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> It can't do GPS without using your phone's cellular data or a mobile hotspot. This isn't just a GG problem. This is general Google problem, and something th
by RegW 12y ago
> It can't do GPS without using your phone's cellular data or a mobile hotspot.
This isn't just a GG problem. This is general Google problem, and something that seems to be growing. Until a year ago I had an old Nokia E5 that could tell you where you were and give you directions to anywhere without being "online". Now I have an Android which refuses to let me use the GPS in anyway unless I am connected to be big G and have given them permission to track me.
- Adirael 12y agoAren't there any offline GPS apps for Android? I use one on iOS. It was 25€ and works without WiFi or Data enabled. Without the AGPS it takes a while to see satellites but it works.
- throwaway7767 12y agoThere's OsmAnd for offline navigation with android, it's very good. You can even get it through F-Droid if you prefer not to use the google apps.
- jablan 12y agoThere are. Even Google Maps work when offline (you can cache maps). No navigation, of course, just GPS.
- Aoyagi 12y agoI thought HERE was coming to Android.
- RegW 12y agoYou're right. I'm being lazy and should look beyond the pre-installed apps. Perhaps, Big G are actually trying to encourage some diversity in the market by only pre-installing apps that people are wary of using :-)
- poopsintub 12y agoOnce I find a destination on Android, I'm able to disconnect and GPS turn-by-turn will work fine.