GPS question

Bij · 2010-03-13T18:44:14+00:00

I am trying to use the gps function along with ovi maps with free navigation on my nokia E52. i should choose between the following: Bluetooth GPS Assisted G...

Kassem

BashLogic wrotethe nokia does not require to connect to the internet.

you can use map loader, a separate tool downloadable from nokia website and use it to preinstall regional maps on your phone. after this you should be able to use the maps software without internet conenction.
what you should do is for example disable the agps so that it wont bug you asking whether to connect to the internet or not. in addition, you can configure from the maps to work "offline".

i just did that for my trip to dubai and it worked.
the only issue was that it can take several minutes before it tunes into the satellite signals.

Thanks for the info, I will try that... here's a LINK for reference (in case anyone needs it).

rolf

GreenM wrotegoogle maps is good because it can tell your position without gps, using cellular towers

Only if the cell phone provider supports it.
GPS works without provider but may need an open view to the sky.

nuclearcat

No need for support. They locate position by CellID.

arithma

Do they triangulate or is it approximated by closest tower?

nuclearcat

Google just use statistical data collected from users to measure cell position.
Then they just get Cell ID and put you usually in the point where is cell tower. Thats why in Beirut you get usually 200m precision, and in Bekaa it is once shown my location 10km away. This "ring" where is your position - just cell coverage zone.

Last time i check they didn't use any kind of triangulation. Actually by using TA, Neighbouring cells - they can get better precision.

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