NeoStumbler

NeoStumbler

Application for collecting wireless networks to geolocation services

Jaakko Malkki Connectivity Internet

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Description

NeoStumbler is an application for collecting locations of Wi-Fi networks, cell towers and Bluetooth beacons to geolocation services that are API compatible with Mozilla Location Services

What’s new (2.4.0)

New features
* Wi-Fi RTT ranging for estimating distances to Wi-Fi access points
* Restricted areas for avoiding data collection in sensitive areas

Improvements
* Cell tower PSC is shown in the report details
* Location updates on the map are paused when the screen is off
* Report details can be opened by long-pressing hexagons on the map
* Setting titles can contain longer titles

Other
* Updated dependencies
* Updated translations

Versions

Version Date Size Requires Android Download
2.4.0 current
cad7c7b528412358…
2026-08-12 27 MB API 29
2.3.6
3fd387084dd6d64a…
2026-07-05 26 MB API 29
2.3.5
0a853c151a44932f…
2026-06-20 26 MB API 29

Permissions

What the app asks the system for. Android only grants sensitive access after you confirm it.

  • REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS
  • Precise locationDetermine the location via GPS.
  • Approximate locationDetermine the location via the network.
  • Location in backgroundDetermine the location while the app is not open.
  • Network stateCheck whether and how the device is connected.
  • Wi-Fi stateRead information about the Wi-Fi connection.
  • Change Wi-FiTurn Wi-Fi on and off or switch networks.
  • NEARBY_WIFI_DEVICES
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  • Internet accessSend and receive data over the internet.
  • Foreground serviceKeep running in the background, visible in the status bar.
  • FOREGROUND_SERVICE_LOCATION
  • FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC
  • NotificationsShow notifications.
  • Phone stateDetect ongoing calls and read device information.
  • Run at startupStart automatically after the device is switched on.
  • Prevent sleepingKeep the device from going to sleep.
  • Bluetooth scanSearch for nearby Bluetooth devices.
  • BluetoothConnect to Bluetooth devices.
  • BLUETOOTH_ADMIN
  • fdroid.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

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