https://github.com/husnaintaj/lockation

Applock for android that automatically unlocks your apps based on your current Location/WiFi
https://github.com/husnaintaj/lockation

android applocker

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Applock for android that automatically unlocks your apps based on your current Location/WiFi

• Host: GitHub
• URL: https://github.com/husnaintaj/lockation
• Owner: HusnainTaj
• License: mit
• Created: 2024-07-05T17:08:12.000Z (6 months ago)
• Default Branch: main
• Last Pushed: 2024-07-13T12:10:09.000Z (6 months ago)
• Last Synced: 2024-07-13T14:29:07.794Z (6 months ago)
• Topics: android, applocker
• Language: Kotlin
• Homepage: https://lockation.github.io
• Size: 6.05 MB
• Stars: 0
• Watchers: 2
• Forks: 0
• Open Issues: 0
• Metadata Files:
  • Readme: readme.md
  • License: LICENSE

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# Lockation

Lockation is an Android application that automatically unlocks your apps based on your Location or WiFi.

To see screenshots or try the app, visit the [Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.taj.lockation) page.

> [!important]

> Lockation was a hobby project made for learning Android Development. Bugs and security vulnerabilities may exist, so it should not be used to protect your apps.

> 

> This repo should only be used for learning and educational purposes.

## Features

- Monitors when an app opens to show the lock screen if necessary.

- Automatically unlocks your apps if you are within a certain area (`Safe Location`), or connected to a known WiFi (`Safe WiFi`).

- Conversely, automatically locks your apps if the device is not within a `Safe Location` or not connected to a `Safe WiFi`.

- Storing data in a local database using Room.

- Premium Subscription Management using Android Billing Client

## Permissions Required

Due to the nature of this app, it requires some special/sensitive permissions in order to work:

- `Location` - Required to get information about your current Location and connected WiFi to un/lock apps.

- `Background Location` - Required to be able to monitor Location and WiFi changes to un/lock the apps.

- `Notifications` - Required to inform you about the applock status and any important actions needed.

- `Usage Stats` - Access to device's usage statistics is required to monitor when an app opens to show the lock screen if necessary.

- `Overlay` - Required to show the lock screen, while Lockation is in the background, when you open a locked app.

## Technologies and Services used

- Java/Kotlin

- Jetpack Compose

- Gradle

- AndroidX Room Database

- Android Billing Client

## Building the Project

1. Clone the repository.

2. Open the project in `Android Studio Iguana | 2023.2.1 Patch 1` or later.

3. Sync the Gradle files and build the project.

## License

The project is available as open source under the terms of the [MIT License](http://opensource.org/licenses/MIT).