New TP2 User

taggart6 · #1 (**permalink**) 02-11-2010, 07:34 PM

Howdy all,

I just got my new TP2 ($190 after tax!) and I'm really interested in modding it to suit my needs.

I did have a question regarding GPS. I have a SERO data plan and I wasn't sure if GPS usage with 3rd party programs or something like GS assist are extra.

I'm also looking for some suggestions on what to install in terms of helpful apps and even custom ROMs.

Thanks in advance!

**strra** · #2 (**permalink**) 02-11-2010, 07:43 PM

to answer your GPS question: as long as you use a 3rd party app, GPS navigation is no extra monthly charge. (sprint nav and telenav have a monthly fee)
amAze is a good, free GPS app. i personally use tomtom navigator

three west · #3 (**permalink**) 02-11-2010, 08:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by strra

to answer your GPS question: as long as you use a 3rd party app, GPS navigation is no extra monthly charge. (sprint nav and telenav have a monthly fee)
amAze is a good, free GPS app. i personally use tomtom navigator

SERO = ZERO?

the gps will work fine, but the maps have to be downloaded and would be considered data usage

right?

**strra** · #4 (**permalink**) 02-11-2010, 10:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by three west

SERO = ZERO?

the gps will work fine, but the maps have to be downloaded and would be considered data usage

right?

this is true but to my knowledge sprint nav isn't included in SERO. it's an extra $10/month.
i believe it's only included in "everything" plans

**Dr.8820** · #5 (**permalink**) 02-11-2010, 07:43 PM

welcome to the battlefield! (i think you were looking for the intro section!)

**WorldWide** · #6 (**permalink**) 02-11-2010, 07:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr.8820

welcome to the battlefield! (i think you were looking for the intro section!)

Greetings

taggart6 · #7 (**permalink**) 02-12-2010, 03:48 PM

I'm aware of the different GPS programs which is why I was asking in regards to 3rd party GPS apps. My understanding is that sprint nav is not included with SERO even though SERO plans have unlimited data usage.

I'm currently using amAze and Google Maps. amAze is okay but kinda clunky and not very intuitive.

The only issue with goggle maps, is that its not very accurate.

I have quick GPS enabled to help speed up positioning.

docnas · #8 (**permalink**) 02-17-2010, 08:32 PM

One question i have just got my TP2 from sprint and am an old sero user i was playing with the origional rom and clicked navigation and gave it my details ( but in no place did i see a warning about being charged o anything such) and it worked perfectly.i gae it a few addreses to find routes for trying it out and it looked good,

My question is whats the deal? am i gonna be charged for sprint navigation ? i checked my account but dont see any $10 charge for the navigtion and if i have to pay 10 theres no way im gonna use it when i can use google maps and its good enough for me

taggart6 · #9 (**permalink**) 02-25-2010, 12:20 PM

Might just be the demo which runs out after a week or 2.

**Mojary** · #10 (**permalink**) 02-25-2010, 02:03 PM

if you have the Pro Pack data plan on your SERO, then sprint nav is included in your plan. if you just have the regular Data pack, then you're on the trial period.