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+Hash Droid is a free utility to calculate a hash from a given text or from a file stored on the device.
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+In this application, the available hash functions are: Adler-32, CRC-32, Haval-128, MD2, MD4, MD5, RIPEMD-128, RIPEMD-160, SHA-1, SHA-256, SHA-384, SHA-512, Tiger and Whirlpool.
+The calculated hash can be copied to the clipboard to be reused elsewhere.
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+The first tab enables to calculate the hash of a given string.
+The second tab helps you to compute the hash of a file located on the internal or external memory of your device. The size of the file and the last date modified are also displayed.
+The last feature helps you to compare the calculated hash with another given hash but more generally, you can compare any hashes by just pasting them.
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+A hash (also called checksum or digest) is a digital fingerprint, uniquely identifying a string or a file.
+Hash functions are often used in cryptography to generate strong passwords. They are also employed to check the integrity of files.
+Hash Droid is often used to check an Android ROM before flashing it.
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+Feel free to send feebacks, comments or suggestions about this application.
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+Hash Droid is published under the GPLv3 (GNU General Public License version 3).