One Quick Settings tile. No root, ADB, Shizuku, Tasker, account, or Internet permission.
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Latest stable: v0.4.0. This release includes more reliable Accessibility handling and local diagnostics. Android Settings controls differ by device; report problems with your phone model and Android version.
ApKilla is a small, offline Android app that opens the system App info screen for the app you're using, then uses Accessibility to press Force stop and confirm it. You trigger the sequence with Kill app in Quick Settings.
| One action | No root or debugging | Private by design |
|---|---|---|
| Tap the tile while using an app. | No ADB, Shizuku, wireless debugging, or Tasker. | No Internet permission, analytics, account, or telemetry. |
Concept animation, not a screen recording. Android interfaces vary by device; only the Kill app tile requires your tap. Static diagram.
- Install the latest signed stable APK.
- Enable ApKilla automation in your Android Accessibility settings.
- Add Kill app to Quick Settings.
- Use an app, pull down Quick Settings and tap Kill app.
If ApKilla can't identify the current app safely, it refuses the operation. If Android disconnects the Accessibility service, open ApKilla and check its status.
| Edition | Purpose | Link |
|---|---|---|
| v0.4.0 — stable | Latest signed APK | Download release |
| v0.3.5 — previous | Older signed APK | Previous release |
- Android 7.0+ (API 24). System Settings layouts and Accessibility availability vary by manufacturer.
- Android can disable or disconnect Accessibility services. There is no guaranteed way for a standard app to keep them connected on every device.
- Some protected apps cannot be force-stopped; others can restart immediately.
- A successful confirmation tap is not independent proof that Android stopped the target.
- Pending actions expire after 10 seconds. ApKilla avoids system UI, launchers, Settings, and its own package.
Read the OEM compatibility notes and troubleshooting guide. Version 0.4.0 adds Last action and Copy diagnostics to help investigate failures.
Accessibility lets an app inspect UI content. ApKilla uses it to track window changes and automate the system Force stop UI only when you tap the tile. It requests no Internet permission. The app does not send data to a server. Privacy details · Automation source.
Requires JDK 17, Android SDK 35 and Gradle 8.9.
./gradlew :app:testDebugUnitTest :app:assembleDebugCI runs unit tests and a debug build. Signed releases use a permanent certificate checked during the release workflow (signing details). Published releases cannot be overwritten with a new APK using the same tag.
If ApKilla works—or doesn't—on your phone, a device-specific report helps. Please include Android and OEM skin versions, but redact personal screen content and identifiers.
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Independent open-source Android utility. Not affiliated with any Android device manufacturer.