yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Android Apps and Games] t-r-e:
I'm also paranoid about loosing data as you , I think my paranoia that got my into this situation , i took several backups of the encrypted data , one on google drive , one on my pc and one on SD card , and all my backups are encrypted by androignito2 (lol)

I didn't want to take unencrypted backups because I feared from being hacked ..

My fault that I didn't take in mind that the app could be faulty and I can loose my data , I saw the app was shiny following material design perfectly so I trusted the developer blindly (yes I admit on that point) ...

Aside from that it's all developer's fault ( thanks again developer ) :(
[Android Apps and Games] ravian29:
Mate i just told that i would request dev to provide keys in the last (if everything fails and dev is unable to help us out, Also to see if i can help myself to save my critical business data).

He will provide me or not its his choice. I know he will help us out at any level. Encryption works with encryption keys and user password (every app has different pattern, some also use file name or file path or other parameters) so only encryption keys can not harm any privacy unless user password(other parameters if used) has been known, same happened with truecrypt but people are still using it and no one had privacy breach. There would be more choices to get data back and only dev can help us out so guys please wait for him i wish he come back soon and we all start working on fix instead of discussion
[Android Apps and Games] d0pecr4wler:
I'm still waiting for a solution or at least a workaround, too.

The app is running fine and everything, but inside the app there's one vault shown as empty,

although the sidebar says there are files in it and even if I look at the vault in my explorer the adg-files are there.

And I didn't do anything, no change of ROM, no change of phone, nothing.

At a moment's notice the vault was empty.

I attached some pics to show my problem.
[Android Apps and Games] ravian29:
I thought this was because of mobile or change but after reading your comment i now believe there is something wrong with the app itself, you are third person reporting the same result in different scenario. Dev is not replying i do not know when he will be back and provide us any workaround to save our data
[Android Apps and Games] Sachitoge:
Guys, i have using app for months and months when it first time came from migrating version 1 to 2.

Been pro user, ever sine i never saw any strange behavior or issue. Even if issue did appear, it wasfrom my end.

I mounted now the Backup and Vault folder from my system internal to SD Card. App thinks its internal but it actually goes to sd card. If i now remove the app, all my apps vault and data is in peace of mind safe. I tried, i deleted app data (unmounted to prevent data deletion during data clear of app) and reopened, it worked! It said about restore data or backup, so im happy that it works.

For you all that encounter issue, you are playing with encryption, there is no possible way to play with it, if u mess up, it will overwrite with wrong configuration, once u do it, you are ****ed really hard unless u did take backup of Vaults and Backup folder.

Also someone mentioned to give decryption method thing, just hey, really you think dev will give it away like that? He might decrypt it for you but he wont give you source. Are you STUPID? It would kill this apps main purpose to protect data. Please calm down, if u dont know what you are messing with, dont play the smart guy and stay away from it!

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[Android Apps and Games] t-r-e:
We didn't play with anything here,

All I just did was just copying vault backup to pc , re installed rom then moved back my backup to internal storage and reinstalled app and boom all is missed up

I think there is nothing wrong with these procedures ( copying backup to pc is very normal I guess) ?
[Android Apps and Games] ExileTM:
Great
[Android Apps and Games] Sachitoge:
You must make sure you got it from internal storage (my is emulated/0/Andrognito)

I backed up Vaults and Backup folder.

During app reinstall, i run it, then i close it, placing back files, then restarting the app and there we go! It asks if i want go restore the backup.

Also, restore maybe can fail im not sure but if version doesnt match.

Lets say u backed up in v 1.2 but on new device new version arrived which is 1.3 and thus maybe didnt restore properly IF at that time there was any change. But i dont think this is the case.

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[Android Apps and Games] t-r-e:
I backed up from the exact location you say , did the same procedures you mentioned , the app gave me the restoration message and I selected restore, it recognises the vault name and number of files in it but showing that it's empty !!

I'm sure it's not my fault here, I know i'm not the smartest man on earth but i'm sure I know how to do a backup :D
[Android Apps and Games] ravian29:
cool down mate, fist of all i am not going to ruin this thread by doing a comment war and i do not have time for this. A newbie person with thanks meter 20 and joining date of November 2014 should not point figures to senior members (without knowing their knowledge and experience). I know how to do backup and restore . I am also a developer if i am talking about developing a decryption app it means i know how this encryption, decryption works please do not underestimate users (in this case my) playing skills.

The decryption thing you are talking about i have already clarify about it please read my previous comments. Other thing, if and only if dev is providing me decryption "Thing" i can develop a web app which everyone can use, this means other platforms compatibility NOT stealing data.

Note: i did not want to be rude. I am not STUPID or smart guy, i am developer that's what i know. If i will release a web app version for this app it means users can have windows (or probably for mac plus other platforms) anyways i am not going to reply about this anymore, i will discuss this with dev of the app who is person in-charge of this app not users. Dev i am waiting for your response please pm me about the decryption algorithm else please provide me a workaround to get my data (if there is any). Thanks
[Android Apps and Games] Sachitoge:
Haha u mad bro? I just wrote the truth and you come later with a novel, didnt read what u said just the first 2-3 lines. Anyway good luck bro, dont be mad calm down ✌

???

EDIT: i was bored and did read randomly some of ur thread comment. Well, first of all, open source is bad, i dont want anyone to see my app and let them built it themself. Really, its insanely dumb idea. ProtonMail is a end-to-end encrypted email, but hey, they are CLOSED SOURCE! Another cool side is, it got INSANELY FUNDED BY PEOOOOOPLE. Over 900k $$$ YUUUP. And whats further is, a same kind of service (Tutanota) that is older and is open-source DID NOT GET HEARD BY PEOPLE MUCH than ProtonMail did and got WAY LESS fund than ProtonMail did. ProtonMail develops SLOW, but Tutanots gets implemented functions ALOT FASTER. Tutanota is FREE while ProtonMail for now you must wait untill they send you a invite (after you request for a mail for the specified email name u desired).

So in the end, you must trust to someone to start from. Lets give a good example. You do register to Google to use Android device (or at least, to enjoy them fully with all of their features). They are closed source, they tell u ur info is secure, rlly, look at their ToS, its bull**** if you got hours of free time.

So in the end, nothing is gonna be open source. It is possible, but if i did a app, and 10% of people wouldnt download my app because of closed-source reason, i WOULDNT GIVE A ****! Bye bye 10% folk, i rather keep my project private to myself than sharing it where on internet once it hits in it, it never loses its trace.

So simple, think logic, in the end, you always choose the easy peasy way ;)

God damn my answer f@#ed so much hard ur comment ???? sorry maan ?

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[Android Apps and Games] ravian29:
Messgae to all readers

I have spent many hours on the application working logic and found out its really impossible to get corrupted data back as (in my case) file info headers which are generated by application has been corrupted or deleted so recovering data is almost impossible. I am waiting for dev's confirmation and i will delete my files which are now junk only.

Here is my report on this HIGHLY SECURED ENCRYPTED application. This is not secure application at all, if you go to Andrognito2\Backups and copy these two files on pc

files_main_new and vault_main_ne

then open them DB browser for SQlite, you will see vault passwords, file names, path, size and type, for reference see attached images

I am not using this application anymore, i am just waiting dev to provide us a workaround which i know is almost impossible, to get data back. I have learned this lesson "never believe on others skills without testing and satisfying yourself" but sometime(specifically in this case) shortage of time makes you to decide rapidly, and i decided to use this application.
[Android Apps and Games] ravian29:
[MENTION=6165419]Sachitoge[/MENTION] mate i do not think you are in senses do not behave like a teen kid on such a mature platform! grow up kid. I told you i do not want a comment war here. I know these things better than you i am a developer too with many years of experience, do not try to test my knowledge i do not have time to (also do not want to) impress you or others. I am waiting for dev to reply me, you do not reply me again just go and play with your pet.
[Android Apps and Games] klmung:
Thanks
[Android Apps and Games] t-r-e:
Thanks ravian29 for the clarification and exposing the dev false claims about his app...

Now waiting for the dev comment on that ....
[Android Apps and Games] ravian29:
if you want to see your data has missing files or not, then please go to Andrognito2\Vaults and vault name

then see how many files with same name that folder has, i think every encrypted file should have 4 different files with same name for example if file name is a780c291-b72b-4a1e-bebb-29b3ed2df6a6 then folder should have following 4 files

a780c291-b72b-4a1e-bebb-29b3ed2df6a6

._th_a780c291-b72b-4a1e-bebb-29b3ed2df6a6

.__a780c291-b72b-4a1e-bebb-29b3ed2df6a6

.__._th_a780c291-b72b-4a1e-bebb-29b3ed2df6a6

these three files with dots are thumbnail, file info (i am not sure about the third one, i think it has encryption info). These three files are really important if any of them goes missing your data for that file will be corrupted. Guys please be aware! please do not use any cleaners like sd maid, cc cleaner etc, there are many chances to get these files deleted by cleaner apps.
[Android Apps and Games] :
Thanks a lot [MENTION=3545435]ravian29[/MENTION] for the precise and crystal clear explanation and proofs! You did a great job. Unfortunately, it seems that you didn't discover a bug, but a real killer flaw in the app (that adds up to the ones already found before).

I have to say that the professional look of this app and the handsome dev made me faithful and impressed with the qualities and features.

Now we're left with a massively flawed app, and the dev has gone missing since MANY weeks (I hope he's been learning better how to draw an encryption app and working hard on fixing it...).

I have to say that, having been a great fan of andrognito, I'm left with a really bitter taste in my mouth for how the things ended up. This is only one of the many heavy shadows that have been plaguing the app along with lost files, like the database filenames saved in clear format in the past, and some quarreling about broken promises with translators when going from version 1 to 2, that I don't recall now.

This is enough to say that I will be moving away from this app forever and for good.

That said, does anybody know about a similar WORKING app, possibly with a similar polished interface? I'm not looking for a way to just hide files that remain in clear format on the internal memory, but for an app to encrypt them for good, in case my phone gets lost or stolen.

Thank you for your help, work and advise to all of us.

Lastly, I think that maybe a mod should be informed about the situation so that he may take the most suitable actions. this is important for users' safety too, considered the highly untrustworthy app we have here that may lose files or expose users' privacy when they think they're safe and sound.

Cheers everybody!

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[Android Apps and Games] darKpoiSonend:
I'm having exactly this issue..

none of my files have to aforementioned dot files

Is there no way to decrypt them without those files? not even if we would know the encryption algorithm that was used+password?
[Android Apps and Games] :
I think (my personal POV) that it would be better to call for a mod intervention. The developer disappeared and isn't helping users with such BIG issues, neither he is replying to charges. In my opinion, it would be better to lock down the thread until further investigations are eventually done.

I am on Tapatalk and can't report posts AFAIK. Can someone who reads this on a browser please do it? Thank you!

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[Android Apps and Games] aritraroy:
I am currently involved in a big project for some time that is why I was unable to follow the thread. My sincerest apologies for that.

I was notified by a dear friend that some of my fellow XDA mates are having some serious problems with the app. I am really busy now and I was unable to go through so many posts.

Its really unfortunate that some of you have lost your important files. I know how that feels. As a developer, we try our best to be as responsible as possible. If you have trusted this app, then indirectly you are trusting us which means a lot to us.

Andrognito have been designed to perform perfectly and it does most of the time. But there are some unforseen situations with all apps, and so is the case here. I can understand, how it must feel losing some important files. :(

As some users were requesting for the keys, it will not be possible as we have some policies about that. We would also like to thank some users for understanding and supporting us on this. It means a lot. Really! :)

We have tried to build Andrognito making it a very secure app and beautiful as well. But some loopholes do exist and we are constantly fixing them too. We are a small team with big dreams. Even the big MNCs make security flaws, you know what I mean.

It is because of your help and feedback that we could reach this far and we would expect more support for you. :)

We can understand the anger that some of you might have, because you lost something valuable and if you believe that reporting and banning this thread is a solution to this, then it would be really unfortunate for us.

Andrognito is where it is, just because of the immense love it got from so many users for so long, from the BETA to this. You have always been with us in the good times, we hope you will still support us.

Really sorry for not being able to provide specific response to all of you. We will be back with regular support as soon as we can.

Thanks for the support. :)
[Android Apps and Games] ravian29:
But you just ignored the solution, this speech is not that important. Our data is important, what about our data recovery? Is it possible to recover data or we have lost it forever?
[Android Apps and Games] darKpoiSonend:
Does that mean there is no way, even for you to recover those files??

I'm fine with that, as long as you're still able to recover the files that are currently completely unusable. If you can't do that then I suggest that you overthink your policy's otherwise no one will ever use it again. I myself would definitely not recommend it to anyone anymore but am more than happy to change my perspective on that.

You could at least inform new Users in your OP and the Play Store description that you can lose your files if you use a cleaner and which files are required for the application to run without problems
[Android Apps and Games] ravian29:
According to his ignorance on the issue, simply yes he can not help us to in recovery. Also from my knowledge that data is useless as every information to decrypt data has been lost (yes knowing password is not all)
[Android Apps and Games] :
His post is crystal clear: the developer doesn't care about your data issue, and neither about security issues explained by experienced users in previous posts, and neither about the harsh criticism by a lot of us (me included). There's no apology, no suggestion, not even a commitment to try and solve bugs / issues explained to him. He doesn't even care about all the fuss we are making. Imho it's the worst answer possible on earth....he simply doesn't care about anything (but he already got his money for pro version, isn't it?).

I think this app is dangerous, not only because of data corruption, but because of plenty of security issues not handled by the dev. It should be reported to Google play store team, let alone xda mod team...Just my two cents about a very sick situation and behavior... And to think that I praised this app a lot for his looks and features.

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[Android Apps and Games] :
Seems to me the issues above have been brought to the devs attention. No need to go on about it please.

As with everything on XDA... Members are responsible for what they flash. Some things work for some, and not others.... And bugs, issues, problems... Will always exist. As with everything posted on XDA. If you can't or won't accept that risk...then stuff like this isn't for you.

[MENTION=5308114]aritraroy[/MENTION] .... Now, If there's a known issue, it would be responsible to address that in the OP... Otherwise credibility points will drop. And members... You've posted your concerns. So move on. If you don't want to use the app now, then try something else. I can say this, just reading what this app does.... Yes... Things can go wrong. But again... That goes for almost anything on XDA.

So please, concerns have been posted... And hopefully the OP will address it in his opening post. But no need to go on about it. Take it to private messages if you would like.

Thanks,

Darth

Forum Moderator
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[Android Apps and Games] DrRuckingFetard:
would it be possible to add fingerprint unlocking to Andrognito?
[Android Apps and Games] Sachitoge:
Aritraboy, your app is good but you are very late to reply to us and you should inform us before you get busy. The PowerNap developer was (and is still) unresponsible and lazy. Your app is good, Andrognito 2 is amazing, but we are encountering some simple-looking issues that can be covered.

I lost my data, alot, aaalloott but i backup cloud it. I had 5-6gb worth of videos and photos that are precious to me, and saved to my encrypted cloud, so, i wanted to save mobile data and get Andrognito. Now, its nice, but i got photos that are 2-4mb/image and the more it gets Crystal Clear HD, the further quality worsens. I guess you didnt thinked of it, it would be good if u fix only this issue for me.

Guys, to be on safe-side, i use Apps2Sd which i mount the apps Complete files to my sd card, so even if i loose my phone, as long i got my sd card, i can restore every single byte of the app and its data, its because app is on my sd card and it mounts everything from sd card to phone so it acts as a normal operation for phone.

So far i know no any similar app do same task as Apps2Sd. It includes Link2Sd, FolderMount (Premium too). Apps2Sd is really experimental, you shouldnt trust much, but if u know to use it then its best tool ever in android history.

Aritraboy, if you could fix this image view, that doesnt show a 4mb sized image's original shape. Its mandatory issue for me, for this reason i moved out from Andrognito untill you push a update to google play store.

Those loosing data, try to get a premium sd card. I got 32gb samsung sd card, will upgrade soon to 128gb samsung evo+ sd card. Dont go with 10$ sd card that shows like u got 128gb free space. If you use it, you're simply ****ed up. As simple as THAT!

Aritraboy, hope u pay attention to my message and words. Image, fix this asap pls its simple i bet, so please fix it.

Thanks! And apologize for everything i said earlier, loosing data and restoring it isnt something im doing it with happiness.
[Android Apps and Games] devbro:
decrypt keys

Odd question for everyone here:

Where does andrognito keep the keys for decryption?

I am making a desktop app to do it for me but do not know where to look.
[Android Apps and Games] juliatan666:
Now using with root Eds (Truecrypt, Veracrypt, Luks, Cybersafe) to mount encrypted containers r/w in Android. But am looking for an optional non-root solution.

This app seems the be the by far nicest option compared to all other horrible simular apps. Very user friendly and extremely good looking. But needs a few things like filenames not being exposed via a SqLite db explorer. And hope that indeed much needed external SD card support gets added.

Read in thread people loosing data because of copy backupping their vaults of this app. I would never do that. I would backup data (just copy or FolderSync) in vaults to a Truecrypt or Veracrypt container or partition on computer(s). Never ever had a fail with those stable sob's.

Will follow updates of Andrognito closely. Really much needed an optional good enough non root encryption solution.

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[Android Apps and Games] Sachitoge:
Hey, well, android 6.0 featutes mounting sd card as internal memory to phone so all app data can be mounted to sd card.

Be aware apps that store to data/data will not be able to mount, but other than that it automatically mounts to sd card.

Try android 6.0.

Ill soon get 64gb microsd or maybe 128gb soon, got atm 32gb and have about 11gb stored data, some apps (games mostly) store rarely to data/data, other than that, most of the apps are stored on sd card.

Marshmallow is amazing.

I know that andrognito uses lower quality view tl decrypt faster, but i would love to adjust quality view. Most of us have android 5.x - 6.x and this means we got quite powerfull device to decrypt images enough fast (also sd card class on top class) so, not being beneft to this is useless to get a good phone and sdcard. Aritraroy, seriously...
[Android Apps and Games] juliatan:
Thanks for reply.

I have MM on my Nexus. And soon rolling out to my Moto. But I absolutely do not want to merge SD with internal on my Moto. Absolutely not. Not only is internet flooded with complaints about bugs, broken SD'cards and data loss with this feature (also with the fastest expensive quality sd cards!), I want to use external SD for docs and media the old fashioned way. Have enough space for apps on internal. I just want the vault/container of Andrognito (or other simular app) located on and working from external SD. And also not via tools like App2SD and that kind of thing.
[Android Apps and Games] klvnhng:
I've been looking for a solid, well-designed encryption app for a while and Andrognito so far seems to be performing pretty well. I bought the pro version of the app today, but have a few questions:

1) What is the point of being able to set different PINs for vaults if they can simply be reset in the app settings using the master PIN? That is, knowing the master PIN defeats the purpose of the vault-specific PIN.

2) The app seems to work fine non-root. What exactly does it achieve through root (can be enabled in settings)?

3) The show PIN option doesn't work sometimes. I check the toggle, but the PIN remains hidden. i.e. when setting a PIN for Fake Force Close

Thanks