GPS Tether Server on Windows Pc
Developed By: Bricatta
License: Free
Rating: 3,1/5 - 84 votes
Last Updated: April 16, 2024
App Details
| Version |
4.3.0 |
| Size |
29.5 MB |
| Release Date |
November 02, 24 |
| Category |
Communication Apps |
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App Permissions:
Allows an app to access precise location. [see more (5)]
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What's New:
Send GPS-location data to another device. New version with major UI update, features and map. Please ensure the GPS Client app version matches (v4.0.0+).... [see more]
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Description from Developer:
* This app works with Android 6+ and below Android 12. Support for Android 12 will come later.
* Please ensure the GPS Tether Client app is updated.
*If you are facing any issues... [read more]
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About this app
On this page you can download GPS Tether Server and install on Windows PC. GPS Tether Server is free Communication app, developed by Bricatta. Latest version of GPS Tether Server is 4.3.0, was released on 2024-11-02 (updated on 2024-04-16). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 10,000. Overall rating of GPS Tether Server is 3,1. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 84 users, 31 users had rated it 5*, 42 users had rated it 1*.
How to install GPS Tether Server on Windows?
Instruction on how to install GPS Tether Server on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop
In this post, I am going to show you how to install GPS Tether Server on Windows PC by using Android App Player such as BlueStacks, LDPlayer, Nox, KOPlayer, ...
Before you start, you will need to download the APK/XAPK installer file, you can find download button on top of this page. Save it to easy-to-find location.
[Note] You can also download older versions of this app on bottom of this page.
Below you will find a detailed step-by-step guide, but I want to give you a fast overview of how it works. All you need is an emulator that will emulate an Android device on your Windows PC and then you can install applications and use it - you see you're playing it on Android, but this runs not on a smartphone or tablet, it runs on a PC.
If this doesn't work on your PC, or you cannot install, comment here and we will help you!
Step By Step Guide To Install GPS Tether Server using BlueStacks
- Download and Install BlueStacks at: https://www.bluestacks.com. The installation procedure is quite simple. After successful installation, open the Bluestacks emulator. It may take some time to load the Bluestacks app initially. Once it is opened, you should be able to see the Home screen of Bluestacks.
- Open the APK/XAPK file: Double-click the APK/XAPK file to launch BlueStacks and install the application. If your APK/XAPK file doesn't automatically open BlueStacks, right-click on it and select Open with... Browse to the BlueStacks. You can also drag-and-drop the APK/XAPK file onto the BlueStacks home screen
- Once installed, click "GPS Tether Server" icon on the home screen to start using, it'll work like a charm :D
[Note 1] For better performance and compatibility, choose BlueStacks 5 Nougat 64-bit read more
[Note 2] about Bluetooth: At the moment, support for Bluetooth is not available on BlueStacks. Hence, apps that require control of Bluetooth may not work on BlueStacks.
How to install GPS Tether Server on Windows PC using NoxPlayer
- Download & Install NoxPlayer at: https://www.bignox.com. The installation is easy to carry out.
- Drag the APK/XAPK file to the NoxPlayer interface and drop it to install
- The installation process will take place quickly. After successful installation, you can find "GPS Tether Server" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.
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* This app works with Android 6+ and below Android 12. Support for Android 12 will come later.
* Please ensure the GPS Tether Client app is updated.
*If you are facing any issues, please contact us using the form in the app.
To share and tether GPS using WiFi between 2 devices. Best example would be your phone and tablet. With this app, your phone with GPS functionality feature (server), will send GPS data to your tablet (client) using WiFi. With this, you are no longer constraint to your phone, but can utilize your big tablet for apps which requires location (e.g. Maps, fourSquare). There are many advance features built-in, such as encryption, automatic server search, and much more. This app must work in a pair; server and client. Please ensure you download the correct app.
A common example will be using your Android phone's and share tether GPS with a tablet (can easily buy it nowadays for <$100). With this, you can easily perform and use Google Maps location and other location applications on your tablet, even though the tablet does not have GPS functionality feature! This is a great way to escape the phone's small screen, and enjoy the tablet's big screen. On top of this, one can be creative as it can also be used to share tether GPS to a device located indoor, using WiFi network (server will be outdoor, client will be indoor). It has limitless possibilities...
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How it works :
It is very plain and straight-forward. This application solution will tether the GPS data (using WiFi) from a device with GPS feature, to another device. Both devices must be on the same WiFi network (Android device can be a WiFi hotspot). No internet connection is required for it to work (free trial uses it for advertisements). For efficiency purposes, this solution comprises of 2 small applications :
- Server (usually installed on phone, device which sends GPS data)
- Client (usually installed on tablet, device which receives GPS data)
Features :
- Smartly establish and send GPS info over WiFi
- Encrypt the GPS data before sending For security. This will avoid eaves-dropping and ensure only your devices will be able to receive the GPS data.
- Save and conserve battery by setting application's run time to your preference, so it does not need to run longer than needed.
- App can run in background without interference, and notifiy if there are errors.
- Supports 3rd party WiFi Tether app for rooted devices.
- Remembers previous server settings and automatically connect when started
- Ability to disconnect clients on the server application.
- User can specify server port to use
- Scan server automatically
- Manually add server for faster access
- Touch text to copy GPS coordinates
* Note : Some features are only available in the full paid version.
How to use it in brief :
- After installing the app, you will need to ensure your device settings are correct.
- For client, ensure the 'mock locations' is enabled. It is under Settings (see screen shot)
- For server, ensure the GPS is enabled. It is under Settings (see screen shot)
- Ensure both server and client are on the same WiFi network. You can use your Android device to become a WiFi hotspot.
- Start the server and client.
- On the client, select ScanServer. To be faster, manually add-in the server IP.
- Both server and client should be in "On" status
- Wait for server's GPS to "Lock-On", and the client will automatically get the GPS data.
How to use with Telnet on Windows/Mac :
https://youtu.be/zJm8r3W03e0
Free Trial Edition :
- Limit of 99 minutes
For more info :
Details on how to use this app : https://gpstether.bricatta.com/
FAQ : https://gpstether.bricatta.com/faq/
Send GPS-location data to another device. New version with major UI update, features and map. Please ensure the GPS Client app version matches (v4.0.0+). Purchase full version in here using in-app purchase. UI fix for older devices. NMEA Protocol fix with added at the end of line. New NMEA-experimental feature, with $GPRMC command. Bug fix for NMEA (DMS to DMM format)
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