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NordVPN for Android: release notes

Catch up with the latest releases of the NordVPN app for Android. Each time we pack a new version and push the code, we aim to make the app experience better for our 10M-install club. You know what to do to keep your online security on point – always hit that update button.

Eglė Juodytė

Eglė Juodytė

NordVPN for Android: release notes

We’ve launched major Meshnet updates:

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    You can now share files of any size via Meshnet! It’s private and secure. The files you send go to the recipient directly as we don’t store them in any server or cloud. Plus, the data travels through an encrypted connection.
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    The Meshnet feature is now free for everyone.
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    The Meshnet invitations now show their expiration time.
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    We’ve tripled the referral program reward for you and your friends! Now you get 3 free months of NordVPN for every friend you refer. How does it work? Start by updating your app to the latest version. Then, send a unique referral link to your friend. If your friend buys NordVPN and stays with us for 30 days, you get 3 months and they get up to 3 months of NordVPN.

If there are things that shouldn’t go unnoticed, they are data breaches putting your personal data at risk. So from now on, a red bubble will appear on the Profile icon if Dark Web Monitor detects new leaks. Take it from feline wisdom: always chase the red dot.

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    Fixed: In cases when connecting to VPN takes longer than usual, we might have unintentionally put you in an endless loop of connection attempts without letting you cancel them. We’ve noticed this and acted on it: long live the ‘Cancel’ button!
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    Can you link TV devices in Meshnet? Yes, you can. Is there an icon to represent them? Now there is.
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    Minor improvements and fixes here and there.

We’ve been mostly testing our engines, running performance tests, and tinkering around with the app to ensure that your NordVPN journey is a smooth cruise. What have you been up to?

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    On your marks, get set – the app launches faster now!
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    On Android 13, the NordVPN app icon adapts to match your device theme.
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    Bugs can be the ultimate buzzkill. We’ve got rid of some pesky ones to start the new year in a cheerful and happy mood.
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    An additional “Pause” option is now available in all connection cards where you usually see “Disconnect.”
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    Design and usability facelift for Meshnet.
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    When routing traffic through a linked computer via Meshnet, you’ll have access to its local network devices if the linked computer has granted this permission to you.
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    Bugs can be the ultimate buzzkill. We’ve got rid of some pesky ones to keep the holiday spirit high.
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    You can now pause the VPN connection from the city card.
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    Fixed: Sometimes, the bottom bar would go missing after an unsuccessful attempt to log in. We put on our detective hats and solved the mystery.
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    We made some stability fixes and improvements to VPN and Meshnet performance.
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    We felt like our home screen widget was missing something. And then it hit us: recent connections! So here they are.
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    Now it should be easier to find a specific country on the list as you can sort it alphabetically or by popularity.
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    You can route your internet traffic through another device in Meshnet while using the NordVPN app in TV mode too. While routing traffic, you’re accessing the internet under the other device’s IP address.

We’re elevating your online security one release at a time. This update comes with improvements and fixes for a top-notch NordVPN experience.

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    Ciao a tutti! You can now use the app in Italian.
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    A few pesky bugs are nothing but a distant memory.
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    The icy land of penguins and scientists – Antarctica – is now on the map.
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    On some devices, Google Assistant commands didn’t work as expected. We’ve fixed the problem, so saying “Hey Google, open NordVPN and Quick Connect” will do exactly that.
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    We went nitty-gritty and made improvements under the hood to set the app engine for even greater performance. It’s all about the base.
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    Here’s one more reason to add the NordVPN widget to the precious space of your home screen: you can pause and resume a VPN connection without opening the app. Efficient!
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    On Android 13, if you’d like to use the NordVPN app in a different language than your system’s, you can change it in the phone settings.
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    A few pesky bugs are nothing but a distant memory.

Coffee is brewing, cream is whipping, layers are layering – we’ve just lifted our app up to Android Tiramisu! A few pesky bugs were chucked out in the process.

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    Fixed: Rumor has it that some users have encountered a flickering IP address in the connection status bar. We’ve checked – nothing paranormal here.
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    Better: A few minor Meshnet improvements, both visual and under the hood.

We’re elevating your online security one release at a time. This update comes with improvements and fixes for a top-notch NordVPN experience.

Have you already tried connecting remote devices in Meshnet, our latest big feature? Now is the perfect time to do so, as we continue to improve Meshnet with this release.

New feature: Meshnet! From now on, you only need the NordVPN app with Meshnet enabled to connect to remote devices securely. Link up to 10 of your own devices and 50 devices of other NordVPN users. Meshnet is great for accessing and sharing files, playing multiplayer games, or getting some work done on shared projects!

We’re elevating your online security one release at a time. This update comes with improvements and fixes for a top-notch NordVPN experience.

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    Voice actions: When you feel more talky than typey, use your voice to secure your connection. Now you can ask Google Assistant to open the NordVPN app and connect via Quick Connect or to a VPN server in a specific country.
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    Improvement potpourri: revamped connection indicators, refined German translations, smoother behavior of the server location bubbles.

We’re elevating your online security one release at a time. This update comes with improvements and fixes for a top-notch NordVPN experience.

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    We tweaked the location bubble clustering to make the map more thumb-friendly.
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    A few visual and performance fixes to make the NordVPN app experience more delightful.

There’s a new Profile section accessible from the bottom menu – and it’s all about you! Check your subscription status, access VPN settings, find handy shortcuts, and see key protection stats at a glance. Are there any leaks detected by Dark Web Monitor? Is there an update available? Profile covers these questions too.

We’re elevating your online security one release at a time. This update comes with improvements and fixes for a top-notch NordVPN experience.

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    Selecting a specific location bubble in the map can be quite a task when locations are close to each other. We made a few adjustments at our end to minimize your efforts.
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    Minor tweaks and fixes under the hood to make the NordVPN app work better for you. Because routine maintenance is just as important as a new shiny feature.
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    Windows down, warm breeze, soft tunes poppin’… The new settler is rolling into the prime neighborhood called your home screen. Who’s this? Well, it’s the NordVPN widget. It lets you connect to VPN without opening the app, see protection status at glance, and know the country you’re connected to.
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    A few accessibility improvements are in place.

For a top-notch VPN experience, routine maintenance is just as important as a new shiny feature. So nothing grand this time – just a selection of tweaks and fixes to make the NordVPN app work better for you. Sending good vibes your way!

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    Look up – and you might see a UFO, a billionaire, or a shooting star. Look down – and you’ll see a bottom navigation bar for quicker and more convenient access to destinations within our app. Now there are two: the VPN map with country servers and the notifications section.
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    A few tweaks – both in performance and design – for a more delightful VPN app experience.

We’re channeling our inner geographer this time:

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    Location pins have transformed into location bubbles (*gasp*). After all these years. But hey, they’re still blue – even with the millennial purple trend going strong.
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    For countries with VPN servers in several cities, you will now see those cities on the map when you zoom in.
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    Depending on a zoom level, you’ll either see all location bubbles or bubble clusters by areas. So now nothing’s overlapping, and, hopefully, there’s more convenience for you.

Don’t have the NordVPN app yet? Download it now.


Eglė Juodytė
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Eglė is a UX writer at NordVPN. She designs delightful user experiences with words and shares product updates with our blog readers.

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