Introduction to Network Survey
Welcome to the Network Survey Android app! This comprehensive guide will help you understand what Network Survey can do and how to get the most out of it.
What is Network Survey?
Section titled “What is Network Survey?”Network Survey is a free, open-source Android application designed for surveying wireless networks. Whether you’re a network engineer troubleshooting coverage issues, an RF professional performing site surveys, or a hobbyist interested in learning about wireless networks, Network Survey provides the tools you need.
Supported Network Technologies
Section titled “Supported Network Technologies”Network Survey collects data from:
- Cellular - GSM, CDMA, UMTS, LTE, 5G NR
- Wi-Fi - 2.4/5/6 GHz
- Bluetooth - Classic Bluetooth and BLE
- GNSS - GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, IRNSS
For technical details, see Network Technologies Overview.
Key Features
Section titled “Key Features”- Local Data Logging - Save to GeoPackage or CSV format; includes CDR logs for call/SMS events
- Real-Time Streaming - Stream live data via MQTT or gRPC with TLS/SSL support
- NS Analytics Integration - QR code registration for automatic cloud sync and web visualization
- Interactive Maps - View cellular towers from OpenCelliD, track survey paths, search towers
- Advanced Tools - Wi-Fi spectrum view, cellular calculators, survey automation via Intent API
Privacy & Security
Section titled “Privacy & Security”Network Survey is free, open-source, and collects no personal data. All survey data stays on your device unless you explicitly choose to upload or stream it. See Privacy Policy and Build Variants for details.
What’s Next?
Section titled “What’s Next?”Ready to get started? Continue to the Installation page to download and install Network Survey.
Already installed? Jump to the Quick Start Guide to begin your first survey.
Need help? Check out the FAQ.