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[Android Apps and Games] aritraroy:
Sorry for this issue. Was this feature working for you before or it never worked for you at all? Actually, there are many devices which block certain apps from starting their service on device boot, because of which Andrognito might not be able to start its service and detect the pin. Can you confirm this?

Don't worry, we will get this issue resolved for you. :)
[Android Apps and Games] aritraroy:
Are you putting the files back to the exact same folder where it was before? The only reason it is showing "now synchronized" can be because of this. Please check it and let us know of any details at helpdesk@andrognito.com. :)
[Android Apps and Games] hyperterminal:
Uh, so you don't wanna reply!? [MENTION=5308114]aritraroy[/MENTION]
[Android Apps and Games] aritraroy:
I might have missed your comment. What was your question all about? :)
[Android Apps and Games] hyperterminal:
I'd asked about how you make the app come from the dialer, hiding the icon in the launcher.
[Android Apps and Games] aritraroy:
Yes, I remember now. If your query is not directly about this app, you should contact me directly via email instead of writing in this thread which is specifically meant for this app. Hope you will understand. :)
[Android Apps and Games] aritraroy:
Thank you for notifying about this issue. It will surely be fixed in the upcoming versions. :) Do let us know if you have any more suggestions or feedbacks.
[Android Apps and Games] aritraroy:
Yes, I remember now. This is a general Android development question and this thread is not a place to discuss this. You can get it touch with me directly for development related help. Moreover, you can just search for this and you will find several solutions in StackOverflow. :)
[Android Apps and Games] hyperterminal:
ok
[Android Apps and Games] Earshel123:
I need help with account recovery. I got a new phone and now cannot access my files. I sent the helpdesk an email with the recovery code, but I never got a reply. Please help!
[Android Apps and Games] aritraroy:
Sorry for the problem. Our helpdesk is very prompt with support mails. I just checked and didn't find any mails from you. It might have missed somehow. Can you send us the details to helpdesk@andrognito.com, and we will surely help you on it. :)
[Android Apps and Games] Earshel123:
I resent the email. Hopefully it went through. Thanks for your help!
[Android Apps and Games] HunniHh:
I am using Andrognito 2 for long time and yesterday I updated to Andrognito 3 and I couldn't get Andrognito 2 encrypted files on Andrognito 3.

I have the folder "Andrognito2" I tried to copy but still I couldn't get files. Is there any way I can get back those files?
[Android Apps and Games] aritraroy:
Sorry to hear about this issue. While you were registering in the new app Andrognito 3, the app had shown you an option to "RESTORE" your files from the old version of the app. Did you select that? If yes, then the app will automatically transfer all your old files to the new app seamlessly.
[Android Apps and Games] RafaelWP:
Okay, the specialized media all spoke well. It has double layer encryption. It has unique options that no App has in store. But the app has 10 years of development and does not work! It does not work with SD card a basic and totally useful thing that many apps have. You can not open vaults / vaults safes and say you are not allowed, a small popup window warning from error.
[Android Apps and Games] jaybz:
Is there any way to disable syncing of filenames across devices? I don't have cloud sync enabled but I can see the filenames of the files I have encrypted on a different device.
[Android Apps and Games] Surftheluxe:
Deleted files from andrognito 2, how to recover with andrognito 3

I had deleted files from andrognito 2 and deleted the program. I found that the files were still on my cellphone. I installed andrognito 3 and copied the files from andrognito 2 folder to 3. But i'm not able to see or open them. How can i decript the files or reinstall them back on andrognito?

The original files are gone, only the incripted remain in the andronito folder.

Thanks!
[Android Apps and Games] Surftheluxe:
in the andrognito 2 folder it has (per file) 4 different type files. so everything should be able to open in andrognito 2.

example

a780c291-b72b-4a1e-bebb-29b3ed2df6a6

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

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

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

is there a posibility to install andrognito 2, open the vault and then upgrade to andrognito 3?

thanks
[Android Apps and Games] Surftheluxe:
Found old version download of andrognito 2 and could reopen te files. Then decrypted them and install andrognito 3. Problem solved!!
[Android Apps and Games] :
Andrognito something went wrong

How to solve the problem andrognito "something went wrong - Oops! Unable to load your vault right now. Don't worry, all your files are safe. - Please restar the app and try again later or contact our support for further assistance."? Android 7.1 AOSP
[Android Apps and Games] J_M_V_S:
[MENTION=5308114]aritraroy[/MENTION] I would like to know how to become beta tester. Thank you.
[Android Apps and Games] 4ntagonist:
Hi, can I use A3 without an E-Mail Account?
[Android Apps and Games] J_M_V_S:
[MENTION=5308114]aritraroy[/MENTION] I would like to translate app to Spanish (LatAm). Let me know how to proceed.
[Android Apps and Games] edwardcull2013:
I visited the thread after I started getting the message that I don't have play services support but thankfully a reinstall fixed everything but no idea why it happened though.

But apart from that your app is awesome!!
[Android Apps and Games] SURYA:
Hello Dev

I have been using andrognito for quite some time, earlier I had it in a deviceI ( nexus 6P) was using andrognito 2 when I felt like flashing a ROM I was backing up the andrognito folder containing all the encrypted files and flashing and reinstalling app and that folder to get back the files , currently I'm using andrognito 3 ( beta) and I transferred all the backed up files from andrognito 2 to current device ( one plus 5) folder but I'm not able to access the files.

i have gone through this thread and got a solution like install andrognito 2 and restore folder decrypt the files install andro 3 and backup again.

but the problem is I'm not able to see the files even tho I installed andro 2 and the folders also I have few photos backed up using andro 3 that is also not visible on my new device.

I have 4gb of photos and videos which are encrypted and are not backed up to cloud lying in my local storage which is encrypted using andrognito 2 and andrognito 3 . Is there any way I can decrypt them and use them again

Thanks for the great looking & functioning app
[Android Apps and Games] troon95:
Hi, I recently had a replacement on my nexus 6P and after moving the andrognito 3 folder from one device to the other, everytime I try to open a "big" file (it happens with a video but not a picture) I get the following error message: "Unable to preview file, please try again".

I have decrypted a file to make sure files are not corrupted and after decryption the file was played flawlessly.
[Android Apps and Games] ralaud:
Bug?

Hi,

It is a really nice app, thanks for developing it. But it doesn't work for me. Maybe because I am not using Google Play Services (so no Gapps installed). My question is, does this app work without Google Play Services ? If yes, then it is another bug, and I try to get logs to send.

If I start the app, it is loading for like one minute and displaying a notification that I should check my Internet connection, but my Internet connection is working.

Yours sincerely.
[Android Apps and Games] CynoMan:
The new version (3.4) of Andrognito doesn't recognise the permission grant for external storage. It repeatedly asks for permission even after granting once.

Device-Z00l, RR-N 5.8.4
[Android Apps and Games] LilMonkeh:
Hi,

So I have used a cleaner app recently and lost access to all my files, it only shows the cloud symbol for each file.

Apparently it deleted the _th_ files , is it possible to recover the files ? I mean I still have the password and the encrypted file. So it should be possible right?

I hope anyone can give me some advice.

Thanks in advance :)
[Android Apps and Games] devbro:
yey new problem :(

I used "share" feature to lock some files. First I picked a vault that i have forgetten the pin to. after the error message. I picked another vault then pressed encrypt. It worked. later on when I went back. None of the files showed. But the files do exists in the folders. :( what can I do to recover them? at this point I am willing to pay the developer to recover them.
[Android Apps and Games] Ilyadev:
Great idea
[Android Apps and Games] morning.star:
Needs a lot of work.
[Android Apps and Games] VA6DAH:
I would also be interested in this app providing its source, remember you can reserve all rights and still publish the source.

If not what cascade of algorithms (and modes of said algorithms like AES-256-CBC) are you using?
[Android Apps and Games] aritraroy:
Yes, that's quite an useful feature I must say. It will make file hiding using Andrognito much more easier and faster in some cases. We will be adding it very soon in our future releases.

Thanks a lot.
[Android Apps and Games] aritraroy:
Its an interesting question, I must say! Yes, if you are using the latest version of the app (with Automatic Vault Backup feature), and hide files, then even if you loose all your data and restore a backup that you have taken, then Andrognito should work in finding all the files take you just where you were.

Please let me know if it works as you had asked for? And if there is anything more I can help with. :)
[Android Apps and Games] CAL7:
There gave been several request for source, or just more disclosure of the algorithms used. Without this, or something, it's dangerous to trust sensitive files to a black-box program. While Codex has been very responsive to app questions and suggestions, all the inquiries about methodology have been ignored. I really think we need something, while still protecting Codex's IP.
[Android Apps and Games] aritraroy:
Yeah, I saw some requests coming to me for disclosure of the algorithm. We do not have any intention to ignore this request entirely. Currently, I am working on some more important projects and is extremely busy with that. :cowboy:

Further more, I get a lot of emails and messages daily to respond, so it takes me some time to reply each of them individually. But we always try to ensure that everyone have been addressed properly.

We have updated the post with the algorithm that Andrognito uses in brief. We cannot reveal the minute details to keep the security tight. Please have a look and let me know if I can help you with anything else. Do let us know if you have any suggestions for this app too. :D
[Android Apps and Games] k452t0n:
Really, I take it with a (rather large) pinch of salt.

If the files are really encrypted as you say, there should be no problem exposing the source. You even mention the files being device dependent. Unless someone is really determined to crack your algorithm, has the ability to fetch the files deep inside your data structure (even more difficult without root), can obtain all the device params, then can one crack the files.
[Android Apps and Games] aritraroy:
There is nothing about anyone cracking the algo. But we currently DO NOT have any plans to make the source code open. We have future plans to add a lot of features to the app. Thanks for understanding.:o
[Android Apps and Games] k452t0n:
This means crappiness

This may sound harsh but I just want to highlight the problem here.

I know this sounds quite unlikely, but YOU are the one with the source. This means that YOU will be the person that can open our vaults, view our files and breach the secrets. What stops YOU from doing this? You sound most suitable for the job.

What makes us trust YOU and hand our PRECIOUS SECRETS to YOU?
[Android Apps and Games] aritraroy:
Good question. Even I cannot do this if I want to. Every file gets an unique password for its ADG container, and I have NO control over it. It is IMPOSSIBLE for me to open the container and decrypt the user files in any way.

And moreover, your files are inside your device locally. How do I go to you, take your device and do all the messy stuff to steal your files? Your files are and WILL BE safe with you.

You seem to be a very careful person, taking every step carefully. :) Its really very good, we would love to have an user like you using our app and giving us some valuable and innovative suggestions to make this app even better.
[Android Apps and Games] Itoshii:
Yes thank you, and I have tried it to confirm that it works as well.
[Android Apps and Games] aritraroy:
Yes, absolutely. This is a very unique kind of an issue that I have come across. Thanks for bringing it before me.

I don't think there is anything that can be done about this from our side. Please let us know if there is any more problems that you face or if you have any suggestions. :cool:
[Android Apps and Games] aritraroy:
Yes, this is a good suggestions and quite logical, I must say. It will be added very soon in the next updates. Thanks a lot. :good: Is there anything more that can be improved according to you? :cowboy:
[Android Apps and Games] PunchUp:
When I have more suggestions, I shall let you know ;)
[Android Apps and Games] aritraroy:
Thanks a lot for your appreciation. Glad to know that you liked it so much. :)

Your suggestions is awesome I would say. I have got similar suggestions from others too. But implementing the preview feature will need a lot fo changes to be made in the core framework of this app.

We will be doing it soon, atleast to some partial extent. Do let us know if you have some more suggestions or any problems? :D
[Android Apps and Games] Bromalex:
Maybe it would be easier to unhide it and let an external editor do the viewing/editing.

Again, I've no idea.

Thanks for your answer and time.

Victor
[Android Apps and Games] aritraroy:
These are some really great suggestions I would say. We will surely go for a preview feature in the app to preview hidden files, edit them and automatically hide them after that.

And about the grid layout, this is something which will come up once we solve the problem of showing hidden image thumbnails. :D

And I really didn't understand what do you mean by dynamic PIN? Can you please explain a bit? :)
[Android Apps and Games] aritraroy:
Have sent you a PM with the download link. Do let me know if there is something more I can help you with? :)
[Android Apps and Games] aritraroy:
Thanks a lot. That would be awesome. :)

I will be starting the translation process very soon, within next week. I will be sending you a PM once am ready. Thanks again. :cowboy:
[Android Apps and Games] aritraroy:
Currently, that will not work. It is mainly intended for local use. But we have plans to incorporate cloud encryption feature in future too. :)
[Android Apps and Games] 4ntagonist:
Hi [MENTION=5308114]aritraroy[/MENTION]

Are you no longer interested in the problems of the users or why haven't you contacted us for 9 months?
[Android Apps and Games] Tommy_vr:
App keeps crashing

I just opurchased the 6.99/Month plan and when i try to sync files the app just crashes. I either want my money back or a fix [MENTION=5308114]aritraroy[/MENTION]
[Android Apps and Games] J_M_V_S:
Forget it. Cancel your subscription right away and cut your losses. I was on the same boat.
[Android Apps and Games] Tommy_vr:
I tought of that, but i figured i'd try to see if it worked on version 3.3, so i downloaded that version from apkpure and it works perfectly now. If i could find a good replacement (thats nor keepsafe) i would switch. Anyone have any suggestons?
[Android Apps and Games] john_123warrior:
Dialer Pin

the dialer pin suddenly won't make the andrognito app open. Now i can't access it because the app icon is missing. I am very sure i entered the correct pin. It's 1014. anyone experienced the same problem?
[Android Apps and Games] _PixeL:
I'm assuming this app is just.. dead?

It's no longer listed on the play store, and the website seems to be just not setup anymore.

Kinda sucks since this was an amazing app
[Android Apps and Games] J_M_V_S:
Alternatives?
[Android Apps and Games] Bingley:
AFAIK there are no open-source gallery vaults to hide images and files. None.

I use Gallery Vault at the moment, and Camera Roll for normal gallery browsing.

Such a shame.
[Android Apps and Games] Shadobara:
I forgot my pin for the andrognito app and it wont send a verification code to my email. It says it sent but nothing is showing up. [MENTION=5308114]aritraroy[/MENTION]

---------- Post added at 09:33 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:30 PM ----------

Please, I need help. I forgot the pin to the app and whenever I try to recover it, the access code doesnt send to my email
[Android Apps and Games] J_M_V_S:
This app should be considered as abandoned. No support from the developer whatsoever.

Unless there's some other user that can help you, you're out of luck. Do you have a backup somewhere?
[Android Apps and Games] Shadobara:
Is there a way to get the files out? I don't know if there are backups. I just put them in and that was tgat. I should've known it was dead. Thank you for responding. It means a lot
[Android Apps and Games] J_M_V_S:
I don't think there's a way without the password. By backup I meant you manually made a backup somewhere else. If you didn't I see it really difficult to recover the files. Did you tried emailing the developer directly?
[Android Apps and Games] robafg:
I moved my encrypted files

I moved my encrypted files now I dont have any idea how to decrypt these files and to mention that I re installed the apk ? is there any ways that I can access my files again

I put my encrypted files in the vault directory but didn't work
[Android Apps and Games] pedrohp:
Dear OP,

Since you've abandoned the app, would you consider opening the source code, so the community can carry it on?
[Android Apps and Games] xdadevet:
Great to see you wprking on the app!

And sure I'll explain what I meant by a dynamic pin. You see, a static pin is one that doesn't change and is what we normally see everywhere. So, let's say your password is "12345" then anybody who saw you typing it will in (or used a keylogger, a malicious program that saves everything you type and mail it to someone) will have access to your files if they get their hands on your phone. Also, brute force hacking of static passwords is easy, simply try multiple combinations until you find the right one. This means that even if your program has unbeatable data encryption, it can easily be beaten by having the right password( which is not difficult to obtain due to our habits, such as using the same password everywhere)

Now what I meant by a dynamic pin is one of which the physical text you enter as a password changes everytime you use the program, that way even if onlookers/hackers use the pin you have entered it doesn't work. There are several ways to implement this kind of protection and it is actually very easy (from a programmers point of view). Let me show you an example:

Say your password is an equasion to solve a particular size matrix of numbers in a particular way, but the matrix change every time you try to log in. That way the answer wil be different every time, yet your password (the eqausion) stays the same. Lets say you use the answer of the matrix solved by your equasion in a second equasion (such as subtracting your answer from the original "12345" password) and entering that as the password. This means the app wil be pretty much immune to most common hacking attempts to obtain the password, and since the data is encrypted, it will be useless without it.

I know this sounds like the most complicated way to enter a data vault, but I've used this principle bevore for locking/onlocking apps and once you get a hang of it it is easy and takes about 5 seconds to figure out your password(depending obviously on how complex the equasion you've typed in). The reason for all this added security is that your app is so useful for locking anything, more secure than say my e-mail account. This means that it could be used to store sensitive information (such as bank account details) with complete peace of mind.

What do you think? Is it worth the added trouble? I would think so..
[Android Apps and Games] aritraroy:
Please check the updated description of this thread. We have added the details of the security algorithm that have been used in the Andrognito's 3-Layer Encryption Algorithm.

And about your second question - its simple. If you have a complete backup of your phone, then recovering won't be any problem at all. Do let me know if there is anything more you would like to know or suggest. :cowboy:
[Android Apps and Games] aritraroy:
Yes, absolutely. This is something that we plan to include in the future. Thanks for your suggestion. Please give some feedbacks on how the app works on your Nexus 5? [emoji2]
[Android Apps and Games] aritraroy:
Yes really. This is something that need to be implemented in the future updates.

But if you have used the Flash Mode to hide all those files, then I can give you a quick trick to get all of them at once.

But the feature to select multiple files for unhiding will be implemented pretty soon. [emoji2]
[Android Apps and Games] aritraroy:
Thanks for the awesome suggestion. We already have got that feature in an update - Automatic Vault Backup. It will automatically backup the vault everytime you make an action and will search for the vault automatically too. Its completely automated and doesn't require any thing to be done from the user's end?

Do you want to explicitly specify a location of the vault backup too? :cowboy:
[Android Apps and Games] aritraroy:
I have already sent you an APK download link? Haven't you got it? Do let me know and I will send it again...:)
[Android Apps and Games] aritraroy:
I think it is not working as expected in some Galaxy Series devices. Some other Note 3 users have also reported the same. Can you please elaborate with the problem you are facing?

It would be awesome if you can help a bit in solving this minor problem, as it works perfectly for almost other devices. Thanks in advance.:cowboy:
[Android Apps and Games] aritraroy:
Good question buddy! I didn't knew about this app before, and other than boasting about the features of my app, I would like you to try it once and see the differences yourself.

Of course, Secrecy seems to be very nice and secure. And about the "3-Layer Encryption Engine", its not mere words dude. It would be awesome, if you can check the brief algorithm of it in the main thread.

Do let me know how you like it? We take things that you like quite seriously, and things that you don't even more! ;)
[Android Apps and Games] aritraroy:
Yes, I should have added some information about the Andrognito's 3-Layer Encryption Engine from the start. But you can now check it out, in the first post.

I have added the algorithm in brief. Its unique and absolutely secure. Do let me know your thoughts about it?:cowboy:
[Android Apps and Games] Landraider17:
Love the design but one Question!!!

Is there any option to view the encrypted videos from the app itself or do we have to decrypt it then view. I had used it initially but didn't come across any such function. Please do let me know in case I have missed it.:confused:

Just love the design!!!:good:
[Android Apps and Games] aritraroy:
That's great. Thanks for the feedback. Did you hide images and videos? Do they disappear from the Gallery immediately after hiding or it takes some time?:cowboy:
[Android Apps and Games] aritraroy:
Yes, of course. It is still in BETA and needs a lot of work. Can you please mention specifically what are the areas you think needs attention? It will be helpful for us.

Thanks in advance.:)