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Sentry

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Enforce security policies

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About Sentry

Tiny app to enforce security policies of your device.

It can:

* limit the maximum number of failed password attempts

* disable USB data connections (Android 12, USB HAL 1.3, Device Owner)

* disable safe boot mode (Android 7, Device Owner)

* notify on failed password attempt

* notify when an app without Internet permission got it after an update

Be aware that the app may not work in safe mode.

Permissions:

* DEVICE_ADMIN - limit the maximum number of failed password attempts

* DEVICE_OWNER - disable USB data connections

* NOTIFICATION_LISTENER - receive lock/package events

* QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES - receive all package events

It is Free Open Source Software.

License: GPL-3

What's new in 1.1.2

disable safe boot mode option (Android 7, Device Owner) update Russian translation, thanks to Dmitry Grigoryev (icecom), Photon_Gilbert

How to install Sentry

  1. Tap Download — the app's official page on F-Droid opens.
  2. Install it with the F-Droid app (recommended, for automatic updates), or use the download button on that page.
  3. If Android asks, allow the F-Droid app or your browser to install apps, then tap Install.
  4. Open Sentry from your app drawer.

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