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HoldOn – Real-Time Android Anti-Theft Alarm App

HoldOn is a real-time Android anti-theft security app built to safeguard smartphones against pickpocketing, unauthorized movement, and charger disconnection events.


🛠️ Architecture & Tech Stack#

  • Language & UI: Kotlin, Jetpack Compose, Material Design
  • Android Core: Android SDK, Foreground Services, Sensor APIs, Broadcast Receivers
  • Architecture: Modular MVVM (Detection, Security Engine, Alert System, Authentication, UI)
  • Security & Persistence: Biometric Authentication (Fingerprint / PIN), Shared Preferences

🌟 Key Highlights#

  • Real-Time Theft Detection: Detects charger unplug events and motion-based pickpocket patterns, triggering instant alarm sirens.
  • Persistent Background Monitoring: Uses Android Sensor APIs and Foreground Services for reliable, power-efficient background monitoring even when the screen is locked.
  • Biometric & PIN Dismissal: Alarms cannot be dismissed or silenced without biometric fingerprint verification or secure PIN authentication.
  • Real-World Validated: 100+ downloads on Google Play with a 14-day testing validation cycle.
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HoldOn – Real-Time Android Anti-Theft Alarm App
https://imgurujeet.github.io/posts/holdon-anti-theft-alarm/
Author
Gurujeet Kumar
Published at
2026-02-15
License
CC BY-NC-SA 4.0