Compass XL

Pentawire · com.pentawire.compassxl

Not rated yet 688 downloads v1.2.8 26.5 MB Android 4.1+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v1.2.8 (28)
Updated: Aug 31, 2024 (2 years ago)
APK size: 26.5 MB
Requires: Android 4.1+ (API 16)
CPU support: x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM (legacy), ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Graphics: OpenGL ES 2.0+
Category: Tools (app)
Listed since: Aug 13, 2019 (at least)
Permissions: 11 (3 sensitive)
Website: pentawire.altervista.org
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Compass XL is an app by Pentawire in the Tools category, listed since at least August 2019. It includes native code for x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM (legacy), ARM 32-bit and ARM 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.

It asks for 11 permissions, 3 of them sensitive: precise location, approximate location and modify shared storage. The app can read the advertising ID that ad and analytics services use.

What's new in v1.2.8

App code update to 64 bit. Bugfixed.

Description

From the listing uploaded by “catappult”.

Compass XL is a tool to search bearings (azimuth) using the device built-in magnetic sensors and the device GPS. You can also easy switch from true North and magnetic North. The compass accuracy depends on the performance of your device. If it works perfectly, this means your sensors are perfect, too. If it is inaccurate, please check that you aren't being affected by a magnetic field and the sensors become weakened by age.

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Certificate issued to “Pentawire” The developer's name — though anyone can put any name in a certificate.

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Feb 20, 2022
Antivirus scan result not available
Signed byCN=Pentawire, OU=Pentawire, O=Pentawire
Signing certificate (SHA-1)E4:9A:96:5D:44:8B:C3:1E:FC:CF:BA:D9:66:BB:44:61:86:29:EA:11
File MD554215aaa094100c1f9af318619d4d88f
Uploaded by “catappult” Platinum tier · 1,377 followers · uploading since 2018

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Permissions (11)

Compass XL requests 11 permissions, 3 of them sensitive.

Approximate location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
Modify shared storage Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Precise location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
Advertising ID com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Google Play install referrer com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
View Wi-Fi connections android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
Portrait screen android.hardware.screen.portrait
Wi-Fi android.hardware.wifi

Compass XL APK: questions and answers

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Only if it is signed with the same certificate as the copy on your phone and isn't an older version. If Android says “App not installed”, the certificates differ; uninstalling your copy first works but deletes its data unless it is backed up.

Is the Compass XL APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 54215aaa094100c1f9af318619d4d88f.