Version 1.6.0
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- Aug 21, 2026
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- 39.60 MB · XAPK
- Android
- Android 5.0+
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- Archived build
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- 39.60 MB
- File type
- XAPK
- Requirement
- Android 5.0+
- Uploaded on
- Aug 21, 2026
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- Uploaded on
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- Android
- Android 5.0+
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Current latest: ESET VPN 1.6.0
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ESET VPN 1.6.0 archive notes
ESET VPN 1.6.0 is an Android privacy tool for routing traffic through an encrypted VPN connection on public or private networks. Users can choose a location, change protocols when network conditions call for it, and return to the same simple connection workflow for browsing, work, travel, streaming, or play. Its activation path runs through ESET HOME: an eligible paid subscription provides a single-use code before the VPN can be enabled. The downloadable package requires Android 5.0 or later and is an XAPK with a base APK plus configuration splits, so a split-aware installer and a working network are important for setup and use.
Encrypted routing for public and private networks
ESET VPN puts a connection control between the Android device and the network it is using, assigning a different IP address while traffic is encrypted in real time. That makes it a practical companion for hotel, café, airport, home, or work connections when users want a more private route before browsing or handling sensitive tasks.
Locations and protocols for changing conditions
The service combines location selection with WireGuard, IKEv2, OpenVPN over UDP or TCP, WStunnel, and Stealth choices. Users can begin with a convenient route, then change the protocol when speed, resilience, or network compatibility becomes more important. Location availability depends on the ESET plan and service region, so the controls are best used to choose a suitable route rather than promise identical results everywhere.
ESET HOME activation keeps setup connected
The Android app connects to an ESET HOME-managed subscription instead of operating as a standalone VPN purchase. An eligible plan supplies a single-use activation code, which users enter after the welcome screen before selecting a location and turning protection on. This setup suits households or account owners managing VPN protection for a defined device, while expired codes require a fresh activation request.
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com.eset.vpn
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ESET VPN 1.6.0 version FAQ
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What changed in ESET VPN 1.6.0?▾
ESET VPN 1.6.0 improves the error dialog shown when the app fails to start and fixes several connection-selection issues. The release notes mention incorrect latency sorting, failure to try an alternate datacenter in automatic mode, unexpected WireGuard timeouts, and incorrect Best location decisions. These notes describe the version record; they do not promise that every server or network will behave identically on your Android device.
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