# Status Tool

> Displays status and diagnostic information for Dual Electronics XGPS receivers. (iPhone/iPad app by NAMSUNG AMERICA, INC..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/status-tool/id1122708919 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [NAMSUNG AMERICA, INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/345119802)
- Category: Utilities, Weather
- Price: Free
- Rating: 2.80/5 from 14 App Store ratings · 7 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 10.0 · 18 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2016-06-16
- Data updated: 2026-06-09
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/status-tool/id1122708919/reviews.md

## What is Status Tool?

The ADS-B Status Tool is a simple utility application for use with the “XGPS190 GPS + ADS-B Weather and Traffic Receiver with AHRS” and "The XGPS170(D) GPS + ADS-B Weather & Traffic Receiver" from Dual Electronics Corp.

This app shows detailed information from the XGPS170(D) and XGPS190 including:
- confirmation that the receiver is connected and communicating with your iOS device 
- whether or not the device is actively receiving an ADS-B signal
- what kind of ADS-B information is being received
- the number of GPS satellites in view and their signal strength
- your location, or whether the receiver is still waiting for satellite information
- the battery level
- the charging status

Installation of this app is optional. The XGPS does not require this app to be installed on your iPhone/iPad in order to work.

Please note:
1) This app is not designed to replace the EFB app on your iPhone/iPad.
2) The information provided by this app if for reference only, and should not be used for making critical flight decisions.

Languages: English 

Requirements: 
- Compatible with iPhone/iPad
- Requires iOS 10.0 or later
- For use only with the XGPS170 / XGPS170D / XGPS190 receiver from Dual Electronics Corp.

Support e-mail: cs@dualav.com
Dual ADS-B Receiver web site: https://www.dualav.com/

## Key features

- Confirms receiver connection
- Shows ADS-B signal status
- Displays GPS satellite data
- Reports battery level and charging status
- Provides receiver communication details

## Recent user reviews (7 of 7)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/status-tool/id1122708919/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Not working

*2024-04-03*

I installed the app on my IPad Pro but it does not communicate with my Dual GPS Model XGPS150A. Apple should be embarrassed to allow such poor quality in their store. I paid up for Apple to get quality, my bad.

### 1/5 — Developer not keeping updated app

*2023-04-08*

Developer is not supporting their products and apps.  Seems the company may be going under and is not responding to support emails…

### 1/5 — GPS adsb 170

*2018-10-16*

Does not work with 170.. only with 170(d)..

Also, firmware update on web site does not work..

Seams that they no longer support XGPS170..

### 1/5 — AHRS doesn’t work correctly.

*2018-09-15*

I bank about 5 degrees and it says i’m banking 45. Also zeroing does not work correctly. But wait, the example on this page shows the XGPS190 firmware as 2.5.14! As of 09/15/2018 The latest firmware on the dual website for the 190 is 2.4.1.   I’ve had this problem before where they do not post the latest SW version.

Also, this tool locks up often especially when trying to turn foreflight compatibility on. There are many bugs but perhaps if they give us the latest firmware it would behave better.

### 2/5 — Keeps crashing.

*2018-09-15*

Can’t keep it open for more than 4 min on the iPad before it freezes. Close the app and it won’t re open unless I reboot the device.

### 5/5 — Good so far

*2018-04-30*

I just tried the new UNIVERSAL app, Version 1.7.0 (36). It does allow me to control the lights on the XGPS170 (without the D) using my iPad Pro. Then I installed the Universal app on my iPhone 6sPlus, EUREKA!!! THAT WORK TOO.

However on BOTH the iPad and iPhone, on the “setup” tab under where the LED brightness is selected, if the “check update” feature for the XGPS170 firmware is supposed to work, it doesn’t. It is grayed out. You don’t really need this update feature to update the firmware on the XGPS170/170D/190, there is another method that uses a USB cable, and an available download for each of the specific models, from the DualAV website onto to a PC or Mac.
(On edit: Tech support indicates that this button is grayed out because there is no update to my version of the firmware. If there was an update available, then the button would NOT be grayed out. Apparently the APP checks automatically for updates, so maybe the “Check update” better be labeled “Install Update” instead.)

Other than that, all is good as far as I can tell.

**Developer response:** Dear JetFuelPerfume
Thank you for your review.

This app support firmware updating through the network for The 170D and 190 (except XGPS170).
It checks whether it has a new version or not in the server first then start to update to latest version.
The gray button of 'check update' means XGPS170 is not work this job. Sorry for your inconvenience.

### 1/5 — Disappointed

*2017-08-06*

Displays wrong altitude both on app and on FlyQ.  Example in the app it says the altitude is 738.2ft.  The XGPS190 on FlyQ shows the altitude as 225 ft.  When the actual altitude is 2,250 ft (which is displayed correctly on FlyQ when I turn the XGPS190 off).

## Frequently asked questions about Status Tool

### What is Status Tool?

Status Tool is a utility application designed to display detailed information from specific Dual Electronics GPS and ADS-B receivers, such as connection status, signal reception, and battery levels.

### Does Status Tool require a Dual Electronics receiver?

Yes, Status Tool is exclusively for use with the Dual Electronics XGPS170, XGPS170D, and XGPS190 GPS + ADS-B Weather and Traffic Receivers.

### Can I use Status Tool for critical flight decisions?

No, the information provided by Status Tool is for reference only and should not be used for making critical flight decisions. It is not a replacement for an Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) app.

### What devices is Status Tool compatible with?

Status Tool is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices and requires iOS 10.0 or later.

### Is Status Tool free to download?

Yes, Status Tool is available for free download.

### Does Status Tool have ads?

No, Status Tool does not contain advertisements.

### How often is Status Tool updated?

The latest version of Status Tool is 1.9.8, which was last updated on March 26, 2026. Specific update frequency is not detailed.

### What kind of information does Status Tool provide?

Status Tool provides details on receiver connection, ADS-B signal status, the type of ADS-B information received, GPS satellite count and signal strength, current location, battery level, and charging status.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.9.8 — 2026-03-26

- Fixed an issues with XHUD firmware updates on iOS 26+
- Minor UI improvements

### 1.9.7 — 2025-11-11

- Fixed UI layout issues in several screens.
- Added an Open Source Licenses page in About.
- Minimum deployment target has been updated from iOS 8.0 to iOS 10.0.

### 1.9.6 — 2022-06-02

- fixed altitude display error
- add feature log saving

### 1.9.4 — 2020-06-29

- update HudControl 
- fix some bugs

### 1.9.2 — 2019-08-15

- [HUDControl] Change Traffic zoom range
- [HUDControl] Add control to change AHRS color

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