John P. wrote:
> Hi,
>
> The GPS band and data bands are separate, so you can get GPS
> information for free even if you don't have any carrier data plans.
> Even if you don't have wifi, you can still pickup GPS information.
> Note that accessing websites such as Google Maps requires data plan or
> wifi connection. However, if you had mapping software that can
> interpret the GPS signals, then you can have mapping + location app
> without any "internet" connection. Key example is GPS navigation
> system on cars -- they don't have internet connections (well, some
> may, but they're not necessary for the GPS nav system).
Ok, so my question is, can I do this with the GoogleMaps software
built-in in the phone? If not, is there any extension/addin or new
software that can save GoogleMaps service data to use as a cache when
there's no internet connection? If not, any other software installable
on the android that contains all this data?
> To relate to your case, I have a dev G1 phone that I can setup to use
> on wifi to use Google Maps and GPS for location information. In this
> scenario, it doesn't use my AT&T data plan.
You say "on wifi", but I'm not referring to non-3G situations only, just
if I can use the GPS function when I have no internet connection at all
(thanks to the data was collected when I had internet connection).
Thanks,
Andres
> On Aug 11, 1:16 pm, "Andrés G. Aragoneses" <[email protected]> wrote:
>> Hi there,
>>
>> I'm thinking about buying an HTC Hero for usage in the US. I don't plan
>> to use it with 3G so I guess I'm fine. However, then I'm wondering, can
>> I use the GPS feature only when I'm connected via WiFi? Is there a way
>> to download GPS maps of a certain city to have them cached in the SD
>> card for its usage when there's no data connection?
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Andres
>>
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