At a glance
- Latest version
- v1.0 (44) (44)
- Updated
- Sep 24, 2024 (2 years ago)
- APK size
- 28 MB
- Requires
- Android 5.0+ (API 21)
- CPU support
- x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
- Category
- Tools (app)
- Listed since
- Jun 20, 2022 (at least)
- Permissions
- 10 (1 sensitive)
- Website
- github.com/KaustubhPatange
- Developer contact
- [email protected]
- Privacy
- Developer's privacy policy
About this APK
Gear VPN - Fast, Secure VPN is an app by Kaustubh in the Tools category, listed since at least June 2022. 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.
It asks for 10 permissions, 1 of them sensitive: see all installed apps. The app offers in-app purchases through Google Play and can read the advertising ID that ad and analytics services use.
What's new in v1.0 (44)
Description
From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.
Security & authenticity
Signing certificate
- Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Sep 24, 2024.
- Certificate from Google Play App Signing Google keeps the signing key for the developer, so the certificate carries Google's name.
Store checks and file details
- Developer signature verified Sep 24, 2024
- Validated against Google Play Sep 24, 2024
- Signed byCN=Android, OU=Android, O=Google Inc., L=Mountain View, ST=California, C=US
- Signing certificate (SHA-1)61:41:4E:EA:0E:80:96:EA:84:FF:BD:54:E7:C9:32:14:D0:8F:74:3E
- File MD56f1cb68aeac7dfb8287d104762bc87ca
- Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020
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Permissions (10)
Gear VPN - Fast, Secure VPN requests 10 permissions, 1 of them sensitive.
- See all installed apps Sensitive android.permission.QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES
- Advertising ID com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID
- Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
- Google Play install referrer com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
- In-app purchases (Google Play Billing) com.android.vending.BILLING
- Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
- Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
- Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
- Show notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
- View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
Required hardware & features
- Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
Gear VPN - Fast, Secure VPN 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 Gear VPN - Fast, Secure VPN free?
The APK is free to download, but the app offers in-app purchases through Google Play.
Is the Gear VPN - Fast, Secure VPN 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 6f1cb68aeac7dfb8287d104762bc87ca.
