XPrivacy Alternatives
XPrivacy is described as 'UPDATE NOTE: this app is fully compatible with devices under up to Android 5.1. XPrivacyLua is the successor for next Android versions' and is an app. There are four alternatives to XPrivacy for Android, Android Tablet and F-Droid. The best alternative is XPrivacyLua, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like XPrivacy are PilferShush Jammer, App Ops and AppOpsX.
Revoking Android permissions from apps often let apps crash or malfunction. XPrivacyLua solves this by feeding apps fake data instead of real data.
Features
Features a passive jammer technique that engages the microphone thereby blocking other apps from using it. But does NOT listen to or record any of the audio from the microphone. It uses 0% CPU and no noticeable battery use.
Features
modifies the settings of "appops" in Android system.
AppOpsX is a front-end application for the Android AppOpsService. It allows you to restrict app permissions.