Navigation for Birds
About this app
This app works like this: You input where you want to go, then an arrow points you into that direction, oblivious of any barriers or other obstacles. That's it!
How well this app works for you very much depends on the compass sensor and the GPS reception on your phone.
Licensed under GPL-3.0-only, by Tobias Zwick.
What's New in v1.8
Imported from the F-Droid repository index.
Version history
Nov 2, 2023 · 2.9 MB · Android API 21–34 · code 9
Imported from the F-Droid repository index.
SHA-256 6ce9bed4380e7a8df88082114df5b3e3942f74993c5f1446ddbac67c016322fe
Oct 27, 2023 · 2.9 MB · Android API 21–34 · code 8
Imported from the F-Droid repository index.
SHA-256 f276d37ede901c522098fc57e519261285adb7a0de278b3bb9bf8ec99b11ece1
Jun 30, 2023 · 2.9 MB · Android API 21–33 · code 6
Imported from the F-Droid repository index.
SHA-256 c5e91200a7376d749d316c0a9ae71f959821c9a95bac77989bb9a112ad655d4d
Will it run on your device?
73%
- Runs on a broad range of modern Android versions.
- ABI coverage is focused on newer 64-bit devices.
Installation Guide
Open Settings on your Android device
Go to Security → Unknown sources (or Install unknown apps)
Enable "Allow from this source" for your browser or file manager
Open the downloaded APK file from your Downloads folder
Tap "Install" and wait for installation to complete
Launch the app from your home screen
Make sure to re-enable Unknown Sources restrictions after installation for security.
How to install this safely
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How to roll back to an earlier version
If the current release misbehaves, 1.7 is the last build before it. Android will not install an older version code over a newer one, so you must uninstall Luftlinie first — which clears its local data unless you have a backup. Reinstall the older APK only if its signing fingerprint matches the build you already trust, and check the API range: an older release may target an Android version your device has moved past.
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F-Droid listing
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Source code
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App Information
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SHA-256 Hash
6ce9bed4380e7a8df88082114df5b3e3942f74993c5f1446ddbac67c016322fe
Signing certificate
5f2c839f3cc5dd135d2aa1696a059184abd150c79a8a3e50dfcf09e1487b92f4
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Previous Versions
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