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# Molly
# Molly Insider
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Molly Insider is a standalone app that provides early access to new features coming to [Molly](https://github.com/mollyim/mollyim-android).
Molly is a hardened version of [Signal](https://github.com/signalapp/Signal-Android) for Android, the fast simple yet secure messaging app by [Signal Foundation](https://signal.org).
🐉 Here be dragons 🐉
## Introduction
Back in 2018, Signal allowed the user to set a passphrase to secure the local message database. But this option was removed with the introduction of file-based encryption on Android. Molly brings it back again with additional security features.
Molly connects to the Signal server, so you can chat with your Signal contacts seamlessly. Please remember to review their [Signal Terms & Privacy Policy](https://signal.org/legal/) before signing up.
We update Molly every two weeks to include the latest features and bug fixes from Signal. The exception are security issues, that are patched as soon as the fix become available.
Please note that Molly Insider is built with the most recent code changes and may not be fully tested, so expect occasional bugs or breaks.
## Download
You can download the app from GitHub's [Releases](https://github.com/mollyim/mollyim-android/releases/latest) page or install it from the [Molly F-Droid Repo](https://molly.im/fdroid/):
To get the Molly Insider app, head over to the [releases](https://github.com/mollyim/mollyim-insider-android/releases) section and download the APK.
[<img src="https://fdroid.gitlab.io/artwork/badge/get-it-on.png"
alt="Get it on F-Droid"
height="80">](https://molly.im/fdroid/)
Insider releases are signed with their own certificate, which has the following fingerprints:
There are two flavors to choose from download: **Molly** or **Molly-FOSS**. Learn the differences [below](#free-and-open-source) and download the right one for you.
Signing certificate fingerprints to [verify](https://developer.android.com/studio/command-line/apksigner#usage-verify) the APK:
```
SHA-256: 6aa80fdf4a8cc13737cfb434fc0cde486f09cf8fcda21a67bea5ee1ca2700886
SHA-1: 49ce310cdd0c09c8c34eb31a8005c6bf13f5a4f1
SHA-256: 90:CA:96:EC:CF:7D:BC:3A:31:A1:9A:66:26:DE:25:0F:60:4B:90:E4:C1:2B:D3:A2:A5:FA:E6:33:7B:77:8F:36
SHA-1: 3B:05:3D:BB:7D:1D:7B:4F:63:20:A1:08:CF:9E:63:83:F8:AD:1A:17
```
Pre-releases are also available to download for development or beta testing.
## Side-by-side installation
## Features
You can install Molly Insider alongside the stable Molly app, allowing you to use either independently.
Molly has unique features compared to Signal:
## Updates
- **Data encryption at rest** - Protect the database with [passphrase encryption](https://github.com/mollyim/mollyim-android/wiki/Data-Encryption-At-Rest)
- **Secure RAM wiper** - Securely shred sensitive data from device memory
- **Automatic lock** - Lock the app automatically under certain conditions
- **Block unknown contacts** - Block messages and calls from unknown senders for security and anti-spam
- **Contact deletion** - Allows you to delete contacts and stop sharing your profile
- **Disappearing call history** - Clear call notifications together with expiring messages
- **Debug logs are optional** - Android logging can be disabled
- **Custom backup scheduling** - Choose between daily or weekly interval and the number of backups to retain
- **SOCKS proxy and Tor support** - Tunnel app network traffic via proxy and Orbot
Molly Insider receives frequent updates every few days.
Besides that, you will find all the features of Signal plus some minor tweaks and improvements. The only exception is the SMS integration, that is incompatible with Molly security enhancements.
## Free and Open-Source
Molly is open-source just like Signal. But Signal uses Google's proprietary software to provide some key features.
To support a 100% free and auditable app, Molly comes in two flavors: one with proprietary blobs as Signal and one without. They are called Molly and Molly-FOSS respectively. You can install the flavor of your choice at any time, and it will replace any previously installed version. The data and settings will be preserved so that you do not have to re-register.
This table lists the current status of the dependencies:
| Feature | Molly-FOSS | Molly | Signal |
| ------------------------------------- | ----------- | -------------------- | -------------------- |
| Push notifications <sup>(1) (2)</sup> | ✔️ Websocket | ⚠️ FCM<br>✔️ Websocket | ⚠️ FCM<br>✔️ Websocket |
| Location provider | ✘ | ⚠️ Google Maps | ⚠️️️ Google Maps |
<sup>(1)</sup> You may need to disable the system battery optimizations to receive Websocket-based push notifications in background.<br>
<sup>(2)</sup> If you are running a custom ROM and the app fails to register with Play Services (FCM) try the FOSS flavor.
## Compatibility with Signal
Molly and Signal apps can be installed on the same device. If you need a 2nd number to chat, you can use Molly along with Signal.
However, you cannot use the same phone number on both apps at the same time. Only the last app to register will remain active, and the other will go offline. Remember that you are not limited to use only your main phone number, but also any number on which you can receive SMS or phone calls at registration.
If you are correctly a Signal user and want to use Molly instead of Signal
(with the same phone number), see [Migrating From
Signal](https://github.com/mollyim/mollyim-android/wiki/Migrating-From-Signal)
on the wiki.
## Backups
Backups are fully compatible. Signal [backups](https://support.signal.org/hc/en-us/articles/360007059752-Backup-and-Restore-Messages) can be restored in Molly, and the other way around, simply by choosing the backup folder and file. To import from Signal use a matching or newer version of Molly.
For older releases of Android, you might need to rename the backup file and copy it into the expected path, so the app can find the backup to restore during installation. Those are the locations within internal storage where backups are written by default:
- `Signal/Backups/Signal-year-month-date-time.backup`
- `Molly/Backups/Molly-year-month-date-time.backup`
To receive GitHub notifications about new updates, click the `Watch` button in the top right corner and select the `Custom` option to be notified about new releases.
## Feedback
- [Submit bugs and feature requests](https://github.com/mollyim/mollyim-android/issues)
- Join us at [#mollyim:matrix.org](https://matrix.to/#/#mollyim:matrix.org) on Matrix
- For news and tips & tricks follow [@mollyimapp](https://twitter.com/mollyimapp) on Twitter
We value your feedback! After exploring Molly Insider, please let us know what you think. If you encounter any bugs or have questions, kindly report them in our [issue tracker](https://github.com/mollyim/mollyim-android/issues).
## Reproducible Builds
Molly supports reproducible builds, so that anyone can run the build process again to reproduce the same APK as the original release.
Please check the guide in the [reproducible-builds](https://github.com/mollyim/mollyim-android/blob/master/reproducible-builds) directory.
## Changelog
See the [Changelog](https://github.com/mollyim/mollyim-android/wiki/Changelog) to view recent changes.
## License
License and legal notices in the original [README](README-ORIG.md).
## Disclaimer
This project is *NOT* sponsored by Signal Messenger or Signal Foundation.
The software is produced independently of Signal and carries no guarantee about quality, security or anything else. Use at your own risk.
You are also warmly invited to join our beta testers group [#mollyim-testing:matrix.org](https://matrix.to/#/#mollyim-testing:matrix.org) on Matrix. Your participation and input are highly appreciated!