At a glance
- Latest version
- v3.01 (71)
- Updated
- Dec 20, 2017 (8 years ago)
- APK size
- 13.1 MB
- Requires
- Android 4.0+ (API 14)
- CPU support
- x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM (legacy), ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
- Graphics
- OpenGL ES 2.0+
- Category
- Tools (app)
- Listed since
- Dec 22, 2013 (at least)
- Permissions
- 12 (7 sensitive)
- Website
- shellfire.de/vpn
- Developer contact
- [email protected]
- Privacy
- Developer's privacy policy
About this APK
Shellfire VPN is an app by Shellfire in the Tools category, listed since at least December 2013. It includes native code for x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM (legacy), ARM 32-bit and ARM 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.
It asks for 12 permissions, 7 of them sensitive, including precise location, read contacts and read phone status and identity. The app offers in-app purchases through Google Play.
Ratings
Ratings from users of the source store — not collected or verified by AAPKs.
What's new in v3.01
Description
From the listing uploaded by “apps”.
Security & authenticity
Signing certificate
- Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Dec 20, 2017.
- Certificate issued to “Shellfire Gattung u. Behr GbR” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Store checks and file details
- Developer signature verified Dec 20, 2017
- Validated against Google Play Dec 20, 2017
- Antivirus scan passed Nov 29, 2020
- Signed byCN=Florian Gattung, OU=IT, O=Shellfire Gattung u. Behr GbR, L=Bad Vilbel, ST=Hessen, C=DE
- Signing certificate (SHA-1)C8:F6:34:88:D3:9E:F9:52:92:E6:DA:8A:67:0A:F8:E8:AF:92:51:EB
- File MD5c51f7b641ff74b0065155b6e37f39757
- Uploaded by “apps” Platinum tier · 3,423,810 followers · uploading since 2010
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Permissions (12)
Shellfire VPN requests 12 permissions, 7 of them sensitive.
- Find accounts on the device Sensitive android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS
- Modify shared storage Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
- Precise location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
- 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
- Write contacts Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_CONTACTS
- Authenticate accounts android.permission.AUTHENTICATE_ACCOUNTS
- Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
- In-app purchases (Google Play Billing) com.android.vending.BILLING
- Use credentials android.permission.USE_CREDENTIALS
- View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
Required hardware & features
- Location android.hardware.location
- GPS android.hardware.location.gps
- Touchscreen android.hardware.touchscreen
Shellfire VPN APK: questions and answers
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 Shellfire VPN free?
The APK is free to download, but the app offers in-app purchases through Google Play.
Is the Shellfire VPN 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. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is c51f7b641ff74b0065155b6e37f39757.