using gps on I phone

[cotts135]

Hello, I am new to this forum and look forward to spending time and learning what I need to know about Mac and iPhone I currently own an iPod touch and I love the idea of having a small computer in my pocket that I can whip out at anytime and do everything that I need to do to keep my life in order.

I have come across some gps applications that I would really like to use and obviously the touch does not support gps. My question is can I get an I phone like off of e-bay and without the phone contract and use these gps applications. If so what do I need to know about the phone or anything else that could give a surprise I might not be happy with. I am speaking about having the phone unlocked etc. Thanks

 

[dZp]

what do I need to know about the phone

Apple calls it "iPhone", not "I phone".

 

[wilderness1957]

Apple calls it "iPhone", not "I phone".

mean...



I know you can use the iPhone without the data part but you wont get the maps. So depending on the ap it may require the data stream to get it. Of course you may be able to get it with wifi.

 

[cotts135]

Apple calls it "iPhone", not "I phone".

Silly me

 

[-aggie-]

Apple calls it "iPhone", not "I phone".

MR calls it "help," not "no help."

OP, you should go look in the hacks forum for guides to jailbreaking/unlocking. You'll see some threads on there about the advantages/disadvantages and any other things you might want to know. Welcome to MR!

Here's one thread from MR:

https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/755569/

Here's a site that has loads of tutorials:

http://www.iclarified.com/entry/index.php?enid=2311

 

[jav6454]

Hello, I am new to this forum and look forward to spending time and learning what I need to know about Mac and iPhone I currently own an iPod touch and I love the idea of having a small computer in my pocket that I can whip out at anytime and do everything that I need to do to keep my life in order.

I have come across some gps applications that I would really like to use and obviously the touch does not support gps. My question is can I get an I phone like off of e-bay and without the phone contract and use these gps applications. If so what do I need to know about the phone or anything else that could give a surprise I might not be happy with. I am speaking about having the phone unlocked etc. Thanks

Yes you can if you get it off eBay or Craigslist.