PHTechnical Specifications
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Minimum OS | Android 5.0+ |
| Architecture | arm64-v8a, armeabi-v7a |
| User Base | 800+ Million active users |
| Distribution | Direct from .org (Automatic updates, fewer restrictions) |
Core Features
- Fast & Synced: Utilizes a distributed network of global data centers. Standalone apps allow for simultaneous access across multiple devices without requiring a constant phone connection.
- Unlimited Cloud Storage: No limits on file type or size (up to 2 GB per file). Chat history is stored in the cloud, saving local disk space.
- Security Infrastructure:
- Encryption: 256-bit symmetric AES, 2048-bit RSA, and Diffie-Hellman secure key exchange.
- Secret Chats: End-to-end encryption with programmable self-destruct timers for all content types.
- Open Platform: Fully documented free API and open-source verifiable builds.
- Group Capabilities: Supports up to 200,000 members per group, bot integration, and large-scale community tools.
- Multimedia Tools: Integrated photo/video editor, animated stickers, customizable themes, and an open GIF platform.
- Privacy Policy: No third-party data access; no ad-targeting. Users can delete messages for both parties without a trace.
Mod Features
Build Variants
- Premium: Includes local premium features.
- Direct: Direct update path from the source.
- Anti-Mod: Enhanced client-side persistence features.
Anti-Mod Functionality
| Feature | Technical Behavior |
|---|---|
| Anti-Message Delete | Prevents message removal on the client side when a sender deletes a message. Deleted messages are restored upon reopening the chat. Note: Server-side deletion prevents quoting or forwarding these messages. Messages are stored in the local cache; clearing the app cache will remove previously "saved" deleted messages. |
| Anti-Disappearing Media | Bypasses timers for view-once or self-destructing photos and videos. Media remains viewable indefinitely regardless of the sender's settings. |