Metal Sniffer: Metal Detector
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About Metal Sniffer: Metal Detector
=== Metal Sniffer: Metal Detector ===
Metal Sniffer is a portable metal detector. By detecting nearby electromagnetic fields using the phone's built-in magnetometer/compass, you can locate nearby metal and magnets. You can also use it to find metallic studs and wiring behind walls. Depending on your phone, you can use it to detect metals up to 30cm away, and magnets from far, far away! Note that household equipment like TVs, and computers or even your phone case can affect readings.
Readings are separated per dimension, and is given in the unit of your choice (Tesla, Gauss, or Gamma), and combined to give a scalar reading. You can set a threshold at which the phone will vibrate when a critical reading has been reached.
You can also see a reading trend through the graph, or switch to the compass mode to find the direction at which the current is coming from! You can also record the readings to a .csv file for tracking or research.
===How to use this app?===
Very simple, just move the app around and read the measurements, if the magnetic field readings go over a critical level, the phone will vibrate, meaning a ferromagnetic material is nearby.
If the readings aren't getting updated, make sure your phone is equipped with a magnetometer.
If the readings seems to be off, it means that your sensors needs to be re-calibrated, click the re-calibration button (refresh icon) for instructions.
===REVIEWS===
Metal Sniffer: Leveraging your Android’s magnetic sensors to search for metal:
http://www.androidauthority.com/metal-sniffer-app-review-94472/
Metal Sniffer Brings Polished Metal Detection to Android:
http://www.xda-developers.com/android/metal-sniffer-brings-polished-metal-detection-to-android/
Metal Sniffer Is Hands Down The Best Metal Detector App For Android:
http://www.redmondpie.com/metal-sniffer-is-hands-down-the-best-metal-detector-app-for-android/
More video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-mjMuIHhrU
If you like the app, please take the time to rate it & share!
===Features===
-Fun Metal Detector
-Displays the x,y,z components of the magnetic field.
-Works through walls! Detect hidden electrical wires.
-4 Sensor speeds and 3 different units.
-Export the data to a CSV file, make cool charts.
-Compass-like arrow to point out the direction of the source of the magnetic field
-Vibration alarm
-Free (Ads can be disabled in the settings)
-Option to force screen on to prevent screen from closing
-A historical chart
-Optimized for Ice Cream Sandwich/Holo theme
-Russian, Spanish and Dutch translations
-Tutorial (only on Android 4.0+) when app is first launched.
===Notes===
-Works on 2.1 and up!
-Other languages coming soon.
===Permissions===
VIBRATE
Used for vibration when level has reached a set threshold.
WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Used to save .csv records to SD card.
INTERNET/ ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
AdMob ads.
Bugs? Please e-mail me by clicking the link below.
Metal Sniffer is a portable metal detector. By detecting nearby electromagnetic fields using the phone's built-in magnetometer/compass, you can locate nearby metal and magnets. You can also use it to find metallic studs and wiring behind walls. Depending on your phone, you can use it to detect metals up to 30cm away, and magnets from far, far away! Note that household equipment like TVs, and computers or even your phone case can affect readings.
Readings are separated per dimension, and is given in the unit of your choice (Tesla, Gauss, or Gamma), and combined to give a scalar reading. You can set a threshold at which the phone will vibrate when a critical reading has been reached.
You can also see a reading trend through the graph, or switch to the compass mode to find the direction at which the current is coming from! You can also record the readings to a .csv file for tracking or research.
===How to use this app?===
Very simple, just move the app around and read the measurements, if the magnetic field readings go over a critical level, the phone will vibrate, meaning a ferromagnetic material is nearby.
If the readings aren't getting updated, make sure your phone is equipped with a magnetometer.
If the readings seems to be off, it means that your sensors needs to be re-calibrated, click the re-calibration button (refresh icon) for instructions.
===REVIEWS===
Metal Sniffer: Leveraging your Android’s magnetic sensors to search for metal:
http://www.androidauthority.com/metal-sniffer-app-review-94472/
Metal Sniffer Brings Polished Metal Detection to Android:
http://www.xda-developers.com/android/metal-sniffer-brings-polished-metal-detection-to-android/
Metal Sniffer Is Hands Down The Best Metal Detector App For Android:
http://www.redmondpie.com/metal-sniffer-is-hands-down-the-best-metal-detector-app-for-android/
More video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-mjMuIHhrU
If you like the app, please take the time to rate it & share!
===Features===
-Fun Metal Detector
-Displays the x,y,z components of the magnetic field.
-Works through walls! Detect hidden electrical wires.
-4 Sensor speeds and 3 different units.
-Export the data to a CSV file, make cool charts.
-Compass-like arrow to point out the direction of the source of the magnetic field
-Vibration alarm
-Free (Ads can be disabled in the settings)
-Option to force screen on to prevent screen from closing
-A historical chart
-Optimized for Ice Cream Sandwich/Holo theme
-Russian, Spanish and Dutch translations
-Tutorial (only on Android 4.0+) when app is first launched.
===Notes===
-Works on 2.1 and up!
-Other languages coming soon.
===Permissions===
VIBRATE
Used for vibration when level has reached a set threshold.
WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Used to save .csv records to SD card.
INTERNET/ ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
AdMob ads.
Bugs? Please e-mail me by clicking the link below.
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What's Changed
0.7.4- bug fixes
0.7.3- More bug fixes
0.7.0 - Added compass-like arrow to point the source of the magnetic field (or at least try to...). Optimization changes. Tutorial (Android 4.0+) when app is first launched. Ads.
Permissions:
VIBRATE
Used for vibration when level has reached a set threshold.
WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Used to save .csv records to SD card.
INTERNET/ ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
AdMob ads.
0.7.4- bug fixes
0.7.3- More bug fixes
0.7.0 - Added compass-like arrow to point the source of the magnetic field (or at least try to...). Optimization changes. Tutorial (Android 4.0+) when app is first launched. Ads.
Permissions:
VIBRATE
Used for vibration when level has reached a set threshold.
WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Used to save .csv records to SD card.
INTERNET/ ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
AdMob ads.
More downloads Metal Sniffer: Metal Detector reached 500 000 - 1 000 000 downloads
Version update Metal Sniffer: Metal Detector was updated to version 0.7.4
More downloads Metal Sniffer: Metal Detector reached 100 000 - 500 000 downloads
Name changed Name changed! Metal Sniffer ☆Metal Detector☆ now is known as Metal Sniffer: Metal Detector.
What are users saying about Metal Sniffer: Metal Detector
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Im actualy speechless the fact it works Wtfff! Tested from keys to lighter to a fork a nail etc always says the same force when i ago above on or another.. I feel like theres a hidden camera lol im super satisfied!
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LG GFlex confirmed. I found the fuel oil fill pipe that had been buried by landscapers. I gad a general idea where it was because my oil guy from last year was looking in a 10X10 ft. area. He couldn't find it. I used the compass to home me in, when I got above and close the display turned red and the phone began to vibrate. Bulls-eye. It was under 2" of dirt and mulch. I called them asap and he's now on his way back to fill my underground tank. The setup works best if it's less than 3' away
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Never thought it'd work but after a couple of adult beverages, I tried it and found my property line stake within 10 min. Worked great!
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It works on Acer liquid 6350 , i put a coin at the back of my phone . But I think the sensitivity of this app is not good enough to dig on the ground and look for some silver or metal
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The metal detector for sure works, but I wasn't able to detect any metal through my walls and I scanned several places different times slowly, a little slower, faster, etc. It just didn't work.
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Works great on my s3. Does pick up things 3 feet away. But 3" or so works great.
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فقط آدم های حروم زاده میتونن سو استفاده کنن از مردم دانلود نکنید ک ضرر میکند بخدا
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It does not detect metal but magnets
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It just detects and displays the magnetic field. The only thing it reacted to in my house was a little magnet on the fridge and I had to put it at least an inch away to even get a reading.
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Not worth the time & effort to use. Doesn't work.
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I like it simple easy to use and have stuff others don't like full screen view not just have your screen and adjust the speed of it I recommend it any day
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Actually works. Uses lower left corner of my Droid Maxx
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It actually works I read the comments and i had to try it really works
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I was sceptical at first, but sure enough after trying it, saw that it picks up on metals and magnets. even vibrates when its close to a magnet which is pretty cool. nice graph with location pointer too. 5 stars from me because the creator also gives you the option to turn off ads in the app. well done!
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Very useful app I am a radio amateur and this has proved useful on several occasions. It detects electrical fields in non ferrous metals like copper wire too- very handy.
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It'd be interesting if the data could be linked with global users to get an overview of Earth's magnetic field in different locations. But I suppose most phone magnetometer's don't provide very accurate data though it still might be interesting.
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LG GFlex confirmed. I found the fuel oil fill pipe that had been buried by landscapers. I gad a general idea where it was because my oil guy from last year was looking in a 10X10 ft. area. He couldn't find it. I used the compass to home me in, when I got above and close the display turned red and the phone began to vibrate. Bulls-eye. It was under 2" of dirt and mulch. I called them asap and he's now on his way back to fill my underground tank. The setup works best if it's less than 3' away
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Downloaded it to try and find our property line stake...we dug a hole where I got the highest reading. And it was actually dead on! The metal stake was 6 inches under ground too! (My reading was around 70 with my phone laying on the grass-above the stake & 6 inces of dirt) Definitely recommend this app!
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Saved me from breaking unnecessary tiles to find the box. Thank You
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Didn't work on Moto G. Last app didn't work either so it must be the phone.
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and the great thing is I found transformer.I was going home from work and I found optimus prime fighting with Megatron.
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Use it almost everyday to locate objects in asphalt ,all ways find what I'm looking for.
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Did nothing ?? On my tablet and works fine on my phone,but the arrow is not working correctly
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Yes I wear tinfoil hat
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does not really work
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Doesn't detect metal just magnetic materials..
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From all I've used it for it has worked exactly as described and advertised!
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Ran some drills with it and it seems it holds up.
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More, it has a meaningful and informative help about the magnetism in practice.
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SO PROFIT. BUY FREE got a 200 dollars ring ;-00000
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Yeah this app converts ur smart phone into a metal sniffer..
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Weakly detects ferrous metals only as they disrupt the earth's magnetic field. As help file says, will not detect non-ferrous metals like aluminum. Very good at detecting magnets and can be set to vibrate for "high" levels. I am liking what this app developer has to offer.
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This has to be one of the best thing i ever had. it good. it great.its the best of the best. ps no lie it really work.two thum up on this one.
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I downloaded the app I spun it around in my hands and I put a soda can in front of my phone and it shows nothing....
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App is ok, but the ad placement is bad, it blocks part of the graph that is displayed.
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God forbid my life depended on this app to find ferrous anything
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Tested it on my stove, on the cooking part, picked it up really high rate.
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It does not detect metal but magnets
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Works great and for those who say it is fake are lying.
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Just as a joke I downloaded this to find a buried pipe (about 3/4" deep) I was crawling around running my phone on the ground like it was a tricorder and all the sudden the thing spikes! I take my spade and probe the ground and by God, the damn app found the pipe! It tickled me pink! Nice job!