Private Internet Access VPN

Name: Private Internet Access VPN
Availability: InStock
Author: Private Internet Access, Inc.

Private Internet Access, Inc.

com.privateinternetaccess.android

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Private Internet Access VPN is a free, open-source Android Internet app. The latest version is 4.0.39, it is 46.6 MB, requires Android 7.0+, and is published by Private Internet Access, Inc..

Size: 46.6 MB
Requires: Android 7.0+
Last updated: 29 days ago25 Aug 2026
Safety: Scanned25 Aug 2026what does this mean?

License: MIT · Target SDK: 37 — what does target SDK mean?

Download Latest Version (v4.0.39)46.6 MB · APK

About this app

Private Internet Access (PIA) is an open-source VPN client for Android. It encrypts your internet traffic and masks your IP address, helping protect your privacy on public Wi-Fi and other networks.

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Permissions14 requested

What version 4.0.39 is allowed to do once installed. Highlighted entries reach outside the app’s own sandbox and are worth a second look. Not sure what a permission actually means? Learn how to evaluate app permissions.

Access Background Location
No description available for this permission.
android.permission.ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION
Access Fine Location
No description available for this permission.
android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
Access Network State
See whether you are online and on which type of network.
android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
Access Wifi State
No description available for this permission.
android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
Change Network State
No description available for this permission.
android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE
Change Wifi State
No description available for this permission.
android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE
Dynamic Receiver Not Exported Permission
No description available for this permission.
com.privateinternetaccess.android.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Foreground Service
Keep running in the background with a visible notification.
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
Foreground Service Special Use
No description available for this permission.
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SPECIAL_USE
Foreground Service System Exempted
No description available for this permission.
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SYSTEM_EXEMPTED
Internet
Send and receive data over the internet.
android.permission.INTERNET
Post Notifications
Show notifications.
android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
Receive Boot Completed
No description available for this permission.
android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
Wake Lock
Keep the device awake while working in the background.
android.permission.WAKE_LOCK

Version history1 published build

v4.0.39Latestbuild 10711Scanned
Released
25 Aug 2026
Size
46.6 MB
Requires
Android 7.0+
Target SDK
37
- Crash fixes - Magic link login fixed - Performance and stability improvements
14 permissions
- Access Background Location
  No description available for this permission.
  android.permission.ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION
- Access Fine Location
  No description available for this permission.
  android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
- Access Network State
  See whether you are online and on which type of network.
  android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
- Access Wifi State
  No description available for this permission.
  android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
- Change Network State
  No description available for this permission.
  android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE
- Change Wifi State
  No description available for this permission.
  android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE
- Dynamic Receiver Not Exported Permission
  No description available for this permission.
  com.privateinternetaccess.android.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
- Foreground Service
  Keep running in the background with a visible notification.
  android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
- Foreground Service Special Use
  No description available for this permission.
  android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SPECIAL_USE
- Foreground Service System Exempted
  No description available for this permission.
  android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SYSTEM_EXEMPTED
- Internet
  Send and receive data over the internet.
  android.permission.INTERNET
- Post Notifications
  Show notifications.
  android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
- Receive Boot Completed
  No description available for this permission.
  android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
- Wake Lock
  Keep the device awake while working in the background.
  android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
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