Nexus 7 GPS dead

[CATPart]

I have had great success with my 1st gen nexus 7. I have had no issues with the GPS. The only thing I can mention is it seems the latest build update confused me a bit. It changed the look and action of the button I use to turn off/on the gps, so I wasnt sure at first if it was even on.

If you consider it an important navigation tool I would suggest that you keep it a "clean machine" I bought my nexus for one important reason only, navigation. Therefore I only installed 1 app, the navigation app. I don't browse the internet, don't download games, or do other useless things. I do not want to contaminate the system with any useless backround processes or malicious software (other than that provided by google haha).

[BobTurner]

Originally Posted by jjhoneck

The Nexus 7/GDL-39 combo is the best, most cost-effective navigation/weather/traffic tool on the market, IMHO.

Jay, I have to disagree a bit. For weather this is fine, but for traffic you really need the information right in front of you - which for you means on the EFIS. After all, most of the time your eyes are outside, so you need the traffic where it is seen in a quick glance. Unfortunately the GDL-39 won't talk to the GRT due to propriatary issues. I would recommend any of a number of ADSB-in boxes which talk to both your HXr and send wireless output to an appropriate display (I use WingX but there are others).

[jjhoneck]

Originally Posted by BobTurner

Jay, I have to disagree a bit. For weather this is fine, but for traffic you really need the information right in front of you - which for you means on the EFIS. After all, most of the time your eyes are outside, so you need the traffic where it is seen in a quick glance. Unfortunately the GDL-39 won't talk to the GRT due to propriatary issues. I would recommend any of a number of ADSB-in boxes which talk to both your HXr and send wireless output to an appropriate display (I use WingX but there are others).

No worries -- I have a Skyradar ADS-B receiver hard-wired to the Horizon for traffic IN, and GRT's Mode S transponder for ADS-B out.

We are lighting up the sky wherever we go.

The Nexus 7/GDL-39 is just for the back seater.

[Stu McCurdy]

I have been using the 2012 (early) Nexus 7 for a couple years now and have never had dead screen. Just have to monitor the battery indicator and charge it before it hits 10%. I use AVARE for navigation and planning, it is FREE from the Play Store and it is regularly being upgraded with improvements. Sectionals, Plates, TAC charts, WAC charts, IFR Low charts, A/FD, Terrain, Weather, TFRs all updated FREE at the regular cycles. Find your destination and it gives you a magenta line with Horizontal Deviation indicator as well as Vertical Deviation on Approach. Even gives you distances rings for your airspeed. Did I saw it was FREE?

The newer 2013 version has a much brighter display and a front and back camera. The early model has only a front camera.

[Snowflake]

Originally Posted by RV7AV8R

I noticed my 2013 will drain the battery itself if left off uncharged for a week or so. Is there a way to really turn it off so this does not happen? Also, what is your favorite aviation software package for this android?

To turn off: Hold power button until you get a shutdown prompt. Say "yes" or "shutdown" (I forget what the wording is right now and don't have my wife's 7 handy).

Favorite App: Air Navigation Pro is my choice, I need something that works in Canada. Most of the others don't have *any* map data north of the 49th, ANP has free data that is "good enough" for VFR work.

FYI - In Canada the ANP maps are based on OpenStreetmap (which gives coastlines, major roads, other ground features), Airspace from the Designated Airspace Handbook (free from Transport Canada), and frequency information obtained from a separate free database. All have been current and accurate as long as i've used ANP. Personally I find the maps on ANP easier to read than the paper maps. In Canada, it's only necessary that you *know* all of the information relative to your flight, it's not necessary for you to physically carry current maps or a current flight supplement. I compare the ANP map to a paper map once in a while just to be sure.

[Canadian_JOY]

As a fellow Canuck, I sympathize with Rob's plight. After asking the question of several Android aviation app developers, the only positive response I received was from Avilution. Their response led me to believe that we should see Canadian charts available for Avilution within the next 30-60 days. This will be a game changer, but not without cost, thanks to Nav Canada's insistence on both a heft fee as well as a huge insurance policy to be taken out by the app developer.

My late-2012 Nexus 7 has a fantastic GPS in it so I'm looking forward to being able to use it to navigate using Canadian charts. Then I'll be able to do away with the trusty Lowrance 2000c that's in my panel. It, too, has proven to be a terrific GPS with a super-simple user interface. If I could get a nav data update for it I'd never even think of using anything else. Alas, nav data is no longer available, so I'm holding my breath in hopes Avilution carries through with their plan.

[RV7AV8R]

Originally Posted by Snowflake

To turn off: Hold power button until you get a shutdown prompt. Say "yes" or "shutdown" (I forget what the wording is right now and don't have my wife's 7 .

Thanks Rob, I did not know that.