Privacy Flip
- Added stabilization delay to prevent keyguard timing issues
- Improved Bluetooth connection detection with multiple fallback methods
- Enhanced "only if unused" reliability for Bluetooth headphones
- Added Samsung NFC payment override detection and opt-in auto-retry
- Added experimental Accessibility Service for side button lock support
- Removed app filtering - users can now exempt ANY app including system apps
Works with Root OR Shizuku - Choose your preferred privilege method!
Features:
• Manage your device privacy based on lock/unlock state
• Dual privilege support: Root OR Shizuku (no root required!)
• Automatic privilege detection (Sui > Root > Shizuku)
• Configurable feature control (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Mobile Data, Location, NFC, Camera, Microphone, Airplane Mode, Battery Saver)
• Customizable timing delays (0-60 seconds granular, 2 minutes, or 5 minutes)
• Smart "only if unused/not connected" modes for WiFi, Bluetooth, Location
• App exemption system (skip privacy for specific foreground apps)
• Samsung NFC payment override detection with opt-in auto-retry
• Optional Accessibility Service for side button instant-lock support
• Advanced multi-tier Bluetooth connection detection
• Background service for persistent monitoring
• Quick Settings tile integration
Privacy Features Controlled:
• Wi-Fi - Disable/enable wireless connectivity
• Bluetooth - Control Bluetooth radio
• Mobile data - Manage cellular data connection
• Location services - Control GPS and location tracking
• NFC - Control NFC sensor
• Camera - Disable/enable camera sensor privacy (Android 12+)
• Microphone - Disable/enable microphone sensor privacy (Android 12+)
• Airplane Mode - Enable on lock (opt-in, disables all radios at once)
• Battery Saver - Enable on lock (opt-in, reduces background activity)
Note: Camera and microphone ignore custom delays and trigger immediately (if not in use to avoid interrupting calls), due to Android limitations
Requirements:
• Android 7.0+ (API level 24)
• Android 12+ (API level 31) for camera/microphone features
Choose your privilege method:
Option 1: Shizuku (No root required!)
• Shizuku app installed and running
• ADB privileges via USB or wireless debugging
• Perfect for non-rooted devices
Option 2: Root Access (Recommended for rooted devices)
• Root access via Magisk, SuperSU, or similar
• Best performance with UID 0 privileges
Option 3: Dhizuku (Device Owner method)
• Device set as Device Owner or Profile Owner
• No root required, no ADB after setup
• Persistent privileges across reboots
• Perfect for enterprise/privacy-focused setups
Option 4: Sui (Best of both worlds)
• Rooted device with Magisk
• Sui Magisk module installed
• Best user experience - automatic startup, no prompts
Privacy & Security:
• Zero telemetry - No data sent to external servers
• Local storage only - All settings stored on device
• No network permissions - App cannot access internet
• Open source - https://github.com/dorumrr/privacyFlip
- Author: Doru Moraru
- License: GNU General Public License v3.0 only
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This version requires Android 7.0 or newer.
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Added support for Dhizuku
Added app exemption feature
Added "only if not already enabled" option to prevent connection resets