Some background....
I had problems with bluetoothing to my Volvo V70 but this was cured by turning off the data connection. When Volvo update their BT rom I can routinely turn it back on/ignore it but....
What will I be losing in the meantime? I understand the weather updates use this connection but what else?
My main worry would be losing the Live services (traffic info, etc.) on the installed CoPilot 8 satnav software pre-installed and now paid for. What am I overlooking?
Cheers, Mark
data gives you everything that isn't a phone call or txt message.
Data is everything that is not Voice or SMS.
mobile internet.
MidnightDraven said:
Data is everything that is not Voice or SMS or GPS.
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FTFY.... GPS doesn't use data either...
iphoneresister said:
FTFY.... GPS doesn't use data either...
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Then please enlighten us on how it works without it?
pa49 said:
Then please enlighten us on how it works without it?
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GPS applications use the satellite reciever in the phone to calculate position which incurrs no charge.
If you have other services such as live traffic weather, or a satnav application that downloads maps on the fly (like google maps) then you need a data connection.
Unless your just being pedantic...
pa49 said:
Then please enlighten us on how it works without it?
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Global_Positioning_System
Some GPS mapping programs might use data, others not, but the GPS receiver itself is autonomous.
But how can the answer be so complicated anyway? Data connection is your mobile connection to the Internet. So when you're in your car driving around, disabling data stops everything you'd do that requires internet connection. Your live traffic downloads the info from the web, so you can guess...
kilrah said:
Data connection is your mobile connection to the Internet. So when you're in your car driving around, disabling data stops everything you'd do that requires internet connection. Your live traffic downloads the info from the web, so you can guess...
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That is what I needed - so I will turn off data on local trips or when I need phone connection and enable it on longer trips or when I need to check live services.
Many thanks!
make sure you thoroughly test whatever data off method you use, the hd2 is a determined connection whore.
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Goodevening,
I am searching for a tool which turns the gprs automatic off when i am in an other country, so when i'm on a roaming network.
Is there a tool for this purpose or can i regulate this with an registery edit..
Maybe developing a tool for this is a good idea, because i think it would be a very handy tol for anyone who do not want such high gprs costs.
Thanks in advance
Ghozd
No one??
I already asked at some other places, still no success. I would be very glad if someone could give me an impulse or even the answer
ghozd said:
I already asked at some other places, still no success. I would be very glad if someone could give me an impulse or even the answer
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Want that tool also :wink:
There are lots of tools for turning on/off bluetooth, wireless and even radio, but for GPRS there isnt (besides a change in the registry)
patrickNLgld said:
Want that tool also :wink:
There are lots of tools for turning on/off bluetooth, wireless and even radio, but for GPRS there isnt (besides a change in the registry)
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Can use "AdvancedConfig" tool to disable data connections.
A bit inconvenient, as You have to manually disable when going abroad and manually enable when returning to home country (would have been nice to have it done automatically) but it does the trick AND saves the extra roaming charges
Aziraphale_l said:
Can use "AdvancedConfig" tool to disable data connections.
A bit inconvenient, as You have to manually disable when going abroad and manually enable when returning to home country (would have been nice to have it done automatically) but it does the trick AND saves the extra roaming charges
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That will work, but why not just save the hassle and not use your data connection whilst roaming?
Any time i've used my data connection it's been a conscious effort, such as checking email or browsing the web.
this app automatically do this job: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=503131
is there any navitagor that DONT use GPS or data connection (wifi/gprs/3g..)??
i just want to see the map of my city and do routes, is it possible?
thnx
Garmin XT doesn't use data connection, and you can browse the map. but you have to have the maps installed to the PDA.
I don't know of any free software that doesn't use the data connection to download maps
I have TomTom 7 and i turned off all phone and data connections and was still able to use GPS.. its becaude tomtom doesnt need to access the internet to download sny maps.. your map is on your sd card.. gps satelite is free..
try it.. it sure beats routing your trips like yahoo or google maps..
Use Google Maps.
^^Google Maps uses the Data connection..............
I use MioMap and it doesn't use the data connection...the maps are on my SD card...and I like how you can d/l each state etc individually
MS Pocket Streets.
I used to have it when I did not have Data Connection.
It has been discontinued. it came with MS Streets and trips back in 2006
If you use your immagination, you might be able to find a cracked copy
most (dedicated) navigation systems can work without a gps signal or receiver.
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most (dedicated) navigation systems can work without a gps signal or receiver.
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can you elaborate a bit please??? Most navigation systems have to use either GPS, GPRS or some other form of data connection to calculate position, route, etc...
i used iGO 2006 with no gps,just maps...on magician
now i use iGO 8 on artemis,with gps
and iGO 8 on rw6828
iGO works very well even without gps
farukb said:
iGO works very well even without gps
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very good form of navigating when iGo doesn't know where you are
For real navigating (A->B) you have to use GPS or at least an available internet connection, to get your position.
In near future there may be location tracking with cell phone masts, but then iGo (and all other navigation software) only now where you are and not where to go
in tomtom i use advanced planning to tell it where to start and end to give me a route... i usually use it when im indoors where i dont have a gps signal...
i believe any program that has the maps built in should be able to do this..
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can you elaborate a bit please??? Most navigation systems have to use either GPS, GPRS or some other form of data connection to calculate position, route, etc...
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sure... a dedicated gps system like tomtom, garmin, igo, etc has everything it needs to plan a route from point A to point B in the program itself and the maps it comes shipped with. it only uses the gps signal to make it easier for u by not having to enter a start point of a route u need to take or to find points of interest around u (restaurants, gas stations, ...) by using the location it calculates from the gps signal. all such systems are designed to work in places where there are no signals, e.g. tunnels, interior of buildings.
so, if somebody doesn't even have a gps reciever (built-in or bluetooth), hr still can use anyany of these ssytems to plan routes, find points of interests, or browse maps... but, u have to enter ur location manually everytime. and u wouldn't be able to use the turn-by-turn navigation feature that needs to know where u r to be able to tell u the next turn.
Hi does the GPS need a data plan to activate?
I can only seem to browse maps w/ GPS when im connected via Wifi or data plan is on.
providence said:
Hi does the GPS need a data plan to activate?
I can only seem to browse maps w/ GPS when im connected via Wifi or data plan is on.
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The GPS does not need a data plan, however the maps application does. It pulls map data live over the internet.
I would like to see standalone gps nav software come out for android (garmin xt port?)
axion68 said:
The GPS does not need a data plan, however the maps application does. It pulls map data live over the internet.
I would like to see standalone gps nav software come out for android (garmin xt port?)
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Oh. thanks for the information.
is there a standalone gps nav software available already? Im guessing it wont be free if such thing exists?
Even if you get off-line GPS software, the GPS driver only tries to sync the almanac data required to get your position when you're actively using the GPS - and it may take up to 12.5 minutes to sync it... So you may be sitting around with the GPS on for 12.5 minutes before you can use it.
Normally it syncs this over the data connection immediately.
Hi folks,
I'm new to a WinMo device with build in GPS.
But does the Xperia's GPS work as a normal Navigator GPS? or is it just (simple) A-GPS?
I'm confused with this
And if this is a true gps, why can't I use Google Maps or wayfinder without Wifi or 3G connection?
I hope someone can explain this to me :-s
Thanks
X1 works as a normal GPS but he has A-GPS function too
Google maps and wayfinder are Offboard GPS. They have to download maps each time you use them
If you want to use you GPS without wifi/3G connection, you must use an Onboard GPS software like Tomtom Navigator, GarminXT, iGo, ...
Mopral said:
X1 works as a normal GPS but he has A-GPS function too
Google maps and wayfinder are Offboard GPS. They have to download maps each time you use them
If you want to use you GPS without wifi/3G connection, you must use an Onboard GPS software like Tomtom Navigator, GarminXT, iGo, ...
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Oh that's the reason
Thanks :-D
I thought you can point your location via Google Maps with A-GPS
Like on iPhone 3G ...
Anyway, was planning to install TomTom
Thanks for the explanation
Yes you can point your position via google map but if there is no map to download, it will ask for maps first and tell you it is not working.
Strob said:
Yes you can point your position via google map but if there is no map to download, it will ask for maps first and tell you it is not working.
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Okidoki
Thanks for your answer
wayfinder can be used offline... i have done it. load the maps u need via pc first
leobox1 said:
wayfinder can be used offline... i have done it. load the maps u need via pc first
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I did that yesterday.
Via PC transfered my area into my phone.
but it keeps asking about connecting with..Something..not sure it asks for GPS or Wifi
the icons on the titlebar show if a connection is don using gprs or wifi
the manual have pictures how each connection display as icons
Somehow I can't get my GPS to work on MapKing. Almost made me wonder if X1 only had AGPS.
First of all i just bought this phone for a day and i knew that it doesnt come out with the map search tab...so i manually download and install it..
Now,whenever i would want to use GPS,it will always connected to either GPRS ,HSDPA or EDGE which requires data charge.....can somebody help me with this as i would only wanna use the built in GPS connection...
Thankz you...
Install nodata (you can find it here in the forum somewhere)
And when you gonna use Google Maps, first start nodata
Ok i started nodata after that disable all options....now there is an error saying no data connection.....can someone really guide me??or is there any gps software that doesnt need any EDGE or GPRS or HSDPA connection???i want a 100 percent GPS.....
faizalhacker said:
First of all i just bought this phone for a day and i knew that it doesnt come out with the map search tab...so i manually download and install it..
Now,whenever i would want to use GPS,it will always connected to either GPRS ,HSDPA or EDGE which requires data charge.....can somebody help me with this as i would only wanna use the built in GPS connection...
Thankz you...
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Google Maps needs a data connection... it downloads the maps as you scroll/move.
If you want something with maps and no data connection then you'll need navigation software like TomTom, etc..
faizalhacker said:
First of all i just bought this phone for a day and i knew that it doesnt come out with the map search tab...so i manually download and install it..
Now,whenever i would want to use GPS,it will always connected to either GPRS ,HSDPA or EDGE which requires data charge.....can somebody help me with this as i would only wanna use the built in GPS connection...
Thankz you...
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Use quick gps' to download satellite date first,then open ur gps software,setting com4 and 4800port
good luck