The Most Secure Messaging Apps For Android

To tackle privacy issues, app developers have come up with encrypted messaging solutions. With end-to-end encryption, your sent message becomes completely illegible to digital snoops or the government. This is a common practice by most messaging apps today, some of which you still need to opt-in to, and some are automatically enabled. A level above this form of security are apps that are serverless. Which means no one in between, not even the app owners can have access to your chat history. No third party can demand access to user information through a back door if requested.

Android still tends to be the default platform for secure messaging apps, with many options and different levels of security to choose from.

Here are the different option you have for secure messengers for Android to download: Zangi, Wickr Me, WhatsApp, Viber, Signal, Threema and Wire.

Source: https://zangi.com/news/en/secure-messaging-apps-for-android/

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2. WHAT IS ENCRYPTED MESSAGING? App developers have come up with encrypted messaging solutions, with end-to-end encryption, your sent message becomes completely illegible to digital snoops or the government. A level above this form of security are apps that are serverless. Which means no one in between, not even the app owners can have access to messages. Listed are the most secure messengers for Android.
3. Zangi
4. • Doesn’t store communication history on any servers • No one, not even Zangi can access your data • Leaves no traces on the Internet whatsoever • Full encryption by default • Once you delete a message, it’s gone forever • Doubles as a very cost-effective 2G messenger • Download: Android (free) Zangi
5. Wickr Me
6. • Includes a “Secure Shredder” feature that erases attached files, messages, and other data. • Also delete geotags and message times, send private, messages, photos, videos, and voice messages to other Wickr users. • End-to-end encrypted • Download: Android (free) Wickr Me
7. WhatsApp
8. • Added its end-to-end encryption feature in 2016 • Provides a security-verification code to share with contacts • Ties With Facebook, popular but not so trusted • Encrypted by default • Download: Android(free) WhatsApp
9. Viber
10. • Recently joined the end-to-end encryption gang • Works with a color-coded system, that shows how protected your conversations are. • All data is tied to your number, but you can also make Viber-Out calls to nonusers, for small costs. • Download: Android (free) Viber
11. Signal
12. • Best-known for self-destructing messaging • No PIN codes or logins needed • Completely end-to-end encrypted and provides messaging and voice-call services. • Download: Android (free) Signal
13. Threema
14. • Great for Android, iOS, and Windows. • Uses open source networks, as well as the cryptographic library NaCl, to protect messaging history. • No email ID or phone number is needed when registering, only the special ID from the app. • The app only costs US$ 2.99, but includes all the necessary features: end- to-end encryption also for voice calls, group chats, files, and even status messages. • Download: Android ($2.99) Threema
15. Wire
16. • Most secure messaging apps for Europe • Works very well with European data protection laws • Offers end-to-end encryption for messages, calls, video calls, GIFs, audio, sketches, sharing, and Dropbox file sharing. • Mobile and web versions are free and even available for business. • Also includes multi-platform cross-device syncing and support • Made possible with the use of Proteus encryption protocol. • Download: Android (free) Wire
17. Designs: Diana H. Text: Lucia Y. Source: https://zangi.com/news/en/secure-messaging-apps-for-android/