Bitmask

LEAP Encryption Access Project · se.leap.bitmaskclient

1.0 out of 5 (2 ratings) 100K+ downloads v0.9.5RC2 7.3 MB Android 4.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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Signature matches the Google Play version Details

At a glance

Latest version: v0.9.5RC2 (127)
Updated: Oct 5, 2016 (10 years ago)
APK size: 7.3 MB
Requires: Android 4.0+ (API 14)
CPU support: x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM (legacy), ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit, MIPS
Category: Communication (app)
Listed since: Mar 12, 2014 (at least)
Permissions: 4 (1 sensitive)
Website: leap.se
Developer contact: [email protected]

About this APK

Bitmask is an app by LEAP Encryption Access Project in the Communication category, listed since at least March 2014. It includes native code for x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM (legacy), ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit and MIPS, so it runs on practically every phone.

It asks for 4 permissions, 1 of them sensitive: modify shared storage.

What's new in v0.9.5RC2

0.9.5 - the "spare" release - Improved security - Improved stability - removed broken provider pinning Complete changelog, https://github.com/leapcode/bitmask_android/blob/master/CHANGELOG

Description

From the listing uploaded by “apps”.

Bitmask provides encrypted internet proxy (using OpenVPN) with automatic configuration. Just enter your account information from any compatible service provider and away you go. By encrypting and securely routing all your network traffic through your Bitmask-compatible service provider, Bitmask is able to prevent many forms of censorship and surveillance. FAQ: we ask for the sd card read/write permission because we're using a special area from it to store custom providers added by you. If you update to Android 5, you'll see we don't ask for that permission because that version lets the apps use the special zone for free (because it's app-indenpendent). Bitmask is open source, distributed under the GPLv3 license. See https://github.com/leapcode/bitmask_android Translations greatly appreciated at our Transifex project: https://www.transifex.com/projects/p/bitmask-android If you experiment problems or want to have bleeding edge versions, please join our Beta testers group: https://groups.google.com/d/forum/bitmask-android-beta-testers

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Oct 5, 2016.
Certificate issued to “LEAP Encryption Access Project” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Oct 5, 2016
Validated against Google Play Oct 5, 2016
Antivirus scan passed May 26, 2020
Signed byCN=LEAP Encryption Access Project, OU=Android, O=LEAP Encryption Access Project, L=Seattle, ST=WA, C=US
Signing certificate (SHA-1)FB:C6:DD:F0:1E:FC:FC:02:28:02:17:09:4F:DF:97:A2:DE:B7:14:31
File MD520f836a4cc2763742e28f70df2c687e3
Uploaded by “apps” Platinum tier · 3,423,810 followers · uploading since 2010

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Permissions (4)

Bitmask requests 4 permissions, 1 of them sensitive.

Modify shared storage Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Touchscreen android.hardware.touchscreen

Bitmask APK: questions and answers

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 the Bitmask APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. Its signature matches the Google Play version. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 20f836a4cc2763742e28f70df2c687e3.