Yes, but the app synchronizes the data it collects with a server
periodically via a service.  The specs called for preferring wifi but
using the network connection as a backup.  That is a good point you
make though, if I can't figure something out I can just remove the sim
and require them to use wifi.

On Feb 10, 5:26 pm, Michael MacDonald <[email protected]>
wrote:
> Won't removing the SIM lock it down with respect to text messages and
> incoming calls?
>
> marchinram wrote:
> > Hello,
> > I am developing for an event marketing company that wishes to have
> > event staff use the device with android at events and capture data
> > from people with an app I'm gonna write.  What I want to know is if it
> > is possible to lock down the device, e.g. disable the dialer,
> > messaging, not allow them to run programs we dont want them running,
> > etc, because the event staff can't be trusted.  The only solution I
> > found so far was to make my own home screen app and set it as default
> > home app and not display the programs/settings in this app and remove
> > shortcut keys.  But incoming calls will still bring up the dialer,
> > text messages will still bring up messages program, etc.  If you cant
> > disable or lock dialer, messages, etc., is there a workaround?
>
> > Thanks
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