diff --git a/apps/android/app/src/main/java/chat/simplex/app/MainActivity.kt b/apps/android/app/src/main/java/chat/simplex/app/MainActivity.kt
index d1b106b29f..4be64a5c68 100644
--- a/apps/android/app/src/main/java/chat/simplex/app/MainActivity.kt
+++ b/apps/android/app/src/main/java/chat/simplex/app/MainActivity.kt
@@ -9,25 +9,27 @@ import androidx.activity.ComponentActivity
 import androidx.activity.compose.setContent
 import androidx.activity.viewModels
 import androidx.compose.foundation.background
-import androidx.compose.foundation.layout.Box
-import androidx.compose.foundation.layout.fillMaxSize
+import androidx.compose.foundation.layout.*
 import androidx.compose.material.MaterialTheme
 import androidx.compose.material.Surface
 import androidx.compose.runtime.Composable
 import androidx.compose.ui.Modifier
+import androidx.compose.ui.unit.dp
 import androidx.lifecycle.AndroidViewModel
 import androidx.work.*
-import chat.simplex.app.model.*
+import chat.simplex.app.model.ChatModel
+import chat.simplex.app.model.NtfManager
 import chat.simplex.app.ui.theme.SimpleXTheme
 import chat.simplex.app.views.SplashView
-import chat.simplex.app.views.WelcomeView
 import chat.simplex.app.views.chat.ChatView
 import chat.simplex.app.views.chatlist.ChatListView
 import chat.simplex.app.views.chatlist.openChat
 import chat.simplex.app.views.helpers.*
 import chat.simplex.app.views.newchat.connectViaUri
 import chat.simplex.app.views.newchat.withUriAction
+import chat.simplex.app.views.onboarding.*
 import java.util.concurrent.TimeUnit
+
 //import kotlinx.serialization.decodeFromString
 
 class MainActivity: ComponentActivity() {
@@ -83,12 +85,18 @@ class SimplexViewModel(application: Application): AndroidViewModel(application)
 @Composable
 fun MainPage(chatModel: ChatModel) {
   Box {
-    when (chatModel.userCreated.value) {
-      null -> SplashView()
-      false -> WelcomeView(chatModel)
-      true ->
+    val onboarding = chatModel.onboardingStage.value
+    val userCreated = chatModel.userCreated.value
+    when {
+      onboarding == null || userCreated == null -> SplashView()
+      onboarding == OnboardingStage.OnboardingComplete && userCreated ->
         if (chatModel.chatId.value == null) ChatListView(chatModel)
         else ChatView(chatModel)
+      onboarding == OnboardingStage.Step1_SimpleXInfo ->
+        Box(Modifier.padding(horizontal = 20.dp)) {
+          SimpleXInfo(chatModel, onboarding = true)
+        }
+      onboarding == OnboardingStage.Step2_CreateProfile -> CreateProfile(chatModel)
     }
     ModalManager.shared.showInView()
     AlertManager.shared.showInView()
diff --git a/apps/android/app/src/main/java/chat/simplex/app/SimplexApp.kt b/apps/android/app/src/main/java/chat/simplex/app/SimplexApp.kt
index 770cb0c643..e560e98053 100644
--- a/apps/android/app/src/main/java/chat/simplex/app/SimplexApp.kt
+++ b/apps/android/app/src/main/java/chat/simplex/app/SimplexApp.kt
@@ -7,6 +7,7 @@ import androidx.lifecycle.*
 import chat.simplex.app.model.*
 import chat.simplex.app.views.helpers.getFilesDirectory
 import chat.simplex.app.views.helpers.withApi
+import chat.simplex.app.views.onboarding.OnboardingStage
 import java.io.BufferedReader
 import java.io.InputStreamReader
 import java.util.*
@@ -46,7 +47,9 @@ class SimplexApp: Application(), LifecycleEventObserver {
     ProcessLifecycleOwner.get().lifecycle.addObserver(this)
     withApi {
       val user = chatController.apiGetActiveUser()
-      if (user != null) {
+      if (user == null) {
+        chatModel.onboardingStage.value = OnboardingStage.Step1_SimpleXInfo
+      } else {
         chatController.startChat(user)
         SimplexService.start(applicationContext)
         chatController.showBackgroundServiceNotice()
diff --git a/apps/android/app/src/main/java/chat/simplex/app/SimplexService.kt b/apps/android/app/src/main/java/chat/simplex/app/SimplexService.kt
index 34907f9a48..94ae6a7371 100644
--- a/apps/android/app/src/main/java/chat/simplex/app/SimplexService.kt
+++ b/apps/android/app/src/main/java/chat/simplex/app/SimplexService.kt
@@ -8,6 +8,7 @@ import androidx.core.app.NotificationCompat
 import androidx.core.content.ContextCompat
 import androidx.work.*
 import chat.simplex.app.views.helpers.withApi
+import chat.simplex.app.views.onboarding.OnboardingStage
 import kotlinx.coroutines.Dispatchers
 import kotlinx.coroutines.withContext
 
@@ -65,7 +66,9 @@ class SimplexService: Service() {
     withApi {
       try {
         val user = chatController.apiGetActiveUser()
-        if (user != null) {
+        if (user == null) {
+          chatController.chatModel.onboardingStage.value = OnboardingStage.Step1_SimpleXInfo
+        } else {
           Log.w(TAG, "Starting foreground service")
           chatController.startChat(user)
           chatController.startReceiver()
diff --git a/apps/android/app/src/main/java/chat/simplex/app/model/ChatModel.kt b/apps/android/app/src/main/java/chat/simplex/app/model/ChatModel.kt
index acf8469c83..1e928074d0 100644
--- a/apps/android/app/src/main/java/chat/simplex/app/model/ChatModel.kt
+++ b/apps/android/app/src/main/java/chat/simplex/app/model/ChatModel.kt
@@ -12,6 +12,7 @@ import chat.simplex.app.ui.theme.SecretColor
 import chat.simplex.app.ui.theme.SimplexBlue
 import chat.simplex.app.views.call.*
 import chat.simplex.app.views.helpers.generalGetString
+import chat.simplex.app.views.onboarding.OnboardingStage
 import kotlinx.datetime.*
 import kotlinx.serialization.*
 import kotlinx.serialization.descriptors.*
@@ -20,6 +21,7 @@ import kotlinx.serialization.encoding.Encoder
 import kotlinx.serialization.json.*
 
 class ChatModel(val controller: ChatController) {
+  val onboardingStage = mutableStateOf<OnboardingStage?>(null)
   val currentUser = mutableStateOf<User?>(null)
   val userCreated = mutableStateOf<Boolean?>(null)
   val chats = mutableStateListOf<Chat>()
diff --git a/apps/android/app/src/main/java/chat/simplex/app/model/SimpleXAPI.kt b/apps/android/app/src/main/java/chat/simplex/app/model/SimpleXAPI.kt
index c34d68da19..9f2e2835e8 100644
--- a/apps/android/app/src/main/java/chat/simplex/app/model/SimpleXAPI.kt
+++ b/apps/android/app/src/main/java/chat/simplex/app/model/SimpleXAPI.kt
@@ -9,7 +9,6 @@ import androidx.compose.foundation.layout.*
 import androidx.compose.material.*
 import androidx.compose.material.icons.Icons
 import androidx.compose.material.icons.outlined.Bolt
-import androidx.compose.runtime.mutableStateOf
 import androidx.compose.ui.Modifier
 import androidx.compose.ui.res.stringResource
 import androidx.compose.ui.text.font.FontWeight
@@ -18,6 +17,7 @@ import chat.simplex.app.*
 import chat.simplex.app.R
 import chat.simplex.app.views.call.*
 import chat.simplex.app.views.helpers.*
+import chat.simplex.app.views.onboarding.OnboardingStage
 import kotlinx.coroutines.Dispatchers
 import kotlinx.coroutines.withContext
 import kotlinx.datetime.Clock
@@ -49,6 +49,7 @@ open class ChatController(private val ctrl: ChatCtrl, private val ntfManager: Nt
       chatModel.chats.addAll(chats)
       chatModel.currentUser.value = user
       chatModel.userCreated.value = true
+      chatModel.onboardingStage.value = OnboardingStage.OnboardingComplete
       Log.d(TAG, "started chat")
     } catch(e: Error) {
       Log.e(TAG, "failed starting chat $e")
@@ -949,7 +950,9 @@ sealed class ChatErrorType {
   val string: String get() = when (this) {
     is InvalidConnReq -> "invalidConnReq"
     is ContactGroups -> "groupNames $groupNames"
+    is NoActiveUser -> "noActiveUser"
   }
+  @Serializable @SerialName("noActiveUser") class NoActiveUser: ChatErrorType()
   @Serializable @SerialName("invalidConnReq") class InvalidConnReq: ChatErrorType()
   @Serializable @SerialName("contactGroups") class ContactGroups(val contact: Contact, val groupNames: List<String>): ChatErrorType()
 }
diff --git a/apps/android/app/src/main/java/chat/simplex/app/views/WelcomeView.kt b/apps/android/app/src/main/java/chat/simplex/app/views/WelcomeView.kt
index da3d6c07cf..9bbb445e2e 100644
--- a/apps/android/app/src/main/java/chat/simplex/app/views/WelcomeView.kt
+++ b/apps/android/app/src/main/java/chat/simplex/app/views/WelcomeView.kt
@@ -1,15 +1,22 @@
 package chat.simplex.app.views
 
-import androidx.compose.foundation.*
+import androidx.compose.foundation.background
+import androidx.compose.foundation.clickable
 import androidx.compose.foundation.layout.*
 import androidx.compose.foundation.shape.RoundedCornerShape
 import androidx.compose.foundation.text.BasicTextField
 import androidx.compose.foundation.text.KeyboardOptions
 import androidx.compose.material.*
+import androidx.compose.material.icons.Icons
+import androidx.compose.material.icons.outlined.ArrowBackIosNew
+import androidx.compose.material.icons.outlined.ArrowForwardIos
 import androidx.compose.runtime.*
+import androidx.compose.ui.Alignment
 import androidx.compose.ui.Modifier
 import androidx.compose.ui.draw.clip
-import androidx.compose.ui.res.painterResource
+import androidx.compose.ui.focus.FocusRequester
+import androidx.compose.ui.focus.focusRequester
+import androidx.compose.ui.graphics.Color
 import androidx.compose.ui.res.stringResource
 import androidx.compose.ui.text.input.KeyboardCapitalization
 import androidx.compose.ui.unit.dp
@@ -18,69 +25,12 @@ import chat.simplex.app.R
 import chat.simplex.app.SimplexService
 import chat.simplex.app.model.ChatModel
 import chat.simplex.app.model.Profile
-import chat.simplex.app.views.helpers.getKeyboardState
+import chat.simplex.app.ui.theme.HighOrLowlight
+import chat.simplex.app.ui.theme.SimpleButton
 import chat.simplex.app.views.helpers.withApi
-import com.google.accompanist.insets.ProvideWindowInsets
+import chat.simplex.app.views.onboarding.OnboardingStage
+import chat.simplex.app.views.onboarding.ReadableText
 import com.google.accompanist.insets.navigationBarsWithImePadding
-import kotlinx.coroutines.launch
-
-@Composable
-fun WelcomeView(chatModel: ChatModel) {
-  val scope = rememberCoroutineScope()
-  val scrollState = rememberScrollState()
-  val keyboardState by getKeyboardState()
-  var savedKeyboardState by remember { mutableStateOf(keyboardState) }
-
-  ProvideWindowInsets(windowInsetsAnimationsEnabled = true) {
-    Box(
-      modifier = Modifier
-        .fillMaxSize()
-        .background(color = MaterialTheme.colors.background)
-    ) {
-      Column(
-        verticalArrangement = Arrangement.SpaceBetween,
-        modifier = Modifier
-          .verticalScroll(scrollState)
-          .fillMaxSize()
-          .background(color = MaterialTheme.colors.background)
-          .padding(12.dp)
-      ) {
-        Image(
-          painter = painterResource(R.drawable.logo),
-          contentDescription = stringResource(R.string.image_descr_simplex_logo),
-          modifier = Modifier.padding(vertical = 15.dp)
-        )
-        Text(
-          stringResource(R.string.you_control_your_chat),
-          style = MaterialTheme.typography.h4,
-          color = MaterialTheme.colors.onBackground
-        )
-        Text(
-          stringResource(R.string.the_messaging_and_app_platform_protecting_your_privacy_and_security),
-          style = MaterialTheme.typography.body1,
-          color = MaterialTheme.colors.onBackground
-        )
-        Spacer(Modifier.height(8.dp))
-        Text(
-          stringResource(R.string.we_do_not_store_contacts_or_messages_on_servers),
-          style = MaterialTheme.typography.body1,
-          color = MaterialTheme.colors.onBackground
-        )
-        Spacer(Modifier.height(24.dp))
-        CreateProfilePanel(chatModel)
-      }
-      if (savedKeyboardState != keyboardState) {
-        LaunchedEffect(keyboardState) {
-          scope.launch {
-            savedKeyboardState = keyboardState
-            scrollState.animateScrollTo(scrollState.maxValue)
-          }
-        }
-      }
-    }
-  }
-}
-
 
 fun isValidDisplayName(name: String) : Boolean {
   return (name.firstOrNull { it.isWhitespace() }) == null
@@ -88,91 +38,106 @@ fun isValidDisplayName(name: String) : Boolean {
 
 @Composable
 fun CreateProfilePanel(chatModel: ChatModel) {
-  var displayName by remember { mutableStateOf("") }
-  var fullName by remember { mutableStateOf("") }
+  val displayName = remember { mutableStateOf("") }
+  val fullName = remember { mutableStateOf("") }
+  val focusRequester = remember { FocusRequester() }
 
-  Column(
-    modifier=Modifier.fillMaxSize()
-  ) {
-    Text(
-      stringResource(R.string.create_profile),
-      style = MaterialTheme.typography.h4,
-      color = MaterialTheme.colors.onBackground,
-      modifier = Modifier.padding(vertical = 5.dp)
-    )
-    Text(
-      stringResource(R.string.your_profile_is_stored_on_your_decide_and_shared_only_with_your_contacts),
-      style = MaterialTheme.typography.body1,
-      color = MaterialTheme.colors.onBackground
-    )
-    Spacer(Modifier.height(10.dp))
-    Text(
-      stringResource(R.string.display_name),
-      style = MaterialTheme.typography.h6,
-      color = MaterialTheme.colors.onBackground,
-      modifier = Modifier.padding(bottom = 3.dp)
-    )
-    BasicTextField(
-      value = displayName,
-      onValueChange = { displayName = it },
-      modifier = Modifier
-        .fillMaxWidth()
-        .background(MaterialTheme.colors.secondary)
-        .height(40.dp)
-        .clip(RoundedCornerShape(5.dp))
-        .padding(8.dp)
-        .navigationBarsWithImePadding(),
-      textStyle = MaterialTheme.typography.body1.copy(color = MaterialTheme.colors.onBackground),
-      keyboardOptions = KeyboardOptions(
-        capitalization = KeyboardCapitalization.None,
-        autoCorrect = false
-      ),
-      singleLine = true
-    )
-    val errorText = if(!isValidDisplayName(displayName)) stringResource(R.string.display_name_cannot_contain_whitespace) else ""
+  Surface(Modifier.background(MaterialTheme.colors.onBackground)) {
+    Column(
+      modifier = Modifier.fillMaxSize()
+    ) {
+      Text(
+        stringResource(R.string.create_profile),
+        style = MaterialTheme.typography.h4,
+        modifier = Modifier.padding(vertical = 5.dp)
+      )
+      ReadableText(R.string.your_profile_is_stored_on_your_device)
+      ReadableText(R.string.profile_is_only_shared_with_your_contacts)
+      Spacer(Modifier.height(10.dp))
+      Text(
+        stringResource(R.string.display_name),
+        style = MaterialTheme.typography.h6,
+        modifier = Modifier.padding(bottom = 3.dp)
+      )
+      ProfileNameField(displayName, focusRequester)
+      val errorText = if (!isValidDisplayName(displayName.value)) stringResource(R.string.display_name_cannot_contain_whitespace) else ""
+      Text(
+        errorText,
+        fontSize = 15.sp,
+        color = MaterialTheme.colors.error
+      )
+      Spacer(Modifier.height(3.dp))
+      Text(
+        stringResource(R.string.full_name_optional__prompt),
+        style = MaterialTheme.typography.h6,
+        modifier = Modifier.padding(bottom = 5.dp)
+      )
+      ProfileNameField(fullName)
+      Spacer(Modifier.fillMaxHeight().weight(1f))
+      Row {
+        SimpleButton(
+          text = stringResource(R.string.about_simplex),
+          icon = Icons.Outlined.ArrowBackIosNew
+        ) { chatModel.onboardingStage.value = OnboardingStage.Step1_SimpleXInfo }
 
-    Text(
-      errorText,
-      fontSize = 15.sp,
-      color = MaterialTheme.colors.error
-    )
+        Spacer(Modifier.fillMaxWidth().weight(1f))
 
-    Spacer(Modifier.height(3.dp))
-    Text(
-      stringResource(R.string.full_name_optional__prompt),
-      style = MaterialTheme.typography.h6,
-      color = MaterialTheme.colors.onBackground,
-      modifier = Modifier.padding(bottom = 5.dp)
-    )
-    BasicTextField(
-      value = fullName,
-      onValueChange = { fullName = it },
-      modifier = Modifier
-        .fillMaxWidth()
-        .background(MaterialTheme.colors.secondary)
-        .height(40.dp)
-        .clip(RoundedCornerShape(3.dp))
-        .padding(8.dp)
-        .navigationBarsWithImePadding(),
-      textStyle = MaterialTheme.typography.body1.copy(color = MaterialTheme.colors.onBackground),
-      keyboardOptions = KeyboardOptions(
-        capitalization = KeyboardCapitalization.None,
-        autoCorrect = false
-      ),
-      singleLine = true
-    )
-    Spacer(Modifier.height(20.dp))
-    Button(onClick = {
-      withApi {
-        val user = chatModel.controller.apiCreateActiveUser(
-          Profile(displayName, fullName, null)
-        )
-        chatModel.controller.startChat(user)
-        SimplexService.start(chatModel.controller.appContext)
-        chatModel.controller.showBackgroundServiceNotice()
+        val enabled = displayName.value.isNotEmpty() && isValidDisplayName(displayName.value)
+        val createModifier: Modifier
+        val createColor: Color
+        if (enabled) {
+          createModifier = Modifier.padding(8.dp).clickable { createProfile(chatModel, displayName.value, fullName.value) }
+          createColor = MaterialTheme.colors.primary
+        } else {
+          createModifier = Modifier.padding(8.dp)
+          createColor = HighOrLowlight
+        }
+        Surface(shape = RoundedCornerShape(20.dp)) {
+          Row(verticalAlignment = Alignment.CenterVertically, modifier = createModifier) {
+            Text(stringResource(R.string.create_profile_button), style = MaterialTheme.typography.caption, color = createColor)
+            Icon(Icons.Outlined.ArrowForwardIos, stringResource(R.string.create_profile_button), tint = createColor)
+          }
+        }
       }
-    },
-    enabled = (displayName.isNotEmpty() && isValidDisplayName(displayName))
-    ) { Text(stringResource(R.string.create_profile_button)) }
+
+      LaunchedEffect(Unit) {
+        focusRequester.requestFocus()
+      }
+    }
   }
 }
+
+fun createProfile(chatModel: ChatModel, displayName: String, fullName: String) {
+  withApi {
+    val user = chatModel.controller.apiCreateActiveUser(
+      Profile(displayName, fullName, null)
+    )
+    chatModel.controller.startChat(user)
+    SimplexService.start(chatModel.controller.appContext)
+    // TODO show it later?
+    chatModel.controller.showBackgroundServiceNotice()
+    chatModel.onboardingStage.value = OnboardingStage.OnboardingComplete
+  }
+}
+
+@Composable
+fun ProfileNameField(name: MutableState<String>, focusRequester: FocusRequester? = null) {
+  val modifier = Modifier
+    .fillMaxWidth()
+    .background(MaterialTheme.colors.secondary)
+    .height(40.dp)
+    .clip(RoundedCornerShape(5.dp))
+    .padding(8.dp)
+    .navigationBarsWithImePadding()
+  BasicTextField(
+    value = name.value,
+    onValueChange = { name.value = it },
+    modifier = if (focusRequester == null) modifier else modifier.focusRequester(focusRequester),
+    textStyle = MaterialTheme.typography.body1.copy(color = MaterialTheme.colors.onBackground),
+    keyboardOptions = KeyboardOptions(
+      capitalization = KeyboardCapitalization.None,
+      autoCorrect = false
+    ),
+    singleLine = true
+  )
+}
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/apps/android/app/src/main/java/chat/simplex/app/views/call/WebRTC.kt b/apps/android/app/src/main/java/chat/simplex/app/views/call/WebRTC.kt
index cdf9ebf45c..6484c1d42a 100644
--- a/apps/android/app/src/main/java/chat/simplex/app/views/call/WebRTC.kt
+++ b/apps/android/app/src/main/java/chat/simplex/app/views/call/WebRTC.kt
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 package chat.simplex.app.views.call
 
 import chat.simplex.app.R
-import chat.simplex.app.model.*
+import chat.simplex.app.model.Contact
 import chat.simplex.app.views.helpers.generalGetString
 import kotlinx.serialization.SerialName
 import kotlinx.serialization.Serializable
diff --git a/apps/android/app/src/main/java/chat/simplex/app/views/chat/ComposeFileView.kt b/apps/android/app/src/main/java/chat/simplex/app/views/chat/ComposeFileView.kt
index 32eeba9e32..48917ec05e 100644
--- a/apps/android/app/src/main/java/chat/simplex/app/views/chat/ComposeFileView.kt
+++ b/apps/android/app/src/main/java/chat/simplex/app/views/chat/ComposeFileView.kt
@@ -1,10 +1,11 @@
-import androidx.compose.foundation.*
+import androidx.compose.foundation.background
+import androidx.compose.foundation.isSystemInDarkTheme
 import androidx.compose.foundation.layout.*
 import androidx.compose.material.*
 import androidx.compose.material.icons.Icons
 import androidx.compose.material.icons.filled.InsertDriveFile
 import androidx.compose.material.icons.outlined.Close
-import androidx.compose.runtime.*
+import androidx.compose.runtime.Composable
 import androidx.compose.ui.Alignment
 import androidx.compose.ui.Modifier
 import androidx.compose.ui.res.stringResource
diff --git a/apps/android/app/src/main/java/chat/simplex/app/views/chat/ComposeView.kt b/apps/android/app/src/main/java/chat/simplex/app/views/chat/ComposeView.kt
index 8402d4e7fa..d187cf0344 100644
--- a/apps/android/app/src/main/java/chat/simplex/app/views/chat/ComposeView.kt
+++ b/apps/android/app/src/main/java/chat/simplex/app/views/chat/ComposeView.kt
@@ -7,7 +7,8 @@ import android.net.Uri
 import androidx.compose.foundation.clickable
 import androidx.compose.foundation.layout.*
 import androidx.compose.foundation.shape.CircleShape
-import androidx.compose.material.*
+import androidx.compose.material.Icon
+import androidx.compose.material.MaterialTheme
 import androidx.compose.material.icons.Icons
 import androidx.compose.material.icons.filled.AttachFile
 import androidx.compose.material.icons.filled.Edit
@@ -24,7 +25,8 @@ import chat.simplex.app.R
 import chat.simplex.app.model.*
 import chat.simplex.app.views.chat.item.*
 import chat.simplex.app.views.helpers.*
-import kotlinx.coroutines.*
+import kotlinx.coroutines.delay
+import kotlinx.coroutines.runBlocking
 
 sealed class ComposePreview {
   object NoPreview: ComposePreview()
diff --git a/apps/android/app/src/main/java/chat/simplex/app/views/chat/ContextItemView.kt b/apps/android/app/src/main/java/chat/simplex/app/views/chat/ContextItemView.kt
index 496c8323b7..2b969b1ee5 100644
--- a/apps/android/app/src/main/java/chat/simplex/app/views/chat/ContextItemView.kt
+++ b/apps/android/app/src/main/java/chat/simplex/app/views/chat/ContextItemView.kt
@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ import androidx.compose.material.*
 import androidx.compose.material.icons.Icons
 import androidx.compose.material.icons.filled.Edit
 import androidx.compose.material.icons.outlined.Close
-import androidx.compose.runtime.*
+import androidx.compose.runtime.Composable
 import androidx.compose.ui.Alignment
 import androidx.compose.ui.Modifier
 import androidx.compose.ui.graphics.vector.ImageVector
diff --git a/apps/android/app/src/main/java/chat/simplex/app/views/chat/SendMsgView.kt b/apps/android/app/src/main/java/chat/simplex/app/views/chat/SendMsgView.kt
index 08f2672a15..b4d5aa24f4 100644
--- a/apps/android/app/src/main/java/chat/simplex/app/views/chat/SendMsgView.kt
+++ b/apps/android/app/src/main/java/chat/simplex/app/views/chat/SendMsgView.kt
@@ -23,8 +23,9 @@ import androidx.compose.ui.text.input.KeyboardCapitalization
 import androidx.compose.ui.tooling.preview.Preview
 import androidx.compose.ui.unit.dp
 import chat.simplex.app.R
-import chat.simplex.app.model.*
-import chat.simplex.app.ui.theme.*
+import chat.simplex.app.model.ChatItem
+import chat.simplex.app.ui.theme.HighOrLowlight
+import chat.simplex.app.ui.theme.SimpleXTheme
 
 @Composable
 fun SendMsgView(
diff --git a/apps/android/app/src/main/java/chat/simplex/app/views/chat/item/CIImageView.kt b/apps/android/app/src/main/java/chat/simplex/app/views/chat/item/CIImageView.kt
index e3f342deac..e98f6b2b90 100644
--- a/apps/android/app/src/main/java/chat/simplex/app/views/chat/item/CIImageView.kt
+++ b/apps/android/app/src/main/java/chat/simplex/app/views/chat/item/CIImageView.kt
@@ -1,12 +1,14 @@
 import android.graphics.Bitmap
-import androidx.compose.foundation.*
+import androidx.compose.foundation.Image
+import androidx.compose.foundation.combinedClickable
 import androidx.compose.foundation.layout.*
 import androidx.compose.material.CircularProgressIndicator
 import androidx.compose.material.Icon
 import androidx.compose.material.icons.Icons
 import androidx.compose.material.icons.filled.Check
 import androidx.compose.material.icons.outlined.MoreHoriz
-import androidx.compose.runtime.*
+import androidx.compose.runtime.Composable
+import androidx.compose.runtime.MutableState
 import androidx.compose.ui.Alignment
 import androidx.compose.ui.Modifier
 import androidx.compose.ui.graphics.Color
@@ -16,7 +18,8 @@ import androidx.compose.ui.platform.LocalContext
 import androidx.compose.ui.res.stringResource
 import androidx.compose.ui.unit.dp
 import chat.simplex.app.R
-import chat.simplex.app.model.*
+import chat.simplex.app.model.CIFile
+import chat.simplex.app.model.CIFileStatus
 import chat.simplex.app.views.helpers.*
 
 @Composable
diff --git a/apps/android/app/src/main/java/chat/simplex/app/views/chat/item/FramedItemView.kt b/apps/android/app/src/main/java/chat/simplex/app/views/chat/item/FramedItemView.kt
index e14e031538..bf59756968 100644
--- a/apps/android/app/src/main/java/chat/simplex/app/views/chat/item/FramedItemView.kt
+++ b/apps/android/app/src/main/java/chat/simplex/app/views/chat/item/FramedItemView.kt
@@ -18,7 +18,8 @@ import androidx.compose.ui.platform.UriHandler
 import androidx.compose.ui.res.stringResource
 import androidx.compose.ui.text.TextStyle
 import androidx.compose.ui.tooling.preview.*
-import androidx.compose.ui.unit.*
+import androidx.compose.ui.unit.dp
+import androidx.compose.ui.unit.sp
 import chat.simplex.app.R
 import chat.simplex.app.model.*
 import chat.simplex.app.ui.theme.*
diff --git a/apps/android/app/src/main/java/chat/simplex/app/views/chat/item/ImageFullScreenView.kt b/apps/android/app/src/main/java/chat/simplex/app/views/chat/item/ImageFullScreenView.kt
index 3f981e1de7..e19473d364 100644
--- a/apps/android/app/src/main/java/chat/simplex/app/views/chat/item/ImageFullScreenView.kt
+++ b/apps/android/app/src/main/java/chat/simplex/app/views/chat/item/ImageFullScreenView.kt
@@ -1,7 +1,8 @@
 import android.graphics.Bitmap
 import androidx.activity.compose.BackHandler
 import androidx.compose.foundation.*
-import androidx.compose.foundation.layout.*
+import androidx.compose.foundation.layout.Column
+import androidx.compose.foundation.layout.fillMaxSize
 import androidx.compose.runtime.Composable
 import androidx.compose.ui.Modifier
 import androidx.compose.ui.graphics.Color
diff --git a/apps/android/app/src/main/java/chat/simplex/app/views/chatlist/ChatListView.kt b/apps/android/app/src/main/java/chat/simplex/app/views/chatlist/ChatListView.kt
index df2a1ee8ef..c207f3de46 100644
--- a/apps/android/app/src/main/java/chat/simplex/app/views/chatlist/ChatListView.kt
+++ b/apps/android/app/src/main/java/chat/simplex/app/views/chatlist/ChatListView.kt
@@ -21,6 +21,7 @@ import chat.simplex.app.ui.theme.ToolbarDark
 import chat.simplex.app.ui.theme.ToolbarLight
 import chat.simplex.app.views.helpers.ModalManager
 import chat.simplex.app.views.newchat.NewChatSheet
+import chat.simplex.app.views.onboarding.MakeConnection
 import chat.simplex.app.views.usersettings.SettingsView
 import kotlinx.coroutines.CoroutineScope
 import kotlinx.coroutines.launch
@@ -88,8 +89,7 @@ fun ChatListView(chatModel: ChatModel) {
         if (chatModel.chats.isNotEmpty()) {
           ChatList(chatModel)
         } else {
-          val user = chatModel.currentUser.value
-          Help(scaffoldCtrl, displayName = user?.profile?.displayName)
+          MakeConnection(chatModel)
         }
       }
       if (scaffoldCtrl.expanded.value) {
diff --git a/apps/android/app/src/main/java/chat/simplex/app/views/chatlist/ContactConnectionView.kt b/apps/android/app/src/main/java/chat/simplex/app/views/chatlist/ContactConnectionView.kt
index b5636a3542..8b709bd6af 100644
--- a/apps/android/app/src/main/java/chat/simplex/app/views/chatlist/ContactConnectionView.kt
+++ b/apps/android/app/src/main/java/chat/simplex/app/views/chatlist/ContactConnectionView.kt
@@ -9,14 +9,12 @@ import androidx.compose.material.icons.outlined.Link
 import androidx.compose.runtime.Composable
 import androidx.compose.ui.Alignment
 import androidx.compose.ui.Modifier
-import androidx.compose.ui.res.stringResource
 import androidx.compose.ui.text.font.FontWeight
 import androidx.compose.ui.text.style.TextOverflow
 import androidx.compose.ui.unit.dp
-import chat.simplex.app.R
-import chat.simplex.app.model.*
+import chat.simplex.app.model.PendingContactConnection
+import chat.simplex.app.model.getTimestampText
 import chat.simplex.app.ui.theme.HighOrLowlight
-import chat.simplex.app.views.helpers.ChatInfoImage
 import chat.simplex.app.views.helpers.ProfileImage
 
 @Composable
diff --git a/apps/android/app/src/main/java/chat/simplex/app/views/chatlist/ContactRequestView.kt b/apps/android/app/src/main/java/chat/simplex/app/views/chatlist/ContactRequestView.kt
index 1140273b0a..e6757f8351 100644
--- a/apps/android/app/src/main/java/chat/simplex/app/views/chatlist/ContactRequestView.kt
+++ b/apps/android/app/src/main/java/chat/simplex/app/views/chatlist/ContactRequestView.kt
@@ -10,7 +10,8 @@ import androidx.compose.ui.text.font.FontWeight
 import androidx.compose.ui.text.style.TextOverflow
 import androidx.compose.ui.unit.dp
 import chat.simplex.app.R
-import chat.simplex.app.model.*
+import chat.simplex.app.model.ChatInfo
+import chat.simplex.app.model.getTimestampText
 import chat.simplex.app.ui.theme.HighOrLowlight
 import chat.simplex.app.views.helpers.ChatInfoImage
 
diff --git a/apps/android/app/src/main/java/chat/simplex/app/views/helpers/ChatInfoImage.kt b/apps/android/app/src/main/java/chat/simplex/app/views/helpers/ChatInfoImage.kt
index 93ca20c5dd..b19f17a2be 100644
--- a/apps/android/app/src/main/java/chat/simplex/app/views/helpers/ChatInfoImage.kt
+++ b/apps/android/app/src/main/java/chat/simplex/app/views/helpers/ChatInfoImage.kt
@@ -19,7 +19,6 @@ import androidx.compose.ui.tooling.preview.Preview
 import androidx.compose.ui.unit.Dp
 import androidx.compose.ui.unit.dp
 import chat.simplex.app.R
-import chat.simplex.app.model.Chat
 import chat.simplex.app.model.ChatInfo
 import chat.simplex.app.ui.theme.SimpleXTheme
 
diff --git a/apps/android/app/src/main/java/chat/simplex/app/views/helpers/Share.kt b/apps/android/app/src/main/java/chat/simplex/app/views/helpers/Share.kt
index b02f0c535f..1045605cd1 100644
--- a/apps/android/app/src/main/java/chat/simplex/app/views/helpers/Share.kt
+++ b/apps/android/app/src/main/java/chat/simplex/app/views/helpers/Share.kt
@@ -11,7 +11,8 @@ import androidx.compose.runtime.Composable
 import androidx.core.content.ContextCompat
 import chat.simplex.app.R
 import chat.simplex.app.model.CIFile
-import java.io.*
+import java.io.BufferedOutputStream
+import java.io.File
 
 fun shareText(cxt: Context, text: String) {
   val sendIntent: Intent = Intent().apply {
diff --git a/apps/android/app/src/main/java/chat/simplex/app/views/helpers/SimpleButton.kt b/apps/android/app/src/main/java/chat/simplex/app/views/helpers/SimpleButton.kt
index 23906df768..a4bc591552 100644
--- a/apps/android/app/src/main/java/chat/simplex/app/views/helpers/SimpleButton.kt
+++ b/apps/android/app/src/main/java/chat/simplex/app/views/helpers/SimpleButton.kt
@@ -19,19 +19,24 @@ import androidx.compose.ui.unit.dp
 fun SimpleButton(text: String, icon: ImageVector,
                  color: Color = MaterialTheme.colors.primary,
                  click: () -> Unit) {
+  SimpleButtonFrame(click) {
+    Icon(
+      icon, text, tint = color,
+      modifier = Modifier.padding(end = 8.dp)
+    )
+    Text(text, style = MaterialTheme.typography.caption, color = color)
+  }
+}
+
+@Composable
+fun SimpleButtonFrame(click: () -> Unit, content: @Composable () -> Unit) {
   Surface(shape = RoundedCornerShape(20.dp)) {
     Row(
       verticalAlignment = Alignment.CenterVertically,
       modifier = Modifier
         .clickable { click() }
         .padding(8.dp)
-    ) {
-      Icon(
-        icon, text, tint = color,
-        modifier = Modifier.padding(end = 8.dp)
-      )
-      Text(text, style = MaterialTheme.typography.caption, color = color)
-    }
+    ) { content() }
   }
 }
 
diff --git a/apps/android/app/src/main/java/chat/simplex/app/views/onboarding/HowItWorks.kt b/apps/android/app/src/main/java/chat/simplex/app/views/onboarding/HowItWorks.kt
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..07ee6d892b
--- /dev/null
+++ b/apps/android/app/src/main/java/chat/simplex/app/views/onboarding/HowItWorks.kt
@@ -0,0 +1,70 @@
+package chat.simplex.app.views.onboarding
+
+import android.content.res.Configuration
+import androidx.annotation.StringRes
+import androidx.compose.foundation.clickable
+import androidx.compose.foundation.layout.*
+import androidx.compose.material.MaterialTheme
+import androidx.compose.material.Text
+import androidx.compose.runtime.Composable
+import androidx.compose.runtime.MutableState
+import androidx.compose.ui.Alignment
+import androidx.compose.ui.Modifier
+import androidx.compose.ui.platform.LocalUriHandler
+import androidx.compose.ui.res.stringResource
+import androidx.compose.ui.tooling.preview.Preview
+import androidx.compose.ui.unit.dp
+import androidx.compose.ui.unit.sp
+import chat.simplex.app.R
+import chat.simplex.app.model.User
+import chat.simplex.app.ui.theme.SimpleXTheme
+import chat.simplex.app.views.helpers.ModalManager
+import chat.simplex.app.views.helpers.annotatedStringResource
+
+@Composable
+fun HowItWorks(user: User?, onboardingStage: MutableState<OnboardingStage?>? = null) {
+  Column(Modifier.fillMaxHeight(), horizontalAlignment = Alignment.Start) {
+    Text(stringResource(R.string.how_simplex_works), style = MaterialTheme.typography.h1, modifier = Modifier.padding(bottom = 8.dp))
+    ReadableText(R.string.many_people_asked_how_can_it_deliver)
+    ReadableText(R.string.to_protect_privacy_simplex_has_ids_for_queues)
+    ReadableText(R.string.you_control_servers_to_receive_your_contacts_to_send)
+    ReadableText(R.string.only_client_devices_store_contacts_groups_e2e_encrypted_messages)
+    if (onboardingStage == null) {
+      val uriHandler = LocalUriHandler.current
+      Text(
+        annotatedStringResource(R.string.read_more_in_github_with_link),
+        modifier = Modifier.padding(bottom = 12.dp).clickable { uriHandler.openUri("https://github.com/simplex-chat/simplex-chat#readme") },
+        lineHeight = 22.sp
+      )
+    } else {
+      ReadableText(R.string.read_more_in_github)
+    }
+
+    Spacer(Modifier.fillMaxHeight().weight(1f))
+
+    if (onboardingStage != null) {
+      Box(Modifier.fillMaxWidth().padding(bottom = 16.dp), contentAlignment = Alignment.Center) {
+        OnboardingActionButton(user, onboardingStage, onclick = { ModalManager.shared.closeModal() })
+      }
+      Spacer(Modifier.fillMaxHeight().weight(1f))
+    }
+  }
+}
+
+@Composable
+fun ReadableText(@StringRes stringResId: Int) {
+  Text(annotatedStringResource(stringResId), modifier = Modifier.padding(bottom = 12.dp), lineHeight = 22.sp)
+}
+
+@Preview(showBackground = true)
+@Preview(
+  uiMode = Configuration.UI_MODE_NIGHT_YES,
+  showBackground = true,
+  name = "Dark Mode"
+)
+@Composable
+fun PreviewHowItWorks() {
+  SimpleXTheme {
+    HowItWorks(user = null)
+  }
+}
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/apps/android/app/src/main/java/chat/simplex/app/views/onboarding/MakeConnection.kt b/apps/android/app/src/main/java/chat/simplex/app/views/onboarding/MakeConnection.kt
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..0b6290eef4
--- /dev/null
+++ b/apps/android/app/src/main/java/chat/simplex/app/views/onboarding/MakeConnection.kt
@@ -0,0 +1,172 @@
+package chat.simplex.app.views.onboarding
+
+import android.Manifest
+import android.content.res.Configuration
+import androidx.annotation.StringRes
+import androidx.compose.foundation.background
+import androidx.compose.foundation.clickable
+import androidx.compose.foundation.layout.*
+import androidx.compose.material.*
+import androidx.compose.material.icons.Icons
+import androidx.compose.material.icons.outlined.*
+import androidx.compose.runtime.Composable
+import androidx.compose.ui.Alignment
+import androidx.compose.ui.Modifier
+import androidx.compose.ui.graphics.vector.ImageVector
+import androidx.compose.ui.platform.LocalUriHandler
+import androidx.compose.ui.res.stringResource
+import androidx.compose.ui.tooling.preview.Preview
+import androidx.compose.ui.unit.dp
+import chat.simplex.app.R
+import chat.simplex.app.model.ChatModel
+import chat.simplex.app.model.User
+import chat.simplex.app.ui.theme.SimpleButton
+import chat.simplex.app.ui.theme.SimpleXTheme
+import chat.simplex.app.views.helpers.*
+import chat.simplex.app.views.newchat.*
+import chat.simplex.app.views.usersettings.simplexTeamUri
+import com.google.accompanist.permissions.rememberPermissionState
+
+@Composable
+fun MakeConnection(chatModel: ChatModel) {
+  val cameraPermissionState = rememberPermissionState(permission = Manifest.permission.CAMERA)
+  MakeConnectionLayout(
+    chatModel.currentUser.value,
+    createLink = {
+      withApi {
+        //        show spinner
+        chatModel.connReqInvitation = chatModel.controller.apiAddContact()
+        //        hide spinner
+        if (chatModel.connReqInvitation != null) {
+          ModalManager.shared.showModal { AddContactView(chatModel) }
+        }
+      }
+    },
+    pasteLink = {
+      ModalManager.shared.showCustomModal { close -> PasteToConnectView(chatModel, close) }
+    },
+    scanCode = {
+      ModalManager.shared.showCustomModal { close -> ScanToConnectView(chatModel, close) }
+      cameraPermissionState.launchPermissionRequest()
+    },
+    about = {
+      chatModel.onboardingStage.value = OnboardingStage.Step1_SimpleXInfo
+    }
+  )
+}
+
+@Composable
+fun MakeConnectionLayout(
+  user: User?,
+  createLink: () -> Unit,
+  pasteLink: () -> Unit,
+  scanCode: () -> Unit,
+  about: () -> Unit
+) {
+  Surface {
+    Column(
+      Modifier
+        .fillMaxSize()
+        .background(color = MaterialTheme.colors.background)
+        .padding(20.dp)
+    ) {
+      Text(
+        if (user == null) stringResource(R.string.make_private_connection)
+        else String.format(stringResource(R.string.personal_welcome), user.profile.displayName),
+        style = MaterialTheme.typography.h1,
+        modifier = Modifier.padding(bottom = 8.dp)
+      )
+      Text(
+        annotatedStringResource(R.string.to_make_your_first_private_connection_choose),
+        modifier = Modifier.padding(bottom = 16.dp)
+      )
+      ActionRow(
+        Icons.Outlined.QrCode,
+        R.string.create_1_time_link_qr_code,
+        R.string.it_s_secure_to_share__only_one_contact_can_use_it,
+        createLink
+      )
+      ActionRow(
+        Icons.Outlined.Link,
+        R.string.paste_the_link_you_received,
+        R.string.or_open_the_link_in_the_browser_and_tap_open_in_mobile,
+        pasteLink
+      )
+      ActionRow(
+        Icons.Outlined.QrCodeScanner,
+        R.string.scan_contact_s_qr_code,
+        R.string.in_person_or_via_a_video_call__the_most_secure_way_to_connect,
+        scanCode
+      )
+      Box(Modifier.fillMaxWidth().padding(bottom = 16.dp), contentAlignment = Alignment.Center) {
+        Text(stringResource(R.string.or))
+      }
+      val uriHandler = LocalUriHandler.current
+      ActionRow(
+        Icons.Outlined.Tag,
+        R.string.connect_with_the_developers,
+        R.string.to_ask_any_questions_and_to_receive_simplex_chat_updates,
+        { uriHandler.openUri(simplexTeamUri) }
+      )
+      Spacer(Modifier.fillMaxHeight().weight(1f))
+      SimpleButton(
+        text = stringResource(R.string.about_simplex),
+        icon = Icons.Outlined.ArrowBackIosNew,
+        click = about
+      )
+    }
+  }
+}
+
+@Composable
+private fun ActionRow(icon: ImageVector, @StringRes titleId: Int, @StringRes textId: Int, action: () -> Unit) {
+  Row(
+    Modifier
+      .clickable { action() }
+      .padding(bottom = 16.dp)
+  ) {
+    Icon(icon, stringResource(titleId), tint = MaterialTheme.colors.primary,
+      modifier = Modifier.padding(end = 10.dp).size(40.dp))
+    Column {
+      Text(stringResource(titleId), color = MaterialTheme.colors.primary)
+      Text(annotatedStringResource(textId))
+    }
+  }
+//  Button(action: action, label: {
+//    HStack(alignment: .top, spacing: 20) {
+//    Image(systemName: icon)
+//      .resizable()
+//      .scaledToFit()
+//      .frame(width: 30, height: 30)
+//    .padding(.leading, 4)
+//    .padding(.top, 6)
+//    VStack(alignment: .leading) {
+//    Group {
+//      Text(title).font(.headline)
+//      Text(text).foregroundColor(.primary)
+//    }
+//      .multilineTextAlignment(.leading)
+//  }
+//  }
+//  })
+//  .padding(.bottom)
+}
+
+@Preview(showBackground = true)
+@Preview(
+  uiMode = Configuration.UI_MODE_NIGHT_YES,
+  showBackground = true,
+  name = "Dark Mode"
+)
+@Composable
+fun PreviewMakeConnection() {
+  SimpleXTheme {
+    MakeConnectionLayout(
+      user = User.sampleData,
+      createLink = {},
+      pasteLink = {},
+      scanCode = {},
+      about = {}
+    )
+  }
+}
diff --git a/apps/android/app/src/main/java/chat/simplex/app/views/onboarding/OnboardingView.kt b/apps/android/app/src/main/java/chat/simplex/app/views/onboarding/OnboardingView.kt
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..08435f75e7
--- /dev/null
+++ b/apps/android/app/src/main/java/chat/simplex/app/views/onboarding/OnboardingView.kt
@@ -0,0 +1,47 @@
+package chat.simplex.app.views.onboarding
+
+import androidx.compose.foundation.background
+import androidx.compose.foundation.layout.*
+import androidx.compose.foundation.rememberScrollState
+import androidx.compose.material.MaterialTheme
+import androidx.compose.runtime.*
+import androidx.compose.ui.Modifier
+import androidx.compose.ui.unit.dp
+import chat.simplex.app.model.ChatModel
+import chat.simplex.app.views.CreateProfilePanel
+import chat.simplex.app.views.helpers.getKeyboardState
+import com.google.accompanist.insets.ProvideWindowInsets
+import kotlinx.coroutines.launch
+
+enum class OnboardingStage {
+  Step1_SimpleXInfo,
+  Step2_CreateProfile,
+  OnboardingComplete
+}
+
+@Composable
+fun CreateProfile(chatModel: ChatModel) {
+  val scope = rememberCoroutineScope()
+  val scrollState = rememberScrollState()
+  val keyboardState by getKeyboardState()
+  var savedKeyboardState by remember { mutableStateOf(keyboardState) }
+
+  ProvideWindowInsets(windowInsetsAnimationsEnabled = true) {
+    Box(
+      modifier = Modifier
+        .fillMaxSize()
+        .background(color = MaterialTheme.colors.background)
+        .padding(20.dp)
+    ) {
+      CreateProfilePanel(chatModel)
+      if (savedKeyboardState != keyboardState) {
+        LaunchedEffect(keyboardState) {
+          scope.launch {
+            savedKeyboardState = keyboardState
+            scrollState.animateScrollTo(scrollState.maxValue)
+          }
+        }
+      }
+    }
+  }
+}
diff --git a/apps/android/app/src/main/java/chat/simplex/app/views/onboarding/SimpleXInfo.kt b/apps/android/app/src/main/java/chat/simplex/app/views/onboarding/SimpleXInfo.kt
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..3825954bbc
--- /dev/null
+++ b/apps/android/app/src/main/java/chat/simplex/app/views/onboarding/SimpleXInfo.kt
@@ -0,0 +1,139 @@
+package chat.simplex.app.views.onboarding
+
+import android.content.res.Configuration
+import androidx.annotation.StringRes
+import androidx.compose.foundation.Image
+import androidx.compose.foundation.layout.*
+import androidx.compose.material.*
+import androidx.compose.material.icons.Icons
+import androidx.compose.material.icons.outlined.ArrowForwardIos
+import androidx.compose.material.icons.outlined.Info
+import androidx.compose.runtime.Composable
+import androidx.compose.runtime.MutableState
+import androidx.compose.ui.Alignment
+import androidx.compose.ui.Modifier
+import androidx.compose.ui.res.painterResource
+import androidx.compose.ui.res.stringResource
+import androidx.compose.ui.text.font.FontWeight
+import androidx.compose.ui.tooling.preview.Preview
+import androidx.compose.ui.unit.dp
+import androidx.compose.ui.unit.sp
+import chat.simplex.app.R
+import chat.simplex.app.model.ChatModel
+import chat.simplex.app.model.User
+import chat.simplex.app.ui.theme.*
+import chat.simplex.app.views.helpers.ModalManager
+
+@Composable
+fun SimpleXInfo(chatModel: ChatModel, onboarding: Boolean = true) {
+  SimpleXInfoLayout(
+    user = chatModel.currentUser.value,
+    onboardingStage = if (onboarding) chatModel.onboardingStage else null,
+    showModal = { modalView -> { ModalManager.shared.showModal { modalView(chatModel) } } },
+  )
+}
+
+@Composable
+fun SimpleXInfoLayout(
+  user: User?,
+  onboardingStage: MutableState<OnboardingStage?>?,
+  showModal: (@Composable (ChatModel) -> Unit) -> (() -> Unit),
+) {
+  Column(Modifier.fillMaxHeight(), horizontalAlignment = Alignment.Start) {
+    Image(
+      painter = painterResource(R.drawable.logo),
+      contentDescription = stringResource(R.string.image_descr_simplex_logo),
+      modifier = Modifier
+        .padding(vertical = 20.dp)
+        .fillMaxWidth(0.80f)
+    )
+
+    Text(stringResource(R.string.next_generation_of_private_messaging), style = MaterialTheme.typography.h2, modifier = Modifier.padding(bottom = 16.dp))
+
+    InfoRow("🎭", R.string.privacy_redefined, R.string.first_platform_without_user_ids)
+    InfoRow("📭", R.string.immune_to_spam_and_abuse, R.string.people_can_connect_only_via_links_you_share)
+    InfoRow("🤝", R.string.decentralized, R.string.opensource_protocol_and_code_anybody_can_run_servers)
+
+    Spacer(
+      Modifier
+        .fillMaxHeight()
+        .weight(1f))
+
+    if (onboardingStage != null) {
+      Box(Modifier.fillMaxWidth(), contentAlignment = Alignment.Center) {
+        OnboardingActionButton(user, onboardingStage)
+      }
+      Spacer(
+        Modifier
+          .fillMaxHeight()
+          .weight(1f))
+    }
+
+    Box(
+      Modifier
+        .fillMaxWidth()
+        .padding(bottom = 16.dp), contentAlignment = Alignment.Center) {
+      SimpleButton(text = stringResource(R.string.how_it_works), icon = Icons.Outlined.Info,
+        click = showModal { HowItWorks(user, onboardingStage) })
+    }
+  }
+}
+
+@Composable
+private fun InfoRow(emoji: String, @StringRes titleId: Int, @StringRes textId: Int) {
+  Row(Modifier.padding(bottom = 20.dp), verticalAlignment = Alignment.Top) {
+    Text(emoji, fontSize = 36.sp, modifier = Modifier
+      .width(60.dp)
+      .padding(end = 16.dp))
+    Column(horizontalAlignment = Alignment.Start) {
+      Text(stringResource(titleId), fontWeight = FontWeight.Bold, style = MaterialTheme.typography.h3, lineHeight = 24.sp)
+      Text(stringResource(textId), lineHeight = 24.sp, style = MaterialTheme.typography.caption)
+    }
+  }
+}
+
+
+@Composable
+fun OnboardingActionButton(user: User?, onboardingStage: MutableState<OnboardingStage?>, onclick: (() -> Unit)? = null) {
+  if (user == null) {
+    ActionButton(R.string.create_your_profile, onboarding = OnboardingStage.Step2_CreateProfile, onboardingStage, onclick)
+  } else {
+    ActionButton(R.string.make_private_connection, onboarding = OnboardingStage.OnboardingComplete, onboardingStage, onclick)
+  }
+}
+
+@Composable
+private fun ActionButton(
+  @StringRes labelId: Int,
+  onboarding: OnboardingStage?,
+  onboardingStage: MutableState<OnboardingStage?>,
+  onclick: (() -> Unit)?
+) {
+  SimpleButtonFrame(click = {
+    onclick?.invoke()
+    onboardingStage.value = onboarding
+  }) {
+    Text(stringResource(labelId), style = MaterialTheme.typography.h2, color = MaterialTheme.colors.primary)
+    Icon(
+      Icons.Outlined.ArrowForwardIos, "next stage", tint = MaterialTheme.colors.primary,
+      modifier = Modifier.padding(end = 8.dp)
+    )
+  }
+}
+
+@Preview(showBackground = true)
+@Preview(
+  uiMode = Configuration.UI_MODE_NIGHT_YES,
+  showBackground = true,
+  name = "Dark Mode"
+)
+@Composable
+fun PreviewSimpleXInfo() {
+  SimpleXTheme {
+    SimpleXInfoLayout(
+      user = null,
+      onboardingStage = null,
+      showModal = {{}}
+    )
+  }
+}
diff --git a/apps/android/app/src/main/java/chat/simplex/app/views/usersettings/SettingsView.kt b/apps/android/app/src/main/java/chat/simplex/app/views/usersettings/SettingsView.kt
index 1c4aac68f6..64f7610bc9 100644
--- a/apps/android/app/src/main/java/chat/simplex/app/views/usersettings/SettingsView.kt
+++ b/apps/android/app/src/main/java/chat/simplex/app/views/usersettings/SettingsView.kt
@@ -26,6 +26,7 @@ import chat.simplex.app.ui.theme.SimpleXTheme
 import chat.simplex.app.views.TerminalView
 import chat.simplex.app.views.call.VideoCallView
 import chat.simplex.app.views.helpers.*
+import chat.simplex.app.views.onboarding.SimpleXInfo
 
 @Composable
 fun SettingsView(chatModel: ChatModel) {
@@ -111,6 +112,15 @@ fun SettingsLayout(
         Text(stringResource(R.string.how_to_use_simplex_chat))
       }
       Divider(Modifier.padding(horizontal = 8.dp))
+      SettingsSectionView(showModal { SimpleXInfo(it, onboarding = false) }) {
+        Icon(
+          Icons.Outlined.Info,
+          contentDescription = stringResource(R.string.icon_descr_help),
+        )
+        Spacer(Modifier.padding(horizontal = 4.dp))
+        Text(stringResource(R.string.about_simplex_chat))
+      }
+      Divider(Modifier.padding(horizontal = 8.dp))
       SettingsSectionView(showModal { MarkdownHelpView() }) {
         Icon(
           Icons.Outlined.TextFormat,
diff --git a/apps/android/app/src/main/res/values-ru/strings.xml b/apps/android/app/src/main/res/values-ru/strings.xml
index 7ab856193a..9496535853 100644
--- a/apps/android/app/src/main/res/values-ru/strings.xml
+++ b/apps/android/app/src/main/res/values-ru/strings.xml
@@ -214,7 +214,8 @@
     <!-- settings - SettingsView.kt -->
     <string name="your_settings">Настройки</string>
     <string name="your_simplex_contact_address">Ваш <xliff:g id="appName">SimpleX</xliff:g> адрес</string>
-    <string name="how_to_use_simplex_chat">Как использовать <xliff:g id="appNameFull">SimpleX Chat</xliff:g></string>
+    <string name="about_simplex_chat">Информация о <xliff:g id="appNameFull">SimpleX Chat</xliff:g></string>
+    <string name="how_to_use_simplex_chat">Как использовать</string>
     <string name="markdown_help">Форматирование сообщений</string>
     <string name="markdown_in_messages">Форматирование сообщений</string>
     <string name="chat_with_the_founder">Соединиться с разработчиками</string>
@@ -256,11 +257,13 @@
     <string name="the_messaging_and_app_platform_protecting_your_privacy_and_security">Платформа для сообщений и приложений, которая защищает вашу личную информацию и безопасность.</string>
     <string name="we_do_not_store_contacts_or_messages_on_servers">Мы не храним ваши контакты и сообщения (после доставки) на серверах.</string>
     <string name="create_profile">Создать профиль</string>
-    <string name="your_profile_is_stored_on_your_decide_and_shared_only_with_your_contacts">Ваш профиль хранится на вашем устройстве и отправляется только вашим контактам.</string>
+    <string name="your_profile_is_stored_on_your_device">Ваш профиль, контакты и доставленные сообщения хранятся на вашем устройстве.</string>
+    <string name="profile_is_only_shared_with_your_contacts">Профиль отправляется только вашим контактам.</string>
     <string name="display_name_cannot_contain_whitespace">Имя профиля не может содержать пробелы.</string>
     <string name="display_name">Имя профиля</string>
     <string name="full_name_optional__prompt">Полное имя (не обязательно)</string>
     <string name="create_profile_button">Создать</string>
+    <string name="about_simplex">О SimpleX</string>
 
     <!-- markdown demo - MarkdownHelpView.kt -->
     <string name="how_to_use_markdown">Как форматировать</string>
@@ -293,4 +296,37 @@
     <string name="callstate_received_answer">получен ответ…</string>
     <string name="callstate_connecting">соединяется…</string>
     <string name="callstate_connected">соединено</string>
+
+    <!-- SimpleXInfo -->
+    <string name="next_generation_of_private_messaging">Новое поколение приватных сообщений</string>
+    <string name="privacy_redefined">Более конфиденциальный</string>
+    <string name="first_platform_without_user_ids">Первая в мире платформа без идентификаторов пользователей.</string>
+    <string name="immune_to_spam_and_abuse">Защищен от спама</string>
+    <string name="people_can_connect_only_via_links_you_share">С вами можно соединиться только через созданные вами ссылки.</string>
+    <string name="decentralized">Децентрализованный</string>
+    <string name="opensource_protocol_and_code_anybody_can_run_servers">Открытый протокол и код - кто угодно может запустить сервер.</string>
+    <string name="create_your_profile">Создать профиль</string>
+    <string name="make_private_connection">Добавьте контакт</string>
+    <string name="how_it_works">Как это работает</string>
+
+    <!-- How SimpleX Works -->
+    <string name="how_simplex_works">Как <xliff:g id="appName">SimpleX</xliff:g> работает</string>
+    <string name="many_people_asked_how_can_it_deliver">Много пользователей спросили: <i>как <xliff:g id="appName">SimpleX</xliff:g> доставляет сообщения без идентификаторов пользователей?</i></string>
+    <string name="to_protect_privacy_simplex_has_ids_for_queues">Чтобы защитить вашу конфиденциальность, вместо ID пользователей, которые есть в других платформах, <xliff:g id="appName">SimpleX</xliff:g> использует ID для очередей сообщений, разные для каждого контакта.</string>
+    <string name="you_control_servers_to_receive_your_contacts_to_send">Вы определяете через какие серверы вы <b>получаете сообщения</b>, ваши контакты - серверы, которые вы используете для отправки.</string>
+    <string name="only_client_devices_store_contacts_groups_e2e_encrypted_messages">Только пользовательские устройства хранят контакты, группы и сообщения, которые отправляются <b>с двухуровневым end-to-end шифрованием</b>.</string>
+    <string name="read_more_in_github">Узнайте больше из нашего GitHub репозитория.</string>
+    <string name="read_more_in_github_with_link">Узнайте больше из нашего <font color="#0088ff">GitHub репозитория</font>.</string>
+
+    <!-- MakeConnection -->
+    <string name="to_make_your_first_private_connection_choose">Чтобы добавить ваш первый контакт, выберите <b>одно из</b>:</string>
+    <string name="create_1_time_link_qr_code">Создать ссылку / QR код</string>
+    <string name="it_s_secure_to_share__only_one_contact_can_use_it">Ей безопасно поделиться - только один контакт может использовать её.</string>
+    <string name="paste_the_link_you_received">Вставьте полученную ссылку</string>
+    <string name="or_open_the_link_in_the_browser_and_tap_open_in_mobile">Или откройте ссылку в браузере и нажмите <b>Open in mobile</b>.</string>
+    <string name="scan_contact_s_qr_code">Сосканировать QR код контакта</string>
+    <string name="in_person_or_via_a_video_call__the_most_secure_way_to_connect">При встрече или в видеозвонке – самый безопасный способ установить соединение</string>
+    <string name="or">или</string>
+    <string name="connect_with_the_developers">Соединиться с разработчиками</string>
+    <string name="to_ask_any_questions_and_to_receive_simplex_chat_updates">Чтобы задать вопросы и получать уведомления о <xliff:g id="appNameFull">SimpleX Chat</xliff:g>.</string>
 </resources>
diff --git a/apps/android/app/src/main/res/values/strings.xml b/apps/android/app/src/main/res/values/strings.xml
index 6e66cb3bb8..5dce4ad6ea 100644
--- a/apps/android/app/src/main/res/values/strings.xml
+++ b/apps/android/app/src/main/res/values/strings.xml
@@ -219,7 +219,8 @@
   <!-- settings - SettingsView.kt -->
   <string name="your_settings">Your settings</string>
   <string name="your_simplex_contact_address">Your <xliff:g id="appName">SimpleX</xliff:g> contact address</string>
-  <string name="how_to_use_simplex_chat">How to use <xliff:g id="appNameFull">SimpleX Chat</xliff:g></string>
+  <string name="about_simplex_chat">About <xliff:g id="appNameFull">SimpleX Chat</xliff:g></string>
+  <string name="how_to_use_simplex_chat">How to use it</string>
   <string name="markdown_help">Markdown help</string>
   <string name="markdown_in_messages">Markdown in messages</string>
   <string name="chat_with_the_founder">Connect to the developers</string>
@@ -261,11 +262,13 @@
   <string name="the_messaging_and_app_platform_protecting_your_privacy_and_security">The messaging and application platform protecting your privacy and security.</string>
   <string name="we_do_not_store_contacts_or_messages_on_servers">We don\'t store any of your contacts or messages (once delivered) on the servers.</string>
   <string name="create_profile">Create profile</string>
-  <string name="your_profile_is_stored_on_your_decide_and_shared_only_with_your_contacts">Your profile is stored on your device and shared only with your contacts.</string>
+  <string name="your_profile_is_stored_on_your_device">Your profile, contacts and delivered messages are stored on your device.</string>
+  <string name="profile_is_only_shared_with_your_contacts">The profile is only shared with your contacts.</string>
   <string name="display_name_cannot_contain_whitespace">Display name cannot contain whitespace.</string>
   <string name="display_name">Display Name</string>
-  <string name="full_name_optional__prompt">Full Name (Optional)</string>
+  <string name="full_name_optional__prompt">Full Name (optional)</string>
   <string name="create_profile_button">Create</string>
+  <string name="about_simplex">About SimpleX</string>
 
   <!-- markdown demo - MarkdownHelpView.kt -->
   <string name="how_to_use_markdown">How to use markdown</string>
@@ -294,4 +297,37 @@
   <string name="callstate_received_answer">received answer…</string>
   <string name="callstate_connecting">connecting…</string>
   <string name="callstate_connected">connected</string>
+
+  <!-- SimpleXInfo -->
+  <string name="next_generation_of_private_messaging">The next generation of private messaging</string>
+  <string name="privacy_redefined">Privacy redefined</string>
+  <string name="first_platform_without_user_ids">The 1st platform without any user identifiers – private by design.</string>
+  <string name="immune_to_spam_and_abuse">Immune to spam and abuse</string>
+  <string name="people_can_connect_only_via_links_you_share">People can connect to you only via the links you share.</string>
+  <string name="decentralized">Decentralized</string>
+  <string name="opensource_protocol_and_code_anybody_can_run_servers">Open-source protocol and code – anybody can run the servers.</string>
+  <string name="create_your_profile">Create your profile</string>
+  <string name="make_private_connection">Make a private connection</string>
+  <string name="how_it_works">How it works</string>
+
+  <!-- How SimpleX Works -->
+  <string name="how_simplex_works">How <xliff:g id="appName">SimpleX</xliff:g> works</string>
+  <string name="many_people_asked_how_can_it_deliver">Many people asked: <i>if <xliff:g id="appName">SimpleX</xliff:g> has no user identifiers, how can it deliver messages?</i></string>
+  <string name="to_protect_privacy_simplex_has_ids_for_queues">To protect privacy, instead of user IDs used by all other platforms, <xliff:g id="appName">SimpleX</xliff:g> has identifiers for message queues, separate for each of your contacts.</string>
+  <string name="you_control_servers_to_receive_your_contacts_to_send">You control through which server(s) <b>to receive</b> the messages, your contacts – the servers you use to message them.</string>
+  <string name="only_client_devices_store_contacts_groups_e2e_encrypted_messages">Only client devices store user profiles, contacts, groups, and messages sent with <b>2-layer end-to-end encryption</b>.</string>
+  <string name="read_more_in_github">Read more in our GitHub repository.</string>
+  <string name="read_more_in_github_with_link">Read more in our <font color="#0088ff">GitHub repository</font>.</string>
+
+  <!-- MakeConnection -->
+  <string name="to_make_your_first_private_connection_choose">To make your first private connection, choose <b>one of the following</b>:</string>
+  <string name="create_1_time_link_qr_code">Create 1-time link / QR code</string>
+  <string name="it_s_secure_to_share__only_one_contact_can_use_it">It\'s secure to share - only one contact can use it.</string>
+  <string name="paste_the_link_you_received">Paste the link you received</string>
+  <string name="or_open_the_link_in_the_browser_and_tap_open_in_mobile">Or open the link in the browser and tap <b>Open in mobile</b>.</string>
+  <string name="scan_contact_s_qr_code">Scan contact\'s QR code</string>
+  <string name="in_person_or_via_a_video_call__the_most_secure_way_to_connect">In person or via a video call – the most secure way to connect.</string>
+  <string name="or">or</string>
+  <string name="connect_with_the_developers">Connect with the developers</string>
+  <string name="to_ask_any_questions_and_to_receive_simplex_chat_updates">To ask any questions and to receive <xliff:g id="appNameFull">SimpleX Chat</xliff:g> updates.</string>
 </resources>
diff --git a/apps/ios/SimpleX Localizations/ru.xcloc/Localized Contents/ru.xliff b/apps/ios/SimpleX Localizations/ru.xcloc/Localized Contents/ru.xliff
index d924c6dbea..9fd55a97c1 100644
--- a/apps/ios/SimpleX Localizations/ru.xcloc/Localized Contents/ru.xliff	
+++ b/apps/ios/SimpleX Localizations/ru.xcloc/Localized Contents/ru.xliff	
@@ -782,7 +782,7 @@
       </trans-unit>
       <trans-unit id="The 1st platform without any user identifiers – private by design." xml:space="preserve">
         <source>The 1st platform without any user identifiers – private by design.</source>
-        <target>Первая в мире платформа без идентификации пользователей.</target>
+        <target>Первая в мире платформа без идентификаторов пользователей.</target>
         <note>No comment provided by engineer.</note>
       </trans-unit>
       <trans-unit id="The app can notify you when you receive messages or contact requests - please open settings to enable." xml:space="preserve">
diff --git a/apps/ios/ru.lproj/Localizable.strings b/apps/ios/ru.lproj/Localizable.strings
index 40439a9b77..0f86f73a9e 100644
--- a/apps/ios/ru.lproj/Localizable.strings
+++ b/apps/ios/ru.lproj/Localizable.strings
@@ -552,7 +552,7 @@
 "Thank you for installing SimpleX Chat!" = "Спасибо, что установили SimpleX Chat!";
 
 /* No comment provided by engineer. */
-"The 1st platform without any user identifiers – private by design." = "Первая в мире платформа без идентификации пользователей.";
+"The 1st platform without any user identifiers – private by design." = "Первая в мире платформа без идентификаторов пользователей.";
 
 /* No comment provided by engineer. */
 "The app can notify you when you receive messages or contact requests - please open settings to enable." = "Приложение может посылать вам уведомления о сообщениях и запросах на соединение - уведомления можно включить в Настройках.";