Hotspot Shield Basic APK for Android

- Free VP

Anchorfree LLC Original

Verified

4.6★

37M+

4.1+

Free

Jan 24, 2024

Hotspot Shield Free version of VPN proxy - unlimited, no signup, no restrictions

Download Hotspot Shield Basic APK 7.0.0 16_MB Old versions

What is Hotspot Shield Basic?

Htspot Shield Basic is a VPN service designed, in addition to allowing its users to access blocked sites, such as social networks, our application protects your user activity from computer bots that distribute targeted ads, as well as from spyware and malware.

Details.

The application is free. The application does not require any registration or any private data, for example, information about a bank card, from the user.
Unlimited Internet traffic. The application does not limit user activity by the amount of Internet traffic or the number of Internet sessions, for example, in 24 hours.
Privacy. The application does not store usernames and passwords.
Security: All user activity on the Internet is encrypted using the SSL protocol.

How does Htspot Shield Basic work? – very simple: by pressing just one button, you open unlimited, secure and anonymous access to Internet resources around the world.

Also known as: Hotspot Shield Basic - Free VPN Proxy & Privacy, Hotspot Shield Free, Hotspot Shield Basic - Free VP

Download Hotspot Shield Basic - Free VP APK for Android

What's New in Version 7.0.0

No official changelog provided for Hotspot Shield Basic version 7.0.0. This update likely includes general stability improvements and bug fixes.

Other versions

7.0.0 (latest) 16MB • Android 4.1+ • arm64-v8a • armeabi-v7a • x86 • x86_64 Download
6.9.9 16MB • Android 4.1+ • arm64-v8a • armeabi-v7a • x86 • x86_64 Download
6.9.8 15MB • Android 4.1+ • arm64-v8a • armeabi-v7a • x86 Download
6.1.0 8MB • Android 4.1+ • armeabi-v7a Download

How to install APK / XAPK files?

System Requirements

OS Version: Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) or higher
Architecture: Varies by file (Which one do I need?)
Disk Space: ~30 MB free space required
RAM: 1 GB
Internet: Not required

Permissions (18)

Internet
Access Network State
Read External Storage
Write External Storage
Read Phone State

APK File Details

Package ID	hssb.android.free.app
Available on	Google Play
Developer	Anchorfree LLC
License	Free
Monetization	Contains Ads In-App Purchases
Content Rating	Everyone
Interface Language	10 languages Japanese, Korean, Arabic, Turkish, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, + 3 localizations

APK Verification & Virus Scan Results

No Virus Signature Verified Safe & Original

Virus scan: Clean (0/62) View report. This APK is free of malware and its signature matches the official developer release.

Show File Details (SHA-256, SHA-1, MD5)

SHA-1 Signature:

369C64EC13E732F2E778B8B9B1ADBBECA4CA862D

SHA-256 Hash:

f8c69d46c455140c2207dd3ad3e766502be5f1b96b76e82a3e66234f26f9f6ee

MD5 Checksum:

2f64221ac3924e8c6b278698412f7512

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hotspot Shield Basic safe to download?

Yes, Hotspot Shield Basic is safe to download. The APK is scanned on every update — no malware or viruses detected. You can verify the full scan report in the Security section above.

How to install Hotspot Shield Basic APK on Android?

Download the APK using the button above. Then open the file and tap Install. If prompted, enable "Install from unknown sources" in Settings → Security. The process takes under a minute. Read more

Why does installation fail on newer Android versions (14 - 16)?

Newer Android versions strictly block the installation of apps built for older Android versions (API < 23) for security reasons. Standard installation is not possible. Read our step-by-step guide on how to bypass this restriction using ADB or Shizuku.

What Android version does Hotspot Shield Basic require?

Hotspot Shield Basic requires Android 4.1 (API 16) or higher. Optimized for Android 9.0 (API 28).

Is Hotspot Shield Basic free?

Yes, it is free to download and use, but it contains ads and offers in-app purchases.

How to update Hotspot Shield Basic to the latest version?

Download the latest APK from this page and install it over your existing version — no need to uninstall first. Your data and settings will be preserved. We update the file as soon as a new version is released.

Does Hotspot Shield Basic require Root access?

No root is required for basic use. Hotspot Shield Basic works on standard Android for CPU info, RAM, battery, sensors, and network stats. Root unlocks a small set of advanced system parameters that Android restricts by default.