Make Gaia an "open with" or "share to" option for gpx files

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EzraFarber

• February 07, 2018 12:03
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I was quite frustrated to find that Gaia was not an option for opening gpx files I've downloaded.

I also wish it showed up as an option when I try to share a track or waypoint from another app.

 

Edit... Wait, maybe I haven't tried everything yet... Not totally sure it's impossible.

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  Ashli Baldwin

  • February 07, 2018 16:22

  Ezra,

  I'd expect Gaia GPS to be an option for opening GPX files.

  Some common issues could be:

  1. Improperly formatted GPX file (you could send me a copy if you think this might be the case)

  2. A different GPS program is set as the default for opening GPX files (a feature of some Android devices)

  For opening in Gaia GPS from other programs - you could message those app developers and request that Gaia GPS get added as an option.

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  EzraFarber

  • February 09, 2018 18:04

  Thanks Ashli!

  1. I don't actually have the file to check. My main use for this is trying to navigate to where a photo was taken (obviously, photos from the gallery, not photos taken with Gaia). I hit "open with" and would love it if Gaia, my favorite app, showed up as an option...

  2. Not the issue. See picture...https://imgur.com/MWKjxPQ

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  Ashli Baldwin

  • February 13, 2018 15:01

  Ezra,

  Thank you for the additional information - we've opened up a bug report about this as I believe Gaia should be an option in the screenshot you shared.

  I appreciate you bringing that to my attention!

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  Bospieper

  • September 10, 2020 12:55

  Hi Ashli, 

  I face the same problem - Gaia is never mentioned as on option to choose from to open a gpx file with on my android phone (Samsung S10). 

  Screenshot attached.

  Do you know how to make it an option?

  Greetings, 

  Pieter

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  Jim Margolis

  • September 14, 2020 20:41

  Hi Pieter,
  
  These steps from Samsung may help you change the default apps: https://www.samsung.com/my/support/mobile-devices/how-to-clear-and-change-default-apps-on-android/
  
  If that doesn't, I would recommend following these steps to import the GPX file into Gaia GPS:
  
  

  1. Open the Gaia GPS app
  2. Tap the + icon
  3. Select "Import File" from the menu list
  4. Locate the file on your device

  
  
  
  If you have any further questions, please contact Support here.

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