question on GPS locator

[jtyl85]

Do i have to turn on "wireless network" and "enable gps satellites" to locate my position? bcuz it seems if i just "enable gps satellites" it wont locate where i am. Is there anyway to solve this such as dl a app or is there something im doing wrong?!



thank you

 

[daffyduck]

Will have a test later when I am out & about - the two should be completely independent of each other......all that should happen, is that the mobile network will quickly find your approximate position & when the GPS link is established (can take up to half a minute), your precise location is identified.

Don't forget, you need to be outside of most buildings with a clear view of the sky.

 

[Slug]

you need to be outside of most buildings with a clear view of the sky.

Heavy cloud cover will also degrade the signal, as will tree cover. Wet foliage is an absolute nightmare, so if you're lost in a thick forest during a rain storm...

 

[jtyl85]

i guess tat explain it since im visiting china hahah w/ heavy polluted clouds..it gets bad signals...at least i knw GPS & wireless network dont need to be enable at the same time and tat they are independent stuff, since i hv a n95 b4 n i need to hv data service do hv my map working...!! now i know its not broken or nething...


thx for your info!!!

 

[Slug]

i guess tat explain it since im visiting china

Ah. That may also be a factor - GPS sats are in geostationary orbit and politics may be an issue.