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Alpha GPS

Transmit your phone's location to Sony cameras over Bluetooth for geotagging
New in version v1.7.1
What's new:

- Improved Wi-Fi remote compatibility for the Sony ZV-1 and other older Sony cameras, including live view startup and photo transfer.
- Fixed repeated Bluetooth disconnections during location sharing with cameras such as the Sony RX0 II when Always On is disabled.
Alpha GPS geotags your photos by transmitting your phone's GPS location to Sony Alpha cameras over Bluetooth LE — a lightweight alternative to the official apps. It also offers a Bluetooth remote shutter.

Features


  • Continuous location transmission to the camera while shooting, including automatic time synchronization

  • Automatic reconnection when the camera is turned on, even with the app in the background and the screen off (via Android's companion device manager)

  • Remote shutter with a focus → shutter sequence

  • Optional "Always On" foreground service for devices with aggressive battery management

  • Multiple cameras can be paired

  • No account, no ads, no tracking



Works with Sony cameras that support location linking via Bluetooth (as used by Imaging Edge Mobile or Creators' App).

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Versions

Although APK downloads are available below to give you the choice, you should be aware that by installing that way you will not receive update notifications and it's a less secure way to download. We recommend that you install the F-Droid client and use that.

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  • Version v1.7.1 (171) suggested Added on Oct 22, 2026

    arm64-v8a armeabi-v7a x86 x86_64

    This version requires Android 8.0 or newer.

    It is built and signed by the original developer, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.

    Permissions
    • access location in the background
      This app can access location at any time, even while the app is not in use.
    • access approximate location only in the foreground
      This app can get your approximate location from location services while the app is in use. Location services for your device must be turned on for the app to get location.
    • access precise location only in the foreground
      This app can get your precise location from location services while the app is in use. Location services for your device must be turned on for the app to get location. This may increase battery usage.
    • android.permission.ACCESS_LOCAL_NETWORK
    • view network connections
      Allows the app to view information about network connections such as which networks exist and are connected.
    • view Wi-Fi connections
      Allows the app to view information about Wi-Fi networking, such as whether Wi-Fi is enabled and name of connected Wi-Fi devices.
    • pair with Bluetooth devices
      Allows the app to view the configuration of the Bluetooth on the phone, and to make and accept connections with paired devices.
    • access Bluetooth settings
      Allows the app to configure the local Bluetooth phone, and to discover and pair with remote devices.
    • connect to paired Bluetooth devices
      Allows the app to connect to paired Bluetooth devices
    • change network connectivity
      Allows the app to change the state of network connectivity.
    • connect and disconnect from Wi-Fi
      Allows the app to connect to and disconnect from Wi-Fi access points and to make changes to device configuration for Wi-Fi networks.
    • run foreground service
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services.
    • run foreground service with the type "connectedDevice"
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services with the type "connectedDevice"
    • run foreground service with the type "location"
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services with the type "location"
    • have full network access
      Allows the app to create network sockets and use custom network protocols. The browser and other applications provide means to send data to the internet, so this permission is not required to send data to the internet.
    • interact with nearby Wi-Fi devices
      Allows the app to advertise, connect, and determine the relative position of nearby Wi-Fi devices
    • show notifications
      Allows the app to show notifications
    • read the contents of your shared storage
      Allows the app to read the contents of your shared storage.
    • run at startup
      Allows the app to have itself started as soon as the system has finished booting. This can make it take longer to start the phone and allow the app to slow down the overall phone by always running.
    • Start foreground services from background
      Allows a companion app to start foreground services from background.
    • ask to ignore battery optimizations
      Allows an app to ask for permission to ignore battery optimizations for that app.
    • Observe companion device presence
      Allows a companion app to observe companion device presence when the devices are nearby or far-away.
    • modify or delete the contents of your shared storage
      Allows the app to write the contents of your shared storage.
    • com.saschl.cameragps.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

    Download APK 19 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log

    • New in version v1.7.0
    What's new:

    - Wi-Fi remote control, live view, and file transfer for Sony cameras with Wi-Fi support
  • Version v1.7.0 (170) - Added on Oct 16, 2026

    arm64-v8a armeabi-v7a x86 x86_64

    This version requires Android 8.0 or newer.

    It is built and signed by the original developer, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.

    Permissions
    • access location in the background
      This app can access location at any time, even while the app is not in use.
    • access approximate location only in the foreground
      This app can get your approximate location from location services while the app is in use. Location services for your device must be turned on for the app to get location.
    • access precise location only in the foreground
      This app can get your precise location from location services while the app is in use. Location services for your device must be turned on for the app to get location. This may increase battery usage.
    • android.permission.ACCESS_LOCAL_NETWORK
    • view network connections
      Allows the app to view information about network connections such as which networks exist and are connected.
    • view Wi-Fi connections
      Allows the app to view information about Wi-Fi networking, such as whether Wi-Fi is enabled and name of connected Wi-Fi devices.
    • pair with Bluetooth devices
      Allows the app to view the configuration of the Bluetooth on the phone, and to make and accept connections with paired devices.
    • access Bluetooth settings
      Allows the app to configure the local Bluetooth phone, and to discover and pair with remote devices.
    • connect to paired Bluetooth devices
      Allows the app to connect to paired Bluetooth devices
    • change network connectivity
      Allows the app to change the state of network connectivity.
    • connect and disconnect from Wi-Fi
      Allows the app to connect to and disconnect from Wi-Fi access points and to make changes to device configuration for Wi-Fi networks.
    • run foreground service
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services.
    • run foreground service with the type "connectedDevice"
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services with the type "connectedDevice"
    • run foreground service with the type "location"
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services with the type "location"
    • have full network access
      Allows the app to create network sockets and use custom network protocols. The browser and other applications provide means to send data to the internet, so this permission is not required to send data to the internet.
    • interact with nearby Wi-Fi devices
      Allows the app to advertise, connect, and determine the relative position of nearby Wi-Fi devices
    • show notifications
      Allows the app to show notifications
    • read the contents of your shared storage
      Allows the app to read the contents of your shared storage.
    • run at startup
      Allows the app to have itself started as soon as the system has finished booting. This can make it take longer to start the phone and allow the app to slow down the overall phone by always running.
    • Start foreground services from background
      Allows a companion app to start foreground services from background.
    • ask to ignore battery optimizations
      Allows an app to ask for permission to ignore battery optimizations for that app.
    • Observe companion device presence
      Allows a companion app to observe companion device presence when the devices are nearby or far-away.
    • modify or delete the contents of your shared storage
      Allows the app to write the contents of your shared storage.
    • com.saschl.cameragps.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

    Download APK 19 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log

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