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Old Jan 11, 2014 | 11:01 am
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Originally Posted by Kermee
Note: Lack of A-GPS data, including old/outdated data, does not prevent the ability to get a GPS lock from satellites.

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While this is true, a phone with an AGPS chip will take significantly longer to lock on satellites, and may not because of the speed that handset is moving.

Originally Posted by almillermtz
aren't you supposed to keep mobile devices switched off while flying?
In the US most can be on airplane mode gate to gate. Having the GPS radio on or off is carrier dependant. Quite honestly, if it is on, they're never going to know one way or another.
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