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[Fire Themes and Apps] AlwaysLucky:
If anyone is having stability or functional problems with the WiFi Hotspot sharing, I'm curious about your hotspot setup. Are you using the integrated hotspot AP in Android? If not, what 3rd party hotspot AP app are you using? Also, what device are you using for the hotspot sharing device? That information may be a good clue as to what I need to look at to stabilize the WiFi hotspot sharing. Feedback suggests the WiFi hotspot location sharing is working and stable at this time for a very large majority of devices and hotspot setups, so I'm very curious what is different about your setup that prevents it from having success and/or stability over the WiFi hotspot.

Stable delivery of the location to the receiving device (regardless of the accuracy) is really what I'm looking at here, because the accuracy is dependent on the sharing devices' GPS receiver and its ability to see open sky to obtain a satellite lock. Of all people I know how frustrating that can be, because I live in heavily wooded area, and the accuracy of my sharing location is somewhere around 3000m before it can finally obtain a GPS satellite lock. :eek:

I found a bug that makes the sharing notification disappear/reappear when restarting the app while sharing, and the fix will be in the next version. Thanks for anyone's help in testing!
[Fire Themes and Apps] DB126:
Hi

Sending device is a XT1030 (Motorola Droid Mini) which is essentially a downsized 2nd gen Moto X running the same firmware. I use the integrated AP on a daily basis and find it to be quite reliable. Receiving devices for latest test included a 5th gen Fire running CM 12.1 and a 3rd gen HDX with a custom rom. I didn't spend much time assessing WiFi connectivity in this testing round as my long term preference is Bluetooth. I will redo the WiFi setup later today to make sure user error didn't come into play. If issues persist I will share more detail on AP configuration.

While stable delivery of location is obviously fundamental to the operation of GPS tether my primary concern is what location is utilized which tends not to be GPS derived in my case. Whether that reflects coordinates sent or which 'fused' location takes precedence on the receiving end was undetermined in my limited testing. Google's guesstimate is of no interest to me as I can get that directly from the receiving device given Google has sucessfully cataloged most of the business/residential APs in my areas (not mine).

I'll post back updated WiFi tether findings ASAP.
[Fire Themes and Apps] AlwaysLucky:
Update 2.1.1 posted to Google Play Store

I posted another update addressing stability issues ( [MENTION=5488402]Davey126[/MENTION] ) and Play Store/Play Services compatibility issues ( [MENTION=7271427]julianporter5[/MENTION] ), as well as some miscellaneous bugs. I also made great advances in the NMEA functionality, and it seems to consistently and reliably work great with GpsGate for Windows for me. If anyone else uses the NMEA sharing to a non-Android device, I would love to hear any results you come up with.

Check it out!
[Fire Themes and Apps] AlwaysLucky:
With the new 2.1.1 version, I've had rare reports of high battery drain, even when everything is disabled. Could anyone confirm this for me?
[Fire Themes and Apps] gtallmadge:
Yes, high battery drain here, had to remove the app. I am using the Fire Nexus Rom.
[Fire Themes and Apps] AlwaysLucky:
Just to clarify, you had high battery drain on the receiving device (the Fire tablet), even after disabling any GPS Tether receiving?

Also, did this same drain occur on the sharing device you were using? Any further details would be much appreciated. :o
[Fire Themes and Apps] andyLa:
Hi,

First of all, Thanks for the great app. Until now the best GPS Tethering App I have come across...!

I have seen some high battery drain on my receiving Galaxy S3 device. Not 100% to reproduce, but still happening often.

However maybe I am the culprit here? :)

Question in this relation:

I am using the app for tethering via Wifi between 2 Galaxy 3 phones (Wifi AP on sending device).

This is for some car applications, so I am starting / stopping apps via Tasker. As I did not find an "intent" for closing GPS Tether, I left it running in the background. This has worked reasonably for some time, but since a few weeks I have a issues that battery of the receiver drains in 3-4 hours.

Battery app in Android shows GPS Tether as largest consumer, and "Location service" getting activated constantly after leaving the car.

Is there recommended way of stopping (and later re-starting) GPS Tether via Tasker?

Side-question, might not relate to this app but maybe you know of this:

When having the Wifi-AP activated in the sender activation, still "something" tries to activate Wifi, resulting in these constant popups warning the Wifi activation would result in disabling Wifi Tethering...

In Wifi settings I have disabled Wifi location scanning, but have a feeling that some apps do not care about this setting.

Any idea about this?
[Fire Themes and Apps] AlwaysLucky:
I have gotten a few requests to add in some intents that Tasker could use to automate enabling the services, so I will add those in the next version. Thanks for the idea.

In the mean time the home screen widgets work great for me. Try them out, there is a widget for each service and they turn black and white when disabled giving you an indicator.

On the side-question, I need just a little more info. What exactly is the pop-up saying? Is it something from GPS Tether or Android OS? Is it trying to enable the Wifi if GPS Tether is enabled? If so, what service exactly is causing this?

Thanks for the info and thanks for the compliment. Development has been slow on it lately because of life stuff, but I have a small list of features that I will be adding; including tasker intents and improvements to NMEA.
[Fire Themes and Apps] andyLa:
Good to hear about new features planned, especially the intents!

High prio is typically one to cleanly close the app. Not sure if it is required to separately disable the tethering before closing...?

Looking forward to these :)

On this popup, it is defjnitely an Android OS thing. Says "turning on wifi will disable the hotspot".

You can reproduce yourself easily by enabling a wifi hotspot, and then manually trying to enable wifi.

Many threads around on Goolge, but nothng that I could get a fix from yet.

Thought of asking here, as users of GPS Tether might often use wifi hotspot functionaity.

Some additional input on the battery drainage I face: while before drainage happened often on "location" staying active, last time the battery status told me that GPS Tether kept the phone "awake" constantly for 5+ hours (from disconnecting from wifi/server until battery flat).

I have now rooted my phone, so Tasker can get a "harder" shot at killing GPS Tether, when I leave the car. Will see, if I can get improvements here.
[Fire Themes and Apps] AlwaysLucky:
That is excellent information on the battery drain and pop-ups. I think I know whats going on now. Thanks so much. Give me at least a few weeks to get a new version out because holidays are coming. :p
[Fire Themes and Apps] theanchorman:
I might not be understanding the GPS tether, but does this app allow me to use apps for

directions

like Google Maps and Waze?

I have the below items done:

-Amazon Fire 7' tablet which is rooted w/Nexus rom and my phone is non-rooted Galaxy S6

-Downloaded the GPS tether app on both devices

-Wifi Hotspot sharing on S6 and Wifi Hotspot receiving on my tablet

-Enabled SuperSu to grant access for GPS tether to work (root method), but also enabled Mock location app on my tablet but not my S6.

-High Accuracy on both devices

I tried using the GPS tether app but Google Maps or Waze did not seem to be functioning properly while I was in the car. The gps would not follow me easily. Am I doing something wrong?
[Fire Themes and Apps] AlwaysLucky:
The location is shared from one Android to another via a Wifi Hotspot or a paired Bluetooth connection. Once the sharing has connected and started, a notification will appear in the status bar of both devices. When using the shared location on the receiving device, it is shared to the entire Android OS. It simulates an actual built-in GPS, allowing any app on the receiving device to use the location that is being shared; even simultaneously if you wanted.

If you're still unable to connect through wifi, I would check these things first:

- Make sure the Hotspot AP is enabled on the sharing device. In most Android versions, it is located in Settings > Wireless & networks > More > Tethering and portable hotspot > Portable WiFi hotspot. Keep in mind the location of that may vary if OEM stock ROMs are being used.

- Ensure the receiving device successfully connects to the sharing device's Wifi hotspot, and doesn't try to hop to another Wifi connection (ie a home router)

Once you verify all is good with that, then open GPS Tether on both devices and make sure Wifi Sharing and Wifi Receiving is enabled respectively. You should see the GPS Tether notification appear in the status bar soon after enabling it on both devices.

Sorry for the delayed response, I've been out of town. Let me know how it goes! :)
[Fire Themes and Apps] theanchorman:
I believe I tried all of the steps you mentioned and it still was not working, but I will keep trying. My ultimate goal is to get the Fire 7 mounted in my car dash, so I could use Waze/ google maps while driving for directions. At the moment the GPS tether for wifi gives me directions but my location icon in the application does not follow me as I start to drive.
[Fire Themes and Apps] theanchorman:
Okay so it finally worked. Looks like my Waze app just took a minute or so to get the gps signal. Now trying figure out how to reduce the battery consumption on both devices (S6 and Fire tablet). If you close GPS Tether completely does it still consume battery? Do I have to go in the app and turn off sharing/receiving then kill app? I am using Macrodroid to run GPS Tether & Waze and kill both applications when i plug in & remove the aux headphone in car.
[Fire Themes and Apps] beejkitsune:
Has there been any progress with the Tasker intents?
[Fire Themes and Apps] AlwaysLucky:
Yes, sorry for the delay. I'm testing an open beta that includes public intents. If you'd like to help test it, you can do so HERE. The public intents are posted in version changes.
[Fire Themes and Apps] beejkitsune:
No need to apologise, I'm you have more important things in your life that take priority. I'd be happy to help test it and thank you, by the way, this app is exactly what I needed for my car infotainment setup.

A job well done and much appreciated.
[Fire Themes and Apps] nynativ:
GPS drops

Does anyone else have the GPS drop out from time to time? I'm using Hotspot tether. Works great but from time to time the GPS signal on the Tablet drops out.

*edit* - My phone is an S7 Edge
[Fire Themes and Apps] AlwaysLucky:
That's weird indeed. Is your S7 using a custom or stock ROM? Also, is your GPS set to battery-saving or best accuracy? I'll try to resolve this if I find it to be the fault of GPS Tether. In the meantime, you can try using the open beta and see if that resolves it.
[Fire Themes and Apps] AlwaysLucky:
I appreciate that! I'm curious how the intents are working for you? Any problems?
[Fire Themes and Apps] nynativ:
My S7 Edge is using a stock ROM however my Fire Tablet is using a CM build. My GPS is set to High Accuracy. I'll try the open beta. Thanks!
[Fire Themes and Apps] Enmi:
No woooonder I couldn't get it to work when I upgraded to Android 7.1.2!! Yeesh! I was about to think it was some sort of weird permissions issue when I went from 7.0 to 7.1.2 on my phone, but I figured out the problem and fixed it. :)

For reference, here are my devices:

Huawei Ascend Mate2, with LinesgeOS 7.1.2 rooted

Amazon Fire 2015, rooted with a custom OS

I wasn't aware that GPS tether ONLY got gps data, and not cell data too like google play services does. Once I learned that, I turned my phone's location settings to DEVICE ONLY, so only aGPS data was used, and uninstalled the beta (kept crashing on both tablet and phone when wifi tether was turned off, or when it wasn't connected) This fixed the problem of random, inconsistent gps fixes and at one point, not even getting a fix at all.

EDIT: Also, for some reason, with location set to high accuracy on phone, it only worked when google maps was running active or navigating. O.o the moment I quit Maps, it stops lol

;TLDR:

Set Location Settings on phone to DEVICE ONLY. Beta's nice, but crashes if not actually connected when active. Keep up the great work! :D
[Fire Themes and Apps] RazieLvX:
Hi, I have a LG G5 with GPS problems and I'm trying to use an old Moto G (2013) (I have a 2014 version too) with no SIM (and then no internet conection), that works GPS very well, to share its signal to my LG G5 for navigation in Google Maps and Sygic.

I try using the original app in play store but it didn't work, may be I do a wrong configuration or process to conect, I don't know. I need to know if it's possible to make them work together like I want, and how is the correct process and configuration to make it. Is the diferent version on both smartphones an inconvenience?? Or may be the app only works for some tablets??

Thanks a lot for the help.
[Fire Themes and Apps] pixelpop:
I just picked up a GlobalSat BT-821 Bluetooth GPS Receiver from Amazon with the intent of connecting it to my Fire HD 10 (2017) that I also just bought. Any chance that GPS Tether will connect up? I haven't been able to get Bluetooth to connect the two devices and when I try to turn GPS on, I get a message that it won't connect because GPS is disabled (even though I have location services turned on). Any ideas?
[Fire Themes and Apps] DB126:
Hmm...not sure why you would need/want GPS tether if you are using a BT/OTG GPS receiver. If looking for cellular benefits (eg: via Google navigation) create a WiFi hotspot on your phone and connect HD 10 to that. GPS signal will come from BT-821 while phone will provide Google's extended location services via WiFi.
[Fire Themes and Apps] pixelpop:
It's not so much connecting with what, but how to connect at all. I can pair both my phone (Galaxy S8) and the Bluetooth GPS Receiver to the Fire HD 10 (2017), but can't get anything to connect. I am running stock Fire OS with only Nova Launcher and LaunchHijack V3 on the Fire. I did install Google Play and some other apps (most notably Google Maps), but nothing that should affect making a Bluetooth connection or inhibit GPS from being enabled. So I am just searching options for something that works. I have even considered that there might be an ADB command that needs to be run to allow GPS to be enabled, but haven't found anything on the Internet yet.

When I use something like BT GPSInfo, the app created by GlobalSat (makers of the BT-821), I get as far as the 'Tap on "Start/Stop GPS"' step. That's when I get the message that it can't be started because GPS is disabled.
[Fire Themes and Apps] DB126:
Suspect you are running into a FireOS limitation. Amazon stripped various core services from Android 5.1 including Miracast and (likely) GPS support.
[Fire Themes and Apps] pixelpop:
Well, I think I finally stumbled onto something that works. First, I ran a couple of ADB commands but not sure if they were necessary. I didn't get a response from either command (success or failure), just back to the shell prompt after couple of seconds.

settings put secure location_providers_allowed +gps

settings put secure location_providers_allowed +network

Then I came across a little app called Bluetooth GPS. Here are links to a description of how it's used and the APK download:

http://www.skycharts.net/?page_id=2550

http://www.appsapk.com/bluetooth-gps/

Installed the app and opened it. It has an option to connect Bluetooth (which worked!) and enable mock locations (within the app, not back in settings). I immediately saw the BT-821 get a Bluetooth connection. And I am getting 10 satellites and a continuous stream of NMEA data!! Of course, I'll have to go on a drive to ensure it works, but I'm feeling better about this whole thing. :)

I'll report back with confirmation of the fix.
[Fire Themes and Apps] pixelpop:
I finally can confirm that the above configuration works wonderfully! I had 11 satellites obtained and Google Maps tracked my driving progress accurately over a distance of 70 miles. So for anyone wanting/needing a GPS solution for the Fire HD 10 (2017), the above configuration will get you there for about $50.
[Fire Themes and Apps] Aukauk:
HD8 to S7 not working

Sadly, I'm trying a lot of these suggestions, but I cannot connect my HD8 2017 (Fire OS) to my S7 through this program, although they connect normally otherwise.. I'm guessing the problem is the OS, and I'll be watching for suggestions. l love the look of the Bluetooth GPS.

I get:

Connection Failed - read failed, socket might be closed or time out, read ret:-1

Thanks.
[Fire Themes and Apps] taffy963:
Only sends GLL sentence?

I've been trialing using my Sony M2 phone which has an amazingly sensitive GPS (even gets position inside my house) to send positional information to a cheap chinese android tablet which has no GPS via wireless hotspot. I test the result using the app GPS TEST. The result is that GPS TEST on the tablet sees latitude and longitude and also the accuracy in metres .... BUT GPS TEST continuously says NO FIX. I suspect that GPS TETHER only sends the GLL sentence. This is a shame because it renders many apps unusable as they check the validity of the fix by inspecting the GGA sentence and if this is missing they will not even begin to process GLL. The VTG sentence is also useful as it gives track and speed info. Is there any chance that GPS TETHER can be modified to include the GGA and VTG sentences? Mike
[Fire Themes and Apps] Freshie01:
Not able to tether Fire tablet

Edit: I figured out the answer to my question.
[Fire Themes and Apps] Valiante:
App works great on Android 10, Pixel 3.

I was having constant "GPS - No Signal" in Waze on my Fire Tablet [with Google Services, from the Fire Toolbox].

I then enabled both Bluetooth and wifi sharing, paired my tablet to my phone's Bluetooth and bam, all working. Funny enough, I had to enable BOTH wifi and Bluetooth, otherwise I was getting absolutely no gps even though Bluetooth was connected - very bizarre.

@AlwaysLucky would the receiver on the Fire tablet work with another NMEA server? On IPhone, this app does not exist but there are some that are able to transfer NMEA signals. Are you considering maybe even making this app for IPhone too?
[Fire Themes and Apps] delmanicomio:
Hi,

I want to use this app with my Galaxy s9+ and Android Head Unit with faulty GPS unit

I always share my phone's internet to Android HU and its automated with Macrodroid. Hotspot is ready when phone connects to HU Bluetooth.

Can i make same ?

I can set launch app (GPS Tether) on boot on both devices and i want to do this because i dont want to click app on devices everytime when i get to my car
[Fire Themes and Apps] Findabayr:
Can it work on iphone 12?
[Fire Themes and Apps] TheOtherLeft:
I have just installed this on my Moto G9+ and Android 10 headunit. I enabled NMEA Wifi Sharing and both units connected easily. Do I need to have NMEA ticked? Or is it for non-Android receiving units?
[Fire Themes and Apps] Valiante:
This was removed from the play store recently. @AlwaysLucky will you be re-uploading it?
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SlDer:
sorry for my English

I have a tablet (Galaxy Tab 2 7") with CM 10.1 and I want to connect it with tl-wn722n. tl-wn722n use chipset atheros ar9271. please help me or give info how i can do this.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] NLS:
How is Kaiser GPS performance in comparison to a "normal" SiRF Star 3 GPS?
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] predo:
I've heard different opinions on this, some say it has weaker reception, some say its equally good.

Personally after few days of using it looks alright to me + you get the a-gps for quicker fix.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] NLS:
Is it possible to show a screen grab AND/OR a photo of the actual device running a map application?

I use a VGA device and find it very hard to part with it...
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] predo:
let me know what exactly do you want to see and i'll give you the screens.

Tomtom? googlemaps? map? 3D navigation? you must be more specific
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] RPG0:
Here is iGo in cockpit mode. I'm in the house, so no GPS here but it should give you an idea
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] GpsPasSion:
I'm working on a full comparison, but yes the good news compared to the HTC Trinity (see http://www.gpspassion.com/fr/articles.asp?id=175&page=6) is that A-GPS really helps shorten the time to fix in the morning and accuracy has improved as well. It still does not handle difficult urban canyon situations as well and tends to "lose it", but that would only happen in extreme conditions.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] kavi:
GPS lock times are amazingly fast for me compared to my HW6945. Started just now in my room and took about 3 seconds for a lock. Love it ;)

Tomtom 6.032

iGo

Google Maps
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] Lavachild:
im in the states and tomtom, live search, and googlemaps works flawless w/o having to install a "jumpstart" app. I prefer tomtom since the maps are preloaded so it doesnt have to use your data connection and also the buttons/screen are finger appropriate. When i load tomtom it finds satellites within 30 seconds and it will even work indoors most of the time.
[BlackBerry Priv] GiaiPhapAndroid:
Hello,

I have Blackberry Priv (international version) get error Encryption Unsuccessful, can not fix via hard reset, flash factory img from BlackBerry, somebody have any ideal to fix it.

Thanks all !

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dkjwYtZOiZk
[One (ME) General] techalive:
HTC One ME (m9ew) has no possiblity to change own notification sound. But, if you have root permission from device like: SuperSU, Superuser, etc. and File Manager you can change it.

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First you have:

-- Download or save custom notification sound to phone 'Download' folder or somewhere to Extension SDcard

-- Extension file must be *.mp3, or *.flac

-- Installed SuperSU or Superuser

-- Open content with saved notification sound with File Manger in phone (e.g. Total Commander for Android)

-- Enter to left side of tree: File system root -> /system/media/audio/notifications

-- Enter to right side of tree: (place where is custom notification sound)

-- Select your custom sound

-- Copy it to -> /system/media/audio/notifications

-- Rename any of unlike, stock sound (like e.g: Scry.mp3) to any name. I added for example new extension *.bak (in my case Scry.mp3.bak)

-- Change your notification sound to name, which you renamed just now (in my case Scry.mp3)

-- Change custom sound (Scry.mp3 in /system/media/audio/notifications) permission to 644 (Tap file in Total Commander and select Properties, push 'RWX' symbol and add selection to Group: R, and World: R (to see below number 644).

-- Quit Total Commander

-- Enter to Settings -> Personalize -> Sound: Notification Sound and select early changed sound (in my case Scry.mp3)

-- Enjoy new sound!

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INFO:

Useful apps above exist in Play Store

NO other apps to junk your smartphone (like themes, etc)

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My favourite HTC One ME Dual-SIM in action:

-- on YT (user: techalive)
[One (ME) General] coolawy:
Hi

On my one me I can setup any notification sound I want without root. Just put them into notifications folder on internal memory or SD card and it will appear on the list.

Cheers

Wysłane z mojego HTC One ME dual sim przy użyciu Tapatalka