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NIU Safe 2.3

92.9 MB / 10+ Downloads / Rating 4.0 - 8 reviews


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NIU Safe, developed and published by Northern Illinois University (NIU), has released its latest version, 2.3, on 2024-11-15. This app falls under the Education category on the Google Play Store and has achieved over 1000 installs. It currently holds an overall rating of 4.0, based on 8 reviews.

NIU Safe APK available on this page is compatible with all Android devices that meet the required specifications (Android 6.0+). 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.cutcom.apparmor.niu

Updated: 3 months ago

Developer Name: Northern Illinois University (NIU)

Category: Education

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Installation Instructions

This article outlines two straightforward methods for installing NIU Safe 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

4.0
Total 8 reviews

Reviews

1 ★, on 2019-08-22
This app has a lot of potential, and it's great that it's trying to address/solve the safety issues that it does. However: This app asks for WAY too many permissions; ones that it just should not require in order to do what it claims to do. So either there is malicious intent by the designers to gain far too much access to, and control of, a student's phone, or there has been some blatant lack of oversight in the app permissions requested by the app. Fix it.

Previous Versions

NIU Safe 2.3
2024-11-15 / 92.9 MB / Android 6.0+

NIU Safe 2.0
2024-12-28 / 94.4 MB / Android 7.0+

About this app

NIU Safe is the official safety app of Northern Illinois University. It is the only app that integrates with Northern Illinois University's safety and security systems. NIU Department of Police and Public Safety has worked to develop a unique app that provides students, faculty and staff with added safety on the NIU campus. The app will send you important safety alerts and provide instant access to campus safety resources.

NIU Safe features include:

- Emergency Contacts: Contact the correct services for the NIU area in case of an emergency or a non-emergency concern

- Panic Button / Mobile Bluelight: Send your location to Public Safety in real-time in case of a crisis

- Friend Walk: Send your location to a friend through email or SMS on your device. Once the friend accepts the Friend Walk request, the user picks their destination and their friend tracks their location in real time; they can keep an eye on them to make sure they make it safely to their destination.

- Tip Reporting: Multiple ways to report a safety/security concern directly to NIU Public Safety.

- Virtual WalkHome: Allow NIU Public Safety to monitor a user’s walk. If a user feels unsafe when walking on campus, they can request a Virtual WalkHome and a dispatcher on the other end will monitor their journey until they reach their destination.

- Safety Toolbox: Enhance your safety with the set of tools provided in one convenient app.
- Chat with Security: Communicate live with safety staff at NIU via chat.
- Notification History: Find previous Push Notifications for this app with the date and time.
- Share Map with your Location: Send your location to a friend by sending them a map of your position.
- I’m OK!: Send your location and a message indicating that “You’re OK” to a recipient of your choosing.

- Campus Maps
- Campus Map: Navigate around the NIU area.
- Transit Map: Find transit routes currently in service.

- Emergency Plans: Campus emergency documentation that can prepare you for disasters or emergencies. This can be accessed even when users aren’t connected to Wi-Fi or cellular data.

- Support Resources: Access support resources in one convenient app to enjoy a successful experience at NIU.

- Safety Notifications: Receive instant notifications and instructions from NIU Public Safety when on-campus emergencies occur.

Download today to ensure you’re prepared in the event of an emergency.

New features

Performance improvements.

App Permissions

Allows an application to read or write the system settings.
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows an app to create windows using the type TYPE_APPLICATION_OVERLAY, shown on top of all other apps.
Allows access to the vibrator.
Allows an application to receive the ACTION_BOOT_COMPLETED that is broadcast after the system finishes booting.
Allows an application to modify global audio settings.
Allows an application to write to external storage.
Allows an application to read from external storage.
Allows an app to access approximate location.
Allows an app to access precise location.
Required to be able to access the camera device.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.
Allows applications to access information about Wi-Fi networks.
Marker permission for applications that wish to access notification policy.