What's New

DataVault Password Manager for Android

Version 6.2.28

Interested in beta testing? Email info@ascendo.co

• Fixed Fingerprint Authentication issue affecting some users.
• Fixed issue of ads appearing for certain subscribers of freemium version.
• Added Settings in main menu with submenus for Search, Security and Display.
• Enhanced Settings menus to conform to Material Design.
• Added Quick Search setting to make cursor appear immediately in search bar.
• Moved Duplicate item, Template and Delete item to tool bar menu.
• Improved layout of item lookup screen.
• Added security feature to obscure DataVault screen in app switcher.
• Added 7 day Trial to freemium version.
• Improved screen help text.

If you have any issues with the new version, please email support@ascendo.co
If you like free updates, please rate DataVault 5 stars in Google Play 😀

Version 6.2.18

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• Added option to use Fingerprint Authentication between sessions.
• Implemented Dropbox Synchronization API version 2.
• Added Template selector to Add Item dialogue.
• Fixed subscription issue in Freemium version.
• Added Default Template switch to Template Edit screen.
• Implemented Material Design for Add Item.
• Fixed issue causing action bar to obscure icons for Android Nougat users.
• Changed default List View to collapsed.
• Added progress bar when Dropbox sync is initiated.
• Removed previous splash screen from startup.
• Improved Security Settings screen.
• Added French localization.

Version 6.1.51

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• Fixed Permissions issue that prevented saving information to SD card.
• Fixed item editing form on devices with small screen.
• Added progress indicator do Dropbox autosync.
• Changed sync password mismatch alert so it only appears once.
• Fixed issue causing crash if DataVault timed out for long periods.
• Improved in-app help text and screen layouts.

Version 6.1.46

• Improved usability of adding items using Templates.
• Enhanced login screen layout for changes to Android keyboard.
• Fixed issue of new items not appearing in lookup lists.
• Added localization for German and Russian.
• Switched Settings > Auto-Backup to On by default.
• Improved performance of Auto-Backup.
• Decreased sync polling time for faster updates.
• Other minor improvements and bug fixes.

Version 6.1.39

• Released free version with unlimited number of items, in addition to paid version.
• Implemented Fingerprint Authentication for master login.^*
• Added Light Theme (default). See menu > Display Settings to switch back to Dark Theme.
• Added master password mask/unmask icon.
• Implemented numeric keyboard for login and added keyboard selector to login screens.
• Added support for Android Marshmallow (version 6).
• Changed List View default to collapsed view.
• Added Security Setting to disable Screen Capture in DataVault.
• Corrected split view issue for certain smartphones.
• Enhanced navigation and usability on main screens.
• Replaced action bar icons with Material Design icons.
• Improved startup time by removing launch screen.
• Enhancements to Dropbox Auto-Sync.^*
• Improvements to item icons, login screen, manage categories & types screens, navigation, help text.

^* paid & premium versions

Version 6.1.15

• Improved synchronization algorithm to be based on last edited timestamp.
• Increased master password maximum length to 32 characters.
• Fixed synchronization issue with DataVault for Windows.
• Disabled predictive typing when entering master password.
• Added support for Android Lollipop (version 5).
• Improved performance time to decrypt database after login.
• Enhancements to master login screen.
• Added menu option to clear Dropbox Sync cache.
• Implemented 256-bit encryption for standard version.
• Deprecated Webdav sync due to lack of industry support.
• Improvements to Dropbox Sync screen and bug fixes.

Version 5.2.15

• Improved item icons for display on hi-res devices such as Samsung S5 and Nexus 5.
• Enhanced icon matrix screen layout to make it easier to select icon with entry.
• Enhanced folder and list view layout.
• Implemented automatic backup to internal memory, see Settings > Backup & Restore.
• Implemented advanced search settings find matches in item name, labels, values & memo fields.
• Added "Copy Without Spaces" option in popup menu for copying information such as passwords to web forms.
• Implemented alert to assist user when Wi-Fi sync settings are incorrect.
• Improved scrolling in list / tree view to avoid Out of Memory errors.
• Removed launch image to give faster access to your passwords.
• Improved login screen.
• Fixed Wi-Fi sync issue contributing to java error message.
• Fixed issue to give users access to numeric keyboard when entering master password.
• Reinstated Android status bar to top of screens.
• Bug fixes.

Version 5.1.16

• Support for tablets. Split panal view with item list in the left panel and item details in the right.
• Auto-synchronization with DataVault running on other devices using Dropbox (DataVault Premium).
• 256-bit encryption using Password-Based Key Derivation Function (PBKDF) and salting to insure the highest level of security offered by any password manager (DataVault Premium).
• 200 hi-res item icons redesigned for contemporary UI (DataVault Premium).
• Improved search bar usability.
• Increased Security Timeout maximum to have more time to switch between applications without having to login.
• Moved menu drop-down to top right.
• Bug fixes

Version 4.2.7

• Fixed "9 remaining attempts" issues for login on some devices.
• Replaced last screen in multi-tasking app list with DataVault icon so
• Improved launch icon to DataVault's signature Gold Vault.
• Moved Search field and toolbar to the top of the screen.
• Added support for landscape mode so user can tilt device for more horizontal viewing space.
• Added support for additional handsets.
• Various improvements to screen layouts and help text.