PHLockwatch - Thief Catcher v8.2.0 b820 [Premium]
Lockwatch is a security application designed to capture images and location data of unauthorized users. The app monitors lock screen attempts using the Device Administrator permission and triggers alerts based on incorrect unlock codes. It is designed to run only during trigger events to prevent battery drain.Technical Specifications
| Detail | Specification |
| Version | v8.2.0 b820 |
| Architecture | arm7 + arm64 |
| File Size | 3.8 MB |
| SHA-256 | 4019c406a9cdff27f425ed156f8d265abe441cf7b95911afa8e083b37df77eb4 |
| Android Permission | Device Administrator (Monitor screen unlock attempts) |
Core Features
- Intruder Capture: Secretly takes a photo via the front camera upon incorrect unlock attempts and emails the image with GPS coordinates.
- SIM Swap Alerts: Notifies the owner via email if the SIM card is changed, providing the location and new SIM details (phone number and network provider where available).
- Power-On Alerts: Sends an email notification when the device is powered on after being switched off while in a locked state.
- Multiple Photo Capture: Takes several photos a few seconds apart to ensure a clear view of the subject; all images are attached to the alert email.
- Audio Recording: Includes a 20-second audio clip of the device's surroundings in the alert email.
- Offline Queue: If data connectivity is unavailable, logs are saved locally and transmitted once a connection is established.
- Ad-Free: No advertisements are present within the application interface.
Functional Notes
- Trigger Requirements: The alert triggers only if an incorrect PIN or pattern of at least four digits/dots is entered. Alerts are canceled if the correct code is entered within 10 seconds of a mistake.
- Direct Boot Support: The app supports power-on and device unlock alerts even while the device is in a locked-down direct boot state.
- Permission Warning: While Android issues a standard warning regarding data erasure when granting Device Administrator permissions, Lockwatch does not contain code to wipe device data.
Version Updates
- Implemented support for alerts during direct boot state.
- Premium features unlocked.