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Free Android app that reports system information about your device such as sensors, battery, etc

Free Android app that reports system information about your device such as sensors, battery, etc

Vote: (7 votes)

Program license: Free

Developer: CPUID

Version: 1.43

Works under: Android

Also available for Windows

Vote:

Program license

(7 votes)

Free

Developer

Version

CPUID

1.43

Works under:

Also available for

Android

Windows

Pros

  • Very reliable information
  • Second to none in terms of specificity and quantity of information

Cons

  • Takes up extra space if you don't need the app

CPU-Z is an Android app that gives very specific hardware details at the click of a button.

This app is a spinoff of the popular PC app of the same name. Essentially, it's designed to give very detailed information on the hardware in the Android device. This information can be vital to diagnostics and part replacement. Some phone enthusiasts may also be interested in the app.

The app has lots of other features, including battery health information and sensor status monitoring. While CPU-Z may not be the most popular app because it's a niche app, it still provides functionality in a succinct package.

It was clearly designed with a function over feel priority structure, and it shows in the app. The app is very basic, and it doesn't provide much help for the end user, which may leave novice and intermediate users confused and unable or unwilling to continue using it. However, if you need to check statistics on your phone, you would be hard pressed to find another app that provides a similar quantity and breadth of hardware information about your device.

In short, CPU-Z is a spawn of its successful Windows app, and the developers' experience shines through in this Android version. If you have a need for this specific of information, there's no reason to not download CPU-Z right away. Even if you don't, this app is always useful to have, especially if you have a reason to think parts of your phone are becoming old and will need to be replaced soon.

Pros

  • Very reliable information
  • Second to none in terms of specificity and quantity of information

Cons

  • Takes up extra space if you don't need the app

This is an identification tool for the computer that can be used on the Android.

The app allows you to report information from the computer to your device so that you can see files that are saved as well as the speed and background information of the programs that are running.