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Questions tagged [gps]

Most Android devices have a built-in GPS receiver. GPS stands for Global Positioning System, and is a space-based satellite navigation system mainly used to obtain the device's current location, but it also provides time information.

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How can I determine which app is accessing GPS?

I have an Evo 4G with one app that I allow to access GPS periodically so I leave GPS enabled. However I see the GPS icon show up far more frequently than is scheduled for that app. I've shut down everything I could find that was a likely source. …
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Easiest way for testing the internal GPS

What is the easiest way to verify that the internal GPS module of an android device works correctly (possibly before buying some expensive navigation software)? Geotagging a foto? Running some free diagnostic tool? Please note that I'm referring to…
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Does GPS require clear view of sky to lock satellites?

I have been reading conflicting information about the GPS signal lock in the XDA Developers Forums. Certain users say they have to be outdoor to get any lock in to satellites, others say they could lock in their home basement. Which one is it?
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What do "faster GPS fix" apps do?

There are at least a dozen "Faster GPS Fix" apps in the Play Store -- one is even a $5 paid app -- and they remind me of those RAM Booster/Optimizer utilities of the 1990s. What do they do -- and the better question is: why doesn't Android do this…
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What is assisted GPS?

This site describes the Galaxy as having "Assisted GPS". What does this mean?
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Talking GPS software for Android?

I need a GPS when I use ride my bike. :\ Holding my phone in my hand is not really a solution.... Can somebody help me to find a talking GPS Android app? Thank you...
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Is A-GPS information downloaded by the OS or by the individual apps?

I use different apps that work with GPS on my device. One of the apps has a "download A-GPS information" button to quickly find satellites. Does that mean that apps need to trigger the A-GPS download themselves? Or does the Android OS handle A-GPS…
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How to extract GPS data from my phone

I am a database programmer, and I want to learn about geospatial pattern matching by using the gps data from my phone. I would like to install an app that uploads a record about the location of my phone every few seconds - to somewhere - pardon my…
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"Scanner disabled; location inaccurate" in Ingress

Whenever I open the app, the game is stuck on the "Scanning to acquire user location..." screen. If I force the game to go to the main screen by pressing my device's back button, it shows a black screen with the words "Scanner disabled; location…
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Is there a way use an RDP to configure a continuous offset from GPS calculations?

Is there any way to configure a location offset in such a way that my phone's GPS data would still be used to set a location, but an adjustment value would be applied to the base value? (e.g. all values adjusted 6.5m SW). Two cases where this would…
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Do all Android phones have a GPS receiver?

That's pretty much it. I am developing an application which is utterly useless without receiving a GPS signal, so I was wondering if there are any phones which do not possess this feature. Thank you
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Can someone explain how the android GPS Navigation works?

Possible Duplicate: How does the GPS work on Android phones? I have a Galaxy Player 5.0 (A.K.A Samsung Galaxy S WiFi 5.0) which as you're probably aware is not a phone, but an android-powered MP3 player. The other day I decided to test out its…
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Use gps position of another phone

We have a paraplegical friend that loves to play pokemon go (one of the few activities that his condition allow him). Even so, the care that he needs does not allow us to bring him outside. We would like to allow his phone GPS to lock onto another…
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Does automated mapping with voice come pre-defaulted in Android without needing a data plan?

Navigation is yes -- Does Android come with free navigation in non-US contries? And it has voice -- Talking GPS software for Android? But do you need a data plan?
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View live GPS tracking online during race

Are there any apps that will allow me to share my current location in real time? I'm doing a half ironman triathlon and I want to run/bike with my phone (GPS enabled) and share my progress in real time. Is there any app that allows this? I'm…
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