You have an OpenVPN config file from your employer or home server and want to use it on a phone without rooting it. OpenVPN for Android is built for that job. This page covers version 0.7.69, updated on October 29, 2026.
An open-source client first released in 2013
The first release came out on November 5, 2013, and the code is public at github.com/schwabe/ics-openvpn. Because it is licensed GPL-2.0-only, anyone can read how it handles OpenVPN connections without root. The developer website is ics-openvpn.blinkt.de.
The app is free and shows no ads.
Running OpenVPN without root access
The app's main feature is OpenVPN without root. Android's VPNService makes this possible, so the app creates the tunnel without special permissions.
The category is VPN apps, with tags for open-source, internet and VPN and proxy.
Android 6.0 and a 37.6 MB download
Version 0.7.69 needs Android 6.0 or newer. The package ID is de.blinkt.openvpn and the file is 37.6 MB. We host the unmodified APK, and its SHA-256 checksum is 6d2d6dc8b84bd3c6628427d8dee5139eb48bd729d4a97442b441187e9899f698.
OpenVPN for Android pros and cons
Pros
- Works without root through Android's VPNService
- Free, with no ads
- Source code is public under GPL-2.0-only
- Supports Android 6.0 and newer
- Unmodified APK with a published SHA-256 checksum
Cons
- Developer is listed as unknown
- Few visuals to preview before installing
- No release notes for version 0.7.69
Is OpenVPN for Android safe?
We host the unmodified APK and publish its SHA-256 checksum, so you can compare it with your downloaded file. The code is open under GPL-2.0-only. No independent security review is available.
How to install OpenVPN for Android
- Download the APK with the button on this page and wait for it to finish.
- Compare the file with the SHA-256 checksum shown here if you want to confirm it arrived intact.
- Open the file on your phone and allow installs from this source when Android asks.
- Finish the install, then open OpenVPN for Android from your app drawer.
