Androidaprs not work

[Markku T]

I not see my callsig using android tablet.

Before usin android phone i see my position on the map.

Why it not work anymore?

My callsign not found in database when i am transmitted my position to aprs.fi

[Heikki Hannikainen]

On Sat, 19 Apr 2025, Markku T wrote:

> I not see my callsig using android tablet.Before usin android phone i see my position on the map.

>
> Why it not work anymore?
> My callsign not found in database when i am transmitted my position to aprs.fi

Hi,

If you're using an APRS application on Android (such as APRSDroid), the
problem is likely with that application, and not aprs.fi (the web site).

Please post the question to a forum specific to that application. Thanks!

If you're using the aprs.fi app on iOS, or the aprs.fi web site itself to
upload position, please post more details:

https://groups.google.com/g/aprsfi/c/_6BuLNhRqM4

- Hessu

[Markku T]

I use aprs.fi on web not application

Markku Tanninen

9 Moo 8, Na Khun Krai Subdistrict, Si Samrong District, 64120 Sukhothai
Thailand

+66820273155

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[Joni Kähärä]

Hello,

Does the device's GNSS get a fix, and is geolocation enabled in the browser? And is geolocation allowed for aprs.fi?

You could use a tool like this to make sure that the first item mentioned above isn't the problem: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.location.gps.gnsslogger&hl=en

Second and third items would depend on the browser, on Chrome you'd need to navigate to Settings → Site settings → Location, and go from there.

Which callsign is this, btw?

    Joni OH2EWL

[Markku T]

Chrome and location allowed.
I try few different callsign what are surely in use but my is OH3FP
Why this works with smartphone all same settings but this Samsung A9+ tablet wont work?

Markku Tanninen

9 Moo 8, Na Khun Krai Subdistrict, Si Samrong District, 64120 Sukhothai
Thailand

+66820273155

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[Joni Kähärä]

I see, and I think I'm observing something similar here.

Was able to post an update from an Android phone: https://aprs.fi/info/w/7860000153

But on a tablet's browser, clicking the equivalent button doesn't do anything. Geolocation was allowed. Tried enabling and disabling "Desktop site" in Chrome too, but that didn't seem to have any effect.

Android 11 Galaxy Tab A, 32-bit Chrome 134 here. Tried, but could not get into browser's developer tools over USB, so can't check if there's e.g. something interesting in the console.

    Joni OH2EWL

[Rob - KD2GRS]

Joni,

 

My Galaxy Tab A does not have a GPS, so none of the navigation/apps or APRS really work completely. There is a developer API hack for using external GPS (i.e. BadElf GPS via Bluetooth) but that’s a hassle. I think there is a utility program you can download that lists out all capabilities of the tablet to see if your specific model has GPS or not.

 

73, Rob J. – KD2GRS

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[Markku T]

Yeah that's problem, like aprs.fi does not regognize android tablet.
I send my call and look if it found but aprs.fi says xxxxxc call not found in database.

Markku Tanninen

9 Moo 8, Na Khun Krai Subdistrict, Si Samrong District, 64120 Sukhothai
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[Joni Kähärä]

Hi Rob,

Mine has GNSS hardware (screenshot below).

    Joni OH2EWL