Does this product (and its magnet) screw up the GPS? I have iPhone 5s and heavily use Google map to go places. Thanks.
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No it does not. It is one of the best things I have ever bought. I really love them.
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Not that I have seen. As a truck driver I utilize Google maps 5-50 times a day.
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Since I attached the magnet the compass still works OK but the directional arrow on google maps rotates randomly, makes it very difficult to know which way your traveling. After I removed the magnet the phone still acts the same way. I can't be sure if the magnet was the cause but its pretty broken now and it may be as its quite an old iPhone 4S or that the magnet permanently damaged it, hope this helps.
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Not that I have noticed. I have an android and do most of my traveling in rural areas but it worked just fine my last trip through the twin cities.one thing I did notice is that I mounted the ball on the radio and the blue tooth for the phone now has static. When I take it off the ball it clears up.
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Since I attached the magnet the compass still works OK but the directional arrow on google maps rotates randomly, makes it very difficult to know which way your traveling. After I removed the magnet the phone still acts the same way.I can't be sure if the magnet was the cause but its pretty broken now and it may be as its quite an old iPhone 4S or that the magnet permanently damaged it, hope this helps.
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I got the "Koomus Pro CD-M Universal CD Slot Magnetic Cradle-less Smartphone Car Mount Holder", it broke the GPS on the first use,it flipped the direction and even after I removed the plates and stopped using it not fix the problem. It sound like a permanent damage. I'm using iPhone 6. It sound to be iPhone use some kind of digital compass or something.Koomus Pro CD-M Universal CD Slot Magnetic Cradle-less Smartphone Car Mount Holder for all iPhone and Android Devices
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I haven't specifically compared GPS performance with and without the new cover, but now with the charging cover the GPS works okay. I haven't noticed any decrease in performance, although I'm not a big GPS user.
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Hello, the magnet does not interfere with GPS at all. I use the mount daily with Bluetooth connected to a ODB2 reader and at the same time collecting GPS position from ground and satellite without ever having an issue.
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Not very well with iOS 8 versions, I have 8.4 which is supposed to fix GPS lock issues but it still constantly loses lock with any mapping app (the Dual 160 app shows it has good GPS lock). Not sure if it is the Apple interface or Dual's, but this is definitely going to disappoint if you are trying to use it for any flight or driving applications.
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I do a lot of geocaching and the XGPS150 works great. The navagation program I mostly use is called copilot and it does have voice directions but I don't think that has anything to do with the XGPS150 but with the program. I have not tried it with google maps but again that would depend on if google maps supports voice directions. I am using it with 2 different iPads, a 2 and a mini and it works great on both. Not sure if this will help you or not but I hope so. PS, I am using iOS7.1
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Hey Thanks man, I will sure try this if I get problems with next unit, I should receve it sometime next week. To be honest I feel like naked without my GPS ...lol
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Michelle, you ask a good question, here. Personally, I have used Google Maps on it (there are all kinds of Google applications available, since it's an Android device), but don't see how you can use GPS in another way (like in the car). I don't know if this kind of app is even possible on a tablet in a moving car. Hope I gave you food for thought, at least, but I have no definite answer for you. By the way, I love this device. The only drawbacks I have with it are a relatively short battery life and longer recharge time than an iPad (which I have owned before). But remember, this little beauty is less than $150, while iPads, like Apple products in general, are outrageously more expensive :) Michelle, you ask a good question, here. Personally, I have used Google Maps on it (there are all kinds of Google applications available, since it's an Android device), but don't see how you can use GPS in another way (like in the car). I don't know if this kind of app is even possible on a tablet in a moving car. Hope I gave you food for thought, at least, but I have no definite answer for you. By the way, I love this device. The only drawbacks I have with it are a relatively short battery life and longer recharge time than an iPad (which I have owned before). But remember, this little... » Read More Michelle, you ask a good question, here. Personally, I have used Google Maps on it (there are all kinds of Google applications available, since it's an Android device), but don't see how you can use GPS in another way (like in the car). I don't know if this kind of app is even possible on a tablet in a moving car. Hope I gave you food for thought, at least, but I have no definite answer for you. By the way, I love this device. The only drawbacks I have with it are a relatively short battery life and longer recharge time than an iPad (which I have owned before). But remember, this little beauty is less than $150, while iPads, like Apple products in general, are outrageously more expensive :) « Show Less
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i have not encountered any differences in the functions of my iPhone5. compass is spot on. this product is awesome. i am probably getting another one for the boat...
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I purchased a gps long ago and I'm very satisfied with it, I DON'T UNDERSTAND why you sent me this email asking me about this nonsense question, I sent positive feed back a few days after a started using the device, so please double check on your emails, it may be a mistake in your behalf. Thank you. !
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I dont think it effects the gps signal. Ive used google ms ps for navigation and there were no issues. Excellent battery life by the way.
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if you use google maps to WALK the magnet will screw up the compass. the phone will not be able to tell your true direction. it shows you walking in the opposite or at a 90 degree angle from the the way you are truly facing. you must pop the phone out of the case away from the magnet to use the WALKING feature. i have not had the same issues with driving with google maps or waze app. it just happens in walking mode.
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I've had the FLOTE M2 for about a month, and we use it every night. We have seen on effects from the magnet at all. Now if the iPad had a traditional hard drive, I might be concerned.
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I have not used this with Garmin products. I have used it with the iPhone and iPad and it worked fine with both of those. If your device will run Garmin software and maps, then I would think this would supply the GPS location to the device which the Garmin software could use properly. I think the question is whether it will work with your device or not.
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Yes. don't get it. Maybe its due to the weather conditions in Las Vegas, Nevada, but after the few times of using it in my car. I guess the heat melted the interior of the holder, it won't hold the GPS in place anymore. No matter how I adjusted it.
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When it came to the GPS function, I didnt really find it helpful. The map on the camera does not show you pin point where you are. Its just a map unless I did it wrong. It does come with a disk to download but I didnt do that either. I think it supposed to GPS tag your photo but I didnt see that either so I just treat it as a camera without GPS.
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Mine works like that but I have Android and was using Google Maps. Might be different for iPhone or a different navigation app.
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No. I tried to have my GPS app up while driving, and tried the dash, and the center console (fiber). In each instance, a slight turn sent the phone right off the surface and onto the floor. If you are going to get this case, you might need another item, like a dash pad, or something that will grip the phone to keep it from sliding off.