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GPS Tracking Software Recommendations?

hi,
Can anyone recommend a sw that can log your current GPS position every xx seconds (configurable) to a file that can then be used with google earth or something similar on a PC to show your track? always having a gps with you opens up many possibilities

Have a look at Fransons GPS Gate, you get a free trial period to check it out and make sure it does what you want, to display the files it produces use GPSBabel to convert the data to the correct format to use with Google Earth - its not too difficult to get used to - Mike

TrackMe
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=340667
Ziggy

Reperion. Offers the most comprehensive set of options for free. You can use every major online map you can imagine to track you or give to your friends and family, or you can even have your family track you live in google earth. Even supports, sound, video, and picture files and will place them on the map or in google earth at the place where you took them.
http://www.reperion.com/
and click community

aMetro - Transit systems handbook - subway,buses, trains, etc. all over the world

Hi all,
We're developing a small completely free application named aMetro.
It shows the maps of transit systems all over the world in OFFLINE – subways, buses, trains, and other. You can find the right route between stations and estimate travel time (of course, if map contains appropriate data about travel time between stations).
As data source we're using a collection of maps from pMetro project (it's a desktop application for Win32 systems on Russian language, you can download it from www.pmetro.su). It is a very detailed maps collection of Russian cities, but also contains not-perfect (but still useful) maps of the biggest cities all over the world.
Current features are:
Offline transit system maps of about 180 cities (with different details, of course)
View maps for other kinds of transportation.
Zoom maps.
Find the shortest route between stations.
Support multilanguage interface.
Update maps automatically.
Find the nearest station (currently for Moscow and St. Petersburg only).
Zoom with multitouch.
Nearest future plans:
Get information about stations.
Select station (and create routes) by touching map.
Map editor
Our project site: www.ametro.org
We need help with translation our application from russian+english to other languages. Also, we need help with data collection and map fixing.
Your help will be highly appreciated!
Contact us via this site or our email [email protected]

Others similar app but not android app
Any kind of similarity with imetro? imetro.nanika.net
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lordc said:
Any kind of similarity with imetro? imetro.nanika.net
Sent from my Nexus One using XDA App
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Yes, they are both contains metro/subway routing.
But aMetro works completely offline, and contains map views and some other userful information.

This will be perfect for when I go to Japan in October, will keep an eye on this, thanks!

new version released
1.0.8: added French localization, fixed some minor bugs

Brussels Metro. Redesigned and Updated map + GPS
We completely redesigned map of the Brussels Metro. Now it is up to date (Wikipedia), added 2 lines of the tram and GPS-coordinates of the metro stations. Now "Where am I?" function is available in Brussels.
If you configured check for updates and auto-update of the maps, wait for it, or update the online catalog from the menu manually and apply the updated maps.
P.S. If you want to enable "Where am I?" function in your city please contact us. We'll say how to collect and format a file with GPS coordinates to use with this programm.

I like the offline possibility. Very nice project!

Great project!! Very useful indeed.
I loved the app. Until now it works well on my HTC Desire. I liked the way its organized and the features on it. Everything worked out of the box in a pretty simple way.

Maybe you could add an option to show station name in local language so local purple could understand when we show them where I want to go
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d0nald01 said:
Maybe you could add an option to show station name in local language so local purple could understand when we show them where I want to go
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We could add "default language" option in settings, but we don't have enough resources to add native localizations to entire set of maps.
We going to create map editor in future, so people could add native localization by yourself

Vienna U-Bahn
Updated map of Vienna U-Bahn - added 6 new stations.

Hi, I've downloaded the app and it looks very nicely. However, is it possible for users to contribute to the development of maps. For instance the Rotterdam metro map can be expanded with the new names for the different lines (A,B,C,etc), some new metro stations were constructed, but maybe also to include tramlines? The same goes to The Hague and some other cities I know about.
I've downloaded pMetro and pMetroEditor, but the UI-language is - I guess - Russian. Is there a better working English version of the tools, or you want to keep the development of maps limited to the original developers?

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I've downloaded pMetro and pMetroEditor, but the UI-language is - I guess - Russian. Is there a better working English version of the tools, or you want to keep the development of maps limited to the original developers?
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You could send us detailed change list or link to information about it. Or you could send it directly to author of pMetro.
Or, if changes are simple enough - you could make they in simple text editor.
These maps have very simple text format. We have an instruction on russian and its english draft, so we can publish it if anyone could help us to complete it.
We're going to create map editor in near future, after we add multitouch and selection stations on map in aMetro application.
If anybody wants to create editor - we'll give any information required about the map format
P.S. We sent an email to Boris, author of pMetro, about english localization of map editor.

Version 1.1.0 released.
Changelog:
Multitouch zooming;
Zooming using volume controls;
Move application to SD supported;
Trackball speed setting;
Added resources for WVGA/QVGA screens;
Find and Auto-Complete take into consideration with diacritics and ligatures;
Trackball scroll speed settings

does it have singapore maps?

Yes, there's a map of Singapore.
It may be outdated because we don't have resources to support maps, all of them created by different people outside of our team.
If you find any errors - please send us a description, and we forward they to the developer of map

ametro.project said:
Yes, there's a map of Singapore.
It may be outdated because we don't have resources to support maps, all of them created by different people outside of our team.
If you find any errors - please send us a description, and we forward they to the developer of map
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great. downloading it and will try... weird but it only sized 400kb and everything is offline?

400kb - this is application, without a maps.
You could download maps from app, or you could download they from pmetro.su site (but it's on russian ^__^)
in future we plan to create a map editor, so anyone could update or create new maps
p.s. these maps - isn't maps like google maps. they contains only transport lines and stations

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in future we plan to create a map editor, so anyone could update or create new maps
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Would like to see a map editor to edit / update some maps. Tried the original version, but unable to do anything with it.
Used to work on maps for a WM-project called CityAdvisor (http://www.cityadvisor.net/) but unfortunately it seems this project is dead (at least still no android version).
So if i can waste some of my time on aMetro.. great

odyon said:
Would like to see a map editor to edit / update some maps. Tried the original version, but unable to do anything with it.
Used to work on maps for a WM-project called CityAdvisor (http://www.cityadvisor.net/) but unfortunately it seems this project is dead (at least still no android version).
So if i can waste some of my time on aMetro.. great
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If you would take part in creating map editor - please write to our email [email protected], any help will be very appreciated

[APP] Location MockUp

Fake your location in any application that uses GPS (including Facebook, G+, FourSquare, Waze or even geo taging your picture) to where ever you want with this simple versitile application.
This application can be used for:
-Fooling your friends and checkin in with any android application somewhere you are not.
-Cheating the photo geo tagging.
-Hiding your location from all the nasty apps that reveal your location.
-Replacing the GPS in places where there is no signal.
-Testing web services using location.
-Developing & Beta testing applications.
IMPORTANT when runing!:
1. Please disable “Use wireless networks” and “Use GPS satellites” under: Settings -> Location and security.
2. Also You have to “Allow mock locations” under: Settings -> Applications -> Development.
goo.gl/npseK

Downloading now gonna test it out thought it would be cool for facebook check ins
Edit: works great! Cool app and great idea used it with facebook to check in at in Paris France lol

thanks pal
we have more and more reactions
lately we even had some reviews from large tech sites
Cheers

New update:
now you can see the height of the location you selected (due to multiple requests)
you can send a link via the application to any of the media applications on your phone to any device including iPhone, this link will allow the user to see the path and distance from you to him.
more suggestions are always welcome
soon..
a widget so you can always view the application

[APP][2.3+] SpyVisio - security, surveillance and much more

Hello everyone, after a long time testing I would like to introduce my SpyVisio app in the hope that you find it useful.
SpyVisio is a sort of swiss army knife of the remote surveillance and device safety. This lightweight and compact app encloses a set of functions that can transform your phone into a powerful instrument of control (webcam, ipcam, motion and sound detector, DVR, home alarm, video surveillance, anti-theft, GPS tracks locator, sms interceptor).
Here are some examples of SpyVisio applications:
Baby monitor
When the baby wakes up and begins to move or cry, SpyVisio can:
- Play a song, ring tone, a lullaby or any pre-recorded vocal message with your own voice
- Call another phone
- Send a text message
- Send an email
In addition, at any time you can call SpyVisio and listen to what is happening or access it through internet and see the images taken by its camera. All events are stored in the device memory and may be consulted at any time (even remotely).
Home security system
Place one or more SpyVisio devices in the environment being controlled. In case of suspicious noises or movements you will be notified on your control phone and you could take countermeasures. SpyVisio can also sound an alarm and operate as a DVR. The images taken by its camera can be viewed in real time remotely through a standard internet browser.
Car protection
Someone likes to scratch or harm your car? Just put SpyVisio suitably hidden in the passenger compartment and it will record all suspicious movements taking place around.
Phone theft
If someone steals your device, then you can use some special SpyVisio functions to track down the thief:
- In case of SIM replacement an SMS will be sent to your control phone with information about the new SIM card and the new phone number
- By issuing SMS commands to SpyVisio you can get information on demand about the ingoing/outgoing calls & messages or the GPS locations of the last 24 hours and try to get emails with pictures of those who are using the phone.
Anti-curious phone
With phone in Stealth mode, its screen turns off but all alarm functions are still active; if someone approaches your phone it can sound an alarm, take photographs of him and prevent access to other applications, ensuring maximum privacy. SpyVisio prevents anyone from using your phone without your knowledge and so you can leave it around without too many worries.
Secret investigator
Do you want to know where someone dear to you has spent the day? SpyVisio can store the tracks of the movements made in the last 24 hours and you can read them individually, or view the entire path with Google Maps or Google Earth. Every message sent or received from SpyVisio phone can also be repeated automatically to another phone (control phone). Do you want to know if in your absence something strange happens in your house? Just put SpyVisio in the room you want to check and it will record everything that is moving or making noise.
All feedback is welcome, so please let me know what you think of the app! Since the app is released for free on Play store you can, if you want, try it and post about it wherever you like!

Might want to put a link to the Play Store, just a recommendation.

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Might want to put a link to the Play Store, just a recommendation.
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Yes, that is a good recommendation.
Unfortunately xdadevelopers prevents those who have less than 10 posts on the forum to include links
However just search SpyVisio on Google, the download link will come out as the first result.

Paulpi2 said:
Yes, that is a good recommendation.
Unfortunately xdadevelopers prevents those who have less than 10 posts on the forum to include links
However just search SpyVisio on Google, the download link will come out as the first result.
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Dur, didn't even think about the x<10 post limit, my bad Yeah, I found it through the Play Store, thanks for the tip!

With the new release SpyVisio 1.2 you can now generate a GPS NMEA-0183 log and import it in Google Earth. In practice you can do all the GPS Cookie (Kickstarter project) does but without having to buy the cookie

New release SpyVisio 1.3
Some minor bugs have been removed and a new data storage management provides compatibility with KitKat.

Paulpi2 said:
New release SpyVisio 1.3
Some minor bugs have been removed and a new data storage management provides compatibility with KitKat.
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Link for the app - Click here

This sounds like a nice app. I wish I could use this with my tablet, but google play says only my phone can use it. It's a Dell Venue 8 with GPS, but wifi only model. Any chance you can make it available to tablets with gps? The baby monitoring sounds great. Thanks for the request!

Can this work on galaxy tab 3 7.0 running 4.1.2? Google play won't let me download.
Thanks,
Levi Woodard
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New release SpyVisio 2.1
SpyVisio is now compatible with most surveillance apps (IPcam Viewer, TinyCam Monitor, IP Cam Viewer) besides PC programs like VLC and Yawcam.
Here are the main characteristics of v.2.1:
- SMS interception
- Sounds/images player/recorder integrated on board
- Embedded Http server with DNS support for dynamic IP
- IP camera Server (supported protocols: server push MJPEG, snapshot JPEG, MO_O/MO_V)
- Management of remote commands via SMS
- Scheduler for programming weekly surveillance
- Log generated: events of the last 24 hours in CSV format, last 10 in/out calls, last week SMS, GPS position in KML and NMEA format
- Send SMS/email information in case of alarm or on request
- Send SMS automatically in the event of unauthorized SIM replacement
- Phone Call in the event of alarm
- Automatic answer of calls from the control phone
- Stealth mode
- Detection of movements and sounds
- Customizable protection zone
- Support of both cameras (front and rear)
- Voltage grid detection
- Circular memory recording
- Siren sound customizable
- Enable/disable alarm via Bluetooth
- Maximum privacy, the images are not uploaded on a remote server
- 3 configurable user profiles
- User manual included
- Free of ads
More details on: http://www.optivelox.com/spyvisio

New release SpyVisio 2.2
SpyVisio now supports geo-fencing alarms.
Note:
SpyVisio has been recently suspended and removed from Google Store as it could carry out spying or surreptitious tracking of others !?
The app can be downloaded for free at: http://www.optivelox.com/spyvisio

[APP][4.0+] SwiP - Switch profiles intelligently 0.2.7 [Beta]

Hello there guys!
After some hard work we've finally reached a state where we'd really appreciate some reviews, publicity and feedback for our project.
Most of all some feedback would be nice as we don't actually have a wide range of devices to test on.
Basically what we wanted to do is to implement an open source alternative to Llama, Trigger and all the other profile/automation apps.
Of course we aren't nearly as advanced as they are at the moment.. but let's see where we are going to get with the help of you guys.
Here's the full description of what's possible right now:
SwiP - Switch profiles intelligently
SwiP is an intelligent profile app for Android.
It's meant to be an open source alternative to well-known apps like LLama and Trigger (though in a much smaller scale at the moment), which still offers some unique features.
PROFILES
SwiP allows you to create, manage and apply profiles which can contain the following settings:
Sound:
- Ringer Mode
- Ringtone- & Notification Volume
- Media Volume
- Alarm Volume
Connectivity:
- GPS
- Mobile Data
- WiFi
- Bluetooth
Display:
- Automatic Brightness
- Brightness
- Display Time Out
There are also some features which are unfortunately only available for rooted phones like NFC, Airplane Mode and Lockscreen.
TRIGGERS
Furthermore the app offers trigger-management. A trigger basically defines a rule for the automatic application of selected profiles.
The user is able to create said triggers and to use them for his daily workflow.
A trigger can contain the following rules:
- Location (Geofence)
- Time (Exact time or time range)
- Battery State
- Battery Level (Exact level or level range)
- Headphone State
These rules can be freely combined (e.g. at a certain location AND a certain time).
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So if you've got an Android 4.X device and want to give it a try, please go ahead!
There are already some known issues we are working on, like:
- GPS only working on AOSP roms or when installed as system app (still searching for a way to find out which rom is running)
- Lockscreen only working on some devices, on other devices it simply accepts every PIN/Pattern (here some feedback would be really nice!)
- Priority not implemented the best way possible.. just didn't find the time yet to implement a drag&drop list
- User interface is not as intuitive as we'd liked it to be. There will be a tutorial some time..
If you find any bugs, please don't hesitate to report them here: https://bitbucket.org/fschrofner/swip/issues
Also feel free to send us pull requests, we'd love to get other developers involved.
Check out the source: https://bitbucket.org/fschrofner/swip/
Changelog
If you'd like to help us out, you could participate in the translations here: https://crowdin.net/project/swip
If you like the project, show some <3 and rate it
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great work dude

This looks great, really looking forward to seeing where you can take this! Been wanting to see some decent competition for llama (despite how much I love it).
The only thing stopping me from testing this as a daily driver is the fact that it doesn't do location by cell tower. I typically keep my GPS off, and llama profiles are changed based on cell location.
Love the interface though, good luck with it!

Thanks for the feedback!
At the moment we are using the Google Location API for geofencing, which should automatically use the most accurate method available (but still conserve power).
The order should be like this: GPS, WiFi, Cell (while GPS only gets activated if a more exact location is really required)
KitKat should work especially well with this method as it always uses WiFi to gain a more exact location (even when it's disabled).
Basically it should do just fine without GPS or WiFi, if the radius of the geofence is big enough (i've set it to 2000m and it seems to work).
Is that size acceptable for you? You could try to start up the application when you are at the desired location (GPS and WiFi disabled) and set the geofence to something slightly bigger than your expected location (should be marked as a blue circle on the map. it needs to be completely in your geofence!)
If some more people prefer the self-implemented cell tower method, we are surely going to look into it!
Keep the feedback coming!

Since you've open-sourced the app, why don't you upload it to f-droid.org?
It's an alternative app store for FOSS apps only. I use it exclusively as an alternative to Google Play as I don't use a ROM with Gapps.

Great work so far!
Got some suggestions:
- Use bluetooth connections as trigger
- Start apps in certain profiles (i.e. maps when connected to car bluetooth)
- Unlink call- and notification volume (I want to be able to hear calls at night (emergencies), but messages I do not need to hear)

NFC support! Cool! I'm going to try this now and report my findings.
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How about other languages? Any plans for that?

great work :laugh:

Would it be possible to do this in 4.4 roms, open google apps and it automaticcalt triggers location toggle? Only problem is dialogue box popping asking for confirmation

Nice.
Would be better if it could switch off and reboot phone automatically.

Hello,
I'm glad to see an open-source application to do some automation. I'm also especially happy to see that this application is not requiring any google dependancies vs Tasker/LLama.
It has succesfully been installed on an AOSP without any Gapps.
It would be great if you application was submitted on FDroid and would gain visibility toward open source user.
Thank you for your work.
Prysme.

So Nice!
Thanks for this app... it is indeed very useful.
Just one thing, could it be possible to have the screen lock set to none instead of it set to slide?

looks promising, good work:good:

Nice app
Ty

Thanks for the app, will try it for a few days replacing Trigger.
One thing I noticed while playing with it for a few minutes: I added a trigger and set a marker in the location option, but the preference summary still says "ignored" under location. The app seems to be working fine based on that location though.
Also I think it would be nice if we can have a negation trigger, like "when not at this location".
Thanks!

User_99 said:
How about other languages? Any plans for that?
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I'd be willing to translate to Dutch, if needed.
It's my mother tongue.

Aerkhanite said:
I'd be willing to translate to Dutch, if needed.
It's my mother tongue.
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You're trying to say you're a native speaker. Don't translate everything literally. Mother tongue (moedertaal) is definitely not what you meant
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AllSeeyinEye said:
You're trying to say you're a native speaker. Don't translate everything literally. Mother tongue (moedertaal) is definitely not what you meant
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"Mother tongue" is a valid English expression. In English, saying that a language is a person's "mother tongue" is a perfectly correct way to express that the person is a native speaker of that language.
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OK, tnx, I learned something today!
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