Solana Mobile Basics

7 examples for Mobile Stack and Seeker - 4 basic and 3 intermediate.

Prerequisites

# React Native / Expo
npx create-solana-dapp@latest --mobile
# See docs.solanamobile.com for SDK versions

Basic Examples

1. Mobile Stack Overview

Solana Mobile Stack (SMS) = MWA + Seed Vault + dApp Store.

• MWA: authorize and sign from mobile wallets.
• Seed Vault: hardware-backed keys on Seeker devices.
• dApp Store: distribution outside traditional app stores.

2. React Native vs Web

Mobile apps use MWA intents, not browser extensions.

// @solana-mobile/mobile-wallet-adapter-protocol

• Expo dev client required for native modules.
• Test on physical Android devices early.

3. Authorize Session

Connect wallet before transactions.

// transact() wrapper from mobile wallet adapter RN package

• Session persists until deauthorize.
• Show wallet name in UI after authorize.

4. Sign Transaction

Build with @solana/kit on RN; sign via MWA.

import { createTransactionMessage } from "@solana/kit";

• Same kit message pipeline as Next.js.
• Wallet displays native approval sheet.

Intermediate Examples

5. Deep Links Return Path

MWA returns to your app via intent filters.

• Configure Android intent filters in app.json.
• Handle cold start resume.
• See Deep Links & Session Handling.

6. Publish to dApp Store

APK/AAB submission and metadata.

• Follow Solana dApp Store guidelines.
• See The dApp Store.

7. Seed Vault Security

Seeker hardware key storage.

• Keys never leave secure element.
• Biometric gate on sign.
• See Seed Vault & Security.

Stack versions: This page was written for Agave 4.1.1, Solana CLI 3.0.10, Anchor 0.32.1, anchor-lang 0.32.1, Rust 1.91.1, @solana/kit 7.0.0, Surfpool 0.12.0, and LiteSVM 0.6.x.