Use GPS without internet connection in Android Mobile

A simple and easy tutorial to know how to use GPS without internet connection in Android Phone. Some Android phone manufactures company lock GPS feature.

Hi, Today we are talking about how to use GPS without internet connection on Android Phone. Some Android phone manufactures company lock GPS feature. In this case we are required to root access. GPS is a very useful feature on the Android OS from the Google. And this procedure is very helpful when you reach in no coverage and data package (2G, 3G, and Wi-Fi). In this condition your Android phone helps you to find the way for you. So, here is a simple and easy tutorial to know how to use GPS without internet connection on your Android Phone.

How to use GPS without internet connection in Android:

Step 1: Open the Google Maps app >>> Now open the Google Map app of the area, that you want to explore by GPS >>> after then click on the option and choose “Make available offline” option from the popup menu tab >>> Now select area in the Map to download.

Step 2: Select area >>> selecting GMaps start downloading >>> Now open “Settings” and you will get “Location Services” >>> Now open the “Location Services” option and you will get “Google Location Services” option >>> uncheck this option.

Step 3: Now tap on the Settings >>> Tap on the Use GPS without internet >>> Now enable “GPS EPO assistance, GPS satellites and A-GPS” >>> Open the Google Maps app for the GPS without net connection.

Step 4: Tap on the my location icon for lock GPS >>>>That’s all

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Benefit of GPS features:

1. Tracking: – You can Track the peoples or vehicles in the real time. GPS may be used for criminals, military and young kids whose parents want to keep eyes on them while they are away.

2. GPS use for Navigation: – We can be identified location on the map through the GPS. This is very useful in the finding location or finding a route where you want to go, from your start point to your destination point or you can select a proper route in real time.

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I hope you like this GPS guide from which you will be able to easily Use GPS without internet connection in Android Mobile without any extra efforts. If feel any problem in this guide then please use comment box. Thanks to all.

13 Comments

  1. Hi

    Can you get GPS location (coordinates ) on a tablet without sim card and no wifi access. ?

    how ?

    1. Hey Vijay,
      Yes, of course, we can. How? There is a LocationManager class available in the Android Internal Architecture. That class provide a GPS Radio Sensor which allows to locate your device without any Internet Connection or SIM Card.

      I am currently working on this topic.
      Thanks,
      Prakash.

  2. Hi

    Can you get GPS location (coordinates ) on a tablet without sim card and no wifi access. ?

    how ?

  3. how wecan find this persion is there…using gps system…..without using special organization

  4. Can we download or record our used root or navigation track in phone or mail.. i mean to say i need record of where i have traveled.

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