Secure Notes v2.0.0

Secure Notes v2.0.0

A major milestone release focusing on stronger privacy, background protection, enhanced vault security, and a revamped UI across the app.What’s New in v2.0.0

Privacy Shield & Screen Protection:
Added background snapshot blocking to prevent sensitive vault data from showing in the recent apps switcher and task manager.

Built-in Password Generator:
Generate strong, customizable passwords on the fly with live entropy strength indicators, length controls, character rules, and one-tap clipboard copy.

Biometric Lock & Face ID Support:
Streamlined Face ID and Fingerprint authentication with responsive timeout controls and a clean lock screen interface.

Management:
Added automatic session limits with customizable timers that securely lock the vault after extended uptime.

UI & Theme Polish:
Redesigned category navigation tabs, unified borders, and improved card contrast across both dark and light themes.

Download & Installation

1. Download the secure-notes-v2.apk attached below.
2. Open the .apk on your Android device to install or update.
3. If prompted, enable installation from unknown sources for your browser/file manager.

Feedback & Contributions

Encountered an issue or have an idea? Open an issue or submit a pull request on the repository!

Release v1.2.0 — The "Stability & UX" Update

Overview

Version 1.2.0 is a significant milestone for Secure Notes. This update focuses on resolving critical interaction bugs found in the initial preview and dramatically improving the UI/UX for a more professional, "App Store" quality experience.
🛠️ Critical Bug Fixes

Resolved Date/Time Loops: Migrated from the standard community picker to a robust Modal-based implementation. This eliminates the "double-opening" glitch on Android and ensures your selected date actually saves without jumping back to the current time.

Fixed APK Logo Assets: Corrected the app.json configuration to ensure your custom Secure Notes logo correctly appears on the Android home screen after installation.

Fixed Dark Mode "White Flash": Optimized the NavigationContainer and Stack.Navigator background colors to ensure smooth, pitch-black transitions between settings screens.

✨ UI & UX Enhancements

Dynamic Grid Logic: In the "All" dashboard, the type badges (e.g., "PASSWORD") now automatically hide when you switch to Grid View, giving your titles more space and a cleaner look.

Smart Text Wrapping: Implemented flexShrink and ellipsis logic across all cards to prevent long titles from pushing UI elements off the screen.

Refined Card Layout: The "View Details" chevron has been moved inline with the muted subtitle text, creating a more modern and compact information hierarchy.

Enhanced Feedback Portal: Completely redesigned the Feedback page with a Segmented Category Controller (Review, Suggestion, Report) and a live character counter.

Secure Notes v1.1.0 - The Vault Update

Welcome to Secure Notes v1.1.0! This major release transforms the app into a comprehensive, privacy-first digital vault. Built with React Native and Expo, this update introduces bank-grade hardware encryption, multi-layered biometric security, and dedicated modules for managing your most sensitive data—completely offline.

What's New

Advanced Security Architecture

Hardware-Backed Encryption: All vault data is now encrypted using AES-256-GCM and stored securely in the device's native Keystore/Keychain.

Biometric Authentication: Seamless Fingerprint/FaceID login with device passcode fallback.

Dual-Layer Timeout System: * Inactivity Guard: Automatically locks the app when minimized or placed in the background for a user-defined period.

    Session Timeout: A forced absolute lock after a continuous period of usage to prevent unauthorized access if the device is left unlocked.

Brute Force Protection: Optional security protocol that automatically shreds/wipes all encrypted data after 5 failed authentication attempts.

Enhanced Categorized Vault

Passwords & Passkeys: Dedicated secure storage for credentials, featuring a live Time-Based One-Time Password (TOTP) Generator for 2FA secrets.

Secure Reminders & Events: Integrated native Date/Time pickers for scheduling private events and tasks, complete with status tracking.

Smart UI/UX: A new "All" dashboard with layout toggling (List/Grid), chronological sorting, and visual type-badges for quick data retrieval.

System & Settings Integration

Native Share System: Invite friends to the GitHub repository directly via native iOS/Android share sheets (WhatsApp, Telegram, etc.) or via the built-in QR code generator.

In-App Feedback: A categorized feedback system (Review, Suggestion, Report) securely integrated with native mail clients for direct communication.

Storage Monitor: Real-time tracking of the 2MB SecureStore limit to ensure optimal database health.

Technical Details

Framework: React Native / Expo

State Management: React Context API (AuthContext, ThemeContext)

Local Storage: expo-secure-store (Encrypted) & @react-native-async-storage/async-storage (Preferences)

UI Components: Glassmorphism design system, Reanimated bottom-sheet modals, and Expo Haptics for tactile feedback.

Installation Instructions (Android)

Download the SecureNotes-v1.1.0.apk file attached below under Assets.

Transfer the APK to your Android device (if downloaded on a PC).

Open the file on your device. Note: You may need to enable "Install unknown apps" from your device settings or file manager.

Follow the on-screen prompts to install.

Launch the app and set up your biometric lock!

Privacy Disclaimer

Zero Telemetry: Secure Notes does not connect to any external databases. Your passwords, passkeys, and notes never leave your device. If you uninstall the app or trigger the Brute Force wipe, your data is permanently destroyed. Please keep manual backups of critical information.