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I saw some on play store.
I just wondering if that app is safe too use or not.

Any review would be appreciate

Thanks guys

You can get one of these, which are recomended at Bitcoin.org: https://bitcoin.org/en/choose-your-wallet

Personally i used Mycelium. Good interface and user friendly too :)


~iki

Yes, agree. I'm switched from MutilBit (Desktop) to Mycelium last year. And I am still using it. Mycelium is lack of features but.. it have an extremely newbie friendly interface. Thus, making it easier to use.

I am still using blockchain.info wallet on android. It is very basic but works. I mainly use it to display an address QR code for bitcoin ATMs.

Well, me too. I moved to mycelium after blockchain.info got server error in (May ~ July, I don't remember exact date) 2014.

Mycelium for sure

Blockchain.info doesn't have great security. The history of hacks at Blockchain.info is uncountable. If you value your coins more than convenience, use myceilum or Bitcoin Wallet.

Mycelium  and  blockchain.info are probably your best options. Mycelium would be my first preference.

Don't trust any wallet until you control your private keys. Mycelium and blockchain.info let you control your private keys.
Keep a backup of these private keys secure.

I'd be wary keeping too much btc in an android wallet, fine for small amounts but any more I'd recommend making your own paper wallets.

True. I would suggest Bither. It is easy to use and secure. If you have two android phones or one android phone & one iOS phone, you can use HDM. HDM == Multisig HD wallet. It is the first wallet to introduce it. You will be secure with it.

   -MZ

Mycelium FTW!

Mycelium is one of the best android wallet available and widely used
you may find alts but go with secured one, go with Mycelium

Mycelium is the best one for android user

I would say Mycelium and Blockchain.info are the best in Android. Haven't use Mycelium for a long time, so can't give a review for it. But I've been Blockchain.info wallet for over a years and never had a serious problem, instead it's nice that you can access your Blockchain.info wallet from both browser and Android apps.

I like Bitcoin Wallet, very easy to use, and it uses nodes like a desktop, no central service is needed for Bitcoin-related operations. 
https://lh5.ggpht.com/TwyReye031DsotYVKGSR2w3IMg10gOQ6s61THiCRAAHdBt_Q1nQV_G6rkEh-Z7YC_ZYR=h900

I use it before but lost cause not make new backup. I already use the backup before the day my phone got reset so cant use it anymore. Lost about 60mBtc there in the wallet

I'd go with Pheeva wallet but honestly none are really blowing me away yet  :-[

I recommend using Android Wallet by Andreas Schildbach. It's easy to use and convenient to newbies too. Been using this wallet for almost a year now and I haven't encountered even a single problem. Definitely worth the time to download.

That's why you need to make multiple copies of your backups and keep it in a safe and secured place. In that way you will prevent another loss if you accidentally reset your phone and have the backup wiped along your phone's data.

I used Mycelium too.The wallet is good for newbies because it's having a user friendly interface. :)

And don't forget to make backup of your wallet file ;)

Mycellium, Coinbase, or Blockchain are all good options for mobile wallets.  Just don't plan to store a huge amount there and do use 2 Factor Authentication.

Great for small amounts, like maybe petty spending cash, under $100 for certain.  Always store the majority of your stash offline in a cold wallet.

I prefer greenbits as android wallet, here some links :

- www.reddit.com/r/Bitcoin/comments/2w84oh/ledger_and_greenbits_announce_the_first_virtual/
- https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=946647.0

Coinbase and Blockchain doesn't looks like a mobile wallet.

   -MZ

Most of people use Mycelium for Android , it's pretty nice and simple to use also you can buy and sell Bitcoins
not sure if it's available on Google play because last time I heard it got removed .

~ Madness

It's added back in when the devs email Google, was pretty much a misunderstanding. Even if it's unavailable on Google play, you can still get it by installing the apk.

I downloaded Mycelium app on my old phone an hour ago, so you should see it on Play market.

I also use Mycelium,  I think is pretty good and intuitive.
Could some one explain me how to back up?
Thanks!

download titanium backup(your phone must be rooted) to backup your app+data and then if you like upload it on gdrive for extra backup.

Why so complicated? Mycelium have an option to backup, go to menu and you will find an option to backup. Clouds are unsafe as they can be easily hacked with a password.

Depreciated. Rooting your phone will destroy warranty and safety of your phone. If you have a malware, you will be in big danger as it can access to your root files. Don't do this unless you are testing and you know what you're doing.

   -MZ

Rooting can be a great help to phone enthusiasts and to those who want to make the most out of their mobiles. It's true that rooting voids out any warranty that a phone might have but not the safety of it, as long as you know what you're doing. You can still use your phone as a mobile wallet even if it's rooted provided that you make backups frequently and store the data on another hardware that isn't connected to the internet. In that way, you'll make sure that your coins are safe plus you get the most out of your phone.

my phone's warranty isn't voided by rooting actually they support it lol and about the safety you can install firewall and whitelist the apps which you want allow to access internet and blacklist all others apps.


oh the app has backup option didn't knew about it thanks for letting me know.  :)

Unfortunately, most warranty are voided once you do any modifications to it. Always read the terms and condition of the servicing center first, some of them do void warranty if you get your phone rooted. They have the rights to void the warranty.

the phone i'm talking about is oneplus one, they allow rooting/installing any roms you may like and phone's warranty isn't voided.  ::)

i would recommend mycelium: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mycelium.wallet

I use mycelium on my android. I think the best one.

Why I told rooting depreciated is because most of the person doesn't know what they are doing and they end up pretty badly. If you go through XDA forum, you can find stories just like stories about 'lost BTC' here. I understood what you both told and I already added a line which tells it is no problem if a condition is met - see last line.

Back to the topic, I recommend GreenAddress(or GreenBits) or Andreas Shildbach's Bitcoin Wallet. Sorry if there is any typo.

   -MZ

That's why if you did the rooting method and you have some btc on that phone, also see on doing some backups and keep it in another hardware if ever you end up bricking your phone, you still have the back up and the bitcoins as well.

Like what you said, I would definitely recommend Andreas Schildbach's Bitcoin Wallet. Not even a single problem since the first day I used it. Totally reliable.  ;)

In my view, android is not a very safe platform for a wallet unless the android system has nothing installed and will not be used for anything other than storing bitcoin.

Yes you are right, you should "keep" a clean android smartphone only as wallet for your bitcoin, it is not suggested to download other apps or visiting suspicious link (from that android smartphone)

Is there something that looks like Bitcoin-qt (nice and clean) but lightweight for Android?

I personally use blockchain mobile for daily transaction in android devices. It is good and simple wallet. Another nice wallet should be mycellium bitcoin wallet.  But i won't hold too many coins in android wallet cause there are many spyware in android

small amount in wallet like that better use wallet never online

 Noone use electrum on android??

Because it Python dependencies are needed for Electrum and most of the newbies go for simpler methods. Click 'Play Store' -> Search 'Bitcoin wallet' -> Install.


You can save your android by 90% if you check permissions. You can easily understand for most of the apps, whether it is good or not if you check permissions.

   -MZ

i think Electrum is the best android wallet if we learn how to use

It is not recommended for newbies. Electrum do not officially support android and incompatibility could happen, resulting in loss of coins. It would be better to go for a wallet that is designed for use on Android.

So Mycelium is the best one.
Just saw most of here mention about it.

Just downloaded it and the interface look simple

'Best wallet' is different for different persons. I like 'GreenAddress' and Andreas Shildbach's Bitcoin wallet more than Mycelium.

GreenAddress for some of it's unique features and Andreas Shildbach's Bitcoin wallet for it's Bitcoin-qt like UI.

   -MZ

I would never have a main wallet on my Android.
I have only tiny amounts there, got a blockchain wallet, no complaints s far.