Assisted GPS

jims-terrano · 24-02-2012, 19:07

Does anyone know what "Assisted GPS" is on mobile phones. Surely it's either GPS or not? I was told by someone at work today that it's not GPS but location via the cells of the phone network.

Ta
Jim

rayf3262 · 24-02-2012, 19:57

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Originally Posted by jims-terrano

Does anyone know what "Assisted GPS" is on mobile phones. Surely it's either GPS or not? I was told by someone at work today that it's not GPS but location via the cells of the phone network.

Ta
Jim

It is indeed location derived from cell positions as well as true GPS and wifi where available.
The combination of all three provides assisted GPS, gives a much faster location rather than wait for the GPS receiver to find enough satellites for a precise location. Especially useful if the phone cant see the sky!

christof123 · 24-02-2012, 22:21

Also ideal for seeing where you are and where you have been.

davenclaire · 25-02-2012, 00:24

You can usually turn the assisted bit off for that very same reason lol

24-02-2012, 19:07	#1
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	Assisted GPS Does anyone know what "Assisted GPS" is on mobile phones. Surely it's either GPS or not? I was told by someone at work today that it's not GPS but location via the cells of the phone network. Ta Jim

25-02-2012, 00:24	#4
davenclaire Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: south east Vehicle: terrano 2 lwb Posts: 816	Yep You can usually turn the assisted bit off for that very same reason lol

24-02-2012, 22:21	#3
christof123 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: cleveland Vehicle: terrano 2.7tdi lwb 2002 Posts: 185	Also ideal for seeing where you are and where you have been.