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+## Code Vault - Android App
+
+Code Vault is an Android application developed using Android Studio that provides encryption and decryption of text using the Base64 algorithm and a secret key. 
+This app allows users to securely store and share sensitive information by encoding it into Base64 format with a secret key.
+![image](https://github.com/Alok-2002/Code_Vault_Android_App/assets/93814546/5ab9c02d-9402-43a8-b8b3-e96378cdcbc2)
+
+
+## Features
+
+- Text encryption: Encrypt any text using the Base64 algorithm and a secret key.
+- Text decryption: Decrypt Base64-encoded text using the secret key.
+- Secure storage: Store encrypted text securely within the app.
+- Share encrypted text: Share the encrypted text with others via various communication channels.
+- Clean and intuitive user interface.
+
+## Installation
+
+To use the Code Vault app, follow these steps:
+
+1. Clone the repository to your local machine:
+
+```
+git clone https://github.com/alok-2002/code_vault_android_app.git
+```
+
+2. Open the project in Android Studio.
+
+3. Build and run the app on an Android device or emulator.
+
+## Usage
+
+1. Launch the Code Vault app on your Android device.
+
+2. Enter the secret key "1234" in the provided input field. (Note: For security reasons, it is recommended to use a strong and unique secret key.)
+
+3. Enter the text you want to encrypt in the provided input field.
+
+4. Tap the "Encrypt" button to encrypt the text using the Base64 algorithm and the secret key.
+
+5. The encrypted text will be displayed in the output field.
+
+6. To decrypt the text, enter the encrypted text in the input field.
+
+7. Tap the "Decrypt" button to decrypt the text using the secret key.
+
+8. The decrypted text will be displayed in the output field.
+
+9. You can store the encrypted text within the app by tapping the "Save" button.
+
+10. To share the encrypted text, tap the "Share" button and choose the desired communication channel.
+
+## Contributing
+
+Contributions to the Code Vault app are welcome! If you would like to contribute, please follow these steps:
+
+1. Fork the repository.
+
+2. Create a new branch for your feature or bug fix.
+
+3. Make your changes and commit them.
+
+4. Push your changes to your fork.
+
+5. Submit a pull request to the main repository.
+
+Please ensure that your contributions adhere to the coding standards and guidelines used in the project.
+
+## License
+
+The Code Vault app is open-source and released under the [MIT License](LICENSE).
+
+## Acknowledgments
+
+This app was developed with the help of the following resources:
+
+- Android Studio: The official Integrated Development Environment (IDE) for Android app development.
+- Base64 Encoding/Decoding: The Base64 algorithm used for text encryption and decryption.
+- Android Documentation: Official documentation and tutorials provided by the Android team.
+
+## Contact
+
+If you have any questions, suggestions, or issues, please contact [your-name] at [your-email].
+
+Happy encrypting and decrypting with Code Vault!