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BLE Radar

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A tool to monitor, analyze and find BLE devices around you.

Version
0.32.1-beta
Size
6.2 MB
Updated
Jan 10, 2026
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About this app

DISCLAIMER: This project is developed solely for educational, security research, and personal investigative purposes. The author does not endorse or encourage any use of this software for unlawful or unethical activities. You are solely responsible for ensuring your use of this tool complies with all applicable laws and regulations.

Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) is a widely used wireless protocol that powers a huge variety of devices around you — from headphones, smartwatches, and fitness trackers to AirTags, IoT devices, game controllers, and even modern intimate gadgets. BLE devices communicate by broadcasting small packets of data, which can include device identifiers, metadata, and other information necessary for connectivity.

These broadcasts, while essential for device functionality, can also be used to track your presence and movements. For example, a cheap pair of wireless headphones may expose a persistent identifier publicly. Anyone listening to BLE packets nearby — whether governments, companies, or malicious actors — could potentially use that information to track you without your consent.

Fortunately, many modern devices implement privacy features in BLE to prevent tracking, such as randomized addresses and limited advertising. BLE Radar helps you distinguish between devices that protect your privacy and those that might be trackable. By analyzing BLE traffic in your surroundings, the app gives you insight into which devices are safe to use.

Beyond analysis, BLE Radar can help protect you in real-time. The app can alert you when a suspicious device is nearby or if a device is moving with you over time, giving you an early warning against potential stalking or unwanted tracking. You can configure alerts based on device identifiers, types, or behaviors to fit your security needs.

By making this app, the goal is to empower you with knowledge and control over the BLE devices in your environment. Understanding which devices are broadcasting trackable information and which are privacy-conscious allows you to make informed decisions about what you use, wear, and interact with daily.

In general, the app is capable:

* Scan, analyze and track Bluetooth devices around; * Create flexible filters for the radar; * Deep analysis of the scanned BLE devices, getting data from the available GATT services; * Gatt services Explorer; * Define the device type by metadata; * Define approximate distance to the device.

Bluetooth Radar does not collect or send your personal or geolocation data. The project is fully opensource and available on GitHub.

Licensed under GPL-3.0-only, by BLE Research Group.

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What's New in v0.32.1-beta

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Version history

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Jan 10, 2026 · 6.2 MB · Android API 2936 · code 1708536381

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v0.32.0-beta
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Nov 25, 2025 · 6.1 MB · Android API 2936 · code 1708536380

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v0.31.2-beta
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Nov 23, 2025 · 6.1 MB · Android API 2936 · code 1708536379

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SHA-256 a321661ca01005a080044476f979368e036f43ccb7902d138c95f49d3b34fc4d

Will it run on your device?

CompatibilityLikely to run

74%

  • Targets newer Android builds, so legacy devices may be excluded.
  • Multiple CPU architectures are covered.
  • Aligned with the latest Android target SDK expectations.
What changed in this release
Size delta
+0.1 MB
Added permissions
None
Removed permissions
None

Installation Guide

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Open Settings on your Android device

2

Go to Security → Unknown sources (or Install unknown apps)

3

Enable "Allow from this source" for your browser or file manager

4

Open the downloaded APK file from your Downloads folder

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Tap "Install" and wait for installation to complete

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Launch the app from your home screen

Make sure to re-enable Unknown Sources restrictions after installation for security.

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How to roll back to an earlier version

If the current release misbehaves, 0.32.0-beta is the last build before it. Android will not install an older version code over a newer one, so you must uninstall BLE Radar 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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App Information

Developer
F-Droid
Category
Social
Android
10+
Architectures
arm64-v8a, armeabi-v7a, x86, x86_64
Version
0.32.1-beta (code 1708536381)
Size
6.2 MB
Updated
Jan 10, 2026
Package name
f.cking.software

Security Verification

File integrity
SHA-256 recorded
Signing certificate
Fingerprint on record
Official source
Download APK (v0.32.1-beta)

We record provenance; we do not run malware scans. Verify the hash yourself before installing.

SHA-256 Hash

6a5b554983b3a10394ff772b3b5d370ddadb869d7230b89393ce749239db288d

Signing certificate

d80532a6217b911de34b1848c0e8f08cda67cb816330e06394eacbbc3cd87e22

Permissions Required

ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION
BLUETOOTH
BLUETOOTH_ADMIN
BLUETOOTH_CONNECT
BLUETOOTH_SCAN
FOREGROUND_SERVICE
REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS
VIBRATE
INTERNET
ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
POST_NOTIFICATIONS
FOREGROUND_SERVICE_LOCATION
FOREGROUND_SERVICE_CONNECTED_DEVICE
WAKE_LOCK
WRITE_SETTINGS
RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
f.cking.software.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

Previous Versions

v0.32.0-beta Nov 25, 2025
v0.31.2-beta Nov 23, 2025
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