Seriously ...i don't know how to use it ..i don't have a 3G plan and i use entirely wifi ...does GPS give me the ability to view maps even withou a connection ?
GPS stands for global positioning system. It allows applications (including Maps) to locate your position. If you don't have a 3G connection and use entirely WiFi it may not be the most useful to you. I use GPS for navigation primarily and it uses my data connection to download maps.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda app-developers app
oh..so without a 3G plan my GPS is actually junk ? what if i turn it on without an internet connection what does it do?
Well not entirely useless. While connected to WiFi you can make an area available on Google Maps. Then your GPS will navigate you within that area (I.e., if you're planning a trip). But if you are leaving that predownloaded area, your GPS is going to have difficulty without Internet connection.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda app-developers app
Or you can buy a navigation app from the play store and use it. Most stand alone navigation softwares work without internet connection.
But Google Navigation is free, and it works.
Related
Is everyone getting voice and internet at the same time, my coworker said sprint wont let me cause his evo cant, but mine works the 3g dissapears when in a call so I just tab down and hit 4g to google and talk at the same time
Sent from my SPH-D710 using XDA App
4g allows you to do this not 3g. But from what I have heard with the network upgrade will be able to do this....
Sent from my SPH-D710 using xda premium
Never tried it but I'm curious, does the GPS work while on the phone or is that considered data?
GPS works with a call - not sure if it's still streaming data or working off extended cache.
I was on a call and got into my web browser while on my bluetooth to test it out - works. Pretty sweet
Sprint and VZ's implementation of 3G does not allow 3G+data at the same time. The technology supports it, the carriers have chose not to implement it for whatever reasons.
Use can use voice+data on Wifi and 4G because they are separate from the CDMA radio.
Also while using GPS, the software sort of "reads ahead" when it comes to the streaming of maps. However, if you are on a 3G connection while using navigation, when you switch back to the navigation software while on a phone call, you will find that the phone will continue with directions for a minute or two, and then the map will go blank, even though the location will continue to move, as the phone has GPS location, but no maps to tell it where exactly you are.
Hope this helps
^^ This right here.
Hi guys. Simple question here:
Always thought it was strange but never had the time to check if it was actually a Apple service only. Is it possible to obtain "My Location" through Google Maps app or Latitude, whatever, only with 3G on. I mean having Wi-fi and GPS disabled, wasn't it supposed to 3G be enough to obtain my phone's location?
Yesterday my brother who owns an Iphone4 did it and i thought "how come i never couldn't with my xperia arc"?
Is it any wrong configuration on my phone, or a google configuration or is it just a service xperia arc/xperia/android phones don't have?
Thanks.
Google Maps - works over GPS or 3G(HSDPA,EDGE)
Latitude also can work like one above..
But, if you have wirelles, and GPS disabled...accuracy will be around 300-500m.
while GPS accuracy is 2m
I always use Google maps with the data switch on. I usually have the GPS switch on also. Using just the mobile phone tower to use google maps doesn't accurately represent your true location, only the closest mobile phone tower the phone is receiving the signal from.
I have done this in the past, meaning using Google maps while using only the mobile phone network, since my phone at the time did not have built-in GPS.
Sent from my LT15a using XDA App
Thanks, electrash, you are spot on!
Sent from my LT15a using XDA App
No problem, try it and let me know.
P.s (sometimes it takes longer to get your location max 1-2min)
So meaning that something is wrong in my phone. I have it updated and non root. I have 3G (HSDPA) on and the phone is unable to obtain "My Location" and asking me to turn wireless or GPS on. What can i do to fix it?
but do you have 3G MB packet (pay for 200mb or etc) or you have flat internet on phone like me?
I have a 300mb per month subscription. Is there a difference here? The 3G or data connection isn't the same in both cases?
yes, but sometimes if you run out of MB Packet this wont work, i dont know why.
I have to go now, when im back i will find some app to test your phone (market seacrh)
Till then, have a nice day
Everything is working now. I needed to check in the location configuration the use of wireless and data connection to obtain position. LOL My bad! Thanks for all the help anyway! Cumps
Glade to hear that
On Google maps I've downloaded the map of a city to use it while I'll have completely no access to the internet.
Now im in that city and have no cellular data and no wi fi during the day and I need to know where I am using the gps and my stored map.
Problem is that if im not connected to any internet source, gps wont function!
When I connect to any WiFi hotspot the GPS starts to work immediately.
Im on 4.2.1 full stock and latest version of maps.
I don't have a data plan, but I am able to use offline maps (yes, with GPS) just fine. Sounds like you may have disabled the warning about turning GPS on when maps starts, and it is using geolocation by wifi only.
polonordo said:
On Google maps I've downloaded the map of a city to use it while I'll have completely no access to the internet.
Now im in that city and have no cellular data and no wi fi during the day and I need to know where I am using the gps and my stored map.
Problem is that if im not connected to any internet source, gps wont function!
When I connect to any WiFi hotspot the GPS starts to work immediately.
Im on 4.2.1 full stock and latest version of maps.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
amishcrusader said:
I don't have a data plan, but I am able to use offline maps (yes, with GPS) just fine. Sounds like you may have disabled the warning about turning GPS on when maps starts, and it is using geolocation by wifi only.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I'm starting to get worried...
I can use GPS without internet and without mobile networks on Google Maps, but I usually sue the Navigon app.
But If I remember Maps cannot be used without any data connection at the first time, when once have been used it via mobile networks or WiFiot should work well with GPS..
Something is definitely wrong . Probabably nothing serious though. I am able to input an adress in Maps, load the route and then turn of the data connection off and still be guided all the way to the destination -with a blue line- with just gps.
Dmwitz said:
Something is definitely wrong. Probabably nothing serious though.I am able to input an adress in Maps, load the route and then turn of the data connection off and still be guided all the way to the destination -with a blue line- with just gps.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
OK but that not my case. I know that if I set my directions when connect to the internet and to gps and than turn off intenret ill still be able to use GPS.
But I wanted to know if lets say there is a day that I completely have no access the internet, but I have the city downloaded for offline use. if i just turn on gps and open maps it will not locate me.
Can anyone try and confirm pls? Pls guys
polonordo said:
OK but that not my case. I know that if I set my directions when connect to the internet and to gps and than turn off intenret ill still be able to use GPS.
But I wanted to know if lets say there is a day that I completely have no access the internet, but I have the city downloaded for offline use. if i just turn on gps and open maps it will not locate me.
Can anyone try and confirm pls? Pls guys
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yes you can use both GPS and your offline maps without a data connection.
- Niamul
So I'll be in Japan until mid April, and I temporarily discontinued my cell plan. I'm just curious if anyone knows of a way to use the GPS without having any network support what so ever? I mainly use it for an application that tracks the distance and pace that I run, but turn by turn would be nice to have as well. Any help would be wonderful!!
Depends on if the app you have uses a local or network map.. i know with google maps (and maybe google navigation) you can dl map data for use while off network. GPS data is separate afaik (meaning pulling the times from the gps sats to get your location) so that should still work.
Assimilated using the interface that interacts with the advanced internet.
benmatlock said:
Depends on if the app you have uses a local or network map.. i know with google maps (and maybe google navigation) you can dl map data for use while off network. GPS data is separate afaik (meaning pulling the times from the gps sats to get your location) so that should still work.
Assimilated using the interface that interacts with the advanced internet.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks for the reply. i'm pretty sure i'm out of luck here, Google maps thinks i'm in Hawaii and the wifi I connect to has a mean firewall and I can't get on half the websites I can back home (stupid government). I suppose I can live without GPS. .
simpkill said:
Thanks for the reply. i'm pretty sure i'm out of luck here, Google maps thinks i'm in Hawaii and the wifi I connect to has a mean firewall and I can't get on half the websites I can back home (stupid government). I suppose I can live without GPS. .
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
With the Optimus S i had no data connection whatsoever but still manage to get GPS. I used maps to pre-cache the place i wanted to go. It worked well. Just have GPS satellites on under settings.
Try navfee
Hi,
I'm considering to buy this tablet for work. But, because of some money restrictions i can only buy the wifi version. in case i need some mobile internet is it possible to connect a 3g pen to this device via USB? any restrictions?
thanks
Alternate solution?
Alternately, using Bluetooth tether from your tablet to your 3g/4g/LTE phone may be a good solution. It's easy to set up, good data speeds, and best of all you only have to pay for one data plan. I do this all the time between my Tab 3 10.1 (without 3g) and my Note 1 (with 3g).
wseverin said:
Alternately, using Bluetooth tether from your tablet to your 3g/4g/LTE phone may be a good solution. It's easy to set up, good data speeds, and best of all you only have to pay for one data plan. I do this all the time between my Tab 3 10.1 (without 3g) and my Note 1 (with 3g).
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
but, can i use 3g to get better gps reception like that?
Sacob said:
but, can i use 3g to get better gps reception like that?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I think the GPS on the Tab 3 is far superior than, at least, on my iPhone 3GS. The GPS activates and locks onto satellites very fast, even without A-GPS (network or wifi). I do not believe you will need a 3g to get better GPS reception.
gps without a data connection
Of course, if you're using a gps app that relies on a real-time network source of maps, POIs, and directions (Google Maps, Yahoo, etc.) then that app is pretty much worthless without a data connection (3g or whatever). If you will be without a network connection where you need to use maps, use osmand. It's based on Open Street Maps. You can preload maps for the areas you expect to be in and not worry about a data connection.