GPS with no data?

mastermatt63 · #1 (**permalink**) 06-21-2008, 03:20 PM

hey guys i just flashed my sprint touch and am now using dharvey4651's rom. my question is how can i access gps and use maps without having a data connection(i only have a voice and txt plan). I'm pretty sure you have to download maps or something, but i dunno how or where to get them. Thanks!

chicubs3794 · #2 (**permalink**) 06-21-2008, 04:08 PM

i think its if you put your phone on airplane mode you can still use gps.
try it and see if it works!

tlcasper · #3 (**permalink**) 06-21-2008, 04:25 PM

You need a program that installs its own maps, like Garmin XT, Tom Tom, or IGO8.

mastermatt63 · #4 (**permalink**) 06-21-2008, 04:32 PM

thx chicubs but google maps tells me it needs a data connection. but gps viewer works in airplane mode.

**[sammich]** · #5 (**permalink**) 06-21-2008, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by mastermatt63

thx chicubs but google maps tells me it needs a data connection. but gps viewer works in airplane mode.

Well, obviously it requires a data connection... those maps don't just materialize on your phone!! It just needs the connection to be able to download the maps as you move.

mastermatt63 · #6 (**permalink**) 06-21-2008, 04:43 PM

rite but now how and where can i find a program that installs a gps nav and USA maps on my touch?

**jethro_static** · #7 (**permalink**) 06-21-2008, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by mastermatt63

rite but now how and where can i find a program that installs a gps nav and USA maps on my touch?

See mr. casper post. U have to buy it and install in ur phone. Then ur good to go. U don't need data connection after u install it either. Just like using a regular GPS system by garmin,tomtom navigon etc.