tower

tower is a location tracker & sharer application developed by F-Droid Open Source, packaged as a single Android APK of version 2.1 weighing in at 3.14 MB. The package targets Android 4.1+ and above. Below you'll find the publisher's own description, a quick spec sheet, and a short buyer-beware checklist so you know exactly what you're installing before tapping download.

1. Only download through the button on this page — never from third-party mirrors or shortened links, which are the most common way malware spreads.
2. File size is a light 3.14 MB, so it installs quickly even on modest connections.
3. This build is signed by "F-Droid Open Source" — always verify the developer name matches what's listed on the app's official store page before installing an update.
4. After install, Android may prompt you to allow "Install from unknown sources" — approve only this one install, then revoke the permission in Settings > Apps > Special access.
5. We link directly to the APK file or the publisher's repository; we do not modify the binary. Always run a virus scan after any sideloaded install.

• no Google Services dependencies, only necessary permissions (fine and coarse location, internet, foreground service)


• connects to several online map providers


• acceptable performance on slow GPRS-EDGE networks; may find coarse location by phone cell without GPS; may create waypoints with GPS without phone and internet connections


• displays and saves cell info ( MCC, MNC, LAC, CID ) and the signal strength ( RSRP/dBm )


• all waypoints are stored on a memory card and may be organized in any number of files (by regions etc.)


• waypoint lists may be exported or imported in the GPX format, compatible with many navigators and software


• finds location only by explicit user's command, so is very mild on the battery


• capable of writing tracks (by means of a foreground service) and exporting them in the GPX format


• tracks from other devices (GPX files) may be viewed along with your data


• NOT implemented: map offline caching, routing, editing tracks, photo and video attachments, serving cold beer :)


• for pure open distributions, that lack API keys and access to some services, there are options to enter user's own keys

Is tower free to download?
Yes. The APK file linked from this page is free. The developer may offer in-app purchases once installed, but obtaining the installer itself costs nothing.

What Android version does tower require?
Android 4.1+ or newer. Installing on older devices may cause crashes or refuse to install.

Is tower safe to install?
We link to the exact APK published by F-Droid Open Source. We do not modify the file. Still, as with any sideloaded app, scan it with a reputable antivirus before opening it, and only grant permissions the app genuinely needs.

How do I update tower?
Install the newer version on top of the old one — Android will keep your data. If the signature differs, uninstall first (you may lose local progress).

Why is the app not installing?
Common causes: not enough storage, an older Android version than 4.1+, or a conflicting build already installed. Free up space, check your OS version, and uninstall any previous copy before retrying.

1. Tap the Download APK button above and save the file to your device.
2. Open your device Settings → Security (or Apps → Special access → Install unknown apps) and allow your file manager or browser to install unknown apps for this one file only.
3. Open the downloaded truewatcher.tower.apk file from your Downloads folder.
4. Tap Install and wait for Android to finish.
5. Open «tower» by F-Droid Open Source and grant only the permissions it actually needs.
6. Revoke the "unknown sources" permission once you are done installing.

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