GetBack GPS

GetBack GPS is a navigation application developed by F-Droid Open Source, packaged as a single Android APK of version 0.7 weighing in at 666.56 KB. The package targets Android 4.1+ and above. Below you'll find the publisher's own description, a quick spec sheet, and a short buyer-beware checklist so you know exactly what you're installing before tapping download.

1. Only download through the button on this page — never from third-party mirrors or shortened links, which are the most common way malware spreads.
2. File size is a light 666.56 KB, so it installs quickly even on modest connections.
3. This build is signed by "F-Droid Open Source" — always verify the developer name matches what's listed on the app's official store page before installing an update.
4. After install, Android may prompt you to allow "Install from unknown sources" — approve only this one install, then revoke the permission in Settings > Apps > Special access.
5. We link directly to the APK file or the publisher's repository; we do not modify the binary. Always run a virus scan after any sideloaded install.

• determine location based on GPS signal, WiFi or cell phone network:
  
  
  
  • use best/most accurate location provider
  
  
  • get location updates automatically (based on a time interval or change of location) or
  
  
  • get location on demand (by manually refreshing)
  
  
  
  


• save current location as destination


• add a destination with manual coordinates


• 'get back' mode: indicator pointing to a stored location (showing distance and direction)


• indicate current speed and current bearing


• use built-in sensors to get more accurate and quicker updated bearing


• a compass rose that points to the North


• detect travel direction and adjust relative direction to destination accordingly

• Basque


• Belarusian


• Catalan


• Chinese (Traditional)


• Chinese (Simplified)


• Croatian


• Czech


• Danish


• Dutch


• English


• Estonian


• French


• German


• Hebrew


• Hindi


• Hungarian


• Italian


• Indonesian


• Japanese


• Kabyle


• Korean


• Norwegian Bokmål


• Persian


• Polish


• Portuguese (Brazil)


• Portuguese


• Romanian


• Russian


• Sardinian


• Spanish


• Turkish


• Ukrainian

Is GetBack GPS free to download?
Yes. The APK file linked from this page is free. The developer may offer in-app purchases once installed, but obtaining the installer itself costs nothing.

What Android version does GetBack GPS require?
Android 4.1+ or newer. Installing on older devices may cause crashes or refuse to install.

Is GetBack GPS safe to install?
We link to the exact APK published by F-Droid Open Source. We do not modify the file. Still, as with any sideloaded app, scan it with a reputable antivirus before opening it, and only grant permissions the app genuinely needs.

How do I update GetBack GPS?
Install the newer version on top of the old one — Android will keep your data. If the signature differs, uninstall first (you may lose local progress).

Why is the app not installing?
Common causes: not enough storage, an older Android version than 4.1+, or a conflicting build already installed. Free up space, check your OS version, and uninstall any previous copy before retrying.

1. Tap the Download APK button above and save the file to your device.
2. Open your device Settings → Security (or Apps → Special access → Install unknown apps) and allow your file manager or browser to install unknown apps for this one file only.
3. Open the downloaded com.github.ruleant.getback_gps.apk file from your Downloads folder.
4. Tap Install and wait for Android to finish.
5. Open «GetBack GPS» by F-Droid Open Source and grant only the permissions it actually needs.
6. Revoke the "unknown sources" permission once you are done installing.

Note: this page hosts or links to the installer only. The application name, icon and description are provided for identification. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.