GPS HAL Support for Android in imx6

[teddy123]

Hi Everyone,

I would like to interface a GPS(telit) module with my imx6 sabresd board. While going through GPS related queries within this community, I came across several useful points like, UART based GPS Modules dont require any additional kernel based support. But I have some queries related about the steps need to be done in the Android Layer.

First of all, I need to have a HAL (ex. gps_freerunner.c )which needs to be compiled as libgps.so . While going through Android Kitkat BSP, I didnt find any reference to this library.

But how does Android framework binds to this library?

Can anyone please outline the steps for enabling GPS module in imx6q-sabresd platform.

[igorpadykov]

Hi teddy

android gps driver structure is described on below link

Understanding Android GPS Architecture | Android Development and Hacking | XDA Forums

however some devices may require own driver as described on next examples, so you can

contact gps chip vendor for custom driver

i.MX6 Android GPS integrating

https://www.u-blox.com/images/downloads/Product_Docs/Android_GPSDriverLibrary_ApplicationNote_%28UBX...

GPS TC6000GN integration with imx6

Best regards

igor

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