CrookCatcher — Anti theft on Windows Pc
Developed By: Jakob S. Harteg
License: Free
Rating: 4,2/5 - 66.203 votes
Last Updated: April 16, 2024
App Details
| Version |
2.2.12 |
| Size |
7.9 MB |
| Release Date |
September 10, 24 |
| Category |
Tools Apps |
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App Permissions:
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming. [see more (16)]
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What's New:
- Important bug fixes and layout improvements- New: A start delay for audio recording and alarms can be set such that interference can be avoided. - If you... [see more]
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Description from Developer:
CrookCatcher is an app that takes a picture when someone tries to unlock your phone with the wrong PIN, password or pattern. It then secretly emails you the picture, the GPS locati... [read more]
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About this app
On this page you can download CrookCatcher — Anti theft and install on Windows PC. CrookCatcher — Anti theft is free Tools app, developed by Jakob S. Harteg. Latest version of CrookCatcher — Anti theft is 2.2.12, was released on 2024-09-10 (updated on 2024-04-16). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 5,000,000. Overall rating of CrookCatcher — Anti theft is 4,2. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 66,203 users, 9,786 users had rated it 5*, 46,092 users had rated it 1*.
How to install CrookCatcher — Anti theft on Windows?
Instruction on how to install CrookCatcher — Anti theft on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop
In this post, I am going to show you how to install CrookCatcher — Anti theft 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!
Step By Step Guide To Install CrookCatcher — Anti theft 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 "CrookCatcher — Anti theft" 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 CrookCatcher — Anti theft 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 "CrookCatcher — Anti theft" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.
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CrookCatcher is an app that takes a picture when someone tries to unlock your phone with the wrong PIN, password or pattern. It then secretly emails you the picture, the GPS location and estimated address of your phone. CrookCatcher helps thousands around the world protect their phones from thieves and unauthorized users.
🌐 Worldwide in use
With over 5 million downloads, CrookCatcher has helped countless people worldwide identifying thieves and recovering stolen phones.
🔒 Android's built-in lock screen protection
CrookCatcher utilises Android's built-in lock screen for a seamless and secure experience.
🔋 Battery
CrookCatcher is only active upon incorrect password, PIN, or pattern entries, remaining idle at other times to save battery 💤.
🥳 Essential Features (Free)
✅ Take picture
✅ Find phone GPS location
✅ Send alert emails with picture and location
⭐⭐ PRO Features ⭐⭐
✅ Take multiple pictures with both cameras
✅ Record sound clip
✅ Sound alarm
✅ Show custom message to thief on lock screen
✅ Show a fake home screen: if someone forces you to hand over your unlocked phone
✅ Take a picture when someone unlocks the phone successfully after previous failed attempts
✅ Postpone sending email if phone has no internet connection
✅ Change email subject: so a thief doesn't see revealing email notifications
✅ Lock the app with a pattern
✅ Disguise app: change CrookCatcher icon to a files icon.
✅ No ads
🧪 Experimental features
Enhance your device's security by blocking the power menu, quick tiles menu, and notification shade on the lock screen. This feature automatically turns off the screen and captures pictures if unauthorized access is detected. Please note that this is an experimental feature and may not be compatible with all devices. CrookCatcher utilizes the accessibility permission to detect and control these elements on the lock screen. (Currently being rolled out.)
🔑 Device Administrator Permission
This app uses the Device Administrator permission to securely monitor unlock attempts.
❗ Important Notes
- Due to Android security precautions, your phone must be unlocked once after reboot for CrookCatcher to access the camera.
- CrookCatcher does not support pop-up cameras or fingerprint errors.
- On android 13 and above, you will see a mandatory system notification when the camera is in use.
🛠 Help & Support
For more information please visit www.crookcatcher.app
For frequently asked questions, please visit www.crookcatcher.app/help
To learn how CrookCatcher respects your privacy, please visit www.crookcatcher.app/privacy.
Protect your phone from theft and unauthorised access with CrookCatcher!
- Important bug fixes and layout improvements
- New: A start delay for audio recording and alarms can be set such that interference can be avoided.
- If you live in the EU you will now be asked to consent to personalised advertising according to GDPR regulations. Please consider clicking consent if you wish to support the development of CrookCatcher as earnings on non-personalised ads are significantly lower.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.
Allows applications to disable the keyguard if it is not secure.
Required to be able to access the camera device.
Allows an application to write to external storage.
Allows an app to access precise location.
Allows an app to access approximate location.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows read only access to phone state, including the phone number of the device, current cellular network information, the status of any ongoing calls, and a list of any PhoneAccounts registered on the device.
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows an app to create windows using the type TYPE_APPLICATION_OVERLAY, shown on top of all other apps.
Allows an application to request deleting packages.
Allows an application to receive the ACTION_BOOT_COMPLETED that is broadcast after the system finishes booting.
Allows an app to use fingerprint hardware.
Allows an application to record audio.
Permission an application must hold in order to use ACTION_REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS.
Allows an application to read from external storage.
