gpsdRelay

gpsdRelay is an Android application for sending GPS data from an Android device to a setup that uses gpsd. It connects the device’s built-in GPS hardware with software that receives location information through gpsd. Its purpose is focused on transmitting location data rather than providing general navigation functions.

The application uses standard NMEA messages to represent the GPS data it sends. These messages use a format associated with GPS and other navigation equipment. gpsdRelay supports both UDP and TCP, allowing the connection method to correspond to the requirements of the receiving gpsd environment.

gpsdRelay is open-source software, making its source available under an open-source license. This distribution model is relevant to users who prefer software whose source can be available for inspection and further development. The application is intended for Android users who need their device’s GPS information to reach a gpsd-based system over a network connection.

MirrorNest lists gpsdRelay in its Internet & Browsers category because the application communicates location data through network transport protocols. MirrorNest mirrors the official Android build directly on its own storage rather than presenting a separately modified release. The mirrored build is scanned for malware before it is published.