Good GPS software for iPad without provider.

Compman55

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On ipads without a wireless service provider, is there any GPS software? And is there a sensor.
 

TheStu

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I don't think that they have GPS on them at all, only wifi based aGPS for rough location services.
 

mmntech

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Only the 3G and LTE enabled iPads have a GPS receiver. I don't know if it will work without a SIM card.
 

tim Paul

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Yes..! you can hook your iPad to external GPS unit. For this you will need an iPad, BTstack GPS(available in Cydia Store) and an Android phone.

. Install BTstack GPS.
. Install Android Bluetooth forwarder.
. Pair your devices.
and enjoy with GPS connectivity.
 

Tegeril

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If you have an LTE/cellular enabled iPad but do not pay for service, you can use a number of GPS apps in the store that bring their own maps. I have Navigon from a long time ago and it has region-specific downloads at least in the US model (separated by state).
 
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Joe1986

GPS in cell radio equipped iPads works fine even without a cell plan. Obviously you need map software, but it's great, and I wish to hell Apple would put a GPS chip in WiFi only iPads.

Obviously, you can tether to a cell phone for data and use google maps, Apple maps.
 
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