FadCam

Seamless background video recording – ad-free, with customizable options.

New in version 1.5.0

# New Features
- Added Greek language support
- Added "Upload to YouTube" and "Upload to Google Drive" options in video menu
- Introduced new authentication method: password

# Fixes
- Fixed green video issue when app was minimized (Samsung-specific)
- Fixed missing video recording if another camera app was accessed
- Optimized Records tab performance

FadCam is a powerful background video recorder that works even with the screen off — ideal for discreet and uninterrupted recording.What's New:

Redesigned UI with bottom sheet actions for sort and delete.
Audio toggle, bitrate control, and mic source selection.
Custom video bitrate, orientation, and 60/90fps support.
Auto-split large recordings and geotag videos with location data.
Thumbnails display index, duration, and file size.
Trash bin with restore and playback options.
Wide-angle lens detection and detailed "Video Info" menu.
7+ themes including AMOLED and 15+ app icon styles.

License: GNU General Public License v3.0 only
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Version 1.5.0 (16) suggested Added on Jun 27, 2025

arm64-v8a armeabi-v7a

This version requires Android 9.0 or newer.

It is built by F-Droid and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.
Permissions
- access approximate location only in the foreground
  
  This app can get your approximate location from location services while the app is in use. Location services for your device must be turned on for the app to get location.
- access precise location only in the foreground
  
  This app can get your precise location from location services while the app is in use. Location services for your device must be turned on for the app to get location. This may increase battery usage.
- view network connections
  
  Allows the app to view information about network connections such as which networks exist and are connected.
- pair with Bluetooth devices
  
  Allows the app to view the configuration of the Bluetooth on the phone, and to make and accept connections with paired devices.
  (11)
- access Bluetooth settings
  
  Allows the app to configure the local Bluetooth phone, and to discover and pair with remote devices.
  (11)
- connect to paired Bluetooth devices
  
  Allows the app to connect to paired Bluetooth devices
- discover and pair nearby Bluetooth devices
  
  Allows the app to discover and pair nearby Bluetooth devices
- take pictures and videos
  
  This app can take pictures and record videos using the camera while the app is in use.
- run foreground service
  
  Allows the app to make use of foreground services.
- run foreground service with the type "camera"
  
  Allows the app to make use of foreground services with the type "camera"
- run foreground service with the type "mediaProjection"
  
  Allows the app to make use of foreground services with the type "mediaProjection"
- run foreground service with the type "microphone"
  
  Allows the app to make use of foreground services with the type "microphone"
- access sensor data at a high sampling rate
  
  Allows the app to sample sensor data at a rate greater than 200 Hz
- have full network access
  
  Allows the app to create network sockets and use custom network protocols. The browser and other applications provide means to send data to the internet, so this permission is not required to send data to the internet.
- change your audio settings
  
  Allows the app to modify global audio settings such as volume and which speaker is used for output.
- show notifications
  
  Allows the app to show notifications
- query all packages
  
  Allows an app to see all installed packages.
- read the contents of your shared storage
  
  Allows the app to read the contents of your shared storage.
- read video files from shared storage
  
  Allows the app to read video files from your shared storage.
- record audio
  
  This app can record audio using the microphone while the app is in use.
- ask to ignore battery optimizations
  
  Allows an app to ask for permission to ignore battery optimizations for that app.
- use biometric hardware
  
  Allows the app to use biometric hardware for authentication
- control vibration
  
  Allows the app to control the vibrator.
- prevent phone from sleeping
  
  Allows the app to prevent the phone from going to sleep.
- modify or delete the contents of your shared storage
  
  Allows the app to write the contents of your shared storage.
- android.permission.WRITE_MEDIA_VIDEO
- com.fadcam.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
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Version 1.4.0 (12) - Added on Jun 19, 2025

arm64-v8a armeabi-v7a

This version requires Android 9.0 or newer.

It is built by F-Droid and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.
Permissions
- access approximate location only in the foreground
  
  This app can get your approximate location from location services while the app is in use. Location services for your device must be turned on for the app to get location.
- access precise location only in the foreground
  
  This app can get your precise location from location services while the app is in use. Location services for your device must be turned on for the app to get location. This may increase battery usage.
- read locations from your media collection
  
  Allows the app to read locations from your media collection.
- view network connections
  
  Allows the app to view information about network connections such as which networks exist and are connected.
- pair with Bluetooth devices
  
  Allows the app to view the configuration of the Bluetooth on the phone, and to make and accept connections with paired devices.
  (11)
- access Bluetooth settings
  
  Allows the app to configure the local Bluetooth phone, and to discover and pair with remote devices.
  (11)
- connect to paired Bluetooth devices
  
  Allows the app to connect to paired Bluetooth devices
- discover and pair nearby Bluetooth devices
  
  Allows the app to discover and pair nearby Bluetooth devices
- take pictures and videos
  
  This app can take pictures and record videos using the camera while the app is in use.
- run foreground service
  
  Allows the app to make use of foreground services.
- run foreground service with the type "camera"
  
  Allows the app to make use of foreground services with the type "camera"
- run foreground service with the type "mediaProjection"
  
  Allows the app to make use of foreground services with the type "mediaProjection"
- run foreground service with the type "microphone"
  
  Allows the app to make use of foreground services with the type "microphone"
- access sensor data at a high sampling rate
  
  Allows the app to sample sensor data at a rate greater than 200 Hz
- have full network access
  
  Allows the app to create network sockets and use custom network protocols. The browser and other applications provide means to send data to the internet, so this permission is not required to send data to the internet.
- change your audio settings
  
  Allows the app to modify global audio settings such as volume and which speaker is used for output.
- show notifications
  
  Allows the app to show notifications
- read the contents of your shared storage
  
  Allows the app to read the contents of your shared storage.
- read video files from shared storage
  
  Allows the app to read video files from your shared storage.
- record audio
  
  This app can record audio using the microphone while the app is in use.
- ask to ignore battery optimizations
  
  Allows an app to ask for permission to ignore battery optimizations for that app.
- use biometric hardware
  
  Allows the app to use biometric hardware for authentication
- control vibration
  
  Allows the app to control the vibrator.
- prevent phone from sleeping
  
  Allows the app to prevent the phone from going to sleep.
- modify or delete the contents of your shared storage
  
  Allows the app to write the contents of your shared storage.
- android.permission.WRITE_MEDIA_VIDEO
- com.fadcam.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Download APK 59 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log
Version 1.1.3 (6) - Added on Aug 26, 2024

arm64-v8a armeabi-v7a x86 x86_64

This version requires Android 7.0 or newer.

It is built by F-Droid and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.
Permissions
- access approximate location only in the foreground
  
  This app can get your approximate location from location services while the app is in use. Location services for your device must be turned on for the app to get location.
- access precise location only in the foreground
  
  This app can get your precise location from location services while the app is in use. Location services for your device must be turned on for the app to get location. This may increase battery usage.
- view network connections
  
  Allows the app to view information about network connections such as which networks exist and are connected.
- take pictures and videos
  
  This app can take pictures and record videos using the camera while the app is in use.
- run foreground service
  
  Allows the app to make use of foreground services.
- run foreground service with the type "camera"
  
  Allows the app to make use of foreground services with the type "camera"
- run foreground service with the type "mediaProjection"
  
  Allows the app to make use of foreground services with the type "mediaProjection"
- run foreground service with the type "microphone"
  
  Allows the app to make use of foreground services with the type "microphone"
- have full network access
  
  Allows the app to create network sockets and use custom network protocols. The browser and other applications provide means to send data to the internet, so this permission is not required to send data to the internet.
- read the contents of your shared storage
  
  Allows the app to read the contents of your shared storage.
- read video files from shared storage
  
  Allows the app to read video files from your shared storage.
- record audio
  
  This app can record audio using the microphone while the app is in use.
- control vibration
  
  Allows the app to control the vibrator.
- prevent phone from sleeping
  
  Allows the app to prevent the phone from going to sleep.
- modify or delete the contents of your shared storage
  
  Allows the app to write the contents of your shared storage.
- android.permission.WRITE_MEDIA_VIDEO
- com.fadcam.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Download APK 89 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log

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