Description
Collects and analyzes mobile radio data to make you aware of your mobile network
security and to warn you about threats like fake base stations (IMSI catchers),
user tracking and over-the-air updates. With SnoopSnitch you can use the data
collected in the GSM Security Map at <a href="https://gsmmap.org">https://gsmmap.org</a> and contribute your own
data to GSM Map.
Requirements:
* Qualcomm-based Android phone (see <a href="https://opensource.srlabs.de/projects/snoopsnitch/wiki/DeviceList">device list</a>)
* Stock Android ROM, version 4.1 or later
* Note: Custom Android ROMs like CyanogenMod may or may not work, depending on the availability of a Qualcomm DIAG kernel driver (DIAG_CHAR).
* Root privileges on phone
Incompatible Devices:
* Samsung Galaxy S2 & S3
* Nexus 5 with stock Android
* Huawei Ascend Y300
Anti-features
Properties of this app that are worth knowing about before installing.
- NonFreeNet
- Tracking
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Permissions
What the app asks the system for. Android only grants sensitive access after you confirm it.
- Precise locationDetermine the location via GPS.
- Approximate locationDetermine the location via the network.
- Internet accessSend and receive data over the internet.
- Place callsCall phone numbers without asking again.
- Phone stateDetect ongoing calls and read device information.
- Network stateCheck whether and how the device is connected.
- ANSWER_PHONE_CALLS
- Send SMSSend text messages (may cost money).
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- Receive SMSProcess incoming text messages.
- Write storageCreate and change files on the device storage.
- Read storageRead files on the device storage.
- ACCESS_SUPERUSER
- Prevent sleepingKeep the device from going to sleep.
- Run at startupStart automatically after the device is switched on.
- VibrationControl the vibration alert.
- Foreground serviceKeep running in the background, visible in the status bar.
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