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Secure Messaging and File Transfer

Spherebox UG (haftungsbeschränkt) · com.spherebox.sid

3.3 out of 5 (3 ratings) 5K+ downloads v0.9.7 7 MB Android 4.0.3+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

At a glance

Latest version
v0.9.7 (972)
Updated
Oct 29, 2024 (1 year ago)
APK size
7 MB
Requires
Android 4.0.3+ (API 15)
CPU support
x86 32-bit, ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Category
Productivity (app)
Listed since
Nov 21, 2018 (at least)
Permissions
11 (1 sensitive)
Website
sid.co
Developer contact
[email protected]
Privacy
Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Secure Messaging and File Transfer is an app by Spherebox UG (haftungsbeschränkt) in the Productivity category, listed since at least November 2018. It includes native code for x86 32-bit, ARM 32-bit and ARM 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.

It asks for 11 permissions, 1 of them sensitive: modify shared storage.

What's new in v0.9.7

- Fix for reply to message notification jumped to wrong message - Support for admininstrated groups - Layout improvements - Optimized background behaviour

Description

From the listing uploaded by “catappult”.

Communicate more securely and efficiently than with email. Privately, in the office or as a team. Share documents, pictures and large files encrypted and quickly thanks to the direct connection between the devices. Sid is a secure communication tool with end-to-end encryption. * Fast communication - one-to-one or within groups Set up your Sid address easily and start right away with secure messaging and file transfer. No phone number or email address is required. * Available for mobile and desktop devices Sid clients are available for desktop computers, laptops and as native apps for iPhone and Android. You can use it on any operating system like your computer in the office or on your smartphone anywhere else. Whatever you do on one device is reflected on all other devices, so everything is kept in sync. * Security by Design Sid uses end-to-end encryption for every message and file transferred. The encryption keys are generated and stored on your devices only. Unlike other password driven systems, your private key is used for authorization and authentication. When working with Sid, your data is safe and no third-parties can decipher the data while being transferred. No one will be able to read your messages or decrypt your files. We only support clients that run on your device natively to ensure maximum security. * Share documents and files of any kind safely and quickly Transfer documents, photos, videos, music, etc. in the fastest possible way and without size constraints. If possible, the local network is used. This makes it possible to exchange files of any size and size with individuals, groups and between all your devices independently of the operating system. * Your data is always accessible Your messages and files are stored locally and synchronized through all your devices, always accessible, even offline. Sid keeps your communication and data in a dedicated area separated from all your other documents. Sid is also available for Windows, Linux and Mac on our website: https://sid.co

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

  • Certificate issued to “Spherebox” The developer's name — though anyone can put any name in a certificate.

Store checks and file details

  • Developer signature verified Nov 21, 2018
  • Antivirus scan passed Nov 8, 2020
  • Signed byCN=Toine Diepstraten, OU=Spherebox, O=Spherebox, L=Berlin, ST=Unknown, C=DE
  • Signing certificate (SHA-1)E7:7C:93:30:35:09:81:41:8C:1B:71:3C:7E:1D:70:55:55:68:A2:6D
  • File MD57145124cdbf6ab8b5ba173b78b081cd1
  • Uploaded by “catappult” Platinum tier · 1,377 followers · uploading since 2018

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Permissions (11)

Secure Messaging and File Transfer requests 11 permissions, 1 of them sensitive.

Required hardware & features

Secure Messaging and File Transfer APK: questions and answers

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Only if it is signed with the same certificate as the copy on your phone and isn't an older version. If Android says “App not installed”, the certificates differ; uninstalling your copy first works but deletes its data unless it is backed up.

Is the Secure Messaging and File Transfer APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 7145124cdbf6ab8b5ba173b78b081cd1.

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