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IT'S OFFICIAL! #LoRaAPRS App v1.0.0 for Android is Live!

I'm thrilled to announce the release of the first official version of the #LoRa #APRS App for Android! As of January 25, 2026, we have formally adopted semantic versioning to bring you a more structured and reliable experience.

This update is a massive step forward. While we stick to our core philosophy-pure messaging, true off-grid capability, and no unnecessary bloat - we have completely overhauled the engine under the hood.

Here is what's new in v1.0.0 (25 January 2026):
Comprehensive Multi-Device Support - Connect all your stations (car tracker, home station, portable TNC) in one place!
- Seamless Switching: The app intelligently connects to the next available device via Bluetooth (Classic/BLE) or TCP/IP.
- Auto-Reconnect: Transitions happen in the background without manual intervention.

Advanced Messaging System Rebuilt from the ground up for reliability!
- Smart Grouping: Conversations are grouped by callsign. The app handles SSIDs intelligently, ensuring replies go to the right station.
- New Tools: Send Normal messages, CQ, or Bulletins easily.
- Field Ready: Use Predefined Messages for quick updates (perfect for SOTA/POTA!) and built-in Query Commands.

Multi-Language Support - The interface is now fully translated into 7 languages! 🇺🇸 English, 🇩🇪 German, 🇪🇸 Spanish, 🇫🇷 French, 🇮🇹 Italian, 🇵🇱 Polish, and 🇵🇹 Portuguese.

Compatibility Guaranteed - This app is designed to work perfectly with the SQ2CPA firmware available on my flasher tool. You can grab the compatible software here: https://flasher.lora-aprs.pl/

📚 Documentation - Need a deep dive into the features? You can find the complete wiki for the application here: https://wiki.lora-aprs.pl/lora_aprs_mobile_app/index/

Feedback & Support:
Found a bug? Have a feature request? I want to hear from you!
🔹 GitHub Issues: https://github.com/SQ2CPA/LoRa_APRS_Mobile_App/issues
🔹 Email: [email protected]
🔹 Telegram: @SQ2CPA

Download the APK here: https://app.lora-aprs.pl/download

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Konrad Roeder (WA4OSH)Mar 12

@Aegewsh

My #LoRaAPRS nodes are CA2RXU based. It would be useful to also be able to message to and from, monitor as well as admin those nodes as well.

Is the limit of SSID 0 (or none) to 15 overly restrictive? My LoRaAPRS igate is on SSID 20. I receive traffic from other nearby SSID's here in the front range of Colorado also out of the 0-15 SSID range. Eg. WD4IXD-40

Go to APRS.fi and search for WA4OSH* then look at the info page.

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Stetryczały Szyderca Mar 12

@WA4OSH
The problem with SSIDs 0-15 is that this is the standard for the AX.25 protocol used in APRS.
AX.25 standard defines the SSID field as 4-bit, which provides a mathematical limit of 2^4 = 16 combinations it means 0-15.
While some firmwares allow for more, it goes against the standard and creates incompatibility issues.
LoRaAPRS is not a separate network; it is part of the APRS ecosystem and should remain compatible with all other APS networks such a VHF and HF ones.

A good example is the firmware flasher website for our LoRa devices. If you open the flasher in Chrome or Edge and then in Chromium (which is nearly the same as Chrome but Open Source), it works fine in the first two, but fails in Chromium. This happens because Chromium sticks strictly to the standards, while Chrome and Edge use proprietary tools outside of those standards, resulting in a lack of compatibility. (see attached pic)

Unfortunately, it doesn't seem to click with Ricardo that he needs to stick to the APRS standards. :(

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Konrad Roeder (WA4OSH)

@Aegewsh #LoRaAPRS #APRS

I fully agree with you that the AX.25 / APRS (Bob Bruninga's implentation of AS.25) standard only supports SSIDs numbered 0-15. It's a radio protocol.

However, an iGate is an internet device. It never hears the tracker's RF transmission. It's not the destination of packets.

On APRS.fi / internet side: Anything goes — higher SSIDs (or even letters) are fully supported and displayed because it's all text over the 'net, not constrained by the ancient 4-bit field.