Magnetometer - Free Android App with No Ads
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Not all android devices have a built-in magnetometer, so please be advised that it may not work with your device.
Icon and text will indicate if device is compatible once application starts.
Accuracy is dependent on manufacturer.
A magnetic field sensor (also known as magnetometer) reports the ambient magnetic field, as measured along the three sensor axes.
The measurement is reported in the x, y, and z fields and all values are in micro-Tesla (uT).
Settings:
For audible alarm and vibration on high field detection click on respective buttons to toggle.
Change alarm sensitivity by clicking on reading and swipe seek bar to set.
Calibration:
If output readings fail it attempt to calibrate by gently shaking the device or waving the device in a figure 8 pattern.
Permissions:
Vibration: select whether device should vibrate when high signal is detected.
Wake lock: Device will not sleep during operation.
User reviews
- Accurate readings and easy to use
- No ads or paywalls
- Utilizes device sensors effectively for magnetic field detection
- Lightweight app with small file size
- User-friendly interface
- Lacks documentation or guidance on functionality
- Annoying alarm sound issues when triggered
- No feature to determine North/South orientation
- Detection results can be influenced by the phone's own magnetic field
- Free and ad-free experience
- Accurate and responsive measurements
- Useful for detecting magnetic fields
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