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OpenVPN for Android

Communication • Arne Schwabe • ⭐ 4.19 • 10,000,000+

Full featured open source OpenVPN client for Android.

Version 0.7.51 40.0 MB

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Permissions Explained 9 permissions requested View details

This app requests 9 permissions. The table below explains what each permission may allow and what users should review before installing.

Status	Permission	What it means	Why it may be used	User safety note
✅ Common	Internet access android.permission.INTERNET	Allows the app to open network connections and communicate with online services.	Commonly used for streaming, syncing, login, ads, analytics, downloads, cloud features, and app updates.	Common permission. Review the app’s behavior if it does not appear to need online access.
✅ Common	View network status android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE	Allows the app to check whether the device is connected to Wi-Fi, mobile data, or another network.	Often used to avoid loading content when offline or to adjust loading based on connection quality.	Generally low risk by itself.
ℹ️ Review	Receive Boot Completed android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
⚠️ Sensitive	Read external storage android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE	Allows the app to read files from shared device storage.	Used by media players, file managers, backup apps, editors, upload tools, and document apps.	Sensitive permission. Review carefully if the app does not need access to files or media.
ℹ️ Review	Foreground Service android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Send notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS	Allows the app to send notifications to the device.	Used for alerts, reminders, messages, account activity, updates, or media controls.	Review notification settings if the app sends too many alerts.
ℹ️ Review	Foreground Service Special Use android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SPECIAL_USE	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Query All Packages android.permission.QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	De Blinkt Openvpn Dynamic Receiver Not Exported Permission de.blinkt.openvpn.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.

About OpenVPN for Android

Full featured open source OpenVPN client for Android.

What OpenVPN for Android Is Used For

OpenVPN for Android appears to be a phone app for creating and managing OpenVPN-based connections on Android devices. Based on the metadata, it is used in communication and networking contexts where a user needs to connect through a VPN profile rather than browse or stream content directly in the app itself.

The listed permissions suggest it may handle network access, connection state, background startup after reboot, notifications, and foreground service operation, which are common for apps that keep a VPN connection active. It also requests storage access, which may be used for importing configuration files or certificates from the device. Because it is a full-featured OpenVPN client, it is likely intended for users who already have VPN settings or configuration files provided by their network administrator or VPN service.

Common uses

Set up and manage OpenVPN connections on Android
Import VPN configuration files or profiles
Maintain a persistent VPN connection in the background
Show connection status and notifications while active
Reconnect after device restart if configured to do so
Use on a phone for personal or work network access
Work with existing OpenVPN server settings rather than built-in content

Best for:

VPN users Work network access Advanced network setup Phone users Background connection use

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App Details

Package:
de.blinkt.openvpn

Category:
Communication

Developer:
Arne Schwabe

Version:
0.7.51

Contains Ads:
No

In-App Purchases:
No

Official Listing

Package name: de.blinkt.openvpn

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How to Download OpenVPN for Android

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