[ArchBerr]

When trying to startup a Q10 (without a sim), after you choose the language, you eventually connect to the connect to WIFI screen... So basically without a sim & without connecting to WIFI, you cannot start the phone. What if you wanted to just check phone settings, or use it as an mp3 player, etc.... Is there a workaround for this?

[conite]

When trying to startup a Q10 (without a sim), after you choose the language, you eventually connect to the connect to WIFI screen... So basically without a sim & without connecting to WIFI, you cannot start the phone. What if you wanted to just check phone settings, or use it as an mp3 player, etc.... Is there a workaround for this?

You need connectivity to complete initial setup.

[ArchBerr]

You need connectivity to complete initial setup.

Thanks. Do you know if you can skip that step by inserting an unactivated sim?

[conite]

Thanks. Do you know if you can skip that step by inserting an unactivated sim?

It needs to contact BlackBerry anti-theft, so I don't think so.

[ArchBerr]

It needs to contact BlackBerry anti-theft, so I don't think so.

makes sense, thank you

[bbnrs]

Use my Att Q10 with a inactivated sim card daily as an MP3 player daily, send emails etc. Carefully switch to activated sim when needed for phone use.