Sonim SafeGuard

SafeGuard allows admins to lock apps and device features using a secure PIN.

Sonim Technologies, Inc · com.sonim.safeguard

Not rated yet 100K+ downloads v14.1.45.07 8.9 MB Android 10+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v14.1.45.07 (1414507)
Updated: Nov 18, 2025 (11 months ago)
APK size: 8.9 MB
Requires: Android 10+ (API 29)
CPU support: x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Category: Tools (app)
Listed since: May 18, 2023 (at least)
Permissions: 20 (2 sensitive)
Website: sonimtech.com
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Sonim SafeGuard is an app by Sonim Technologies, Inc in the Tools category, listed since at least May 2023. It includes native code for x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit and ARM 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.

It asks for 20 permissions, 2 of them sensitive: call phone and write settings. It asks for the same permissions as version 14.1.45.06. The app can read the advertising ID that ad and analytics services use.

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

NOTE: This application does not have its own Launcher icon. Please access it via Sonim SCOUT. You can ensure SCOUT is updated on your device here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sonim.scout. SafeGuard allows Enterprise Admins to control what applications and features can be accessed by end users. By setting a secure PIN, Enterprise Admins can ensure users are only accessing applications and features that are important to their work. By creating a SafeGuard profile via Sonim CLOUD (http://www.sonimcloud.com), Enterprise admins can set SafeGuard profiles completely over-the-air to registered devices. SafeGuard can also be set via the SafeGuard menu inside of the Sonim SCOUT application. SafeGuard features include: • Blocking access to any application installed on the device • Preventing the editing of Contacts • Blocking incoming calls from specific numbers • Blocking factory reset • Blocking access to USB • Blocking access to the Bluetooth Settings • Blocking access to the WiFi Settings • Blocking access to the Tethering/Mobile Hotspots Settings • Blocking access to the Location Settings • Blocking access to the Security Settings About Sonim Technologies: Sonim Technologies is the provider of the world's most rugged, water-submersible mobile phones designed specifically for workers in demanding and hazardous environments. We specialize in workforce-critical communication tools for vertical industries including construction, security guarding, oil, gas and chemical operations, utilities, transportation and logistics, forestry, agriculture and defense. Sonim has partnered with industry leading application developers to provide a suite of high-performance workforce-critical applications such as push-to-talk, lone worker/man-down safety services, mobile resource management and time and activity verification. Our solutions enable companies and governments to make their field workforces safe, efficient and accountable. Sonim phones are backed by a three-year comprehensive warranty, covering not only manufacturing defects, but even accidental damage. Sonim is also the international leader in intrinsically safe phones, devices certified to operate in potentially explosive atmospheres. The company is headquartered in San Mateo, California and offers its solutions through the world's leading mobile carriers.

Version history

3 versions are listed, going back to v13.1.45.02. Since v14.1.45.06 it requires Android 10+.

v14.1.45.07 LATEST Nov 18, 2025 8.9 MB TRUSTED v14.1.45.06 Mar 19, 2025 8.9 MB TRUSTED v13.1.45.02 Jun 3, 2024 3.3 MB TRUSTED

All 3 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Nov 18, 2025.
Certificate issued to “Sonim Technologies” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Same certificate as the 2 other versions checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Nov 18, 2025
Validated against Google Play Nov 18, 2025
Signed by[email protected], CN=www.sonimtech.com, OU=Sonim Technologies, O=Sonim Technologies, L=San Mateo, ST=California, C=US
Signing certificate (SHA-1)60:32:D0:98:2D:85:A4:FD:AF:6B:2B:8B:BD:D7:78:FF:7C:9C:9F:34
File MD553da21a33a5ca4006880efb23a69b9ef
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (20)

Sonim SafeGuard requests 20 permissions, 2 of them sensitive.

Call phone Sensitive android.permission.CALL_PHONE
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
Advertising ID com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID
Bluetooth android.permission.BLUETOOTH
Bluetooth admin android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADMIN
Bluetooth privileged android.permission.BLUETOOTH_PRIVILEGED
Call privileged android.permission.CALL_PRIVILEGED
Change wifi state android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Get tasks android.permission.GET_TASKS
Google Play install referrer com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) com.sonim.safeguard.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Master clear android.permission.MASTER_CLEAR
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
View Wi-Fi connections android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
Write secure settings android.permission.WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS

Required hardware & features

Bluetooth android.hardware.bluetooth
Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
Portrait screen android.hardware.screen.portrait
Wi-Fi android.hardware.wifi

Sonim SafeGuard APK: questions and answers

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 the Sonim SafeGuard 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 2 other versions checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 53da21a33a5ca4006880efb23a69b9ef.