Software applications designed for Android operating systems that claim to enhance cellular or Wi-Fi signal strength without any cost to the user fall under this category. A user experiencing poor cellular reception might download one of these programs in the hopes of improving call quality or data speeds. These applications often present themselves as solutions to network connectivity issues.
The perceived benefit lies in potentially improving the performance of mobile devices in areas with weak signal coverage. Historically, reliance on such software stemmed from widespread frustrations with inconsistent network performance across varying geographic locations. The promise of improved communication and data access made these applications attractive, especially when hardware solutions were either unavailable or considered too expensive.