DESCRIPTION
This app improves your privacy by shutting down the phone after 10 failed screen unlock attempts. Root access is required. Phone power will be shut down and a complete reboot required on the next power on.
INSTRUCTIONS
After installation, open the app. It will lead you to the settings menu where you need to enable administrator permissions, so that it can detect failed unlocks. Make sure you run at least one test of 10 unlock attempts with wrong pin/password, to verify that the app is compabile with your phone and OS version.
SPECIFICATIONS
- Time to shutdown initiated: < 1 second.
- Time to shutdown completed: ~8 seconds (as tested on Nexus 4 running rooted Android 4.4 KitKat and typical communication apps).
- Tested on Nexus 4 phone and Nexus 7 tablet.
- Tested on Android KitKat operating system. Should also work with other 4.x+ versions of Android.
- Tested with PIN and Password locks. Should also work with other screen lock types.
KNOWN ISSUES
The method used for shutting down the phone may not work on all phones and OS versions. Please make sure you follow the instructions before use.
DONATIONS
Running the app from the main menu will open a PayPal donation page in the default web browser. All donation proceeds will be used for future enhancements.