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The Serval Mesh

Serval Project · org.servalproject

3.3 (3 ratings) 4.3K downloads v0.92-RC5 1.8 MB Android 2.2+ PEGI 12 · Low Maturity

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At a glance

Latest version
v0.92-RC5 (2296)
Updated
Oct 12, 2014 (11 years ago)
APK size
1.8 MB
Requires
Android 2.2+ (API 8)
CPU support
ARM (legacy)
Category
Communication (app)
Listed since
Mar 7, 2014 (at least)
Permissions
31 (9 sensitive)
Website
servalproject.org
Developer contact
[email protected]
Privacy
Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

The Serval Mesh is an app by Serval Project in the Communication category, listed since at least March 2014. It includes native code only for ARM (legacy), so it won't run on 64-bit-only phones such as recent Pixels.

It asks for 31 permissions, 9 of them sensitive, including record audio, read contacts and call phone.

What's new in v0.92-RC5

Help us to make mobile phones go the extra mile during disasters by joining our indiegogo campaign; http://igg.me/at/speakfreely. 0.91 Glossy - * Lowered importance of root access * New Link State Engine * Opus Audio Codec * Improved Help System * Improved Sharing & Upgrade of Software For more information, see http://www.servalproject.org/archives/1104

Description

From the listing uploaded by “casacarvalh016”.

Help us to make mobile phones go the extra mile during disasters by joining our indiegogo campaign; http://igg.me/at/speakfreely. Mobile phones normally can't be used when cellular networks fail, for example during a disaster. This means that millions of vulnerable people around the world are deprived of the ability to communicate, when they need it most. We have spent the past three years working with the New Zealand Red Cross to create a solution. We call it the Serval Mesh, and it is free software that allows smart-phones to communicate, even in the face of catastrophic failure of cellular networks. It works by using your phone's Wi-Fi to communicate with other phones on the same network. Or even by forming impromptu networks consisting only of mobile phones. Mesh communications is an appropriate technology for complementing cellular networks. Think of it like two-way radio or CB radio that has been propelled into the 21st century. For truly long-range communications you will still need to make use of cellular or fixed telephone networks or the internet. This software allows you to easily make private phone calls, send secure text messages and share files in caves, in subways, in the Outback, in Australia or Africa, in Europe or the United States -- even when cellular networks fail or are unavailable. You can also keep using your existing phone number on the mesh, which is really important in a disaster when people are trying to get back in contact with each other. Our software is : * Completely open and open-source; free for all * Can be carried and activated in seconds by those who need it when it is needed * Carrier independent * Can be installed during an emergency from only one phone * Distributed nature makes network resilient * Can use your existing phone number * Encrypts mesh phone calls and mesh text messages by default * Distribute pictures, videos and any other files

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

  • Certificate issued to “The Serval Project, Inc.” The developer's name — though anyone can put any name in a certificate.

Store checks and file details

  • Developer signature not verified Nov 9, 2021
  • Antivirus scan passed Sep 21, 2020
  • Signed byCN=Unknown, OU=Unknown, O="The Serval Project, Inc.", L=Unknown, ST=Unknown, C=Unknown
  • Signing certificate (SHA-1)1E:78:11:9F:13:FC:A9:16:A2:78:94:8A:20:DA:F6:45:2D:D6:FC:17
  • File MD508abffe4591b0904870eb9959a510aa5
  • Uploaded by “casacarvalh016” 56 followers · uploading since 2014

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Permissions (31)

The Serval Mesh requests 31 permissions, 9 of them sensitive.

Required hardware & features

The Serval Mesh 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 Serval Mesh 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 08abffe4591b0904870eb9959a510aa5.

Tags

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