Android App for Non-Stop Video Capture in Your Car
Hawk by MRVL is an Android dashcam app that records continuously to your phone with evidence-grade integrity hashes, GPS overlay, and one-tap dispute export for insurance claims or police reports.
How Hawk Delivers Non-Stop Recording on Android
Hawk turns your Android phone into a dedicated dashcam without needing a separate hardware device. The app runs continuous loop recording in the background, overwriting old clips when storage fills up, so you capture every journey automatically. Each clip gets a cryptographic SHA-256 integrity hash written to its metadata, proving the footage has not been edited. The free tier records up to 10 clips per month with 7-day retention. Local Pro (£3.99/mo or £39.99/yr) unlocks unlimited recording, longer retention, and iCloud sync for locked clips on iOS. For rideshare drivers running multi-trip sessions, Rideshare Pro adds shift mode, cabin camera, and passenger recording notices.
Evidence-Grade Features for Dispute Resolution
Continuous recording alone is not enough for insurance or police. Hawk bundles cinematic optical-flow stabilisation to smooth jerky phone footage, GPS speed and timestamp overlay (optional, controlled by GDPR privacy settings), and a trip map replay that shows your exact route during any incident. When a dispute arises, tap Export, and Hawk generates a single ZIP file containing your video clips, a SHA-256 manifest proving integrity, GPS data, and timestamps. You send that ZIP to your insurer, police, or small-claims court without uploading to the cloud first. Your evidence stays on your phone unless you choose to sync Pro clips to your own iCloud account.
Built for Daily Commuters and Rideshare Drivers
Hawk works for anyone facing unpredictable road situations. New drivers use it to build confidence and document their journey. Commuters record their route daily to protect against liability claims or hit-and-runs. Rideshare drivers (Uber, Lyft, Bolt) running multiple trips per shift use Rideshare Pro with shift mode, which groups consecutive trips into one session, plus cabin camera recording and passenger notice overlays to comply with local consent laws. All versions work mounted on your dashboard via a standard phone holder; no subscription is required to start recording on Android.
Android Continuous Recording Without Cloud Lock-In
Many dashcam apps force cloud storage or auto-upload for privacy and liability reasons. Hawk stores your clips locally on your Android device by default. Free and Local Pro tiers keep everything on your phone; Pro users can optionally sync locked clips to their own iCloud account for backup, but Hawk does not auto-upload your footage to MRVL servers. This means you control your privacy, your evidence stays accessible offline, and you avoid surprise subscription charges for cloud storage. The Evidence Locker uses biometric lock (fingerprint or face) to prevent accidental or malicious deletion of critical clips.
Getting Started with Hawk on Android
Download Hawk from the Google Play Store and install it on any Android phone. Grant camera, location, and storage permissions. Mount your phone on your dashboard using a standard phone holder. Open Hawk and tap Record. The app starts continuous loop recording in the background, saving clips to your phone's local storage and overwriting older footage as needed. You can pause recording at any time, review clips in the app, and lock important footage to the Evidence Locker. If you need more features like unlimited recording and iCloud sync, upgrade to Local Pro or Rideshare Pro in the app.
Start recording your journeys on Android today with Hawk dashcam.
Frequently asked questions
Does Hawk work on Android?
Yes. Hawk is available on both iOS and Android. Download it from the Google Play Store and install on any Android phone to start non-stop dashcam recording.
How long does Hawk record continuously?
Hawk records in a continuous loop as long as your phone is mounted and the app is running. Clips are saved locally and overwritten when storage fills, unless you lock them to the Evidence Locker.
Is there a subscription required to use Hawk on Android?
No. The free tier lets you record and save up to 10 clips per month with 7-day retention. Upgrade to Local Pro (£3.99/mo) for unlimited recording and longer retention, or Rideshare Pro (£8.99/mo) if you drive for hire.
Can I export my footage as evidence for insurance or police?
Yes. Hawk generates a one-tap export ZIP containing your video clips, GPS data, timestamps, and SHA-256 integrity hashes proving the footage has not been edited. Send this ZIP to your insurer or police.
Does Hawk upload my dashcam footage to the cloud automatically?
No. All clips are stored locally on your Android phone by default. Pro users can optionally sync locked clips to their own iCloud account for backup, but Hawk does not auto-upload to MRVL servers.
What does the Evidence Locker do?
The Evidence Locker uses biometric lock (fingerprint or face recognition) to prevent accidental or malicious deletion of critical dashcam clips. Locked footage is fail-closed and accessible only with your biometric approval.