Trak+

This is a free version of the com.southbytes.trak App

Real time tracking application. Record your journey, Protect your phone！

The application consists of three major functions: positioning, display and communication.

[A] positioning: The App receives real-time geographic information, display the location onto a map and saves it in a file which will be sent out periodically to an email address for future reference;
The app also introduces a third party location service and uses a hybrid approach to increase its reliability. It is especially useful for some mobile phones which do not have inbuilt network location service (e.g. no GMS support)
Different kinds of measures have been in place to well balance the accuracy and battery life

[B] Maps support: the app displays the real-time location on a map, which can show your move on the map, so it is well qualified as a on-site navigation tool;
It can execute location query for a single coordinates, or display past records stored within the phone or received via email for specific period.
An alternative map is included for users travelling or living in China, as it uses different standard there from the rest world.

[C] Communications, The App uses SMS service to communicate/respond to external requests, a piece of code can differentiate normal inbound SMS message from a request to response.
It will send out notifications while the battery is low or system (re)boot up. The features ensure you are informed even when your phone is lost and the SIM card is replaced.

The app has high regard to security and privacy, password protections for settings, for SMS replies for email etc are in place, it will guarantee only the owner can set and communicate with the handset.

Extra benefits:
Malay airliner MH370 is still out there somewhere, a plane is trivial comparing to the Earth, so are we comparing to the huge population, so send a copy of your log file to someone caring about you, let them share your journey, give your code to your closest people, let them locate you when needed even from another side of the world!