SX Blue GNSS external bluetooth receiver on Android device.

[AdamOlson]

Has anyone used an external GPS receiver connected via bluetooth on an Android device using Collector?

We have an SX Blue II GNSS receiver.

I don't see any gps settings inside Collector like ArcGIS Mobile has.

[MiaogengZhang]

You will need some 3rd party app to configure in Android.

Here is the instruction:

- Configure Android tablet to use mock locations: go to Settings->Applications->Development and enable the Allow mock locations option.

-Bluetooth pair  your tablet with your receiver

-Download Bluetooth GPS  (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=googoo.android.btgps&hl=en). Install and open the app on the Android tablet

-In Android Bluetooth GPS app, go to the Main tab:  Make sure that Enable Mock GPS Provider is checked.

-Select the receiver from the pulldown menu at the top of the screen.

-Click the Connect button.

-The app will begin to communicate with the external GPS and show you information about the connection.

-You can check Status to see position info

-Now you are ready to use Collector to grab location from external receiver

[AdamOlson]

Thanks!

[MarkRaggon]

-Bluetooth pair  your tablet with your receiver

How did you pair your SX Blue at this step?  I tried 1234, 0000 and just a space but it still says incorrect PIN or password.

[MiaogengZhang]

1234 or 0000 is the common PIN for bluetooth receiver. If this doesn't work, you need to check the manual of SX Blue or contact their customer support.

[RichAsh]

SXBlue (all models) Passcode = 12345678

Rich Ash

GeoMobile Innovations

[MarkRaggon]

Thanks Rich, see you Monday. Have a good weekend

Mark

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