INFORMATION

Updated:
BundleID:
com.dsi.ant.plugins.antplus
Version:
Latest
Category:
Tools
Required:
Android
Rating:
Publish:
2020-06-24
Price:
Free
Developer:

WHAT'S NEW

* Support for Android 10
* Reduced APK size
[Full changelog on our GitHub SDK README]

ANT+ Plugins Service App SCREENSHOT

【图】ANT+ Plugins Service(截图1)【图】ANT+ Plugins Service(截图2)【图】ANT+ Plugins Service(截图3)

ANT+ Plugins Service App DESCRIPTION

ANT is a wireless protocol, similar to Bluetooth®, that is predominantly used for sport and fitness wireless connectivity. Pre-installed by the phone manufacturer, this service allows you to connect ANT+ devices to apps on your phone. ANT Wireless is a division of Garmin Canada Inc.

ANT enabled apps can utilize this service to connect:
• Heart Rate: Receive live heart rate data from heart rate straps or wearables produced by many popular manufacturers
• Fitness Equipment: Connect ANT+ enabled fitness equipment and bicycle trainers to popular training and workout apps
• Bike Speed and Cadence: Capture bike speed, distance, and/or cadence data
• Bike Power: Capture data from ANT+ cycling power meters such as Garmin Vector
• Stride-based Speed and Distance Monitor: Capture speed and distance data from running footpods

For a full list of compatible ANT+ apps and devices visit https://www.thisisant.com/directory/

FAQ:
How did this app get on my phone and is it spyware?
This service is standard software, included by the manufacturer of your phone. It is not illegally downloaded, and it is not spyware. It will not cause system malfunctions or pop-up ads to appear. It is not bloatware and typically uses a max of 20 MB of space. For example, on a 16GB phone, this service takes up 0.0013% of space. We do not pay phone manufacturers to have this service pre-installed.

How can I remove this service?
Since this service is standard software, you’re unable to delete it from your phone. Instead, you can disable this service by following the manufacturer’s instructions. The typical process is: settings>applications>application manager>appropriate app>force stop>disable

Disabling this service will not affect your phone’s software. If, in the future, you require the ability to connect to services and devices via ANT+, just enable the service again.

NOTE: Since this is a factory installed service, it may enable/re-download if you reset and/or update your phone. Don’t panic! Just follow the instructions to disable it again.

Does this service track me without my knowledge?
No. The ANT Radio Service and ANT+ Plugins Service applications provide a wireless connectivity service, similar to Bluetooth or WiFi, but with very low power. These services do not collect any personal data.

Is it difficult to develop an app with ANT+ capabilities and is there a fee?
Using the ANT+ plugins in your app to communicate with ANT+ devices is quick, easy, free and uses a simple API. Visit the ANT Android Developer page (http://www.thisisant.com/developer/ant/ant-in-android) for more information and to download the SDK.

How do I know if I own any ANT enabled products?
Visit https://www.thisisant.com/directory to search for ANT/ANT+ enabled products, devices and/or services.

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App REVIEWS

Mr

I don't use smart watches ect. This should be an optional separate download for people who use those devices. Btw, Google will force disabled apps to turn on. They use Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and data to triangelate your position at all times including sniffing in your personal information, texts, phone etc. I have multiple times turned off Google apps permissions only to come back and it's turned back on especially collecting your contact list. Anytime you create a new contact they turn back on.

Dennis

I'm in the process of cleaning up my phone buy removing old apps. I have been doing this all night had to do a master reset over another phone with carrier technical support still having issues I got to this ANT app and disabled both of them after that my internet data stopped working couldn't uninstall any more old apps till I updated them both. I will finish uninstalling the rest of my old apps the go back to them and see what happens. If it happens again I will contact technical support. PTS

Carly

Either blatantly lying in description or just can't do math. "For example, on a 16GB phone, this service takes up 0.0013% of space." Um no. 20 MB is 0.13% of 16 GB. Still a fairly small number, but not THAT small. Over a thousandth of your phone's storage going to something you don't even use?? Come on. Sorry, but I don't trust software written by someone who lies and/or can't do basic arithmetic.

Dick

Actually works very well. I wasn't sure what it was for or where it came from, but after Google'ing found out it is pretty important for connecting some of my wireless devices such as fitness trackers and watches. It's a pretty slick app that operates in the background, with low overhead.

Erica

Not given logical reason for this unnecessary need on my device. If communication between devices via bluetooth is not needing said app then what is this purpose. I can use all devices when disabled or vague "uninstalled" options... sorry not sorry. If I can be proven or believed otherwise then I'll stand corrected. Till then GET OFF MY DEVICES IF ITS NOT NECESSARY FOR ITS FUNCTIONAL USE. Thanks, but no thanks!

John

The app probably deserves 5 stars but it has an annoying shortcoming as there is no way (at least as I can find) to select and delete multiple open/closed notifications. Since I use my garage door as my primary access to the front of the house, I spend quite a bit of time every few days selecting and deleting each notification manually.

Azuzena

Bloatware! This "app" gives itself permission and access to your phone. I have gone back and forth turning off the app, clearing the data, and turning off all the permissions it gave itself only to go back and see they all magically turned themselves back on! This is where your info gets leaked to overseas scammers.

Trey

Don't need it and don't want it yet I cannot uninstall nor disable it. The disable process in the app description does not work on Android 10 and to top it all off it's not even optimized for my device. I'm done with Samsung product as I should have the ability to control what is on my device I paid a boat load of money for. Never again. We've long needed congress to catch up with technology and pass laws protecting the consumer and their data from such companies.

Janet

I was just curious about what apps were installed on my phone. I've had this phone for at least a year. I'm not tech savvy. But I KNOW THAT I DIDN'T DOWNLOAD THIS APP. I can see that it was (probably) installed at factory. But what is it for??? I can't use it. How can I rate it? Can this app provide remote access to my camera? Keyboard? Phone calls can texts, etc??? BAD IDEA

Remblie

For those who don't know what this is. Ant is short for antenna. This is the software that the device uses to manage its ability to transmit and received data via 3g 4g 5g etc with out it your phone will not function as fast as it is capable of. Would be nice if the description explained this better to avoid user confusion.

Jeremy

Just because someone does doesn't know what an app is for, they assume it's spyware and it's for government tracking? I never laughed so hard. You have literally at least 100 background apps that to different things. Example, there's an app that allows your screen to turn on and an app to use volume control. This is for the connectivity to fitness devices such as the Galaxy Watch and other things. How do you think things connect? Magic?

Guest

Worked perfectly. I was able to connect my ANT+ heart rate monitor to my tablet and Rouvy was able to connect! I used a cheap Micro USB (Male) to USB 2.0 (Female) Adapter and an old ANT+ usb key that came with my old Garmin Forerunner. With the software installed, no configuration was needed. I just attached the ANT key to the cable which I then plugged into the tablet and Rouvy found the heart rate monitor! Saved me a lot of money as I did not need to buy another heart rate monitor! Thanks to Google! For USB support, this software has to be installed together with ANT USB Service ANT+ ANT Radio Service ANT+ My tablet is a Lennovo running Android 9. This software is for tablets that do not have ANT+ support already builtin.

Guest

Annoying Icon. Would be nice if it did what it was suppose to and enable the wireless devices already built into your phone. Re Enable My FM Radio. So we are not forced to waste data. I know my S8 has an FM radio because i can use it when rooted.

Guest

im probs not the only one thinking it was going to turn out bad, its been getting easier not harder to side track and single us out, seperate us from humanity by tapping us each into our own lit'l compact a.i, then we trust(it) we use them, fill in all the blanks, tell it all, and tells all, and person, hearing them and watching them on a screen is somehow even more engaging than the real live version. tap into our phones/email, any account,with out permission,,,,its sketchy,,it SUCKS!BaD!!

Guest

not so good with last device but have had many good devices previously just a glitch in the most recent last one. Very professional sevices but I knew Bixby was not good, mirror linking or clipboard or second internet too much accessiblility but all listed are highly technical, but hackers tools to be your nightmare and I was right I said it to begin with. Be careful and don't under estimate the power of Bixby. Can't trust all devices

Guest

This is a built-in app. It already exists on your phone when you purchase it. It won't update automatically unless you have auto update on. So stop complaining about it. It allows you to synch with ant+ enabled devices nothing more. If you don't have this then your phone won't operate properly with ant+ devices. And did I mention it's buult-in already on most phones?

Guest

So I love Samsung Health and use it daily, I don't have extra stuff that this app would be used for though. But if I do then hooray. My complaint is that I was teetering on the brink of not enough space, then I attempt to back up my app data and can't and then I found this had been installed. Thanks for the awesome timing and not asking for permission, Samsung. You dingle.

Guest

The ANT+ plugins are only useful if you use fitness apps or a connected watch. I understand that many people are interested in these and it's easier to include them by default. But... they should be allowed to be removed. And some ANT plugins DO use battery quite a lot.

Guest

Connects your wireless devices (smart watch, Fitbit, etc...) using very little battery power, memory, and storage space. You don't even notice it's on your phone.

Guest

This is a driver. Not an app. If it's preinstalled on your device, it means your device's hardware supports the ANT+ communication protocol, (Similar to Bluetooth and NFC) and this driver is required for it to function. The ANT+ protocol was developed by Garmin, and is frequently to communicate with smart devices. (watches, fitness trackers, etc) This driver cannot be uninstalled for the same reasons you cannot uninstall the Wifi driver, or the NFC driver, or the Bluetooth driver. It only takes up 2.27 MB of your storage. It will not run or use system resources (RAM, battery, CPU, etc), unless a running app requires the ANT+ communication protocol. It's probably in Play Store, and not built into the operating system (like most of the other drivers are) to allow for easier updates. If it was built into the system, updating it would require a system update, which would have to be approved and pushed by the device manufacturers. It's also in the Play Store for users who don't have hardware that supports ANT+ but do have a dongle that supports it. TL;DR: It's a driver. Not an app. It's important. It's small (2.27 MB). It won't use ram or other resources unless another app needs it. Don't worry about it.