i understand that one can have gps capability on an Ipad without cell service. i further understand that a gps chip is required and that such a chip is provided with many Ipad models. how do i find out if my Ipad has a gps chip?
iPad, iPadOS 15
That is indeed an eighth generation 10.2” iPad with 32GB storage. However, it is Wi-Fi only and therefore contains no GPS capabilities.
iPad (8th generation) - Technical specifications
That is indeed an eighth generation 10.2” iPad with 32GB storage. However, it is Wi-Fi only and therefore contains no GPS capabilities.
iPad (8th generation) - Technical specifications
ipadconfused1409 wrote:
i understand that one can have gps capability on an Ipad without cell service.
I don’t think so. I have an iPad Pro 4th Generation Wi-Fi only and I know it has no GPS.
But to be absolutely certain, tell us your iPad generation and model and we (or you) can check its tech specs.
To clarify, only WiFi+Cellular models of iPad incorporate GPS capabilities; GPS functions are built-in to the Cellular chipset. While you require a WiFi+Cellular model, you do not need an active Cellular plan to use GPS functions.
By contrast, WiFi Only models of iPad have Cellular hardware at all - and therefore also lack GPS capabilities. While a WiFi Only iPad has no built-in GPS capability, you can use a third-party Bluetooth GPS receiver with your iPad to provide GNSS. BadElf and Garmin Glo are two examples.
Eighth generation
model is mylc2ll/a
Does the 3rd party Bluetooth devices require access to a cell phone? I don’t have a smartphone.
ipadconfused1409 wrote:
Does the 3rd party Bluetooth devices require access to a cell phone?
No.
Glad that answered your questions.
Enjoy your iPad.
gps via ipad
