Description
Metal Detector is in the 3rd set of the Smart Tools collection.This app measures magnetic field values using the magnetic sensor that is built into the phone. The magnetic field level(EMF) in nature is about 49μT(microtesla) or 490mG(milligauss); 1μT = 10mG. If there is any metal in the area, the strength of the magnetic field should increase. Among other uses, it can be helpful in finding electrical wires in walls and metal in the ground.
Usage is simple: Open this app on your device, and move it around; The magnetic field values will constantly fluctuate; See the YouTube video for a demonstration. That's it!
The accuracy depends entirely on the sensors in your device. Note that the magnetic sensor is affected by electronic equipment (TVs, PCs, etc.) due to electromagnetic waves. This is not a bug in the app.
If this app does not work properly, it may mean that your phone's sensors are damaged, broken or non-existent. To initialize the sensors, point your phone up towards the sky and move it in a figure 8 pattern.
Sometimes a leather case with a magnetic "snap" can cause unwanted results. Remove the case to increase accuracy.
* Do you want more tools?
Get [Smart Compass Pro] and [Smart Tools] package.
For more information, see the manual, Youtube video and the blog. Thank you.
A Google User
May 13, 2013 7:23:59 PM
Hoanh Great
A Google User
May 13, 2013 3:45:36 PM
Poor
A Google User
May 13, 2013 2:59:37 AM
good good good
A Google User
May 12, 2013 6:20:31 PM
Doesn't Work Held it over a huge book of old coins. Nothing. Held it over things around the house, wild fluctuations. Not consistent, even.
A Google User
May 12, 2013 2:13:01 PM
Good for show Doesnt trace copper wires
A Google User
May 12, 2013 10:25:12 AM
That's odd... Picks up electricity not metal.
A Google User
May 12, 2013 6:27:15 AM
Good Tester I compared this with my EMF Field Tester and the results were identical.
A Google User
May 11, 2013 6:41:55 PM
Without a hitch Working very well on a stock Thunderbolt running ICS, this app does exactly what is advertised, no problems whatsoever.
A Google User
May 11, 2013 4:16:41 AM
Nice & good app
A Google User
May 11, 2013 12:46:32 AM
Works well Great app for detecting ferrous metals. I found that for my Nexus4 it detects from a very specific spot on the back of the phone, so you have to position it just right. On the bright side that makes it very precise.