GPS on Samsung TAB question

[mep1811]

Thank you! So the compass is not needed? So confusing.

My Tablet does not have the compass feature for Gaia . That feature is not used when using the maps .

 

[Wallygator]

the model number is SM-T387W it has LTE and GPS built in. It does not have a compasss module, but as soon as you start moving it can decipher where you are.

My Tablet does not have the compass feature for Gaia . That feature is not used when using the maps .

Ok so I tried the part number and nothing specific comes up. I tried it on Amazon. Thanks for trying guys I will keep searching. What a pain in the butt. Am I getting old? Dam!

 

[mep1811]

I got my Tab at Costco


Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1" Wi-Fi Tablet 128GB - Black

Item #1346217

 

[Autism Family Travels]

Galaxy Tab A (2018, 8.0, LTE) | SM-T387WZKAXAC | Samsung CA

Hunt that one down. Thats mine.

 

[Autism Family Travels]

Thank you! So the compass is not needed? So confusing.

No. The compass is not needed for mapping and navigation to work while moving in vehicle. The only thing is the map will not rotate around with you when stopped. Once underway it goes all to the correct orientation.

 

[Cypress]

I'm also running a Samsung Tab A. It is rock solid. I'll try to remember to get the model number when I get home.

 

[mep1811]

The Model number of my Tab A is SM-T510

 

[Michael Golden]

I have a Samsung Tab A without the compass, but has the GPS chip in it. The system works without a hitch except that the tablet gets hot and shuts down sometimes. Go figure. It gets hot in Florida. After it cools off for a few minutes it gets right back into the swing of things. Hint=stop and take a short break and enjoy the views.

 

[Ron W.]

I have a Samsung Tab A without the compass, but has the GPS chip in it. The system works without a hitch except that the tablet gets hot and shuts down sometimes. Go figure. It gets hot in Florida. After it cools off for a few minutes it gets right back into the swing of things. Hint=stop and take a short break and enjoy the views.

You might look at Ram Mounts. Some of them have an external fan to help keep them cool.

 

[Michael Golden]

I have a Samsung Tab A without the compass, but has the GPS chip in it. The system works without a hitch except that the tablet gets hot and shuts down sometimes. Go figure. It gets hot in Florida. After it cools off for a few minutes it gets right back into the swing of things. Hint=stop and take a short break and enjoy the views.

You might look at Ram Mounts. Some of them have an external fan to help keep them cool.

I’ll check it out. Thanks