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Garmin GLO: How to connect the Garmin Glo to an Android? (11 replies)

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How to connect the Garmin Glo to an Android?

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Hector
Mars

Original question asked on Aug 16, 2012, 10:31am

I am have some difficulties making the Garmin Glo work with the software in my Android. Do you have any pointers?

Jordan
GPS City

Reply #1 on Aug 16, 2012, 10:37am

The Android OS will not automatically use the BlueTooth GPS over the internal GPS. You will need to get a GPS based program that will communicate via BlueTooth. So if you search 'Bluetooth GPS' in the 'Play Store' a bunch of options will come up. Both navigation software and GPS tools.

I assume you have paired the GPS already.

In the Bluetooth based GPS software you download there will be an option to connect to the Glo bluetooth GPS instead of the internal GPS. I do not have a recommended software for you at this time. It is best to try the free programs and demos before committing to a software. Please let us know if you find a good Android based GPS program.

The glo I am testing with is saying it is 1.5m accurate 4-5 feet which is great. A good selling point.

DHa
SB

Reply #2 on Aug 20, 2012, 3:29pm

Pair the Garmin Glo to your Android device. Install an app on Google Play called "Bluetooth GPS Provider" by "Googoo Android". Start the app, check "Enable Mock GPS Provider", go into the app settings, then check both "Use Insecure Connection" and "Connection Workaround", back to the main screen, select your Garmin Glo, then touch "Connect", it works on my Samsung Galaxy Nexus.

pv
Spain

Reply #3 on Aug 29, 2012, 10:55am

The program is not the "bluetooth gps provider". Is "bluetooth gps".But with some programs not work:
Examples
-Sigyc Aura-3.0 ... yes
-Copilot .. yes.
-Igo 8 ... no.

Jordan
GPS City

Reply #4 on Aug 29, 2012, 11:38am

@pv Thank you for passing that information on for others

pv
Spain

Reply #5 on Aug 30, 2012, 8:58am

You're welcome, Jordan.

"Garmin glo" tested on a Samsung Galaxy Note (GT-N7000) android version 4.0.4 and it works great.
The steps are:
-On the phone:
Setings_Developer options_-click on "Allow mock locations"
-Pair the Bluetooth phone with "Garmin Glo" device.
-Install apk the "Bluetooth GPS" an you phone

Start apk Bluetooth GPS (as explained DHa)
-Click on "Enable Mock GPS Provider"
-Settings: Click "Insecure use Conection" and "Connection Workaround"
Star "Connect" in the main window menu "Bluetooth GPS" and select "Garmin Glo"
"Home" to boot apk (Sigyc, Oruxmaps, etc)
Enjoy.
(Please, excuse my english)

Jordan
GPS City

Reply #6 on Aug 30, 2012, 9:25am

Thanks Again

nostra
Orlando

Reply #7 on Dec 27, 2012, 8:00pm

not compatible with KINDLE fire hd.

Jordan
GPS City

Reply #8 on Dec 28, 2012, 6:53am

I don't think a lot of things will be compatible with the Kindle for its main purpose is to sell Amazon content for music, books, videos ... It does not have all the same capabilities as a true Android device.

evildave
Tokyo

Reply #9 on Feb 12, 2013, 5:53pm

Is there any option that doesn't use mock location? Maybe the Cyanogenmod 10 built-in support? I want to use it for Ingress, which won't run with mock location turned on.

Jordan
GPS City

Reply #10 on Feb 13, 2013, 7:22am

I would suggest that you contact Ingress to see if they have any plans to update the software. At this time I do not have any suggestions

Wolfy
Cheyenne

Reply #11 on May 1, 2013, 10:25am

With people cheating in Ingress by spoofing their coordinates, then I would doubt the Ingress devs will allow mock locations.

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