Wifi only Galaxy Tab 2, use as Sat nav?

Scam · 25 Dec 2013 at 16:30

This may be a silly question, but If I download the appropriate local Google maps, can I use this as a sat nav whilst out and about? It certainly has GPS, will it track us ok?

Thanks!

Rusty! · 25 Dec 2013 at 17:30

If you want to use Google Maps navigation, you'll probably want to use your phone a mobile hot spot.

Scam · 25 Dec 2013 at 23:42

Good point, but does it actually need the data connection? :confused:

SurrenderMonkey · 25 Dec 2013 at 23:54

It does need a data connection.

Google maps only allows you to download a small geographical area. If you want to use your Tab as a SatNav why not buy something like Co-pilot. The maps for this are stored in memory. I use CoPilot on my original 7inch Galaxy and it works well.

Regards.

lsg1r · 26 Dec 2013 at 00:15

In theory your idea of using google maps would work although tethering via wifi hotspot may be needed if you go outside of the downloaded areas.

Personally if I was in your situation (and I'm going to install this on my new phone too just in case) I would download something like Navfree and the UK maps instead.

I've used this exact app on my nexus 7 for navigation, in some respects its actually quicker than google maps although you do lack things like real time traffic etc.
One little side note about it - check before you leave that you do have the maps installed, I've 'lost' the map once for some strange reason.