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Sensor Test

Application for testing sensors

Andrey Efremov · ru.andr7e.sensortest

5.0 out of 5 (1 rating) 1M+ downloads v1.8.1 2.4 MB Android 4.1+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

  • Signature matches the Google Play version Details

At a glance

Latest version
v1.8.1 (28)
Updated
Sep 2, 2026 (1 month ago)
APK size
2.4 MB
Requires
Android 4.1+ (API 16)
CPU support
Any (no native code)
Category
Tools (app)
Listed since
Mar 4, 2021 (at least)
Permissions
2 (1 sensitive)
Website
andr7e.blogspot.com
Developer contact
[email protected]

About this APK

Sensor Test is an app by Andrey Efremov in the Tools category, listed since at least March 2021. It has no native code, so it runs on any Android processor.

Since version 1.6.8, the minimum Android version rose from 4.0.3 to 4.1. It asks for 2 permissions, 1 of them sensitive: activity recognition. It asks for the same permissions as version 1.6.9.

What's new in v1.8.1

- Update sdk

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

Your can test sensors in your smartphone. Supported sensors: - Accelerometer - Light sensor - Proximity sensor - Magnetometer - Gyroscope - Barometer (pressure sensor) - Compass If sensor registered in system, it will be have green indicator, otherwise it will be red. If sensor don't report any data, it will be with label "no data" on sensor test screen. Than most situations it means that devices doesn't have it type of sensor, for other case it not working. If all sensors don't report any data, it usually mean problem with communication sensors via sensor service. In most cases it happen after firmware update. Sensors doesn't work in all apps. Showed total available sensors count. When press to it opened list of the sensors. You can test all of them with graph view. Also useful for developers, who build custom kernels. Details: --------------- Accelerometer - measures acceleration along three axes x, y, z; units measurement: m/s^2 When oriented along the axis, the normal value is equal to the gravitational acceleration (g = ~ 9.8 m/s^2). With the horizontal position of the device, the values along the axes: z = ~ 9.8 m/s^2, x = 0, y = 0). Practice: Used to automatically change the orientation of the screen when you rotate the device, in games, etc. Description of test: Test football. When the device is tilted, the ball should move in the direction of inclination. Try to score the ball into the goal. --------------- Light sensor - measures illumination; units measurements: lux. Practice: Used to automatically adjust the brightness (auto brightness) Description of test: Test with lamp. When increasing the illumination, the glow around the lamp changes from white to bright yellow. Move device to the light or, on the contrary, go into a dark room. Approximate typical values: room - 150 lux, office - 300 lux, sunny day - 10,000 lux and above. --------------- Proximity sensor - measures the distance between the device and the object; units measurement: cm. On many devices, available only two values are available: “far” and “close”. Practice: Used to turn off the screen when you call by phone. Description of test: Test with lamp. Close the sensor by hand, the light goes out, open - light up. --------------- Magnetometer - measures the magnetic field readings in three axes. The resulting value is calculated based on them; units measure: mT Practice: For programs like compass. Description of test: Scale with level, which showing the current value. Move device close to a metal object, the value should increase. --------------- Gyroscope - measures the speed of rotation of the device around the three axes x, y, z; units measurement: rad/s Practice: Used in various multimedia programs. For example, in a camera app to create panoramas. Description of test: Shows a graph of the speed of rotation along the x, y, z axes. When stationary, values tend to 0. --------------- Barometer (pressure sensor) - measures atmospheric pressure; units measuring: mbar or mm Hg. (switch in settings) Description of test: Scale with level, which showing the current value of pressure. Normal atmospheric pressure: 100 kPa = 1000 mbar = ~ 750 mm Hg.

Version history

3 versions are listed, going back to v1.6.8. Since v1.8.1 it requires Android 4.1+.

All 3 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

  • Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Sep 2, 2026.
  • Certificate issued to “Efremov Software” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
  • Same certificate as the 2 other versions checked

Store checks and file details

  • Developer signature verified Sep 2, 2026
  • Validated against Google Play Sep 2, 2026
  • Signed byCN=Andrey Efremov, OU=Mobile Development, O=Efremov Software, L=Saint-Petersburg, ST=Russian Federation, C=RU
  • Signing certificate (SHA-1)E6:8D:87:AD:CA:7C:6A:36:AF:7D:A0:E9:13:23:B9:0B:18:65:B2:D2
  • File MD5b598ff8d74b32614c45fdcc8aeb7b02e
  • Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (2)

Sensor Test requests 2 permissions, 1 of them sensitive.

Required hardware & features

Sensor Test APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of Sensor Test for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 4.1 or later. Version 1.6.9 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 4.0.3 and later. Get version 1.6.9 · All versions

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 Sensor 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. Its signature matches the Google Play version. It is signed with the same certificate as the 2 other versions checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is b598ff8d74b32614c45fdcc8aeb7b02e.

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