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Download Lockwatch – Thief Catcher APK 8.0.0 arm64-v8a, armeabi-v7a, x86, x86_64 · Android 27+

By BlokeTech • Updated July 12, 2026
Tools arm64-v8a, armeabi-v7a, x86, x86_64 Native (Java/Kotlin) 3.27 MB
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This is the arm64-v8a, armeabi-v7a, x86, x86_64 build of Lockwatch – Thief Catcher 8.0.0. Pick this build if your device's primary ABI matches.

File size: 3.3 MB   •   Min Android: 27   •   Target Android: 36   •   Version code: 800   •   Framework: Native (Java/Kotlin)   •   Permissions: 20

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File Information

Package Namecom.bloketech.lockwatch
Version Name8.0.0
Version Code800
Architecturearm64-v8a, armeabi-v7a, x86, x86_64
Min Android VersionAndroid 27 (API 36)
Main Activitycom.bloketech.lockwatch.MainActivity
FrameworkNative (Java/Kotlin)
File Size3.27 MB
Signature (SHA1)25B8DB002C9702A22F1C6C5F7465B4C72507E02A
File Hash (SHA256)49960eafa0996bfbe7aa98d0807dc5f578491aeab0d9bd0bcb3f9975923c430d

What's New

Lockwatch now supports power on and device unlock alerts even while your device is in a locked-down direct boot state.

App Description

Lockwatch secretly takes a photo using the front camera when someone enters an incorrect unlock code on your phone. It then emails you a picture of the intruder along with their GPS location, without them knowing.

The app has helped recover many lost and stolen phones, and has been featured in several TV and online news stories.

Lockwatch uses Android's built-in lock screen and has a small app size, running only when an incorrect unlock code is entered.

Note: You must enter at least four digits or dots for each unlock attempt to be counted. If the correct code is entered within 10 seconds, Lockwatch will not send the email to avoid false alarms.

The app offers additional features, such as the ability to attach multiple photos and audio clips to the email, email notifications when a new SIM card is inserted or when the phone is turned on.

For help with Lockwatch, please visit

bloketech.com/lockwatch/help

.

This app uses the Device Administrator permission to monitor screen unlock attempts.
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APK Permissions 20

  • android.permission.ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION
  • android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
  • android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
  • android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
  • android.permission.CAMERA
  • android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE
  • android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
  • android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_CAMERA
  • android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC
  • android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_LOCATION
  • android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MICROPHONE
  • android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS
  • android.permission.INTERNET
  • android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE
  • android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
  • android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO
  • android.permission.REQUEST_DELETE_PACKAGES
  • android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
  • com.android.vending.BILLING
  • com.bloketech.lockwatch.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
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Frequently Asked Questions about Lockwatch – Thief Catcher APK

This variant is built for devices that report `arm64-v8a, armeabi-v7a, x86, x86_64` as their primary ABI. If your device's CPU matches, this is the smallest, fastest version to install.

Yes — the APK's signature has been cryptographically verified against the publisher's signing key. The SHA-256 hash is shown in the File Information panel so you can independently confirm the file matches the original release.

Android 27 (API level 36) or newer. Older devices will refuse the install.

Install a free app like 'CPU-Z' or 'Droid Hardware Info' from the Play Store and look at the ABI / Instruction Set row. Most phones made after 2017 are arm64-v8a; if in doubt, download the universal variant.

All variants are functionally identical — same features, same version. They differ only in which CPU architectures the native code is compiled for, and (sometimes) which screen densities the included graphics target. Pick the one that matches your device for the smallest install size, or pick 'Universal' if you're unsure.