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Hail

Freeze Android apps
Hail is a free-as-in-freedom software to freeze Android apps. Enjoy all features freely!
Freeze
Freeze is a word to describe the action of forbid apps when they are unnecessary
to use device
in a better way, cut down the usage of ram and save power. User can unfreeze it to revert.
In general, "freeze" means disable, but also Hail can "freeze" apps by hiding
and suspending them.
Disable
Disable apps will not shown in launcher. Enable them to revert.
Hide
Hidden apps will not shown in launcher and installed app list. Unhide them to revert.
Suspend
Suspended apps will be shown as grayscale icons in the launcher. Unsuspend them to revert.
Working mode
Hail can work with Device Owner, Dhizuku, Superuser (Root) and
Shizuku (including Sui).

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Versions

Although APK downloads are available below to give you the choice, you should be aware that by installing that way you will not receive update notifications and it's a less secure way to download. We recommend that you install the F-Droid client and use that.

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  • Version 1.9.0 (33) suggested Added on Sep 16, 2024

    This version requires Android 6.0 or newer.

    It is built and signed by F-Droid, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.

    Permissions
    • view network connections
      Allows the app to view information about network connections such as which networks exist and are connected.
    • android.permission.CHANGE_COMPONENT_ENABLED_STATE
    • android.permission.FORCE_STOP_PACKAGES
    • run foreground service
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services.
    • run foreground service with the type "specialUse"
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services with the type "specialUse"
    • android.permission.MANAGE_APP_OPS_MODES
    • android.permission.PACKAGE_USAGE_STATS
    • show notifications
      Allows the app to show notifications
    • query all packages
      Allows an app to see all installed packages.
    • run at startup
      Allows the app to have itself started as soon as the system has finished booting. This can make it take longer to start the phone and allow the app to slow down the overall phone by always running.
    • request delete packages
      Allows an application to request deletion of packages.
    • use biometric hardware
      Allows the app to use biometric hardware for authentication
    • use fingerprint hardware
      Allows the app to use fingerprint hardware for authentication
    • prevent phone from sleeping
      Allows the app to prevent the phone from going to sleep.
    • com.aistra.hail.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
    • install shortcuts
      Allows an application to add Homescreen shortcuts without user intervention.
      (7.1)
    • com.oasisfeng.island.permission.FREEZE_PACKAGE
    • com.oasisfeng.island.permission.SUSPEND_PACKAGE
    • com.rosan.dhizuku.permission.API
    • moe.shizuku.manager.permission.API_V23

    Download APK 4.0 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log

  • Version 1.8.1 (32) - Added on Mar 28, 2024

    This version requires Android 6.0 or newer.

    It is built and signed by F-Droid, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.

    Permissions
    • view network connections
      Allows the app to view information about network connections such as which networks exist and are connected.
    • run foreground service
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services.
    • run foreground service with the type "specialUse"
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services with the type "specialUse"
    • android.permission.PACKAGE_USAGE_STATS
    • show notifications
      Allows the app to show notifications
    • query all packages
      Allows an app to see all installed packages.
    • run at startup
      Allows the app to have itself started as soon as the system has finished booting. This can make it take longer to start the phone and allow the app to slow down the overall phone by always running.
    • request delete packages
      Allows an application to request deletion of packages.
    • use biometric hardware
      Allows the app to use biometric hardware for authentication
    • use fingerprint hardware
      Allows the app to use fingerprint hardware for authentication
    • prevent phone from sleeping
      Allows the app to prevent the phone from going to sleep.
    • com.aistra.hail.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
    • install shortcuts
      Allows an application to add Homescreen shortcuts without user intervention.
      (7.1)
    • com.oasisfeng.island.permission.FREEZE_PACKAGE
    • com.oasisfeng.island.permission.SUSPEND_PACKAGE
    • com.rosan.dhizuku.permission.API
    • moe.shizuku.manager.permission.API_V23

    Download APK 3.2 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log

  • Version 1.8.0 (31) - Added on Mar 13, 2024

    This version requires Android 6.0 or newer.

    It is built and signed by F-Droid, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.

    Permissions
    • view network connections
      Allows the app to view information about network connections such as which networks exist and are connected.
    • run foreground service
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services.
    • run foreground service with the type "specialUse"
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services with the type "specialUse"
    • android.permission.PACKAGE_USAGE_STATS
    • show notifications
      Allows the app to show notifications
    • query all packages
      Allows an app to see all installed packages.
    • run at startup
      Allows the app to have itself started as soon as the system has finished booting. This can make it take longer to start the phone and allow the app to slow down the overall phone by always running.
    • request delete packages
      Allows an application to request deletion of packages.
    • use biometric hardware
      Allows the app to use biometric hardware for authentication
    • use fingerprint hardware
      Allows the app to use fingerprint hardware for authentication
    • prevent phone from sleeping
      Allows the app to prevent the phone from going to sleep.
    • com.aistra.hail.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
    • install shortcuts
      Allows an application to add Homescreen shortcuts without user intervention.
      (7.1)
    • com.oasisfeng.island.permission.FREEZE_PACKAGE
    • com.oasisfeng.island.permission.SUSPEND_PACKAGE
    • com.rosan.dhizuku.permission.API
    • moe.shizuku.manager.permission.API_V23

    Download APK 3.2 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log