FadCam

FadCam

Background video recorder, screen recorder and remote camera control.

Camera Multimedia Recorder

Download (66 MB)

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Description

FadCam is a privacy-focused, open-source multimedia recorder designed for continuous and crash-safe reliable recording use cases.

Key Features: Background video recording with screen off • Dashcam-style recording for driving/riding • Android screen recording with annotation tools • Live streaming over local network • Remote camera control through web UI • Fragmented MP4 format (zero corruption risk) • Custom watermark text overlays

Perfect for: CCTV camera at home - monitor and control via FadCam Remote web UI • Dashcam while driving or riding • Feature-rich screen recorder for Android (no watermarks) • Security monitoring and content creation

All features work without ads or trackers.

FadCam Pro is also available for lifetime access purchase - check my Patreon link inside the app for details.

What’s new (3.0.1)

• Major update: Added screen recording with annotations, live streaming with remote control, Pro features, fragmented MP4 (no corruption), custom watermarks, What's New page, and standalone beta.
• Performance: 45-50% less CPU, 28-33% better battery, 30% less memory.
• UX: Cleaner interface, better settings, improved audio.
• Fixes: Video corruption, memory leaks, stability.
• Transforms FadCam into a full multimedia suite with privacy focus.

Anti-features

Properties of this app that are worth knowing about before installing.

  • NonFreeNet

Versions

Version Date Size Requires Android Download
3.0.1 current
b3a0cd1685d530ea…
 2025-12-19 66 MB API 28
1.5.0
3f360107ce9e053a…
 2025-06-27 60 MB API 28
1.4.0
4a1c5333f85b0f7a…
 2025-06-19 60 MB API 28

Permissions

What the app asks the system for. Android only grants sensitive access after you confirm it.

  • Bluetooth connectionConnect to paired Bluetooth devices.
  • Bluetooth scanSearch for nearby Bluetooth devices.
  • BluetoothConnect to Bluetooth devices.
  • BLUETOOTH_ADMIN
  • VideosRead videos from the media library.
  • WRITE_MEDIA_VIDEO
  • Audio settingsAdjust volume and audio output.
  • HIGH_SAMPLING_RATE_SENSORS
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  • Read storageRead files on the device storage.
  • VibrationControl the vibration alert.
  • Write storageCreate and change files on the device storage.
  • Full file accessAccess all files on the device.
  • Precise locationDetermine the location via GPS.
  • Approximate locationDetermine the location via the network.
  • Internet accessSend and receive data over the internet.
  • Network stateCheck whether and how the device is connected.
  • Wi-Fi stateRead information about the Wi-Fi connection.
  • CameraTake photos and videos.
  • Display over other appsDraw content on top of other apps.
  • FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SPECIAL_USE
  • MicrophoneRecord audio.
  • Prevent sleepingKeep the device from going to sleep.
  • Foreground serviceKeep running in the background, visible in the status bar.
  • FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK
  • NotificationsShow notifications.
  • FOREGROUND_SERVICE_CAMERA
  • FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PROJECTION
  • FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MICROPHONE
  • FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC
  • REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS
  • BiometricsUnlock with fingerprint or face.
  • FingerprintUnlock with a fingerprint.
  • fadcam.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

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