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ConnectBot

Communication • Kenny Root • ⭐ 3.78 • 5,000,000+

ConnectBot is a powerful open-source Secure Shell (SSH) client.

Version 1.9.10-20-f58619e-main-oss 6.6 MB

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Permissions Explained 8 permissions requested View details

This app requests 8 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	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	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.
✅ 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	Vibration control android.permission.VIBRATE	Allows the app to control device vibration.	Used for notifications, alerts, haptic feedback, timers, alarms, or game feedback.	Generally low risk by itself.
ℹ️ Review	Keep device awake android.permission.WAKE_LOCK	Allows the app to prevent the device from sleeping while a task is running.	Used for media playback, downloads, navigation, alarms, calls, or long-running background tasks.	Review battery usage if the app keeps the device awake too often.
⚠️ Sensitive	Modify external storage android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE	Allows the app to write or modify files in shared device storage.	Used for saving downloads, media files, exports, edited documents, backups, or cached content.	Sensitive permission. Make sure file access matches the app’s purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Org Connectbot Dynamic Receiver Not Exported Permission org.connectbot.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.
⚠️ 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.

About ConnectBot

ConnectBot is a powerful open-source Secure Shell (SSH) client.

What ConnectBot Is Used For

ConnectBot is an Android SSH client, based on the metadata, meaning it is commonly used to open secure command-line connections to remote computers or servers. People typically use apps like this to manage systems, run terminal commands, and work with remote devices without needing to sit in front of them. Because it is a phone app in the Communication category, it appears aimed at users who want quick remote access from an Android device.

The listed permissions suggest the app may need network access to connect over the internet, keep sessions running in the foreground, and prevent the device from sleeping while a connection is active. Storage permissions also indicate it may read or write files on the device, which can be useful for saving session-related data or transferring files in workflows that involve SSH tools. In practice, this kind of app is often used by developers, administrators, and technical users who need a portable terminal client for remote work.

Common uses

Open SSH sessions to remote servers from an Android phone
Run terminal commands on systems you manage remotely
Use it for server administration and troubleshooting on the go
Keep a connection active while working in the foreground
Access files or saved data related to SSH workflows
Use network-based remote access instead of a desktop terminal

Best for:

developers sysadmins remote access phone users command line users

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App Details

Package:
org.connectbot

Category:
Communication

Developer:
Kenny Root

Version:
1.9.10-20-f58619e-main-oss

Contains Ads:
No

In-App Purchases:
No

Official Listing

Package name: org.connectbot

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