3.49 Safe to install
An android bandwidth manager for both root and non-root users that offers features for setting Internet and tethering speeds, as well as managing data usage efficiently. It is particularly tailored for devices like Samsung Galaxy Sx/Sx-mini/tabs, LG Gx, Xperia Zx, Motorola Moto, but can be utilized with other devices as well.
Root Features:
- Sets the WiFi connection upload speed
- Sets the mobile connection upload speed
- Sets the Bluetooth connection upload speed
- Limits the tethering download speed for the portable WiFi hotspot (Download/Upload Speed)
- Sets the download speed for USB/Bluetooth tethering connections
- Throttles bandwidth when a specified data limit is reached
- Accelerates all connections, including tethered connections, through the Fast Surf feature
- Access websites and media sharing platforms such as YouTube, Facebook, and Dailymotion four times faster with the Fast Surf Feature
- Adjusts connection speed to meet individual needs
- Increases the longevity of data plans
- Ideal for connections with low upload/download speeds
- An excellent mobile data saver that extended a 1GB/month data plan by an additional 15 days with daily YouTube videos and Facebook usage
Non-Root Features:
- Easily creates data plans for Internet and tethering connections, allowing adjustments akin to setting an alarm
- Edit running data plans with ease (modify speed, thresholds)
- Enable/disable data plans with a simple click
- Starts byte counting at any point, suitable for smaller data plans
- Receive sound and bar notifications when set thresholds are reached
- Simultaneously manages over 16 data plans
- Provides shortcuts to configure connections and shows connection status along with IP address information
How to Test This App:
- Use a speed test tool to confirm your speed settings (from a PC or tethered device in the case of tethering)
Common Use Cases:
- Continue using your phone while sharing bandwidth as the limited tethering speed ensures your handset always has priority
- Protect your device from high CPU load by limiting tethering download speeds
- Adjust upload speed when sharing a Wi-Fi router connection to prevent inconveniencing other users connected to the same network during activities like file uploads, torrenting, VPN access, etc.
XDA Thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/app-bandwidth-manager-android-t2972889
Info Page:
http://bwruler.wordpress.com/
Overview
Bandwidth ruler is a Freeware software in the category Communications developed by Innostad.
The latest version of Bandwidth ruler is 3.49, released on 06/22/2025. It was initially added to our database on 04/26/2024.
Bandwidth ruler runs on the following operating systems: Android.
Users of Bandwidth ruler gave it a rating of 2 out of 5 stars.
Pros
- User-friendly interface for measuring bandwidth accurately.
- Allows users to test and analyze network performance easily.
- Can be used for both personal and professional purposes.
- Supports multiple operating systems and devices.
- Provides visual representation of bandwidth usage for better understanding.
Cons
- Limited features in the free version compared to the paid options.
- May require a stable internet connection for accurate results.
- Some users report performance issues with large file sizes.
- Not suitable for advanced network configuration or troubleshooting tasks.
- Occasional bugs reported in certain versions that need addressing.
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