Unlock Privacy, Secure Your World
About this app
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.
Licensed under GPL-3.0-or-later, by Concerned App.
What's New in vv1.1.9
Imported from the F-Droid repository index.
Version history
Aug 7, 2025 · 5 MB · Android API 28–35 · code 9
Imported from the F-Droid repository index.
SHA-256 eaa1e1ac25800cfe518a89c6a5432557021b0a75fe96691dd9105223852fc3b6
Nov 9, 2024 · 5 MB · Android API 28–35 · code 7
Imported from the F-Droid repository index.
SHA-256 2e97dcf0145a6bb8ff824b55f23000e7b1072eebb6af08f458d2e14755f39c04
Will it run on your device?
60%
- Targets newer Android builds, so legacy devices may be excluded.
- ABI coverage is focused on newer 64-bit devices.
- Aligned with the latest Android target SDK expectations.
Installation Guide
Open Settings on your Android device
Go to Security → Unknown sources (or Install unknown apps)
Enable "Allow from this source" for your browser or file manager
Open the downloaded APK file from your Downloads folder
Tap "Install" and wait for installation to complete
Launch the app from your home screen
Make sure to re-enable Unknown Sources restrictions after installation for security.
How to install this safely
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How to roll back to an earlier version
If the current release misbehaves, v1.1.5 is the last build before it. Android will not install an older version code over a newer one, so you must uninstall Paranoid's Pal - Privacy Lock first — which clears its local data unless you have a backup. Reinstall the older APK only if its signing fingerprint matches the build you already trust, and check the API range: an older release may target an Android version your device has moved past.
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Source code
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SHA-256 Hash
eaa1e1ac25800cfe518a89c6a5432557021b0a75fe96691dd9105223852fc3b6
Signing certificate
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