AppLock - Fingerprint
AppLock Protect & Lock Apps, Gallery, Photos, Video, Privacy with fingerprint
Softonic International · com.sp.protector.free
- Signature matches the Google Play version Details
At a glance
- Latest version
- v7.9.42 (255)
- Updated
- Sep 29, 2026 (10 days ago)
- APK size
- 5.4 MB
- Requires
- Android 5.0+ (API 21)
- CPU support
- x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM (legacy), ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
- Category
- Tools (app)
- Listed since
- Apr 5, 2017 (at least)
- Permissions
- 43 (13 sensitive)
- Website
- spsoftmobile.com
- Developer contact
- [email protected]
- Privacy
- Developer's privacy policy
About this APK
AppLock - Fingerprint is an app by Softonic International in the Tools category, listed since at least April 2017. It includes native code for x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM (legacy), ARM 32-bit and ARM 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.
Since version 7.9.34, the APK shrank from 11.7 MB to 5.4 MB and the minimum Android version rose from 4.1 to 5.0. It asks for 43 permissions, 13 of them sensitive, including precise location, location in the background and camera. It asks for the same permissions as version 7.9.40. The app offers in-app purchases through Google Play and can read the advertising ID that ad and analytics services use.
Ratings
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What's new in v7.9.42
Version 7.9.0
• improved performance and bug fixes
Version 7.6.0 & 7.7.0
• added 'Smart Lock' feature(renewed 'Lock Convenience')
• bug fixes
Version 7.5.0
• added 'Remote Control' feature again(re-setting required)
• added 'Face Unlock' feature
- pixel 4
- some Samsung devices(android 9+)
• changed Wi-Fi, Bluetooth Lock(require unlocking when turning on/off)
• bug fixes
Description
From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.
✔ Smart AppLock will lock and protect apps using a password or pattern and fingerprint(face recognition).
Lock Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Gallery, any apps and prevent the apps from being exposed by friends, parents, snooper!
✔ In addition to lock, AppLock can catch intruders by taking a picture and even hide the fact that lock the app with fake error window!
The most advanced AppLock! try it now!
--- Main Features ---
▶ AppLock
Lock the app with a password to protect your privacy.(app locker) e.g) SMS, Messenger, Whatsapp, Snapchat, LINE and any apps
▶ Catch Intruders
If someone access your app then, take a picture, video and send to your email.
▶ Fingerprint, Face recognition
Supports convenient and powerful lock with fingerprint, face recognition.(If your device supports it)
▶ Fake Lock
You can even hide the fact that lock the app with fake error window.
▶ Notification Lock
Blocks the locked app's notification message in the top notification bar
▶ Screen Lock
Prevents the screen turns off when running certain apps.(make use of Internet, E-Book, Game)
▶ Smart Lock
Lock only specific time or auto-unlock when connected to specific WiFi or Blutooth.
▶ Multiple Password
You can set a different password for each locked app.
▶ Scalable Pattern
Scalable pattern size up to 18x18 than the existing simple 3x3 pattern.
▶ Home Screen Lock
Lock the whole phone using lock screen of AppLock instead of lock screen of system.
--- App Features ---
· The first generation AppLock and verified by 50 millions of people to download the app until now.
· The app size is just about 8MB and working fast and lightly.
· AppLock provide a variety of features and detailed options than simple feature in other app.
· Supports 32 languages.
--- Other features ---
· Support PIN, Pattern, Password, Guesture, Fingerprint, Face recognition
· Easy to lock/unlock using widget and notification bar.
· The user can decorate the lock screen. e.g) change a background the desired photo.
· AppLock supports the ability to reset a lost password.
· You can place the buttons arranged of password randomly.
· Restrict unlock attempts to prevent others continually to attempt to unlock it.
· Supports the ability to lock Incoming Call.
· Supports the ability to lock WiFi, Bluetooth.
· You can auto-lock newly installed apps.
· When running certain apps that can automatically rotate the screen (or vertical fixed).
· Guard private data, privacy and keep security and app protection/safer.
· In addition, it includes more features.
--- FAQ ---
1) How can I prevent AppLock to be uninstalled and delete?
· Please enable 'Uninstallation Prevention' option in settings, then AppLock is never uninstalled.
2) Is there a feature for forgotten password
Yes, if you set your email or security QnA, you can initialize your password when you forgot password.
3) Can't run(find) AppLock(or AppLock disappears in App Drawer)
· if you hide AppLock's Icon in options, and then AppLock will disappear. To run it, please put 'Widget' of AppLock in Widget List and click it.
4) Can't uninstall AppLock.
· Please disable 'Uninstallation Prevention' option in Settings before uninstalling AppLock.
AppLock uses Device Administrator permission.
· only used to prevent AppLock being uninstalled
AppLock uses Accessibility service.
· Enabling accessibility services activates the 'Improved Lock Engine' option, which reduces battery consumption, loads the lock screen faster, and provides more stable lock services.
Accessibility services are used solely to detect app launches and to lock and unlock the device; they do not collect any data.
* App Name is changed from Smart App Protector.
Website : https://www.spsoftmobile.com
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Version history
4 versions are listed, going back to v7.9.34. Since v7.9.42 it requires Android 5.0+.
Security & authenticity
Security rating: Trusted
Signing certificate
- Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Sep 29, 2026.
- Certificate issued to “Young-Hak Jung” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
- Same certificate as the 3 other versions checked
Store checks and file details
- Developer signature not checked yet Sep 29, 2026
- Validated against Google Play Sep 29, 2026
- Signed byCN=Young-Hak Jung, L=Incheon, C=ko
- Signing certificate (SHA-1)6E:B6:6B:75:B5:6C:95:D6:14:56:D6:82:5A:82:04:CC:B5:75:B6:77
- File MD53b1461f3e58a0e986b8d2d6d9c96b7d5
- Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020
Scans and ratings come from the source store; the certificate comparisons are AAPKs's own, made from the files' published signatures (3 other versions compared). AAPKs doesn't scan files itself — compare the MD5 and signer after downloading.
Permissions (43)
AppLock - Fingerprint requests 43 permissions, 13 of them sensitive.
- Approximate location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
- Bluetooth connect Sensitive android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT
- Camera Sensitive android.permission.CAMERA
- Display over other apps Sensitive android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW
- Find accounts on the device Sensitive android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS
- Location in the background Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION
- Modify shared storage Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
- Package usage stats Sensitive android.permission.PACKAGE_USAGE_STATS
- Precise location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
- Read phone status and identity Sensitive android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE
- Record audio (microphone) Sensitive android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO
- See all installed apps Sensitive android.permission.QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES
- Write settings Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS
- Access adservices ad id android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID
- Access adservices attribution android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION
- Access adservices topics android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS
- Add home-screen shortcuts com.android.launcher.permission.INSTALL_SHORTCUT
- Advertising ID com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID
- Bluetooth android.permission.BLUETOOTH
- Bluetooth admin android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADMIN
- Change network state android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE
- Change wifi state android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE
- Context write use app feature survey (custom) com.samsung.android.providers.context.permission.WRITE_USE_APP_FEATURE_SURVEY
- Control vibration android.permission.VIBRATE
- Disable keyguard android.permission.DISABLE_KEYGUARD
- Face use face (custom) com.samsung.android.bio.face.permission.USE_FACE
- Foreground service special use android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SPECIAL_USE
- Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
- Get tasks android.permission.GET_TASKS
- In-app purchases (Google Play Billing) com.android.vending.BILLING
- Manage users android.permission.MANAGE_USERS
- Modify phone state android.permission.MODIFY_PHONE_STATE
- Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
- Read logs android.permission.READ_LOGS
- Request delete packages android.permission.REQUEST_DELETE_PACKAGES
- Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
- Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
- Show notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
- Use biometric hardware android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC
- Use credentials android.permission.USE_CREDENTIALS
- Use fingerprint hardware android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT
- View Wi-Fi connections android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
- View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
Required hardware & features
- Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
AppLock - Fingerprint APK: questions and answers
Is there a version of AppLock - Fingerprint for older Android phones?
The current version needs Android 5.0 or later. Version 7.9.40 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 4.4 and later. Get version 7.9.40 · All versions
Can I install this APK over the version I already have?
Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.
Is AppLock - Fingerprint free?
The APK is free to download, but the app offers in-app purchases through Google Play.
Is the AppLock - Fingerprint APK safe?
No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. Its signature matches the Google Play version. It is signed with the same certificate as the 3 other versions checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 3b1461f3e58a0e986b8d2d6d9c96b7d5.
