Any way to enable standalone gps on Epic?

[Stearmandriver]

Hi,

I'm wondering if there's any way to enable autonomous gps on the Epic? My gps works fine when I have a data signal, but like most other smarthphones won't get an initial fix without data. I know on some platforms there are ways to work around this, enabling you to get a gps fix while outside a coverage area, or in airplane mode.

Any app or hack or anything for the Epic?

Thanks...
Joe

 

[Kikoshi]

But you need Data to download the map tho, unless you know of an app that can download it for ya before use :O i would like to know!

 

[Stearmandriver]

I thought id seen one, but I'd even be happy with the raw coords and no map!

 

[nickel3956]

I thought id seen one, but I'd even be happy with the raw coords and no map!

I would like that too. I'm tired of waiting for apps to get a GPS lock. is there an update interval to change or something where my phone will update the GPS lock more often so I won't have to wait?

 

[monkey30butt]

I looked & found CoPilot Live on the market. The USA version is only $5 &bit says it downloads the maps onto the phone so you can navigate offline with no data service. It states it wll transfer 2GB of data to your SD card.

Hope this may help.

 

[a_c_s]

I use Co-Pilot and it's a great solution... in addition to better TTS and lane assist, it does not require A-GPS triangulation to get a fix... I happen to like their Active Traffic offering, which is only $9.99 a year on top of the $4.99 app charge... gives you a read on traffic along your entire route in real-time, and offers detours along the way... I know others offer similar services, but this one is just integrated extremely well... so for standalone GPS, I'd highly recommend... in addition, ALK's customer service is fantastic...