Google maps navigation

[sam007]

Guys

ive heard some reports that google navigation and running LTE at same time runs battery really quick even with a car charger connected. Is that true and has anybody successfully been using this without losing all battery power?

thanks

 

[trophynuts]

the few times i used it i didn't notice anything like that.

 

[batwings1]

No obvious problems for me so far.

 

[Crashumbc]

Mine seems fine.

Note: MANY USB car chargers are not built properly and only charge at .5 amps NOT 1 amp.

I'd check first the the charger is rated at 1 amp, second that the phone "sees" it as a charger and NOT a usb device. USB standard only supports .5 amps so even if the charger can put out 1 amp the phone will only charge at .5 amps.

 

[gapi]

Navigation is a tad taxing on the battery by nature and if you are in a car you should just plug it in. Why not?

Your not going to get too far on any phone navigation without a power source.

A while back the Sprint HTC EVO 4G released with a system that would not let the battery keep up while plugged in. They should have fixed that in the following release.

If you need to navigate without a power source get extra batteries and or a hand held Garmin.

 

[clb2196]

Yeah just make sure your car charger has 1 amp and not .5, and it'll be fine. I use Nav and Google Music over 4G and with a 1 amp charger it at least holds the charge, and usually even gains some.