Members Lucky Posted July 31, 2018 Members Share Posted July 31, 2018 When I first got my Ipad, I signed up for international cellular access. It was pretty spotty and sometimes didn't work at all. Then I discovered or realized that if there was wi-fi, I didn't need cellular coverage on my Ipad. I want to use it for Google Translate. Do the saunas have wi-fi? If not, do you then use your phone for Google Translate? I don't have an international plan on my cell phone, but heard that it can be obtained for $10 a day, which seems high. In Thailand once I bought a cheap cell phone and used that for Thai calls. They either didn't have Google Translate then or the phone was not a smart phone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Riobard Posted July 31, 2018 Members Share Posted July 31, 2018 You can pre-load Portuguese and many other languages for offline use within Google Translate, whether tablet or phone. Just tap the downward arrow and it will convert to a checkmark when loaded. Also can do it for iPod touch, but you need the smartphone if you want to use Whatsapp in conjunction. Some of the saunas have wifi, not all. Porting an iPad around town puts a big bling target on your back. I only bring mine to Brasil because the larger screen makes navigating airbnb easier. SolaceSoul and Tartegogo 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members wncdemcub Posted August 1, 2018 Members Share Posted August 1, 2018 honestly i have an old iphone that i use with a local sim card to have data whatsapp etc. that way if the sauna doesnt have wifi im good. plus its an old phone so if i got stolen its not a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Tartegogo Posted August 1, 2018 Members Share Posted August 1, 2018 Riobard has it right, the google translator can be fully downloaded locally onto your device so that it works without any internet connection. The only disadvantage of this setup is that google’s suggestion when you type poorly is not available. But you still have Apple autocorrect, so you should be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Lucky Posted August 1, 2018 Author Members Share Posted August 1, 2018 Thanks for the info on downloading Google Translate. I didn't know that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SolaceSoul Posted August 2, 2018 Members Share Posted August 2, 2018 FYI: The new AT&T International Plan is $10 unlimited cellular, data, texts and calls to and from the USA for $10 a day, only for the days that you use it. So, if you only use WiFi one day and no cellular (keeping your phone on Airplane mode), then you won’t be charged $10 for that day. Alaskabear 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Pinkeey22 Posted February 24, 2019 Members Share Posted February 24, 2019 Make sure that Google Translate will work offline on your phone before you travel and need to rely on it. For some strange reason, it won't work offline on my good android phone, but work offline on my cheaper android phone. Just a heads up. If anybody knows why it might not work on my good phone, please let me know! Riobard 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Riobard Posted March 5, 2019 Members Share Posted March 5, 2019 I find it can be occasionally glitchy on- or off-line. Actually, once it would not work in text mode but I printed the words and it functioned in camera mode. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
