Frequently Asked Questions
Last updated: April 20, 2026
What does D-Vasive actually do?
It detects, in real time, when any app on your phone accesses your camera or microphone, logs the event with a likely attribution, and alerts you when something looks suspicious (screen off, device locked, or no qualified foreground app). It does not block access — it reports it.
Does D-Vasive block apps from using my camera or mic?
No. Android does not allow third-party apps to reliably block hardware access to other apps. D-Vasive is strictly a detection-and-reporting tool. If you want to fully prevent an app from accessing a sensor, revoke that permission in Android's own Settings.
Why does D-Vasive need "Usage Access"?
Usage Access lets the app see which app is in the foreground when a camera or microphone event happens. Without it, D-Vasive can still detect that hardware was used, but can't tell you which app likely used it. You grant this permission one time in Android's Settings.
How accurate is the app attribution?
Attribution is an educated inference, not a certainty. D-Vasive identifies apps that were in the foreground around the time of hardware access and that hold the relevant permission. If no permissioned app was active — for example, a background process used the mic with your screen off — D-Vasive flags the event as suspicious.
Does D-Vasive send my data anywhere?
No. All detections stay on your device. D-Vasive has no server, no account system, no analytics, and no ads. Uninstalling the app removes everything.
Why are my phone, messaging, and camera apps whitelisted by default?
Those apps use your hardware as part of their normal function (calls use the mic, the camera app uses the camera). D-Vasive pre-whitelists the obvious system defaults so you're not alerted for normal use. You can unwhitelist any of them from the Whitelist screen to start monitoring them.
How do I delete a log entry?
Three ways: swipe a detection in the Detections list to delete it, tap a detection to open it and use "Delete this detection" at the bottom, or tap "Clear" at the top of the Detections screen to delete every entry at once.
Why doesn't it work on iOS?
Apple does not allow third-party apps to observe other apps' hardware usage the way Android does. A privacy-monitoring app of this kind simply isn't possible on iOS as a third-party developer. D-Vasive is Android-exclusive by design.
What happens after the 7-day trial ends?
When the trial ends, the app shows a paywall until you unlock it with a one-time purchase. No subscription — pay once and own it forever on any device signed into your Google account.
Does D-Vasive monitor location?
No. Android doesn't provide a reliable public API for third-party apps to know when other apps access location in general, so D-Vasive deliberately sticks to camera and microphone, which it can monitor accurately.
My question isn't answered here.
Email contact@d-vasive.com.