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CamLock on Windows Pc

Developed By: 42Gears Mobility Systems

License: Free

Rating: 5,0/5 - 1 votes

Last Updated: April 23, 2024

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version	1.8.8
Size	3.7 MB
Release Date	April 27, 24
Category	Tools Apps
App Permissions: Allows an app to create windows using the type TYPE_APPLICATION_OVERLAY, shown on top of all other apps. [see more (9)]
What's New: 1. Improvements [see more]
Description from Developer: CamLock is a light-weight, non-intrusive camera blocking application developed by 42Gears. It is designed to protect sensitive business information within the business premises. Th... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download CamLock and install on Windows PC. CamLock is free Tools app, developed by 42Gears Mobility Systems. Latest version of CamLock is 1.8.8, was released on 2024-04-27 (updated on 2024-04-23). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 500. Overall rating of CamLock is 5,0. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 1 users, 1 users had rated it 5*, 1 users had rated it 1*.

How to install CamLock on Windows?

Instruction on how to install CamLock on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install CamLock on Windows PC by using Android App Player such as BlueStacks, LDPlayer, Nox, KOPlayer, ...

Before you start, you will need to download the APK/XAPK installer file, you can find download button on top of this page. Save it to easy-to-find location.

[Note] You can also download older versions of this app on bottom of this page.

Below you will find a detailed step-by-step guide, but I want to give you a fast overview of how it works. All you need is an emulator that will emulate an Android device on your Windows PC and then you can install applications and use it - you see you're playing it on Android, but this runs not on a smartphone or tablet, it runs on a PC.

If this doesn't work on your PC, or you cannot install, comment here and we will help you!

Install using BlueStacks
Install using NoxPlayer

Step By Step Guide To Install CamLock using BlueStacks

Download and Install BlueStacks at: https://www.bluestacks.com. The installation procedure is quite simple. After successful installation, open the Bluestacks emulator. It may take some time to load the Bluestacks app initially. Once it is opened, you should be able to see the Home screen of Bluestacks.
Open the APK/XAPK file: Double-click the APK/XAPK file to launch BlueStacks and install the application. If your APK/XAPK file doesn't automatically open BlueStacks, right-click on it and select Open with... Browse to the BlueStacks. You can also drag-and-drop the APK/XAPK file onto the BlueStacks home screen
Once installed, click "CamLock" icon on the home screen to start using, it'll work like a charm :D

[Note 1] For better performance and compatibility, choose BlueStacks 5 Nougat 64-bit read more

[Note 2] about Bluetooth: At the moment, support for Bluetooth is not available on BlueStacks. Hence, apps that require control of Bluetooth may not work on BlueStacks.

How to install CamLock on Windows PC using NoxPlayer

Download & Install NoxPlayer at: https://www.bignox.com. The installation is easy to carry out.
Drag the APK/XAPK file to the NoxPlayer interface and drop it to install
The installation process will take place quickly. After successful installation, you can find "CamLock" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

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Download older versions

Other versions available: 1.8.8 , 1.8.7 , 1.8.5 , 1.8.1.

Download CamLock 1.8.8 on Windows PC – 3.7 MB

Download CamLock 1.8.7 on Windows PC – 3.6 MB

Download CamLock 1.8.5 on Windows PC – 3.6 MB

Download CamLock 1.8.1 on Windows PC – 3.6 MB

CamLock is a light-weight, non-intrusive camera blocking application developed by 42Gears. It is designed to protect sensitive business information within the business premises. The application seamlessly integrates with any visitor or attendance management system, helping prevent data breach of any sort.

CamLock activates and deactivates smartphone cameras based on employee activity, location, and/or time of day. The solution is designed to prevent hackers and competitors from gaining access to business-critical information by leveraging a phone’s camera.

Although the solution is useful for business across all industry verticals, businesses in the healthcare, pharmaceutical, banking, automotive, and retail sectors stand to benefit the most from it.

Primary Features
Light-weight application that doesn’t disrupt the workflow
Enrol your device using QR Code enrollment
Helps block device cameras based on device activity, location, and time of day
Restrict employees/visitors from uninstalling the CamLock agent on the device.
Integrates with current attendance and visitor management systems to block camera applications.

Benefits of Using CamLock

Prevent potential revenue loss due to data leak
Ensure only devices that adhere to the company’s compliance and security policies are allowed inside

Versions
Supported on Android devices running Android 7.0 and above.

Sensitive permissions needed for CamLock
Enable Background Location: This permission status has be set to “Allow all the time” status for the application to be able to capture location of the device.CamLock requires this permission to enable advanced device management feature to work such as restricting use of camera in a specified location etc.

Enable Accessibility Settings: Clicking on this option, the users will be directed to, “Accessibility” section of System settings. Users should select the CamLock Application and grant the Accessibility permissions to prevent the user from revoking the CamLock agent permissions.

How to uninstall CamLock application?
Employee/Visitor will only be able to uninstall the CamLock Application when the device has moved away from the designated Geo-Fence or Work Location set by the IT admin.
Important Links:
Get started with Camlock-
Website: https://www.42gears.com/solutions/capabilities/intelligent-camera-blocking/
Email: - techsupport@42gears.com

Note : The user must grant multiple special permissions. During setup, permission usage and consent will be displayed.

1. Improvements

Allows an app to create windows using the type TYPE_APPLICATION_OVERLAY, shown on top of all other apps.
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows applications to access information about Wi-Fi networks.
Allows an app to access approximate location.
Allows an app to access precise location.
Allows an application to receive the ACTION_BOOT_COMPLETED that is broadcast after the system finishes booting.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Required to be able to access the camera device.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.