CrookCatcher • Anti-Theft

CrookCatcher – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. What is CrookCatcher?

CrookCatcher is a phone security app that captures a photo and GPS location when someone enters the wrong password, PIN, or pattern on your device. It then emails you the intruder's photo and location to help recover your phone or identify snoopers.

2. How does CrookCatcher work?

When an incorrect unlock attempt is made, CrookCatcher silently takes a photo using your front (or optionally rear) camera, gathers the device's location, and sends all this information to your email.

3. Is CrookCatcher free to use?

Yes! CrookCatcher offers essential security features for free, including:

• Intruder photo capture

• GPS location detection

• Email alerts

You can upgrade to PRO for advanced security tools.

4. What additional features come with the PRO version?

CrookCatcher PRO includes:

• Video recording of intruders with sound

• Use of the back camera for wider context

• Auto-upload of images and videos to Google Drive

• Fake home screen to trick intruders

• Custom lock screen message

• Disguised app icon and name

• Customizable alert email subject and hidden notifications

• Pattern lock for CrookCatcher itself

• Detection of break-ins even after a successful unlock

• Protection against shutdown attempts (experimental)

5. What does the "Catch After Unlock" feature do?

Even if an intruder correctly guesses your password after a few wrong attempts, CrookCatcher will still capture a photo and send an alert to notify you of the suspicious activity.

6. How does the shutdown protection feature work?

CrookCatcher can try to block the power menu, quick settings, and notification shade to prevent a thief from turning off your phone or enabling airplane mode.

⚠️ Note: This is an experimental feature and may not work on all devices. Requires accessibility permission.

7. Will CrookCatcher drain my battery?

No. CrookCatcher only activates when someone enters the wrong password, so it uses almost no battery when inactive.

8. What devices is CrookCatcher compatible with?

CrookCatcher is compatible with most Android devices, but:

• It may not work with pop-up/selfie cameras

• It does not trigger on fingerprint unlock errors

• On Android 13+, a system notification will appear when the camera is used

9. What permissions does CrookCatcher require?

To function properly, CrookCatcher uses:

• Camera access to capture intruder photos

• Location access for GPS detection

• Device Administrator to monitor unlock attempts securely

• Accessibility permission for shutdown protection (optional)

10. What happens after a phone reboot?

You must unlock your phone once after a reboot to reactivate CrookCatcher. This is due to Android system limitations.

11. How can I upload intruder evidence to the cloud?

With CrookCatcher PRO, photos and videos can be automatically uploaded to your Google Drive, allowing remote access even if your phone is stolen.

12. Can I hide the app from intruders?

Yes! You can:

• Change the app’s icon and name

• Lock the app with a pattern

• Disable notifications for added stealth

13. Is my data private and secure?

Yes. CrookCatcher is designed with privacy in mind. Learn more about how your data is handled at:
🔗 www.crookcatcher.app/privacy

14. Where can I get help or support?

Visit our help center at:
🔧 www.crookcatcher.app
You’ll find FAQs, guides, and contact options.

15. How many people use CrookCatcher?

Over 8 million users across 190+ countries trust CrookCatcher, with 500 million+ intruder photos captured since 2014.

16. How can I download CrookCatcher?

CrookCatcher is available on the Google Play Store.
👉 Download now and take control of your phone’s security!