Topic: Android Wallet recommendations (Read 4684 times)
I'm using mycelium and blockchain android wallets. Among these, i would suggest mycelium android wallet as they are much better to use. And blockchain wallet rarely getting problems but mycelium wallet never had any problems yet!
Mycelium is a pretty safe ,easy and secure wallet if you know how to manage it. I never heard any "horror story" of coins stolen if you do everything right in order to save your Master Seed. And I too as the majority of the users here vote for Mycelium for Android as the best Android bitcoin wallet.
Be aware there are many in the play store, some even try to tell you that they mine something, be careful, it maybe a wallet stealing software.
Be aware there are many in the play store, some even try to tell you that they mine something, be careful, it maybe a wallet stealing software.
I've used several different Android wallets. The one I use primarily is Mycelium. I use it because it's packed with features. I personally don't live the design/look of it, but as for functionality, it's one of the best.
Mycelium is a pretty good wallet for android
I have the blockchain.info wallet on my tab. So far, I haven't had a problem on a mobile platform but I would not recommend it for using it for long-term storage, as the wallet could be hacked.. Bircoin core for Android is an excellent wallet as well.
Bitcoin Smart Wallet is a nice wallet.
And as many others say: Mycelium.
The majority wins.
And as many others say: Mycelium.
The majority wins.
Blockchain.info is for if you're using a phone and computer, and I'd highly recommend mycelium if you simply want to use just your phone.
Mycelium is the obvious choice if you are looking for an android wallet, and only an android wallet. If you want to use it in tandem with a computer, youre going the wrong way. For tandem users, use blockchain.info. by default, the wallet is protected by a 4 letter pin. Go onto your PC and set up double encryption and 20k iterations, and you'll be fine.
Without a shadow of a doubt: Mycelium. It's hands down the best Bitcoin wallet app for Android.
A good alternative is Copay (available for any platform, not just Android).
I appreciate what coinbase and blockchain.info are doing for the Bitcoin ecosystem, but their wallet apps are horrible, and no match compared to the two above.
Not to mention that with coinbase and blockchain.info, you're still entrusting your funds with a 3rd party. And in case of coinbase, they put all sorts of registration requirements and restrictions on top of that, with user policies and whatnot. Bitcoin is supposed to be free (as in free speech) and independent.
Seriously, go for Mycelium.
By the way, there's also an iOS version of Mycelium but that isn't as good. On iOS I would highly recommend Breadwallet. Or, again, Copay.
A good alternative is Copay (available for any platform, not just Android).
I appreciate what coinbase and blockchain.info are doing for the Bitcoin ecosystem, but their wallet apps are horrible, and no match compared to the two above.
Not to mention that with coinbase and blockchain.info, you're still entrusting your funds with a 3rd party. And in case of coinbase, they put all sorts of registration requirements and restrictions on top of that, with user policies and whatnot. Bitcoin is supposed to be free (as in free speech) and independent.
Seriously, go for Mycelium.
By the way, there's also an iOS version of Mycelium but that isn't as good. On iOS I would highly recommend Breadwallet. Or, again, Copay.
Can you guys recommend me a wallet that I can install on an android phone?
I do have a wallet installed which is from coins.ph of course the coins technically is on their server and not mine. if the bitcoin core is available i must have installed it months ago.
I have have this coins, i can then save my coins till i gather enough.
I like the Mycellium wallet. Its nice to handle.
Use Bither is the only one I use for android and all other platforms now. Never had any problems with it and moved away from qt and other wallets due to how big and over loading they can be. Bither nice light weight and simple and very effective to use.
I would have to go with Blockchain.info. The simplest interface.
I recommend you to use blockchain android wallet with exporting your private keys so if their services are down you still have access to your coins. That's exactly what I did.
I used mycelium before and it is good but changing the address with every transaction is quite frustrating.
There's a way to avoid this. You can generate an address in the separate account and make a back up of it. The change will then be sent back to your original address. Blockchain.info had numerous past security flaws. I used mycelium before and it is good but changing the address with every transaction is quite frustrating.
Mycelium for the win! It's the best 
I recommend you to use blockchain android wallet with exporting your private keys so if their services are down you still have access to your coins. That's exactly what I did.
I used mycelium before and it is good but changing the address with every transaction is quite frustrating.
I used mycelium before and it is good but changing the address with every transaction is quite frustrating.
Another vote for Mycelium. Bitcoin Wallet is also good!
I suggest you to use xapo wallet on your android i am using xapo on my android for the security reason you have to upload your national id and your phone number to xapo to activate your xapo account
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"Address reuse refers to the use of the same address for multiple transactions. It is an unintended practice, abusing the privacy and security of the participants of the transactions as well as future holders of their value. It also only functions by accident, not by design, so cannot be depended on to work reliably. "
Does it mean that when you spend a coin in my Mycelium wallet, the address with it can't be use again and that I have to move the rest of my coin to another wallet? This is going to be tiresome for me as I just want to save my coin for later use but at the same time ready to be used when needed as its just on my phone unlike having it on my laptop.*Sorry, my previous answer was erroneous, changing it now.
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"Address reuse refers to the use of the same address for multiple transactions. It is an unintended practice, abusing the privacy and security of the participants of the transactions as well as future holders of their value. It also only functions by accident, not by design, so cannot be depended on to work reliably. "
Does it mean that when you spend a coin in my Mycelium wallet, the address with it can't be use again and that I have to move the rest of my coin to another wallet? This is going to be tiresome for me as I just want to save my coin for later use but at the same time ready to be used when needed as its just on my phone unlike having it on my laptop. 
Coinbase, blockchain.info are the 2 I use.
I think OP is looking for a wallet where he controls his private keys. ranochigo's suggestions are good. I really like Mycelium.
Bitcoin Core can't run on Android due to the space constrains.
I would go for Bitcoin Wallet or Mycelium.
Bitcoin Wallet does not use change addresses or use any seed and hence have privacy concerns regarding it(address reuse)[1] AFAIK. However, it allows users to connect to a trusted node and obtain information from it.
Mycelium have various features, importing private keys, BIP32 seeds etc. It sends the change to a new address and hence doesn't allow address reuse. You can also use it on multiple computers with apps that have the same BIP32 derivation path[2]. Some of it's features include cold storage spending. However, it does not allow users to select a node and the client automatically connects to their node. This introduces the risk of sybil attack and they can potentially fake information(central validation).
[1] https://en.bitcoin.it/wiki/Address_reuse
[2] https://onedrive.live.com/view.aspx?resid=584F122BA17116EE!313&app=Excel
I would go for Bitcoin Wallet or Mycelium.
Mycelium have various features, importing private keys, BIP32 seeds etc. It sends the change to a new address and hence doesn't allow address reuse. You can also use it on multiple computers with apps that have the same BIP32 derivation path[2]. Some of it's features include cold storage spending. However, it does not allow users to select a node and the client automatically connects to their node. This introduces the risk of sybil attack and they can potentially fake information(central validation).
[2] https://onedrive.live.com/view.aspx?resid=584F122BA17116EE!313&app=Excel
Coinbase, blockchain.info are the 2 I use.
Can you guys recommend me a wallet that I can install on an android phone?
I do have a wallet installed which is from coins.ph of course the coins technically is on their server and not mine. if the bitcoin core is available i must have installed it months ago.
I have have this coins, i can then save my coins till i gather enough.
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