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does gps use data on galaxy 3
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Yes, using GPS navigation will use data.
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GPS itself doesn't use data. The global positioning satellites are permanently transmitting timing information which your GPS receiver, when switched on, picks up and uses to calculate your position. This is totally independent of mobile or wifi data. Some devices utilise aGPS (assisted GPS), which gives a reduced time for the first 'satellite lock' by preloading the GPS receiver with data such as satellite positions and this will use a relatively small amount of mobile or wifi data.
If you switch mobile and wifi data off, GPS will still function but without aGPS, resulting in a delay in calculating the first location.
For navigation and/or route planning there is a good selection of apps available, both free and paid for. Google maps is probably the most common which although free requires a data connection and usage for real time map downloading and access to destinations. Other apps such as Route66 allow you to store maps on your device and therefore do not require a data connection (except for the initial map download which should be done over wifi anyway).
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GPS itself doesn't use data. The global positioning satellites are permanently transmitting timing information which your GPS receiver, when switched on, picks up and uses to calculate your position. This is totally independent of mobile or wifi data. Some devices utilise aGPS (assisted GPS), which gives a reduced time for the first 'satellite lock' by preloading the GPS receiver with data such as satellite positions and this will use a relatively small amount of mobile or wifi data.
If you switch mobile and wifi data off, GPS will still function but without aGPS, resulting in a delay in calculating the first location.
For navigation and/or route planning there is a good selection of apps available, both free and paid for. Google maps is probably the most common which although free requires a data connection and usage for real time map downloading and access to destinations. Other apps such as Route66 allow you to store maps on your device and therefore do not require a data connection (except for the initial map download which should be done over wifi anyway).
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