vTunnel

An open-source VPN client

NETBYTE · com.netbyte.vtunnel

Not rated yet 1K+ downloads v1.6.2 5.8 MB Android 8.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v1.6.2 (162)
Updated: Sep 11, 2023 (3 years ago)
APK size: 5.8 MB
Requires: Android 8.0+ (API 26)
CPU support: Any (no native code)
Category: Tools (app)
Listed since: Nov 25, 2022 (at least)
Permissions: 5
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

vTunnel is an app by NETBYTE in the Tools category, listed since at least November 2022. It has no native code, so it runs on any Android processor.

It asks for 5 permissions, none of them sensitive.

What's new in v1.6.2

1.Upgrade SDK 33. 2.Bug fixes.

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

vTunnel is an application that allows users to establish secure, encrypted connections over the Internet to private networks. It enables individuals or organizations to protect their online privacy and security by establishing a virtual tunnel between their device and a VPN server. The tunnel encrypts all transmitted data, making it difficult for hackers or unauthorized individuals to intercept or access the information. Additionally, it helps users bypass geo-restrictions and access content that may be blocked in their location. By hiding a user's IP address and location, it provides anonymity and ensures their online activities remain private. By leveraging VpnService, the app can establish a secure connection, encrypt data, and provide users with enhanced privacy and security while accessing the internet. First, you should deploy the server program on the server by following the code hosting platform guide, and then use the program to connect to the virtual network. Source code can be found at: https://github.com/net-byte/vtun https://github.com/net-byte/vTunnel

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Sep 11, 2023.
Certificate from Google Play App Signing Google keeps the signing key for the developer, so the certificate carries Google's name.

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Sep 11, 2023
Validated against Google Play Sep 11, 2023
Signed byCN=Android, OU=Android, O=Google Inc., L=Mountain View, ST=California, C=US
Signing certificate (SHA-1)7B:E9:1C:B5:BB:B8:F0:E1:01:9B:C7:4B:A5:40:46:2E:65:8A:1C:7F
File MD5fc79bf80208c05cf18d3c4a560d730b8
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (5)

vTunnel requests 5 permissions, none of them sensitive.

Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) com.netbyte.vtunnel.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
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

Wi-Fi android.hardware.wifi

vTunnel 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 the vTunnel 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 fc79bf80208c05cf18d3c4a560d730b8.