I am out of town for a little while and I don't want to incur the heavy cost of roaming. So, I am on airplane mode and have WiFi on. But I'd like to know if I can use GPS on airplane mode. I tried it but the GPS doesn't seem to pick up my location. It keeps saying, location temporarily unavailable.
So, can I use GPS on airplane mode?
Yes and no. GPS itself works fine in airplane mode. It's the app you're using that causes problems. I have a speedometer app that works just fine in airplane mode. However, I believe google maps and navigation require a working data connection. Without it, they won't work.
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robocuff said:
Yes and no. GPS itself works fine in airplane mode. It's the app you're using that causes problems. I have a speedometer app that works just fine in airplane mode. However, I believe google maps and navigation require a working data connection. Without it, they won't work.
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+1 on that
robocuff said:
Yes and no. GPS itself works fine in airplane mode. It's the app you're using that causes problems. I have a speedometer app that works just fine in airplane mode. However, I believe google maps and navigation require a working data connection. Without it, they won't work.
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Do I need a data connection for Maps and Navigation? Wouldn't a WiFi connection do?
Yes, WiFi should work. But, WiFi won't work in airplane mode. You could shut down just data and use WiFi but where are you going to get the WiFi from on the road?
Starting with version 5 Google Maps sports offline caching so you can navigate with GPS with no WiFI in Airplane Mode. In other words a stand-alone GPS navigator.
There are other offline mapping/navigation apps available too.
robocuff said:
Yes, WiFi should work. But, WiFi won't work in airplane mode. You could shut down just data and use WiFi but where are you going to get the WiFi from on the road?
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No, I am on Airplane mode and my WiFi works flawlessly. Still, the damn Google Maps doesn't pick up my location when I turn GPS on. I am trying TomTom Navigator though.
litetaker said:
No, I am on Airplane mode and my WiFi works flawlessly. Still, the damn Google Maps doesn't pick up my location when I turn GPS on. I am trying TomTom Navigator though.
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In Google maps go to SETTINGS>LABS and turn on PRE-CACHE MAP AREA - Follow the instructions there.
Yes, GPS works fine in airplane mode. I had GPS Test going flying to Denver last week. Showed speed and altitude perfectly. Google Maps showed movement but of course couldn't load detailed tile data as I zoomed in.
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Hi,
I'm just wondering why my GPS doesn't work without internet connection. It just can't connect to any sattelite. I'm currently using PFGPS v2.0 FIX for my country (Poland) and I don't see any changes. What is wrong?
It requires Internet to load the maps
Can I load maps now to use GPS without internet connection if I'm not in wifi area?
Brajano95 said:
Can I load maps now to use GPS without internet connection if I'm not in wifi area?
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how can you load maps without internet connection ??
I'm at home now so I can do it cause I have wifi here :/
Brajano95 said:
I'm at home now so I can do it cause I have wifi here :/
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so you have wifi that means you are connected to the internet!!!
for GPS it can only find your position but can't display your location on a map without an internet connection so GPS needs one.
I will wait for answer from another person. Thank you.
There is an application on the market(related to sports/tracking) that allows you to download a portion of a map and then you can use your GPS offline(no data connection). When I get home I will look for it(I have it on my tablet).
Correct me if I am wrong but Brajano95 means that is it possible to load the maps on his wifi connection and keep then saved when he is out and about to allow the gps to connect. You used to be able to do this in the google labs section on google maps but they've since taken it away unless you look for an older version. Otherwise have a look for third party map app on the android market which allows downloading of map data to the phone
adsada arc said:
Correct me if I am wrong but Brajano95 means that is it possible to load the maps on his wifi connection and keep then saved when he is out and about to allow the gps to connect. You used to be able to do this in the google labs section on google maps but they've since taken it away unless you look for an older version. Otherwise have a look for third party map app on the android market which allows downloading of map data to the phone
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Thats exactly what I'm talking about! Now I'm downloading Sygic Aura (about 550 mb) and will test it later.
Because GPS and Maps on CM7 suck balls at best. Maps is using your I.P. for the GPS coordinates when on WIFI, without it Maps is counting on a reliable signal from your GPS; and that's just not going to happen with CM7.
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You can use iGo My Way
I know a fair bit about the GPS module in the Ace so i will comment. I think someone has already told you that it is possible to operate the Ace with preloaded maps. Likewise, i thought that the OP's choice of Sygic Navigation is a fair one.
Back to the original question in the title. GPS can operate with or without internet be it wifi or data e.g. 3G/2G. The difference is how fast you can obtain a GPS lock. Without using any positioning help from data connectivity, you are looking at a lock time of possibly 15 minutes thereabout.
There are 4 modes of operation possible for the GPS module in the Ace which is actually Qualcomm's GpsONE.
1.) Standalone (Slowest using positioning information in cache and smart polling)
2.) MS-Based (Sends data to nearby cell tower(s) and makes use of GPS transceivers in the cell tower(s)
3.) MS-Assisted (Similar to MS-Based BUT data connectivity is broken when GPS transceiver is online. I don't quite like that!)
4.) MS-Based/Hybrid (You need to have superb data connectivity probably cell tower signal strength should be in the -50dBm region. Not very useful in real life usage)
i have had my own thread for fixing GPS, so read up if you want to know more here.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1320626
first you need the maps to use it offline, and the correct gps.conf for your location http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1284506, then you can use it without internet
Mapdroyd is a great app that allows you to download maps for offline use. Unfortunately there isn't offline navigation though..
Hi,
I've solved my problem, just install Sygic! Thanks for helping guys
btw u dont need too install anything.. go to google labs inside maps and add map cache.. now long press a location on map.. click the arrow on the address and u ll see an option to cache that area.. the steps may not be accurate as i tried it a long time back and dont have my phone with me but its possible and what u have to do will be more or less the same...
I have a bluetooth GPS receiver so I don't have any need for the phone's internal GPS. Google maps allows me to ignore the fact that I have GPS turned off but Google Navigation will not operate without it. Is there anyway to turn this nag off?
monstah_rain said:
I have a bluetooth GPS receiver so I don't have any need for the phone's internal GPS. Google maps allows me to ignore the fact that I have GPS turned off but Google Navigation will not operate without it. Is there anyway to turn this nag off?
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Just Enable gps, even though gps is enabled all raw gps data will come from your bt reciever and navi will function normally.
I have no problem with that, but wouldn't it increase battery usage?
Yup
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Is gps a real gps or actually a-gps? Seems all tablet and phone want to confuse people this.
The GPS on Galaxy Player is a real GPS and it is pretty accurate. However, you need to find an app that DO NOT use data connection. May apps require you to have a data connection and it will give you an impression that the GPS is not working.
People have been talking about this in this thread.
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Is gps a real gps or actually a-gps? Seems all tablet and phone want to confuse people this.
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Technically it is not a GPS... It is an aided GPS through the use of cell phone towers, so yes A GPS. It is very accurate though. Use Navfree if you want the use of offline maps. No internet connection is required once you install the maps. Hope this helps.
Yes it has Both..
AGPS when you have WiFi connection can be achieved.. much faster fix.
Once you had already acquired this and had initial fix, it's much faster to have a GPS fix for days..
use app like "gps status" free from market.
Note: It uses Satellites so its more easier to have a fix when you're outside and have a clear sky.
Two apps that come to mind for offline map is Map Doyd and Nav Droyd.
In map droyd the maps are free but Navdroyd will cost you a small onetime fee.
John
dunca123 said:
Technically it is not a GPS... It is an aided GPS through the use of cell phone towers, so yes A GPS. It is very accurate though. Use Navfree if you want the use of offline maps. No internet connection is required once you install the maps. Hope this helps.
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It can receive assistance from the network, but unlike many AGPS solutions, it does fairly well when operating standalone. It CAN lock fairly quickly when standalone, the only other devices I have that lock as well standalone are my Tab 10.1 and my GS2. (Original GalaxyS devices and the Infuse have GPS receivers that perform horribly without assistance.)
dunca123 said:
Technically it is not a GPS... It is an aided GPS through the use of cell phone towers, so yes A GPS. It is very accurate though. Use Navfree if you want the use of offline maps. No internet connection is required once you install the maps. Hope this helps.
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No phone function in YP-G70, so not A-GPS obviously. Don't you need data connection in Navfree to enter address even you have offline map?
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So I've been trying to get Tasker to turn on airplane when there no service data and not connected to Wifi. You'd think it's be simple,but oh hell no.....
I've try many triggers var such as Cellsig matches less then 40% /Cellserv = no service along with not on mobile network and not conneced to wifi.
I've set up the profile to wait for 1 min then airplane mode then wait airplane mode off and many many other "no signal" type profiles with tasker I've found online,but I run in to nothing but problems.
Sometimes airplane mode would just come on the sec my radio cuts off well before the min wait and while still on wifi other times everything will trigger just right,but airplane mode will turn itself on then off in that very same sec. Best yet sometimes nothing will happen at all...
I've Googled many a tasker profiles to do this and I run in to these problems it gets REALLY REALLY annoying. I'm wondering it it's problem with the Droid X2 or there some weird profile setup I have to use since it's a CDMA phone a Cyangenmod 7 Beta 2 problem.
Please anything anyone could think of would be helpful thank you~
I've never used Tasker. I use Llama - Location Profiles. If Tasker isnt doing it for you, try Llama and see if it works.
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I've never used Tasker. I use Llama - Location Profiles. If Tasker isnt doing it for you, try Llama and see if it works.
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Does it fig out your location via GPS? I like Tasker because I have some profiles setup base on what cell towers I'm near.
CarlosBattousai said:
Does it fig out your location via GPS? I like Tasker because I have some profiles setup base on what cell towers I'm near.
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Yes, it connects to cell towers and everything and you can set which cell towers represent which location (home, work, etc.). It used to have an option to set locations on a map but that feature seemed to have only worked for me on GB.
At one time I thought that when I was using WKYA DB R3D's rom that the GPS signal would stay on in airplane mod. I use this phone while backpacking and have Backcountry navigator installed. It would be great to be able to use this app in airplane mod. As of now the gps will not connect in airplane mod. Anyways if someone can shed some light on this I would appreciate the info.
Thank you Dan
outanabout said:
At one time I thought that when I was using WKYA DB R3D's rom that the GPS signal would stay on in airplane mod. I use this phone while backpacking and have Backcountry navigator installed. It would be great to be able to use this app in airplane mod. As of now the gps will not connect in airplane mod. Anyways if someone can shed some light on this I would appreciate the info.
Thank you Dan
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Airplane mode will, it should, kill gps and data services, instead of using it, try just manually turning off cellular data and wifi. Keep location services on.