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Andriod question--need a device for app use only, not network use

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  1. greg328

    greg328 F1 Rookie

    Nov 17, 2003
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    Dumb question: after a decade or so of being on Android smartphones (how long has Android been around?)--I've switched to an iPhone XR. I love it! Not missing the Android experience at all. Except for one thing: I had an Android-only app that I used to service my Ducati 1098, Scan M5X. This is not available for iPhone.

    My question: Can I purchase a used, cheap Android tablet or phone and simply use WIFI to log into the Play Store and grab my app? It's a paid app. I'd like to still be able to use the app when needed, but I certainly don't need to pay for a second device on a network plan just for this occasional use.

    Would the device need a SIM card to operate solely on WIFI? I just need WIFI to get the app, then it would access the bike via a Bluetooth device connection. No need for cellular/data on this device.

    Please advise!
    Greg
    Austin Tx

    PS--pardon the misspelled ANDROID in the title--couldn't go back and edit it!! :-(
     
  2. flash32

    flash32 F1 Veteran

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    Yes .. just need to create a Google account if you don't already have one

    Ask your friends if they have a old Android phone laying around ..

    I use a Samsung tablet A 8" for a similar reason

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  3. greg328

    greg328 F1 Rookie

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    Thank you Flash32, I thought so, just wanted to confirm. I may try to find an Android tablet to give me a larger space to work with! So no need for a SIM card in order to use device via WIFI?


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  4. flash32

    flash32 F1 Veteran

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  5. greg328

    greg328 F1 Rookie

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    Cool very helpful thank you!
    What are you using yours for?
    Greg


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  6. flash32

    flash32 F1 Veteran

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    Your welcome .. good luck and have a great weekend

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