diff --git a/system/sensord/rawgps/rawgpsd.py b/system/sensord/rawgps/rawgpsd.py
index 829d7bed08..54106ca2f9 100755
--- a/system/sensord/rawgps/rawgpsd.py
+++ b/system/sensord/rawgps/rawgpsd.py
@@ -6,6 +6,7 @@ import itertools
 import math
 import time
 import pycurl
+import shutil
 import subprocess
 from datetime import datetime
 from multiprocessing import Process, Event
@@ -145,6 +146,10 @@ def downloader_loop(event):
   if os.path.exists(ASSIST_DATA_FILE):
     os.remove(ASSIST_DATA_FILE)
 
+  alt_path = os.getenv("QCOM_ALT_ASSISTANCE_PATH", None)
+  if alt_path is not None and os.path.exists(alt_path):
+    shutil.copyfile(alt_path, ASSIST_DATA_FILE)
+
   try:
     while not os.path.exists(ASSIST_DATA_FILE) and not event.is_set():
       download_assistance()