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Lockwatch - Thief Catcher 7.6.0

3.5 MB / 5M+ Downloads / Rating 4.7 - 73,234 reviews


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Lockwatch - Thief Catcher, developed and published by BlokeTech, has released its latest version, 7.6.0, on 2024-09-10. This app falls under the Tools category on the Google Play Store and has achieved over 5000000 installs. It currently holds an overall rating of 4.7, based on 73.234 reviews.

Lockwatch - Thief Catcher APK available on this page is compatible with all Android devices that meet the required specifications (Android 7.0+). It can also be installed on PC and Mac using an Android emulator such as Bluestacks, LDPlayer, and others.

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App Details

Package name: com.bloketech.lockwatch

Updated: 5 months ago

Developer Name: BlokeTech

Category: Tools

App Permissions: Show more

Installation Instructions

This article outlines two straightforward methods for installing Lockwatch - Thief Catcher on PC Windows and Mac.

Using BlueStacks

  1. Download the APK/XAPK file from this page.
  2. Install BlueStacks by visiting http://bluestacks.com.
  3. Open the APK/XAPK file by double-clicking it. This action will launch BlueStacks and begin the application's installation. If the APK file does not automatically open with BlueStacks, right-click on it and select 'Open with...', then navigate to BlueStacks. Alternatively, you can drag-and-drop the APK file onto the BlueStacks home screen.
  4. Wait a few seconds for the installation to complete. Once done, the installed app will appear on the BlueStacks home screen. Click its icon to start using the application.

Using LDPlayer

  1. Download and install LDPlayer from https://www.ldplayer.net.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file directly into LDPlayer.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.

App Rating

4.7
Total 73,234 reviews

Reviews

5 ★, on 2021-06-16
Not intrusive at all. I totally forgot that I even had this app until after I typed in my pin wrong today and got my picture taken and location reported to my email address hahaha. It was a terrible picture, but exactly the same quality as my front camera, so I can't blame them. The location was very handy :)

1 ★, on 2021-06-20
it always tells me, that location and picture could not be sent. Although the app has all permissions. otherwise the app is great. I will adjust the review after it has been fixed.

4 ★, on 2021-04-19
Overall great security feature to have on your phone and I highly recommend this to my friends and my family however there seems to be an issue. I still get an email with a location and sound clip when the incorrect pin is entered however it doesn't capture a picture anymore the way it used to on my old phone. When I go to permissions the only options it gives me are 'only while using the app', 'ask every time' and 'deny'. Fix this and I'll rate 5 stars. Coloros 11 Android 11.

3 ★, on 2021-06-14
Big ups to you guys, I would rate 5 stars if sms functions and controls could be added. In case there is no internet connections sms notification to a contact number should be added instead of mailing in case the thief swaps the sim.

5 ★, on 2021-04-15
This app is very useful. I like the fact that it captures the picture without the intruder being aware. It then sends the picture to my email which I can access on another device to see the thief with the location where the picture was captured! Wow! I recommend this app strongly.

5 ★, on 2021-06-03
This app is sweet,it has let me know for years all people who tried to unlock my phone and with emailed pictures too. Sweet ! It's the best.

Previous Versions

Lockwatch - Thief Catcher 7.6.0
2024-09-10 / 3.5 MB / Android 7.0+

Lockwatch - Thief Catcher 7.5.0
2024-01-14 / 3.2 MB / Android 7.0+

Lockwatch - Thief Catcher 7.3.1
2023-12-21 / 3.3 MB / Android 6.0+

About this app

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.

App Permissions

Allows an app to access approximate location.
Allows an app to access precise location.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Required to be able to access the camera device.
Allows applications to change network connectivity state.
Allows access to the list of accounts in the Accounts Service.
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows read only access to phone state, including the phone number of the device, current cellular network information, the status of any ongoing calls, and a list of any PhoneAccounts registered on the device.
Allows an application to receive the ACTION_BOOT_COMPLETED that is broadcast after the system finishes booting.
Allows an application to record audio.
Allows an application to request deleting packages.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.