Real ADS-B receiver in combination with RTL SDR stick
Dump1090 — description
✈️ **Dump1090 for Android** is a powerful, real-time ADS-B decoder and aircraft tracker. It turns your Android device into a professional-grade flight receiver, decoding live data directly from the air using an RTL-SDR dongle.
**NEW VERSION 2.0 (2026)** The latest update brings a completely redesigned Material 3 interface, optimized performance, and advanced features for aviation enthusiasts.
📡 **REAL-TIME ADS-B DECODING** Unlike other flight trackers that rely on web-based data, Dump1090 decodes signals locally. - Receive live ADS-B messages (1090 MHz). - View nearby aircraft on an interactive Google Map. - High-performance updates: Track altitude, speed, heading, and squawk codes in real time.
📍 **ADVANCED VISUALIZATION** - **Flight Trails**: See the recent path of any aircraft with breadcrumb trails. - **Detailed Aircraft Info**: Access comprehensive metadata including manufacturer, model, and registration. - **Aircraft Photos**: Visual identification via integration with Planespotters.net. - **Tablet Optimized**: A dedicated landscape panel for large screens provides a rich, multi-pane experience.
🎯 **PRO-GRADE SDR FEATURES** Take full control of your receiver with configurable settings: - **Tuner Gain & PPM Correction**: Optimize reception for your specific antenna and environment. - **Bias-T Support**: Power active antennas directly from the SDR (compatible hardware required). - **Data Exporting**: Stream decoded data to other apps or PCs in Beast, AVR, or BaseStation formats.
🛠 **HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS** To use this app, you will need: 1. A compatible **RTL-SDR USB dongle** (e.g., RTL-SDR Blog V3/V4). 2. An **OTG cable** to connect the SDR to your Android device. 3. The **rtl_tcp_andro** driver (available for free on the Play Store).
⚠️ **DISCLAIMER** This application is intended for informational and hobbyist purposes only. It must NOT be used for aircraft navigation, flight safety, or operational decision-making. Ensure that SDR usage is permitted in your region before use.
🔒 **PERMISSIONS** - **Location**: Used for calculating your distance from aircraft and centering the map. - **Internet**: Used for map tiles, aircraft metadata, and Planespotters photos. - **Notifications**: Keeps the decoder running in the background during active data exports.
🌐 **More Information**: ebctech.eu
Latest version
Version
2.0.3
Update
Jun 1, 2026
Package ID
eu.ebctech.dump1090
What's new
Jun 1, 2026
🚀 Welcome to V2! Rebuilt to be faster, smarter, and beautifully redesigned.
💬 Help us improve! Send your feedback and suggestions to info@ebctech.eu v2.0.3: • Fixed UI layout (aircraft info panel is now on top z position). • Default map is now Classic Google Maps.
v2.0.2: • Improved permission flow to clearly explain why access is required. • Fixed startup issues when only approximate location is granted. • Performance and stability tweaks.