SignalCheck Lite
Special thanks to S4GRU for their tremendous support of SignalCheck from the beginning! Visit http://www.S4GRU.com for up-to-the-minute information and discussions about Sprint's Network Vision strategy, as well as talk about devices and other cellular networks. There is a SignalCheck discussion thread too.. check it out.
SignalCheck will display LTE Cell ID information on most devices running Android 4.2 or higher, and some HTC devices on earlier Android versions. SignalCheck was one of the first (if not THE first) Android apps to provide this information to users. LTE band information is available for some providers, and frequencies are displayed on some HTC devices.
SignalCheck also displays the current connection type along with the carrier name for each connection, even while roaming. Sprint users are instantly able to see if they are on the new 800 or 2500 MHz (Spark) networks, part of Network Vision!
SignalCheck is a great compliment to the Sensorly app, allowing you to check your signal strengths and map them out so other users can see the data as well.
Users can upgrade to SignalCheck Pro (available here) for less than what a cup of coffee costs these days. The Pro version includes lifetime upgrades, and the following enhancements:
* Pro: Faster access to program updates. Lite users will receive all appropriate updates, but the Pro version is always released first, typically about a week in advance.
* Pro: A configurable widget can be placed on any home screen, showing current connection type and realtime signal strengths. Each field is color-coded so signal information can be checked with a quick glance.
* Pro: The ability to notify the user with an audio and/or vibrating alert when a 4G LTE or Sprint 1X 800MHz SMR signal is discovered. This is handy for users traveling in new cities, or if your carrier's network is being upgraded -
- know immediately when you have a high-speed connection! Alerts are customizable, and can be disabled by the user if desired. These features are very useful for Sprint users during their nationwide Network Vision rollout.
* Pro: A user-customizable icon shows your data connection strength in the notification area at the top of the screen, and more details can be seen in the pulldown menu. Your signal strength is always at the top of the screen along with your other icons.. no need to open the app to check your connections. An additional icon can be enabled to always show 1X CDMA signal for comparison, if the user chooses to do so. These notifications can be configured to automatically run your device boots if you choose to do so.
* Pro: The ability to automatically keep the screen on while SignalCheck is in the foreground.
* Pro: An option to quickly reset your data connections from within the app.
* Pro: The ability to display your base station location (1X tower or sector location) street address, and instantly show it in your favorite mapping app by tapping on it.
* Pro: Easy access to advanced Android screens such as Battery Info, Field Trial, Mobile Networks, and Wi-Fi info. These screens are already available on most Android devices, but are only accessible by special dialer codes.
We are always looking for feedback, including suggestions and bug reports.. compliments are always welcome too.
This app has also been referred to as Signal Check, Signal Check LTE, LTE Signal Check, LTE Checker, among other things.. it's just SignalCheck folks.
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Reviews (27)
Been using it for years. Disappointed about it not working on Android Q DP3. I would rate it lower but thats not fair given I'm using a beta release of Android. UPDATE: Developer response prompted me to purchase the full version. This fixed the problem and helps support the continuation of this app.
Doesn't work at all on my pixel 2 with latest version of Android. Immediately crashes on opening. Useless.
Lite version is useless with 5G. Installed on s20 ultra 5G. All it seems to tell you is that you are on 5G (like the carrier icon already does) I downloaded the lite version to see if the paid version was worth anything. Decided to install on my s8 and it appears to provide 4G info. Do you expect me to blindly get the paid version?
Doesn't show a mobile connection even though it shows that I have an active connection and WiFi is off.
Doesn't work on Android 10 or on my Pixel 3 XL. Shame since it is promoted in various videos online by independent reviewers and installers. (Wilson Antenna, etc.)
Not bad... Now gives info for HSPA+ on my Xiaomi Mi phone but still missing frequency & band numbers for HSPA+.
Didn't show LTE data whatsoever. Kept showing CDMA when my phone has no such radios.
Another terrible application which does not show LTE band.
As many others have reported, crashes immediately on my Pixel 2.
Overall it's pretty cool to see the local Hotspots
Basic info. Switched to Network Info Cell lite for detailed signal info.
Props to the developer for updating to Android 10.
Disappointing. But it was free so not skin off my back.
Doesn't work with the latest Android.
Doesn't work on Android 10
Does not work with android 10
Just say waiting for update now. No still doesn't work as of 5/10 Same problem exists.
Doesn't work on a new Pixel 3.
Crashes on Android 10
Installed on Chromebook. Waiting for update.
Doesn't recognize T-Mobile 5G on pixel 6
Needs android 10 compatible update
Maybe the pro version is decent but this one... Not really
Does not work on Android Q
Now it works great as before
Didn't tell me anything useful
The main feature I wanted to test was the signal indicator on the status bar, but that option is restricted. I uninstalled the app for that reason after two minutes. Please allow at least a trial, that feature is what makes this app different from others, but without the opportunity to test it this version is useless for me.