Lantern: Better than a VPN
v4.5.9 (20180405.034325) · 17.7 MB · code 271520848
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File information
UpdatedApr 6, 2018
PublishedJan 14, 2016
Packageorg.getlantern.lantern
Versionv4.5.9 (20180405.034325) (271520848)
Size17.7 MB
MD52927889566eb652bbb7bfefee5124cd0
Min SDK15
ABIsarmeabi-v7a
Malware scanTRUSTED
Signature SHA10F:78:DE:9B:1D:14:BF:6F:ED:01:83:47:C9:EF:CA:0E:3F:A3:85:74
SignerO=Lantern
Total downloads10,000,000
This version10,000,000
DeveloperLantern
Age ratingEveryone
Security scan
TRUSTED
- Developer signature verified 2021-11-11
- Scanned for malware 2020-11-04 02:42:41
- Signature SHA1 0F:78:DE:9B:1D:14:BF:6F:ED:01:83:47:C9:EF:CA:0E:3F:A3:85:74
- File MD5 2927889566eb652bbb7bfefee5124cd0
How to install Lantern: Better than a VPN v4.5.9 (20180405.034325) on Android API 15+
Takes about 2 minutes. You'll need roughly 17.7 MB of free storage.
- Grab org.getlantern.lantern_271520848.apk — hit the Download button above (17.7 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 2927889566eb652b…. Any difference means the file is corrupted or tampered — delete and re-download.
- Open the APK — tap the download notification, or find org.getlantern.lantern_271520848.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 O=Lantern. 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 TRUSTED).
- Done — open Lantern: Better than a VPN — tap Open on the install screen, or find the Lantern: Better than a VPN icon in your app drawer (this build targets armeabi-v7a devices).
Common install errors for Lantern: Better than a 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 15 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-v7a native code. Devices with a different CPU will reject it.