Does anyone use "wifi map" app ?

Legacy_user

To try and save on data, I have installed the app "wifi map" as yet, I haven't been able to fathom it out. My understanding is that with data off and wifi map on, it locates the hot spots close to you and even if they are safeguarded by a password, the password is shown, to enable you to join. So far this hasn't been the case. Clearly I am doing something wrong. If you can suggest what, or an alternative to use on my iphone, I would appreciate it, thanks.

googler

It only has access to the network passwords that the network owners have willingly shared with the app's central database.

I wouldn't share mine with it. Maybe you just haven't found anyone who has?

Do you mean it's not finding ANY WiFi networks, or it's just failing to provide you with the passwords to the protected ones you want to access?

It will also trip up where someone shared their password with WiFi Map one day, and changed it the next, without sharing the change.

It claims to have listed two million hotspots worldwide, but as someone pointed out - "2 million worldwide ain’t much – 2 million in CA alone maybe you’d find something"

Assuming the OP to be in the UK, I'll wager that 80-90% of those hotspots are in the USA, 5-9% are in the rest of the world, and around 1% are in the UK.

System

googler wrote: »

It only has access to the network passwords that the network owners have willingly shared with the app's central database. Yes, I understand that.

I wouldn't share mine with it. Maybe you just haven't found anyone who has? Yes, there is a pub less than 100 yds away with open access.

Do you mean it's not finding ANY WiFi networks, or it's just failing to provide you with the passwords to the protected ones you want to access?

It will also trip up where someone shared their password with WiFi Map one day, and changed it the next, without sharing the change.Oh.

It claims to have listed two million hotspots worldwide, but as someone pointed out - "2 million worldwide ain’t much – 2 million in CA alone maybe you’d find something" yes.

Assuming the OP to be in the UK, I'll wager that 80-90% of those hotspots are in the USA, 5-9% are in the rest of the world, and around 1% are in the UK.

so really it isn't going to be much use. I did read user comments ad it has to be said, they were in the States.


I will remove it. My new tariff starts in 9 days.

AndyPix

islandman wrote: »

even if they are safeguarded by a password, the password is shown, to enable you to join. .

EEK !!


Who in their right mind would give their wifi password to an app ??!!
Do you not have BT broadband ? Or know someone who does ?


Andy

System

AndyPix wrote: »

EEK !!


Who in their right mind would give their wifi password to an app ??!!
Do you not have BT broadband ? Or know someone who does ?


Andy

Have a read:-
http://www.wifimap.io/
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/wifi-map-passwords-for-free/id548925969?mt=8

AndyPix

AndyPix wrote: »

Who in their right mind would give their wifi password to an app ??!!

My question stands, i understand the concept - I just shudder to think of anyone giving it their wifi password

JJ_Egan

I never found one connection with the app .

System

JJ_Egan wrote: »

I never found one connection with the app .

It has gone now, thanks.