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While the app and site try to filter this bad data, there is not much that can be done to fix it. As more data is gathered, these errors will slowly decrease until the map becomes more and more accurate. | While the app and site try to filter this bad data, there is not much that can be done to fix it. As more data is gathered, these errors will slowly decrease until the map becomes more and more accurate. | ||
==== Why isn't the uplink/downlink frequency displayed when I map a region? ==== | ==== Why isn't the uplink/downlink frequency displayed when I map a region? ==== <!--T:6--> | ||
The frequency can only be retrieved with a BlackBerry device for certain. Certain Windows Mobile devices (Qualcomm based HTC devices) and all Windows Phone 10 device also support this. For Android, certain Motorola MotoBlur devices (Motorola Charm) support this; as well as most Android 7.0 or higher devices. | The frequency can only be retrieved with a BlackBerry device for certain. Certain Windows Mobile devices (Qualcomm based HTC devices) and all Windows Phone 10 device also support this. For Android, certain Motorola MotoBlur devices (Motorola Charm) support this; as well as most Android 7.0 or higher devices. | ||
==== How long does it take for my data to appear? ==== | ==== How long does it take for my data to appear? ==== <!--T:7--> | ||
It may take anywhere from a few minutes to a few days, and up to a week, for data to be generated. | It may take anywhere from a few minutes to a few days, and up to a week, for data to be generated. | ||
==== What are "low accuracy" towers? ==== | ==== What are "low accuracy" towers? ==== <!--T:8--> | ||
Low accuracy towers are towers whose location cannot be accurately predicted given the uploaded data. Therefore, they revert to a more simple algorithm of placing the tower | Low accuracy towers are towers whose location cannot be accurately predicted given the uploaded data. Therefore, they revert to a more simple algorithm of placing the tower | ||
closest to the location of the best signal strength. This will usually be significantly less accurate than the triangulation method normally used. Some towers that only have 1 or two cells, | closest to the location of the best signal strength. This will usually be significantly less accurate than the triangulation method normally used. Some towers that only have 1 or two cells, | ||
such as omnidirectional towers, will always be low accuracy. Likewise, any towers which were detected with weaker signals will also be low accuracy until stronger signal samples are uploaded. | such as omnidirectional towers, will always be low accuracy. Likewise, any towers which were detected with weaker signals will also be low accuracy until stronger signal samples are uploaded. | ||
==== What is "Estimated Frequency"? ==== | ==== What is "Estimated Frequency"? ==== <!--T:9--> | ||
Some networks have a known sector number to frequency band mapping. If it is known, it will be displayed on the site. If you know the mapping for a certain provider, please let us know so that we can include it. | Some networks have a known sector number to frequency band mapping. If it is known, it will be displayed on the site. If you know the mapping for a certain provider, please let us know so that we can include it. | ||
==== What is "Android 4.2 CellID Support"? Why does it work on my devices? ==== | ==== What is "Android 4.2 CellID Support"? Why does it work on my devices? ==== <!--T:10--> | ||
In Android 4.2, the CellID API was re-written to ensure data is updated somewhat atomically to avoid bad data. Unforunately, some manufacturers, notably Samsung, have chosen not to implement this new API. You can see a list of known supported and unsupported devices on this page: [https://www.cellmapper.net/Android_4.2_CellID_Support | In Android 4.2, the CellID API was re-written to ensure data is updated somewhat atomically to avoid bad data. Unforunately, some manufacturers, notably Samsung, have chosen not to implement this new API. You can see a list of known supported and unsupported devices on this page: [https://www.cellmapper.net/Android_4.2_CellID_Support Android 4.2 CellID Support] or [https://www.cellmapper.net/Tested_Phones Tested Phones] | ||
==== When i have "Android 4.2 Cell ID API enabled, screen won't turn off? ==== <!--T:11--> | ==== When i have "Android 4.2 Cell ID API enabled, screen won't turn off? ==== <!--T:11--> | ||
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When you record CDMA network or have "keep screen turn on" feature, screen won't turn off. | When you record CDMA network or have "keep screen turn on" feature, screen won't turn off. | ||
==== Does CellMapper support dual-SIM phones ==== | ==== Does CellMapper support dual-SIM phones ==== <!--T:13--> | ||
Yes, it does support certain dual-SIM phones. See [ | Yes, it does support certain dual-SIM phones. See [https://www.cellmapper.net/Tested_Phones Tested Phones] for details. | ||
==== Why don't you have an iOS app? ==== | ==== Why don't you have an iOS app? ==== <!--T:14--> | ||
Apple doesn't allow apps to use the network info API. | Apple doesn't allow apps to use the network info API. | ||
==== Can you add feature X to the website or app? ==== | ==== Can you add feature X to the website or app? ==== <!--T:15--> | ||
Yes, please add it to [https://github.com/CellMapper/CellMapper-Android-App/issues App] or [https://github.com/CellMapper/Cellmapper-Site/issues Website] issue tracker or email us | Yes, please add it to [https://github.com/CellMapper/CellMapper-Android-App/issues App] or [https://github.com/CellMapper/Cellmapper-Site/issues Website] issue tracker or email us | ||
==== Why can't I register for the wiki? ==== <!--T:17--> | |||
==== Why can't I register for the wiki? ==== | |||
Unfortunately, due to heavy spam, you will need to ask someone for permission to register. | Unfortunately, due to heavy spam, you will need to ask someone for permission to register. | ||
==== Is there a manual available? ==== | ==== Is there a manual available? ==== <!--T:18--> | ||
Yes, please see [http://www.cellmapper.net/help/ this link] for a full manual. | Yes, please see [http://www.cellmapper.net/help/ this link] for a full manual. | ||
==== What phone is best to use CellMapper on? ==== <!--T:19--> | ==== What phone is best to use CellMapper on? ==== <!--T:19--> | ||
Generally, generic Qualcomm based phones are best. See the [https://www.cellmapper.net/Tested_Phones | Generally, generic Qualcomm based phones are best. See the [https://www.cellmapper.net/Tested_Phones Tested Phones] page for details. | ||
==== How does CellMapper work? ==== | |||
End Users upload from CellMapper App (on Android and Windows 10 Mobile) to our server. When uploaded, all data saved to Main DB. | |||
Our Data Calculator process uploaded data from Main DB and then move that to Cache DB. | |||
When you visit on CellMapper Map on website or app, you see all data what is calculated and saved to Cache DB. | |||
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