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Satellite Pointer

TouchDown Apps · com.tda.satpointer

4.3 out of 5 (7 ratings) 1M+ downloads v2.6 6.2 MB Android 4.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

  • Signature matches the Google Play version Details

At a glance

Latest version
v2.6 (20)
Updated
Jun 29, 2016 (10 years ago)
APK size
6.2 MB
Requires
Android 4.0+ (API 14)
CPU support
Any (no native code)
Category
Tools (app)
Permissions
6 (3 sensitive)
Website
tdapps.mobi
Developer contact
[email protected]
Privacy
Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Satellite Pointer is an app by TouchDown Apps in the Tools category. It has no native code, so it runs on any Android processor.

It asks for 6 permissions, 3 of them sensitive: precise location, camera and approximate location.

Ratings

4.3out of 57 ratings
  • 5 ★71%
  • 4 ★14%
  • 3 ★0%
  • 2 ★0%
  • 1 ★14%

Ratings from users of the source store — not collected or verified by AAPKs.

What's new in v2.6

+ Optimization

Description

From the listing uploaded by “mackenzie”.

Direct your device to the sky and look in realty augmented mode at the geostationary satellites orbiting around the earth. You will have access to a list of more than 180 TV satellites with a research option capability to facilitate your search. Once a satellite has been selected, you will be able to read a number of information necessary to your installation, such as its geographical zone (region/country), its position (longitude East or West), its elevation and azimuth as calculated based on your location. You may then "lock" such satellite: this will make appear on your phone screen an arrow which will guide the direction of your device until it becomes aligned with the satellite (only available in PRO version). Moreover, in case you do not find the satellite on the satellite list you may add it manually in your application using a simple to use interface. In case your device GPS is defect, Satellite Pointer allows you to enter positioning data manually. Finally you may change various parameters of the app through its settings menu, including highly customizable display, satellites’ labels, horizon and orbit lines colors… And many more! ****************************** Features: + Augmented reality, see satellites and target them directly on your display + Works all around the world and with any satellite + Very precise and smooth rendering + Display satellites settings such as Azimuth and Elevation angles, calculated for your position + Display of horizon line and geostationary orbit + More than 180 satellites referenced in the app + Search option to quickly find your satellite + Ability to apply rotation to satellites labels in order to increase visibility on stacked satellites + Option to re-calibrate your device’s sensors + Ability to enter location + Ability to add custom satellites (PRO) + Ability to lock satellite and target them thanks to a dynamic guidance arrow (PRO) + Highly customizable display, from description labels to colors selection (PRO) ****************************** Thank you for using Satellite Pointer. You can send us your feedbacks at [email protected] and we will reply as soon as possible. If you enjoy the app, please let us know by rating us five stars on the app store.

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

  • Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Jun 30, 2016.
  • Certificate issued to “TouchDown Apps” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.

Store checks and file details

  • Developer signature not verified Sep 9, 2021
  • Validated against Google Play Jun 30, 2016
  • Antivirus scan passed Apr 5, 2020
  • Signed byO=TouchDown Apps
  • Signing certificate (SHA-1)DE:2B:37:37:45:17:1D:D4:43:B1:12:F4:86:E3:42:E4:AD:C9:4B:8A
  • File MD5aa16d40f7bacf6e0f4700e421ff2135f
  • Uploaded by “mackenzie” Silver tier · 23,306 followers · uploading since 2011

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Permissions (6)

Satellite Pointer requests 6 permissions, 3 of them sensitive.

Required hardware & features

Satellite Pointer APK: questions and answers

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

Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.

Is the Satellite Pointer APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. Its signature matches the Google Play version. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is aa16d40f7bacf6e0f4700e421ff2135f.

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