PhoneAccount Abuse Detector

PhoneAccount Abuse Detector for Android 9.0+ devices
AppID:space.linuxct.phoneaccountdetector
Author:linuxct
License:AGPL-3.0-only
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InRepoSince:2021-12-12
LastRepoUpdate:2022-10-05
LastAppUpdate:2022-10-05
LastVersion:3.1
Categories:Security, Phone & SMS
APK source:
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PhoneAccount Abuse Detector is a simple application to enumerate and detect any application that (ab)uses adding an indefinite amount of PhoneAccount(s) to Android's TelecomManager.

What's the background of this? In short: malicious or even just improperly programmed applications can, intentionally or not, block your device from the ability to call emergency numbers. If you are in such a situation, this app helps you to find the culprit – which you then can uninstall (of disable).

For details on the vulnerability, check the article by Mishaal Rahman here.

NOTE: the app's source repo has been archived on 2023-04-28, so there will be no more updates.

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While you can download the APKs here directly, you should preferably use an F-Droid client so the app stays up-to-date on your device. Some clients have this repo enabled by default, e.g. Neo Store, Droid-ify, or, of course, the IzzyOnDroid client by Sunil. With others (like the official client) you'll have to add this repo manually (see the hint on top of the package list for how to do that).

Packages

Version 3.1 (2022-10-05) no RB details yet help icon

Android Versions:
  • Target: 13.0
  • MinVer: 6.0
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