At a glance
- Latest version
- v1.0.0 (16010000)
- Updated
- Oct 30, 2024 (1 year ago)
- APK size
- 3.5 MB
- Requires
- Android 4.1+ (API 16)
- CPU support
- x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM (legacy), ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
- Category
- Tools (app)
- Listed since
- Sep 11, 2019 (at least)
- Permissions
- 11 (3 sensitive)
- Developer contact
- [email protected]
- Privacy
- Developer's privacy policy
About this APK
Shield for Whatsapp is an app by apps talavera in the Tools category, listed since at least September 2019. 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.
It asks for 11 permissions, 3 of them sensitive: camera, display over other apps and package usage stats.
What's new in v1.0.0
Description
From the listing uploaded by “catappult”.
Security & authenticity
Signing certificate
- Certificate issued to “Lock Screen for WhatsApp” The developer's name — though anyone can put any name in a certificate.
Store checks and file details
- Developer signature not checked yet Sep 15, 2017
- Antivirus scan passed Jun 16, 2020
- Signed byCN=Shield Protector for WhatsApp, OU=Lock Screen for WhatsApp, O=Lock Screen for WhatsApp, L=Lock Screen for WhatsApp, ST=Lock Screen for WhatsApp, C=Lock Screen for WhatsApp
- Signing certificate (SHA-1)44:FE:2E:16:A6:59:5E:40:50:15:1C:38:8E:E7:CC:D3:CE:C3:84:96
- File MD5f8d3d3c42615040a9e9fedb1d22408f4
- Uploaded by “catappult” Platinum tier · 1,377 followers · uploading since 2018
Scans and ratings come from the source store; the certificate comparisons are AAPKs's own, made from the files' published signatures. AAPKs doesn't scan files itself — compare the MD5 and signer after downloading.
Permissions (11)
Shield for Whatsapp requests 11 permissions, 3 of them sensitive.
- Camera Sensitive android.permission.CAMERA
- Display over other apps Sensitive android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW
- Package usage stats Sensitive android.permission.PACKAGE_USAGE_STATS
- Control vibration android.permission.VIBRATE
- Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
- Get tasks android.permission.GET_TASKS
- Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
- Push messaging (app-defined) private.whatsapp.pass.permission.C2D_MESSAGE
- Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
- Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
- View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
Required hardware & features
- Camera android.hardware.camera
- Camera autofocus android.hardware.camera.autofocus
- Portrait screen android.hardware.screen.portrait
- Touchscreen android.hardware.touchscreen
Shield for Whatsapp 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 the Shield for Whatsapp APK safe?
No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Unknown. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is f8d3d3c42615040a9e9fedb1d22408f4.
