Sentry

SoftwareSentry
TypePassword Security
TagSecurity. Privacy
PlatformAndroid
Privacy Rating⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
License ModelFree – Open Source
LinksFDroid
GitHub

Privacy Pros: Detect incorrect password attempts and wipe the device if there are too many.

Privacy Cons: NA

Privacy Tip: Make sure to keep tidy backups in case your device is wiped on accident or by a bad actor.

Tiny app to enforce security policies of your device.

It can:

  • limit the maximum number of failed password attempts
  • disable USB data connections (Android 12, USB HAL 1.3, Device Owner)
  • disable safe boot mode (Android 7, Device Owner)
  • notify on failed password attempt
  • notify when an app without Internet permission got it after an update

Be aware that the app may not work in safe mode.

Permissions:

  • DEVICE_ADMIN – limit the maximum number of failed password attempts
  • DEVICE_OWNER – disable USB data connections
  • NOTIFICATION_LISTENER – receive lock/package events
  • QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES – receive all package events