Open Source & Privacy-First

Your drives.
Your data.

DriveVault is a privacy-first dashcam app for Android. Record with GPS overlays, dual-camera support, AI detection, and total control over your footage — nothing leaves your device unless you say so.

Open Source Android 8.0+ No Cloud Required On-Device AI
Download APK View on GitHub Google Play
Coming soon to Google Play Store
Features

Everything you need in a dashcam

From advanced recording to AI-powered detection, DriveVault has every feature you'd expect — and then some.

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Loop Recording

Records in 60-second segments and auto-deletes the oldest unlocked clips when storage fills up. Set your storage quota and DriveVault handles the rest.

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Dual Camera

Simultaneously record from front and rear cameras using CameraX. Capture both the road ahead and your cabin in one synchronized view.

Rear + Front
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GPS & Telemetry Overlay

Real-time speed (MPH/KPH), coordinates, compass heading, and timestamp overlaid on camera preview with an OSM mini map. No API keys needed.

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Clip Locking

Lock important clips with one tap to protect them from auto-deletion. Critical footage is always safe, even when storage fills up.

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Clip Library & Search

Browse all your clips in a 2-column grid. Filter by date, lock status, sync status, or camera mode. Select multiple clips for batch operations.

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Export & Share

Export raw video, metadata JSON, or GPX route files. Share via Android share sheet with automatic 50MB trimming. Redact location data for privacy.

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Immich Sync

Optional sync to your self-hosted Immich server. Encrypted API key storage, configurable sync rules (Wi-Fi only, charging only), and auto-album creation.

Opt-in
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Anonymous Clip Sharing

Share clips via time-limited links (24-hour expiry) with Supabase. No GPS data included, no account required to view. Fully opt-in and off by default.

Opt-in
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On-Device AI Detection

Real-time vehicle and person detection via MLKit. Bounding box overlay on camera preview. Runs entirely on-device — no cloud inference.

On-Device
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46 Configurable Settings

Fine-tune everything: video quality (720p/1080p/4K), FPS (30/60), bitrate, audio toggle, stabilization, mirror front camera, and storage management.

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Background Recording

Keeps recording via a foreground service even when the screen is off or the app is minimized. Minimal recording bar stays visible for quick access.

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In-App Bug Reporting

Report issues directly from the app via GitHub Issues API. Automatically attaches diagnostic information and screenshots for faster fixes.

Gallery

See it in action

A clean, modern interface designed for driving conditions. Glassmorphism design with auto-hiding chrome.

Recording with GPS overlay
Recording with GPS Overlay
Dual Camera mode
Dual Camera + Mini Map
Clip Library
Clip Library
Clip Detail
Clip Playback & Metadata
Settings
Settings
Export Options
Export & Share
Onboarding
Onboarding
Home Screen
Home Screen
Branding

App Icon

A distinctive icon that reflects the app's purpose — your trusted driving companion.

DriveVault Dashcam
Version 1.0.0
Android • Min SDK 26 (8.0 Oreo)
Package: com.drivevault.dashcam
Privacy

Privacy by default

Your data never leaves your device unless you explicitly choose to share it.

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No Cloud Uploads

Videos, GPS data, and metadata stay on your device. No automatic uploads ever.

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No Account Required

Install, grant permissions, and start recording. No sign-up or login needed.

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No Ads or Tracking

Zero ads, zero analytics tracking of your personal data or location history.

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Encrypted Storage

API keys and sensitive settings are stored using Android EncryptedSharedPreferences and Keystore.

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Local-Only Mode

Enable Local-Only Mode to disable all network features with one toggle. Complete airgap.

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Full Privacy Policy

Read our comprehensive privacy policy covering every data point and permission.

Technology

Built with modern tools

A native Android app powered by the latest Jetpack libraries and open source technologies.

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Kotlin
Modern language
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Jetpack Compose
Declarative UI
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CameraX
Camera API
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OSMDroid
OpenStreetMap
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ExoPlayer
Video playback
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MLKit
On-device AI
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Room + DataStore
Local storage
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Material 3
Design system
Demo

See DriveVault in action

A quick look at DriveVault's key features — recording, GPS overlay, dual camera, clip management, and privacy.

Help

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about DriveVault.

DriveVault is a privacy-first dashcam app for Android that turns your phone into a professional-grade dashcam. It records video with GPS overlays, supports dual cameras, has on-device AI detection, and keeps all your data local by default. It's fully open source with no ads, no tracking, and no account required.
Yes! DriveVault is completely free and open source. The full source code is available on GitHub. There are no premium tiers, no subscriptions, and no hidden costs. You can even build it from source if you prefer.
Yes. DriveVault uses an Android foreground service to continue recording even when you turn off the screen or switch to another app. A minimal recording bar stays visible so you know it's active. You can tap it to quickly return to the app.
You're in full control. You can set a storage quota in Settings, and DriveVault will auto-delete the oldest unlocked clips to stay within your limit. A 60-second 1080p clip at balanced bitrate uses approximately 60-80 MB. You can also choose lower quality (720p) or higher quality (4K) depending on your needs.
Absolutely. Core recording, GPS overlay, and clip management work entirely offline. The mini map caches tiles for offline use. Only optional features like Immich sync and anonymous clip sharing require a network. You can even enable Local-Only Mode to disable all network features with one toggle.
Immich is a self-hosted photo and video backup solution. DriveVault can optionally sync your dashcam clips to your own Immich server. Your API key is encrypted on-device, and clips go directly from your phone to your server — they never pass through DriveVault's systems.
This opt-in feature lets you share clips via time-limited links that expire after 24 hours. Only the video file is uploaded (no GPS data), and it's stored anonymously with a random UUID. Anyone with the link can view it, but after 24 hours it's permanently deleted. You must explicitly enable this in Settings.
Yes. GPS coordinates, speed, and route data are stored locally on your device and are never uploaded automatically. When sharing or exporting clips, you can choose to blur or exclude location data entirely. Anonymous clip sharing strips GPS data by default.
DriveVault requests Camera (record video), Microphone (optional audio recording), Location (GPS overlay), Notifications (recording status), Storage (save clips/exports), Foreground Service (background recording), and Internet (optional features). Every permission is explained in detail on our privacy policy page.
We're actively preparing the Play Store listing. In the meantime, you can download the APK directly from GitHub Releases. The app will be available on Google Play soon — stay tuned!
You have two options: use the in-app bug reporter (Settings → Support & Feedback) which automatically attaches diagnostic info, or open an issue on GitHub Issues. Feature suggestions are welcome too!
Yes! Clone the repository, copy local.properties.example to local.properties, fill in your Firebase/Supabase values, and run ./gradlew assembleDebug. Full instructions are in the README.

Ready to drive with confidence?

Open source. Privacy-first. Built for Android. Download now or build from source.

Download Latest APK View on GitHub Google Play

Google Play Store listing coming soon. For now, get the APK from GitHub Releases.