Mobile (Android)

The Tidecoin Android wallet is intended for phone-based payments and smaller balances. It stores wallet secrets locally on the device and uses a remote node for chain state instead of running a full validating node on the phone.

Install only from an official project link or a verified Google Play listing. The package identifier used by the Android app is com.tidecoin.app; verify it against the official Tidecoin site before installing. Do not install APKs or store listings promoted through search ads, private messages, or lookalike domains.

This page is for Android wallet users. It is not the Core wallet guide; see Desktop Core Wallet if you want full-node wallet behavior.

First-Run Checklist

1. Install from the official source.
2. Create a new wallet or restore from the app’s recovery flow.
3. Write down the recovery material before receiving meaningful value.
4. Lock the phone with a strong device passcode.
5. Receive a small test amount.
6. Send a small test transaction.
7. Confirm you understand how to recover the wallet before storing more value.

Backup

Use the recovery phrase or backup flow shown by the app. Store it offline. Anyone who can read the recovery material can spend the wallet.

Do not keep the only backup in:

• screenshots;
• cloud notes;
• email drafts;
• chat history;
• the same phone that holds the wallet.

If the app offers private-key export, treat exported WIF or seed material as a hot secret. Move it through an offline channel when importing into Core.

Remote Node Trust Model

The Android wallet does not provide the same trust model as Tidecoin Core. A remote node or backend can affect what balance, mempool state, fee estimates, and transaction history the phone sees. It should not be able to spend without your keys, but it can still mislead the user interface.

Use Android for convenience balances. Use Core or a controlled node setup for larger balances, exchange operations, pool operations, and treasury custody.

Sending and Receiving

When receiving:

1. Generate a fresh receive address.
2. Share only the address or QR code.
3. Wait for confirmations appropriate to the value.
4. Check the transaction in more than one source for important payments.

When sending:

1. Verify the destination address character by character or with a trusted QR flow.
2. Review the amount and fee.
3. Send a small test first for new recipients.
4. Keep the app open long enough to see broadcast status.

Interoperability With Core

If you need to move funds to Core, the safest universal path is to send an on-chain transaction from Android to a fresh Core address. If the app exposes a documented export format, Core may be able to import WIF private keys or other supported secret material. Test with a small amount first.

Do not assume an Android mnemonic is a Core PQHD seed unless the app explicitly documents that compatibility.

Limitations

See also: Mobile (iOS), Web Wallet, Security Model, Import and Export Keys.