Is it possible to use gps on my tilt and not get any extra charges?

[kingofall00]

i have att tilt and i want to use the gps function. i dont have a data plan, or am i paying for gps on my bill.

i would love to keep it that way, is it possible?

to use gps and not get charged for anything? not even data?

thank.

link would help.

 

[dampeal]

gps is built into the phone...

you'll need something like tomtom to use it though, but you can play around with it with a program like this:

http://www.visualgps.net/VisualGPSce/

-VisualGPSce is a free PocketPC application that displays GPS data graphically as well as record the raw GPS data (NMEA 0813) to a file. Other features include satellite azimuth/elevation, GPS signal quality, analog gauges and statistical position averaging


Edit: there is a 'Taster Version' of TomTom out there that you can get for free with one small Map (local city map) just use the Search Function on here to find it

 

[KDKobes]

Also note that "if" you ever activated AGPS then it WILL use internet. If you turn the GPS on and it tries to connect to a internet connection chances are you have AGPS on or the application needs to use the internet.**to save any questions AGPS(assisted gps) uses your internet connection to hold onto a gps signal when you are in an area where GPS signal is low, usually only activated by KaiserTweak, Advanced Configuration, most new ROM builds come with it activated.

 

[ChumleyEX]

Why would you be charged?

 

[kingofall00]

i would get charged for data.. i dont have data plan. nor do i want one.

 

[KDKobes]

As I stated IF AGPS is active then it will use you internet connection when it needs to(if you dont have a media plan then it is going to charge you pay per use). If AGPS is not active then dont worry about it. To double check just use KaiserTweak and make sure its disabled and you WONT GET CHARGED

 

[Mack5305]

Garmin XT is another nice piece of GPS software and seems to have better mapping abilities in the U.S. where TomTom seems better for Europe (different mapping companies: Navteq vs. Tele Atlas).

Garmin XT has a section called "Garmin Online" that has info such as Hotel rates, gas prices for all grades and diesel at areas around you and other cities, sending peer-points to others, as well as weather info.

You can opt not to use the "Garmin Online" if you want. I'd still disable the AGPS with the Tweak tool to be safe - else you could see a hefty Data Connect fee.

Mack