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Paranoid's Pal - Privacy Lock

Unlock Privacy, Secure Your World
These days, maintaining privacy on our devices has become increasingly challenging. With so much of our personal information stored on our phones, it’s essential to ensure it stays protected, whether from accidental access or malicious intent. Imagine situations where someone unlocks your phone while you're unaware or a scammer forces access. These scenarios are all too real in today's world.

That’s why I developed Paranoid's Pal - Privacy Lock It’s designed to offer an extra layer of security on top of Android’s built-in features. Here’s what makes Paranoid's Pal stand out:

* Instant Lock with Shake: In urgent situations, just shake your phone, and it locks immediately, ensuring quick protection when you need it.
* Automatic Screen Lock: Your phone locks automatically once the screen turns off, ensuring it's secure even when you're not actively using it.

Features:

* Quick Tile Settings. Quick Settings are tiles displayed in the Quick Settings panel, representing actions, that users can tap to quickly complete instant lock.
* Shortcuts. Helps your quickly start common or recommended tasks within your app.
* Modern UI. Enjoy a visually appealing and modern interface, following the principles of the Material You design.
* Works offline and respects your privacy. Paranoid's Pal operates independently without needing an internet connection or online account registration. Your confidential data always remains on your device. Neither the developers nor any third parties can access your information.
* Adopted for Android 12 SplashScreen, Edge to Edge, Predictive Back navigation, enhancing modern Android UI experience.
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Versions

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  • Version v1.1.9 (9) suggested Added on Aug 07, 2025

    This version requires Android 9.0 or newer.

    It is built and signed by the original developer, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.

    Permissions
    • run foreground service
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services.
    • run foreground service with the type "systemExempted"
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services with the type "systemExempted"
    • 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.
    • ask to ignore battery optimizations
      Allows an app to ask for permission to ignore battery optimizations for that app.
    • control vibration
      Allows the app to control the vibrator.
    • prevent phone from sleeping
      Allows the app to prevent the phone from going to sleep.
    • install shortcuts
      Allows an application to add Homescreen shortcuts without user intervention.
    • com.paranoid.privacylock.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

    Download APK 5.0 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log

  • Version v1.1.5 (7) - Added on Nov 09, 2024

    This version requires Android 9.0 or newer.

    It is built and signed by the original developer, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.

    Permissions
    • run foreground service
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services.
    • run foreground service with the type "systemExempted"
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services with the type "systemExempted"
    • 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.
    • ask to ignore battery optimizations
      Allows an app to ask for permission to ignore battery optimizations for that app.
    • control vibration
      Allows the app to control the vibrator.
    • prevent phone from sleeping
      Allows the app to prevent the phone from going to sleep.
    • install shortcuts
      Allows an application to add Homescreen shortcuts without user intervention.
    • com.paranoid.privacylock.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

    Download APK 5.0 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log

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