Are You Dead? is a simple safety app designed for people who live alone or want someone to check on them easily. The app asks you regularly if you are still alive by showing a big button on the screen that you just have to tap. If you don't tap it within a set time (for example, two days), the app sends a message or alert to a person you chose earlier (like a friend or family member).
The unusual name grabbed attention around the world, and the app became one of the most downloaded paid apps in China. Developers later renamed it "Demumu" for international users.
π± About the App
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Purpose: To help people confirm they are still safe and alive with a simple daily or every-2-days check-in.
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Target Users: People living alone, students, elders, or anyone who wants a quick safety check.
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Popularity: It topped download charts in China and got attention in other countries too.
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Name: Originally named Are You Dead? (ζ»δΊε in Chinese) and later rebranded Demumu for users outside China.
β¨ Features
Here are key features of Are You Dead?:
β Easy check-in button Just open the app and tap the big button to show you're safe.
β Emergency alert If you miss the check-in for a certain number of days (usually two), it notifies your chosen emergency contact.
β Simple and minimal design The app is very easy to use with no complicated menus.
β Peace of mind Helps people who live alone feel safer and lets loved ones know they checked in.
π οΈ What's New in the Latest Version
Currently, the app's focus has mainly been on growing its safety and alert features. Some updates include:
πΉ Improved safety alerts - better notifications to contacts if a check-in is missed.
πΉ Rebranding - The international version Demumu takes away the shock around the name and makes it friendlier.
πΉ Paid features - The app now costs a small amount (around 8 Β₯, roughly βΉ90-βΉ100) to help cover server and messaging costs.
Because this app became very popular, the developers may also add more alert or messaging features in new updates.
π₯ How to Download and Install
β Official Method (Safe)
β Android Users: There is no official Google Play version widely available yet. If it becomes available, search "Demumu" or "Are You Dead?" in the Play Store and install directly.
β iPhone/iPad Users: Search Are You Dead? or Demumu in the Apple App Store and install it.
β οΈ Installing APK (Android)
An APK is a file used to manually install apps on Android devices. It may not come from the official store. Important safety tips before installing an APK: πΈ Only download from trusted sources.
πΈ Avoid unknown websites that could contain malware.
πΈ Enable "Allow unknown apps" only for trusted apps (Browser/Files).
Steps (general):
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Download the APK file from a trusted site.
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Open your phone Settings β Security and allow installation from unknown sources.
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Find the APK in your phone's File Manager and tap to install.
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Once installed, open the app and set your emergency contact.
β Android APKs from unofficial sources can be unsafe. The best way is to use official app stores.
π§ Conclusion
Are You Dead? is a very simple but interesting safety app that became viral because of its direct name and easy function. It helps people living alone to check in and alert a loved one if they miss a check-in for a few days.
While the app's name may sound scary, its real purpose is to give peace of mind and improve personal safety. If you want this app on Android, be careful with APK files and prefer official app store versions when available.
