Does the Gps work without a network connection? Do you need a network, WiFi , to use the GPS?
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If you download maps to the device, from a number of different apps that offer open source navigation maps, then you don't need a wifi or 3g connection to navigate. However you will need to enter drive-to points while connected to data. Hope this helps.
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Philip, I just experimented with it and it appears to have a stand alone GPS. What I did was kill the Google Maps app and turned off the wifi connection. Then I started the Google Maps app and had it "find me". It pinpointed my location without any network connectivity, leading me to believe it has a separate GPS part. Hope this helps.
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WiFi only. means you are not a hot spot, so if you connected to your phone you would be able to be mobile, otherwise you need a wifi connection. Your GPS would not work without this.
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GPS is awesome. Load map or distanation by WiFi then access navigator, google map or whichever you use to access and GPS is ready to go
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I use the att signals or w/e iono it's H20 wireless. Anyways if i turn everything on for wifi and everything on for gps and i was just connected to my home network but im driving away and i lost the signal, well with wifi on and gps on, will the maps work? or will the phone give an accurate location to where I am?
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No. It's wifi capable though. However I do not recommend this GPS for many reasons. I wouldn't pay more than $200 for it if you could find one that cheap. I have this product and I am very disappointed. Good luck.
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No Wifi access is required. It uses GPS satellites for mapping and directions. There was no stand included in the item that I bought.
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Yes you don't need GPS or WIFI turned on to use the camera. I always leave my GPS off as it can drain the battery faster. I also leave the WIFI off unless I am transferring pictures to my phone.
255255
Hello, good evening. Regarding the GPS signal must have wi-fi, because if not, the GPS does not work. This function without wi-fi does not work.
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The GPS system works great. Sometimes I turn it to label the picture locations when I'm taking photographs. I also use it with Google maps. You can download a map and get voice turn by turn directions as long as you don't take a detour. Obviously it can't recalculate when you have no wifi connection. I like to use the GPS with a downloaded GoogleMap as a substitute for a roadmap (My car has a Tom-Tom, and if I don't know where I'm going, and I'll never get there, as the Tom-Tom tends to be Wrong-Wrong because its about 200ft off. ) So I often my Hisense as a GPS assistant and as a great portable roadmap. The GPS system works great. Sometimes I turn it to label the picture locations when I'm taking photographs. I also use it with Google maps. You can download a map and get voice turn by turn directions as long as you don't take a detour. Obviously it can't recalculate when you have no wifi connection. I like to use the GPS with a downloaded GoogleMap as a substitute for a roadmap (My car has a Tom-Tom, and if I don't know where I'm going, and I'll never get there, as the Tom-Tom tends to be Wrong-Wrong because its about 200ft off. ) So I often my Hisense as a GPS assistant and as a great... » Read More The GPS system works great. Sometimes I turn it to label the picture locations when I'm taking photographs. I also use it with Google maps. You can download a map and get voice turn by turn directions as long as you don't take a detour. Obviously it can't recalculate when you have no wifi connection. I like to use the GPS with a downloaded GoogleMap as a substitute for a roadmap (My car has a Tom-Tom, and if I don't know where I'm going, and I'll never get there, as the Tom-Tom tends to be Wrong-Wrong because its about 200ft off. ) So I often my Hisense as a GPS assistant and as a great portable roadmap. « Show Less
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pretty sure u need an internet connection to download the maps, since they arent preloaded. but after they are, gps should work offline
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No GPS, but it can use an app on a smartphone and connect via Wi-Fi tp do geo-tagging.
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It performs quite well. Like any GPS, it needs to get the signal. It does not rely on WiFi connections to obtain positioning data. I have read where it adds to the battery drain. However so does use of flash and LCD brightness settings depending on how often you use them. That said, I use selectively use GPS when I'm in unfamiliar territory as it helps me recollect that special spot, especially when no landmark features are prominent. Sometimes a little slow or even non-functional when inside structures which is to be expected.
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As Michael said, GPS is always available outside - wifi or not. I have used map software by Sygic on roadtrips on a wifi only tablet. I assume there are other similar products but have not used any other. You have to have a wifi connection to install the software and maps of course. Then, after the map is stored on your tablet, GPS navigation works fine.
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It will always require GPS signal, or it won't work. Period. Mine lasted 3 hours. Took it to Verizon and tried another GPS part, and it did not work. Mine was a faulty part. Good luck!
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Did you purchase this phone and are you able to use WIFI and/or GPS without activation?
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Yes, it has both Bluetooth and GPS. I have used the GPS a lot and it is very reliable. I have used the Bluetooth with my headset and it worked smoothly. I just noticed the prior answer. None of this has anything to do with Wifi which is how you connect to the internet. I have had several tablets and have never missed not having a cell connection - that is what my phone is for. Wifi is usually available when I need to use the internet. If you have the maps on the device the gps works just fine without a cell connection.