Local by default
Your vault is stored in app-private device storage and remains usable without a vendor account.
Android privacy vault
DeadKeyby Korelis Labs
A private, local-first Android vault.
Keep photos, videos, documents, audio, and secure notes encrypted on your device, with no account required.
Available productView on Google Play
- No account
- No ads
- No tracking
- Optional backup
Product artwork DeadKey interface and product overview.
Product experience
See DeadKey in everyday use.
These product visuals show DeadKey’s interface and current feature set. Security claims are described separately below.
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Why DeadKey
Privacy that does not depend on the cloud.
DeadKey keeps your vault on your device by default. Optional services are used only when you choose them.
Works offline
Vault browsing, encryption, decryption, search, and local backup do not require a server connection.
No ads or tracking
The current Google Play listing states that DeadKey does not use analytics, behavioral tracking, advertising, or data collection.
Backup is optional
Encrypted backups go only to a device folder or provider you select.
Security and access
Protection that starts on your device.
DeadKey encrypts vault items with AES-256-GCM. An Argon2id-derived PIN key protects the vault key. Optional platform biometrics are available after setup.
These protections operate at the application layer. DeadKey has not undergone an independent security audit and does not claim universal forensic resistance or guaranteed erasure under every storage condition.
AES-256-GCM
Each imported vault object is protected with authenticated encryption.
Argon2id
Argon2id derives a key from your PIN that is used to encrypt the vault key stored by the app.
Optional biometrics
Enable biometric unlock from Settings after the vault has been created with a PIN.
Auto-lock and capture blocking
DeadKey locks after the configured timeout and blocks screenshots in app windows.
Everyday use
A vault should stay usable as it grows.
DeadKey combines encrypted storage with practical tools for finding and managing private material without sending it to a search service.
Files and notes
Keep photos, videos, documents, audio, and encrypted notes in one local vault.
Folders
Group related material and use folder covers to make a larger vault easier to scan.
Local search
Search, filter, and sort while the vault is unlocked, without a remote index.
Private viewing
Preview supported images and text inside the application without exporting plaintext files.
Advanced privacy controls
Privacy controls for different situations.
Enable only the controls that fit your needs. Destructive options should be configured carefully and tested with a verified encrypted backup.
Your everyday encrypted space
The main vault holds the files and notes you choose to protect.
Decoy vault
An optional separate PIN opens an isolated decoy experience with its own content.
Wipe PIN
A separately configured wipe PIN deletes the primary vault state and opens the decoy vault.
Alternate launcher identity
Change the app’s launcher name and icon among supported appearances, then switch back to DeadKey when needed.
These features operate at the application layer and should not be interpreted as guaranteed protection against every forensic technique.
Local-first architecture
The vault stays inside the device boundary.
How DeadKey keeps vault access, encrypted storage, and optional backup under your control.
Architecture
Your Android device
AccessPIN and optional biometrics
You control the credential used to open the vault.
Encrypted local vaultFiles, notes, and local organization
Primary vault content remains in app-private storage.
Optional pathUser-directed encrypted backup
Choose device storage, Google Drive, or Dropbox when you want an external copy.
Outside the flow
Korelis Labs does not host your vault, receive your vault contents, or provide a vendor password-recovery path.
Backup and recovery
Your backup, your destination.
DeadKey is local-first. When you enable backup, the encrypted package goes to a location you select rather than a Korelis Labs vault service.
Device, Google Drive, or Dropbox
Select a local folder or connect a supported provider. DeadKey encrypts the backup before transfer.
Recovery stays in your hands
Korelis Labs cannot reset your vault secret. Restore is designed for an empty or reset app, not for merging into an existing vault.
Availability
Available now on Google Play.
Observed September 13, 2026
DeadKey on Google Play
Version 0.1.29, updated July 26, 2026.
- Current price
- $1.99
- Commercial model
- One-time purchase
- Store state
- Available
Price, version, and availability may vary by region and time.