Internal/External GPS on IOS device

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Internal/External GPS on IOS device - How to tell?

Internal/External GPS on IOS device - How to tell?

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henrik@juhlweb.dk	h henrik@juhlweb.dk posted 7/21/2023 8:45:19 AM Topic Details Share Topic
h Group: Forum Members Posts: 2, Visits: 24	I have an external Bluetooth GPS (Dual XGPS 150) that I hook up to my iPad mini via BT. As I understand IOS, the external GPS source will be used (take precedence) if present, and hence IOS location services will rely on my external GPS. Hence when I activate Skydemon I choose 'Location Services' (not GDL 90) But how do I tell if is actually the external GPS that is in use, and not the iPad internal GPS ?? I realise this is perhaps more a question for Apple and the IOS crowd - but I have been unable to find any good explanations, and hope some of you guys have found some info Blue skies :-) If it matters: - GPS: Dual XGPS 150 - Tablet: iPad Mini 5 (WIFI + Cell - hence with internal GPS) - Skydemon: Version 3.16.9
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Tim Dawson	Tim Dawson posted 7/21/2023 9:58:56 AM Post Details Share Post
Group: Forum Members Posts: 8.1K, Visits: 9.4K	Apple don't tell us (the app) so we can't tell you. Personally I do not know the answer.
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henrik@juhlweb.dk	h henrik@juhlweb.dk posted 6/18/2025 7:06:51 PM Post Details Share Post
h Group: Forum Members Posts: 2, Visits: 24	+x Tim Dawson - 7/21/2023 9:58:56 AM Apple don't tell us (the app) so we can't tell you. Personally I do not know the answer. Hi Tim & all, Is this still the case? :-) or have Apple allowed us to grow any wiser since 2023 ? Does anyone have any good ideas how to perform a test to verify what the GPS source is ? /H
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