what can an old iPhone do? GPS?

[happyhunter]

I am thinking of getting an old iPhone. I do not want a cell phone or the monthly bill. I want to use the camera, iTunes player, WiFi net access and I would really like to use the GPS and map software. With a normal iPhone the maps come over the cell phone internet access. Is there a way to load the maps into the iPhone and have it work without cell service?

Thanks,
HH

 

[Peligro911]

Maps will work as long as your on wifi and your location will only work when on wifi


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[sherlock]

With Navagon the maps are downloaded to the device. Trouble is turn by turn definitely won't work and i have never tried it out without a sim card to know how it will work. If your thinking of buying it I could try it to see.

 

[kch50428]

I am thinking of getting an old iPhone. I do not want a cell phone or the monthly bill. I want to use the camera, iTunes player, WiFi net access and I would really like to use the GPS and map software. With a normal iPhone the maps come over the cell phone internet access. Is there a way to load the maps into the iPhone and have it work without cell service?

You would be better off with a recent generation iPod Touch. Then add a bluetooth GPS puck or BadElf device that plugs into the iPod's charging port... that, along with one of the several nav apps that save a full maps et on the device will give you a fully functional navigation solution, and cover the rest of your desired objectives.