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TetherGPS 1.2.2

70.7 KB / 5K+ Downloads / Rating 3.9 - 181 reviews


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TetherGPS, developed and published by Compton Software, has released its latest version, 1.2.2, on 2023-01-30. This app falls under the Tools category on the Google Play Store and has achieved over 5000 installs. It currently holds an overall rating of 3.9, based on 181 reviews.

TetherGPS APK available on this page is compatible with all Android devices that meet the required specifications (Android 2.1+). 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.comptonsoft.tgps

Updated: 2 years ago

Developer Name: Compton Software

Category: Tools

New features: Show more

App Permissions: Show more

Installation Instructions

This article outlines two straightforward methods for installing TetherGPS 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

3.9
Total 181 reviews

Reviews

4 ★, on 2014-08-22
The interface is nice and simple. The widget ON/OFF is a very nice idea. The app used to be buggy, but has since improved upon my recent testing. In the limited in-house testing, switching the server into and out of the lock-screen. The client remains stable. I've only seen one related crash on the server end which is a big improvement from before where it crashes ALL.THE.TIME It looks to be a decent solution and will redo the review upon further testing.

5 ★, on 2013-08-21
I was given a cheap Android tablet and was saddened by the lack of GPS. Then I found this app. I can now use my tablet for navigation on a screen that's easily readable. It works on both my home network and my hotspot. Thanks!

5 ★, on 2016-01-30
Loved it, I had to test a number of mobile apps I am writing on non-gps enabled tablets and this app was the solution; it saved me hundreds by allowing me to use a generic $49 tablet for my client and for testing, works fine on a Samsung Galaxy s4 and a generic 9.9" Android 4.4 tablet. Well worth the price.

1 ★, on 2013-10-22
I got this in order to use Sygic with my kindle fire HD 7 running cyanogen mod 10.2. It works fine on that but the server force closes on my lg lucid running android 4.0.3

2 ★, on 2015-10-18
Crashes all the time on 4.4 (tablet, client) and 5.0 (SGS5, server) - on each network change and without specific reason. Some previous version was more stable (i purchased it in mid-2014). Have to look for other solution.

2 ★, on 2013-08-22
Client was never able to make a connection and server app frequently crashes. Would love to see this puppy running as advertised but right now its a 2 star app.

Previous Versions

TetherGPS 1.2.2
2023-01-30 / 70.7 KB / Android 2.1+

About this app

Now supports Android 4.0 and beyond.

TetherGPS allows you to share the GPS on one WiFi enabled Android device with another WiFi enabled Android Device.

TetherGPS can be launched by using the included 1x1 widgets, through intent broadcasts from other apps, or by using the launch buttons in the TetherGPS configuration app.

Example use - Connect your Nook Color and your HTC Evo to the same network, or tether the Nook Color to the HTC Evo with android-wifi-tether. Run TGPS Server on the HTC Evo and TGPS Client on the Nook color. The Nook Color will receive GPS data from the HTC Evo. Applications on the Nook Color such as Google Maps and Google Navigation will then work using the shared GPS data.

-Mock locations on the client device must be enabled. Settings>Applications>Development>Allow mock locations.
-GPS location must be enabled on both devices.
-Use the TGPS Client and TGPS Server widgets to enable the services.

If the widgets are not showing up in your widget list, check to make sure the application is installed on the device and not on the SD card.

If your device does not include a way to enable GPS navigation, download one of the freely available GPS toggle widgets from the Android Market.

TetherGPS uses the following intent listeners for activation by Tasker and other apps:
com.comptonsoft.TGPS.START_SERVER
com.comptonsoft.TGPS.STOP_SERVER
com.comptonsoft.TGPS.START_CLIENT
com.comptonsoft.TGPS.STOP_CLIENT

If TetherGPS does not show up in the market on your Nook or other tablet device, you can download the lite version with a fully featured client from our website, http://www.comptonsoft.com

New features

May 7, 2013
1.3.0
- TetherGPS Server should now properly acquire the broadcast IP (no need to manually enter an IP)
- TetherGPS Client now invokes a multicast lock to ensure UDP broadcasts are received

App Permissions

Allows an app to access precise location.
Allows an app to access approximate location.
Allows applications to access information about Wi-Fi networks.
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows an application to install a location provider into the Location Manager.
Allows an application to access extra location provider commands.