Vault Explorer

Releases

• Sep 25, 2026 1.25.0
  > I am now preparing to launch the app on the Google Play Store. I need a bit of community help to satisfy Google’s requirement of running a 14-day closed test track with at least 12 testers. > > If you want early Play Store updates and have a moment to help test upcoming builds, please head over to the **[Testers Wanted Discussion](https://github.com/R0b0To/VaultExplorer/discussions/111)**. ### Improvements • Container Format Autodetection: Implemented automatic format detection when unlocking file containers to dynamically identify BitLocker, LUKS, and plain disk images with fallback to VeraCrypt, presenting only the credential fields required for each specific format • Secure Deletion: Enabled cryptographic zeroing prior to file deletion when automatically removing original source files after a successful import • PIM Credential Flow: Added a visibility toggle to PIM input fields across creation and password modification screens, grouping PIM together with passwords and keyfiles during container setup • Composite Volume Shortcut: Added a direct shortcut to composite container creation within the VeraCrypt setup flow, complete with an experimental badge to highlight cautious use • Auto-Lock Indicators: Updated vault avatars with distinct badges to visually differentiate between globally inherited and container-specific auto-lock configurations

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  • Vault Card Actions: Replaced swipe-to-reveal gestures on vault cards with an accessible, discoverable three-dots overflow menu • External Storage Operations: Enhanced file operations for sidebar-linked external storage providers, introducing proactive accessibility checks to verify that locations are mounted and reachable before opening • Material 3 Navigation Drawer: Polished side drawer component styling, list item shapes, and paddings to align with Material 3 design standards ### Bug Fixes • File Sharing Streams: Migrated outgoing shares to a dedicated standard ContentProvider, ensuring external transfer tools (such as LocalSend) stream data reliably rather than failing on physical file path checks • Drawer Vault Locking: Fixed an issue where locking any background container dismissed the navigation drawer; closing the drawer and returning to the dashboard now only triggers when locking the container currently in view **Full Changelog**: https://github.com/R0b0To/VaultExplorer/compare/v1.24.1...v1.25.0
• Sep 24, 2026 1.24.1
  ## 🚀 Next Milestone: Google Play Launch Thanks to continuous testing and the latest stability improvements, I'm confident that VaultExplorer is mature enough for a larger audience. I am now preparing to launch the app on the Google Play Store. I need a bit of community help to satisfy Google’s requirement of running a 14-day closed test track with at least 12 testers. If you want early Play Store updates and have a moment to help test upcoming builds, please head over to the **[Testers Wanted Discussion](https://github.com/R0b0To/VaultExplorer/discussions/111)**. --- ### Changelog

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  ### Improvements • Auto-Sync: Expanded the auto-sync engine to track, detect, and synchronize folder structure changes and empty directories alongside individual files • Image Format Re-encoding**: Added support for re-encoding edited images into lossy formats (such as JPEG and WebP) ### Bug Fixes • Image Editor Prompt: Fixed an issue where the image editor redundantly prompted users to save changes twice before closing • Camera Backgrounding: Fixed a lifecycle freeze where transitioning the app to the background during an active camera session caused recording or capture state errors • General Stability: Resolved miscellaneous minor bugs ### What's Changed * fix and update translation by @WATCHER-00 in https://github.com/R0b0To/VaultExplorer/pull/108 **Full Changelog**: https://github.com/R0b0To/VaultExplorer/compare/v1.24.0...v1.24.1
• Sep 22, 2026 1.23.0
  ### Features • App Lock Customization: Added granular controls to configure how and when the app lock triggers, including an option to lock immediately upon backgrounding • Vault Auto-Lock: Added an option within per-container settings to inherit the global default auto-lock duration ### Improvements • Auto-Sync Interface: Redesigned the auto-sync UI/UX for improved clarity, relocating full-vault sync options directly to the vault configuration page • Status Badges: Redesigned file and folder badges with active state indicators for sync, pin, bookmark, and document provider statuses • Dynamic Action Button: Streamlined the file manager floating toolbar to trigger the action directly when only one option is enabled, bypassing the menu • In-App Camera: Added hardware safeguards when switching lenses, improved autofocus and color balance, and refined control labels • File Manager Zoom: Improved pinch-to-zoom gesture smoothness when adjusting font and item display sizes

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  • Navigation Gestures: Refined gesture thresholds and responsiveness for sliding open the sidebar drawer and interacting with cards • App Settings: Polished settings organization and improved layout responsiveness across landscape orientations ### Bug Fixes • External Storage: Fixed external storage requiring full file access permissions by adding full compatibility with the Storage Access Framework (SAF) • Background Recording: Fixed video recording stopping when switching applications or locking the screen • Auto-Lock Timer: Fixed an issue where configured auto-lock timers were not being properly respected • Dashboard Hints: Fixed the first-card nudge hint repeatedly displaying after being viewed or disabled in settings • Container Creation: Fixed composite containers failing to pin to the dashboard during creation when the toggle was enabled **Full Changelog**: https://github.com/R0b0To/VaultExplorer/compare/v1.22.0...v1.23.0
• Sep 20, 2026 1.22.0
  ### Features • Automated Sync: Added background auto-sync support for vaults and folders to keep designated targets continuously updated, accessible from the vault root title bar and folder action menus • Quick Camera Access: Added a 1x1 home screen shortcut and a Quick Settings tile to launch directly into the in-app camera. Has to be enablet in the settings first. ### Improvements • Image Viewer Gestures: Extended vertical brightness swipe gestures to image viewing alongside existing video playback controls • Media Carousel: Positioned the carousel above dock controls, allowing it to be toggled off by pressing the button again and shown/hide scrollbar using vertical swipe gestures • Vault Dashboard: Added an option to disable swipe-to-edit and swipe-to-remove gestures on vault cards, keeping these actions accessible via the sidebar drawer • Player Zoom & Pan: Reverted single-finger panning while zoomed in/out with a locked screen, restoring standard gesture availability at normal zoom levels • UI Polish: Refined overall interface styling, layout transitions, and UX interactions across the app

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  ### Bug Fixes • Gesture Conflicts: Fixed vertical playlist scrolling interfering with brightness and volume swipe controls in the media player • Zoomed Playlists: Fixed continuous vertical playlists locking up when zoomed in or out, allowing uninterrupted scrolling at any desired zoom level • Playlist Positioning: Fixed continuous vertical mode failing to center on items opened from the file manager when located toward the bottom of the list • In-Player Deletion: Fixed items deleted within the media player lingering in the session, ensuring immediate removal from the viewer and folder list • Split Container Picker: Fixed an issue preventing the file picker from accessing directories containing split container chunks **Full Changelog**: https://github.com/R0b0To/VaultExplorer/compare/v1.21.0...v1.22.0
• Sep 18, 2026 1.19.0
• Sep 16, 2026 1.18.0
• Sep 15, 2026 1.17.0
• Sep 14, 2026 1.16.0
• Sep 11, 2026 1.15.0
• Sep 7, 2026 1.14.0
• Aug 31, 2026 1.13.1
• Aug 30, 2026 1.13.0
• Aug 29, 2026 1.12.0
• Aug 27, 2026 1.11.1
• Aug 26, 2026 1.9.1
• Aug 23, 2026 1.8.0
• Aug 21, 2026 1.7.1
• Aug 17, 2026 1.4.0
• Aug 16, 2026 1.3.0