Free VPN: Hotspot Shield VPN
v2.3.1 · 5.9 MB · code 231
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File information
UpdatedSep 19, 2020
PublishedDec 6, 2014
Packagehotspotshield.android.vpn
Versionv2.3.1 (231)
Size5.9 MB
MD52b918b8123db85e1539ee3b4098dcb03
Min SDK5
ABIsarmeabi
Malware scanWARNING
Signature SHA136:9C:64:EC:13:E7:32:F2:E7:78:B8:B9:B1:AD:BB:EC:A4:CA:86:2D
SignerCN=AnchorFree, O=AnchorFree, L=Mountain View, ST=CA
Total downloads100,000,000
This version100,000,000
DeveloperHola
Age ratingEveryone
What's new in v2.3.1
★ 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
★ 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
Security scan
WARNING
- Developer signature verified 2022-09-27
- Scanned for malware 2020-10-08 12:05:48
- Signature SHA1 36:9C:64:EC:13:E7:32:F2:E7:78:B8:B9:B1:AD:BB:EC:A4:CA:86:2D
- File MD5 2b918b8123db85e1539ee3b4098dcb03
How to install Free VPN: Hotspot Shield VPN v2.3.1 on Android API 5+
Takes about 2 minutes. You'll need roughly 5.9 MB of free storage.
- Grab hotspotshield.android.vpn_231.apk — hit the Download button above (5.9 MB). If your browser warns about APK files, choose Keep or Download anyway — that warning fires on every APK, not just this one.
- Trust your browser to install — on Android 8+ go to Settings → Apps → Special access → Install unknown apps, pick the app you downloaded with (Chrome, Firefox, Files, etc.), and flip Allow from this source. On older Android, toggle Unknown sources under Security.
- (Optional) Verify the file — compute the MD5 of the downloaded APK and make sure it matches 2b918b8123db85e1…. Any difference means the file is corrupted or tampered — delete and re-download.
- Open the APK — tap the download notification, or find hotspotshield.android.vpn_231.apk in your Files app under Downloads, then tap it. Android's package installer will appear.
- Check the signer — the install screen will name the publisher. For this build it should read CN=AnchorFree, O=AnchorFree, L=Mountain View, ST=CA. If it doesn't match, cancel — you have the wrong file.
- Review permissions & tap Install — scroll the permission list, then confirm. If Play Protect flags it, tap Install anyway (this APK was scanned as WARNING).
- Done — open Free VPN: Hotspot Shield VPN — tap Open on the install screen, or find the Free VPN: Hotspot Shield VPN icon in your app drawer (this build targets armeabi devices).
Common install errors for Free VPN: Hotspot Shield VPN
- "App not installed" — usually means an older or differently-signed version is already on your device. Uninstall it first, then retry. Your data may be lost unless you back it up.
- "Parse error" — the APK is for a newer Android than yours. This version needs Android API 5 or later. Pick an older build from the versions list below.
- "There was a problem parsing the package" — the download was interrupted. Delete the file and re-download over Wi-Fi.
- Works on one phone but not another — this build ships armeabi native code. Devices with a different CPU will reject it.