GPS fix - GPS Test

tksoft · com.gps.status

4.0 out of 5 (5 ratings) 27.4K downloads v1.28 3.2 MB Android 4.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v1.28 (30)
Updated: Oct 29, 2024 (1 year ago)
APK size: 3.2 MB
Requires: Android 4.0+ (API 14)
CPU support: Any (no native code)
Category: Tools (app)
Listed since: Oct 19, 2018 (at least)
Permissions: 10 (2 sensitive)
Website: andappdev.blogspot.co.il
Developer contact: [email protected]

About this APK

GPS fix - GPS Test is an app by tksoft in the Tools category, listed since at least October 2018. It has no native code, so it runs on any Android processor.

It asks for 10 permissions, 2 of them sensitive: precise location and approximate location.

Ratings

4.0out of 55 ratings

5 ★20%
4 ★60%
3 ★20%
2 ★0%
1 ★0%

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What's new in v1.28

- added compass to the gps radar - new gps radar design - faster location fix - fixed android M crash - added option to quickly fix the gps from the notification bar

Description

From the listing uploaded by “catappult”.

Have you ever had problems with getting a location fix? To get a GPS fix first you need to be outdoors and have your location settings enabled. With this app you can: - Clear old gps data to get a quicker location fix. - See your current location. - See the current gps satellites your device is getting the location fix from. - Compass. - Quickly access your location settings from the app. With any issues or concerns feel free to contact me by email : [email protected]

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

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

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Jan 30, 2020
Antivirus scan result not available
Signed byCN=tksoft
Signing certificate (SHA-1)B4:25:54:36:72:EC:6C:3E:7D:0A:34:82:4A:05:7A:8B:37:7D:EC:B6
File MD510d5fa61654a9548d3ed49a65f59bc20
Uploaded by “catappult” Platinum tier · 1,377 followers · uploading since 2018

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Permissions (10)

GPS fix - GPS Test requests 10 permissions, 2 of them sensitive.

Approximate location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
Precise location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
Access location extra commands android.permission.ACCESS_LOCATION_EXTRA_COMMANDS
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
Push messaging (app-defined) com.gps.status.permission.C2D_MESSAGE
Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
Location android.hardware.location
GPS android.hardware.location.gps
Portrait screen android.hardware.screen.portrait

GPS fix - GPS Test 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 GPS fix - GPS Test 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 10d5fa61654a9548d3ed49a65f59bc20.