Remote Desktop 8

Microsoft Remote Desktop provides remote access to Windows desktops and apps.

Microsoft Corporation · com.microsoft.rdc.android

4.1 out of 5 (40 ratings) 10M+ downloads v8.1.82.445 18.2 MB Android 4.1+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v8.1.82.445 (95)
Updated: Aug 11, 2022 (4 years ago)
APK size: 18.2 MB
Requires: Android 4.1+ (API 16)
CPU support: ARM (legacy), ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Category: Business (app)
Listed since: Apr 11, 2014 (at least)
Permissions: 6 (1 sensitive)
Website: go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?LinkId=324281
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Remote Desktop 8 is an app by Microsoft Corporation in the Business category, listed since at least April 2014. It includes native code for ARM (legacy), ARM 32-bit and ARM 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.

Since version 8.0.6.24867, the minimum Android version rose from 2.2 to 4.1. It asks for 6 permissions, 1 of them sensitive: modify shared storage.

Ratings

4.1out of 540 ratings

5 ★63%
4 ★10%
3 ★15%
2 ★3%
1 ★10%

Ratings from users of the source store — not collected or verified by AAPKs.

What's new in v8.1.82.445

- Fixed issue where images appear as characters - Added pop-up to inform users that this application is no longer supported by Microsoft

Description

From the listing uploaded by “dekitz”.

Use the Microsoft Remote Desktop app to connect to a remote PC or virtual apps and desktops made available by your admin. With Microsoft Remote Desktop, you can be productive no matter where you are. + Learn how to use Microsoft Remote Desktop at https://aka.ms/rdanddocs. + Learn about our other Remote Desktop clients at https://aka.ms/rdclients. + Submit feedback at https://aka.ms/rdandfbk. + Access remote PCs running Windows Professional or Enterprise and Windows Server + Access remote resources published by your IT admin + Connect remotely through a Remote Desktop Gateway + Rich multi-touch experience supporting Windows gestures + Secure connection to your data and applications + Simple management of your connections from the Connection Center + High-quality video and audio streaming This app requires certain permissions to use features in the app. These are enumerated below. Optional access [Storage]: access authority is required to access local drives and documents from the Remote Desktop session when the Redirect local storage feature is enabled.

Version history

2 versions are listed, going back to v8.0.6.24867. Since v8.1.82.445 it requires Android 4.1+.

v8.1.82.445 LATEST Aug 11, 2022 18.2 MB TRUSTED v8.0.6.24867 Mar 25, 2020 4.8 MB WARNING

All 2 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Certificate issued to “Microsoft Corporation” The developer's name — though anyone can put any name in a certificate.

Store checks and file details

Developer signature under review Mar 9, 2025
Antivirus scan result not available
Signed byCN=Microsoft Corporation Third Party Marketplace (Do Not Trust), OU=Microsoft Remote Desktop for Android, O=Microsoft Corporation, L=Redmond, ST=Washington, C=US
Signing certificate (SHA-1)00:05:DF:A1:28:DC:E1:62:64:AA:E6:11:41:F2:ED:2B:68:8A:A1:4D
File MD59ee8c12cad139ea3579352285390af22
Uploaded by “dekitz” 3 followers · uploading since 2016

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Permissions (6)

Remote Desktop 8 requests 6 permissions, 1 of them sensitive.

Modify shared storage Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Access download manager android.permission.ACCESS_DOWNLOAD_MANAGER
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
View Wi-Fi connections android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
Wi-Fi android.hardware.wifi

Remote Desktop 8 APK: questions and answers

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Only if it is signed with the same certificate as the copy on your phone and isn't an older version. If Android says “App not installed”, the certificates differ; uninstalling your copy first works but deletes its data unless it is backed up.

Is the Remote Desktop 8 APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 9ee8c12cad139ea3579352285390af22.