Keep Recording Driving on Android with Hawk Dashcam
Hawk is a dashcam app for Android that records your drives continuously in a loop, storing clips with tamper-proof integrity hashes so you have court-ready evidence if you need it. No dedicated hardware or subscription required to start.
How Continuous Recording Works on Hawk
Hawk runs as a background process on your Android phone and records video continuously while you drive. The app stores clips in a loop, meaning older footage automatically deletes to free space once you hit the storage limit. Each clip is stamped with a SHA-256 integrity hash, which proves the video hasn't been altered. This hash-based verification is what makes your footage admissible in insurance claims or small-claims court. You can mount your phone on the dashboard or use it in a phone holder. As of 2026, Hawk works on both iOS and Android with no upfront cost.
Keep Your Driving Evidence Secure
Continuous recording alone isn't enough if your phone is lost or stolen. Hawk includes an Evidence Locker that you lock with your fingerprint or face ID. Any clip you save to the locker is protected from deletion and syncs to your own iCloud account (if you're on Pro). When an incident happens, you can export your evidence as a ZIP file with all the hash manifests included, ready to send to your insurance company, police, or a court. The one-tap export saves time and removes doubt about whether footage is authentic.
GPS Location and Speed Overlay
Hawk can overlay your GPS speed and timestamp on every clip, which is useful for proving you were within the legal limit or for reconstructing exactly when an incident occurred. You control whether this data is recorded via your privacy settings in the app. The GPS data is also used to create a trip map that plays back alongside your locked clips, showing your exact route. This level of detail has helped commuters and rideshare drivers settle disputes quickly.
Rideshare Drivers: Cabin Camera and Shift Mode
If you drive for Uber, Lyft, Bolt, or similar platforms, Hawk offers a Rideshare Pro tier that adds a second cabin camera view to record passengers. Shift Mode lets you record multiple trips in one session without manually restarting between pickups. You must display a passenger recording notice inside your vehicle. Rideshare Pro costs £8.99 per month or £69.99 per year. Local Pro (£3.99/mo or £39.99/yr) covers dashboard recording only; a lifetime plan at £49.99 is also available.
Why Hawk, Not a Dedicated Dashcam Device
A dedicated dashcam is bulky, requires separate power, and costs £100-300. Hawk runs on the phone you already have, uses cinematic optical-flow stabilisation to smooth shaky footage, and gives you instant access to clips via the same device. You can save clips to your Evidence Locker, export them, or even use Siri Shortcuts and voice commands (Pro tier) to save footage hands-free while driving. There's no monthly subscription tied to cloud storage; Pro clips sync to your own iCloud, not a third-party server.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Hawk keep recording if my phone screen is off?
Yes. Once you start recording, Hawk continues in the background even if your screen is locked or you've closed the app. The app uses minimal battery and runs a loop where older clips are deleted to free storage.
Is there a subscription fee to use Hawk on Android?
No. The free version includes 10 clips per month with 7-day retention. Local Pro (£3.99/mo or £39.99/yr) removes the clip limit and adds iCloud sync for locked clips. Rideshare Pro (£8.99/mo or £69.99/yr) adds cabin camera and shift mode.
Can I use Hawk as evidence in court?
Yes. Every clip is stamped with a SHA-256 integrity hash that proves it hasn't been altered. When you export, the ZIP includes the manifest so lawyers, judges, and insurers can verify authenticity.
What happens if my phone gets stolen?
Clips you save to the Evidence Locker are protected by biometric lock (fingerprint or face ID) and sync to your own iCloud account if you're on Pro. If your phone is lost, you can still access locked clips through iCloud.com.
Does Hawk work on both old and new Android phones?
Hawk is available on Android. Check Google Play for your specific device. The app requires enough storage space to hold continuous recordings; typically a few gigabytes on your phone.
Can I use Hawk if I drive for Uber or Lyft?
Yes. Rideshare Pro adds a cabin camera to record passengers and a Shift Mode that lets you record multiple trips in one session. You must display a passenger recording notice inside your vehicle.