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Do you need data plan for GPS to work?
- Thread starter mikoo
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- samsung behold 2
behold_this
Android Expert
Short answer is yes with google maps you need data plan or I guess you could use wifi but not really on the go.
2FR35H
Android Expert
Only need a wifi connection because unfortunately they don't work like regular GPS does android uses internet to do it.
Mastermind278
Android Enthusiast
Yes you can. There are navsat programs available on the market which save the maps onto your SD card such as CoPilot and Igo.
2FR35H
Android Expert
Really? I did not know that... but they do cost by the month right?
mindoculus
Newbie
The pre-loaded navsat app on the Behold II does charge a monthly fee.
On a related note, you can download maps to your fone's memory. While not GPS,
they do help with orientation if you are not lost and simply need some assistance
locating a particular street or town.
On a related note, you can download maps to your fone's memory. While not GPS,
they do help with orientation if you are not lost and simply need some assistance
locating a particular street or town.
2FR35H
Android Expert
Oh... yeah thats right I actually used that one before but I do remember that was used over data plan...
mindoculus
Newbie
Mapdroyd is over 2 Gigs if you download all the maps.