mollyim-android

# Molly

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Molly is a hardened version of [Signal](https://github.com/signalapp/Signal-Android) for Android, the fast simple yet secure messaging app by [Signal Foundation](https://signal.org).

## Introduction

Back in 2018, Signal allowed the user to set a passphrase to secure the local message database. But this option was removed with the introduction of file-based encryption on Android. Molly brings it back again with additional security features.

Molly connects to Signal's servers, so you can chat with your Signal contacts seamlessly. Before signing up, please remember to review the [Signal Terms & Privacy Policy](https://signal.org/legal/).

We update Molly every two weeks to include the latest Signal features and fixes. The exceptions are security patches, which are applied as soon as they are available.

## Download

You can download the app from GitHub's [Releases](https://github.com/mollyim/mollyim-android/releases/latest) page or install it from the [Molly F-Droid Repo](https://molly.im/fdroid/):

[<img src="https://fdroid.gitlab.io/artwork/badge/get-it-on.png"
    alt="Get it on F-Droid"
    height="80">](https://molly.im/fdroid/)

There are two versions available: **Molly** or **Molly-FOSS**. Learn the differences [below](#free-and-open-source) and download the right one for you.

You can also get **Molly-FOSS** from [Accrescent](https://accrescent.app/):

<a href="https://accrescent.app/app/im.molly.app">
   <img alt="Get it on Accrescent"
      src="https://accrescent.app/badges/get-it-on.png"
      height="80">
</a>

To [verify](https://developer.android.com/studio/command-line/apksigner#usage-verify) the APK, use the following signing certificate fingerprints:
```
SHA-256: 6aa80fdf4a8cc13737cfb434fc0cde486f09cf8fcda21a67bea5ee1ca2700886
SHA-1: 49ce310cdd0c09c8c34eb31a8005c6bf13f5a4f1
```

## Features

Molly has unique features compared to Signal:

- **Data encryption at rest** - Protect your app database with [passphrase encryption](https://github.com/mollyim/mollyim-android/wiki/Data-Encryption-At-Rest)
- **Secure RAM wiper** - Securely shred sensitive data from device memory
- **Automatic lock** - Lock the app automatically under user-defined conditions
- **Multi-device