Dump1090

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About this app

✈️ **Dump1090 for Android** is a powerful, real-time ADS-B decoder and aircraft tracker. It turns your Android device into a professional-grade flight receiver, decoding live data directly from the air using an RTL-SDR dongle.

**NEW VERSION 2.0 (2026)**
The latest update brings a completely redesigned Material 3 interface, optimized performance, and advanced features for aviation enthusiasts.

📡 **REAL-TIME ADS-B DECODING**
Unlike other flight trackers that rely on web-based data, Dump1090 decodes signals locally.
- Receive live ADS-B messages (1090 MHz).
- View nearby aircraft on an interactive Google Map.
- High-performance updates: Track altitude, speed, heading, and squawk codes in real time.

📍 **ADVANCED VISUALIZATION**
- **Flight Trails**: See the recent path of any aircraft with breadcrumb trails.
- **Detailed Aircraft Info**: Access comprehensive metadata including manufacturer, model, and registration.
- **Aircraft Photos**: Visual identification via integration with Planespotters.net.
- **Tablet Optimized**: A dedicated landscape panel for large screens provides a rich, multi-pane experience.

🎯 **PRO-GRADE SDR FEATURES**
Take full control of your receiver with configurable settings:
- **Tuner Gain & PPM Correction**: Optimize reception for your specific antenna and environment.
- **Bias-T Support**: Power active antennas directly from the SDR (compatible hardware required).
- **Data Exporting**: Stream decoded data to other apps or PCs in Beast, AVR, or BaseStation formats.

🛠 **HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS**
To use this app, you will need:
1. A compatible **RTL-SDR USB dongle** (e.g., RTL-SDR Blog V3/V4).
2. An **OTG cable** to connect the SDR to your Android device.
3. The **rtl_tcp_andro** driver (available for free on the Play Store).

⚠️ **DISCLAIMER**
This application is intended for informational and hobbyist purposes only. It must NOT be used for aircraft navigation, flight safety, or operational decision-making. Ensure that SDR usage is permitted in your region before use.

🔒 **PERMISSIONS**
- **Location**: Used for calculating your distance from aircraft and centering the map.
- **Internet**: Used for map tiles, aircraft metadata, and Planespotters photos.
- **Notifications**: Keeps the decoder running in the background during active data exports.

🌐 **More Information**: ebctech.eu

Ratings and reviews

App works well with my RTL-SDR V3. Very good reception. Map is nice except I don't like when you touch an aircraft, the first thing you see is a photo. To see the A/C data you have to scroll down, and then half the map is covered up. Realize this is how ADSBX does it, but that format is more applicable to a full-size computer monitor. Would rather see aircraft data first, and photo at the bottom.

Works very well. I do kind of wish it would show more technical information from the map view when you select a plane, as just loading a picture of it really doesn't tell me anything and you have to scroll down to get the technical info.

dump1090 is a top-notch app for monitoring air traffic with a simple yet intuitive user interface. Its efficiency, customization options, and accurate tracking make it a must-have tool for aviation enthusiasts, plane spotters, or anyone interested in real-time flight tracking. Highly recommended!

What’s new

🚀 Welcome to V2! Rebuilt to be faster, smarter, and beautifully redesigned.

💬 Help us improve! Send your feedback and suggestions to [e-mail]
v2.0.3:
• Fixed UI layout (aircraft info panel is now on top z position).
• Default map is now Classic Google Maps.

v2.0.2:
• Improved permission flow to clearly explain why access is required.
• Fixed startup issues when only approximate location is granted.
• Performance and stability tweaks.