[Xiaomi Mi5] Enhancing GPS Signal Quality: External Antennas, Amplifiers, Software Solutions

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Hello. I have a Xiaomi Mi5. I would like to use a phone for navigation in my car. However, I have a very weak signal, I lose the fix, it often shows me e.g. 50 meters next to the road I am going ... And here is my question: can you strengthen or improve the GPS quality somehow? Any external...

DriverMSG · Accepted Answer

There are bluetooth GPS modules ready - for example Nokia LD 3W.

tos18 · Accepted Answer

I have not used a Nokia. I had P3101 and I have P3105. It is enough that I have it in my pocket and it catches the satellites very nicely. It works great in the car in the pit. New modules can support glonass, galileo, etc.

DriverMSG · Accepted Answer

I used Nokia for quite a long time in the car tied to the E51> Not only was I faster getting connected, but the navigation worked more precisely.
Today there are other models available, there are quite a few of them - look under the name Bluetooth GPS module.

Jacko0o · Answer

Oh please. It looks pretty cool I recognize the topic.

tos18 · Answer

Pentagram pathfinder P3105 or P3101

Jacko0o · Answer

Both Nokia and Pentagrams are difficult to access. Next, 3 and 1 piece on Allegro.

PS. And that I will ask ... Because I can see that, for example, the mentioned Nokia is already available only as a stimulant. After all, the equipment is 12 years old. So how does it work? Something has changed in this technology over the years or are modern modules the same only in a new housing?

Jacko0o · Answer

I ordered the Nokia LD-3W drug. I will see what the result will be and let you know. Many thanks for the advice

DriverMSG · Answer

Do not forget to set in the options of the navigation itself that you are using an external GPS receiver.
Not all navigations can be detected by Bluetooth GPS.
Alternatively, turn off your integrated GPS.

Jacko0o · Answer

Well, yes ... Today the GPS module arrived. Works great with Google Maps. But with other apps it is not so rosy anymore. Waze asks to turn on the GPS on the phone, it does not detect the module and I have not found an option to use it anywhere. Yanosik, on the other hand, does not allow you to turn on the fake location that is necessary for the module to work. I can easily use Google Maps for navigation, but I could use a warning operating in the background - preferably about speeding, about teddies, accidents, etc. Do you know any proven applications that will not be disturbed by the simulated location?

tos18 · Answer

Maybe you need an app like this:

Jacko0o · Answer

I use it exactly. It is used for pairing the module with the phone. And it is she who requires a mock location that conflicts with many apps. For now, I'm playing with something like this: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.navigation.offlinemaps.gps&hl=pl
Seems to have everything I need. Such a free Sygic

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