Integration with Gaia GPS on Android 13

Hi all,

I have a InReach Mini and Nokia G21 running Android 13 and Gaia GPS. The inbuilt GPS unit on the Nokia is not great, and would like to be able to get Gaia GPS (or just Android in general) to use the InReach Mini for navigation and tracking. Is there a procedure for this?

Cheers!

0 twolpert over 1 year ago

Unlike iOS devices, Android does not automatically integrate an external GPS unit with location services. Somebody who has an Android will have to comment on that aspect.

That said, using an iR device (especially an M1) as an external GPS is not generally useful. The problem is that the M1 puts emphasis on conserving power. It only runs the GPS radio when it needs a fix. For example, when sending a message, displaying position at user request, navigating, and so forth. The net result is that it often does not provide a position to paired device.

If an application on the paired phone (perhaps Gaia) does succeed in keeping the GPS radio "on", it's going to be hard on M1 battery life.

0 skyeye over 1 year ago

5666358 said:
The inbuilt GPS unit on the Nokia is not great,

not sure if the M1 will be really better