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Google Maps - Not Finding My Location

Searched the forum and couldn't find an answer.
I'm on a Sprint Vogue having trouble using Google Maps with any of the ROMs I've tried (Myn's Donut & Eclaire and Incubus's Eclaire).
Usually I just get: "Your Current Location Is Temporarily Unavailable."
I have temporary luck about every 15th reboot and then it stops working again after a few minutes.
Using the GPS Status app, I'm able to get Lat/Lon info so I know my GPS is working.
Any suggestions for something I need to be doing or enabling?
Thanks,
Jason

Are you installed on NAND or SD? If SD, does it work in WinMo? I personally have no trouble with it installed on SD with Incubus' latest Froyo (or any build I've used).
Also, where are you using it? Big cities with tall building can make it tough to get a signal (in case you weren't already aware).

strange, i could never get the my location right when i used to be on winmo, but no probs with android these days. i use myn's warm donut on sprint vogue.
some often, easily ignored things you might want to check: have you set your location in your google account? maybe your data connection halts when gps is launched? installaion problems - both android and/or gps? if installed on sd, bad sectors? perhaps you need to update google maps? idk.. just speculating

Assuming, your GPS is not broken and it worked under WM, move to a different location.
I get that message, when I'm in a specific location in my building.

Everybody, his gps works, he can see his lat and long...
Your best bet IMO is this response
probean said:
some often, easily ignored things you might want to check: have you set your location in your google account? maybe your data connection halts when gps is launched? installaion problems - both android and/or gps? if installed on sd, bad sectors? perhaps you need to update google maps? idk.. just speculating
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Just to clarify for some of the questions:
Yeah, GPS is definitely reporting correct Lat/Long - confirmed by plugging the data into Google Maps on a desktop in various locations (work/home).
GPS worked just fine in WinMo.
Oh, and this is NAND.
Google Maps not finding my location seems to have no bearing on my whereabouts - in my car, at home, at work, standing in a parking lot... it's the same wherever I am.
I'll re-try those suggestions when I get a chance - thanks. Maybe I did miss something.
-Jason

Just an update on this issue:
No matter what I tried I was unable to convince any Android build to make Google Maps find my location.
So I re-flashed to back to Win Mobile (yuck). Downloaded Google Maps. Found my location. Re-flashed to Android (FroYo). And now Google Maps in Android finds my location just fine.
Not sure what could have caused it to stop working in the first place. And definitely not looking forward to the next time it stops finding my location.
-editcandy

Editcandy said:
Just an update on this issue:
No matter what I tried I was unable to convince any Android build to make Google Maps find my location.
So I re-flashed to back to Win Mobile (yuck). Downloaded Google Maps. Found my location. Re-flashed to Android (FroYo). And now Google Maps in Android finds my location just fine.
Not sure what could have caused it to stop working in the first place. And definitely not looking forward to the next time it stops finding my location.
-editcandy
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that is odd. Did you update your radio at all to a newer version that might have helped?

Yeah, weird.
No. I'm running the standard Sprint radio which I think is x.x.30.

Navigation

i wanted a navigaton app which doesnt wifi or internet, something like co-pilot, i was looking for something that is really good, price is not a problem

Co-pilot
Co-pilot is now out for android:
Should be in the market now.
Cy

AFAIK the two choices are Co-pilot and Ndrive.

i have co-pilot it works well and fast acquiring sats after 2.2 beta6 was installed only thing i dont like is it doesnt show the speed you are going.
miss my tom tom on my iphone(not worth going back though LOL)

There is also Mapdroyd and NavDroyd.

i use navigon on mine

could try OSMAnd

driftking_07 said:
i use navigon on mine
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Where did you get Navigon? I didn't think it was out yet...

revjwb32 said:
i have co-pilot it works well and fast acquiring sats after 2.2 beta6 was installed only thing i dont like is it doesnt show the speed you are going.
miss my tom tom on my iphone(not worth going back though LOL)
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CoPilot will show the speed you are going. You have to touch the bottom near the distance and a menu of choices will pop up choose Speed and Distance and there you go....

So these apps work with a data plan or something? Isn't that what he was asking?

smeltn said:
So these apps work with a data plan or something? Isn't that what he was asking?
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The question was that doesnt require wifi or data plan...and co-pilot would be my recommendation.

smeltn said:
So these apps work with a data plan or something? Isn't that what he was asking?
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I think he wanted a GPS progrma that doesnt use data or internet, Copilot is a good choice and their recent v8 supports froyo.

Ya know, for $4.99, you're actually getting a lot for your money if you get Copilot.
Take a look:
http://www.appbrain.com/app/copilot-live-usa/com.alk.copilot.market.usa
and
http://www.alk.com/copilot/android/default.asp

driftking_07 said:
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are you sure its a gps app? it shows me a system check app on my captivate

^ I used navigation on my iphone. Didn't know it was available for android. It was a good app from what I remember.
Copilot needs work, if you can get a good install then good but I had serious issues. I actually needed to reflash. I wouldn't recommend it.
The maps are huge and take too long to download. But the problem was that when I turned the screen off it killed the download. I don't have any auto task killer or aggressive minfree settings so that shouldn't have happened. Once the download failed then the app would force close. I cleared data and installed them re installed. Then it broke my gps, so I cleared data and uninstalled again but gps was still broke, a factory reset fixed it but I used clockwork recovery for that and it wiped my cellular data settings so I had no 3g. It was a big mess over a crappy app.
I'm trying navdroyd now. It already seems way better.
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gmanunited said:
CoPilot will show the speed you are going. You have to touch the bottom near the distance and a menu of choices will pop up choose Speed and Distance and there you go....
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thanks it works just like you said I am very happy with co pilot now
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Dani897 said:
^ I used navigation on my iphone. Didn't know it was available for android. It was a good app from what I remember.
Copilot needs work, if you can get a good install then good but I had serious issues. I actually needed to reflash. I wouldn't recommend it.
The maps are huge and take too long to download. But the problem was that when I turned the screen off it killed the download. I don't have any auto task killer or aggressive minfree settings so that shouldn't have happened. Once the download failed then the app would force close. I cleared data and installed them re installed. Then it broke my gps, so I cleared data and uninstalled again but gps was still broke, a factory reset fixed it but I used clockwork recovery for that and it wiped my cellular data settings so I had no 3g. It was a big mess over a crappy app.
I'm trying navdroyd now. It already seems way better.
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I have absolutely no idea what you're experiencing. Ofcourse the maps are huge, more than 1GB, as the whole point of a GPS app is to have all the maps on your SD card. Took me minutes to d'load the maps from ALK's website.
Been using CoPilot since my Windows Mobile days and its great (i miss TomTom though). Installs like any other app and has a nice big "exit" button when you're done with it.
Excellent app.

LordLugard said:
I have absolutely no idea what you're experiencing. Ofcourse the maps are huge, more than 1GB, as the whole point of a GPS app is to have all the maps on your SD card. Took me minutes to d'load the maps from ALK's website.
Been using CoPilot since my Windows Mobile days and its great (i miss TomTom though). Installs like any other app and has a nice big "exit" button when you're done with it.
Excellent app.
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It looks like a great app if it works and It appears to have potential on android but I'm not the only one who had problems. Read there comments in the market. I used the app to download the maps over wifi and when the screen went off it stopped the transfer. At that point the app would force close. After starting from scratch I got it installed by putting the phone on charge and setting it to never sleep with usb plugged in. but even with a fresh install otherwise working it caused an error with the gps. I have a similar problem with certain lbs test mode settings where the gps turns off on its own with a navigation app still running. Not every captivate experiences this but at least one other member had the same problem but his happened all the time and want related to any app or setting. Some apps don't agree with my gps some do. My tracks tracks me perfectly, but co pilot works for a minute and the gps turns off, and the error shows up in maps as well but only after installing co pilot. It doesn't affect my tracks. Doing a factory reset fixed it. I tried it again same results. Then I read the comments and others are saying it crashed there phones. It seems pc download is the way to go, some are reporting that fixed there problems. Also some are reporting problems with 3rd party keyboards causeing install problems. So maybe set to stock android if you have it (i do) instead of swype.
Btw my gps performance is quite accurate and had been since stock jf6. I get faster locks with jf7 and now with leaked ji6 froyo it is as good as any other device I have used. My gps problem seems to be atypical. I never had the complaints of poor accuracy or inability to get a lock but there is some issue that I do have that only few others are experiencing. It isn't intermittent, but only shows after running certain apps, and/or settings.
I hope the op doesn't have problems with copilot but I tried it too many times and had big problems. I think I can get it to work but decided if it doesn't then I don't want to go through the trouble to fix it yet again. Navdroyd on the other hand works flawlessly for me but looks a bit dated and the address search is not that good.
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So these apps work with a data plan or something? Isn't that what he was asking?
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I believe so...
Navigation software with its own maps:
Sygic Mobile Maps (I use it, love it)
IGo
nDrive
Navigon Mobile Navigator
CoPilot

revjwb32 said:
i have co-pilot it works well and fast acquiring sats after 2.2 beta6 was installed only thing i dont like is it doesnt show the speed you are going.
miss my tom tom on my iphone(not worth going back though LOL)
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U can make it display the speed. I got mine showing eta and speed by clicking on the bottom bar while navigating and hit customize.
Edit- Just noticed this was already posted. Sorry.
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Navigation without data?

Are there any apps that load full maps onto my gtab so I don't need to have a data connection to use my bt gps for navigation? As it is now, I believe Google navigation requires either wifi or tethering to work...

Co-pilot in market.

or you can find a version of motonav (basically igo 8.x) and maps from mobilism.org -- best 3d nav software out there that only requires gps, no data. map sets are ~1-2gb and you can get every single state and pretty much any country in the world now (teleatlas/navteq, mixed or whatever).
sort of tough for newbies to get really into customization, but i was huge into this on my past 2 mio devices, so if you need a hand drop me a line on here, no prob.

Thanks. I just dl'd co-pilot, but it says my trial is over, even though I entered my market order id.
I'll try motonav on my other machine and compare.

nonissan said:
Are there any apps that load full maps onto my gtab so I don't need to have a data connection to use my bt gps for navigation? As it is now, I believe Google navigation requires either wifi or tethering to work...
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I use Co-Pilot. It is in the market, and if you want it for here in the good old USA it only costs $4.99..
Not as refined as a Garmin but it works. There is also NDrive. More expensive, more refined, I have never used it though..

nonissan said:
Thanks. I just dl'd co-pilot, but it says my trial is over, even though I entered my market order id.
I'll try motonav on my other machine and compare.
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I went round and round with Co-Pilot about that. I had it on my phone and had de-activated it but it would not activate on my G tablet. They sent me a link to download directly from them. It worked with my registration info after that.

How hard would it be to get Google navigation setup with an external GPS unit? I'll probably be picking up a GTablet soon, and am wondering how hard it would be to setup it as a navigator. Could it be done (if so, how easily) by hooking it up with a GPS unit? (Yea, it already does what I want the tablet to do, but its 3+ years old and slooooow to run haha). That or I could use the GPS on my phone once I get it running (HTC Vogue).

M 5hizzle said:
How hard would it be to get Google navigation setup with an external GPS unit? I'll probably be picking up a GTablet soon, and am wondering how hard it would be to setup it as a navigator. Could it be done (if so, how easily) by hooking it up with a GPS unit? (Yea, it already does what I want the tablet to do, but its 3+ years old and slooooow to run haha). That or I could use the GPS on my phone once I get it running (HTC Vogue).
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It is not hard to make GPS work with an external unit. Using Google Navigation though requires an internet connection since Google does not store the maps on your device. So you can use an external GPS receiver, and tether your phone for data. Or, there are ways to use the GPS in your phone and tether too. I have not tried it but hear it can be done.
BTW, I still have an ancient HTC Vogue that I run Android on too...

Sprdtyf350 said:
It is not hard to make GPS work with an external unit. Using Google Navigation though requires an internet connection since Google does not store the maps on your device. So you can use an external GPS receiver, and tether your phone for data. Or, there are ways to use the GPS in your phone and tether too. I have not tried it but hear it can be done.
BTW, I still have an ancient HTC Vogue that I run Android on too...
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Yeah, my vogue has a slow data connection so I haven't bothered with any data-intense apps obviously like Google Nav. Guess I would need to get a different program on the Tab to hook up with the GPS unit itself. Any suggestions (preferable free ones haha?)
And w00t for another VogueDroider on here haha!

M 5hizzle said:
Yeah, my vogue has a slow data connection so I haven't bothered with any data-intense apps obviously like Google Nav. Guess I would need to get a different program on the Tab to hook up with the GPS unit itself. Any suggestions (preferable free ones haha?)
And w00t for another VogueDroider on here haha!
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I would prefer to use Google nav because it works really well. The Vogue does not have wifi though and I have not found a way to tether it using bluetooth. So I use a program called Co-Pilot. It is only $4.99 in the market for the US version but it can be a pain to get activated on the G tablet. ALK who makes the program sent me a link to a non market version that did install with my registration info. It works ok, but not as well as Google nav. Seems to be missing plenty of addresses that are not new and should be there. They do have a way to let them know what is missing but I don't know how often they update.

CoPilot
nonissan said:
Are there any apps that load full maps onto my gtab so I don't need to have a data connection to use my bt gps for navigation? As it is now, I believe Google navigation requires either wifi or tethering to work...
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Yes. I use CoPilot USA,$4.99 from the Market. You can download any or all US State maps for offline use. I use my DroidX as my BT receiver and it works like a charm. . . . I, too had trouble with activation. Had to send an email & call support Toni get it resolved.

Sprdtyf350 said:
I would prefer to use Google nav because it works really well. The Vogue does not have wifi though and I have not found a way to tether it using bluetooth. So I use a program called Co-Pilot. It is only $4.99 in the market for the US version but it can be a pain to get activated on the G tablet. ALK who makes the program sent me a link to a non market version that did install with my registration info. It works ok, but not as well as Google nav. Seems to be missing plenty of addresses that are not new and should be there. They do have a way to let them know what is missing but I don't know how often they update.
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Do you still have the link by any chance? I've tried 3 times on 2 gtabs, and each time it gives me error 703, my trial is over (even though I never took a trial).

nonissan said:
Do you still have the link by any chance? I've tried 3 times on 2 gtabs, and each time it gives me error 703, my trial is over (even though I never took a trial).
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Sent you a PM

Sprdtyf350, I am having the same problem could you please share the link with me too.

Mod57 said:
Sprdtyf350, I am having the same problem could you please share the link with me too.
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PM sent.
I don't know if it is supposed to be a link for everyone or not or I would just post it.

No Joy with CoPilot
I purchased CoPilot through the Google Market place ($4.99 for USA) but no joy in installing it. Same 703 errors. Finally got through to someone in tech support (emails went unanswered) but their advice (basically wipe program and start again while downloading the maps separately onto my PC and then into the g-tablet) still resulted in errors. Since the holiday is coming up, this will probably not get solved in time for next weeks vacation/test run.
Oh well. For five bucks I wasn't expecting a lot and my MIO unit is still operational. Just hoping for some text to speech voice turns from my g-tablet. I will poke again after the holidays. Seems like a combination of the date not resetting or hard coded in the downloaded apk or authentification not getting out (since it is a wifi only machine; the program is expecting the telephone).
Unless anyone has any other suggestions?

success install after rom uprade
I installed latest ROM upgrade (3.1.1) and was able to get co-pilot installed and working. Combination of wiping user data and alk receiving gapps sales information.
No luck with John or Lisa. Anyone with hints for getting the voice portion working.

Bluetooth GPS

Hi guys,
I was wondering what combination of bluetooth devices i will need to get GPS functionality for my NC. Do i just need a bluetooth gps reciever?
Any link to products is appreciated!
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i do not have a smartphone

jleong89 said:
Hi guys,
I was wondering what combination of bluetooth devices i will need to get GPS functionality for my NC. Do i just need a bluetooth gps reciever?
Any link to products is appreciated!
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i do not have a smartphone
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http://www.appbrain.com/app/bluetooth-gps-provider/de.mobilej.btgps if you're using the new build/kernel with bluetooth working.
Otherwise, not going to work.

I have been able to successfully pair my NC with a Global Sat 352 bluetooth GPS receiver using CM nightly 17 and BlueGPS4droid. It works in Google Maps but the range is horrible, around 12 inches.

I have a really stupid question about this.
I don't see how it will work with just GPS.
I understand that GPS will give you location, but what about data for getting the maps?
When I'm using google maps on my blackberry or my wife's Iphone, it needs to download the map via data aside from just providing location.
Does the GPS do that as well?
Thanks for your patience.

hanbalfrek said:
I have a really stupid question about this.
I don't see how it will work with just GPS.
I understand that GPS will give you location, but what about data for getting the maps?
When I'm using google maps on my blackberry or my wife's Iphone, it needs to download the map via data aside from just providing location.
Does the GPS do that as well?
Thanks for your patience.
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You will need data connection (tethered to another phone if you are on the road) to use Google maps(navigation). There are a few programs (Navigon and Co Pilot Live are two I found)that install all the map data that they use to your SD Card so you don't need a data connection.

you need an external bluetooth gps receiver. Install the Program "Bluetooth GPS" to your nook and use it to connect the bluetooth GPS Receiver.
They are roughly $50+
It needs to be NMEA compatible.

chisleu said:
you need an external bluetooth gps receiver. Install the Program "Bluetooth GPS" to your nook and use it to connect the bluetooth GPS Receiver.
They are roughly $50+
It needs to be NMEA compatible.
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I have been able to use my windows phone using gps2blue and that works too for gps.

chisleu said:
you need an external bluetooth gps receiver. Install the Program "Bluetooth GPS" to your nook and use it to connect the bluetooth GPS Receiver.
They are roughly $50+
It needs to be NMEA compatible.
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so i do NOT need a data plan correct? that app + a receiver should allow me to use google maps gps (or other apps) on the road right?

jleong89 said:
so i do NOT need a data plan correct? that app + a receiver should allow me to use google maps gps (or other apps) on the road right?
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The latest version of Google Maps will download and cache your route if you plan it in advance while on a WiFi connection, however, I haven't had a lot of success retrieving that cache once I get on the road...and usually end up re-downloading the map over my data connection.
So the answer is: You PROBABLY DO NEED a data plan. Unless you buy map software that downloads all the maps locally, there are a few Apps in the market.

There's a Gmap cacher program that I use on my netbook.
Perhaps something similar (or another gps program with prebuilt maps) for the nook?
(I think it's absolutely ridiculous to require a data connection for any program like this, it can be done preloaded at home. I also despise requirements of cell phone data plans based on this premise.......)

I know this is a little off topic but there's an app that allows you to share your phones gps over wifi.
You install the host on your phone and the client is installed on your book.
I am going to search for it.....
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I found it! Its called tethergps by compton software.
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speedy1979 said:
I know this is a little off topic but there's an app that allows you to share your phones gps over wifi.
You install the host on your phone and the client is installed on your book.
I am going to search for it.....
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thanks but i do not have a smartphone or a phone that requires a data plan (just a regular txt talk camera phone ) but i am sure other's will appreciate the app you found!

joetrizeo said:
There's a Gmap cacher program that I use on my netbook.
Perhaps something similar (or another gps program with prebuilt maps) for the nook?
(I think it's absolutely ridiculous to require a data connection for any program like this, it can be done preloaded at home. I also despise requirements of cell phone data plans based on this premise.......)
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Backcountry Navigator can pre-download all kinds of different maps, OSM, Topo, etc..

great thanks guys! are there any particular gps receiver brands or chips that produce significantly better results than another?
anymore suggestions are welcome.

[URL="http://www.dealextreme.com/p/holux-m-1000-32-channel-bluetooth-car-gps-receiver-25563"]http://www.dealextreme.com/p/holux-m-1000-32-channel-bluetooth-car-gps-receiver-25563[/URL]
I'm looking at getting one of these guys from DealExtreme. The reviews are all pretty positive about the battery life, the speed, and it's ability to lock on to many satellites reliably.
I'm really close to pulling the trigger on one.

Working OK for me with my BT GPT-600 SiRF Star III GPS.
Range is about 3 feet, so that knida sucks, but same as all the rest of the BT range so far.
Same as this one:
http://compare.ebay.com/like/150572...fe1ec11&itemid=150572160930&ff4=263602_309572
Since I have an HTC EVO, I think I will still use the tetherGPS, so I can get the data along with it.

Is there anything like tetherGPS for other phone OSes (Blackberry, Windows Mobile, iOS)? I have a BB at the moment; they suck, but it does have a functional GPS chip.

thanks for the links guys. i will check them out

GPS Tethering

When I saw the Black Friday deal for $37, I couldn't resist grabbing one to use as a bigger navigation screen. Ooops. I didn't realize it did not have GPS functionality. Thankfully, there are options to tether your phone's GPS to the Fire. I've tried several apps, and have gotten them to connect up, but I'm having issues with both Google Maps and Waze. Has anyone tried this and gotten it to work correctly? The issue I'm having, both apps will detect the correct GPS location and place my vehicle accordingly, but both apps also will not correlate that with navigation function. It's like they are half working. Can anyone confirm or deny getting it work correctly, and if so, which apps? I've tried a couple and have the same results with both. GPS Tether and TetherGPS.

I got it to work! There are some issues with dropped GPS signals, but I finally got the correct app and settings to have tethering working. I will be putting together a post explaining it, in case anyone wants to use their Fire as a navigation system.

xm41907 said:
I got it to work! There are some issues with dropped GPS signals, but I finally got the correct app and settings to have tethering working. I will be putting together a post explaining it, in case anyone wants to use their Fire as a navigation system.
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Which apps did you use? Very interested in getting this to work.

xm41907 said:
I got it to work! There are some issues with dropped GPS signals, but I finally got the correct app and settings to have tethering working. I will be putting together a post explaining it, in case anyone wants to use their Fire as a navigation system.
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Also interested

First, you need to make a wifi hotspot with your phone. I'm on Verizon and have that as part of my plan. If not, look into FoxFi. Once you've got the hotspot up and running well with the Fire, then you need a GPS tethering app. I tried a lot and kept having issues with Waze or Google Maps not working right. TetherGPShttps://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.comptonsoft.tgps&hl=en is what worked for me. You need to install it on both devices. Also, you need to go into developer options and turn on mock locations. Once you're set up, just connect via the hotspot, open TetherGPS on your phone and start the server, then open it on the fire and start the client. I do have some issues with it dropping signal every so often, but a quick toggle of the client and it's working again. I hope that helps!
Also, grab yourself a magnetic dash mount. The Fire works great with the Scosche mounts from Walmart.