Steganos VPN Online Shield

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Steganos Software GmbH · com.steganos.onlineshield2

Not rated yet 100K+ downloads v4.0.0 111.3 MB Android 7.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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Same certificate as v3.3.0, which matches Google Play Details

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At a glance

Latest version: v4.0.0 (109)
Updated: Jun 9, 2024 (2 years ago)
APK size: 111.3 MB
Requires: Android 7.0+ (API 24)
CPU support: x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Category: Tools (app)
Listed since: Apr 20, 2021 (at least)
Permissions: 9 (3 sensitive)
Website: steganos.com
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Steganos VPN Online Shield is an app by Steganos Software GmbH in the Tools category, listed since at least April 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 3.3.0, the APK grew from 16.8 MB to 111.3 MB and the minimum Android version rose from 4.4 to 7.0. It asks for 9 permissions, 3 of them sensitive: read phone status and identity, read shared storage and modify shared storage. Compared with version 3.3.0, it drops 3 permissions: “Find accounts on the device”, “Get tasks” and “Read logs”. The app offers in-app purchases through Google Play.

What's new in v4.0.0

A fresh new look & updated icons Bug fixes & improved performance

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

WORLDWIDE PROTECTED & ANONYMOUS Experience worldwide VPN protection from hackers, data espionage and other online snooping. With Steganos VPN Online Shield you can surf worldwide securely and with maximum anonymity - whether at home, in the office or mobile. Bypass country blocks and have access to blocked content even when you're on the go. Steganos VPN Online Shield for Android is a reliable and advanced VPN solution that is ad-free and free to use for 7 days. Why should you choose Steganos VPN Online Shield? ✔️ IT Security Made in Germany ✔️ Modern VPN protocol (OpenVPN) ✔️ Test for 7 days without any commitment ✔️ For up to 5 devices simultaneously PROTECTED FROM HACKERS Do you like working in cafes and restaurants, or at the airport? Make sure your data is safe - with Steganos VPN Online Shield, use even public hotspots safely and anonymously, and hide your online activities from cybercriminals. BYPASS COUNTRY BLOCKS Choose your IP location from the large Steganos pool. Use high-speed servers in even more locations worldwide to bypass country locks. USE WORLDWIDE The use of Steganos VPN Online Shield is independent of your location. So you surf worldwide protected in WLANs and in the wireless network (5G, 4G, LTE, GPRS, EDGE, etc.). TAP-PROOF COMMUNICATION AND ANONYMOUS SURFING Steganos VPN Online Shield sets up a so-called virtual private network (VPN) that encrypts all your data traffic. Your real IP address is exchanged for a random IP address from the huge Steganos inventory. This way, your original IP address and digital identity is completely protected. Thanks to VPN encryption of your Internet connection, you are tap-proof and anonymous when traveling worldwide. SIMPLY USE ACROSS DEVICES One mySteganos account - five devices. All Steganos VPN Online Shield Premium licenses offer you the possibility to protect your cell phone, laptop, tablet and 2 additional devices. NO LOGS Protecting your privacy and identity is our top priority. That's why we never track your internet activity, and don't store any logs of your data. So with Steganos VPN Online Shield, you can rest easy and enjoy the best protection. AUTO-RENEWING PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTIONS Monthly subscription available for $7.95/month Yearly subscription available for $49.95/year

Version history

2 versions are listed, going back to v3.3.0. Since v4.0.0 it requires Android 7.0+.

v4.0.0 LATEST Jun 9, 2024 111.3 MB TRUSTED v3.3.0 Dec 15, 2025 16.8 MB TRUSTED

All 2 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Certificate issued to “Adam Łastowski” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Same certificate as v3.3.0, which matches Google Play v3.3.0

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Jun 9, 2024
Signed byCN=Adam Łastowski
Signing certificate (SHA-1)71:04:08:88:E2:DF:2C:57:0E:42:73:09:A8:A2:23:42:2B:9B:55:A0
File MD51cd80173742809acfac207f83ce6e7c3
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (9)

Steganos VPN Online Shield requests 9 permissions, 3 of them sensitive.

Modify shared storage Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Read phone status and identity Sensitive android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE
Read shared storage Sensitive android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
In-app purchases (Google Play Billing) com.android.vending.BILLING
Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
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
Portrait screen android.hardware.screen.portrait
Wi-Fi android.hardware.wifi

Steganos VPN Online Shield APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of Steganos VPN Online Shield for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 7.0 or later. Version 3.3.0 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 4.4 and later. It is an old build: apps that rely on online services may no longer connect when they are this old. Get version 3.3.0 · 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 Steganos VPN Online Shield free?

The APK is free to download, but the app offers in-app purchases through Google Play.

Is the Steganos VPN Online Shield APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. It is signed with the same certificate as version 3.3.0, whose signature matches the Google Play version. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 1cd80173742809acfac207f83ce6e7c3.