Welcome !
Quick tip: Google has a database of cell towers that helps getting a location quickly and helps starting the GPS connection even indoors.
You don’t have that on GOS.
So when you use localization with organic maps, you’ll notice it struggle to find you. You have to have a clear view to the sky to get a ping and then you can use it inside your car for example.
Welcome ! Quick tip: Google has a database of cell towers that helps getting a location quickly and helps starting the GPS connection even indoors.
You don’t have that on GOS. So when you use localization with organic maps, you’ll notice it struggle to find you. You have to have a clear view to the sky to get a ping and then you can use it inside your car for example.
I also use https://github.com/barbeau/gpstest to get the ping more quickly.
Some map apps ask for Bluetooth to increase location service. How does it work, how Bluetooth can help?
You can improve a coverage alternative with one of the many apps which discover and upload cell towers to Beacon DB.
Thank you, I did not know about that. I’ll look into it. I see it’s on Accrescent