Network Type Indicator

Network Type Indicator is an Android App that places an status bar icon acording to the type of mobile network in use (e.g. 2G, 2G+, 3G, ...).

This app is meant for devices that may not include this information in the status bar by default (e.g. Xperia or Galaxy phones).

Google Play Store page:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.outlyer.nettype

ID Project Category  desc Task Type Severity Summary Status Progress Due In Version
 345 Network Type IndicatorInternalTO-DOLow Unify events Closed
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1.5 (rel. xx039) Task Description

Events are handled in different groups, it makes sense to handle them in as few listeners as possible (where they can be logically grouped)

350Network Type IndicatorInternalTO-DOVery LowRemove Devel.DEBUGAssigned
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1.6 Task Description

In the past BuildConfig.DEBUG wasn’t reliable (when combining Eclipse and ADT), but on Android Studio with Gradle it can be used safely and hence there’s no need to duplicate the functionality.

 215 Network Type IndicatorGeneralTO-DOVery Low Release 1.5 Closed
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Meta: Release Cycle Task Description

This is a meta-item depending on bugs/features required to complete before releasing nettype 1.5

Previous:  FS#203  (1.3),  FS#252  (1.4)
Next: FS#329 (1.6)

 312 Network Type IndicatorGeneralTO-DOLow Switch to vector assets Closed
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1.5 (rel. xx039) Task Description

Android (Lollipop API21 and up) now support vector based assets and Android Studio/Gradle 1.4 will convert to PNGs on compilation for backwards compatibility.

Should replace the current SVG+scripts method to the integrated one.

321Network Type IndicatorGeneralFeature RequestLowAllow hiding icon when mobile data is tured offAssigned
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From feedback, by Rownah Adriano:

[...] Can you please put an option to turn off the notification if mobile data is turned off?
322Network Type IndicatorGeneralFeature RequestLowAllow disabling icon unless roamingAssigned
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From feedback, by Martin Buch:

Would like an option to only display status bar icon when roaming. Its really only when roaming I need this information as the stock network type indication is replaced with an ‘R’ on my Nexus 6P (when roaming).

Many phones seem to do that.

329Network Type IndicatorGeneralTO-DOLowRelease 1.6Assigned
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Meta: Release Cycle Task Description

This is a meta-item depending on bugs/features required to complete before releasing nettype 1.6

Previous:  FS#361  (1.5.2),  FS#353  (1.5.1),  FS#215  (1.5),  FS#252  (1.4),  FS#203  (1.3)

331Network Type IndicatorGeneralFeature RequestVery LowDisplay provider name in notificationAssigned
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1.6 Task Description

Submitted by Tom:  FS#222  Display provider name in status bar

Not feasible in the actual status bar, but can be done in the notification.

 332 Network Type IndicatorGeneralTO-DOLow Base the app theme on DeviceDefault for an up-to-date U ...Closed
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1.5 (rel. xx039) Task Description

Currently, pre-Honeycomb, the theme is based on the old default theme, post-Honeycomb it’s based on Holo.

However starting with ICS there’s also a DeviceDefault theme that makes the app look more integrated (i.e. it looks like Holo on older devices, and like Material on newer ones).

 333 Network Type IndicatorGeneralBug ReportLow Make "Load on boot" dependant on notification being ena ...Closed
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1.5 (rel. xx039) Task Description

It doesn’t make sense to load on boot if we won’t be displaying the notification.

335Network Type IndicatorGeneralFeature RequestLowAdd alternative iconsAssigned
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1.6 Task Description

Theming support as initially intended ( FS#237 ) is not possible.

With the switch to vector graphics adding alternative icons becomes fairly “cheap” app-size-wise and many users have requested alternative ones. This task tracks these suggestions.

Recap of related suggestions:

  • Pamy Srt 10/01/2016 on Google Play
    Needs to indicate using LTE icon not just 4g icon good app if you add this I will make it a 5

  • Jon Manilenio 29/04/2016 on Google Play
    Nice I wish there were more designs though.

  • Miles Vino 23/04/2017 on Google Play
    Appreciate this handy app! Please consider a simpler icon, without the square, so it blends with Google’s material design. Thanks!

  • MJ Cortez 02/06/2017 on Google Play
    4G should be displayed as LTE instead of [4]

  • Prince Priyam Borah 08/08/2017 on Google Play
    Plz add the stylish 4G logo. Your app only shows 4. Else, everything is ok.

336Network Type IndicatorGeneralBug ReportHighApp doesn't load on boot (Huawei phones)Researching
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Reported by Willy Romano 23/03/2017 on the Google Play

On Huawei G8. App doesn’t automatically execute when phone is turned off then back on. I protected the app and this seems to have solved the problem.

337Network Type IndicatorGeneralBug ReportHighApp doesn't load on bootResearching
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This task depends on reports of such issue.

So far all reports are on Marshmallow:

Reported by Charles Kanegeni 20/02/2016 on Google Play

New issue Great app, have always used it. Just upgraded to marshmallow and now it won’t even start. What’s up with that? From Android 5 I had problems, plus doesn’t support dual Sim phones. This is the new direction, twin Sim phones. Please work it out.

Infinix (Infinix_X510_sprout) / 6.0 / r14034

Reported by Red Rospo 04/08/2016 on Google Play

Da migliorare Non parte al boot

LG G5 (h1) / Marshmallow / r14034

Reported by Simon Howard 18/12/2016 on Google Play

Issue with auto start on boot I’ve had this app for some time now, but it will not auto start on boot on my current phone (Galaxy S5, Marshmallow 6.01)

Galaxy S5 (klte) / Marshmallow / r14034

 338 Network Type IndicatorGeneralBug ReportLow App doesn't load on boot (LG phones) Closed
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Task Description

Reported by Red Rospo 04/08/2016 on Google Play

Da migliorare Non parte al boot

LG G5 (h1) / Marshmallow / r14034

 339 Network Type IndicatorGeneralBug ReportLow App doesn't load on boot (Samsung phones) Closed
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Task Description

Reported by Simon Howard 18/12/2016 on Google Play

Issue with auto start on boot I’ve had this app for some time now, but it will not auto start on boot on my current phone (Galaxy S5, Marshmallow 6.01)

Galaxy S5 (klte) / Marshmallow / r14034

340Network Type IndicatorGeneralFeature RequestLowAdd 4G+ iconResearching
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Requested by Stéphane Roger 14/06/2016 on Google Play

Please Add 4g+ icon !

341Network Type IndicatorGeneralBug ReportLowStatus bar icon disappears after a while on Huawei phon...Requires testing
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Reported by Vendetta 18/09/2016 on Google Play

Dejó de funcionar Desde la actualización d mi Huawei P8 lite a android 6 ya no sale el tipo d conexión en la barra d notificaciones.

P8 lite / Marshmallow / r14034

Reported by Oncewarriors 9/08/2017 through email

[...]the bar icon is vanishing after a while

342Network Type IndicatorGeneralFeature RequestLowRecord historyResearching
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Requested by Arnellord Bondoc 19/12/2015 on Google Play

Accurate readings, free, ads-free what more can I ask for! Hope you don’t mind, I modified it and replaced the status bar icons :) Kindly add history of network type used like what my other apps that I am using (2g, 3g ,4g, lte network monitor by Sun Light) for me to get rid of it because of it’s unlimited ads and slow loading. Thank you very much!

 343 Network Type IndicatorGeneralTO-DOLow Change default theme to light Closed
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1.5 (rel. xx039) Task Description

Nowadays it’s common practice to have apps with light themes by default

 344 Network Type IndicatorGeneralTO-DOLow Add information about donations Closed
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1.5 (rel. xx039) Task Description

Should be very careful to stay within Google’s AUP though

 346 Network Type IndicatorGeneralBug ReportLow Do not allow enabling notification buttons on Android v ...Closed
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1.5 (rel. xx039) Task Description

This setting is shown regardless of version but it has no effect on older Androids since they don’t support notification actions.

 347 Network Type IndicatorGeneralFeature RequestVery Low Make notification priority configurable Closed
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1.5 (rel. xx039) Task Description

Requested on Google Play

 348 Network Type IndicatorGeneralTO-DOLow Run MonitorService as a foreground service Closed
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1.5 (rel. xx039) Task Description

This should prevent task killers from reaping it as easily

 349 Network Type IndicatorGeneralTO-DOMedium Remove requirement of permission READ_PHONE_STATE Closed
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1.5 (rel. xx039) Task Description

Starting with Marshmallow (API level 23, Android 6.0) READ_PHONE_STATE is considered a dangerous permission (and as a result it can be revoked by the user at any time) but at the same time it is no longer required to check connection status.

Should restrict it to old API levels (NOTE the API documentation don’t mention this requirement anymore, but old devices DO require it).

 351 Network Type IndicatorGeneralTO-DOLow Provide back navigation Closed
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1.5 (rel. xx039) Task Description

The manifest file can be modified to provide a back button (usually an arrow on the top left) when an activity is launched.

Use it for the settings and donations activities.

 353 Network Type IndicatorGeneralTO-DOHigh Release 1.5.1 Closed
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Meta: Release Cycle
 354 Network Type IndicatorGeneralBug ReportHigh Vectorial icons don't render properly in Lollipop nor M ...Closed
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1.5.1 (rel. 1xx041)
355Network Type IndicatorGeneralTO-DOLowRe-do problematic vectorial iconsResearching
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1.6
356Network Type IndicatorGeneralTO-DOMediumEnhance RTL layoutAssigned
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1.6
 357 Network Type IndicatorGeneralBug ReportLow Disable RTL support since layout isn't adjusted Closed
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1.5.1 (rel. 1xx041)
358Network Type IndicatorGeneralTO-DOLowRevamp notificationAssigned
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1.6
359Network Type IndicatorGeneralTO-DOMediumDrop dark icons in Lollipop+Assigned
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1.6
360Network Type IndicatorGeneralTO-DOLowRemove black iconsAssigned
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1.6
 361 Network Type IndicatorGeneralTO-DOLow Release 1.5.2 Closed
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Meta: Release Cycle
 362 Network Type IndicatorGeneralBug ReportHigh App doesn't load on boot (HTC phones) Closed
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1.5.2 (rel. 1xx042)
 368 Network Type IndicatorGeneralBug ReportCritical Notification doesn't show in Android Oreo and Pie Closed
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1.5.2.1 (rel. 1xx045)
369Network Type IndicatorGeneralBug ReportMediumNotification doesn't load on bootAssigned
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1.6
370Network Type IndicatorGeneralBug ReportMediumApp crashes on bootAssigned
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1.6
 371 Network Type IndicatorGeneralBug ReportMedium Icon theme doesn't change Closed
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1.6
372Network Type IndicatorGeneralTO-DOVery LowDrop support for older versions of AndroidAssigned
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1.6
380Network Type IndicatorGeneralTO-DOHighRe-stablish in Google PlayAssigned
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Meta: Release Cycle
 242 Network Type IndicatorBuild SystemTO-DOLow Automate icon generation from source SVG Closed
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1.5 (rel. xx039)
 330 Network Type IndicatorBuild SystemBug ReportLow Merge "old-droids" and "new-droids" branches Closed
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1.5 (rel. xx039)
334Network Type IndicatorBuild SystemTO-DOVery LowUse Gradle to define build-type-dependant fieldsAssigned
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1.6
 352 Network Type IndicatorBuild SystemTO-DOLow Move reusable UI code into a separate module Closed
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1.5 (rel. xx039)
201Network Type IndicatorFeature RequestLowSupport multi-SIM devicesAssigned
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 202 Network Type IndicatorFeature RequestVery Low Allow opening network settings from notification Closed
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1.3 (rel. 19)
 203 Network Type IndicatorTO-DOLow Release 1.3 Closed
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Meta: Release Cycle
220Network Type IndicatorFeature RequestVery LowAllow turning on/off network connectionAssigned
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 221 Network Type IndicatorFeature RequestVery Low Display signal strength in status bar Closed
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