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Download the GPS status program. Advantages and disadvantages

GPS Status- a program for displaying information about GPS parameters.
Possibilities:
- Display information about the location and signal strength of satellites;
- Displays your location, speed, acceleration and direction of movement;
- Compass showing the direction to the true and magnetic poles, etc.

GPS Status & Toolbox donate v3.8.1

GPS Status & Toolbox v4.0.1

GPS Status & Toolbox Pro

GPS Status & Toolbox Pro v4.3.85

GPS Status & Toolbox PRO v5.1.105

GPS Status & Toolbox PRO v5.2.109

GPS Status & Toolbox PRO v5.3.111

GPS Status & Toolbox PRO v6.0.127

GPS Status & Toolbox PRO v7.0.138

GPS Status & Toolbox PRO v7.1.142

System requirements: Depends on device
Root rights: Not needed
In-app purchases: Possible!
Additional requirements: GPS
Screen resolution: All permissions
Latest version: 1.4 (as of 06/18/2016, 09:55)
Type of instalation: APK
Author/Developer: EclipSim
Of. website/Source: http://m.eclipsim.com/gpsstatus/
Language: ENG, RUS...

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v7.1.142
- Stability fixes
- NEW (PRO) Widget for downloading aGPS data
- NEW (PRO): Widget for marking the current location without opening the app

v7.0.138
- 3 waypoints in the free version (unlimited in PRO)!!!
- Material launcher icons
- Theme chooser got a preview and moved to the side navigation bar
- BeiDou satellites and visible waypoints are marked with a cross
- PRO: GPX/KML export, Android 4.3

v6.0.127
- NEW: Material design
- NEW: Introduced a side navigation bar
- NEW: Runtime permission support (on Android 6+)
- NEW: In-app payment instead of the separate key application (for new purchases only!). Old purchases remain valid of course!
- FIX: External storage access is no longer needed for data export (on Android 4.4+)
- FIX: Better night mode
- FIX: Backup to you google drive

v5.3.111:
- FIX: Stability and performance improvements.
- FIX: Black background instead of gradient.
- NEW: Copy to clipboard action is back.
- NEW: Pitch/roll is now working on devices without compass.
- PRO: New step counter instrument (if supported by the hardware).
- PRO: New color temperature instrument (if supported by the hardware).
- PRO: Copy all selected locations to the clipboard (on Locations screen).

v5.2.109

- Theme related bugfixes.
- Tuned night and day themes.

v5.1.105
- Fixed a crash on certain Android 4.1 devices.
- "Keep GPS on when screen is turned off" feature fixed.
- Theme related bugfixes.
- Tuned night and day themes.
- Themes now activate without exiting the app.
- PRO: Export the stored locations to external storage (XML, JSON or CSV). This new feature requires Read/Write external storage permission.

v4.3.85
KitKat related fixes:
- FIX: Rewritten sensor code so compass and level will work on KitKat devices.
- FIX: Signal strength was not shown in the notification on KitKat.
- FIX: Fix for disappearing notification on Nexus 7 / KitKat.
- FIX: Map URL fix for Google Maps 7+. Now uses q=lat , instead of decimal point during location entry. This workaround was needed because the default Samsung keyboard did not allow typing a period in that field.
- Satellites without valid position data are no longer shown.
- Time is now printed as 12:43pm instead of 0:43pm

v4.1.1
- Stability and speed improvements (Thanks Nicola!)
- Updated notification icons
- Screen orientation is locked and determined at programstart

v4.1:
- Set background behavior on the Preferences screen
- Change screens without restarting the GPS lock process
- Notification monitor icon is now showing the GPS signal quality
- Workaround for stuck notification monitor problems
- Screen orientation change will not restart the GPS lock and the compass calibration process

4.0.1:
Holiday sale: 50% off from the PRO version!

PRO: Storing and displaying multiple waypoints.
+ PRO: Pressure instrument for devices that support it.
+ PRO: Rotation speed instrument + analog angular speed display around the perimeter of the sky grid (for devices with a gyroscope).
+ GPS Status monitor on the notification bar. Can be disabled in settings.
+ GLONASS sats (PRN>64) are shown as small squares and displayed on the right hand side of the signal bar.

3.8.1:
Maidenhead works now

New launcher icons.
Translation updates. Added Finnish as a new language. Now supports 16 languages.
Integration with Locus (a cool on/off-line mapping tool). Check "Settings/Apps to download".
Now correctly supports both left and right hand landscape orientation.
Navigation target can be edited or added on radar screen even without a GPS fix.
Workaround for a HTC Wildfire firmware bug where the operating system shuts down the application without any warning.

Added OS Grid Reference support (check the datum format settings).
Added "Force full screen" option.
A new setting that allows configuring the message used during sharing. You can use variables now to specify what data you want to share. The following variables can be used: %loc% , %targetloc%. This allows the sharing of target location and also the current values of the sensors.
Added a new "Tools" menu on the Status screen. All calibration functionality along with AGPS management was moved here from the settings screen. It is much easier now to access these functions.
Enhanced level (roll/pitch) calibration: You can calibrate the level tool even without a horizontal surface. Just place the phone on any surface, invoke the calibration menu and press Average. This will work even if your phone's back is not flat. It is possible to remove the calibration data and return to the factory settings.
Added Compass calibration menu item to the Tools menu. Calibration is still handled by the operating system.
Integration with OruxMaps. This is a great on/offline map program that can be launched from the Maps menu. Check "Settings / Apps to download" to download it. OruxMaps can also invoke GPS Status from its toolbar.

Now GPS Status can automatically download AGPS data on startup if it is expired. You must have an active internet connection to use this feature. It is possible to set the timeout value or totally disable this feature in the Settings menu. If you want to keep your data fresh, just start GPS Status regularly.
AGPS data age is displayed in the lower left corner until you get a GPS fix.
Setting to force English user interface even if your phone has different default locale.
New unit setting: meter an mile combination for distance (yes someone is using this)
New unit setting: temperature
Speed filter: some handsets experience jumping speed readings. Speed occasionally jumps above 400km/h without apparent reason. This setting tries to workaround this issue.
Support for 1024x600 screen resolution. Say hello to the upcoming Android Tablets:)

NOTE to HTC Wildfire users: It seems that the current Wildfire firmware has some serious bugs causing force closes. Hopefully HTC will fix them in a firmware update (fingers crossed).
Settings screen reorganized as it became too long
Calibration for leveling tool in "Settings / GPS & Sensors / Calibrate roll and pitch". You can calibrate your device in any position: flat on table or calibrate in the car mount and watch the bubble drift while you are moving. It"s fun, but be careful and watch the road! TIP: if the bubble is too "jumpy" set the Sensor filtering a bit higher.
"Settings / GPS & Sensors / Manage A-GPS state" allows you to clear (i.e. hard reset) your GPS. This is a troubleshooting tool if your GPS is stuck for some reason. Beware that you will need a lot of time for the first fix after doing this. If you have an active internet connection you can trigger the re-download of the GPS sat orbit prediction data. This greatly speeds up the fix. If you plan to go to places where there is no internet , I recommend to trigger a download before leaving. The data is cached and valid for 4-5 days.
You can display the GPS fix time now in either UTC or local time. Check "Settings / Units & Formatting / Show UTC time"
You can request tho show the time for the first GPS fix in "Settings / Display & Tools / Show time to GPS fix". This is a good tool to compare the GPS performance of different handsets. Be sure to be fair and reset all GPS info for all , and grade (%) for pitch/roll
New language: Dutch
Location edit box on the "Edit target" dialog is now using numeric keypad for easier coordinate entry
Some tweaks on the location URL used for sharing. Google Maps and andorid2cloud should work better.
Translation project is hosted at http://crowdin.net/project/gps-status. If you want to fix/change something , battery state and brightness readings on Android 2.0+ (only in donated version or on phones with larger screens)
Better screen layout to enable notification bar if possible (depending on screen size)
Accuracy range indicator added on radar screen. A dim circle is showing the current accuracy in the middle of the grid.
1/10th accuracy for low speeds (< 10km/h)
On devices with Android 2.0+ altitude is now relative to the mean sea level (MSL). WGS84 geoid height for altitude is also displayed. (If you want the altitude relative to WGS84 , RMaps etc.).
Changed the formatting of location string in Share menu. Location now can be sent in a single SMS (no extended characters are used.).

Fixed issue with Android 1.5 based phones

Workaround for a firmware bug on certain Motorola devices using Android 1.5
Fixed the problem when starting the Radar mode from an other program (like GeoBeagle)

Added donation support. You can now donate by buying a plugin app from the market (or via PayPal if you cannot buy apps from the market). It will disable the advertisements and enable the top notification bar.
Fixed an issue with negative coordinates in DD.DDDD mode (i.e. -50.3457 was not correctly converted)
Worked around an issue in Android , when entering a location in DD:MMM.MMM format where MM.MM >59 (i.e. 19:59.456) would not convert correctly. This bug is still present in android firmware 2.1!
Switched the colors of the needle. Of course red points to north...
Fixed a bug when starting the radar with a google maps URL.
The marked location can be removed now by editing the target and deleting the location field in the dialog.
Location can be shared with any program supporting "Send to" intents (e.g. facebook ,

GPS Status Toolbox for Android is a useful, functional and interesting application that allows you to monitor GPS tracker sensors from your mobile device. The developer of the utility is MobiWIA – EclipSim. The program has a somewhat complex interface with a large number of sensors and tools, but this is not surprising since GPS Status Android Toolbox Pro is intended for professional use. Interface languages: Russian, English. To work with the program, you do not need additional tools or root rights. The application is compatible with Android platform versions 2.1 and later. Use the service whenever you want, especially since you can download the tool on our website for free and without registration.

Tools and Features

The GPS Status application (Status Toolbox) allows you to view the navigation status and make all the necessary settings. On the main screen you can see the compass on which the satellites are located. At the bottom of the display there are other useful data - the accuracy of the indicators, as well as the number of marked satellites. Indicators marked with green sticks indicate the quality of the satellite signal. Other indicators of the application include tilt back/forward and right/left, magnetic field, acceleration indicator (in which zero indicates a state of rest), as well as information from the satellites themselves - altitude, speed and exact coordinates of each of them.

Despite the huge number of tools, the main advantage of the application is not them. There are many similar services for monitoring the status of a GPS tracker. This program useful for its tools, with which you can:

Calibrate the compass.
See the number of active satellites.
Set up the tilt sensor.
Load or delete information Almanac Ephemeris.

The last of the above points is the most useful, since it can significantly reduce the cold start time of the surveillance system. This can help in critical situations when literally every minute counts.

Advantages and disadvantages

In addition to these tools, the application also has the functions of a magnetic compass, spirit level, and adding location bookmarks. In addition to the advantages, the program also has one significant drawback - an inconvenient interface with dark screen and a not-so-thought-out design, which makes the tool look less than professional. It is also worth considering that GPS for Android consumes quite a lot of battery power. The service is characterized by quick installation and compatibility even with earlier versions of the system, so about 10 million users managed to install the utility.

To install GPS Status Toolbox Pro on your smartphone or tablet, just download the direct link from our website, and then open it through the existing file manager. To install the file you will need about 4 MB free space. This application will be extremely useful for travelers and anyone who spends a lot of time on the road. Such a program will reduce the risk of mistakes along the way to a minimum and avoid unpleasant situations in unfamiliar places. The service does not take up much space on your device, but it takes some getting used to, especially if you have not used similar tools before.

If you have installed GPS Status and Toolbox on your device and are using it, share your tips and impressions of the program in the comments.

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We are continuing to review software to calibrate, configure and optimize the GPS signal. Let us recall that in the last article GPS Test, AndroiTS GPS Test and GPS Data were studied, and according to its results, the first application was the optimal solution, although inaccuracies were found in it. The rest of the programs will help to check the functionality of the GPS module, and AndroiTS GPS Test is ideal for driving a car over rough terrain.

This time we'll talk about two interesting applications, capable of fully utilizing your dormant GPS module. The first one will be GPS Status & Toolbox - another universal solution for testing the connection and finding satellites, with which, as expected, you will definitely not get lost.

The second test subject is GPS info, a Russian program that is not yet very popular, but this does not mean that it does not deserve attention. We'll end with a summary of five applications for calibration, tuning, and optimization.

The test equipment used was a DEXP Ursus 8EV2 3G tablet (Android 4.4.2, MT8382 processor, 4 x Cortex-A7 1.3 GHz, Mali-400 MP2 video core, 1 GB of RAM, 4,000 mAh battery, 3G module, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n) and smartphone Homtom HT3 Pro (Android 5.1 Lollipop, MT6735P processor, 4 x Cortex-A53 1.0 GHz, 64-bit, Mali-T720 video core, 2 GB RAM, 3,000 mAh battery, 4G module, Wi -Fi 802.11b/g/n).

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GPS Status & Toolbox

Acquaintance

The Hungarian application can compete with AndroiTS GPS Test and GPS Data, as it can display all possible sensor and GPS data, supports a magnetic compass with an accurate server, as well as A-GPS for precise positioning.

There is nothing more to add, but we will make a final verdict only based on the results of the review. In addition, the program offers a premium version, and you need to find out whether it is worth the money.

Main functions:

Permissions:

Purchases through the application.

Location:

Approximate location (network based);
Accurate location (based on network and GPS signals);
Access to additional commands for managing geodata sources.

Photos/multimedia/files:

View data on a USB drive;
Changing/deleting data on a USB storage device.

Receiving data from the Internet;
View network connections;
Unlimited Internet access;
Prevent the device from going into sleep mode.

First impression

GPS Status with its interface somewhat reminds me of GPS Test. The same contrasting interface, but here it is not single-window, no, not only are there three tabs (status, radar, and places), there is also a sidebar on the left.

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There is also a Pro version, which at least disables advertising. This pleasure costs only 75 rubles. For this money you will also get more sensors, unlimited tracks, backup of them. In general, everything that, in principle, the average user can do without.

The sidebar on the left duplicates the tabs described above, and also involves calibrating the compass and accelerometer, reloading A-GPS data, and even diagnosing sensors. We must admit that the calibrations work, since the compass points accurately to the north. There were also no problems with the accelerometer, although all this can easily be called conditional.

But I liked the sensor diagnostics, since it really allows you to check the presence of certain sensors in the device. For example, the light sensor did not work until I showed it to the lamp, and the proximity sensor was not detected until I checked it with my finger (I simply closed it).

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Below you can select themes and make settings. It should be noted that the design themes here are not “flowers with hearts”, but night, day and normal interface display types.

In the same menu, you can make the screen always on - very convenient for the machine.

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In the settings, interesting things to note are the ability to activate the English interface, show the horizon level, tilt indicator and the time of the first GPS adjustment - again, this is most suitable for a car dashboard.

The choice of units of measurement is extensive. Moreover, they can be parameterized not only for speed and coordinates, but also for roll and pitch, as well as temperature, brightness, pressure, angular velocity and zero acceleration. At first glance, everything is serious.

The “Sensors” tab is very useful. Here you can activate A-GPS autoloading, display the direction by speed from GPS and indicate the average (namely average) altitude above sea level. I like this kind of honesty, fortunately the WGS84 ellipsoid is used for this, and the height can be calibrated manually.

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Other advantages include the work of GPS Status in background(including when the screen is off) so as not to lose the signal and save the battery.

Well, all that remains is to check how it works.

An excellent utility for working with GPS navigation. The application requires geolocation to be enabled because the program uses the device's built-in GPS receiver. It is worth noting that the user can easily calibrate it by using the corresponding section in the side menu. The same applies to the compass.

Periodically, it is necessary to clear satellite data so that the device does not “stick” to certain satellites. In addition, up-to-date information is always useful for navigation. The utility determines the current location, speed and direction. In addition, it can detect humidity, pressure, magnetic field and external temperature. But to obtain the above data, special sensors in the device are required.

For convenience, the application is also displayed as a notification in the status bar. The hanging GPS Status Toolbox icon reminds you that the utility is running and, moreover, displays the current speed and coordinates.

With GPS Status Toolbox you can:

Calibrate the compass.
See the number of active satellites.
Set up the tilt sensor.
Load or delete information Almanac Ephemeris.

Download the program for working with GPS - GPS Status Toolbox for Android for free you can follow the link below.

Developer: MobiWIA - EclipSim
Platform: Android 4.0 and higher
Interface language: Russian (RUS)
Condition: Full (Pro - Full version)
Root: Not needed

GPS Status & Toolbox is an application for Android devices, designed to work with GPS.

Purpose

GPS Status will be a useful assistant for those who actively travel, visiting places remote from popular tourist sites. The use of paper maps is bad manners and a thing of the past. Why spend money on buying them if everything you need is already in your smartphone, which is always at hand? Moreover, it can be used in both rain and snow, and paper guidebooks are unlikely to survive such weather conditions.

Possibilities

Using this solution, you can see the current location of satellites in the sky, check the status of their signal, find out how high you are above sea level, how fast you are moving, and how low the battery is. In addition to the above, GPS Status provides the user with the opportunity to use the built-in virtual compass, which is very accurately oriented in the north direction, mark his location and communicate its exact coordinates to relatives or friends.

Interface

GPS Status has a rather cluttered interface. It may seem too complicated to inexperienced users working with such programs for the first time. Too many numbers and indicators. But if you understand such things, then GPS Status will serve you well. Its huge advantage is the presence of Russian localization, which will allow you to quickly master the functionality and more accurately adjust the settings.

Key Features

viewing the location of satellites and determining the level of the signal they transmit;
integrated compass with accurate north orientation;
determining the exact speed at which the user is moving;
the ability to set your current location and share its coordinates with others;
Android 4.0 or higher is required for the client to work correctly;
the application interface consists of a single panel;
You can download and use GPS Status completely free of charge.

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