How to turn GPS off
spurs21
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I have searched and am unable to find the widget to turn GPS off. I tried to download one from the market, but that didn't work out either. The toggle widget I used before ICS is gone, or I don't know where it is. Anyone know how to turn navigation off once it's enabled and you're done with it?

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spurs21
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Does anyone know if when you turn navigation off that the GPS is disabled as well?

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drum_thumper
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Yep, the power widget is the only shortcut toggle to be able to do this.  Beyond that, you have to go into location services under settings.

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bearone21
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another reason to hold onto the droid x

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Ann154
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Personally I just leave GPS on. It doesn't use any power when not in use.  I also think that it takes longer for Maps and any other application that uses GPS to get a location lock if I turn on GPS right before opening the application.

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bearone21
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with as many satellites, ours & russians, it's still going to acquire quickly.

interesting comment about leaving it off, as cs says it's quite a draw & why i leave it off until needed.

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Ann154
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If I left the GPS off on the Tbolt, it would take several minutes before I would get a lock with Google Maps.  It would be only seconds when I leave it on.  Even if I used GPS Test, it takes longer if the GPS radio was off just before using the application.

I have not tried it with the Nexus.

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B33
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I leave mine on!  Heck i've got enough battery in that B.M.W  i don't Worry about it.. But they did Change the Symbol to Kick it off N on you do the same as Before Spurs but its Part of the Power Control Widget and it set's in the in the Middle of it..b33

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