The Serval Mesh Apk

The Serval Mesh Apk

Latest version 0.93
16 May 2016

Older Versions

Apk Infos

Version0.93
Rating4.2/5, based on 1,839 votes
Size‎2 MB
Requires AndroidAndroid 2.2+ (Froyo)
Author's NotesCommunicate securely via Wi-Fi, even in the middle of a disaster.

About The Serval Mesh APK

The Serval Mesh APK Download for Android
The Serval Mesh APK Download for Android

Description

Mobile phones normally can't be used when cellular networks fail, for example during a disaster. This means that millions of vulnerable people around the world are deprived of the ability to communicate, when they need it most.

We have spent the past six years working with the New Zealand Red Cross to create a solution. We call it the Serval Mesh, and it is free software that allows smart-phones to communicate, even in the face of catastrophic failure of cellular networks.

It works by using your phone's Wi-Fi & bluetooth to communicate with other phones in your vicinity. Or even by forming impromptu networks consisting only of mobile phones. Mesh communications is an appropriate technology for complementing cellular networks. Think of it like two-way radio or CB radio that has been propelled into the 21st century. For long-range communications you will still need to make use of cellular or fixed telephone networks
or the internet.

This software allows you to easily make private phone calls, send secure text messages and share files in caves, in subways, in the Outback, in Australia or Africa, in Europe or the United States -- even when cellular networks fail or are unavailable.

You can also keep using your existing phone number on the mesh, which is really important in a disaster when people are trying to get back in contact with each other.

Our software:
* Is completely open and open-source; free for all
* Can be carried and activated in seconds by those who need it when it is needed
* Is carrier independent
* Can be installed during an emergency from only one phone
* Is distributed in nature making the network resilient
* Can use your existing phone number
* Encrypts mesh phone calls and mesh text messages by default
* Can distribute pictures, videos and any other files

Latest updates

What's new in version 0.93

0.93
* Greatly reduced power drain, especially when no peers are present
* Bluetooth has been added as a usable network transport
* Improved support for more recent versions of Android
* Improved feedback while networks are changing
For a complete list of changes, see https://github.com/servalproject/batphone/blob/master/CURRENT-RELEASE.md

How to install The Serval Mesh APK on Android phone or tablet?

Download The Serval Mesh APK file from ApkClean, then follow these steps:

Update Phone Settings

  • Go to your phone Settings page
  • Tap Security or Applications (varies with device)
  • Check the Unknown Sources box
  • Confirm with OK

Go to Downloads

  • Open Downloads on your device by going to My Files or Files
  • Tap the APK file you downloaded (org.servalproject-v0.93-ApkClean.apk)
  • Tap Install when prompted, the APK file you downloaded will be installed on your device.

Older Versions

0.93 (2371)2 MB
0.92 (2301)1.8 MB

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User's Reivew

5 ★Very essential in emergencies. Thank you for developing and sharing.
1 ★I like it....
5 ★Really useful on the tube and for kids with limited talk time in town.
5 ★Freedom. It is for us.
5 ★good stuff
5 ★Great app guys! Thanks!
1 ★Seems to work. Testing further.
4 ★essential app!
5 ★good job tnks
5 ★Great app
5 ★It's amazing
5 ★Brilliant mesh