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+# WifiLocationLogger
+
+Logs current location and signal strength of visible wireless networks. (Log location: `/sdcard/WifiLocationLogger`.)
+
+This application is *experimental* – do not expect it to work well, or at all. Tested with Android 5.0.2.
+
+Feel free to open an Issue for bug reports or feedback of any kind.
+Pull requests very welcome.
+
+## To-Do
+
+- [ ] collect real-world data on a variety of devices and see whether it's usable at all
+- [ ] make the app work while in the background (current behavior unknown)
+- [ ] visualize data points on map [wishlist]