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Valv

An encrypted gallery vault for Android devices
New in version 2.3.1
* Added biometrics. You can now unlock one vault with biometrics (fingerprint, face, etc.)
* Every password/vault now has its own set of folders. E.g. using a new password will no longer show folders added using a different password.
Note: this means that you will have to add your folders again as they are not carried over from the previous version.
Valv is an encrypted gallery, storing your sensitive photos, GIFs and videos securely on your device. Choose a password or PIN-code and protect your gallery. Valv encrypts your files using the fast ChaCha20 stream cipher.

Features

* Supports images, GIFs, videos and text files
* Organise using folders
* The app requires no permissions
* Encrypted files are stored on-disk allowing for easy backups and transfers between devices
* Supports multiple vaults by the use of different passwords
* Day/night modes
* Add notes/text to files

Encryption

Files are encrypted using ChaCha20 and keys are derived using PBKDF2 with HMAC-SHA512.
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Versions

Although APK downloads are available below to give you the choice, you should be aware that by installing that way you will not receive update notifications and it's a less secure way to download. We recommend that you install the F-Droid client and use that.

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  • Version 2.3.1 (39) suggested Added on Jul 21, 2025

    arm64-v8a armeabi-v7a x86 x86_64

    This version requires Android 9.0 or newer.

    It is built by F-Droid and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.

    Permissions
    • use biometric hardware
      Allows the app to use biometric hardware for authentication
    • use fingerprint hardware
      Allows the app to use fingerprint hardware for authentication
    • se.arctosoft.vault.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

    Download APK 5.7 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log

  • Version 2.2.2 (37) - Added on Jan 28, 2025

    This version requires Android 9.0 or newer.

    It is built by F-Droid and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.

    Permissions
    • se.arctosoft.vault.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

    Download APK 5.4 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log

  • Version 2.1.1 (34) - Added on Dec 29, 2024

    This version requires Android 9.0 or newer.

    It is built by F-Droid and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.

    Permissions
    • se.arctosoft.vault.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

    Download APK 5.4 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log

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