KDE Connect

KDE Connect integrates your smartphone and computer

Albert Vaka · org.kde.kdeconnect_tp

4.0 out of 5 (22 ratings) 1M+ downloads v1.35.17 6.5 MB Android 6.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v1.35.17 (13517)
Updated: Sep 22, 2026 (16 days ago)
APK size: 6.5 MB
Requires: Android 6.0+ (API 23)
CPU support: x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Category: Productivity (app)
Listed since: May 7, 2021 (at least)
Permissions: 37 (20 sensitive)
Website: albertvaka.wordpress.com
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

KDE Connect is an app by Albert Vaka in the Productivity category, listed since at least May 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 1.33.5, the APK shrank from 8 MB to 6.5 MB and the minimum Android version rose from 5.0 to 6.0. It asks for 37 permissions, 20 of them sensitive, including precise location, location in the background and camera. It asks for the same permissions as version 1.35.16.

Ratings

4.0out of 522 ratings

5 ★73%
4 ★0%
3 ★5%
2 ★0%
1 ★23%

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What's new in v1.35.17

1.35.16: - Remote Keyboard no longer needs the custom keyboard - Support sharing multiple URLs - Added Clear Output option in Run Command - Fix notifications sync sometimes stopping - Fix mute call button when phone already mutted - Improved reconnection on VPNs

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

KDE Connect provides a set of features to integrate your workflow across devices: - Shared clipboard: copy and paste between your devices. - Share files and URLs to your computer from any app. - Get notifications for incoming calls and SMS messages on your PC. - Virtual touchpad: Use your phone screen as your computer's touchpad. - Notifications sync: Read your Android notifications from the desktop. - Multimedia remote control: Use your phone as a remote for Linux media players. - WiFi connection: no USB wire or bluetooth needed. - End-to-end TLS encryption: your information is safe. Please note you will need to install KDE Connect on your computer for this app to work, and keep the desktop version up-to-date with the Android version for the latest features to work. This app is part of an open source project and it exists thanks to all the people who contributed to it. Visit the website to grab the source code.

Version history

6 versions are listed, going back to v1.33.5. New versions arrive here every few months. Since v1.35.5 it requires Android 6.0+.

v1.35.17 LATEST Sep 22, 2026 6.5 MB TRUSTED v1.35.16 Sep 13, 2026 6.5 MB TRUSTED v1.35.14 Sep 9, 2026 6.5 MB TRUSTED v1.35.5 Jul 8, 2026 6.2 MB TRUSTED v1.34.4 Feb 12, 2026 8 MB TRUSTED

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Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Sep 22, 2026.
Certificate issued to “Sitem SLU” 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 22, 2026
Validated against Google Play Sep 22, 2026
Signed byCN=Sitem, O=Sitem SLU, L=Barcelona, ST=Spain, C=34
Signing certificate (SHA-1)C5:C8:10:0B:F8:19:A5:19:76:05:05:CB:B2:83:FC:43:A6:0E:93:3C
File MD51a8fbc0ac947a097047a44dacfd5c73b
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (37)

KDE Connect requests 37 permissions, 20 of them sensitive.

Access all files Sensitive android.permission.MANAGE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Approximate location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
Bluetooth connect Sensitive android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT
Bluetooth scan Sensitive android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN
Camera Sensitive android.permission.CAMERA
Display over other apps Sensitive android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW
Location in the background Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION
Modify shared storage Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Precise location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
Read call log Sensitive android.permission.READ_CALL_LOG
Read contacts Sensitive android.permission.READ_CONTACTS
Read phone status and identity Sensitive android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE
Read shared storage Sensitive android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Read sms Sensitive android.permission.READ_SMS
Receive mms Sensitive android.permission.RECEIVE_MMS
Receive sms Sensitive android.permission.RECEIVE_SMS
Record audio (microphone) Sensitive android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO
Request installing other apps Sensitive android.permission.REQUEST_INSTALL_PACKAGES
See all installed apps Sensitive android.permission.QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES
Send sms Sensitive android.permission.SEND_SMS
Access local network android.permission.ACCESS_LOCAL_NETWORK
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
Control vibration android.permission.VIBRATE
Download without notification android.permission.DOWNLOAD_WITHOUT_NOTIFICATION
Foreground service connected device android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_CONNECTED_DEVICE
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) org.kde.kdeconnect_tp.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Read logs android.permission.READ_LOGS
Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
Show notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
Use full screen intent android.permission.USE_FULL_SCREEN_INTENT
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

KDE Connect APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of KDE Connect for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 6.0 or later. Version 1.34.4 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 5.1 and later. Get version 1.34.4 · 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 KDE Connect 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 1a8fbc0ac947a097047a44dacfd5c73b.