Open Source GPS Tracking System: Traccar

Traccar is an open source GPS tracking system for various GPS tracking devices. This Maven Project is written in Java and works on most platforms with installed Java Runtime Environment. System supports more than 80 different communication protocols from popular vendors. It includes web interface to manage tracking devices online… Traccar is the best free and open source GPS tracking system software offers self hosting real time online vehicle fleet management and personal tracking… Traccar supports more than 80 GPS communication protocols and more than 600 models of GPS tracking devices.

To start using Traccar Server follow instructions below:

• Download and install Traccar
• Reboot system, Traccar will start automatically
• Open web interface (http://localhost:8082)
• Log in as administrator (user – admin, password – admin) or register a new user
• Add new device with unique identifier (see section below)
• Configure your device to use appropriate address and port (see section below)

Device Unique Identifier

For most devices you should use IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity) number as unique identifier. However, some devices have vendor specific unique identifier, for example TK-103 devices use 12-digit identifier.

If you don’t know device identifier you can configure device first and look at server log file. When server receives message from unknown device it writes a record containing unique identifier of new device. Look for records like “Unknown device – 123456789012345”, where 123456789012345 is your device identifier.

Address and Port

To host Traccar server your computer must have public IP address. Most ISPs provide such feature for extra fee.

To select correct port find your device in the list of supported devices. If you own a cheap Chinese GPS tracker please read this information. Port column of corresponding row contains default port number for your device. If you want to use different from default ports you can change them in the configuration file.

Traccar web interface supports multiple different map tile servers. Default map layer can be selected for the whole server by an admin user. Server-wide setting can be overridden for each user. Below you can find more information about all map layers available in Traccar GPS tracking server:

OpenStreetMap

OpenStreetMap (OSM) is a collaborative project to create a free editable map of the world. OSM layer is the default one in Traccar. It’s completely free, doesn’t require any API keys and can be used for any commercial purposes.

Quality of map data varies in different areas because most of the data is collected by volunteers performing systematic ground surveys using tools such as a handheld GPS unit, a notebook, digital camera, or a voice recorder. Some government agencies have released official data on appropriate licenses which increases the quality in some geographical areas.

Bing Maps

Bing Maps is a web mapping service provided as a part of Microsoft’s Bing suite of search engines and powered by the Bing Maps for Enterprise framework. It requires API key and subject to Microsoft terms and conditions for the service. API key can be set in the server settings.

Two layers are available:

• Road view – displays vector imagery of roads, buildings, and geography
• Aerial view – satellite imagery

Custom

Custom layers allows Traccar to use any tile server to retrieve map tiles. It requires URL in special format set in the server settings by admin user. Note that map data provided by third parties is a subject to terms and conditions and in some cases it might be illegal to use third party tile server without special permission or license from the service provider.

Custom map layer will be available starting from Traccar version 3.2.

Examples of tile servers:

• Google Road:

  http://mt0.google.com/vt/lyrs=m&hl=en&x={x}&y={y}&z={z}&s=Ga

• Google Satellite:

  http://mt0.google.com/vt/lyrs=s&hl=en&x={x}&y={y}&z={z}&s=Ga

• ArcGis Topo:

  http://services.arcgisonline.com/ArcGIS/rest/services/World_Topo_Map/MapServer/tile/{z}/{y}/{x}.png

• ArcGis Imagery:

  http://services.arcgisonline.com/ArcGIS/rest/services/World_Imagery/MapServer/tile/{z}/{y}/{x}.png

• Yandex (not supported yet because of the different projection – EPSG:3395):

  http://vec04.maps.yandex.net/tiles?l=map&v=2.26.0&x={x}&y={y}&z={z}&lang=ru-RU

Traccar Client

Turn any smartphone into a GPS tracker

• Traccar Client for Android Ouo.io Link Here / Shorte.st Link Here / Adf.lyLink Here 
• APK  Ouo.io Link Here / Shorte.st Link Here / Adf.lyLink Here
• Hidden version APK Ouo.io Link Here / Shorte.st Link Here / Adf.lyLink Here
• Traccar Client for iOS Ouo.io Link Here / Shorte.st Link Here / Adf.lyLink Here

Source & Download

https://www.traccar.org/download/

Battery Booster Apps for your iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch

Does your iOS device gets too much battery drain? It is not performing as good as it was performing when you bought it? Actually, battery performance of iOS device decreases over time. It does not gives the same performance it used to give when it was new.

Fortunately, we have many effective apps that can help in improving our iOS battery life. We have collected 5 best apps to increase your battery performance. These apps are compatible with iPhone/iPad/ iPod touch.

1. Battery Life Magic Pro ($0.99)

 Battery Life Magic Pro improves your device battery by running full charge cycles and it also provides some tips to help you improve your battery performance. This app is compatible with iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch of iOS 6.0 or later.

It tracks your full charge history and displays battery usage for different activities. It optimizes your battery life and reduces battery drain by providing effective tips and battery saving options. Shows how much power you have for each activity based on your current battery charge.

I particularly liked its UI. The display graphics are good and easy to understand. Even children can use this app in their iPods.

2. Battery Pro ($0.99)

Battery Pro provides you various information about your battery like status, usage, remaining, tips etc. Depending on your device and its capacity the app will show you remaining usage time.

It monitors the processes which are running in the background and how much battery they are using. It keeps tracks of your battery charge time, charge log, type and remaining capacity. For better use of your battery, it provides many effective tips. It requires iOS 5.0 or later and is compatible with iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch.

3. Battery Booster Max (Free)

Battery Booster Max is a free app that helps you maximize your battery performance. It provides effective tips to maximize your iPhone, iPad or iPod battery life.

This way you can use your battery for more game play, video playback, audio, web browsing or for other usage. For more tips, battery logs, maintainance etc. upgrade this app to Battery Magic Pro.

4. Battery Box 3-in-1 (Free)

This Box 3-in-1 is a free app that contains 3 useful battery apps inside to increase your battery life. If your battery is not lasting as long as when you first got your iPhone/iPad then you need to completely drain your battery and then charge it fully. This is the only app that can charge and drain your battery.

This app provides you powerful tips to optimize your battery. Keep track of your battery status while using talk time on 2G/3G, internet, WiFi, time to charge etc.

5. Battery Magic Elite ($0.99)

Battery Magic Elite is another great app to maximise battery life and increase battery usage. It has a dynamic dashboard that shows charging precision to 1.0% increment. It shows you full charge and topping charge and gives you alert when charging is complete.

There are various battery status indicators. Magic Elite monitors charging over 20 conditions. Tells you how much talk time you can have, internet browsing, audio or video playback time etc. You can also build your own battery photo themes.