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Google Maps
- Thread starter Hammaad87
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googlemaps do not need wifi connection. My guess would it that you are doing something wrong with your phone.
Maybe Mobile Data, in the settings, is off. So that GMaps defaults to downloading data via WiFi (and notifies you that it needs a WiFi connection if it doesn't currently have one).
Downloading data via mobile (2G, 3G, or EDMA, I think it's called), i.o.w. via the phone connection, is very convenient, but also eats into your dataplan. And don't be fooled by your carrier's "unlimited data plan", because there is no such thing. Carriers log every byte you up- or download, and your data use is subject to a "fair use policy". I.o.w. a cap on mobile data use. Exceed that and it can get very expensive. That's why it's wise to not do any gaming or watching streaming videos or sports games on mobile data connections. Because those are the major data traffic generators.
Use the free "Y5" app, in the market, to automatically re-connect to WiFi hotspots that you were connected to before.
Downloading data via mobile (2G, 3G, or EDMA, I think it's called), i.o.w. via the phone connection, is very convenient, but also eats into your dataplan. And don't be fooled by your carrier's "unlimited data plan", because there is no such thing. Carriers log every byte you up- or download, and your data use is subject to a "fair use policy". I.o.w. a cap on mobile data use. Exceed that and it can get very expensive. That's why it's wise to not do any gaming or watching streaming videos or sports games on mobile data connections. Because those are the major data traffic generators.
Use the free "Y5" app, in the market, to automatically re-connect to WiFi hotspots that you were connected to before.
If you mean "data" instead of "WiFi", no. If you want a nav app that doesn't use data then you'll need to find something else.
However, if Google Maps doesn't work with data from your carrier that's something else. It should work.
Could you clarify?
Small wonder: you haven't explained your problem clearly either. As long as you don't nobody can suggest any possible solutions.
Decribe the problem you're having. Did you recieve an error message saying "you need wifi connection" when you tried to open google maps? Or did you discover that google maps only worked when wifi is turned on? Giving us more detail on what exactly happened will help us diagnose your issue.
On a side note: Google maps will need some sort of data connection to operate. Whether it is through wifi or carrier's data plan (3g). The maps are downloaded as you go. So without a data connection you won't have any maps.
It does say WI-FI connection required. Im using a 02 sim on a orange phone is that a problem?
ironass
Extreme Android User
Forgive me for saying this Hammaad87... but getting information from you is a little like pulling teeth.
There are a number of reasons that you could be receiving this message. Not least of which could be connected to your last post.
Could you give the following information about your handset:-
Make
Model
Android firmware version
Are you able to send & receive MMS (picture messages) using 3G (not WiFi)?
Are you able to browse the web using 3G (not WiFi)?
Usta
Android Expert
Going over this topic is like trying to decipher a tough puzzle (what was again the question?)...
Google Maps can be used only if you have a data connectivity (at least initially, to cache the maps). This can be done in 2 ways - either via WiFi or via the mobile data from your carrier (3G, etc).
Google Maps can be used only if you have a data connectivity (at least initially, to cache the maps). This can be done in 2 ways - either via WiFi or via the mobile data from your carrier (3G, etc).
skinnhc
Well-Known Member
I think i know what the OP is trying to say... When you fire up the Maps App a message pops-up:"Not all location sources are currently enabled. For the fastest and most accurate location detection:
1. Turn on GPS and wireless networks in location settings
2. Turn on Wi-fi
All you need to do is click settings to turn on your GPS. (or if its already on just click Skip) You don't need to be on Wi-fi like stated by the previous posters.
1. Turn on GPS and wireless networks in location settings
2. Turn on Wi-fi
All you need to do is click settings to turn on your GPS. (or if its already on just click Skip) You don't need to be on Wi-fi like stated by the previous posters.
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