Step Counter – Pedometer – Android

✨ Key Features

• Accurate step tracking: uses hardware step sensor when available → better battery and smoother counting. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
• Daily / monthly / yearly history: users can review past activity to stay motivated. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
• Calories & distance calculator: calculated from steps, height and weight (configurable). :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
• Goals & progress ring: set 5,000 / 8,000 / 10,000 steps and show progress with a circular indicator. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
• Background / screen-off counting: keep counting while phone is in pocket, bag or armband. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
• AdMob & in-app ads ready: interstitial / rewarded placements to monetize the fitness audience. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}
• Modern UI: material-style dashboard with today’s steps, duration, calories, and charts.
• Low permissions: mainly ACTIVITY_RECOGNITION (and BODY_SENSORS on older devices). :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}
• Multi-language support: many commercial versions ship with 20–40+ languages. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}

⚙️ Technical Stack

Platform: Native Android (Android Studio)

Language: Kotlin (can be adapted from Java examples) :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}

Sensors: Sensor.TYPE_STEP_COUNTER, fallback to TYPE_ACCELEROMETER if not present

Min/Target SDK: API 21+ (Lollipop) → tested up to Android 15 in marketplace builds :contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}

Backend: not required — works fully offline; can be extended with Firebase/REST to sync steps. :contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12}

3rd-party: Google Mobile Ads (AdMob), Firebase (optional), MPAndroidChart (optional for graphs)

🧩 Installation Guide

1. Open the project in Android Studio (gradle sync).
2. Update your package name, applicationId, app name, colors, and launcher icons.
3. Set the required permissions in AndroidManifest.xml (ACTIVITY_RECOGNITION / BODY_SENSORS + foreground service if used). :contentReference[oaicite:13]{index=13}
4. Configure AdMob IDs (if monetizing) and Firebase (if syncing).
5. Build a debug APK and test on a real device that has a step counter sensor.
6. Sign & release the APK/AAB and upload to Google Play or alternative stores.

Tip: On devices that don’t have a hardware step sensor, enable accelerometer-based counting and warn the user about higher battery usage.

📦 Deliverables

• ✅ Full Android Studio project (Kotlin/Java)
• ✅ Source for main dashboard, history screen, goal screen
• ✅ AdMob integration hooks
• ✅ Documentation / README (setup, permissions, Play policies)
• ✅ GPL / open-redistribution notice (when acquired from GPL source)

📱 Supported Platforms

• Devices: Android phones & tablets with motion / step sensors
• OS: Android 5.0+ up to Android 15 (per marketplace listing) :contentReference[oaicite:14]{index=14}
• Development OS: Windows, macOS, Linux (Android Studio)

🧠 Notes

• License: If the package comes from a GPL repository/site, you may modify and redistribute under GPL. If it comes from a commercial CodeCanyon/Codester item, follow their standard license — do not reupload nulled copies. :contentReference[oaicite:15]{index=15}
• Branding: Change app name, icon, splash and default goal before publishing so you don’t compete with clones.
• Compliance: Play Store requires a privacy policy when collecting activity data; declare sensors and advertising clearly.
• Extensibility: Add water-intake, sleep-tracker, BMI, or social leaderboard modules to increase retention. :contentReference[oaicite:16]{index=16}

👨‍💻 Original Developer Credit

A “Step Counter / Pedometer – Android Native App” is sold by several authors on Android code marketplaces (e.g. CodeCanyon, Codester). This description acknowledges those authors as the original developers. Please buy the official item to get updates, bug fixes, new languages, and pro features. :contentReference[oaicite:17]{index=17}

🔒 Disclaimer

This description is for educational / GPL resource sites. Actual redistribution depends on the license attached to your copy. If the original author distributed it under a commercial license, you must not resell or share it publicly. Always test step-sensor behaviour on multiple OEMs (Samsung, Xiaomi, realme) because sensor availability differs. :contentReference[oaicite:18]{index=18}