kilpa482 Posted November 11, 2018 #1 Share Posted November 11, 2018 FWIW on the Symphony TA, I was unable to get iMessage to work. However our group was able the share a spreadsheet via the google sheets app and use it as a message board. It worked on the “free” non paid WiFi connection as long as the app was already on the phone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted November 11, 2018 #2 Share Posted November 11, 2018 Did you try using Google Sheets on devices without the RCI App loaded? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted November 11, 2018 #3 Share Posted November 11, 2018 That would mean Docs should work too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florida_cruisers Posted November 11, 2018 #4 Share Posted November 11, 2018 I am interested to hear how this works given that we will be cruising with almost 20 people on our next cruise. So you download the google sheets app and then what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acegolfer25 Posted November 11, 2018 #5 Share Posted November 11, 2018 Good to know that Google Sheet works with non-paid WIFI. I was on Harmony in July and found Discord app works too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kilpa482 Posted November 11, 2018 Author #6 Share Posted November 11, 2018 17 minutes ago, Biker19 said: That would mean Docs should work too. I would think so, some us didn’t have have it so we didn’t try Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kilpa482 Posted November 11, 2018 Author #7 Share Posted November 11, 2018 16 minutes ago, Florida_cruisers said: I am interested to hear how this works given that we will be cruising with almost 20 people on our next cruise. So you download the google sheets app and then what? I created a google sheet (spreadsheet) and shared it with everyone we where with and then everyone is able to type on it like a blank piece of paper. It wasn’t the best but it helped. I’ll try add a screen shot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted November 11, 2018 #8 Share Posted November 11, 2018 2 minutes ago, acegolfer25 said: I was on Harmony in July and found Discord app works too. Totally different set up on Harmony as it uses the Royal IQ app a lot of internet traffic gets by without a VOOM package. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acegolfer25 Posted November 11, 2018 #9 Share Posted November 11, 2018 1 minute ago, Biker19 said: Totally different set up on Harmony as it uses the Royal IQ app a lot of internet traffic gets by without a VOOM package. Good to know. My next cruise is Indy (IOS). Will OP Google Sheet work without paying? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted November 11, 2018 #10 Share Posted November 11, 2018 We don't enough about this Google Sheets issue to say if it will work anywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florida_cruisers Posted November 11, 2018 #11 Share Posted November 11, 2018 1 hour ago, kilpa482 said: I created a google sheet (spreadsheet) and shared it with everyone we where with and then everyone is able to type on it like a blank piece of paper. It wasn’t the best but it helped. I’ll try add a screen shot That’s pretty creative! Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsmeagain Posted November 11, 2018 #12 Share Posted November 11, 2018 Great idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted January 6, 2019 #13 Share Posted January 6, 2019 Just tried this on Oasis - it didn’t work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clean1owner Posted January 6, 2019 #14 Share Posted January 6, 2019 On 11/11/2018 at 12:10 AM, kilpa482 said: FWIW on the Symphony TA, I was unable to get iMessage to work. However our group was able the share a spreadsheet via the google sheets app and use it as a message board. It worked on the “free” non paid WiFi connection as long as the app was already on the phone. I wan't to know more about the non paid WiF! I always thought the only way you could get ANY WiFi was to purchase a package. ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Host Jacquelyn Posted January 6, 2019 #15 Share Posted January 6, 2019 To anyone who plans on trying this in future - I would love to know whether Google Docs or Hangouts also works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted January 6, 2019 #16 Share Posted January 6, 2019 7 minutes ago, Host Jacquelyn said: To anyone who plans on trying this in future - I would love to know whether Google Docs or Hangouts also works. I've seen reports that Hangouts works on Quantum class ships and Harmony. However, there's no way to know when they will plug that hole. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kilpa482 Posted January 6, 2019 Author #17 Share Posted January 6, 2019 2 hours ago, clean1owner said: I wan't to know more about the non paid WiF! I always thought the only way you could get ANY WiFi was to purchase a package. ?? You can connect to the ships wifi signal for free, this enables you to use thier app. You generally need to pay to get past the firewall and connect to the outside world, however some things seem to be able to get by. Im not an IT guy but im guessing certain ports are open to allow the app to work which lets some traffic get by. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted January 6, 2019 #18 Share Posted January 6, 2019 On 11/11/2018 at 9:53 AM, acegolfer25 said: Good to know. My next cruise is Indy (IOS). Will OP Google Sheet work without paying? Very unlikely as Indy uses the RCI app. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clean1owner Posted January 6, 2019 #19 Share Posted January 6, 2019 1 hour ago, kilpa482 said: You can connect to the ships wifi signal for free, this enables you to use thier app. You generally need to pay to get past the firewall and connect to the outside world, however some things seem to be able to get by. Im not an IT guy but im guessing certain ports are open to allow the app to work which lets some traffic get by. So what can you do with their app? Is there a real benefit to having it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted January 7, 2019 #20 Share Posted January 7, 2019 15 hours ago, clean1owner said: So what can you do with their app? Is there a real benefit to having it? See features here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/royal-caribbean-international/id1260728016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare h20skibum Posted January 7, 2019 #21 Share Posted January 7, 2019 About the only good thing about the app, is you can keep track of your charges. Many things on on the schedule were unreliable. At one point, it showed three different movies playing at the same time. Some shows were listed, without listing the venue. My favorite was that drivers and guides could not lift you out of the coach. I never did find where to find the coach to the late night comedy show. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clean1owner Posted January 7, 2019 #22 Share Posted January 7, 2019 10 hours ago, Host Clarea said: See features here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/royal-caribbean-international/id1260728016 Thanks for the link. Doesn't look like anything I would want to have. I look for reasons to NOT carry my phone with me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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