[Q] DO i have to download country specific maps? - Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I live in Middle East.i prefer english maps.
Should i download country specific maps for the gps to work? because my gmaps is showing me the location only when i am using wifi if i am away from wifi networks i try the gps it shows the location with a blue arrow but a blank map not sure what to do.
If i have to download maps of each country kindly guide me with the link.

If you are using Google maps you need a working data connection as Gogle maps downloads the "tiles" automatically according to your locations. With google maps you cannot pre-download the country map but you need to have the data connection on (3G or Wifi) so that the app keeps updating the map tiles for your location.
Other navigation applications like Ndrive, Wisepilot, .. require that you download/purchase the country specific map and it is stored on the phone memory, with these type of applications you do not need a data connection to use the GPS navigation.
hope this helps

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Another dreaded HTC Touch Sprint/GPS question....

HTC Vogue (6900) only shows External GPS icon in the Settings/System menu. The registry key HKLM/controlpanel/gps shows a "1" for Hide reg_dword. I changed it to "0", soft reset but no other GPS icon appears.
Is the External GPS icon the only one? I thought WM6.1 had an internal gps.
Will the phone work without a Sprint data connection if I install Garmin or Tom Tom app with maps, or will I need an 'external gps enabler' ????
I've read just about all the "GPS" threads here, and still don't understand this phone's gps capability. Getting ready to give up and just use the one in the car. I know nothing about flashing roms, upgrading radios, NFSFan or Alltel stuff. I'm just tired of paying Sprint so much money for a data connection.
Very confusing issue.
HTC Touch (6900)
Sprint
WM 6.1 Professional
Hmmm, I have the same phone and service: You don't need any special unlockers to get GPS working in WM6.1. IF you have the software and license for a software such as Garmin, it will work. The older versions of Tomtom and Garmin don't recognize the internal GPS (Garmin has a free update on it's website, if you have an older version.), so that's where that external GPS setting comes in. You don't need to be going into the registry to do any funny business. All you need to do is:
1. Settings > Personal > Phone > Services tab > Location Setting (tap "Get Settings") > Have "ON" selected.
2. Settings > Connections > External GPS > (under Programs tab) Have COM4 selected. (Here is what i was talking about. Whatever COM port you choose, you have to go into the settings for the GPS software, and have the same COM port selected.
3. Settings > Connections > External GPS > (under Hardware tab) Have the hardware port not the same as the program port. (or just select "(None)")
4. Settings > Connections > External GPS > (under Access tab) Have "Manage GPS automatically (recommended)" checked.
5. If you download Google Maps, you should be able to test this. The latest version supports GPS. In the menu, Check "Use GPS" and it should start searching. It takes a few minutes to get satellites the first time. Being outside, under a clear sky helps, of course.
I use Garmin and no, you don't need the data connection to have the GPS working. The Telenav App by sprint doesn't store it's maps in your phone, so it needs the data connection to download maps. Softwares such as Garmin store it in the phone or in the Storage Card.(Much better, because it works even if you don't have service.) Garmin has an option of using the data connection to download weather and traffic data and such. It asks you on initial execution of the application, whether you want data connect always on, be prompted, or have it off. You won't see any type of notification or icon when your GPS is being used. All you need is the Phone, GPS software, and the maps. You technically don't even need phone service, because it has nothing to do with your phone service. Our internal GPS receivers connect to satellites free of charge. ^_^
Sprint GPS
Stick,
Thanks so much. That is the answer I was looking for regarding GPS.
So there is nothing I need to do except get one of the apps such as Garmin or TomTom with maps. This way, I do not need the data plan from Sprint (which is too costly to maintain). I have my laptop with wifi for the emails and such, but the GPS on the phone is a nice "to have" function.
Be well,
QA

Offline GPS help

Trying to get offline GPS working with Poly Eclair, but so far it won't direct me unless I have an active internet connection. Tried using MapDroyd, but Nav still insists that I have a connection. Downloaded all the maps in my area as well.
Did anyone get Offline GPS working on their Poly Android?

GPS no radio no wifi working?

Hi all
I plan to use the Galaxy Nexus as a music player. I will not activate it with a phone company. Therefore I will not have any voice or data connection. Also, I won't always have a wifi connection.
I would like to know if the GPS will be working under these conditions.
Definition of working : will give me a coordinate of longitude and latitude. Separate programs may require data connection but this is another issue. Might just download offline mays.
Thanks.
Yes, it does work.
Download GPS test from the market.

GPS offline

Does GPS works in offline mode on this device.
If I have downloaded maps can it get location without internet.
Can anyone confirm please?

Controlling Location Services

When using a VPN, I can confirm in a browser that the VPN address is being picked up. But. . . when I start Google Maps it goes to my home location. Somehow, location services is finding its way around the VPN. I have to leave location services on. Any idea how to control what location services sees?
Google location used the Mac addresses and names of wireless access points it can see around you or are connected to a vpn won't hide that
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