MyRD Android App

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Before pairing with MyRD, make sure you have completed the locator setup described in Set up the locator.

MyRD first run

 

When you first launch the app, the Locator Selection screen is displayed.

When you tap Select a Device, the app prompts you to grant the required permissions for the app to work properly.

Locator Selection screen

Location

This permission is required to enable background operation and to support the NTRIP client.

Location permission screen

Notifications

This enables MyRD notifications to appear on your phone.

Notifications permission screen

Bluetooth

This setting allows MyRD to use Bluetooth connectivity to interact with your locator.

Bluetooth permission screen

NOTE: All requested permissions must be allowed for MyRD to function correctly.

Pairing your SG locator

To connect a compatible locator, you must first pair with it.

Press Select a Device to start the pairing process.

Select a Device screen

The Available Devices screen shows all nearby compatible locators.

If you do not see your locator, ensure the battery is fully charged and that the locator is switched ON.

Select your locator from the list and tap Connect to complete pairing.

Available Devices screen
Once pairing is complete, a Success! message briefly appears to confirm the connection.
Success message screen
Connected device screen

The main app screen shows your paired device.

From here, you can configure a Correction Service or change the paired locator.

Main app screen with paired locator

Correction service

Select a Provider

Choose from pre-configured providers or select Custom.

Select a Provider screen

Pre-configured service

If you have selected a pre-configured service:

Enter Credentials: Provide the Host (Endpoint), Port, Username, Password, and Mount Point. The Mount Point should start with a forward slash.

Connect: Tap the Connect button. A progress dialog shows the connection status. Once successful, the status shows as Configured.

Pre-configured service credentials screen
Configured status screen

Custom Provider

You can add service providers with their specific endpoints and mount points, or edit and delete existing ones for easier selection in the future.

Custom provider screen

Main home dashboard

When both the device and NTRIP connections are active, the screen indicates a successful connection.
Main home dashboard with successful connection