The Sentry

Advanced personal security - including live location, check-in & panic alarms.

SAJEvans · uk.co.thesentry.sentry

Not rated yet 100+ downloads v2.1.7 19 MB Android 8.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v2.1.7 (240)
Updated: Aug 15, 2026 (2 months ago)
APK size: 19 MB
Requires: Android 8.0+ (API 26)
CPU support: Any (no native code)
Category: Tools (app)
Listed since: Mar 11, 2021 (at least)
Permissions: 26 (10 sensitive)
Website: thesentry.co.uk
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

The Sentry is an app by SAJEvans in the Tools category, listed since at least March 2021. It has no native code, so it runs on any Android processor.

Since version 2.0.3, the minimum Android version rose from 6.0 to 8.0. It asks for 26 permissions, 10 of them sensitive, including precise location, camera and record audio. It asks for the same permissions as version 2.1.6. The app offers in-app purchases through Google Play.

What's new in v2.1.7

Performance updates

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

Get your team home safe =================== Give your team an advanced personal security App with features including live location sharing, check in function and one touch panic alarms. Deter would-be attackers and get help ============================= Instantly activate panic alarm using one touch buttons on home screen. User’s live location is immediately sent to their chosen contacts. The loud alarm’s siren sounds and a bright light flashes to attract attention. The silent alarm gives no outward clue that users have summoned help. Disarming the alarm requires user’s biometric or pin code entry. Live location sharing, multiple users, global coverage ======================================= Users share their live location with their network, worldwide coverage. Check in for lone workers, out of office work, students or night staff. Flashing panic alert Icon displays on map, showing where assistance is needed. Multiple users can both see and be seen by their networks on the same map. Just checking in ============= Team members check in at the touch of a button. Users decide timeframe to share their location from 1 minute to 24 hours. Global coverage with multiple users visible on same map. Safety at your fingertips ================== One touch panic button ------------------------ Activate either a loud or silent alarm from an easy access, one touch panic button on the phone’s home screen. Live location map ------------------- A constantly updating map with global coverage allows multiple users to share their location when they check in or activate their panic alarm. Instant notifications --------------------- An unlimited number of selected contacts receive instant notifications with live location if the user checks in or their panic alarm is triggered. Check in feature ----------------- One click says “I am OK and I am here”. User decides the duration of location sharing from 1 minute to 24 hours. 'Fake Call' Widget. ----------------- Get out of a tricky situation fast by triggering a fake incoming call from your home screen.

Version history

4 versions are listed, going back to v2.0.3. Since v2.1.5 it requires Android 8.0+.

v2.1.7 LATEST Aug 15, 2026 19 MB TRUSTED v2.1.6 Oct 21, 2025 19 MB TRUSTED v2.1.5 Aug 23, 2025 15.4 MB TRUSTED v2.0.3 Jan 6, 2024 20 MB TRUSTED

All 4 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Aug 15, 2026.
Certificate from Google Play App Signing Google keeps the signing key for the developer, so the certificate carries Google's name.
Same certificate as the 2 other versions checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Aug 15, 2026
Validated against Google Play Aug 15, 2026
Signed byCN=Android, OU=Android, O=Google Inc., L=Mountain View, ST=California, C=US
Signing certificate (SHA-1)2A:81:04:1C:36:76:58:5A:8A:31:BD:E7:BF:B8:57:A9:68:EE:CD:7A
File MD57d41a569deda6addb9a222f9e3697fba
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (26)

The Sentry requests 26 permissions, 10 of them sensitive.

Approximate location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
Bluetooth scan Sensitive android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN
Camera Sensitive android.permission.CAMERA
Modify shared storage Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Precise location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
Read media images Sensitive android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES
Read media video Sensitive android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VIDEO
Read media visual user selected Sensitive android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VISUAL_USER_SELECTED
Read phone status and identity Sensitive android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE
Record audio (microphone) Sensitive android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO
Bluetooth android.permission.BLUETOOTH
Bluetooth admin android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADMIN
Control vibration android.permission.VIBRATE
Foreground service location android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_LOCATION
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
In-app purchases (Google Play Billing) com.android.vending.BILLING
Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) uk.co.thesentry.sentry.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Modify audio settings android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
Record video android.permission.RECORD_VIDEO
Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
Show notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
Use biometric hardware android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC
Use fingerprint hardware android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Bluetooth android.hardware.bluetooth
Bluetooth Low Energy android.hardware.bluetooth_le
Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
Location android.hardware.location
Microphone android.hardware.microphone
Portrait screen android.hardware.screen.portrait

The Sentry APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of The Sentry for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 8.0 or later. Version 2.0.3 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 6.0 and later. It is an old build: apps that rely on online services may no longer connect when they are this old. Get version 2.0.3 · 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 The Sentry free?

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

Is The Sentry 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 7d41a569deda6addb9a222f9e3697fba.