⚠️ ST-901/4G SinoTrack – Buyer Warning

Archie_Pelago

I tested the ST-901/4G tracker and ran into issues the manual doesn’t mention:

• SMS commands don’t work (CENTER, ADMIN, STATUS, etc.) — SMS control is disabled on this firmware.
• All configuration must be done via the platform/app (control numbers, alarms, geo-fence, GPRS upload intervals).
• RCONF only shows partial info; many app settings aren’t reflected locally.
• SIM/APN matters: some SIMs work out of the box, but most need proper APN; wrong settings can stop GPS uploads or alarms.
• Live tracking works, but SMS commands cannot override platform-only control.

⚠️ Additional frustration: The app is poorly translated, lacks logic, and it’s unclear if APN can even be set there.
This makes non-SMS operation tricky — a potential show stopper for some users.

Bottom line: If you buy a 4G ST-901, assume it is platform-only managed (hence a lot of info on the web and the included user manual is useless). Check your SIM/APN is set before installing into the device an know that yolu’ll be relying on live tracking (not SMS messages from the device).

vepa

Hello,

Thank you for sharing this information with us - it may be helpful for other users who might encounter similar situations.
GPS-Trace always values feedback about connected devices and their performance.

For the specific technical issue you faced, we’d recommend reaching out directly to the device manufacturer as they would have the most detailed knowledge about their hardware specifications and compatibility requirements.

However, we weren’t able to locate your user account in our system. Could you please share your account details and unit ID with us at support@gps-trace.com?

This will help us provide more personalized support if required.

Archie_Pelago

Thank you. I started by reaching out to the manufacturer support but guess what? No response. Nothing!

I managed to experiment my way to simple sort-of satisfactory settings but wanted to share the experience for those not stubborn and persistent like me, because it really takes time and effort get though it all.
I just need to track a vehicle that several users share when needed, no sensors, automated messages, surveillance etc.

Repeatedly running RCONF (everybody with SMS capable devices should try) to see what changed along the experimenting, only to see that RCONF doesn’t report everything from the SinoTrack either.

Realizing the problem, testing and cheking SIM + device + telecompany to at all understand why every single information in the manual or online was wrong.
Then installing their app and testing the integrated SMS management feature, to learn that this wasn’t working either.

Then working their web access to the device to no avail.

App + web interfaces are poorly translated but even after trial & error, it still didn’t make sense. Selected settings not to be confirmed in way.

Conclusion: If users are looking for no fuzz, plug ’n play solutions, alternatives should be considered before spending.

kuta

Archie_Pelago
Thank you for your feedback. We suggest trying one of our solutions — Ruhavik for personal use or Forguard, which is available through our dealers. This may help address your needs.

If you have any questions, we are always happy to help.