Manage your device privacy based on lock/unlock state
About this app
Privacy Flip automatically manages your device's privacy features based on screen lock/unlock state. When you lock your device, it can disable Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, mobile data, location services, NFC, and even camera/microphone sensors. When you unlock, it intelligently restores the features you want back on.
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
Licensed under GPL-3.0-only, by Doru Moraru.
What's New in v2.1.2
Imported from the F-Droid repository index.
- - Fixed critical race condition in camera/microphone disabling during screen lock
- - 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
Version history
Jan 23, 2026 · 2 MB · Android API 24–35 · code 23
Imported from the F-Droid repository index.
- - Fixed critical race condition in camera/microphone disabling during screen lock
- - 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
SHA-256 a6bc1d617c3aba30a410beabaa13216f6863677d1af2fc0778feafbe6b5f5617
Jan 17, 2026 · 2 MB · Android API 24–35 · code 22
Imported from the F-Droid repository index.
- Enhanced the NFC command execution (also added extra logging for device specific cases)
SHA-256 377b97b3117760fe412a11b93c7c70194371e6a242392380a366276aef9add89
Jan 9, 2026 · 2 MB · Android API 24–35 · code 21
Imported from the F-Droid repository index.
- Fixed a bug that was preventing NFC disabling to work consistently
- Added support for Dhizuku
- Added app exemption feature
- Added "only if not already enabled" option to prevent connection resets
SHA-256 12ab095ca159b8e25bb1ff738a4cdf8ff8fc7a6c6d12dbbe1fe51d286d803e53
Will it run on your device?
78%
- Runs on a broad range of modern Android versions.
- 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, 2.1.1 is the last build before it. Android will not install an older version code over a newer one, so you must uninstall Privacy Flip 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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SHA-256 Hash
a6bc1d617c3aba30a410beabaa13216f6863677d1af2fc0778feafbe6b5f5617
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