how could I use the GPS in a roadtrip if I dont have WiFi? I mean, 99% of GPS use is outside. the,?? I dont understand
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The answers below I believe to be incorrect. GPS is global positioning by satellites. The satellite signals you can get essentially anywhere in the world (yes these are military based) and the phone/tablet knows its position. The problem is that to be useful you need a map (you know the picture with roads and what not). Google maps comes through internet (WiFi or cellular signal) and is not stored locally so it won't work. However, there are lots of apps that download maps and store them locally on the device. With this method the GPS will work fine for routing from New York to California and anywhere else you have maps for.
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If you have a cell phone try tethering. You connect the tablet to your phone data plan
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This tablet can only be operated with internet when its connected via wifi, if is not connected with wifi, the internet will not work unless you have a hot spot near the tablet.
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For this model, you need to have a WiFi connection or purchase a Sim Card for 3G service. Otherwise, you can not use GPS; it will not function.
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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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The answers below I believe to be incorrect. GPS is global positioning by satellites. The satellite signals you can get essentially anywhere in the world (yes these are military based) and the phone/tablet knows its position. The problem is that to be useful you need a map (you know the picture with roads and what not). Google maps comes through internet (WiFi or cellular signal) and is not stored locally so it won't work. However, there are lots of apps that download maps and store them locally on the device. With this method the GPS will work fine for routing from New York to California and anywhere else you have maps for. The answers below I believe to be incorrect. GPS is global positioning by satellites. The satellite signals you can get essentially anywhere in the world (yes these are military based) and the phone/tablet knows its position. The problem is that to be useful you need a map (you know the picture with roads and what not). Google maps comes through internet (WiFi or cellular signal) and is not stored locally so it won't work. However, there are lots of apps that download maps and store them locally on the device. With this method the GPS will work fine for routing from New York to California... » Read More The answers below I believe to be incorrect. GPS is global positioning by satellites. The satellite signals you can get essentially anywhere in the world (yes these are military based) and the phone/tablet knows its position. The problem is that to be useful you need a map (you know the picture with roads and what not). Google maps comes through internet (WiFi or cellular signal) and is not stored locally so it won't work. However, there are lots of apps that download maps and store them locally on the device. With this method the GPS will work fine for routing from New York to California and anywhere else you have maps for. « Show Less
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You don't need internet to use GPS. Just download TomTom GO for $20. That's what I'm using. It worked perfectly without internet.
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There will be no GPS in this camera. It appears that WiFi is the feature of the day and has replaced GPS. I have this camera and an A77 which has GPS but quite frankly I never use the GPS feature of the older camera as I have no use for it.
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This uses Bluetooth. Apple Maps uses WIFI though, so without WIFI, the map image is not shown. Suggest downloading MAPS.ME. These are downloadable maps that do NOT need WIFI. The Bad Elf works great with MAPS.ME!
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Hmm i guess it says there is GPS in the title. How does it work?? I have this product. I also don't know how to update the information.
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Hi Ester. That's the main reason I bought it. Wifi assisted gps on the ipad doesn't work in most places in our country and definately not off shore. This tiny little bad elf is brilliant. One thing you do need to be wary of though ... make sure the gps remains firmly plugged in. I had someone on the helm for a while and she knocked the gps inadvertanly and went for half an hour not noticing that the arrow in the gps wasn't moving.
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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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Because it has no cellphone radio in it. And trust me, I've had tomtom with that capability --- you do not want it. Using your phone to get the data is much more reliable. The old way left you traffic-less way too often.
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You can chose to use Hwy or avoid certain road types. It will not navigate you on unverified roads. I'd highly recommend a paper map along with any GPS for that worse case scenario.
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Sorry but the only way of verifying that is to ride beside a car. Using a GPS wouldn't be accurate. I haven't done either one.
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the best way is to be near a signal when you open the map app, keep it open. then when you drive away it will work as long as you do not close the app. That's the free type. A paid for download will be better though and that will be the same with all stand alone GPS units unless you use a built in street map one. But the dual will work great!!
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Hi!I didn't download google map at disable wifi. But I heard about the method it is possible.Sorry for no helping :)
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Unless you have a defective unit your GPS will work just fine without wifi - but your mapping apps like Google Maps and Earth will not. You need an offline mapping app, and you need to download the maps to the device (either the internal storage or the microSD card). I use Mapdroyd for mine, and it works great, but there are many offline mapping apps out there.Also, make sure that your GPS is enabled. Go to Settings > Location Access and turn the GPS satellites function on.I would also recommend downloading the GPS Status & Tools app to manage your GPS. It's free.
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This provides GPS coordinates only. For traffic, you need internet access. I run mine with an iPad mini WiFi only. The Bad Elf provides the GPS data. I get internet via a pay-as-you-go WiFi hotspot, Internet-To-Go from Walmart. The two work together fine with my iPad mini. It works for Apple maps and Google maps.
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I had the 10" Lenovo Yoda with GPS, no wifi needed but I did download AndroiTS GPS from the Android store to capture waypoints, I could then export the data into a file and load it into Google Maps, or use the app OsmAnd for mapping. Worked well in Russia.
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It does not have GPS hardware for driving navigation. It will use Google Location services to show your current WiFi location
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It does work for wifi only devices, however the app must download the maps ahead of time (which apps like waze and google maps do NOT). You would just need to verify that the apps you plan on using support downloaded maps or not.
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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.