ANT+ Plugins Service
September 07, 2024
More About ANT+ Plugins Service
• 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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September 07, 2024
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User Reviews
A Google user
6 years ago
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?
Carly Snell
3 years ago
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.
Don Heft
4 years ago
With the fact that the game itself is very short and if you wanna go further in, you HAVE to buy the other passes instead of them.becoming unlocked after the first 2 are done, i cant give you any more than 1star. Was a decent game but there couldve been so much more countries that couldve been "visited" without getting the tickets to other continents. Very lacking in alot but most of all, length and creativity
A Google user
5 years ago
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.
A Google user
6 years ago
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.
A Google user
6 years ago
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.
Janet McGregor
4 years ago
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
A Google user
4 years ago
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.
Dennis Phillips
2 years ago
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
A Google user
5 years ago
s6 sm-920v This is the plauge of many galaxy phones. It can active your NFC indefinitely regardless of forcestop/disable. The nfc service's base APK is an android system file and cannot be removed by any apps or uninstall process other than illegal rooting and root is %99 impossible on S6 Verizon/AT&T if you're up to 4.1 and like %100 impossible if you're S6 is up to 7.0+. Having a factory default, unstoppable, unremovable app/service that maximizes any and all forms of waves is BAD!
A Google user
5 years ago
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
Dick L.
3 years ago
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.
A Google user
5 years ago
It is service I did not request locked onto my phone, the description claims that without use for the service nothing is used... This is not true, I first made this comment in 2016 and have now reduced this from 2 to 1 star. Seriously just let me install your app when I need it for one of your products it's pretty simple. Now I'm just going to avoid them as much as possible out of distrust for this shady stuff.
A Google user
5 years ago
No one likes extraneous apps using their phone's resources unnecessarily. However, I make frequent use of the Samsung Health app, and its sensors won't communicate with my phone without Ant+ services. Additionally, there are many 3rd party health related monitoring devices (heart rate monitors, weight scales, fitness monitors) that rely on Ant+ services. It's not the demon some make it out to be. If removing useless apps is your goal, start with Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat and the like.
A Google user
5 years ago
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!!
Azuzena Sylvestre
3 years ago
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.
Remblie Kain
4 years ago
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.
A Google user
6 years ago
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.
DJBulford08
5 months ago
This App is a plugin service. It uses sensors, location to record data from smart watches straight to your phone, TV or Tablet. It does not give information to 3rd parties to gather data. It is purely for you to use, operate and monitor your digital wellbeing. I use a smartwatch through the App to check my heart rate, blood pressure, Water levels and even records my sleeping patterns. Records your steps walked daily. Perfect for long distance runners and fitness fanatics.
Mr Green
2 years ago
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.
