These examples describe possible uses. Results depend on your devices and surroundings.
Problem
Noise and device hardware can prevent a transfer.
With Taftan
The sender plays the message and the receiver listens with the phone microphone. Start with both phones close together.
Outcome
Check that the recipient received the message.
Problem
Glare, movement and poor lighting can interrupt a transfer.
With Taftan
Keep the receiving camera steady and the sending screen visible until the transfer finishes.
Outcome
Check that the recipient received the message.
Problem
Editing or recompressing the photo can prevent recovery.
With Taftan
Choose a photo, enter the message and set a password. The recipient opens the photo in Taftan with the same password.
Outcome
Check that the recipient received the message.
Problem
A weak password can be guessed.
With Taftan
Enable protection before sending. Share the password with the recipient separately from the message.
Outcome
Check that the recipient received the message.
An altered file may not open correctly in Taftan. Test with non-sensitive content first.
OKTransmitted without modification. Use Silent mode.
LossyTest before use; file handling varies.
NoSelect a different channel for this platform.
| Platform | Photo (default) | File / document | Voice note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Messaging apps | Lossy | Lossy | Lossy |
| Email services | Lossy | Lossy | Lossy |
| File-sharing services | Lossy | Lossy | Lossy |
| Other services | Lossy | Lossy | Lossy |
If a transfer fails, try sending the original file without editing it.
Install Taftan on both devices, agree on the password through a separate channel beforehand, and run a quick test transfer using whichever channel fits your situation.