Shelter

Protect Your Data & Manage Apps with Shelter: The Open-Source Android Work Profile Solution

Shelter is a free, open-source (FOSS) app designed to enhance your Android device’s privacy and security by leveraging the “Work Profile” feature. It allows you to create an isolated space for apps, preventing them from accessing your personal data. Shelter also offers app cloning and management features, providing more control over your device. With no ads, tracking, or statistics, this app is a privacy-conscious alternative for users who value transparency and security.

Designed with privacy in mind, Shelter enables you to run apps in a secure, isolated environment without compromising your personal information. You can clone apps to manage multiple accounts, freeze unused apps to save battery, and keep apps separate to avoid data sharing across profiles. With open-source code available for audit, Shelter puts control in your hands.

Key Features:

• Run apps in an isolated profile to protect your personal data.
• Freeze background apps to conserve resources and improve battery life.
• Clone apps to manage multiple accounts on one device.
• Completely free with no ads or tracking SDKs included.
• Open-source, with source code available for audit and customization.

Important Caveats:
Shelter relies on your Android system’s implementation of the Work Profile feature, which may vary by manufacturer or custom ROM. Some devices, such as those running MIUI, may experience issues like crashes or even device bricking. As a result, support for these devices is currently unavailable. Shelter is not a full sandbox and cannot protect against system-wide security flaws or backdoors in the firmware.

Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: Why should I use Shelter over other apps like Island?
A: Shelter is open-source (FOSS) and does not include any non-free SDKs or tracking features. It was created as an open alternative to apps like Island, offering a privacy-first solution without the concerns of proprietary software.
Q: Why does Shelter run in the background?
A: If Shelter continues running after you close it, try removing it from your recent apps. If it persists in the background or drains battery, please report the issue for further investigation.
Q: How do I uninstall Shelter?
A: To uninstall Shelter, first remove the work profile from the device settings, then deactivate it from the Device Admin apps section before uninstalling the app normally.
Q: How can I report bugs or issues?
A: To report bugs, visit the official repository at [https://git.angry.im/PeterCxy/Shelter](https://git.angry.im/PeterCxy/Shelter) or the mirror at [https://github.com/PeterCxy/Shelter](https://github.com/PeterCxy/Shelter), and include your system information and logcat details.