How to simulate driving a route in real device

Question

I have a locations based app and I want to test it without real moving.
I know I can provide a kml file of points but I don't want to use emulator, but real device.

could you tell me what is the best way to simulate driving a route on the device?
I emphasize that I need to simulate an entire route rather than a single point.

thank you for giving your time

Answer 1

I'm using mock locations in the development of my app. The following two apps have proved reliable in mocking locations (static location & routes) thus far:

Lockito

• I use Lockito to create routes that are snapped to roads. Routes are created within Lockito. After a route has been created, Lockito can then playback the route as a series of mock locations that affect other apps reading GPS location.

• Speed control is available for playing back routes.

• Routes can be saved and loaded to be played back another time.

• https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=fr.dvilleneuve.lockito

Teleport

• I use Teleport to create routes from .KML files. Teleport accepts .KML files in "TrackMatch format".

• https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.shankarlabs.teleport

How I Use Lockito and Teleport in Conjunction with my App

I would have either Lockito or Teleport ^ mocking my device's location while my app is running. That is, I would have at lesat 2 apps "running" on my device when mocking locations - my app, and either Lockito or Teleport.

^ I don't use both Lockito and Teleport at the same time for fear of unintended consequences.

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Digression:

Ways I create .KML files:

1) http://www.mapmash.in/kmlpolyline.html

2) Google Earth

Answer 2

I needed to test driving journeys with my app, that had inaccuracies and were actually real life scenarios (e.g. tunnels, city driving, intermittent GPS signal) I did this using two apps, one mentioned by davidleejy, and going out for a drive once to gather the data:

GPS Logger - To record the initial journey on the road as a .kml or .gpx

Lockito - To play back the journey.