INFORMATION

Updated:
BundleID:
com.dsi.ant.service.socket
Version:
4.16.00
Category:
Communication
Required:
Android
Rating:
Publish:
2023-06-06
Price:
Free
Developer:

WHAT'S NEW

-Updates for Android 10 support
-Expanded chip coverage

ANT Radio Service App SCREENSHOT

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ANT Radio 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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Christia

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When I was hacked..my hacker apparently loves this app. That's why they install smart watch apps ,nfc, nearby devices...anything so your device might reach another. Unfortunately for them..I stay home ,and if I don't the phone does. So I u notice those type apps popping up, or updated apps from yesterday, need updating again...u may have a leech

Doug

WHY do we need an "ANT radio service" to ALWAYS run in the background..... Yeah it may run certain features in your phone properly but more than half the time this app isn't being used by me myself. This app was Installed by your carrier OR by the phone's manufacturer.... Can we just say that they're tracing our activities? 🚩[Step 2. Use an ANT USB stick along with a USB OTG cable to make the process work. If you have additional mobile gadgets, feel free to use them to simplify the procedure.]

Michiel

Very functional app, useful for enabling all the technologies inside your phone. However, since it is standard software it shouldn't really appear in the app menu. This confuses people, as mentioned in other reviews. Looking forward to updates.

classyda

I used this once or twice, but it works so well that I cannot say anything awful about it. I kind of wish mobile devices developed ways to use the aluminium frame as an antennae, or something other than a pair of headphones because Bluetooth is the future. Nevertheless that's a hardware issue. You're a good app, Radio *pets*.

LM

Hard to write a review when you don't hardly know how well the app is doing; the type of app that were surface level or made itself known which it's not. I could say that my phone operating okay in terms of location and accuracy. On the flipside something that consistently interrupt my music app no matter what it is. it runs smoothly for a time, only to join the rest in crash after crash. I would rate higher if I could; like user interface or accountability. I.E. spyware?

Aaron

If its a driver, tell the user what ot does. Otherwise it literally hangs my entire app update queue and functions for multiple wearable bluetooth devices (which I don't own). If I could verify it's purpose or toggle it when I needed it's called functions, then we'd be getting somewhere. It seems pretty standard to ask a user if they would like to share their usage data to optimize the program, or maybe I'm just used to communication and open source programs.

Will

Stay the hell off my phone! So it communicates like bluetooth with compatible devices? Awesome... Well I don't have any of those, but if I get any I will be sure to download something like this. Till then, don't put apps my phone I don't #$&€ing want... "Turn auto updates off." "ANT has updated itself, also it says $&+# you. You didn't hear it, because you don't own devices that use it."

Sue

This is an INSTALLED App, (to the person who says it can be UNINSTALLED) you are wrong!!! It cannot be! Its an app which allows BigBrother to Control pretty much every aspect of your phone, it listens, it watches, it records, it changes the settings, it allows third world countries to use it for Amazon businesses, for teaching english programs, etc, etc. Come on do your research. Call it a conspiracy theory if that's what helps you sleep at night. HELLO!! REALITY CHECK, you are not in control.

Don

What is everyone talking about here? ANT+ is a wireless communication like bluetooth but it allows multiple devices attached to your phone at once. I can have a heart rate monitor, speed and cadence sensors from my bike and listen to music all at once. It's very useful for workout devices.

Michael

This app radios everything you do to the cloud. Once it arrives, an AI adds it to the "you" data repository. From this it creates a picture of you that is more accurate than your self image. It will be able to predict how you will react to any possible situation. It knows how to modify your responses to achieve a desired outcome. The only way to opt out is to discard your phone.

Phillip

Garbage. When you uninstall. It doesnt disappear from your installed apps selection on play store. And the is also a plug in app that goes with it. When you uninstall any other app. It disappears from your list. And it wasnt preinstalled on my device. I downloaded from play store without reading reviews. If I had. I would have never installed.

Guest

STOP TRIPPING!! Its not a radio its FM frequency to connect Smart Watches and Fit Bit type devices so it can communicate with your phone. I bought a Fitbit at Christmas and all of a sudden I see this app on my phone. It didn't come pre-installed on my Samsung S8. It on newer versions now to help make the connection easier for Smart Watches. It helps wrist devices and the app on your phone communicate. It's NOT Spyware, Bloatware or adware.

Guest

The default sound setting of this app is set so low that I have to push the volume control to maximum in order to hear properly. However, the problem comes when I switch from it (the radio) to another audio app like t he music player or video player because I'd have pushed the volume so high that my eardrums are almost damaged by the sudden change in noise levels. Then I have to push the volume way down low to a comfortable level which is too low on the radio.

Guest

First, this isn't a radio for listening. It allows other devices, like heart rate monitors (bought separately, not an app) to transmit info to and from your phone. Got any type of fitness gear? That's how they communicate. Blood pressure machines (not apps) use it. It is not removable for uninformed users who don't research to understand what it is or does. Y'all need a Samsung J3 and you'll be fine. This is a BMW high performance phone. You need a Ford Focus.

Guest

I assumed this was yet another streaming music app. Upon furter investigation, I have no idea what it is, what it's for, or what it does. All their website says is that it's preinatalled and makes certain hardware function. My WiFi and bluetooth works just fine without it. All I can find are mentions of fitness devices, which I don't have. Why preinstall this on everyones phone if it's only useful to a select group of consumers? Try telling people what this is.

Guest

The world is full of stupid people. This is an app that runs in the background and only when it's needed. It doesn't drain resources or battery. It's necessary to run the hardware for wireless functions. Without it you have a $600-$1200 slab of plastic and glass that doesn't do much of anything. If you don't want it... settings>apps>ant>force stop>yes>storage>clear data>yes>disable>yes. It's that simple. Be sure to come back to let us all know how things worked out. If you still can. Good luck.

Guest

It's a proprietary wireless standard that is basically same exact thing as Bluetooth. Entire first search page of Google is the Consortium trying to tell you how great it is. They say an advantage of it is that one device can transmit and multiple devices can read. That's not a breakthrough it's something every car radio has done since they were invented. Only an idiot would call this a driver its a third-party proprietary app that uses the Android cell and Wi-Fi radio drivers

Guest

ANT is a communication protocol like WiFi or Bluetooth, and allows your phone to connect to things like smart watches, activity trackers, studio bikes at the gym, even home-automation stuff. It is not Samsung specific, but some Samsung apps (and Garmin and Fujitsu and Adidas and Endomondo and ...) are enhanced by ANT technology. The size on my phone is less than 1MB - less than a single photo - so not exactly bloatware. This "app" allows the hardware to work so on a computer it's known as a "driver". Without it, features on your expensive phone will not work. If you don't update this app, some ANT devices you own may not work, or security leaks may not be fixed, leaving you unhappy. Apart from that the app has no features at all, it simply makes the hardware work so other apps can use it.

Guest

I have an LG phone that did *not* come with this app pre-installed and unremovable. It also allows me to selectively accept permissions (i.e., Facebook doesn't have access to my media files). Zero bloatware. Decided to install 🐜+ for Endomondo (?), and maybe it will help with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity. Everyone here thinking Samsung and iPhone are the only two options have their heads in the digital cloud. Have fun spending thousands of 💰 💰 for compromised, unsecured devices.