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Avare External I/O Plugin 4.0.4

1.3 MB / 10K+ Downloads / Rating 4.6 - 112 reviews


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Avare External I/O Plugin, developed and published by Apps For Aviators, has released its latest version, 4.0.4, on 2017-07-24. This app falls under the Maps & Navigation category on the Google Play Store and has achieved over 10000 installs. It currently holds an overall rating of 4.6, based on 112 reviews.

Avare External I/O Plugin APK available on this page is compatible with all Android devices that meet the required specifications (Android 3.1+). It can also be installed on PC and Mac using an Android emulator such as Bluestacks, LDPlayer, and others.

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App Details

Package name: com.apps4av.avarehelper

Updated: 8 years ago

Developer Name: Apps For Aviators

Category: Maps & Navigation

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Installation Instructions

This article outlines two straightforward methods for installing Avare External I/O Plugin on PC Windows and Mac.

Using BlueStacks

  1. Download the APK/XAPK file from this page.
  2. Install BlueStacks by visiting http://bluestacks.com.
  3. Open the APK/XAPK file by double-clicking it. This action will launch BlueStacks and begin the application's installation. If the APK file does not automatically open with BlueStacks, right-click on it and select 'Open with...', then navigate to BlueStacks. Alternatively, you can drag-and-drop the APK file onto the BlueStacks home screen.
  4. Wait a few seconds for the installation to complete. Once done, the installed app will appear on the BlueStacks home screen. Click its icon to start using the application.

Using LDPlayer

  1. Download and install LDPlayer from https://www.ldplayer.net.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file directly into LDPlayer.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.

App Rating

4.6
Total 112 reviews

Reviews

5 ★, on 2020-07-14
Simple, runs in background, gives avare everything for adsb in using uavionix echo-uat. If you are using echouat for your adsb in, you need to set it to wifi port 4000. When avare is running and you connect to the echouat by wifi, it shows adsb weather, traffic, tfrs, sigmets, and other info in avare.

5 ★, on 2018-11-17
There seems to be a little bit of confusion about what this app actually does. It is designed as an interface so that you can use the Avare navigation app on your phone or tablet while connected to X-Plane simulator. I have been using it for over a year and and only a few glitches times and glitches other than that it has been perfect. I highly recommend this if you enjoy using the X plane simulator to practice you're flying techniques and navigation.

5 ★, on 2020-05-03
Very good apps to get because it truly secures your devices and apps data history every iv most definitely have learned a lot in the past three years even though my identity and personal information was stolen someone else's selfish desire

5 ★, on 2019-01-04
works great with crewdog stratux. easy setup. i like that i can filter targets by altitude range. targets info is readable without blocking out map data.

5 ★, on 2020-02-10
Very useful. Fast, intuitive

4 ★, on 2018-04-25
Doesn't work with Garmin GTX-345. Judging from internet searches, looks like a lot of pilots would love it to work with the GTX-345, including myself. I was able to get it to work with FSX Steam version and Avare. It is fun and quite helpful to fly desktop IFR approaches into various airports using Avare with this plugin.

Previous Versions

Avare External I/O Plugin 4.0.4
2017-07-24 / 1.3 MB / Android 3.1+

About this app

This is the free AddOn app for our free Avare aviation GPS & EFB app. This app currently provides additional free connectivity to Avare, including NMEA compatibility for using external dedicated ADS-B and GPS receivers in Avare via a Bluetooth or WiFi connection, NMEA output to drive autopilots, and connection with XPlane or Flightgear flight simulators. Actual functions based on this extended connectivity are being added and actively developed, so you'll want to watch our Forum, Website, and the Play Store for updates.

This Avare External I/O Plugin requires the free Avare app, which should be installed first. You can find Avare on Google Play in the list of our free apps under the "More from developer" section below. For details on installation and operation of Avare with this I/O app and use with specific devices, please see our website and search our Forum. The basic steps for use with an external GPS or ADS-B receiver are:

--Installation on your Android device--
- Install Avare
- Install this Avare External I/O Plugin app

--Setup--
1. Turn on the external receiver device and ensure that it's ready and transmitting data via Bluetooth (or WiFi), in a location with clear view of the sky and near the Android device.
2. On your Android device, disable GPS in the settings (optional if you do not want GPS from
tablet internal), and ensure that Bluetooth (or WiFi) is on.
3. Launch the Avare app, go to Preferences, and under GPS select where you want to
get GPS messages (e.g. ADS-B or GPS device), then minimize Avare using Home button of Android device.
4. Launch the IO app, and connect your Android device to the ADSB/GPS device via Bluetooth.
5. Minimize the IO app (like Avare, it will continue running in background).
6. Return to the Avare app and your position will be displayed if available and if other Avare settings are correct. Note that Avare's GPS tab will be blank when using an external GPS in this way.

While all this may look complex, users report that once the initial setup is done the routine setup and operation is simple and intuitive.

NOTES:
*Based on manufacturer and carrier implementations, Android devices handle Airplane Mode differently. If you use Avare in Airplane Mode, the Bluetooth transceiver in your device may or MAY NOT be active. It's possible that if Bluetooth isn't working on your device after you activate Airport Mode, it may work if you simply turn on Bluetooth again while in Airplane Mode. You could also further investigate how your device actually handles airplane mode with a free tool such as Airplane Mode Modifier.
*In many locations, little or no ADS-B reception may be available, especially on the ground, so you may need to be flying at or above 3,000' AGL to receive ADS-B data. If so, you may be able to receive at least the data from any long-haul airliners passing overhead transmitting ADS-B Out.

New features

Release 4.0.4: Bug fixes

App Permissions

Allows applications to connect to paired bluetooth devices.
Allows applications to discover and pair bluetooth devices.
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows an application to write to external storage.
Allows applications to access information about Wi-Fi networks.
Allows applications to enter Wi-Fi Multicast mode.
Allows an application to read from external storage.