# Camera2 API Probe

> Probe Android Camera2 API capabilities on your phones.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.airbeat.device.inspector](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.airbeat.device.inspector)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.airbeat.device.inspector`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** AirBeat Inc.
- **Category:** PHOTOGRAPHY
- **Downloads:** 7,718,757
- **Rating:** 4.23 / 5 (5,104 ratings)
- **Version:** 0.9.39
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-18
- **First published:** 2018-01-21
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 8.37 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-15
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.airbeat.device.inspector)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.airbeat.com/privacy](https://www.airbeat.com/privacy)

## Description

**Camera2 API Probe** is a Chrome extension designed to help users explore and understand the Camera2 API capabilities on their Android phones. With an easy-to-use interface, this tool provides detailed information about the camera features supported by your device, enabling developers and enthusiasts to optimize camera-related apps and functionalities.

The extension is built for simplicity and sharing convenience, allowing users to effortlessly analyze and communicate their device's camera capabilities. Whether you are a developer ensuring compatibility or a user curious about your phone's camera options, Camera2 API Probe offers quick and reliable insight.

## Rankings

- #17,405 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.airbeat.device.inspector.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`

## Review summary

Users praise the app for being lightweight, fast, and informative about a device's Camera2 API capabilities, but criticise occasional inaccuracies, missing camera modes like IR, and a lack of guidance or feature completeness.

### Pros

- Does what it says / meets expectations
- Light, quick, simple; fast and doesn't bloat; no unnecessary permissions
- Provides detailed information about the phone's built-in cameras and Camera2 API
- Useful for checking whether the device supports Camera2 API (API2 enabled)
- Straightforward and easy to use

### Cons

- Some device results are inaccurate or limited (detection may miss capabilities on devices like Galaxy A15 5G)
- Doesn't show IR camera on certain devices (e.g., iiif150 raptor)
- Lacks clear usage instructions; users sometimes don't understand how it works
- Requests for missing features (e.g., enabling full Camera2 API access and manual controls)
- Some reviews report poor reliability or usefulness

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.airbeat.device.inspector)