Zero-touch captive portal auto-login utility for campus Wi-Fi networks.
roleKotlin Developer
timeJUL 2025 - SEP 2025
typeapp
stack
overview
Latch is a lightweight native Android utility engineered to automate the tedious captive Wi-Fi authentication process across university hostel networks.
Written in Kotlin with background worker services, Latch securely handles session keep-alive requests and reconnects silently in the background whenever the device detects campus access points.
highlights
Automated Handshake
Background detection and authentication upon connecting to target SSIDs.
Encrypted Storage
Local Android Keystore integration for secure credential isolation.
Battery-Optimized Service
Utilizes WorkManager and broadcast receivers with negligible standby power draw.