Traveling Internationally

[sandya]

Hi I was wondering if anyone has loaded an app in order to use maps or some sort of navigation internationally in europe. I am traveling and was wondering if I could use my phone as a gps or guide.

 

[Sydman]

Welcome to the forums!

Sadly I have never left the country, but I think this thread might help you.

http://www.droidforums.net/forum/droid-razr-maxx/212942-international-travel-razr-maxx.html

Just keep in mind you will be using data when using maps and navigation.

 

[TisMyDroid]

Hello and welcome to the forum. Here is another thread with a lot of useful information. Post #14 are the things I did for when my son went to Venice (he is coming home tomorrow... can't wait). This worked like a charm, no additional charges, can still use wifi and gps with no charges, etc.

http://www.droidforums.net/forum/mo...2-using-skype-call-us-italy-droid-bionic.html

 

[94lt1]

Hello and welcome to the forum... I have left the country... but I never used an app.. it was back in 02 lol.. now they want me to leave the country again :blink: lol

DROID RAZR MAXXIMIZED!!!! PREPARE TO BE VANQUISHED!!!

 

[TisMyDroid]

Not all phones, but the razr does have the ability to use gps without wifi or data connection. But if you don't pre-load the maps before, then like Sydman said, the gps needs the data connection to load the maps.... otherwise, even though the gps works, it will show your location on a blank screen.

So, pre-load the maps you need and you won't need a data connection or wifi connection and there will not be any data charges. You will be able to use your gps successfully without data on.

 

[joshxdroid]

I'm curious about battery life, i use my gps for mushroom hunting, but i also hate to run my battery down while I'm out hunting. If i pre load maps, I'm assuming it would use less battery. But how much less? Anyone have any experience with that?