Lockwatch secretly takes a photo using the front camera when someone enters an incorrect unlock code on your phone. It then emails you a picture of the intruder along with their GPS location, without them knowing.
The app has helped recover many lost and stolen phones, and has been featured in several TV and online news stories.
Lockwatch uses Android's built-in lock screen and has a small app size, running only when an incorrect unlock code is entered.
Note: You must enter at least four digits or dots for each unlock attempt to be counted. If the correct code is entered within 10 seconds, Lockwatch will not send the email to avoid false alarms.
The app offers additional features, such as the ability to attach multiple photos and audio clips to the email, email notifications when a new SIM card is inserted or when the phone is turned on.
For help with Lockwatch, please visit https://bloketech.com/lockwatch/help.
This app uses the Device Administrator permission to monitor screen unlock attempts.
Updated language translations
Minor updates and bug fixes
Small changes to comply with Google's User Data policy
- Fixed SIM card change detection for Android Q
- Allow location permission all the time (improves location success)
Minor bug fixes that affected some devices
Fixed an issue with power on alerts that affected some newer devices.
Fixed an issue with power on alerts that affected some newer devices.
Fixed an issue retrieving the location on some devices.
* Updated to work with Android 10.
* Updated all libraries to latest versions.
* Fixed an uninstall issue on some devices.
We've moved to a more reliable cloud provider, and are no longer using a self-signed SSL certificate. Please ensure you upgrade to continue receiving email alerts from Lockwatch.
We've moved to a more reliable cloud provider. Please ensure you upgrade to continue receiving email alerts from Lockwatch.
Updated to officially support Android 9.0 (Pie). Also made it easier to send debug logs to the developer.
Google Play is restricting the use of SMS permissions, so we've had to remove the "Send SMS to a friend" premium feature. To find out more or voice your opinion, please see this thread: https://issuetracker.google.com/issues/117486314
- No longer requires the Contacts permission on Android 8.0 or later
- Resolved an issue on Android 9.0 with sending alerts
- Detect SIM changes while phone is running (not just on boot)
- Fix for Project Fi subscribers to avoid sending too many SIM alerts
- Updated language translations
Fix crash when running under Android Oreo.
Fix crash when running under Android Oreo.
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Added support for Android Marshmallow permissions and Oreo adaptive icons.
Fix issue with photo not being taken when face unlock or camera is in use.
Minor bug fixes and improvements.
Minor bug fixes and improvements.
- Minor updates and bug fixes.
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