Cleared to Update
Our "Cleared to Update" program is designed to provide timely information to you regarding compatibility between Bad Elf's products and new operating system releases from Apple (iOS) and Google (Android).
One of the strengths of the app-based innovation on iOS and Android is the speed at which updates are made to the hardware, operating system, and apps. These updates improve design, functionality, and security. However, the pace of updates adds some complexity and risk for customers using these solutions in mission-critical environments where downtime is not an option.
Our pledge to you
It's simple:
- We'll test our products with all iOS and Android releases when available, including betas
- If we find any critical compatibility issues, we'll notify you via this page and other channels
- We'll work closely with our app and other partners to resolve all issues quickly via app and firmware updates
- We'll support our products on legacy iOS and Android releases for as long as possible
Running mission critical apps?
If you rely on Bad Elf products for mission-critical operations, we strongly recommend that you wait at least 1-2 weeks before installing any updates to iOS, Android, your data collection or EFB apps, or our apps/firmware. This time period is usually adequate to identify any critical issues and gives vendors time to notify their customers.
iOS Updates
| Status | Version | Notes |
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iOS 26.2 (public beta RC) |
CoreLocation is still not accepting location data from our legacy Bad Elf GPS Pro (BE-GPS-2200) receiver (and derivatives such as the SBK-2000 and SBK-4000). If you rely on the GPS Pro, keep your iPhone/iPad on iOS 18.7.2 or 26.0.1 if possible. All newer Bad Elf GPS receivers are functional with iOS 26.2. Please get in touch with us via support@bad-elf.com to discuss our trade-in program if you are affected by this issue. Status (09-DEC-2025): Same as below. |
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iOS 26.1 |
Do not upgrade if you rely on the legacy GPS Pro (BE-GPS-2200)! CRITICAL: Bad Elf GPS Pro (BE-GPS-2200) and legacy Sim Bridge Kits (SBK-2000/SBK-4000): CoreLocation (iOS) is ignoring position data sent by iAP1-based GPS accessories, preventing position updates from flowing into location-based apps. This includes Maps, Google Maps, and Jeppesen Flight Deck Pro. Apps that have SDK/protocol support for our accessories will continue working, including Field Maps, Survey123, PointMan, ForeFlight, and Garmin Pilot. WARNING: All newer Bad Elf Flex GPS/GNSS receivers (2500, 3500, 5500, 6500), GPS Pro+ (GPS-2300), GNSS Surveyor (GPS-3300), and Sim Bridge Kits (SBK-250x, SBK-450x):In some cases, if Wi-Fi is enabled, CoreLocation does not always use the position feed from the external GPS receiver. Turning off Wi-Fi will resolve the issue, and once CoreLocation is using the external GPS feed, you can turn Wi-Fi back on. We have only seen this in a few cases. Status (18-NOV-2025): We have submitted bug reports to Apple and are working with our app partners to enable their apps for direct connectivity to our GPS accessories. |
| ✅ | iOS 26.0.1 | Generally stable, still some lurking iOS BT issues but these are usually resolved by toggling BT off/on or rebooting your iOS device. |
| ✅ | iOS 18.7.2 | Generally stable, still some lurking iOS BT issues but these are usually resolved by toggling BT off/on or rebooting your iOS device. |
| ❓ | iOS 18.x | Misc BT bugs reported for all accessories (audio, car kits, GPS, etc) related to pairing and connectivity. Workaround is to toggle BT off and on, or reboot your iOS device. |
| ✅ | iOS 17.7 | No issues found |
| ✅ | iOS 15.0 | Flex app minimum recommended version |
Android Updates
| Status | Version | Notes |
| ✅ | 15 |
No issues found. NOTE: the default power savings mode can prevent the Bad Elf Flex app from running in the background when the battery is low. Consider disabling it if you need RTK corrections to continue flowing from the background in all power modes. |
| ✅ | 14 (API 34) | No issues found |
| ✅ | 13 (API 33) | No issues found |
| ✅ | 12 (API 31) | No issues found |
| ✅ | 11 (API 30) | No issues found |
| ✅ | 10 (API 9) | No issues found |
| ✅ | 9 (API 28) | No issues found |
| ✅ | 8 (API 26) | No issues found |
| ✅ | 7 (API 24) | Flex app minimum supported version |
Need help?
Please contact our team by sending an email to support@bad-elf.com.