Camera Block

noel s · app.lcs.camerablock

5.0 out of 5 (1 rating) 50K+ downloads v4.68 536.4 KB Android 4.1+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v4.68 (468)
Updated: Aug 4, 2020 (6 years ago)
APK size: 536.4 KB
Requires: Android 4.1+ (API 16)
CPU support: Any (no native code)
Category: Tools (app)
Listed since: Apr 11, 2020 (at least)
Permissions: 5
Developer contact: [email protected]

About this APK

Camera Block is an app by noel s in the Tools category, listed since at least April 2020. It has no native code, so it runs on any Android processor.

It asks for 5 permissions, none of them sensitive. The app offers in-app purchases through Google Play.

What's new in v4.68

- Bug fix.

Description

From the listing uploaded by “split-store”.

* FREE * NO ADS * NO INTERNET ACCESS A simple tool to block all apps from using your device's cameras. • Protects you from apps that may be secretly recording you. • Protects you from yourself, too! The few extra clicks needed to enable the camera might stop the impulse of taking embarrassing pics/videos that you'll regret someday. NOTE: • To UNINSTALL this app you must deactivate it first in Settings > Security > Device Administrators.

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

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

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Aug 4, 2020
Antivirus scan passed Jan 17, 2021
Signed byCN=Leonard Silagan, O=lcs, C=ph
Signing certificate (SHA-1)54:51:50:13:CB:DC:09:9A:17:DF:05:3A:38:3D:AF:B9:C0:C9:DF:13
File MD58d5daf633fc08081fdd7129bfccb8904
Uploaded by “split-store” Gold tier · 24,358 followers · uploading since 2019

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Permissions (5)

Camera Block requests 5 permissions, none of them sensitive.

In-app purchases (Google Play Billing) com.android.vending.BILLING
Modify audio settings android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE

Required hardware & features

Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch

Camera Block 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 Camera Block free?

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

Is the Camera Block 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 8d5daf633fc08081fdd7129bfccb8904.