Top 5 Android Settings to Secure Your Phone Against Theft
From theft detection to remote locking—learn the best Android settings to stop thieves in their tracks and how CrookCatcher backs you up when it matters most.
Catch phone thieves.
Recover your phone.
CrookCatcher for Android captures intruder photos and GPS location after failed unlock attempts.
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Protecting Phones
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How CrookCatcher Works
Users recover their phones in three simple steps
STEP 1
Capture Photo Proof
The moment someone enters the wrong password, CrookCatcher secretly captures their photo and exact location.
STEP 2
Get Instant Alert
You'll receive the intruder's photo and location instantly in your email inbox — before they even realize it happened.
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STEP 3
Recover Your Phone
Share the evidence with your community or local authorities to help track down and recover your phone safely.
It actually works, hear it from our users
More than 50,000 five-star reviews
★★★★★
Truly love this application. Yesterday my handset was stolen, but I had the picture of the thief, so with the help of some friends I recognized the thief and today I have my phone. 🥰🥰🥰
★★★★★
Excellent app for protection and security! CrookCatcher exceeded my expectations. It is discreet, efficient and does exactly what it promises. I loved the functionality of taking photos of those who try to unlock their cell phone the wrong way. Furthermore, sending location information and a photo via email is a big plus, especially in cases where the device is lost or stolen. The app is easy to configure and works perfectly.
★★★★★
I can't say this enough—thank you for making such an amazing app! I truly am in love with this app. CrookCatcher has recovered my cell phone 3 times now. I can't express my appreciation to you all for the effort spent over so many days, weeks, and even years making this amazing app. I thank you from the bottom of my heart for making my life just a little bit easier. I recommend this app to everyone. Everyone should have CrookCatcher installed on their cell phones; it is a truly amazing app. 😘
★★★★★
This is one of the best apps to catch anyone trying to steal your phone or the information in your phone without your authorization.
★★★★★
Awesome application! Finally a real security anti-thief app. Easy to install and use, and the PRO version is perfect. Worth every penny!
★★★★★
I am here just to say thank you to this app. I just recovered my phone, which was stolen from my workplace. I think this app should be downloaded to everyone's phone. It directly sends an alert message with a photo if anyone tries to open your lock. Wow... 5 out of 5!
★★★★★
A fantastic program; it helped me recover my phone from the thief.
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Get started easily with powerful protection
Easy Setup & No Registration
Get started in minutes with simple configuration—no signup, no hassle.
Privacy Protected
Your data stays local and private—we don't collect or store your personal information. Learn more about our privacy policy.
Battery Efficient
Minimal battery usage—only activates when wrong passwords are detected
All Features
Complete protection features—essential tools are free, Pro unlocks advanced security
FREE
Take pictures
FREE
Obtain location
FREE
Receive email alerts
Video capture
Build stronger evidence with video—capture the thief's voice and movements.
Google Drive upload
Access your evidence from anywhere—photos and videos saved automatically.
Back facing camera
See where thieves are hiding—capture their surroundings.
Alert Message
Scare thieves into returning your phone with a threatening message.
Alarm sound
Startle thieves and alert people nearby with a loud alarm.
Fake home screen
Trick thieves into thinking they unlocked your phone—capture more evidence.
App lock
Lock CrookCatcher with a pattern so thieves can't disable it.
Disguise app
Make CrookCatcher look like a file explorer so thieves won't find it.
Break in detection
Catch smart thieves—even if they guess your password, you'll still get alerts.
Custom email subject
Keep alerts hidden—customize email subjects so notifications stay secret.
Hide notifications
Stay invisible—notifications only appear after you unlock your phone.
EXPERIMENTAL
Block Power off and Airplane mode
Prevent thieves from disabling your phone. Learn more about blocking power menu.
Frequently Asked Questions
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