User Manual

Everything you need to know to use SmartVault.
App: SmartVault (com.skywalker.smartvault)

Table of Contents

1. Getting Started

SmartVault is a secure, offline-first password manager for Android. All your data is stored on your device and encrypted with AES-256-GCM — nothing is uploaded anywhere.

First launch

  • Install SmartVault from the Google Play (Testing) page.
  • Open the app. On first launch you will be asked to create a Master PIN (at least a few digits).
  • You may then optionally enable fingerprint / face unlock so you can unlock faster.
  • You are now on the main vault screen. Your 30-day free trial has begun.

SmartVault is fully translated into 6 languages: English 🇬🇧, Bahasa Melayu 🇲🇾, Deutsch 🇩🇪, Français 🇫🇷, Español 🇪🇸 and 日本語 🇯🇵. By default the app follows your device language. To change it quickly, tap the flag 🇬🇧 shown at the top of the vault screen twice — it cycles to the next language each time (English → Bahasa Melayu → Deutsch → Español → Français → 日本語 → English). You can also open the vault menu → Language (or the About screen → Language) and pick your preferred language.

💡 Remember your Master PIN. SmartVault has no way to read your vault without it.

2. The Lock Screen & Unlocking

The lock screen shows the SmartVault vault door. To open it:

  • Enter your Master PIN on the numeric keypad.
  • Or tap "Unlock with Fingerprint" if you enabled biometric unlock.

If you enter the wrong PIN, you can simply try again. SmartVault never sends your PIN anywhere.

3. Adding & Editing Entries

Tap the + (Add) button on the main screen to create a new entry, or tap any entry to edit it.

Choosing a category

Pick the category that best fits the entry. Each category shows only the relevant fields:

  • Banking / Bank-Card: Bank/Card Name, Account Number, Card PIN, Username, Password, Card Number, Expiry Date, CVC.
  • General / Login (Social, Work/Email, Shopping, ID, Utilities, Notes, Others): App/Service Name, Username/Email, Password, Notes.
  • Anniversary: Name, Date, Person/Recipient, Relationship, Gift/Notes.

Compulsory vs optional fields

Fields marked with a red * are compulsory and must be filled before saving. Fields without an asterisk are optional. Example placeholder text inside each field shows what to type.

⚠️ If you tap Save and a compulsory field is empty, the app shows a red message at the top, highlights the missing fields in red, and keeps the dialog open — your typing is never lost. Just fill the highlighted fields and tap Save again.

Custom fields

You can add your own label/value pairs for any extra information (see section 6).

4. Categories, Filtering & Search

  • Filter chips: Tap a category chip at the top of the main screen to show only that category's entries. Tap it again to clear.
  • Search: Use the search box to find entries by name, username, ID, password, notes, or custom-field values.
  • Rename & reorder: From the menu choose "Rename & reorder categories" to change category names and set their display order (use the up/down arrows).
  • Entries are always shown in alphabetical order, numbered automatically.

5. Viewing & Copying Entry Details

Tap an entry in the list to see its full details. Sensitive values are masked (for example ••••).

  • Tap the eye icon next to a value to reveal it.
  • Tap the copy icon to copy a value to the clipboard.
  • Tap the edit (pencil) icon to change the entry, or the delete icon to remove it.
💡 Copy is the safest way to use passwords — you don't have to reveal them on screen.

6. Custom Fields

In the New/Edit entry dialog, scroll to the Custom fields section and tap Add custom field. Type a label (e.g. "Branch Code") and a value. Custom fields are encrypted with the rest of the entry, are included in backups, and can be searched. Labels must be unique within an entry.

7. Backup & Restore

Create a backup

From the menu choose Backup. SmartVault creates an encrypted .pvault file and opens the Android share sheet — send it to your cloud storage, email, or another device. Keep it safe; it contains everything. You can also enable Weekly Auto-Backup from the menu, which creates an encrypted backup in the app's private storage every 7 days and keeps the latest 4.

Restore a backup

From the menu choose Restore and pick a .pvault file. You will be asked:

  • Merge — combines the backup into your current vault without deleting anything. Matches are kept newest-first; you'll see "Merged: N added, M updated".
  • Replace — overwrites your current vault with the backup's contents.
⚠️ Backups are encrypted with the PIN of the device that created them. You'll need that PIN (or the correct PIN) to restore. The app also supports CSV import for password lists.

8. Lock-Screen Wallpaper

Make the lock screen your own: from the menu choose Wallpaper, pick an image from your gallery, crop it, and set the opacity. The wallpaper is stored on your device only.

9. Free Trial & Purchase

SmartVault gives you a full 30-day free trial with all features. When the trial ends you can buy the app once (no subscription) through Google Play:

  • The price is USD 9.90 — a one-time fee.
  • Tap Buy and complete the payment in Google Play, or tap Restore if you already bought it on another device.
  • After purchase you'll be thanked and invited to rate the app 5 stars and share it with friends.
💡 Your purchase is linked to your Google account, so you can restore it on a new phone. Paid state also travels inside your encrypted .pvault backup.

10. Uninstalling SmartVault

From the menu choose Remove SmartVault. SmartVault warns you that uninstalling permanently deletes all vault data, and offers to create a backup first. Choose Backup first to keep a copy, or Continue to uninstall to proceed.

⚠️ If you uninstall directly from Android Settings, the OS does not show this warning. Make sure you have a backup before uninstalling.

11. Frequently Asked Questions

Is my data safe?

Yes. Your vault is encrypted with AES-256-GCM and stored only on your device. SmartVault has no servers and no accounts — nothing is uploaded.

Can I use SmartVault on more than one phone?

Yes — create a backup on one device and restore (Merge or Replace) on the other. Your purchase can be restored through Google Play.

What if I change my PIN?

You can change your Master PIN anytime in Settings. Fingerprint unlock keeps working after a PIN change.

Can I import my passwords from another app?

Yes. Use Import CSV from the menu (name, url, username, password columns).

Does SmartVault show ads or track me?

No ads, no analytics, no tracking of any kind.

12. Contact & Support

SmartVault is developed and published by Skywalker Consortium (SSM Registration No. 202303102311), Ampang, Selangor, Malaysia.

For help, questions, or feedback, contact us via the details on our website or WhatsApp. We're happy to help.