Has anyone found a way to turn on/off gps? I am using a GS4 and have tried several apps.
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I use an app called tasker with my nfc. tasker is an automation tool and can do all kinds of cool things. if my nfc writer can't perform some action, I'll turn to tasker and define a set of steps I want done. some nfc writers allow you to call a tasker set of instructions. So, even though the nfc writer might not do the job, because tasker can be called from nfc we can add functionality. good luck!
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8 wasn't able to find anything either. I took the risk and bought the unit. Turns out its a pretty good GPS. Only issue I have is the time on it is not always correct. Wish I could help more.
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I've used my GPS quite a bit and the battery is still going strong. I turn it on just before I head into the woods to mark my starting point and then turn it off. When I'm ready to head back to my truck or camo I turn it back on and follow the arrow home.. so it's not like the unit is on the entire time I'm in the woods. Hope this helps you out.
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i have seen several posts saying the gps will work without data plan. but i turned off my service provider (ATT) access points and gps stop working. i called nokia and nokia says the gps will only work with service provider. if anybody can get the gps to work without service provider /data plan, please kindly post a verifieble instruction?i have also seen several posts saying the turn by turn guidance is free. i called nokia and nokia says they charge about 70 a year for this service. again if anybody can get the turn by turn guidance to work without buying a yearly license, please kindly post a verifieable instruction? i have seen several posts saying the gps will work without data plan. but i turned off my service provider (ATT) access points and gps stop working. i called nokia and nokia says the gps will only work with service provider. if anybody can get the gps to work without service provider /data plan, please kindly post a verifieble instruction?i have also seen several posts saying the turn by turn guidance is free. i called nokia and nokia says they charge about 70 a year for this service. again if anybody can get the turn by turn guidance to work without buying a yearly license,... » Read More i have seen several posts saying the gps will work without data plan. but i turned off my service provider (ATT) access points and gps stop working. i called nokia and nokia says the gps will only work with service provider. if anybody can get the gps to work without service provider /data plan, please kindly post a verifieble instruction?i have also seen several posts saying the turn by turn guidance is free. i called nokia and nokia says they charge about 70 a year for this service. again if anybody can get the turn by turn guidance to work without buying a yearly license, please kindly post a verifieable instruction? « Show Less
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go to Garmin Express and contact them. You might need to use a stylus if all else fails. You also can try rebooting but you should do this with their help. Phone is the best.
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Im pretty sure they did not include gps hardware with the device. Since android is a mobile OS, it has gps features hard coded into it, wether your hardware can utilize it or not.
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I am having this problem, as well. I tried to run updates and had it plugged into my computer most of the day yesterday and then last night it just would not turn back on. I have tried the reset on the switch (my 255 does not have a reset button, i ripped of the sticker to be sure) and I just can't get it to turn on. Garmin support has a 30 minute wait time and I can't wait that long at work. Anyone have any other ideas?
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I am sorry that I can't answer that. I have the Data turned off on it. It is easy to hit the online button when you don't mean to and get a big bill. I love the phone for texting and calling, great speakerphone. Sorry I don't know about the GPS.
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I bought this for my daughter who says that because it also acts as a regular watch you cannot turn it off. The GPS is only activated when in "run mode" so that can be deactivated but overall cannot be turned off. Hope that helps?
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Well if you are like me you keep experimenting until you figure out what works. There are lots of options, lots of screens, so it can be confusing. But the GPS workout screen is the second screen of the four main screens. Use the mode button to get to the second screen. On the second screen press and hold the Lap/Reset button to activate the GPS then before you take another step press the Start/Stop button. Start hiking now. When you finish press the Start/Stop button and hold down the Lap/Reset button to turn off the GPS. Don't get in the car and drive away without turning your GPS off or your are going to mess up your data when you download the data from you watch. You can see your distance as you hike and you can also see it on the map when you download your data to the runtastic website. That's what works for me, hope it helps.
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mine would not work, had to send it back. i am in europe now and would recommend you get a different brand. its not a very good gps. all the maps are outdated. sorry, wish i would have bought something else. when i sent mine back it took a couple of weeks and they sent a refurbished unit. bad news...
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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.
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The GPS feature cannot be turned off, but you can use other media players like QuickTime and VLC to playback the driving video without showing the location data. The recorded video file format is standard MP4.
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I would make sure your GPS is not running all the time and you choose power save mode in your setting.
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You can turn the "Record GPS data" feature on and off. You can also "update a GPS files" and "Erase GPS data"
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I don't leave the GPS on on my phone. I'm assuming it does, as the internet works on my phone when in case.
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I very seldom look at the GPS unless I want yardage confirmation or the distance to the front or back of the green without shooting it with the laser. If you mean can you turn it off, I don't think so. You can delete the course out of the unit, which would in essence, disable the GPS. You can always reload the course through your iGolf account. I absolutely live my hybrid. Hope this helps!