
Safe Connect VPN: Secure Wi-Fi
VPN & proxy to protect you from cyber threats. Browse on McAfee's private Wi-Fi.
McAfee LLC · com.mcafee.safeconnect.android
- Signature matches the Google Play version Details
At a glance
- Latest version
- v2.14.2.52 (214200052)
- Updated
- Mar 25, 2026 (7 months ago)
- APK size
- 85.7 MB
- Requires
- Android 8.0+ (API 26)
- CPU support
- x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
- Graphics
- OpenGL ES 2.0+
- Category
- Tools (app)
- Listed since
- Jun 16, 2021 (at least)
- Permissions
- 21 (7 sensitive)
- Website
- mcafee.com
- Developer contact
- [email protected]
- Privacy
- Developer's privacy policy
About this APK
Safe Connect VPN: Secure Wi-Fi is an app by McAfee LLC in the Tools category, listed since at least June 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 2.12.0.104, the APK grew from 47.5 MB to 85.7 MB and the minimum Android version rose from 7.0 to 8.0. It asks for 21 permissions, 7 of them sensitive, including precise location, location in the background and approximate location. It asks for the same permissions as version 2.14.2.44. The app offers in-app purchases through Google Play.
What's new in v2.14.2.52
Description
From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.
Version history
4 versions are listed, going back to v2.12.0.104. Since v2.14.2.38 it requires Android 8.0+.
Security & authenticity
Signing certificate
- Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Mar 25, 2026.
- Certificate issued to “tenCube Pte Ltd.” 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 Mar 25, 2026
- Validated against Google Play Mar 25, 2026
- Signed byCN=tenCube Pte Ltd., OU=Digital ID Class 3 - Java Object Signing, O=tenCube Pte Ltd., L=Singapore, ST=Singapore, C=SG
- Signing certificate (SHA-1)58:C3:2C:55:EE:22:DE:68:F7:CC:BB:D0:07:27:FD:DD:A8:FB:41:19
- File MD5318cb67b0fd64414e4aa5a5e6154e089
- Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020
Scans and ratings come from the source store; the certificate comparisons are AAPKs's own, made from the files' published signatures (2 other versions compared). AAPKs doesn't scan files itself — compare the MD5 and signer after downloading.
Permissions (21)
Safe Connect VPN: Secure Wi-Fi requests 21 permissions, 7 of them sensitive.
- Approximate location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
- 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 phone status and identity Sensitive android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE
- Read shared storage Sensitive android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
- See all installed apps Sensitive android.permission.QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES
- Change wifi state android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE
- Foreground service data sync android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC
- Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
- Google Play install referrer com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
- In-app purchases (Google Play Billing) com.android.vending.BILLING
- Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) com.mcafee.safeconnect.android.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
- Schedule exact alarms android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM
- Show notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
- 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
- Location android.hardware.location
- Portrait screen android.hardware.screen.portrait
- Wi-Fi android.hardware.wifi
Safe Connect VPN: Secure Wi-Fi APK: questions and answers
Is there a version of Safe Connect VPN: Secure Wi-Fi for older Android phones?
The current version needs Android 8.0 or later. Version 2.12.0.104 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 7.0 and later. Get version 2.12.0.104 · 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 Safe Connect VPN: Secure Wi-Fi free?
The APK is free to download, but the app offers in-app purchases through Google Play.
Is the Safe Connect VPN: Secure Wi-Fi 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 318cb67b0fd64414e4aa5a5e6154e089.