AVG Secure VPN – Unlimited VPN, Hotspot VPN shield

Change your IP address to stay private and secure online with our trusted VPN.

AVG Mobile · com.avg.android.vpn

3.6 out of 5 (23 ratings) 10M+ downloads v1.7.6302541 11.6 MB Android 5.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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Same certificate as v1.3.1672, which matches Google Play Details

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At a glance

Latest version: v1.7.6302541 (6302541)
Updated: Mar 2, 2020 (6 years ago)
APK size: 11.6 MB
Requires: Android 5.0+ (API 21)
CPU support: x86 32-bit
Category: Tools (app)
Listed since: Jan 5, 2018 (at least)
Permissions: 18 (3 sensitive)
Website: avg.com
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

AVG Secure VPN – Unlimited VPN, Hotspot VPN shield is an app by AVG Mobile in the Tools category, listed since at least January 2018. It includes native code only for x86 32-bit, so it won't install on ordinary ARM phones (only on x86 devices such as emulators and some Chromebooks).

Since version 1.3.1672, the minimum Android version rose from 4.2 to 5.0. It asks for 18 permissions, 3 of them sensitive: approximate location, read phone status and identity and find accounts on the device. Compared with version 1.3.1672, it adds 1 new permission: “Run foreground services”. The app offers in-app purchases through Google Play.

Ratings

3.6out of 523 ratings

5 ★52%
4 ★9%
3 ★9%
2 ★9%
1 ★22%

Ratings from users of the source store — not collected or verified by AAPKs.

What's new in v1.7.6302541

AVG Secure VPN now better supports users with Android Oreo and newer that improves the stability of the app when running on background via a notification (it can be hidden in Settings). Besides that, the new version brings the following: - Connection rules are now much simpler to set up - It is now possible to access VPN through notification panel - Improved stability and fixes

Description

From the listing uploaded by “superuser4k”.

AVG Secure VPN & Proxy for Android helps you and information while connected to the Internet. As long as AVG Secure VPN is on, any . Even on public Wi-Fi. via proxy VPN for fast and reliable web surfing. with AVG Secure VPN. to unlock apps, content and websites which are geo-restricted. Our prevents hackers and thieves from stealing your data via public/open WiFi hotspots. - a simple one-click widget for turning on your secure connection. Best for quick hotspot shield security. Geo-restricted content access is made possible by (virtual location) using our . A Virtual Private Network (VPN) protects the data you upload and download from the internet, provides security for any data you send from your device, and anonymizes your internet activity. HOW DOES VPN WORKS? you from data theft by using a virtual encryption shield ‘tunnel’ to secure your public/open WiFi connections. Once secured, your communications are impossible to spy on. – when using AVG Secure VPN Proxy, your internet connection will appear to originate from a different virtual location. Use it to hide and anonymize your banking logins, chats, emails and payments. - some websites and content providers block access from certain locations. With AVG VPN Secure Proxy for Android, you can unblock these. Choose from a variety of servers, located in numerous countries and locations to change your IP address. Pricing * 7-day free trial followed by yearly subscription * Cancel your subscription anytime via payments.google.com By installing/updating this app, you agree that your use of it is governed by these terms: http://m.avg.com/terms Unlimited and fast .

Version history

2 versions are listed, going back to v1.3.1672. Since v1.7.6302541 it requires Android 5.0+.

v1.7.6302541 LATEST Mar 2, 2020 11.6 MB TRUSTED v1.3.1672 Jun 21, 2026 11.1 MB TRUSTED

All 2 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Certificate issued to “Central antivirus” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Same certificate as v1.3.1672, which matches Google Play v1.3.1672

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Mar 8, 2019
Antivirus scan passed Oct 15, 2020
Signed byCN=Dror Shalev, OU=antivirus, O=Central antivirus, L=TLV, ST=il, C=IL
Signing certificate (SHA-1)AD:83:10:7F:7B:40:BB:9A:1D:B3:6A:4F:64:9C:DB:E9:58:6D:83:E0
File MD5d1ca7f9aa315a6288d528e6bfc22188c
Uploaded by “superuser4k” Gold tier · 51,570 followers · uploading since 2017

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Permissions (18)

AVG Secure VPN – Unlimited VPN, Hotspot VPN shield requests 18 permissions, 3 of them sensitive.

Approximate location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
Find accounts on the device Sensitive android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS
Read phone status and identity Sensitive android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE
Authenticate accounts android.permission.AUTHENTICATE_ACCOUNTS
Change wifi state android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Google Play install referrer com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
Ids permission (custom) com.avast.android.common.avg.IDS_PERMISSION
In-app purchases (Google Play Billing) com.android.vending.BILLING
Manage accounts android.permission.MANAGE_ACCOUNTS
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Read Google service settings com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES
Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
Use credentials android.permission.USE_CREDENTIALS
View Wi-Fi connections android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Location android.hardware.location
Network location android.hardware.location.network
Wi-Fi android.hardware.wifi

AVG Secure VPN – Unlimited VPN, Hotspot VPN shield APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of AVG Secure VPN – Unlimited VPN, Hotspot VPN shield for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 5.0 or later. Version 1.3.1672 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 4.2 and later. It is an old build: apps that rely on online services may no longer connect when they are this old. Get version 1.3.1672 · All versions

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.

Is AVG Secure VPN – Unlimited VPN, Hotspot VPN shield free?

The APK is free to download, but the app offers in-app purchases through Google Play.

Is the AVG Secure VPN – Unlimited VPN, Hotspot VPN shield APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. It is signed with the same certificate as version 1.3.1672, whose signature matches the Google Play version. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is d1ca7f9aa315a6288d528e6bfc22188c.