Bandwidth ruler

Name: Bandwidth ruler
Rating: 2.81 (2699 reviews)
Author: Innostad

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An android bandwidth manager [ Data saver]

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Total installs: 262,484
Installs / day: 0
Rating: 2.8★
Released: 27 Nov 2014
Last update: 3 Nov 2025
Countries: —

Install history

exact counter from Google Play

30dAll

Installs per day · last 90 days

Change timeline

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App manifest

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Data safety

declared by the developer on Google Play

No data shared with third parties
No data collected

This is the developer's own declaration, summarised from the Play listing. The permissions below show what the app is technically able to access.

Permissions

10 in 2 groups

1 Sensitive5 Notable4 Routine

What this app can do with your phone

See which apps you use and how often, if you allow usage access

Wi-Fi connection informationRoutine1

Access to details about Wi-Fi networks your device sees or uses

See whether Wi-Fi is on and details of the network you are connected toview Wi-Fi connections · ACCESS_WIFI_STATE

OtherSensitive9

Access to miscellaneous device features that don't fit other categories

See which apps you use and how often, if you allow usage accessupdate component usage statistics · PACKAGE_USAGE_STATS
See Bluetooth settings and connect to paired devices like headphones, speakers or watchespair with Bluetooth devices · BLUETOOTH
Change how your phone connects to networks, like switching connections on or offchange network connectivity · CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE
Connect to or disconnect from Wi-Fi networks and change saved Wi-Fi settingsconnect and disconnect from Wi-Fi · CHANGE_WIFI_STATE
Start itself automatically as soon as your phone finishes turning onrun at startup · RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
Keep your phone's processor or screen from going to sleep, which can use more batteryprevent device from sleeping · WAKE_LOCK
Check whether you are online and whether you use Wi-Fi or mobile dataview network connections · ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
Connect to the internet to load content and send datafull network access · INTERNET
Add shortcuts to your home screen without asking youinstall shortcuts · com.android.launcher.permission.INSTALL_SHORTCUT

Sensitive = can reach personal data, location, camera/mic or act on your behalf. Notable = changes how your device behaves. Routine = normal for almost every app. Source: Google Play's permission list for all versions of this app.

Store listing

Full description

An android bandwidth manager for root and non root users, Internet/tethering speed setter/booster and an easy data usage manager . Primarily published for devices like Samsung Galaxy Sx/ Sx-mini/tabs , LG Gx , Xperia Zx, Motorolla moto .. but could be used for other devices. ✔ Root Features : 1. Sets the Wifi connection upload Speed 2. Sets the Mobile connection upload Speed 3. Sets the Bluetooth connection upload Speed 4. Limits the tethering download speed (Download /Upload Speed ) for the portable Wifi Hotspot . 5. Sets the Download Speed for the USB/Bluetooth tethering connections 6. throttle the bandwidth of your connection when an arbitrary amount of data is reached 7. Accelerates all the connections (Through Fast Surf feature ), including tethered connections 8. Using Fast Surf Feature , access to websites/Media sharing such as Youtube , facebook, dailymotion ..is 4 times more rapid . 9. Fits the connection speed to your needs. 10. Increases your data plan lifetime 11. Very suitable for connections with low upload/download speed 12. Excellent mobile data saver (Money saver), Tested with 1GB/Month data plan. it extended the data plan +15 days with daily youtube videos and facebook . ✔ Non Root Features : 1. Easily create a data plan for your Internet Connections and also for your tethering connections (As if you create an alarm ) 2. Easily edit a running data plan (modify speed , thresholds) 3. Enable/Disable a dataplan by a simple click. 4. Start Counting your bytes at any time (suitable for small data plans ) 5. Sound and Bar Notifications when thresholds are reached 6. Can simultaneously manage more than 16 data plans 7. Provides links (shortcuts) to configure your connections 8. Provides your Connection Status and IP address ✔ How to test this app: - Use a speed test tool to test your speed settings (from PC/tethered device in case of tethering ) ✔ Common Use cases: 1. Continue using your phone while sharing your bandwidth as with a limited tethering speed, your handset will always have priority. 2. Limiting your tethering download speed will protect your device from high CPU load. 3. Limit your upload speed when sharing a Wifi Router Connection to (2/3 x[Router upload Speed]) such that everyone connected to the same router will not be annoyed when you perform a file upload , torrenting , VPN access etc.. ✔ XDA Thread : http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/app-bandwidth-manager-android-t2972889 ✔ Info page : http://bwruler.wordpress.com/

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