are GPS apps using data.

[wmnoobie]

No expert here - but I've been trying to figure out a way to use the gps on my phone if I stop service on this unit. Assuming not using towers to speed the lock - I thought the biggest data usage (and the need for the data) came from the apps loading pages/maps as you moved <--Is this right?- I've been trying to find an old(small MB) map to load on my storage card to use with the built in gps (less accurate maps but no need for data using apps) <--Would this work?

[LKZ]

It's only using around .50 KB but in a month that may add up to a lot. I was looking at the gpsOne tab. I am going to uncheck all the assistance related options. I will try and see what I happens.

[PDAPhoneJunkie]

Originally Posted by wmnoobie

No expert here - but I've been trying to figure out a way to use the gps on my phone if I stop service on this unit. Assuming not using towers to speed the lock - I thought the biggest data usage (and the need for the data) came from the apps loading pages/maps as you moved <--Is this right?- I've been trying to find an old(small MB) map to load on my storage card to use with the built in gps (less accurate maps but no need for data using apps) <--Would this work?

Bigger sized items use more data, yes. I believe there is a program that will allow you to save part of a map. Can't remember what it is...

[LKZ]

Wnoobie;

Do you know how to use standalone gps? any time the tower is helping standalone GPS get a fix including how of often and how many times it's doing it then data will be used although small.

[detroit_doug]

Originally Posted by wmnoobie

No expert here - but I've been trying to figure out a way to use the gps on my phone if I stop service on this unit. Assuming not using towers to speed the lock - I thought the biggest data usage (and the need for the data) came from the apps loading pages/maps as you moved <--Is this right?- I've been trying to find an old(small MB) map to load on my storage card to use with the built in gps (less accurate maps but no need for data using apps) <--Would this work?

Not being exactly sure as to what your saying here, but it sounds as if you want to use a map graphic and GPS to locate on that map itself and I for one would LOVE to know how your going to import co-ordinate positions from GPS onto a different app/grapic - sounds much like having a Garmin Nuvi GPS and the screen is broken so you want to attach a laser pointer to it to point at a map on your dashboard where you are
- not intentionally attempting to be rude or play this off, but again I am not understanding what you seeking to do

If you want to use GPS either have the data plan or dont - but without it you will not be able to utilize ANY application such as Google Maps/Latitude, MSN Search with Mapping or any other app that will need a data connection to obtain data regardless of 1 byte or 1 gigabyte data is data and if you dont have or keep the data plan GPS will basically be useless IMHO as you wont be able to obtain the link to use it

again, not sure as to what it is your after or seeking to find a workaround of but it seems clear what needs to be done to utilize a mapping app using GPS on the phone

EDIT: If it helps a thread found HERE has a supposed working method for making GPS alone work without a data plan - the users are on Verizon though so check your carrier and settings and so far reading through it it seems a debate is going on with multiple users as if it works for them or not

Detroit Doug

[LKZ]

detroit doug;

You probably know what are the settings for standalone GPS no assistance at all?

[detroit_doug]

Originally Posted by LKZ

detroit doug;

You probably know what are the settings for standalone GPS no assistance at all?

Not off the top of my head although I do know there are different threads regarding it with various reports of luck, Im on Sprint with a data plan so never an issue for me LOL

Detroit Doug

[LKZ]

very funny.

I got no problem with data. I just wanna know my other options.

[wmnoobie]

You probably know what are the settings for standalone GPS no assistance at all?
I think this will cover the different settings
http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=25925

sounds much like having a Garmin Nuvi GPS and the screen is broken so you want to attach a laser pointer to it to point at a map on your dashboard where you are

Excellent analogy "lightbulb glowing" .

I always thought I needed data for the map apps, but I've toyed with the idea of upgrading from the 6900 thought it would be great to still have a spare gps unit (this thread just rekindled those thoughts)
As is right now I still enjoy great gps using Humpas telus settings

[bradart]

Its a pay app, but you can load map files into GPS Utilities (i forget the company right now) and, as far as i know, without aGPS enabled, the program uses no data. All it does is tell you your speed, direction, and can draw a line on a blank grid of your path, with the option of loading a map file for navigation. Worth looking at, i would say.