Remotely control a phone through sms messages. Install the app on the device,
which should be controlled, and send control commands from any messenger to it.
Features
* specify which modules are accessible and which phones are granted
* start sms receiver after boot
* send multiple commands with one message
* reply to sender phone with result message
* show permanent notification with receiver status
* view log of sms receiver
Modules
* Hotspot: enable, disable, check if enabled
* Wifi: enable, disable, check if enabled
* Bluetooth: enable, disable, check if enabled
* Mobile Data Connection: enable, disable, check if enabled
* Battery: get level, check if battery is charging
* Location: get current device coordinates
* Audio Volume: set and get volume of all audio types (ringtone, music, ...)
* Display: set and get brightness, set and get display off timeout, turn display off
* Camera: take photo with default settings or custom options (flash, autofocus and more)
Security
Granted phones are required to be set for each module, so not everyone can
control the device. However, if someone fakes his phone number he is able to use
all enabled modules. (Note that this might be a complicated and illegal
procedure. Moreover also common antitheft apps like avast trust the sender's
phone number.
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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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This version requires Android 4.1 or newer.
It is built and signed by F-Droid, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.
Permissions
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access precise location only in the foreground
This app can get your precise location from location services while the app is in use. Location services for your device must be turned on for the app to get location. This may increase battery usage.
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view network connections
Allows the app to view information about network connections such as which networks exist and are connected.
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access Do Not Disturb
Allows the app to read and write Do Not Disturb configuration.
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view Wi-Fi connections
Allows the app to view information about Wi-Fi networking, such as whether Wi-Fi is enabled and name of connected Wi-Fi devices.
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pair with Bluetooth devices
Allows the app to view the configuration of the Bluetooth on the phone, and to make and accept connections with paired devices.
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access Bluetooth settings
Allows the app to configure the local Bluetooth phone, and to discover and pair with remote devices.
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take pictures and videos
This app can take pictures and record videos using the camera while the app is in use.
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change network connectivity
Allows the app to change the state of network connectivity.
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connect and disconnect from Wi-Fi
Allows the app to connect to and disconnect from Wi-Fi access points and to make changes to device configuration for Wi-Fi networks.
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read the contents of your shared storage
Allows the app to read the contents of your shared storage.
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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.
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receive text messages (SMS)
Allows the app to receive and process SMS messages. This means the app could monitor or delete messages sent to your device without showing them to you.
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send and view SMS messages
Allows the app to send SMS messages. This may result in unexpected charges. Malicious apps may cost you money by sending messages without your confirmation.
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control vibration
Allows the app to control the vibrator.
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modify or delete the contents of your shared storage
Allows the app to write the contents of your shared storage.
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modify system settings
Allows the app to modify the system's settings data. Malicious apps may corrupt your system's configuration.
Download APK
3 MiB
PGP Signature
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Build Log
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This version requires Android 4.1 or newer.
It is built and signed by F-Droid, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.
Permissions
-
access precise location only in the foreground
This app can get your precise location from location services while the app is in use. Location services for your device must be turned on for the app to get location. This may increase battery usage.
-
view network connections
Allows the app to view information about network connections such as which networks exist and are connected.
-
access Do Not Disturb
Allows the app to read and write Do Not Disturb configuration.
-
view Wi-Fi connections
Allows the app to view information about Wi-Fi networking, such as whether Wi-Fi is enabled and name of connected Wi-Fi devices.
-
pair with Bluetooth devices
Allows the app to view the configuration of the Bluetooth on the phone, and to make and accept connections with paired devices.
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access Bluetooth settings
Allows the app to configure the local Bluetooth phone, and to discover and pair with remote devices.
-
take pictures and videos
This app can take pictures and record videos using the camera while the app is in use.
-
change network connectivity
Allows the app to change the state of network connectivity.
-
connect and disconnect from Wi-Fi
Allows the app to connect to and disconnect from Wi-Fi access points and to make changes to device configuration for Wi-Fi networks.
-
read the contents of your shared storage
Allows the app to read the contents of your shared storage.
-
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.
-
receive text messages (SMS)
Allows the app to receive and process SMS messages. This means the app could monitor or delete messages sent to your device without showing them to you.
-
send and view SMS messages
Allows the app to send SMS messages. This may result in unexpected charges. Malicious apps may cost you money by sending messages without your confirmation.
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control vibration
Allows the app to control the vibrator.
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modify or delete the contents of your shared storage
Allows the app to write the contents of your shared storage.
-
modify system settings
Allows the app to modify the system's settings data. Malicious apps may corrupt your system's configuration.
Download APK
3.2 MiB
PGP Signature
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Build Log
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This version requires Android 4.1 or newer.
It is built and signed by F-Droid, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.
Permissions
-
access precise location only in the foreground
This app can get your precise location from location services while the app is in use. Location services for your device must be turned on for the app to get location. This may increase battery usage.
-
view network connections
Allows the app to view information about network connections such as which networks exist and are connected.
-
access Do Not Disturb
Allows the app to read and write Do Not Disturb configuration.
-
view Wi-Fi connections
Allows the app to view information about Wi-Fi networking, such as whether Wi-Fi is enabled and name of connected Wi-Fi devices.
-
pair with Bluetooth devices
Allows the app to view the configuration of the Bluetooth on the phone, and to make and accept connections with paired devices.
-
access Bluetooth settings
Allows the app to configure the local Bluetooth phone, and to discover and pair with remote devices.
-
take pictures and videos
This app can take pictures and record videos using the camera while the app is in use.
-
change network connectivity
Allows the app to change the state of network connectivity.
-
connect and disconnect from Wi-Fi
Allows the app to connect to and disconnect from Wi-Fi access points and to make changes to device configuration for Wi-Fi networks.
-
read the contents of your shared storage
Allows the app to read the contents of your shared storage.
-
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.
-
receive text messages (SMS)
Allows the app to receive and process SMS messages. This means the app could monitor or delete messages sent to your device without showing them to you.
-
send and view SMS messages
Allows the app to send SMS messages. This may result in unexpected charges. Malicious apps may cost you money by sending messages without your confirmation.
-
control vibration
Allows the app to control the vibrator.
-
modify or delete the contents of your shared storage
Allows the app to write the contents of your shared storage.
-
modify system settings
Allows the app to modify the system's settings data. Malicious apps may corrupt your system's configuration.
Download APK
3.4 MiB
PGP Signature
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Build Log
