Erase after wrong patterns: an optional self-destruct
For people who'd rather lose the files than have them found. It's powerful, so it's off unless you deliberately turn it on.
Erase after wrong patterns (Pro) wipes every vault and file on the phone if someone draws the wrong pattern a set number of times in a row. It can't be undone, not even with your recovery phrase. It's off by default, and turning it on requires typing the word PERMIT.
Turning it on
- In Settings, under Security, find Erase after wrong patterns and tap Turn on.
- Read the warning and choose how many wrong patterns in a row should trigger it.
- Type PERMIT to confirm.
Think before you do
You can lock yourself out by mistake, for example if a child plays with your phone. Erasing is immediate and permanent on that phone. Before turning it on, make an encrypted backup and keep it somewhere safe.
Keep them locked, offline
Sealcloak encrypts your photos, videos and files on your phone. No account, no cloud, no internet permission.
What gets erased
Everything Sealcloak holds on that phone: every vault, every file and every intruder photo. Your recovery phrases can't bring them back afterwards, because the encrypted data itself is gone.
How it fits with the other protections
The first wrong patterns already trigger growing waits, and intruder photos can show you who tried. Erase is the last line, for situations where the risk of exposure is worse than losing the files.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get my files back after an erase?
Not on that phone. Only a backup you made beforehand can bring them back.
Is it on by default?
No. It stays off until you turn it on in Settings and type the word PERMIT to confirm.
Does it erase my backups?
No. Backup files you saved outside the app aren't touched, which is why making one first is so important.
Can I turn it off later?
Yes. Turn it off at any time in Settings, under Erase after wrong patterns.
Coerce: a decoy vault for when you're forced to unlock
A harmless decoy vault with its own pattern, for when someone makes you unlock.
Calculator vault: hide Sealcloak as a working calculator
A working calculator on your home screen. Your secret code opens the vault.
Intruder photos: see who tried to open your vault
From the 3rd wrong pattern in a row, the front camera photographs each attempt.