
At a glance
- Latest version
- v4.18.3552 (6203552)
- Updated
- Sep 22, 2019 (7 years ago)
- APK size
- 19 MB
- Requires
- Android 5.0+ (API 21)
- CPU support
- ARM 64-bit
- Category
- Tools (app)
- Listed since
- Mar 5, 2015 (at least)
- Permissions
- 18 (3 sensitive)
- Website
- hidemyass.com
- Developer contact
- [email protected]
- Privacy
- Developer's privacy policy
About this APK
HMA VPN Proxy & WiFi Security, Online Privacy is an app by Privax in the Tools category, listed since at least March 2015. It includes native code only for ARM 64-bit, so it won't install on phones that can only run 32-bit apps.
Since version 2.1.5.114.3, the minimum Android version rose from 4.0 to 5.0. It asks for 18 permissions, 3 of them sensitive: precise location, read phone status and identity and find accounts on the device. Compared with version 4.0.21, it adds 4 new permissions: “Precise location”, “Change wifi state”, “Google Play install referrer” and “Run foreground services”. The app offers in-app purchases through Google Play.
Ratings
Ratings from users of the source store — not collected or verified by AAPKs.
What's new in v4.18.3552
Description
From the listing uploaded by “ddx10”.
Version history
3 versions are listed, going back to v2.1.5.114.3. Since v4.18.3552 it requires Android 5.0+.
Security & authenticity
Signing certificate
- Certificate issued to “Privax Limited” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
- Same certificate as v4.0.21, which matches Google Play v4.0.21
Store checks and file details
- Developer signature under review Mar 10, 2025
- Antivirus scan passed Dec 9, 2019
- Signed byCN=CodeSigning for Privax Limited, OU=Android Code Signing, O=Privax Limited, L=London, ST=England, C=GB
- Signing certificate (SHA-1)AC:17:8B:AB:98:A4:8D:01:A5:99:3B:56:A3:29:E8:B2:C0:E8:B8:BD
- File MD5710de6d8fc235a1d01a47f732bd6f6c0
- Uploaded by “ddx10” Bronze tier · 951 followers · uploading since 2017
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Permissions (18)
HMA VPN Proxy & WiFi Security, Online Privacy requests 18 permissions, 3 of them sensitive.
- Find accounts on the device Sensitive android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS
- Precise location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
- 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.hidemyass.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
- Wi-Fi android.hardware.wifi
HMA VPN Proxy & WiFi Security, Online Privacy APK: questions and answers
Is there a version of HMA VPN Proxy & WiFi Security, Online Privacy for older Android phones?
The current version needs Android 5.0 or later. Version 4.0.21 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 4.1 and later. It is an old build: apps that rely on online services may no longer connect when they are this old. Get version 4.0.21 · 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 HMA VPN Proxy & WiFi Security, Online Privacy free?
The APK is free to download, but the app offers in-app purchases through Google Play.
Is the HMA VPN Proxy & WiFi Security, Online Privacy 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 4.0.21, whose signature matches the Google Play version. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 710de6d8fc235a1d01a47f732bd6f6c0.