Airplane Mode Is Really Helpful

2/7/2019

By Joy Lynn Clark

When I first really noticed the Airplane Mode option in my cell phone I was on a flight to Burbank from Chicago.  I thought that perhaps I could still use my phone if I try this little option.  Unfortunately for me, we were alerted to turn our cell phones off.  Oh well, it is 2011.

A voice in my head said, “Try Airplane mode” I gave airplane mode a try again in 2015.  I had just purchased a cheap Galaxy J7 from Best Buy on Black Friday.  As I realized that it really just keeps me from getting a signal, I decided to not use it.

Here’s were we mention my disability,  I hear things.  Not usually things that are nonexistent or wacky in some way, but more like signals that are coming through the airwaves.  I can tell you funny stories about it but, I am extremely sensitive to light (see Roy G. Biv for more info).  It took me a long time to recognize some of the technology-related things that I have always been sensitive to.

I grew up with the latest cable, internet, and communications devices.  With my career and the things that I enjoy in my daily life I just can’t live without it.  Some I have lived with well, others not so much.  I am a, “Power User”  which back in the day (2000 lol) referred to people who use computers alot.  I had VOIP on my computer early on.  I didn’t use it much because it didn’t sound so good.

Currently, I have an LG.  I also have a wifi hotspot that I carry around for my laptop and gaming phone.  I keep my “Contact Phone” off most of the time.  I am also getting irritated because of how much I am paying for something that I am keeping off.  Once again, “Try Airplane Mode”.  I consider this to be an excellent option since I do in fact, live near an airport.  LG was kind enough to let me know what my options were, “most stuff won’t work unless you use wifi”.  Great, I do have wifi.  Wifi calling is even an option.  I first got on my home network.  I did not like it at all, I am still hearing things.  Then, I put the phones on my hotspot.  Yay, I am finally getting some peace.

All in all, airplane mode is an excellent option to lose a bunch of noise.  If you have the kind of sensitivities that I have it may help to purchase a hotspot so that you can keep your phone on but, with airplane mode.  Of course it is an extra expense,  but for me it is totally worth it.

Note: Not all devices work with it. Especially the older ones.