Guides
Getting Started
How to Scan Your First APK
Step 1: Grant Permissions
When you first launch MobInspect, you'll need to grant the following permissions:
- Storage Access: Required to read APK files on your device
- Notification Permission: Optional, but recommended for scan completion alerts
Step 2: Select an APK File
Tap the scan button on the home screen and choose how you want to select an APK:
- Browse Files: Navigate to an APK file on your device
- Installed Apps: Select from apps already installed on your device
- Recent Downloads: Quick access to recently downloaded APK files
Step 3: Start the Scan
Once you've selected an APK, tap "Start Scan" to begin the analysis. The scan progress will show:
- Current analysis stage (Permissions, Code Analysis, AI Detection)
- Progress percentage
- Estimated time remaining
Step 4: Review Results
After the scan completes, you'll see a comprehensive security report including:
- Risk Score: Overall security rating from 0-100
- Threat Summary: Any detected malware or suspicious behaviors
- Permission Analysis: Breakdown of app permissions and their risks
- AI Detection Results: Scores from all three detection layers
- Recommendations: Actionable suggestions based on findings
Understanding Scan Results
Risk Score Interpretation
- 0-30 (Low Risk): App appears safe. No significant threats detected.
- 31-60 (Medium Risk): Some concerns found. Review the detailed findings.
- 61-80 (High Risk): Significant issues detected. Exercise caution.
- 81-100 (Critical Risk): Severe threats found. Do not install this app.
AI Detection Layers
Our 3-layer detection system provides individual scores:
- Machine Learning (ML) Score: Pattern-based detection using trained neural networks
- Rule-Based Score: Matches against known malware signatures and patterns
- Heuristic Score: Behavioral analysis for unknown/zero-day threats
Permission Risk Levels
- Safe: Standard permissions with minimal privacy impact
- Moderate: Permissions that could affect privacy if misused
- Dangerous: High-risk permissions that require careful consideration
Managing Scan Reports
Saving Reports
After a scan completes, you can save the report for future reference:
- Tap the "Save Report" button on the results screen
- Reports are stored locally on your device
- Access saved reports from the "Reports" tab in the app
Sharing Reports
Share scan results with others:
- Tap the share icon on any report
- Choose to share as text summary or full report
- Share via messaging apps, email, or save to files
Deleting Reports
Remove reports you no longer need:
- Swipe left on a report in the list to delete
- Or use the delete button in report details
- Deleted reports cannot be recovered