You can use the Carrier IQ Detector to check whether or not your phone contains Carrier IQ software, which can be used by mobile operators to improve coverage and service. The software provides an opt-out option for users. The security and privacy risks associated with the software, as well as the difficulty of using the opt-out, are discussed in our Privacy Policy. We have made the software checker available to users as an app to help keep their phones safe.

In order to use the Carrier IQ Detector, you will need to allow the following permissions on your device:

1. Current Location & Geolocation

2. Storage Access

Carrier IQ Detector uses your phone's storage to determine whether or not it contains Carrier IQ software. If you choose to share your results with us, we will need to access your phone's storage to get the firmware version and the associated info.