Description:
CellMapper is a mobile application which is used to help map the extent of cell phone tower coverage.
The program records the location, using built-in GPS, and the cell phone tower signal and information at that location. It is able to both upload the information directly to the database or generate a CSV file in order to be uploaded later (for those that do not have a data plan). Once the data is submitted, it will be instantly mapped and displayed on the cellmapper.net website.
CellMapper works on any network and network type.
Installation:
To install, simply run the cab file once it in on your device. It will show up under the start menu once installed.
Usage:
To use, simply run the program from the start menu. It will create a folder called "CellMapper" under your My Documents folder and will store all the information in there. You can then upload those files to this site.
To enable direct uploading, click Menu and select "Upload Directly." A new line will appear on the main screen giving you updates.
Please note: you may receive error messages for the first upload attempt if you do not have an active data connection.
Tested Devices:
- HTC Maple/Snap/S520/Phoebus/Juno (Force GPS option must be selected in order to work when the screen dims).
- HTC HD2.
Get more information here.
Update Description:
v0.4.3:
- Now displaying BSIC and ShortCID instead of the full CID on 3G UMTS networks that use it.
- Made fonts a bit smaller to fit more information (tested on a small screen and still quite readable).
- Now displaying both ASU and dBm for signal level.
- Increased mandatory GPS satellite lock count to 4 to improve accuracy (some results are over 1000 km off when using 2-3 only).
v0.4.2:
- Added settings dialog to change upload/recording interval.
- Fixed an issue of invalid CSV files being generated by some phones in Europe.
- Added options to change upload/record interval.
- Added option to display metric/imperial units.
- Made the upload much more reliable, with retries if the upload fails.
v0.4.1:
- Fixed the issues of CDMA phones not reporting the proper country/provider code.
- Force GPS is now selected by default. This is due to most devices turning off the GPS once your screen dims.
v0.4:
- Direct uploading now works from the device (only if you choose to enable it).
- New CSV file format to log more information (like altitude, system type).
v0.3:
- Force GPS now an option (to be used on devices that don't follow power management standards and disable the GPS once the backlight is off).
- Data is recorded at 5 second intervals when moving. No data is recorded when not moving.
- Interface is now a bit cleaner with only useful information.