If my galaxy note 2 is a standalone gps device, why does it need a network connection to start navigation ? Means, it should start navigation even if I am in the middle of the Pacific ocean. Any answers. .?
Depends on what app are you using to Navigate. For example, if you are using the built in Navigation app from Google, it needs an internet connection to download the map data and other things from Google servers. If you want offline navigation, you need to get an app that supports it.
In the latest versions of google maps you can download the maps on your phone when at home on wifi and your device will not connect to the net for maps. But it will connect for navigation.
I have been using Copilot Live V9, for a few years now and just love it. It has a lot of features and customizations like a stand alone GPS. The maps are updated every quarter. If you will be using your phone as your dedicated GPS, using an offline GPS app is going to be good for your phone. (It will help your phone to run cooler as opposed to running hot using a GPS app that has to download data.)
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