Hotspot Shield Free VPN Proxy & Secure VPN v6.9.7
APK · 15.2 MB · version code 69700 · Android 4.1+ · uploaded Dec 21, 2025
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File information
- Version
- v6.9.7 (69700)
- Uploaded
- Dec 21, 2025
- Size
- 15.2 MB
- Requires
- Android 4.1+ (API 16)
- CPU support
- x86 32-bit, ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
- Screen
- Small screens and larger
- Android TV
- Supported
- MD5
- 1675e790468d1dfb07be9a85bac2c59b
- Signing certificate (SHA-1)
- 36:9C:64:EC:13:E7:32:F2:E7:78:B8:B9:B1:AD:BB:EC:A4:CA:86:2D
- Signed by
- CN=AnchorFree, O=AnchorFree, L=Mountain View, ST=CA
- File name
- hotspotshield-android-vpn-69700-72903957-1675e790468d1dfb07be9a85bac2c59b.apk
- Package
- hotspotshield.android.vpn
- Downloads (all versions)
- 100M+
- Age rating
- PEGI 3 · Everyone
What's new in v6.9.7
★ NEW! Smart mode automatically enables the optimal protection. Leave it on so it can take care the rest for you.
★ NEW! Selected Sites mode protect/unblock the sites & apps of your choice only. Customize how you want to use Hotspot Shield.
★ Great & simple new look
Permissions (18)
This version requests 18 permissions, 4 of them sensitive.
- Modify shared storage Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
- Package usage stats Sensitive android.permission.PACKAGE_USAGE_STATS
- Read phone status and identity Sensitive android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE
- Read shared storage Sensitive android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
- Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
- Get tasks android.permission.GET_TASKS
- Google Play install referrer com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
- In-app purchases (Google Play Billing) com.android.vending.BILLING
- Kill background processes android.permission.KILL_BACKGROUND_PROCESSES
- Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
- Push messaging (app-defined) hotspotshield.android.vpn.permission.C2D_MESSAGE
- Read wl (custom) com.firstorion.android.roboshield.READ_WL
- Real get tasks android.permission.REAL_GET_TASKS
- Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
- Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
- Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
- View Wi-Fi connections android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
- View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
Security & authenticity
Security rating: Trusted
Signing certificate
- Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Dec 21, 2025.
- Certificate issued to “AnchorFree” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
- Same certificate as the other version checked
Store checks
- Developer signature not checked yet Dec 21, 2025
- Validated against Google Play Dec 21, 2025
- Antivirus scan passed Oct 24, 2020
- Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020
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How to install Hotspot Shield Free VPN Proxy & Secure VPN on Android 4.1+
You'll need about 30.5 MB of free space.
- Download the APK — tap Download APK above (15.2 MB). Chrome shows “File might be harmful” for every APK file; choose Download anyway only if you trust this file.
- Open the file — tap the download notification, or open Files › Downloads and tap hotspotshield-android-vpn-69700-72903957-1675e790468d1dfb07be9a85bac2c59b.apk.
- Allow the install (first time only) — Android 8 and later asks for permission the first time an app opens an APK: tap Settings in the prompt, turn on Allow from this source, then go back. Manual path: Settings › Apps › Special app access › Install unknown apps (on Samsung: Settings › Apps › ⋮ › Special access). On Android 7 and older: Settings › Security › Unknown sources.
- Check the file (optional) — the MD5 of the downloaded file should be 1675e790468d1dfb07be9a85bac2c59b. If it differs, the file is damaged or was changed: delete it and download again.
- Tap Install — Android asks “Do you want to install this app?”. If Google Play Protect shows a warning, read it before you continue: the source store rated this file Trusted, but only install apps from sources you trust. If an earlier version is installed, this one only installs as an update when it is signed with the same certificate (SHA-1 shown above).
- Open Hotspot Shield Free VPN Proxy & Secure VPN — tap Open on the install screen, or find it in your app drawer.
Common install problems
- “App not installed” — a version signed with a different certificate, or a newer version, is already installed (Android doesn't allow downgrades). Uninstall it first; back up your data, because uninstalling deletes it.
- “There was a problem parsing the package” — the file is incomplete, or your Android is too old (this version needs Android 4.1+). Download it again, or pick an older version.
- “App not compatible with your device” — this build contains native code for x86 32-bit, ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit only. Devices with other processors can't install it.
- Blocked by Play Protect — Play Protect checks apps from outside the Play Store. Only continue if you trust the source.