Turn by Turn alternative GPS app in Mobian
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(08-20-2020, 06:50 PM)bcnaz Wrote: This seems to only function with internet access, ( cell data, or wifi seems to work )
is that only for the map(s)  or is there a true GPS within the modem ?

The refresh periods will determine if you can use this for distance calculations such as speed.

Would it be possible to pre-load maps ?  ( Like my old Garmin hand held GPS used to do )

So far when I attempt to use the app on my phone, it sometimes shows my exact location within my house
While it also sometimes shows me 5 miles away on the side of a mountain. ?  Very Inconsistent  !

I haven't tried using it truly offline yet, but from what I can tell it operates on map data you download into your device from a few different sources, such as openstreetmaps. GeoClue will need internet to do any geolocation without GNSS/GPS. However, it should pass on through satellite location if it is able to get a fix on your position with a nice clear view of the sky.

I have added my working (mostly) configuration and more details to the mobian wiki here: https://wiki.mobian-project.org/doku.php?id=navit
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RE: Turn by Turn alternative GPS app in Mobian - by newton688 - 08-20-2020, 07:50 PM

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