About the App
Vault & Notes combines an everyday notes interface with an encrypted private vault. The public Notes screen handles lists, reminders, and quick thoughts, while the secure vault stays hidden behind Face ID, Touch ID, or a custom passcode for sensitive photos, videos, and documents.
Everything stays stored locally on your device. The app operates without user accounts, cloud uploads, advertisements, or background tracking.
Platform Requirements: iPhone running iOS 26.2 or later.
Getting Started
Opening the Private Vault: Tap the person icon in the top-left corner of the main Notes screen, then authenticate using your passcode or Face ID.
Why is the vault behind the Notes screen? Casual glances at your phone reveal only ordinary, everyday notes. This deliberate design choice keeps your private files discreet.
Troubleshooting the Account Icon: Verify that you are tapping the person icon located in the absolute top-left corner of the Notes list. If the interface appears unresponsive, swipe up from your device's app switcher to close the app completely before reopening it.
Passcodes, Security & Recovery
Passcode Specifications: Passcodes must be between 4 and 15 characters long and may use letters, numbers, or a combination of both. Passcodes are case-sensitive.
Modifying Your Passcode: Navigate to the vault, open the gear icon menu, and select Change Passcode. Input your current passcode followed by the new passcode twice, then save the changes.
Recovering a Forgotten Passcode: Tap Forgot Passcode? on the lock screen, then provide your registered recovery email and the recovery code saved during initial setup.
Missing Recovery Options: The recovery prompt only appears if recovery was configured during your initial setup. Accounts created without a recovery email cannot use this automated reset path.
Lost Recovery Codes: Passcodes and recovery codes reside exclusively inside your device iOS Keychain. Because the app never transmits data to external servers, we hold no copies and cannot bypass or reset lost passcodes. If you still have access to your vault, generate a fresh code immediately via the gear icon under Passcode Recovery.
Managing Files
Importing Media and Documents
Photos and Videos: Tap the blue plus button in the bottom-right corner, select Photo Library, and choose your items.
Documents: Tap the plus button, select Files App, and choose your files.
Direct Capture: Tap Camera in the bottom bar to capture photos or media that save straight to the vault without touching your standard camera roll.
Supported Formats
Photos: JPG, PNG, HEIC, and similar standard formats.
Videos: MOV and MP4 files.
Documents: PDF, Word documents, Excel spreadsheets, PowerPoint presentations, and text files.
Storage Behaviour Importing items creates a secure copy inside the app. Original files remain in your native Photos app until you delete them manually.
Viewing & Organising
Layout Customisation: Toggle between grid and list views using the view button in the top-right corner of the vault.
Folder Structure: Tap Folder in the bottom bar to create and nest categories.
Renaming Files: Long-press any file or folder and select Rename.
Batch Operations: Tap Select in the bottom bar to choose multiple items for batch moving, sharing, or deletion.
Exporting Back to Photos: Open an item and tap the download icon to save it back to your native Photos library.
Deleting & Restoring
Restoring Deleted Items Open the Bin from the bottom bar, tap the relevant item, and select Restore. Items return automatically to their original folder hierarchy.
Permanent Deletion Open the Bin, select an item, and choose Delete Permanently, or clear the entire bin via the menu options. Permanent deletions cannot be reversed.
Data, Backups & Devices
Cloud Sync Status The app does not use cloud storage or servers. Files remain strictly on your physical device unless you explicitly export or share them.
App Uninstallation Warning Deleting the app deletes all vault contents permanently. Export vital files before removing the application.
Migrating to a New iPhone Vault files transfer automatically during a full iCloud or Finder/iTunes device backup. You will be prompted to create a new local passcode on the new device, as security keys do not travel across backups.
Troubleshooting
Performance Lags: Force-quit the application through the iOS app switcher and reopen. Large folders may require a brief moment to render thumbnails.
Missing Files: Check the Bin first, or inspect nested folders where moved items may reside.
Video Playback Issues: Ensure your video files use the supported MOV or MP4 codecs.
Contact Us
For direct assistance, email csupport.bhanda@gmail.com. Include the following details to accelerate support:
Your device model (e.g., iPhone 14)
Your iOS version found under Settings, General, and About
A clear description of expected versus actual behaviour
A screenshot if it is safe to share