F5 Access

Secure mobile remote access via SSL VPN

F5 Networks Inc. · com.f5.edge.client_ics

5.0 out of 5 (1 rating) 1M+ downloads v3.2.3 46.9 MB Android 13+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v3.2.3 (3219)
Updated: Sep 3, 2026 (1 month ago)
APK size: 46.9 MB
Requires: Android 13+ (API 33)
CPU support: x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Category: Productivity (app)
Listed since: Oct 18, 2021 (at least)
Permissions: 25 (6 sensitive)
Website: f5.com
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

F5 Access is an app by F5 Networks Inc. in the Productivity category, listed since at least October 2021. It includes native code for x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit and ARM 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.

Since version 3.1.1, the APK grew from 14.7 MB to 46.9 MB. Since version 3.0.10, the minimum Android version rose from 5.0 to 13. It asks for 25 permissions, 6 of them sensitive, including precise location, camera and approximate location. It asks for the same permissions as version 3.2.2.

What's new in v3.2.3

Bug Fixes Minimum SDK is 33 (Supports Android 13 and above)

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

The F5 Access for Android app (formerly known as the BIG-IP Edge Client for Android) from F5 Networks secures and accelerates mobile device access to enterprise networks and applications using VPN and optimisation technologies. Secure VPN access is provided as part of an enterprise deployment of F5 BIG-IP® Access Policy Manager™ (APM). Use of this application is subject to the End User License Agreement available at: https://cdn.f5.com/product/apm/apps/eula.html By downloading and using the application, you agree to its terms. F5 Access for Android™, version 3.2.2, features: - Full Layer 3 network access to all enterprise applications and files - Per-app VPN support - Support for Android for Work, by securing app traffic with F5 BIG-IP APM - Support for Android on Chrome OS - Automatic network roaming, to stay connected on the go - Use of client certificates from Android Credential Storage for authentication - SAML authentication for initiating seamless VPN connections - Multi-factor authentication support including SAML - Biometric and Device Authentication for re-use of cached credentials - Detection of rooted devices - Seamless user provisioning through MDM products from Airwatch, MaaS360 and MobileIron Core - Managed configuration mode for disabling of user edits to connection configurations after user’s IT admin has setup the initial configurations - Always On VPN Mode for Android for Work - Supports OIDC authentication Requirements: (Contact your IT Administrator) - F5 BIG-IP® Access Policy Manager NOTE: This app uses the Device Administrator permission. Please refer to the F5 Access User Guide for instructions on uninstalling the application. BEFORE YOU CONTACT F5 SUPPORT, PLEASE SEE: http://support.f5.com/kb/en-us/solutions/public/2000/600/sol2633.html For supported Android versions, please check APM support policy at https://my.f5.com/manage/s/article/K22258530

Version history

5 versions are listed, going back to v3.0.10. Since v3.2.3 it requires Android 13+.

v3.2.3 LATEST Sep 3, 2026 46.9 MB TRUSTED v3.2.2 Sep 7, 2026 46.9 MB TRUSTED v3.2.1 Jun 17, 2026 46.8 MB TRUSTED v3.1.1 Jun 27, 2026 14.7 MB TRUSTED v3.0.10 Jun 17, 2026 11.3 MB TRUSTED

All 5 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Sep 3, 2026.
Certificate issued to “F5 Networks” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Same certificate as the 2 other versions checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Sep 3, 2026
Validated against Google Play Sep 3, 2026
Signed byCN=F5 Networks, OU=Product Development, O=F5 Networks, L=Seattle, ST=Washington, C=US
Signing certificate (SHA-1)A3:4D:9B:62:2A:7D:47:AF:62:D2:DB:17:87:ED:9E:6D:1E:88:88:A0
File MD5e688701a7b542544f8f2ee4b0ffec5c3
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (25)

F5 Access requests 25 permissions, 6 of them sensitive.

Approximate location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
Bluetooth connect Sensitive android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT
Camera Sensitive android.permission.CAMERA
Modify shared storage Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Precise location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
Read phone status and identity Sensitive android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE
Bluetooth android.permission.BLUETOOTH
Change network state android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE
Change wifi multicast state android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_MULTICAST_STATE
Change wifi state android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE
Client ics edge local service broadcast (custom) com.f5.edge.client_ics.permission.EDGE_LOCAL_SERVICE_BROADCAST
Client ics f5 broadcast (custom) com.f5.edge.client_ics.permission.F5_BROADCAST
Client ics service request broadcast (custom) com.f5.edge.client_ics.permission.SERVICE_REQUEST_BROADCAST
Foreground service connected device android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_CONNECTED_DEVICE
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) com.f5.edge.client_ics.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Nfc android.permission.NFC
Request delete packages android.permission.REQUEST_DELETE_PACKAGES
Request password complexity android.permission.REQUEST_PASSWORD_COMPLEXITY
Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
Show notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
Transmit ir android.permission.TRANSMIT_IR
Use fingerprint hardware android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT
View Wi-Fi connections android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Bluetooth android.hardware.bluetooth
Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
Location android.hardware.location
Portrait screen android.hardware.screen.portrait
Wi-Fi android.hardware.wifi

F5 Access APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of F5 Access for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 13 or later. Version 3.2.2 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 12 and later. Get version 3.2.2 · 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 the F5 Access 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. It is signed with the same certificate as the 2 other versions checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is e688701a7b542544f8f2ee4b0ffec5c3.