aGPS vs. Hardware GPS

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OK folks, I've loaded up the DCD Rom found here (version 3.3.4) and I now have a working GPS.

I noticed something, however, and that's that the GPS drains the battery fast. Reading some of the other forums, I've heard that Assisted GPS (one that uses the towers rather than the hardware in the phone) uses less battery power, but on the downside, is not as accurate.

Since I don't always need an accurate position, I was wondering if it's possible to switch between the two GPS versions.

Then it occurred to me - how does one know if I really even AM using the hardware GPS.

So.....

Here's some questions for some of you who know better than others....

1. How can we even tell if we are using the hardware GPS vs. the aGPS?

2. Is it possible to switch between the 2 without having to re-flash, or get into QPST?

I would think that this would be very desirable to switch between the 2.

.....and here's what I have....

Verizon XV6800
dcd Rom 3.3.4
Radio version 3.42.02

Thanks!

Gps does about no drain on the battery. Programs like garmin that run constantly using the gps drain the battery. Agps is great for fast accurate fixes. Standalone gps is great for accurate but slower fixes.
I would use agps if you have a data plan. The speed is the only difference. Just so you know agps pings the tower for your location and tells the phone which satellite to find first which is what makes it faster.

gps

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seems to me I already know the Ans to this one, but I'll ask anyway.
I have a data block, that means no GPS for me with the 6800 Correct?
or is there a program I can load?

Originally Posted by slosho

seems to me I already know the Ans tothis one, but I'll ask anyway.
I have a data block, that means no GPS for me with the 6800 Correct?
or is there a program I can load?

No, I think you should still be able to use "hardware only" mode.

yes you can use standalone gps. I do.

drewcam888 thanks for the help... but one last Question. is there a program needed that you would suggest?
*Edit* I had searched GPS and didn't find much for some reason, but now I do. I'll do my research sorry to ask, but if you have a suggestion I'll gladly take it.

I suggest quickgps.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...69&postcount=2