TEMS Pocket Alternative Fully On-Device. Any Qualcomm Android.
TEMS Pocket is a recognised professional mobile testing tool. If your team needs comparable Layer 3 depth on a broader range of Android devices — without a companion backend for field use and without being tied to certified handsets — HiCellTek operates fully self-contained on any rooted Qualcomm Snapdragon smartphone.
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HiCellTek is a professional Android application for 2G/3G/4G/5G network diagnostics. Data capture, Layer 3 RRC/NAS decoding, VoLTE MOS scoring, and GPS drive test mapping all run fully on the device — no laptop, no probe, no tethering required in the field. It runs on any rooted Qualcomm Snapdragon Android smartphone with a cloud floating license (EUR 249/month/device). Time to first measurement: under 30 minutes from account creation.
Fully self-contained for field operation
Everything runs on the device. No external laptop, no cables, no backend connection required during measurement campaigns.
On-device L3 decoding
RRC and NAS messages decoded in real time on the smartphone itself. No USB tethering to a laptop for real-time protocol visibility.
On-device VoLTE MOS
ViSQOL runs locally on the device during live VoLTE/VoNR calls. MOS score available in real time, no cloud computation required.
On-device drive test map
GPS-correlated RF cartography renders live on the device screen. Start a campaign from anywhere — no base station or Wi-Fi dependency.
Single device operation
One rooted Qualcomm smartphone. No scanner, no dongle, no laptop bag. Fits in a jacket pocket for walk tests.
On-device export
QMDL, HLOG, Excel, CSV, and GeoJSON all generated on device. Transfer files via USB or cloud sync at end of campaign.
30-minute setup
From account creation to first measurement in under 30 minutes. No calibration, no driver installation, no scanner assembly.
Capability Comparison
Based on publicly available documentation. Cells marked ⓘ indicate features not confirmed in current public sources — verify with the vendor.
| Capability | HiCellTek | Mobile handheld tools |
|---|---|---|
| On-device Layer 3 RRC / NAS decode | ✓ LTE + NR RRC, EPS NAS, 5GS NAS, IMS/SIP — real-time | ✓ Layer 3 capture (per public documentation) |
| Post-processing backend required | Optional (Desktop Companion) — not required in field | Pairs with TEMS Discovery for analysis (per public documentation) |
| Supported Android devices | Any Qualcomm Snapdragon (rooted) — Samsung, OnePlus, Pixel, Xiaomi | Specific certified handsets (per public documentation) |
| 5G SA standalone | ✓ Full NAS 5GS, AMF cause codes, NR RRC, NSSAI | ✓ (per public documentation) |
| VoLTE / VoNR MOS scoring | ✓ ViSQOL (Google Research) — ITU-T P.800, on-device | Not listed in current public documentation ⓘ |
| QMDL export | ✓ Native QMDL output | Not listed in current public documentation ⓘ |
| Cloud floating license | ✓ Device-agnostic, EUR 249/mo/device | Not listed in current public documentation ⓘ |
| Fleet management dashboard | ✓ Team plan — centralized multi-device supervision | Not listed in current public documentation ⓘ |
| Time to first measurement | Under 30 minutes from account creation | Depends on device certification and setup (verify with vendor) |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can HiCellTek decode 5G NR Layer 3 messages on a standard Android device?
Yes. HiCellTek decodes NR RRC messages (3GPP TS 38.331) in real time on device: RRCSetup, RRCReconfiguration, MeasurementReport, SCGFailureInformation, and the full 5GS NAS signaling (TS 24.501) including Registration, Authentication, PDU Session Establishment, and AMF reject cause codes. All messages are displayed as an expanded ASN.1 tree with field names and enum labels.
Does HiCellTek require a companion laptop or backend server for field use?
No. HiCellTek is a fully self-contained Android application. Data capture, Layer 3 decoding, VoLTE MOS scoring, and GPS drive test mapping all run on the device. No tethering, no Windows laptop, no probe. The Desktop Companion (optional) handles post-campaign replay, multi-KPI dashboards, and cartography — but it is not required in the field.
What campaign data export formats does HiCellTek support?
HiCellTek exports to QMDL (Qualcomm-compatible binary log format), encrypted HLOG v1 (XChaCha20-Poly1305 for data integrity and tamper evidence), Excel, CSV, and GeoJSON. QMDL files can be imported into standard Qualcomm post-processing tools. GeoJSON integrates directly with GIS platforms and mapping workflows.
What is the minimum number of devices for a HiCellTek deployment?
There is no minimum for the Pro plan — a single device license at EUR 249/month is available. The Team plan requires a minimum of 3 devices at EUR 399/month per device and includes fleet management, centralized measurement export, and multi-device supervision. Enterprise deployments (on quote) support any number of devices with volume pricing, SSO, SCIM, and 24/7 SLA.
Can HiCellTek run on my existing field devices?
HiCellTek runs on any Android smartphone with a Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset, rooted via Magisk. Validated models include Samsung Galaxy S and A series (Qualcomm variants), OnePlus, Xiaomi, and Google Pixel. No specific certified handset is required. A full compatibility check is available via the free 14-day trial activation.
How quickly can a field team be operational with HiCellTek?
From account creation to first measurement: under 30 minutes. Install the APK on a compatible rooted device, activate the cloud license, and the full measurement suite is ready. No calibration, no scanner assembly, no Windows driver installation. Most teams complete their first drive test campaign on day one of the trial period.
From installation to first measurement in 30 minutes
14-day free trial with full feature access. No credit card. Activate on your existing Qualcomm Android device.
Pro EUR 249/month/device · Team EUR 399/month (3 devices min) · Enterprise on quote