iPad Air iOS 17.2 can't connect with GNS3000 Bluetooth receiver.

NorthHeliPilot wrote:

Here is the solution! Newest firmware update from GNS Electronics. I tested - it is working! But you will need an android-device to update the GNS3000 via bluetooth.

https://www.gns-electronics.de/support-gns3000/

Thanks for sharing the information.

I'm pleased to know that my assumptions were correct, and I hope that the owners of that receiver can continue to use it with satisfaction on their iPads. All's well that ends well.

Have a nice day.

Giulio

NorthHeliPilot wrote:

Here is the solution! Newest firmware update from GNS Electronics. I tested - it is working! But you will need an android-device to update the GNS3000 via bluetooth.

https://www.gns-electronics.de/support-gns3000/

The GNS3000 firmware can be updated from iPad.

You simply need to download, unzip and transfer the firmware update file to a microSD card. For iPad, you will need an appropriate microSD or SD Card reader - and for the latter, a simple passive microSD adapter.

SD Card readers compatible with all models of iPad are easily available.

I had the same problem with iOS 17.3 and the GNS3000: no connection. Today I installed iOS 17.4.1. Eureka! GNS3000 works again!!

Today succeeded in updating the GNS3000 by means of OTA using a Samsung smartphone of my neighbor . Although the instructions of the supplier that provided the updated firmware are rather limited for an IOS user I succeeded in installing it. After updating the firmware via OTA checked my iPad 17.2 and GNS3000 re appeared in Bluetooth settings and connected to my GNS3000. I encourage GNS Germany to provide better instructions to install using android or better come up with an update using IOS.

Have you tried contacting the manufacturer support team asking for a possible firmware update for your specific model?

Hi I had similar problem after softwear update, my iPad would not recognise the printer. I found my VPN was blocking connection, when I disconnected VPN problem solved. This may help.

make sure it's put into pairing mode

manual.indd (gns-electronics.de)

make sure it does not have an active connection to another device, many like to auto connect to devices when powered on

Hi, did you get any reaction from the GNS support team in the meantime. I am having the same problem as you are having. Very odd that you have to update the firmware with an Android device. If I liked Android I would have bought all my equipment with Android software. Fortunately my boat is in the warehouse still, but I hope they will come up with an update so I can update using my iPad or iMac.

For your information GNS3000 works with iPhone 13pro using IOS 17.3.1 regards

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I use the gns3000 with my iphone. it connects, but it does not use it signal, if i put the gns on the dash with full view and fix and my phone under my leg so it wont see sattelites, the navigation stays in place, ie it does not move. so the information of the gns is not used. does this sound familiar to anyone?

Okay, please keep us informed. Thanks.