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App Lock and Gallery Vault

Lock your Apps, Photos and Videos.

NewSoftwares LLC · com.newsoftwares.applockandgalleryvault

5.0 out of 5 (4 ratings) 500K+ downloads v1.8.1 13 MB Android 5.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

At a glance

Latest version
v1.8.1 (31)
Updated
Mar 25, 2025 (1 year ago)
APK size
13 MB
Requires
Android 5.0+ (API 21)
CPU support
Any (no native code)
Category
Tools (app)
Permissions
28 (10 sensitive)
Website
newsoftwares.net
Developer contact
[email protected]
Privacy
Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

App Lock and Gallery Vault is an app by NewSoftwares LLC in the Tools category. It has no native code, so it runs on any Android processor.

It asks for 28 permissions, 10 of them sensitive, including camera, record audio and read phone status and identity. The app offers in-app purchases through Google Play and can read the advertising ID that ad and analytics services use.

What's new in v1.8.1

Removed battery draining issue.

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

Wish you could simply lock all your private apps on your smartphone with just a click? Are you tired of strangers looking at your personal images and videos? Fret not; AppLock & Gallery Vault does everything you could want and then some. You can lock down any application on your smart phone in a matter of seconds. In addition, it safeguards your personal photos and videos using fast encryption techniques. Its secure interface lets you view your sensitive photos and videos within a secure environment. In addition, you can easily backup all your locked photos and videos to your Dropbox account, in a nutshell; it’s all you need to safeguard your privacy on your smartphone with smart security features. MAIN FEATURES : • Three security credentials You can either set up a strong password, a unique PIN or a complex pattern to keep your privacy intact. • Lock down all apps Lock down your system apps like Gallery, Messages, Contacts, Gmail, Playstore and etc. Furthermore, it can also lock your downloaded apps like Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, WhatsApp and others. • Protect private photos Password-protect your personal photos using fast encryption techniques, you can either import them from the gallery and SD card. Moreover, you can take pictures directly from the camera or download images from the secure browser from within the app’s interface. • Hide sensitive videos Lock and hide your precious videos by importing them from the gallery and the SD card. The app has a built-in camera and secure browser, from where you can make or download videos and secure them. • Data Recovery You can easily recover your data that you have previously deleted from App Lock & Gallery Vault. • Fast encryption and decryption You can ensure the privacy of your confidential photos and videos with fast encryption techniques. • Backup locked photos and videos to Dropbox account You do not have to worry about losing your precious photos and videos as you can conveniently back them up on Dropbox. SECURITY FEATURES: • Stealth Mode (Hide icon) Hide the app’s icon, thus, no one will have any idea that you are using an app to protect your photos and videos. • Decoy Mode (fake user) Make a fake login, it is very useful for situations, where you have to disclose your passcode to someone. • Panic Switch (Shake, Flick or Place your palm on the screen) Switch to another app immediately with just a shake, flick or placing the palm of your hand on the screen. • Secure Browser You can download pictures and videos from within the app’s interface, your privacy will not be compromised for a fraction of a second. • Takes images on unauthorized login attempts When someone tries to access your personal stuff, the app captures an image of that person and records the wrong password and the time when he entered it. ADDITIONAL FEATURES • Slideshow support • Time scale view of the secured photos & videos • Built-in video player • Multiple unhide, import and move options • Create personalized albums • Organize photos and videos in multiple albums • Multiple beautiful themes • Import from the gallery • Capture photos & videos from camera • Download photos & videos from Secure Browser Note: AppLock & Gallery Vault guarantees you that all your files are stored only in your phone and we do not have access to any of your content. For more information, visit http://www.newsoftwares.net/

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

  • Certificate issued to “Newsoftwares.net” The developer's name — though anyone can put any name in a certificate.

Store checks and file details

  • Developer signature under review Mar 25, 2025
  • Signed byCN=Salman Ashraf, O=Newsoftwares.net, C=01
  • Signing certificate (SHA-1)69:A4:04:66:00:3F:68:8A:F9:5F:1F:82:0D:7E:C8:03:88:72:45:8C
  • File MD52ebc8b8ee3450edc1fc7fcbe12809b9c
  • Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (28)

App Lock and Gallery Vault requests 28 permissions, 10 of them sensitive.

Required hardware & features

App Lock and Gallery Vault APK: questions and answers

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Only if it is signed with the same certificate as the copy on your phone and isn't an older version. If Android says “App not installed”, the certificates differ; uninstalling your copy first works but deletes its data unless it is backed up.

Is App Lock and Gallery Vault free?

The APK is free to download, but the app offers in-app purchases through Google Play.

Is the App Lock and Gallery Vault APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 2ebc8b8ee3450edc1fc7fcbe12809b9c.

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