Previously you were able to use your android device for navigation by using a QR Code image (note: if you have any troubles using the QR Code method, use the QR Code reader app linked at the bottom of this post). Now, the Inspector Helper app is able to open addresses directly on a connected android device. When you click on a job to route to it, you will see the screen on the left. Here you can either use the QR Code to route, or click "Send to Connected Android Device" to automatically start routing via the USB connection
To use this feature, make sure you've enabled android navigation by going to Settings > GPS App and tick "Android Nav App"
Click Read more below for setup instructions. -------->
Setting Up Your Android Device
- Turn on USB Debugging on your android device. You can read how to do that here, then follow the instructions appropriate to your version of android.
- Install this software to your computer, and follow the instructions on this page to install it
- Connect your android device to your computer via USB cable. After a 20 or more seconds for its initial connection, you will get several prompts to approve the connection, as well as warnings like the one shown in the photo at left. After you accept them all, your phone will be ready to receive routes from your in-car laptop\tablet.
Suggested Android Apps
(Open this page on your android device and click links for easier installation)
It is suggested that you install all three, and use whichever works well for each situation
Here Maps by Nokia
How to setup offline navigation
How to setup offline navigation
- Best used when you don't have signal or data connection
- Works Offline, best offline navigation
- Shows current speed limit
Google Maps
- Best used when you have a data connection
- Best overall android navigation
- Requires a data connection to at least start navigation
- Can receive coordinates from Inspection Helper for precise navigation
- Can display which side of the street your destination will be on
CoPilot GPS
How to setup offline navigation
How to setup offline navigation
- Best used as a backup for Here Maps, or when you have to navigate using coordinates
- Works Offline
- Can receive coordinates from Inspection Helper for precise navigation
- Not Free
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