AntennaPict β

# AntennaPict β: Your Advanced Mobile Network Signal Monitor

Tired of guessing your phone's true network reception? Wish you had more than just generic signal bars? AntennaPict β empowers you with a highly detailed, real-time antenna indicator right in your notification area, offering unprecedented insights into your mobile network status.

Go beyond the basics and unlock the full picture of your phone's connectivity. AntennaPict β is engineered for users who demand precision and transparency regarding their network performance and *antenna* capabilities. Get a constant, clear view of your mobile signal like never before.

## What AntennaPict β Reveals:

Gain deep, actionable insights with a glance at your antenna performance:

* Network Operator: Clearly see which carrier you're connected to.
* Precise Signal Strength: Monitor your *antenna's* reception with detailed dBm values, far more accurate than standard bars. Understand your true signal quality.
* Real-time Data Activity: Visualise instantly when your device is sending or receiving data.
* Current Network Type: Instantly identify your connection type, whether it's GPRS (G), EDGE (E), CDMA 1X (1X), UMTS / CDMA EvDo (3G), HSDPA / HSUPA (H), LTE, or the latest 5G NR.
* Detailed Band Information: (Available when location access is permitted) Get specific details on your WCDMA, TD-SCDMA, LTE, or NR band – crucial for understanding your *antenna's* connection to specific frequencies and optimizing your signal.
* Network Latency Test: (Mobile Only) Perform on-demand tests to measure your network's responsiveness and overall connection quality.

## Why Choose AntennaPict β?

* Comprehensive Monitoring: Provides a holistic view of your mobile network, from signal strength to data activity.
* Detailed Antenna Indicator: Replaces vague signal bars with a robust, informative display that gives you critical data about your device's connection.
* Troubleshooting & Optimisation: Perfect for diagnosing connectivity issues, finding optimal reception spots, or simply satisfying your curiosity about your phone's network *antenna* performance.

## Permissions & Your Privacy:

AntennaPict β is designed with your privacy in mind. This application requests the following permissions *solely* to obtain and display your communication status; personal information such as your phone number is absolutely not collected.

* `READ_PHONE_STATE`: To determine network operator, type, and signal details.
* `ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`: Required to provide detailed band information.
* `ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION`: Allows band information to update even when the app is in the background.

Important for Android 14+ Users:
On Android 14 and later, the `FOREGROUND_SERVICE_TYPE_SPECIAL_USE` permission is also required to correctly display band information within the notification area.

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## Join the AntennaPict β Community!

We're continuously improving AntennaPict β. Join our beta program to get early access to new features and help us refine the app! Your feedback helps us make the ultimate antenna monitoring tool.

https://play.google.com/apps/testing/jp.xrea.poca.antennapict

Join the Google Group to send feedback and test early release versions.
https://groups.google.com/g/antennapict-tester

Recent changes:
- Fixed an issue that caused the app to crash due to certain exceptions.