Galileo satellite navigation

[Alan555871]

Is the Z5 capable of using the new Galileo satellite navigation system when it goes live?

[Jonas]

Hi @Alan555871,

That's a really good question, I will request information regarding this and I will update you as soon as I get it!

[bckp]

Should be capable, as Qualcomm on its page says, SD810 is capable of recieve Galileo signal, but on other page, they say only SD820 will get support by firmware upgrade (from 8xx range).

See

https://www.qualcomm.com/news/releases/2015/02/02/qualcomm-snapdragon-810-processor-powers-premium-t...

https://www.qualcomm.com/news/releases/2016/06/21/qualcomm-announces-broad-support-galileo-across-sn...

[Jonas]

Hi @bckp, Thanks a lot for your links and for helping out!

I'm still waiting for the information that I requested and will you know as soon as I have it!

Have a great weekend both of you!

[Jonas]

Hello again!

I have now received more information regarding your question.

Xperia devices do not presently support Galileo satellite navigation.

I hope that answers your question and let me know if there is anything else I can help with you!

[Krinyo]

Yes, we know this, but what about the future? Do You make a firmware update for Z5 Compact to support Galileo? The hardware is capable...

[Jonas]

Hi @Krinyo, welcome to our forum!

I'm afraid I have no further information than what I posted earlier. I have requested some more information regarding this.

Thank you all for your patience and Merry Christmas!

[Bugmenotsony]

https://www.qualcomm.com/news/releases/2015/02/02/qualcomm-snapdragon-810-processor-powers-premium-t...

According to this Qualcomm website it's capable to use Galileo, but it seems they will make it exclusive to Snapdragon 820 and updated devices. It could be made exclusive in terms of  "We don't give you new drivers."

I hope, that we at least get full Vulkan support for SD810, before they shutdown everything regarding support.

[carrollr]

Hey,

I've got an xperia X (Snapdragon 650) which is confirmed from Qualcomm as having support for Galileo GNSS. 

Can you confirm when we'll see this firmware update hitting this model please? 

[Jonas]

Hi again!

I'm sorry for the late reply, I have been out of office due to vacation.

I have requested more information regarding this and will share the information with all of you as soon as I receive it!

I thank you for your patience.