norypt-protect keeps your personal data private. The app works on your Android phone to protect your information during an emergency. It deletes your data if someone forces you to unlock your phone. It runs locally on your device. It does not use the internet. It does not track your movements. No servers store your files.
This app provides security for Android users. It includes several triggers to wipe your phone if necessary.
- Panic triggers: Press the power button five times to wipe your phone.
- USB wipe: The phone wipes if plugged into a computer while locked.
- Duress PIN: Enter a specific PIN to trigger a factory reset.
- SMS secret: Send a specific text message to wipe the device remotely.
- Low-battery switch: The phone wipes itself if the battery runs low while active.
The app keeps your data secure without needing a connection to the internet.
You need a device running Android 13 or higher. Most modern smartphones meet this requirement. Ensure your phone has enough battery life during the initial setup.
Visit this page to download the installer.
- Open the link on your Android device.
- Look for the latest release link at the top of the page.
- Tap the file ending in .apk to download it.
- Your phone might ask for permission to install apps from unknown sources. Select Allow.
- Tap Install to finish the process.
Once you install the app, open it from your home screen. The app will ask for specific permissions.
The app needs permission to act as a device administrator. This permission allows the app to perform a factory reset when you trigger the alarm.
- Open the main menu.
- Select Settings.
- Tap Device Admin Apps.
- Toggle the switch for norypt-protect to On.
You choose which triggers you want to activate. Avoid choosing every option if you fear accidental activation.
- To enable the power button trigger, go to Settings and toggle the Power button switch.
- To set a duress PIN, select Security settings and enter a numeric code. This code must differ from your main unlock PIN.
- To use the SMS trigger, provide a trusted phone number and a secret word. The app wipes the device only when it receives this exact word from the trusted number.
This app does not contain tracking software. It does not send your data to any external server. You remain the owner of your information at all times. Because the app does not use the internet, it cannot leak your secrets over a network.
Test your settings before you rely on them. Do not perform a full wipe test unless you have backed up your phone data.
- Create a full backup of your phone photos, contacts, and messages.
- Store the backup on an external hard drive or a secure cloud account.
- Trigger one of your chosen signals, such as the power button sequence.
- Verify that the device starts the wipe process.
- Restore your data from your backup.
A factory reset deletes everything on your phone. You cannot undo this action. The app resets your device to the state it was in when you bought it. Always keep copies of your essential files on a separate device.
If the app does not trigger correctly, check the following items.
- Battery optimization: Some Android versions put apps to sleep. Go to your phone settings, search for Battery Optimization, and set norypt-protect to Not Optimized.
- Permissions: Revisit the Device Admin list to ensure the app still has access.
- Startup: Make sure the app runs in the background. Do not swipe the app away in your recent tasks menu if you want the panic triggers to work at all times.
This project operates under the GPL-3.0 license. This means you may use and share the software freely. You can read the full text of the license on the project page.
You can contribute to the project by reporting issues on the main page. Direct your feedback through the issue tracker. The developers value reports that help improve security for everyone.
The app works best on privacy-focused operating systems like GrapheneOS or CalyxOS. It remains compatible with standard Android 13 and newer versions. If you use a custom operating system, ensure you enable the proper accessibility services in your system settings.
Check your phone settings once a month. Confirm that all protection switches remain in the correct position. Verify that the app still has permission to act as an administrator. Regular checks ensure your emergency system remains ready when you need it.