Survival Android Apps

[Principal Skinr]

I thought it would be a good idea to have a thread sharing good Android survival apps. (Ok, someone can list Iphone apps, too, but I don't have an Iphone.)

Here's a few to start us off:

Scanner Radio You can get NOAA weather stations with this, too.

Unit Converter

MorseCode Very cool. Just text in the message and it will flash and beep it in morse code. Now I just need one that translates it when receiving messages.

SOS From the Red Cross. Interesting information in this one. You can also use it to donate to the Red Cross.

Healthmap Tracks outbreaks near you. You can report them, too. Probably not good if you are a hypo.

Translate You can use voice recognition and have it translate what you say into other languages.

RadarNow I use this one all the time. Also provides severe weather alerts to your phone.

Ok, there's the starter list. Let's have more!

 

[kawtech87]

Of course these will only work as long as the battery lasts. And in a survival/SHTF scenario your not gauranteed to have access to a power supply. Also "Smartphones" tend to be rather fragile.

I would rather learn how to read maps and use a compass (which I already know, but it wouldnt hurt to brush up) and not rely on electronics so much.

It is pretty cool that they have apps like that but how usefull it will be for how long is debateable.

 

[MarkM]

If you choose to rely on technology in a shtf get a solar power converter. Cool thread idea though.

 

[Principal Skinr]

Sorry guys, but this was intended to be fun. Maybe I should have stated that.

 

[TheRude1]

Im looking for the night vision app now

Hold on

 

[Principal Skinr]

Now that I'm thinking about it, I've used RadarNow in the middle of tornado warnings, and I used Scanner Radio to listen to HAM radio operators during a really bad storm awhile back, so maybe it isn't all for entertainment. You use what works, and if it doesn't, you move on to something else.

In the mean time, I'd love to hear about more apps that people have that are fun, interesting, and useful. Post them up!

 

[TheRude1]

Still looking

 

[sepe]

Now that I'm thinking about it, I've used RadarNow in the middle of tornado warnings, and I used Scanner Radio to listen to HAM radio operators during a really bad storm awhile back, so maybe it isn't all for entertainment. You use what works, and if it doesn't, you move on to something else.

In the mean time, I'd love to hear about more apps that people have that are fun, interesting, and useful. Post them up!

I've used Scanner Radio during severe storms and usually when I hear sirens fairly close by. It has helped with a better idea of when storms may be hitting and it has also let me reroute when there were some fairly big structure fires.

 

[Classic]

Have a look at the permissions the apps are asking for next time you install or update. Many of them are asking to turn on the microphone or camera at will without your knowledge. Major opportunity for hackers or ?

 

[ThrottleJockey]

Being server based, how many of these apps will even function in a wide scale event? Is there a police scanner app or is that the "scanner radio" app? Additionally, would using the police scanner app in a motor vehicle be illegal?


ETA, I would like to find a tri-corder app, there is NOTHING those devices can't do!

 

[sepe]

Scanner Radio is an app that has weather, HAM, public safety (police, fire, EMT, etc.) channels. In Indiana, you're suppose to either have a license or permission from local police. Some states, it is illegal only when being used while committing a crime.

Are Police Scanner Apps Illegal? - Legal Mischief - FindLaw Blotter

 

[Gate Hound]

love the scanner radio, forgot it has the weather also. thanks. I also had no idea about the other ones. Thanks.

I love the free compasses available and the flashlight apps. Have my favs on these two if interested.

 

[ThrottleJockey]

I had a lighter app on my old HTC touch, also a dice app and another one not suitable for posting so here's a link
My favorite App

 

[netsecurity]

If the app is not server based, then it could work indefinitely by just buying a crank radio with a USB port, which most new ones have. You can keep your phone charged just by plugging it into the radio.