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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..

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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.

Bluegps help please

I'm trying to connect to my magellan maestro gps unit. In settings, the bluetooth says paired but not connected. This is where bluegps comes in, right? In bluegps, I chose the magellan unit and then right below it I pressed it to try to connect. But everytime I try to connect, it disconnects saying "Cannot start: Too many connection problems".
Yes, the maestro unit has pairing and connection on. It recognizes the gtab as vegan 5.1.1.
What settings in the bluegps I need to do?

I was having similar issues with the application, so based on another thread, I tried out Googoo Android's Bluetooth GPS. It's available on the Market, but you'll have to sideload it from another device or find the APK (posted on another thread here). That application worked much better for me.

I use 'Bluetooth GPS Provider'
https://market.android.com/details?id=de.mobilej.btgps&feature=search_result
Has been the most stable for me.
If you can't load from market, here is a copy in my DropBox.
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/9669866/BluetoothGPSprovider.apk

Figured out what's wrong. After reading around the net, figured out that the gps unit I have only allows bluetooth connection to transfer data files. GPS signal won't share.

Thanks Zaphod-Beeblebrox
Zaphod-Beeblebrox said:
I use 'Bluetooth GPS Provider'
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Has been the most stable for me.
If you can't load from market, here is a copy in my DropBox.
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You're awesome. I've been searching around for a couple of days now trying to get my bluetooth G-Sat gps to pair with my new gtab. After grabbing 'Bluetooth GPS Provider' from your dropbox and installing via adb, I'm now able to use the gps puck, thanks.

Zaphod-Beeblebrox said:
I use 'Bluetooth GPS Provider'
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I've actually had that app cause my tablet to freeze twice now and I had to force a reboot (tap the hell out of the power button). TnT Lite 4.4.0. I'm wondering if it's an isolated issue or no because before the thing froze, it was working rather well.

i got my bt gps unit working in google maps.. but that is no good driving around. and cannot get sygic aura or mobile maps to work.

lgkahn said:
i got my bt gps unit working in google maps.. but that is no good driving around. and cannot get sygic aura or mobile maps to work.
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Here are a lot of threads about Bluetooth GPS and need of data connection when using Google maps.
Therefore you need GPS software with pre-loaded maps, like CoPilot.
It's on the market around $5.00 for USA.
I use it and love it!! LOL

Papa Midnight said:
I've actually had that app cause my tablet to freeze twice now and I had to force a reboot (tap the hell out of the power button). TnT Lite 4.4.0. I'm wondering if it's an isolated issue or no because before the thing froze, it was working rather well.
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I use BlueGPS with TNTL 4.2.5. Works with no hiccups....
Possibly different kernel??

(Q) Gps on Wifi only 7

I onow this is extremely noobish. However I have the 5 and wifi only 7. Believe it or not thre is not a lot on youtube or general searches n the wifi 7.
I have 2.2.2 stock n here and it has gps in the settngs but when ve been outside ve opened my navigation and the 7 never stops looking for a gps signal. My 5 s n att and thus has 3g. Gps woks great on it.
I did do the tweak of removimg the phone and telephony.apk. not sure f that wouldve messed anything up.
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sdelliott31 said:
I onow this is extremely noobish. However I have the 5 and wifi only 7. Believe it or not thre is not a lot on youtube or general searches n the wifi 7.
I have 2.2.2 stock n here and it has gps in the settngs but when ve been outside ve opened my navigation and the 7 never stops looking for a gps signal. My 5 s n att and thus has 3g. Gps woks great on it.
I did do the tweak of removimg the phone and telephony.apk. not sure f that wouldve messed anything up.
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Ok, I did a little test this morning. I have the same DS7 wifi as you with phone.apk and telephony.apk removed and no other mod, running stock 2.2.2.
I was able to get a GPS signal. I used Google's Navigation app, it prompted me to install a text to speech app, which I did and the result was awesome! I now have a glorified GPS with text to speech for free. I did a test run and it guided me to my office without any problem. The GPS signal was picked up as soon as I got out of my house and stayed connected all the way to final destination, about 10 miles drive distance.
The only little caveat is that you need to have a constant connection to the internet so that Google map is downloaded as you drive. I was able to do this with a personal wifi hotspot.
I hope this answered your question. Blessings!!!

otnos said:
Ok, I did a little test this morning. I have the same DS7 wifi as you with phone.apk and telephony.apk removed and no other mod, running stock 2.2.2.
I was able to get a GPS signal. I used Google's Navigation app, it prompted me to install a text to speech app, which I did and the result was awesome! I now have a glorified GPS with text to speech for free. I did a test run and it guided me to my office without any problem. The GPS signal was picked up as soon as I got out of my house and stayed connected all the way to final destination, about 10 miles drive distance.
The only little caveat is that you need to have a constant connection to the internet so that Google map is downloaded as you drive. I was able to do this with a personal wifi hotspot.
I hope this answered your question. Blessings!!!
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Actually, Google Maps app can now cache your directions so you can still use the GPS when you have no signal. There's also limited offline mode right now, with full offline mode coming soon.

I have heard that Google Maps can now cached maps, but I do not see this option in their Navigation app. The Navigation app does say that if you loose connection, it will continue to guide you as long as you don't deviate from the original route. Is this what they mean by map caching???

otnos said:
it will continue to guide you as long as you don't deviate from the original route. Is this what they mean by map caching???
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Actually you can do minor deviations and it will correct. I've purposely tried it out and it will recalculate for minor changes without data connection. For those looking to save maps is done in the mapping app and it's turned on under settings, Labs. It will save an area 10 miles around the center point.
These saved maps only work for maps. They will not work for navigation without a wifi or 3g data source. The full off line use is coming.

GPS?

The ifixit teardown indicated the possibility of a GPS capable chip in the 7" model.
Anyone load a GPS app and see if you get any results?
Thanks!

Google Maps location doesn't work, and I have been unsuccessful sideloading any of the GPS apps I have available. All fail on install.

What about one of the free GPS apps on the Amazon app store, like:
http://www.amazon.com/EclipSim-GPS-...ps&ie=UTF8&qid=1348158531&sr=1-1&keywords=gps

bleclair said:
What about one of the free GPS apps on the Amazon app store, like:
http://www.amazon.com/EclipSim-GPS-...ps&ie=UTF8&qid=1348158531&sr=1-1&keywords=gps
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Hmm well interestingly enough that one installed. It took a while, but it gave me a coordinate read out as well (see screenshot, I blanked out my location but you can see what I mean). I'm not familiar with that app, so I don't know if it uses Wifi at all for determining location. It does have an option for "do not launch if GPS is not enabled" though and that is set by default. Yet, it works. You have my wondering now, I'll keep playing with some of the other apps I'm a bit more familiar with and see if I can get them to install.

The OS build might not have adequate drivers to run the GPS. This might get fixed once we get a different ROM....someday.

I have google maps up and running, though I believe it is functioning off wifi location, the location is off a little. I installed GPS satellite app and it launches, gives me data but does not show that it is picking up any satellites.

alkemist80 said:
I have google maps up and running, though I believe it is functioning off wifi location, the location is off a little. I installed GPS satellite app and it launches, gives me data but does not show that it is picking up any satellites.
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I got GPS Test Plus installed and see the same. It doesn't find any satellites, but it is indeed finding my location based on Wifi. Acurracy of only about 200 feet. Think we are SOL for now.
UPDATE: I am playing with it more (it has a handy green light when it has GPS signal) that is yellow with WIFI off, and Green with it on. Seems to indicate it only uses Wifi for location.

even if gps is on the chip, maybe there's no antenna ?

So far no joy on getting any sort of GPS working. I bought a TomTom BlueTooth GPS module and it will not pair with the Fire HD. I get a message saying that the BlueTooth device is not compatible. None of the apps to make it work will even install.
Amazon apparently went all out in preventing people from using GPS. From what I understand the Nook will allow you to use a BlueTooth GPS.
FWIW, I tried using Google Maps on the way to and from work the last few days, and it is starting to get pretty good at finding my location via WiFi. Most of the time it was showing me within a block of my actual location, and sometimes it was actually tracking me accurately, even showing me driving up to an intersection and stopping right at the intersection. It seems to get better every time I take the same route.
I did discover that the Fire HD has a magnetic compass and accelerometer. But the compass is not very reliable.
I have a sneaky suspicion that there were some lawyers involved in these decisions...

Amazon took it really out of their way to lock down their tablets. They don't want people to use anything that doesn't rely on their services. Such as maps, either it be google, Bing, tomtom, anything not made by them. Amazon never activated voice search, the potential is there (apk in system files) but until they make it used through their ecosystem, KFHD will probably never see it. They even make it annoying to change the keyboard. Supposedly according too their website, BT only works with headphones. That is a complete limitation and annoyance.
As for GPS, I can see it somewhat irrelevant on a device that is wifi only and was omitted, though I do enjoy it on my N7. Something, I believe it was hootsuite would constantly annoy me about location services when I had it turned off, as they claimed it was turned off via twitter and had no options and I had it off in my twitter. Location services on the KFHD killed my battery for some unknown reason.

alkemist80 said:
As for GPS, I can see it somewhat irrelevant on a device that is wifi only and was omitted, though I do enjoy it on my N7.
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How so? With Maps you can download your entire city to use offline. If you start Navigation while online, and give it a couple of minutes to cache the info, it will take you all the way to your destination offline. I tested this on a 5 hour trip, and the audible turn-by-turn took me all the way to the destination, even though in some places the map itself was blank, and it didn't know the name of the street or exit. "Take the exit on the right" instead of "Take exit 6" It was even able to do some limited rerouting offline (which is something fairly new)
Besides, now I have a MiFi and a phone with a portable HotSpot. .On long trips, however, I turn off the MiFi while underway unless I need a major reroute, or need to find something. On a long trip a few weeks ago, my wife called from our tax accountant's office and needed some info from an old bank statement. I was out in the middle of nowhere in Alabama, and I though I was going to have to drive to Birmingham to find a Wells Fargo. So I fired up the MiFi, and asked my N7 "Google...where is the nearest Wells Fargo?" and it found one in a small town less than 10 minutes away and led me straight there.
Driving in Atlanta drives me insane. Now with the MiFi and Google Maps, I can see where the stop-and-go traffic jams are and get around them.
Irrelevant??? Not hardly!
I REALLY wanted the GPS to work on the Fire HD because the pitiful speakers on the N7 aren't loud enough to hear turn-by-turn directions in heavy traffic or heavy rain, or while the radio is playing. And the washed out screen on the N7 makes it hard to make out the streets (white and yellow on off-white) They stand out much better on the Fire HD's screen.

Not everyone tethers data through their phone or device. Most cell phone plans still require additional payment services. I refuse to pay another $35-$40 a month just to tether data. If I want to use GPS, then I use my phone or my Garmin Nuvi, though I prefer google maps since they are mostly up to date.
Caching maps, ok, but you need to know exactly where you want to go. Without data, the GPS is useless unless you are using a strict GPS app to determine location only. Amazon took it out to reduce costs. While it's nice to have, it's irrelevant to their entertainment device, they don't want you to use maps anyways.

question
Would it be possible to make a hack to enable spp bluetooth profile on KFHD. Because the tomtom bluetooth gps receiver uses that profile.
I have to completely agree with drhanley i wish i could have at least bluetooth gps on the kindle fire hd.
Drhanley have you seen in the android market bluetooth spp app make an app from the market could enable the spp profile needed for tomtom gps receiver ????????

Bluetooth GPS working

Using verygreen's emmc install 6/24 I paired with my SirfIII Bluetooth.
Did not work initially until I installed this;
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...?t=W251bGwsMSwyLDEsImRlLm1vYmlsZWouYnRncHMiXQ..
A blue tooth provider. There's others (one on source forge) but this works for me.
Hope this helps.

As of the last update of this app, it works on stock too. I had it working with my BT-359, but I lost that on my vacation ( just this weekend )! I just purchased a replacement off of eBay. Sigh....

RageAgain said:
As of the last update of this app, it works on stock too. I had it working with my BT-359, but I lost that on my vacation ( just this weekend )! I just purchased a replacement off of eBay. Sigh....
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I have a GPSlim236. On stock. It pairs but it seems there's absolutely no BT activity. I have checked Use Mock Locations. Nothing seems to happen. Any hints?

m509272 said:
I have a GPSlim236. On stock. It pairs but it seems there's absolutely no BT activity. I have checked Use Mock Locations. Nothing seems to happen. Any hints?
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Just to be clear I need to know the exact steps you are taking when trying to enable GPS. They should be:
1) Have Bluetooth GPS Provider loaded.
2) Have Allow Mock Locations and GPS Satellites enabled.
3) Pair the bluetooth GPS.
4) In Bluetooth GPS Provider choose your GPS, and in its settings make sure the GPS type is set to SiRF III ( or whatever your actual GPS type is ).
5) Start Bluetooth GPS Provider ( I also enable Bluetooth switching in the app, but that is my preference since I am currently using no other bluetooth devices ).
6) Use GPS applications.
Hopefully I haven't left anything out...
But as they say, it works for me.

I think step 2 is where the problem lies. I enable mock locations under the developer options. Where is enable GPS satellites? It is usually under Location but I only have Wi-Fi and Use Google...
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Just to be clear I need to know the exact steps you are taking when trying to enable GPS. They should be:
1) Have Bluetooth GPS Provider loaded.
2) Have Allow Mock Locations and GPS Satellites enabled.
3) Pair the bluetooth GPS.
4) In Bluetooth GPS Provider choose your GPS, and in its settings make sure the GPS type is set to SiRF III ( or whatever your actual GPS type is ).
5) Start Bluetooth GPS Provider ( I also enable Bluetooth switching in the app, but that is my preference since I am currently using no other bluetooth devices ).
6) Use GPS applications.
Hopefully I haven't left anything out...
But as they say, it works for me.
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GPS on stock
m509272 said:
I think step 2 is where the problem lies. I enable mock locations under the developer options. Where is enable GPS satellites? It is usually under Location but I only have Wi-Fi and Use Google...
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I am so sorry, I had brainfreeze. On stock you need to do the:
Extras - includes enabling Unknown Sources - (rev3 - 5/6/2013)
From the | [CWM/ROOT/EXTRAS] HD/HDplus Stock Root and other Mods - via CWM flashable zips | thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2062613
to enable GPS permissions, and as a bonus sideloading of apks and userinit. I did this mod on my stock with no adverse effects. Of course, mileage may vary, so don't forget to do a backup if you do this as well.

This is where the problem lies. I have tried flashing that twice. looks like it flashes ok on CWM but GPS Satellite option never appears. Do I need to root first?
That thread seems to indicate you do not need to root but perhaps in this case it is incorrect
"All of the zips below can be installed and work without the Universal Root if you don't want to be rooted. Just copy any additional zips to the SD while it is inserted in the PC, remove from the PC, insert into the Nook again and boot to the CWM and install per the previous paragraph".
Thanks for your help so far!
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I am so sorry, I had brainfreeze. On stock you need to do the:
Extras - includes enabling Unknown Sources - (rev3 - 5/6/2013)
From the | [CWM/ROOT/EXTRAS] HD/HDplus Stock Root and other Mods - via CWM flashable zips | thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2062613
to enable GPS permissions, and as a bonus sideloading of apks and userinit. I did this mod on my stock with no adverse effects. Of course, mileage may vary, so don't forget to do a backup if you do this as well.
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m509272 said:
This is where the problem lies. I have tried flashing that twice. looks like it flashes ok on CWM but GPS Satellite option never appears. Do I need to root first?
That thread seems to indicate you do not need to root but perhaps in this case it is incorrect
"All of the zips below can be installed and work without the Universal Root if you don't want to be rooted. Just copy any additional zips to the SD while it is inserted in the PC, remove from the PC, insert into the Nook again and boot to the CWM and install per the previous paragraph".
Thanks for your help so far!
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Thanks for putting up with my brainfreeze.
Okay, revised steps, since you already loaded the 'Extras' and enabled 'Mock Locations'.
1) Pair Bluetooth GPS.
2) In Bluetooth GPS Provider choose your GPS receiver, and then press 'START'.
3) In Bluetooth GPS Provider 'Preferences' set GPS Type to SiRF ( if that is your type ).
4) Use GPS apps.
Everything else is just and illusion...

RageAgain said:
As of the last update of this app, it works on stock too. I had it working with my BT-359, but I lost that on my vacation ( just this weekend )! I just purchased a replacement off of eBay. Sigh....
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I'm looking at acquiring the BT359 and have a few questions if anyone is still following this...
Is there any reason to chose Bluetooth GPS Provider over the Globalsat's GPSInfo app?
Am I assuming correctly that this can be pointed at G-Maps?
Have you heard of or used any navigational apps that work?
TIA!

Navigator
catseyenu said:
I'm looking at acquiring the BT359 and have a few questions if anyone is still following this...
Is there any reason to chose Bluetooth GPS Provider over the Globalsat's GPSInfo app?
Am I assuming correctly that this can be pointed at G-Maps?
Have you heard of or used any navigational apps that work?
TIA!
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I haven't tried GPSInfo yet, I need to look into that.
I use Bluetooth GPS Provider with MapFactor: GPS Navigation, which is my new favorite.
It works on an unrooted tablet ( my new one - a Hannspree SN14T71, I know, huge ) with no built in GPS support, as well as my Nook HD+, which is rooted and on CM11.

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I haven't tried GPSInfo yet, I need to look into that.
I use Bluetooth GPS Provider with MapFactor: GPS Navigation, which is my new favorite.
It works on an unrooted tablet ( my new one - a Hannspree SN14T71, I know, huge ) with no built in GPS support, as well as my Nook HD+, which is rooted and on CM11.
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Much appreciated RageAgain.
After reading up a little more on these 2 apps I noticed Bluetooth GPS Provider has more downloads, better reviews, recent updates and is noted to work with Google maps.
The manufacturer's app, GPSInfo hasn't been updated since 2011...
May I ask how sensitive the BT359 is in regard to placement of the device in an auto?
Would I be able to hide in in the console or glove box & still acquire position?
Also, I see I can use this on my phone as well... how is the trade off on battery between using the Bluetooth radio and built in GPS on a phone?
Thanks again!

catseyenu said:
Much appreciated RageAgain.
After reading up a little more on these 2 apps I noticed Bluetooth GPS Provider has more downloads, better reviews, recent updates and is noted to work with Google maps.
The manufacturer's app, GPSInfo hasn't been updated since 2011...
May I ask how sensitive the BT359 is in regard to placement of the device in an auto?
Would I be able to hide in in the console or glove box & still acquire position?
Also, I see I can use this on my phone as well... how is the trade off on battery between using the Bluetooth radio and built in GPS on a phone?
Thanks again!
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As to sensitivity, I would say it is pretty good. You need line of sight, so you can't have metal in the way. I would say try it, as different vehicles have different specs as to metals and metallicized plastics.
Aside from running your own tests for power utilization per device, or looking up the chip specs, I would look for reviews for the particular device in question. I know this, I have Galaxy Players and the built in GPS is crap, so power consumption doesn't even come into the equation for those devices. On the other hand, I have an LG smartphone that I got cheap and even though I don't have phone service for it it works well as a stand alone device where GPS is concerned.
I mainly got my BT359s ( yes, I bought another to replace the one I couldn't find, and then my mom found it so I have two ) to use with tablets with no built in GPS.