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OpenSignal for Android

wifi map and network speed test on android

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    OpenSignal
  • License: Free
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  • System: Android 1.5 and up

With OpenSignal users can map mobile network coverage, search for wifi hotspots, test and improve their ability to receive and receive data faster.

Note: The application does not access or read the user's messages. You only need this permission when you want to count calls and messages to help you manage them.

  • The signal compass will guide the user in the direction of the signal, you just have to go in that direction.
  • Wifi network map makes it easy to locate nearby public networks.
  • Coverage map lets users know where the best signal is.
  • The Speedtest feature allows you to see the actual speed of the currently connected network.
  • NetworkRank allows you to see which networks are the best in your area.
  • Keep track of monthly data, use messages and make calls so you don't exceed the allowable limit.
  • See a map of local broadcast stations.
  • Help improve the coverage and wifi map.
  • Share what you find on Twitter and Facebook and compare with other users' connections.
  • View signal reading history.
  • Save data to a memory card.
  • Improve signal for compatible phones.

Feature updates in the latest version

  • Error correction for analysis bar
  • Japanese language support
  • Fix bugs on Galaxy Tab and a few other devices
  • Add more features - dynamic wallpaper
  • You don't have to decode symbols in your phone status bar to see if there's a signal loss: viewing on OpenSignal display shows red means no signal, blue is a good signal, green is Good 3G, orange is 2G stable.
  • Improve speed test feature so it runs more smoothly

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Help contribute to the carrier's coverage map and its public wifi hotspot by using this app to improve connectivity. Based on data created by the community, the application will help users stay better connected by providing practical solutions to solve problems related to slow mobile connections and frequent or interrupted calls. . Simply follow the signal compass to where there is a better network signal or look at the coverage map right in the app to find out which network is broadcasting the strongest in your area, very handy when Concerned about changing carriers.

Wifi maps will help users find local public wireless access points (WAP), which is useful when you are traveling or just want to find a cafe with free wifi. The Stats tab supports tracking of data usage, so it will not happen that you exceed the usage limit.

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Note: This is also why the application needs access to contact lists and messages. This is the right permission to count calls and messages, making sure not to read or access messages or messages. Is the network too fast or too slow? Test the speedtest feature to see the actual speed of the connection.

Most importantly, every time you use the application, users contribute to improving it. By helping your provider expand your wifi database and improve coverage, you are making the app work better and other users will benefit from it too.

The best tactic to get a good signal is in the direction of the compass signal. The map is not updated in real time. However, you should not worry because the provider has recorded all the information users share with them to improve the coverage map and signal information.

Attention:

  • Not all hotspots and wifi hotspots are in the app's database.
  • Use Wi-Fi and GPS to get the best speed and accuracy.
  • Moving towards the base station does not always improve the ability to receive data due to jamming effects or geographical characteristics.
  • The data are of specific origin - wireless locations and antennas are calculated according to triangulation. Since many people use this application, it also helps improve the location of the stations.

Note:

  • For GSM networks, the transmitting station is identified by the network ID and location code (CID and LAC).
  • For CDMA networks, the broadcast station is identified via Network ID, Base sub-station ID and system ID (NID, BSSID and SID). CDMA phones include Droid (II, X, HD, .), EVO 4G.
  • For tablets (some models of Xoom, Asus Transformer, .) without radio the application will only work in wifi mode.