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Title: wallets for android are reliable?
Post by: Hermes Mercury on October 31, 2017, 03:29:41 PM
have I recently downloaded some, security is higher or lower? ???


Title: Re: wallets for android are reliable?
Post by: tgPowell on October 31, 2017, 03:46:40 PM
More safest are cold wallets. For Android there are no such :'(


Title: Re: wallets for android are reliable?
Post by: CodyAlfaridzi on October 31, 2017, 04:02:47 PM
That depends on what Android wallet you are using and how secure your phone is. Use wallets that allow you to backup your private key/master seed. It is more reliable and more secure. If you're looking for a recommendation, take a look at Mycelium. It is the best Android wallet by far. Mycelium lets you backup your private key/master seed and I have to say it is reliable. I have used it for more than two years and never had any problem. As long as you're practicing safe device usage, your coin should be secure.

If you're planning to store a large amount of Bitcoin, don't do it on mobile wallet. Choose hardware wallet like Trezor or Ledger instead. Oh, you can also connect Trazor/Ledger to Mycelium too by the way.


Title: Re: wallets for android are reliable?
Post by: Goosebump on October 31, 2017, 04:04:57 PM
The safest wallets are offline hardware wallets. I would not suggest having a wallet on your phone but that is just my personal opinion.


Title: Re: wallets for android are reliable?
Post by: mk4 on October 31, 2017, 04:29:28 PM
In my personal opinion, I think wallets that are on unrooted and or encrypted android phones(without all those pirated apps) are safer than wallets on a Windows computer, as there are tons more viruses that are made for Windows operating systems. But of course, I heavily prefer hardware wallets(Trezor, Keepkey, Ledger).


Title: Re: wallets for android are reliable?
Post by: Hermes Mercury on October 31, 2017, 04:36:41 PM
Thank friends, all the backups that I saved them correctly ... it was so with speedcoin, I'm still afraid, I'll search more ...


Title: Re: wallets for android are reliable?
Post by: dillpicklechips on October 31, 2017, 04:44:29 PM
Thank friends, all the backups that I saved them correctly ... it was so with speedcoin, I'm still afraid, I'll search more ...

No need to be afraid. As long as you have access to your private keys and your phone or computer aren't infected or what then you have nothing to worry. If your funds are big then divide it to make it more secure.


Title: Re: wallets for android are reliable?
Post by: Frollama on October 31, 2017, 07:00:46 PM
never rely all your eggs in the same basket


Title: Re: wallets for android are reliable?
Post by: Velkro on November 01, 2017, 12:03:13 AM
have I recently downloaded some, security is higher or lower? ???
They will be least secure from all other wallets, so software PC wallets or even online wallets.
Smartphone are in theory secure, but by installing various 3rd party apps ur risking security breach and people do that a lot. Second thing, physical security, someone could steal your smartphone.

Be vigilant.


Title: Re: wallets for android are reliable?
Post by: kiloHz on November 01, 2017, 10:41:21 AM
I think Mycelium is one of the best for Android. You can pair it with for exmaple Trezor to confirm transactions if you wanna be extra safe.


Title: Re: wallets for android are reliable?
Post by: bitcoinveda on November 01, 2017, 12:21:14 PM
ZEBPAY Indian Btc android wallet only reliable wallet 


Title: Re: wallets for android are reliable?
Post by: Svetlows on November 01, 2017, 01:15:37 PM
will be neat in choosing a purse on android. check the information and reviews in the search for the application.


Title: Re: wallets for android are reliable?
Post by: bitgov on November 01, 2017, 01:17:22 PM
They are available but I do not recommend them because of the fairly easy susceptibility to nerve damage and their slightness and safety.


Title: Re: wallets for android are reliable?
Post by: YetiBrian on November 01, 2017, 05:33:33 PM
have I recently downloaded some, security is higher or lower? ???

According to some videos I've watched, the software wallets are less secure than hardware wallets, but you also have to weigh convenience too.  Just don't give out your Private Key and keep only what you need in a software wallet.  For long term more secure storage use hardware.


Title: Re: wallets for android are reliable?
Post by: Mitchell on November 01, 2017, 07:53:08 PM
There is a General thread about wallets ("Bitcoin Wallets - Which, what, why?"). Please ask any questions there.