About this app

Use your old Android phone or tablet as a weather station. All you need is to install this app. The display stays always on and the content is automatically updated. You can see the current weather, hourly forecasts, daily forecasts and the weather history for up to 3 days at a glance - absolutely free and without annoying ads.

Following additional features can be purchased within the app:

* Free choice of numerous weather data providers: OpenWeatherMap, Weather API, DWD, NOAA, Visual Crossing, WeatherFlow and AccuWeather
* Optional integration with your private weather station via Netatmo, Weather Underground or WeatherFlow
* More frequent automatic refresh
* Minutely rain forecast
* Precipitation radar
* Display can be automatically dimmed/switched off
* Icons differentiating cloud cover and amount of rain and snow
* Moon phase
* Feels-like temperature
* History graph always filled
* Additional values: rain probability and intensity, cloud cover, dew point, UV index, ozone and visibility in a popup window
* Variable intervals for hourly forecasts and history
* Switchable full screen

FAQ

What is this app good for?
The initial idea was to revive old tablets, that are still working, but became too slow or too insecure because of the old Android version. Usually these tablets are still good enough to run WhatWeather.

How long can I use the app for free?
As long as you wish. It offers a basic set of features and can be upgraded with in-app purchases.

What is WhatWeather Pro?
WhatWeather Pro has become obsolete since WhatWeather provides the same features as an in-app purchase. You no longer have to install a separate app.

Do I have to purchase upgrades for each device separately?
No. Your in-app purchases are eligible for all devices assigned to your Google account.

Do you offer 24/7 support?
We give our best to check e-mails daily and to answer your requests.

Why is feature XY missing?
To contact us is a better idea, than to write a 1-star review. Give us a chance to put it on the list or to explain, why we don't want to implement it.

There is much empty space on the screen, why don't you fill it up with bigger font or additional data?
There is one layout, that has to fit all the different aspect ratios, time and date formats, languages and optional data, that you can turn on and off. Our reference is an old Google Nexus 7. We are improving the layout continuously, but it will possibly never fit your particular device perfectly.

WhatWeather asks for the GPS permission. What do you use it for?
The weather data providers need your position. WhatWeather tries to locate your device automatically. If you reject the permission or turn off the device's location service, you have to enter the location manually. There are no personal data besides the coordinates, language and app version submitted to the backend server.


Icons from https://icons8.com were used in this app.

New features

* Minutely precipitation optionally in inch/h
* Optimized support request
* Bug fixes

App Permissions

Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows an app to access precise location.
Allows an app to access approximate location.
Allows an application to receive the ACTION_BOOT_COMPLETED that is broadcast after the system finishes booting.
Allows an app to create windows using the type TYPE_APPLICATION_OVERLAY, shown on top of all other apps.
Allows an application to read or write the system settings.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.
Allows applications to access information about networks.