Does GPS work on iPad / iPhone without cellular data?

[sgris34]

just get navigon turn off your cellular data and watch it work anyware where there is a valid gps signal!

[Felix3301]

your voice sounds just like JD from scrubs

[papcyrill]

The iPad 2 Wi-Fi + 3G models do have built-in GPS chips that receive signals from the global GPS satellite system to determine your location - as closely as three meters, depending the the number of satellite signals the chip is receiving. GPS in the iPad 2 is classed as assisted GPS, also known as AGPS, which enhances the performance of standard GPS in devices connected to Wi-Fi or the cellular network. The iPad 2 W-Fi + 3G may be used for the full range of apps that require detailed location

[Luigifinland]

GREAT Video thx

[dancolman]

I know GPS works on my iPhone with the Navigon App (maps pre-downloaded for all of North America), but was unsure about the ipad.

I spoke to 3 apples employees who said GPS requires 3g, always, which I know not to be true.

They were wrong, GPS isn't available on wi-fi only (only wi-fi location services, which will find you, but is NOT the same as gps), but IS available on the wifi + 3g, even without a 3g plan.

Apple is usually great with informing their employees, not this time.

[AGazaMiSeh]

Lol, you could of download a offline gps lol, like city maps 2go.

[virtuozzzo]

Of course, it works!!! Here's the explanation why - ifaq.conforge.com/content/4/13­/en/how-iphone_s-location-serv­ice-works.html

[OSS732]

You have to mention WHO LONG IT TAKES TO GET A GPS FIX without any 3G cellular connexion. It is usually very long, sometimes up to 15 minutes. The GPS chip in the iPad is abnormal in terms of GPS signal acquisition time compared to current GPS stand alone devices. This is one of the major problem with the Apple GPS fix. If you are in the middle of nowhere, i.e. the Pacific Ocean, you might need to wait a long time before you get your position.

[l0keman]

My 64 GB 3G ipad does not worth without cellular data when using map programs from the app store. Like navionics marine. When I go sailing and lose my signal... I loose my gps too. Same with my iphone 4g.

[JawnMercernary]

@l0keman The GPS is constantly working, but the maps won't load. You get lat long data, but it's useless without the map. What you can do is get a map that is saved on the device for offline use. It works for me. I have an offline Vancouver map that I used without the sim card or wifi.

[l0keman]

@JawnMercernary I figured it out. If the cellular is turned on it looks for it and won't work without a signal. So if you lose your signal you have to turn of the cellular to get the GPS to work. Otherwise it will just keep searching for signal and never get it.

[UNOMW2]

very helpfull thx alot

[michelarjuna]

Thanks! Now we have a clear answer.

[Martins2012]

Thanks a lot, This is exactly the info I needed. Im tethering my 4G tmobile connection to my ipad. I want the ipad with GPS so now I knwo its going to work.

[DirectTech]

You went through all that to find out where you were?? Seriously though, I use for flying. Charts/maps are down loaded to ipad, blue dot follows me everywhere. Simple enough.

[magiciangurl]

and it will work without any network?

[MrBoobsik]

cool sunglasses!

[dandreas1973]

its obvious that gps will work without dependent of the newtwork, you only need network (gprs/edge/3G) to load the maps, unless you have installed map like ndrive or something..this video is not a new thing actually.

[JawnMercernary]

@dandreas1973 Its obvious that this video talks about gps working without a network, and that you only need network to load maps. You comment is not a new thing actually.

[daghisma]

@dandreas1973 I am new and want basic way to you my IPAD without haveing 3 G and getting GPS. thx.

[solobackpacking]

The sales people, genius bar and managers will ALL lie and say iPad requires a ATT subscription to enable GPS. Apple has trained their people to push ATT membership even if it means lying to their customers.

[PoloCarter]

@redalchi, the wifi version has a software gps which allows the device to undergo triangulation through Known Wifi locations. That is the only reason why the iPad wifi will sometimes show up as a located device. again ipad wifi does not have a-gps, only wifi gps. If you are in an area with sparse wifi signals, or unregistered wifi then you will find your self lost. This is especially the case on rural highways or highways not located near any commercial / resident areas.

[coolspot18]

What's with the sunglasses?

[tanangin]

ipad wifi does not have a-gps, apple corrected the typo on the website. the ipod touch does have a-gps. the ipad wifi DOES NOT. so the assumption that ipad wifi has the same capabilties as the ipod touch was a wrong assumption that was due to apples dumb typo.

[redalchi]

@tanangin

I have an iPad wifi and GPS is working as long I have the wifi connection.

[reinierzoutendijk]

Thanks for this video! It's the answer I can't find anywhere else. I've an iPod Touch without GPS, and when I've my iPad 3G, I will just like you buy the 3G model for the GPS. And I wo'nt like to use a cellular plan,especially not when I'm abroad. You give me the answer what I was searching for: yes,the GPS of the iPad 3G works without WiFi and simcard. Thank you very much!

And as my thank I recommend you to use these apps on your iPad 3G for navigation without a simcard or WiFi: MotionX GPS HD

[JawnMercernary]

@Biggermacbook thanks for the info.

[Martins2012]

Nobody in the apple store was able to answer me that. Good job. I got the wifi one, and I tether it with my 3G phone, and it still finds my location and directions works. But I don't see speed numbers.

[JawnMercernary]

@Martins2012 oh, cool. I did not know that GPS works through teathering.

[daliborzunic]

I am useing Navigon Europe and it works awsome on my 3GS.

[craterinahole]

You have the best answer to that question that I've found so far. Kudos for actually testing it out.

I feel more confident about buying an iPad now. I'll just tether it through wifi with my Android phone to load maps on the fly!

[JawnMercernary]

I'm not sure it will work world wide, but there is a chance that it will.

[qaddodi]

man.. are you SURE 100% this will work anywhere in the world *-) just asking.. cuz i really want an iPad and i will buy the 3G only for the GPS... and m not even in USA or Canada... thnx so much for ur video :)

[SCOTTW25]

Wow... this is really interesting. Thanks man. This is good to know!

[irhsbrave11]

good video

[pousow1]

I use my jailbreak iPhone 3g on T-Mobile. I personally use the Navigon MyRegion app, works pretty good. Only problem is it drains the battery within 2-4 hours.