# Install SkyLogger application
Source: [https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-42221-1/topic/install-skylogger-app.html](https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-42221-1/topic/install-skylogger-app.html)
The SkyLogger application is installed through push-to-device method with the ADB
command or the APK file that's downloaded in the device.
Note: To get access to the APK file, contact Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. (QTI) point of
contact.
## Supported Android versions
Source: [https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-42221-1/topic/install-skylogger-app.html](https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-42221-1/topic/install-skylogger-app.html)
The SkyLogger application runs on devices with Android versions 8 and
above.
- Android 10 and above: If the user is testing with Android 10 and above versions, do the
following settings in the device:
1. In Settings, select About device > Version > Build number.
2. To enable Developer options, tap Build
number option seven times until You are now a developer!
message appears.
3. In Developer options, disable Wi-Fi scan
throttling.
4. In Settings, select Location > Location Services, and select Enable Wi-Fi scanning.
For more information about configuring developer options in an Android device, go
to [https://developer.android.com/studio/debug/dev-options](https://developer.android.com/studio/debug/dev-options)
- Android 9 and above: SkyLogger application runs on Android 9 and above versions but at
a lower scan rate due to the operating system throttle for on-demand Wi-Fi scanning
functionality.
If the throttle for on-demand Wi-Fi scanning isn't disabled, Qualcomm recommends NOT to
run the SkyLogger application.
- Android 8 and above: SkyLogger application is tested in Android 8.1 and above versions.
## Configure the test device
Source: [https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-42221-1/topic/install-skylogger-app.html](https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-42221-1/topic/install-skylogger-app.html)
The SkyLogger application collects the ground-truth locations with accurate Wi-Fi,
cellular data, and Bluetooth data and uploads to positioning servers.
Before installing the SkyLogger application, the test device must be configured.
### Device requirements
Source: [https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-42221-1/topic/install-skylogger-app.html](https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-42221-1/topic/install-skylogger-app.html)
The SkyLogger application works on any device with Android version 8 and above. However, QTI
recommends using the application in Android versions 10 and above.
### Configure the device
Source: [https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-42221-1/topic/install-skylogger-app.html](https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-42221-1/topic/install-skylogger-app.html)
The test device must be configured before installing the SkyLogger
application.
### About this task
To configure the test device, do the following settings in the device:
### Procedure
1. (Mandatory) In Settings, do the following
configuration:
1. Disable Wi-Fi to enable maximize the number of
the Wi-Fi scans that the SkyLogger application collects without
throttled by the device.
For devices with Android 10 and above versions, disable
Wi-Fi scan throttling. See NoFileFound_3_Supported_Android_versions.html for more
information.
2. Enable Location
3. Turn off Power Optimization, Applications > Application management > Battery usage > SkyLogger > Don’t optimize
2. (Optional) Increase screen timeout, in Settings > Display > Screen timeout > 30 minutes
3. (Optional) Disable OEM-specific power-saving
functionality.
### Activation code
Source: [https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-42221-1/topic/install-skylogger-app.html](https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-42221-1/topic/install-skylogger-app.html)
QTI provides an activation code to enable the SkyLogger application in the test
device.
To get an activation code, contact the Qualcomm Terrestrial Positioning Service (TPS) support
team at [support.tps@qti.Qualcomm.com](https://www.qualcomm.com/support).
## Install SkyLogger application
Source: [https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-42221-1/topic/install-skylogger-app.html](https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-42221-1/topic/install-skylogger-app.html)
### About this task
Before you begin, connect the device to the Internet to verify the activation
code.
To install the SkyLogger application, do the following:
### Procedure
1. Using the ADB command or the APK file, install the SkyLogger application in the
device.
2. Allow the following permissions on the device:
1. To allow device to access location, tap Location > Allow in settings > Allow all the time.
2. To store and access device storage, tap Photos, media, and files > Allow.
3. Enter Activation code to verify the test device.
Note: To get an activation code, share venue address and floor plan (if
available) with QTI point of contact.
After successful verification of the activation code, the device is
ready to perform the field tests.
Last Published: Apr 21, 2026
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