🛡️ SafeShell

SafeShell is a privacy-focused Android app designed to hide and secure sensitive banking and financial apps from plain view.
This rebuild marks the official Android Studio version, built entirely in Java, following modern Android development practices.

🚀 Overview

SafeShell provides a digital vault for financial applications, combining authentication, app-hiding logic, and AI-driven facial unlock features.
The app is being rebuilt from scratch for better performance, Firebase integration, and a scalable architecture.

🧰 Tech Stack

Language: Java
IDE: Android Studio
Backend: Firebase Authentication
AI / ML: ML Kit (Vision - Face Detection)
Design: Material Design 3
Build System: Gradle

✨ Features (Work in Progress)

Hide and protect selected apps securely
Firebase-based authentication (email/password, Google Sign-In)
ML Kit facial unlock prototype
Modern Material UI
Optimized app performance and security

🧠 Lessons Learned

Firebase Authentication setup and linking in Android Studio
Managing hidden intents and app permissions
Applying ML Kit for on-device face detection
Structuring scalable Java Android projects

🔮 Future Roadmap

Fingerprint and face unlock integration
Encrypted cloud backup
ML model optimization for faster detection
UI redesign using Material 3 components

🔗 Author

Sidney Mpenyana
LinkedIn | GitHub