AndroRAT is a remote access tool for Android devices that supports client-server administration without requiring physical access to the target phone. The listing identifies version 1.2 and describes functions for retrieving device information, monitoring activity, and sending or receiving data through server connections.
Remote device administration
The tool can read and send text messages, access call logs, and make or record calls remotely. It can also display contacts, SMS, MMS, recent calls, and other personal information described in the source. Notification access provides visibility into activity involving messages, calls, applications, and other alerts.
Location, files, and camera access
Built-in GPS tracking can provide the device's location, including when the phone has been misplaced. AndroRAT is also described as being able to retrieve files that are present or have been deleted. Remote camera controls can capture photographs or record video from the device.
Connections and multiple devices
AndroRAT can establish server links for communication and data transfer. The listing also describes managing more than one Android device at the same time and using the tool from multiple computers, although the source does not specify the required setup or connection method.
Background operation and authorization
The source describes a stealth mode and says the application can run as a background service after startup. These capabilities can conceal activity from the device user and involve access to private communications, files, location data, notifications, and camera functions. They should therefore be used only on devices and accounts for which the operator has explicit permission and within applicable legal and organizational requirements.
The source also claims that retrieved data is protected with encryption and that battery use is minimized, but it provides no technical details or independent verification of either claim. No installation procedure, supported Android versions, or server configuration requirements are specified in the supplied listing.