GPS Connector - External GNSS

1.3.0

PilaBlu - Apps

3.80

432 reviews

100,000+
Downloads

Free

Use external GNSS GPS with all Android apps (Bluetooth, USB, NMEA)

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AppBrain's verdict

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Rating on Google Play: 3.80; 432 ratings
Installs: 160 thousand
Last updated: August 20, 2025
Ads: Contains ads
Size: 7.68 MB

GPS Connector - External GNSS has 160 thousand installs. Users are divided: 3.8 stars from 432 ratings.

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Pros & Cons

Supports Bluetooth Classic, BLE, USB, and TCP-IP connections
External GPS mocking enables apps to use high-precision GNSS data
GNSS status view with satellite information and NMEA data
Auto-start on reboot for seamless operation

Not ranked in any top lists
No built-in map or navigation features

User feedback

Ratings and reviews on Google Play

Comments on GPS Connector - External GNSS for Android

★★★★★ Pete B · Mar 3, 2024

Using this, I have managed to link my nonages Honor X9 Android Tablet to the Garmin Glo to allow use of Offline Google Maps. Critical steps were: 1) Select "Set Mock Location" in the app. 2) Enable "Developer" options in Android (If not visible, go to settings, find "About phone" or "About Tablet", and click "Build number" 7 times). You can select GPS connector in "Mock Location App".

★★★★★ Theodoros K. · Mar 9, 2021

Using it with uart usb to ublox modules and works just fine. Really polished app and great help from the developer.

★★★★★ svetlio BG · Jul 22, 2023

Works well with Tanix TX6 and a USB GPS receiver. But it gets confused if there are two USB devices, one being the GPS and another - a 4G modem. It can't read the GPS data then.

★☆☆☆☆ Geofferey Eakins · Feb 18, 2026

Sub models, disgusting... Can't even get a perpetual license for anything. REPLY: Don't try to paint it as a need, devs used to offer lifetime 📜 and survived. You're just taking part in an "infinite money" glitch. The irony being I would pay $10 for a lifetime, but you get nothing for the sub model. In essence, you lost a potential customer because it's such a turn off. It's a niche app, but I CAN NOT SUPPORT the model. Subs are for services not offline apps. Millennials 🛑 💰 💩

★☆☆☆☆ Iosif Hamlatzis · Jan 19, 2025

Requests to use mobile's GPS and doesn't work with an external GPS device, my review remains the same, have emailed the devs regarding their comment. What I had emailed was my device is an external BT GPS by Global Sat & specifically Global Sat BT-359,

★☆☆☆☆ Stephen Chen · Feb 5, 2023

BT GPS doesn't work even when both devices have their mock loc turned on or only one of them turn on. I even changed the source GPS to simulation but that doesn't get reflected on the receiving device. I'm using my Samsung s22Ultra and my Samsung s4 (android 11)

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Store listing

By PilaBlu - Apps, from Google Play

Description by PilaBlu - Apps Written by the developer, not by AppBrain. Click to read.

GPS Connector – connect external GPS devices

Use external GNSS GPS receivers with your Android device, improve location accuracy and use high-precision GPS data in any app.

GPS Connector streams NMEA data from external GPS antennas via Bluetooth, BLE, USB or TCP/IP and provides system-wide location via mock location – compatible with all navigation apps.

🚀 Features

Use external GNSS receivers in all Android apps (mock location)

Supports Bluetooth Classic, BLE, USB, serial and TCP/IP

Display of position (WGS84), speed and time

Detailed GNSS status (satellites, signal quality, accuracy)

Supports GPS, GLONASS, BEIDOU and more

Terminal feature for viewing, logging and sharing NMEA data

Auto-start on device boot

🔌 Connectivity & Compatibility

Supported connections:

Bluetooth Classic

Bluetooth Low Energy (Qstarz, RaceBox)

USB (OTG)

Serial interfaces

TCP/IP NMEA data servers

Supported USB chipsets:

u-blox (e.g. ZED-F9P)

Mediatek

FTDI

Silicon Labs

Prolific

ST Microelectronics

WCH Microelectronics

⭐ PRO Features

BLE support for Qstarz and RaceBox Mini/Micro

Connect to TCP/IP NMEA servers

Analysis of NMEA binary messages

🧪 Tested Devices

u-blox (Neo-7, M8Neo, ZED-F9P)

Qstarz BT-Q818XT

Silicon Labs CP210x

Prolific PL2303

GlobalSat ND-105C

WCH Microelectronics

ℹ️ Notes

This app uses mock locations

Enable mock locations in Android developer settings

🌐 Support & Community

Forum & Support:

http://gps-connector-forum.pilablu.de

👉 Why GPS Connector?

High-precision navigation

Motorsport & tracking

Surveying & geospatial applications

Outdoor use

Recent changes:
+ Android 16-Baklava
+ Min.SDK=24 (Nougat)
+ new input-source (serial port)
+ bugfixes

Safety and technology

Found in the app by AppBrain

Ads: Contains ads
Price: Free
Libraries: 20
App size: 7.68 MB
Needs Android: 7.0+
Content rating: Everyone

Technologies used by GPS Connector - External GNSS

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Releases

Updates seen on Google Play

Version: 1.3.0
Launched: November 2020

Aug 20, 2025UpdateVersion 1.3.0
Jan 27, 2025Installs100,000+ installs
Dec 22, 2024UpdateVersion 1.2.8.0
Dec 4, 2024UpdateVersion 1.2.6.0
Nov 23, 2024UpdateVersion 1.2.4.0

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Installs

Tracked by AppBrain

Last 30 days: 2.8 thousand
Per day: 94; 30-day average
Play install range: 100+ thousand
Launched: November 2020

Installs over time

GPS Connector - External GNSS has been installed 160 thousand times. Over the past 30 days, it averaged 94 installs per day.

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About the app and developer

About GPS Connector - External GNSS

GPS Connector - External GNSS is a tools app developed by PilaBlu - Apps.

How many times has GPS Connector - External GNSS been installed?

GPS Connector - External GNSS has been installed 160 thousand times. In the last 30 days, the app was installed 2.8 thousand times.

What is the rating of GPS Connector - External GNSS?

GPS Connector - External GNSS is rated 3.80 out of 5 stars, based on 430 ratings.

Is GPS Connector - External GNSS free?

GPS Connector - External GNSS is free. The app size is 7.68 MB. The latest version available is 1.3.0. The last update was on August 20, 2025.

What are the requirements for GPS Connector - External GNSS?

GPS Connector - External GNSS requires Android 7.0+ or higher. The app has a content rating of Everyone. The app has been available on Google Play since November 2020.

GPS Connector - External GNSS is made and published by PilaBlu - Apps. AppBrain is an independent app data site and isn't affiliated with PilaBlu - Apps. The app name, icon, screenshots and description belong to PilaBlu - Apps and are shown as published on Google Play.

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