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Aprs.fi App Status (June 2026)
If you are having trouble with the Aprs.fi app, it may be due to a problem with your device or internet connection. If you suspect that the app itself is causing the issue, please submit a comment describing the problem, and someone from the community may be able to assist you. In the meantime, you can try the following troubleshooting steps.
| App Name | Aprs.fi |
| App Category | Navigation |
| Developer | GainIO |
| Relase Date | 03 December 2015, Thursday |
| Last Update | 06 April 2026, Monday |
| Compatibility | IOS 14.1 or later |
Common Aprs.fi App Problems and Troubleshooting Steps
Android, iOS, or macOS operating system users may encounter a problem where an app will display a black screen for a few seconds before crashing, with or without an error message. However, there are a few methods you can try to fix this issue:
- Sometimes, this problem may be caused by a temporary loading issue. To fix this, go to the recent applications menu on your phone, usually accessed by the first left button, and close the app that is experiencing the issue. Then, re-open the app.
- If that doesn't work, try doing a hard reboot of your iPhone, iPad, Mac or Android device by simultaneously pressing and holding the "Home" and "Power" buttons for up to 10 seconds, then release them and hold the "Power" button until the screen turns on. After that, try opening the app again.
- If none of the above solutions work, another option is to wait for the phone battery to drain and turn off automatically. After that, charge the phone and turn it on and try opening the app again.
- If the problem persists, you may need to uninstall and re-install the app. Re-installing the app will restore all settings.
- If the app still does not work, you can try installing older versions of the app.
Please note that, Good luck or re-installation may not always work and it may vary based on the app, phone and the problem.
My Aprs.fi app wont load or not working properly (loading error / server error / connection error / screen freeze / ping problem)
There are a number of reasons why a mobile app may experience loading issues. Some common causes include:
- The Aprs.fi app server may be experiencing downtime, which can cause loading issues. Try accessing the app again after a few minutes.
- Your wifi or mobile data connection may not be working properly, which can affect the app's ability to load. Make sure your connection is stable.
- There may be too many users accessing the app at the same time, causing a slowdown. In this case, try accessing the app again after a few minutes when usage may be lower.
I'm having Aprs.fi login issue or account related issues
If you are experiencing issues with logging in or with your account, please take the following steps to troubleshoot the problem:
- Check if the Aprs.fi server is down, as this can cause login and account issues. If so, try logging in again after a few minutes.
- Verify that your wifi or mobile data connection is working properly.
- Ensure that you are using the correct login credentials. Double check the details you are entering.
- If you're logging in using a third-party service like Facebook, Twitter, or Google, check to make sure that the service is functioning properly by visiting its official website.
- If you see error message, check if your account has been banned or deactivated.
I have Aprs.fi app installation issues
There seems to be some issues with the installation of the Aprs.fi app. To resolve this, please follow these steps:
- Ensure that your wifi or internet connection is stable.
- Verify that you have enough storage space on your mobile device. A lack of sufficient space may prevent the app from being installed.
- Check that the version of the MacOS, IOS or Android operating system on your device is compatible with the version of the app you are trying to install.
My Aprs.fi app is not updating properly in my phone
In order to ensure that you are able to update the Aprs.fi app, please take the following steps:
- Verify that your wifi or mobile data connection is functioning properly. If the connection is down, it may prevent the app from updating.
- Make sure that your phone has enough storage space to download the updates. If there is not enough space, it may prevent the app from updating.
Audio/video loading problem with Aprs.fi
If you are experiencing audio problems while using a phone, there are a few steps you can take to troubleshoot the issue:
- Verify that the volume on your phone is not turned down or muted.
- Try using headphones to determine if the problem is with the phone's speakers or with the app itself.
If you are having trouble with videos loading, some potential solutions include:
- Checking your internet speed and wifi connectivity to ensure that you have a stable connection.
- Make sure that your phone has enough storage space to download the videos.
- Check if the app is compatible with your operating system version.
- Check that your phone is not running on low-power mode.
Aprs.fi app notifications are not working properly
If you are not receiving notifications for the Aprs.fi app, you can check the app's notification settings by following these steps:
- Go to the "Apps" section on your device. Locate the "Aprs.fi" app.
- Check the notification settings to see if they are enabled. If they are not, please enable them.
- If you are not getting notification sounds, make sure that the app's notification sound is not accidentally muted.
Note: The instructions may vary based on the device or operating system. It is always a good idea to check your device's documentation or manual to verify the exact steps to access the app's notification settings.
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Aprs.fi Developer Updates
β’ iGate/digipeater status is now shown in the station information view. β’ In the "more" menu of the station information view, new menu items have been added to open "Stations heard" and "Stations which heard this" tables, for the current month and previous 6 months, like on the web site. Tap an entry to reveal the raw packet for the longest distance between those two stations during the month, and tap the packet again to decode it. β’ It's now possible to tap a raw packet in the TNC view to decode the packet and show the decoded fields. β’ Fixed time range handling when tracking specific stations which didn't send a position recently. Do show them on the map! β’ Translation updates, thank you to everyone who helped! β’ Some additional under-the-hood improvements..Version 2.7.4 21 November 2025
β’ User guide updated: how to change email address (yes, itβs finally in there). β’ Translations updated: FI, JA, zh-Hans β big thanks to the language heroes. β’ Quicker refresh of shown data on map in certain situations β fewer stale pixels, more delight. β’ Rebuilt for iOS 26 β wearing the latest OS clothes. β’ Fixed a rare bug that made exactly one mysterious user experience a crash when leaving the Beacon view β sorry, unknown person, the app forgives you..Version 2.7.3 29 August 2025
β’ TNC waterfall view: Show Mark/Space frequency marker lines for tuning aid on HF SSB. β’ Improved favourite station list synchronisation timing. β’ Improved refresh timing for quicker updates when zooming and panning the map. β’ Show 5 decimals in coordinates when displaying decimal degrees. β’ Map: Show a message when zoomed out too much, instructing to zoom in closer. β’ Beacon view: Make the whole digipeater path a button to make the path selection easier to find. β’ Beacon view: Make symbol image clickable to make it easier to get to the symbol selection view. β’ User guide updates. β’ Translation update: NL.Version 2.6.1 23 October 2024
β’ Itβs now possible to change the account callsign/nickname from within the app (More -> My account). β’ A few improvements in the station profile rename feature, to improve the chances of having an AX.25 compliant callsign-SSID by default..Version 2.5.3 20 February 2024
β’ Enabled new translation for Chinese - Traditional, and updated Romanian translation. Thank you, contributors! β’ Custom notification sound for incoming messages. β’ Updated aprs-deviceid database for local device identification for packets received from a TNC, including some new radios. β’ Some internal enhancements which should not, in theory, have any visible side effects..Version 2.5.2 05 February 2024
β’ Message mass deletion actually works again! β’ Improved message mass deletion speed (a whole lot, actually). β’ Avoid accidentally fetching back deleted messages from the backend after app restart. β’ Fixed outgoing "ack" acknowledgement message format when acking a message with a "replyack"-style message identifier. β’ Improved content refreshing in the message threads list view when receiving new messages. β’ Show message timestamp in a message thread view..Version 2.4.1 08 February 2023
β’ Login status is refreshed more often - email validation status should be updated quicker after clicking that weird link in your email. β’ Fixed a couple of rare crashes which a few users experienced. β’ Show a scale view on the map. β’ Improve timing of some scheduled events like beaconing. β’ Updates to frameworks, rebuilt for iOS 16..Version 2.4.0 14 August 2022
β’ Favourite stations can be starred in the station details view, after which they will appear in the Favourites list in the search view. They'll also magically synchronise with multiple devices, as well as the aprs.fi web site - tap the "star" button on the right edge of the map view! When using two devices at the same time, it may take a short while for the synchronisation to happen both ways. β’ The map should now restore to the previous view more reliably. There was a bug where the last view (visible area & map type) were sometimes not stored, if you visited the app and only viewed non-map views, and the app was terminated by iOS in the background. β’ Localisation updates! Plenty of new translations from many contributors. Thank you!.
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