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E-mail recovery is available to back up password.\n- Simple interface and easy to use.\n- Create and organize custom Albums.\n- Full-screen viewing for photos and videos.\n\nDownload now & improve your privacy!\n\nPlease note:\n- To ensure maximum security, the app does not store your photos or data in any kind of servers or clouds. The app solely uses the internal storage of your device. If you delete the app, all your files and information saved in the app will also be deleted. If you need to delete the app, please make sure that you have exported your data before you delete the app. We can not recover your data. \n- Passcode recovery: we do not keep your passcode. It is only stored locally on your device. If you forget it, unfortunately we can not help. So if you feel you need a back-up of your passcode, please use the email recovery system or store it on your own. 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