“Previous IPads have required WiFi + Cellular in order to have offline GPS functionality. Is that still true with these newer/latest iPads (2018 or newer)?”

This question is for: Apple - 11-Inch iPad Pro (1st Generation) with Wi-Fi + Cellular - 64GB - Space Gray (Unlocked)

Asked by MrNubs 6 years ago

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iPads have a combined Cellular + GPS internal chip and the only way to have OFFLINE GPS is to purchase the higher price “WiFi + Cellular” option. You do NOT need to purchase a data / cellular plan to use GPS. In other words “it’s the hardware, not Cellular data”. Side note: Cellular “GPS” is an approximation method used by triangulating at least three cell towers. This is different than true satellite based GPS.
Answered by AutomationMan 6 years ago
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That is correct. You would require some kind of data connection to sustain turn by turn directions. The gps allows you to see your current location on a map, but that’s all you get without a connection. A traditional gps gets a signal from satellites and the only way to make that happen on an iPad is with a cellular connection.
Answered by Custominor 6 years ago
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