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Latest update [menu]
3.61 - Due to Google Play restrictions, can't do downgrade from newer software development kit (23 to 22) is only possible way to create new app (recommended by support). This app will not require LOCATION on Android 6 devices (possibly). Which was added in SDK 23 - http://developer.android.com/about/versions/marshmallow/android-6.0-changes.html#behavior-hardware-id - this version will not be updated to SDK>22 unless google cut off SDK 22 from google play.
Description [menu]
This version is for Android 6+. More info down "*"
Wifi Analyzer will provide useful information about wireless signals around you. App supports 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz.
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Short explanation:
- this app will probably work on your Android 6 device without LOCATION need
Full explanation:
- apps made on Google Development Kit for Android 6 (SDK 23 - recommended by Google) requires LOCATION
- apps made on older development kit (for example Android 5 - SDK 22) are still functional in compatibility mode without LOCATION need (mostly)
- google play blocks any downgrade for apps made on SDK 23 to lower (SDK 22)
- original app (functionality for now very same) made on recommended SDK 23 with 1M+ downloads here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=cz.webprovider.wifianalyzer
- both version of this one app will remain active - I don't know how long will be this "older SDK" version works, could be years
Some info about this new terribly feature written on Google's official Android website:
http://developer.android.com/about/versions/marshmallow/android-6.0-changes.html#behavior-hardware-id
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- Helps to find optimal placement for wifi receivers
- Provides you information individualy on wifi channels
- Shows signal strength in history graph
- Recommends the best channel for new AP
- Information of the channel width (20/40/80MHz - only Android 6+)
How to install Wifi Analyzer (no LOCATION) APK for Android [menu]
Download Wifi Analyzer (no LOCATION) APK file (info.wifianalyzer.sdk22_361_2187256.apk) from SameAPK.com, then follow these steps:
Update Phone Settings
- Go to your phone Settings page
- Tap Security or Applications (varies with device)
- Check the Unknown Sources box
- Confirm with OK
Go to Downloads
- Open Downloads on your device by going to My Files or Files
- Tap the APK file you downloaded (info.wifianalyzer.sdk22_361_2187256.apk)
- Tap Install when prompted, the APK file you downloaded will be installed on your device.
How to install Wifi Analyzer (no LOCATION) APK on Windows 7/8/10 or MAC PC? [menu]
Download Wifi Analyzer (no LOCATION) APK file(info.wifianalyzer.sdk22_361_2187256.apk) from SameAPK.com to your PC (ex: /Users/xxx/Downloads/(info.wifianalyzer.sdk22_361_2187256.apk)), then follow these steps:
Using Emulator:
- Download And Install one Emulator Softwares (Ex: Bluestacks, GenyMotion, NoxPlayer)
- Simple install APK on PC by drag and drop file info.wifianalyzer.sdk22_361_2187256.apk on Emulator screen
Wifi Analyzer (no LOCATION) APK Pros & Cons [menu]
Pros
- This app is safe, it's not require high risk permissions
- Compatible with 32 bit device (most Emulator using 32bit arch CPU)
- Compatible with 64-bit device (some android device and current Bluestacks)
Cons
Everything is good.
