GPS Status
Free
1.2for iPhone, iPod touch
6.1
36 Ratings
PocketGPSWorld.com Ltd
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460.5 KB
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Jun 5, 2011
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About GPS Status
This is a very basic diagnostic tool to allow you to have a look and see what information the GPS on your iPhone/iPad is reporting.
With our CamerAlert application we received a lot of bad reviews from users who didnt fully understand how GPS works, and that it is almost impossible to get an accurate location when indoors or traveling at 125MPH in a train. The GPS needs time to work out where it is.
This is where GPS Status comes in handy. You do not just get a good/bad GPS Fix indicator, you get a full readout of all the GPS data including speed and co-ordinates. If you have a GPS connection you will also get an approximation of your current address.
Note that I have determined the following GPS Fix settings:
- Excellent Fix = less than 10M accuracy
- Good Fix = between 10 and 50M accuracy
- Poor Fix = between 50 and 500M accuracy
- Bad Fix = more than 50M accuracy
- No Fix = nothing being reported.
Most GPS issues can be resolved by getting a good GPS Fix before you start moving. This can be achieved best by having a clear view of the sky.
Remenber when the GPS fails you drop back to WiFi or Cell positioning which will be wildly inaccurate. This is not a fault of the GPS applications, but the signal that your iPhone is receiving.
Also you need to bear in mind that some applications may work perfectly well with a bad fix if all they need to do is find your general location to determine what is around you.
With our CamerAlert application we received a lot of bad reviews from users who didnt fully understand how GPS works, and that it is almost impossible to get an accurate location when indoors or traveling at 125MPH in a train. The GPS needs time to work out where it is.
This is where GPS Status comes in handy. You do not just get a good/bad GPS Fix indicator, you get a full readout of all the GPS data including speed and co-ordinates. If you have a GPS connection you will also get an approximation of your current address.
Note that I have determined the following GPS Fix settings:
- Excellent Fix = less than 10M accuracy
- Good Fix = between 10 and 50M accuracy
- Poor Fix = between 50 and 500M accuracy
- Bad Fix = more than 50M accuracy
- No Fix = nothing being reported.
Most GPS issues can be resolved by getting a good GPS Fix before you start moving. This can be achieved best by having a clear view of the sky.
Remenber when the GPS fails you drop back to WiFi or Cell positioning which will be wildly inaccurate. This is not a fault of the GPS applications, but the signal that your iPhone is receiving.
Also you need to bear in mind that some applications may work perfectly well with a bad fix if all they need to do is find your general location to determine what is around you.
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What's New in the Latest Version 1.2
Last updated on Jun 5, 2011
Old Versions
Fixed an issue with determining your address introduced with iOS 4.3.3 Now if reverse address recognition fails the app does not crash, but will not show your address.
Other minor safety checks in the code to prevent crashes.
Other minor safety checks in the code to prevent crashes.
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Version History
1.2
Jun 5, 2011
Fixed an issue with determining your address introduced with iOS 4.3.3 Now if reverse address recognition fails the app does not crash, but will not show your address.
Other minor safety checks in the code to prevent crashes.
Other minor safety checks in the code to prevent crashes.
1.1
Jul 24, 2010
This version of the application has been tested and verified for iOS4 and iPhone 4. In particular the graphics have been updated to provide retina resolution for the iPhone 4 HD screen.
Added an information screen to help you understand the iPhone GPS and why you may not get a location reported that you are expecting.
Added a map display. Originally it was intended that Google Maps should be used as it is already on the iPhone, but we have had a number of requests for it so here it is.
Added an information screen to help you understand the iPhone GPS and why you may not get a location reported that you are expecting.
Added a map display. Originally it was intended that Google Maps should be used as it is already on the iPhone, but we have had a number of requests for it so here it is.
1
Jun 23, 2010
GPS Status FAQ
Click here to learn how to download GPS Status in restricted country or region.
Check the following list to see the minimum requirements of GPS Status.
iPhone
Requires iOS 3.0 or later.
iPod touch
Requires iOS 3.0 or later.
GPS Status supports English