Tutorial Dump1090 Android

How to Set Up Dump1090 on Android with RTL-SDR: A Complete Guide

Looking to track ADS-B signals using your Android device? This guide walks you through setting up Dump1090 with an RTL-SDR dongle to build a portable ADS-B receiver.

01. Download Dump1090

Download Dump1090 on Google Play Store. Ensure you enable necessary permissions for the app.

02. Download RTL SDR Driver

Download RTL SDR Driver on Google Play Store. Ensure you enable necessary permissions for the app to access USB devices.

03. Start App Dump 1090

Accept the permission request to use your device location.

04. Connect USB Dongle

Plug the RTL-SDR dongle into the OTG adapter or HUB and connect it to your Android phone or tablet.
Please use a high quality USB OTG adapter / hub to connect your RTL SDR dongle – this is the most common cause of failure.

If you have other RTL SDR apps installed there is maybe a permission request by that apps – DISMISS IT.
Don’t worry other apps will still work but our app need now the permission to access the USB device.

04. Start receiving

with the pink floating play button

05. Accept permission window

of RTL SDR DRIVER to access the USB port of your Android device.

If you have other RTL SDR apps installed there is maybe a permission request by that apps – DISMISS IT.
Don’t worry other apps will still work but our app need now the permission to access the USB device.

06. Run

let the app run for a minute or two and monitor if you receive aircrafts.

Have look at FAQ section for more info.

With this setup, you can easily monitor live air traffic using just an Android device and Dump1090 software.

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Disclaimer

THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED “AS IS”, WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
IN NO EVENT SHALL THE AUTHORS OR COPYRIGHT HOLDERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIM, DAMAGES OR OTHER LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE, ARISING FROM, OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SOFTWARE OR THE USE OR OTHER DEALINGS IN THE SOFTWARE.

This application is not certified for aviation use.
DO NOT rely on this software for safety of life or property.
DO NOT use this application for navigation, air traffic control, collision avoidance, or any safety-critical purposes.

The displayed aircraft data may be inaccurate, delayed, or incomplete. The accuracy and availability of received signals cannot be guaranteed.

This application processes radio signals (ADS-B at 1090 MHz) using an RTL-SDR compatible device.
Reception and decoding of radio signals may be restricted or regulated in some jurisdictions.

You are solely responsible for complying with all applicable local laws and regulations.
The developers assume no responsibility for any legal or regulatory violations resulting from the use of this application.

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