Defang

Scandiking | Launcher

8 Downloads 13 Views v0.1 2.26 MB 4.1+

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Editor's Overview

Defang is a launcher application developed by Scandiking, packaged as a single Android APK of version 0.1 weighing in at 2.26 MB. The package targets Android 4.1+ and above. Below you'll find the publisher's own description, a quick spec sheet, and a short buyer-beware checklist so you know exactly what you're installing before tapping download.

Install Checklist

Only download through the button on this page — never from third-party mirrors or shortened links, which are the most common way malware spreads.
File size is a light 2.26 MB, so it installs quickly even on modest connections.
This build is signed by "Scandiking" — always verify the developer name matches what's listed on the app's official store page before installing an update.
After install, Android may prompt you to allow "Install from unknown sources" — approve only this one install, then revoke the permission in Settings > Apps > Special access.
We link directly to the APK file or the publisher's repository; we do not modify the binary. Always run a virus scan after any sideloaded install.

About this app

Defang is an Android launcher with an anti-dark-pattern friction layer. It is a speed bump, not a wall: you can still open Instagram, you can still override the timer. Nothing here is impossible to bypass — that is deliberate. A wall breeds circumvention; a speed bump breeds pause.

What it does:

• Intent gate — tapping a watched app shows a full-screen pause with a countdown before "Open anyway" activates. Declare what you came for, or go back.
• Session timer — a small overlay counts down your own preset limit. At zero, the end card appears. Extending costs friction: a 30-second wait, a written reason, and it works once per day. No "15 more minutes" button to tap into oblivion.
• Cool-down — after a session ends, reopening is locked for a period you chose in advance.
• Per-app grayscale — watched apps render colorless while your camera, maps, and photos keep their colors.
• Notification batching — pings from watched apps arrive as a muted summary at times you pick, not when an engagement model predicts you're vulnerable. Real contacts always come through.
• Awareness tidbits — short, specific, sourced facts about the machinery: variable reward schedules, notification timing optimization, what the algorithm selects for. They did this to you; the least you can do is know how.
• Offline prompts — when a session ends, a small physical suggestion. "Tidy the coffee table" is not a joke; it's a completable task with honest dopamine.
• Usage report — weekly time per app, per day, and how often "just checking a DM" became a 20-minute scroll. Evidence, not guilt.

Utility apps — camera, calculator, phone, maps — open instantly, always. The launcher never gets in the way of your life; it gets in the way of the loop.

No telemetry. All data stays on the device. English and Norwegian.

Requires the accessibility service (foreground app detection), notification access (batching), and display-over-apps permission (overlays). Per-app grayscale needs a one-time adb grant of WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS — the app works without it, minus that feature.

Details

Version	v0.1
Size	2.26 MB
Developer	Scandiking
Category	Launcher
Package	com.defang.launcher
Android	4.1+
Last Updated	Oct 29, 2026
Downloads	8

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Defang free to download?
Yes. The APK file linked from this page is free. The developer may offer in-app purchases once installed, but obtaining the installer itself costs nothing.

What Android version does Defang require?
Android 4.1+ or newer. Installing on older devices may cause crashes or refuse to install.

Is Defang safe to install?
We link to the exact APK published by Scandiking. We do not modify the file. Still, as with any sideloaded app, scan it with a reputable antivirus before opening it, and only grant permissions the app genuinely needs.

How do I update Defang?
Install the newer version on top of the old one — Android will keep your data. If the signature differs, uninstall first (you may lose local progress).

Why is the app not installing?
Common causes: not enough storage, an older Android version than 4.1+, or a conflicting build already installed. Free up space, check your OS version, and uninstall any previous copy before retrying.

How to Download & Install Defang

Tap the Download APK button above and save the file to your device.
Open your device Settings → Security (or Apps → Special access → Install unknown apps) and allow your file manager or browser to install unknown apps for this one file only.
Open the downloaded com.defang.launcher.apk file from your Downloads folder.
Tap Install and wait for Android to finish.
Open «Defang» by Scandiking and grant only the permissions it actually needs.
Revoke the "unknown sources" permission once you are done installing.

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