Ripple: respond when panicking

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Editor's Overview

Ripple: respond when panicking is a emergency action application developed by Guardian Project, packaged as a single Android APK of version 0.3 weighing in at 2.15 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 2.15 MB, so it installs quickly even on modest connections.
This build is signed by "Guardian Project" — 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

Ripple is a "panic button" that can send it's trigger message to any app that is a "panic responder". Such apps can do things like lock, disguise themselves, delete private data, send an emergency message, and more. It is meant for situations where there is time to react, but where users need to be sure it is not mistakenly set off.

This is a BETA version of this app! We are working now to add support to as many other apps as possible. ChatSecure, Orweb, Umbrella, and Zom already have support, these apps are coming soon: Courier, PanicButton, OpenKeychain, Orfox, SMSSecure, StoryMaker.

Here are two example scenarios:

* An organization gets regularly raided by the security forces, who search all of the computers and mobile devices on the premises. The organization usually has at least a minute or two of warning before a raid starts. They need a very reliable way to trigger wiping all of the data from the sensitive apps.

* An aid worker has lots of sensitive data about people on their device. They regularly sync that data to a secure, central database. Occasionally, the aid worker has to leave the country on very short notice. The border guards regularly download the entire contents of mobile devices of people crossing through. While waiting in line at the border, the aid worker sees the border guards seizing people's devices, and then remembers all the data on the device, so she unlocks the phone and hits the wipe trigger, which wipes all sensitive apps from the device. When the aid worker returns to the central office, the device is again synced up with the central database.

This project was started as part of the T2 Panic work. Read more about it here:
https://guardianproject.info/tag/panic

Don’t see your language? Join us and help translate the app:
https://hosted.weblate.org/projects/guardianproject/ripple/
https://hosted.weblate.org/projects/guardianproject/ripple-metadata/

***Learn More***

★ ABOUT US: Guardian Project is a group of developers that make secure mobile apps and open-source code for a better tomorrow
★ OUR WEBSITE: https://GuardianProject.info
★ ON TWITTER: https://twitter.com/guardianproject
★ FREE SOFTWARE: Ripple is free software. You can take a look at our source code, or contribute to help make Ripple even better:
https://github.com/guardianproject/ripple
★ MESSAGE US: Are we missing your favorite feature? Found an annoying bug? Please tell us! We’d love to hear from you. Send us an email: support@guardianproject.info or find us in our chat room https://guardianproject.info/contact

Details

Version	v0.3
Size	2.15 MB
Developer	Guardian Project
Category	Emergency Action
Package	info.guardianproject.ripple
Android	4.1+
Last Updated	Oct 29, 2026
Downloads	4

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ripple: respond when panicking 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 Ripple: respond when panicking require?
Android 4.1+ or newer. Installing on older devices may cause crashes or refuse to install.

Is Ripple: respond when panicking safe to install?
We link to the exact APK published by Guardian Project. 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 Ripple: respond when panicking?
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 Ripple: respond when panicking

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 info.guardianproject.ripple.apk file from your Downloads folder.
Tap Install and wait for Android to finish.
Open «Ripple: respond when panicking» by Guardian Project and grant only the permissions it actually needs.
Revoke the "unknown sources" permission once you are done installing.

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