bVNC: Secure VNC Viewer

Secure, fast, and open-source, bVNC provides robust VNC and SSH Remote Desktop access for Windows, Linux, and Mac users. If you're looking to use bVNC on iOS or macOS, you can now download bVNC Pro from the Apple App Store at this link. By purchasing the donation version, bVNC Pro, you're directly supporting the development of this GPL open-source software.

For the latest updates, check out the release notes on GitHub: CHANGELOG-bVNC. If you're using an older version, you can find them here: Releases. Should you encounter any issues, please report them at the dedicated issues page: Report Bugs.

If you have any questions or need assistance, we encourage you to engage with our community rather than leaving a negative review. Visit our forum to get help and share insights: bVNC Forum.

For those interested in other remote desktop solutions, consider checking out my RDP Client, aRDP, available on Google Play: aRDP. If you're using Proxmox or oVirt, Opaque might be the tool you need: Opaque.

bVNC is designed to offer secure, open-source VNC connectivity with a variety of features:

• Compatible with Windows, Mac, Linux, BSD, or any other OS equipped with a VNC server.
• Master password support and multi-factor SSH authentication available in the Pro version.
• Multi-touch controls for intuitive mouse navigation: one-finger tap for left-click, two-finger tap for right-click, and three-finger tap for middle-click.
• Drag and drop functionality with all mouse buttons if the first finger remains on the screen.
• Two-finger drag for scrolling and pinch-to-zoom capabilities.
• Options for Force Landscape, Immersive Mode, and keeping the screen awake.
• Dynamic resolution changes for seamless desktop reconfiguration and control over virtual machines from BIOS to OS.
• Full rotation support and multi-language interface.
• Comprehensive mouse support and full desktop visibility even when the soft keyboard is active.
• Secure connections via SSH tunneling, AnonTLS, and VeNCrypt (note: does not support RealVNC encryption).
• High-grade encryption surpassing RDP standards with SSH and VeNCrypt to thwart man-in-the-middle attacks.
• AutoX session discovery and creation, similar to an NX client.
• Efficient Tight and CopyRect encodings for swift updates.
• Adjustable color depth for slower connections.
• Seamless copy/paste integration.
• Support for Samsung DEX, Alt-Tab, Start Button, and Ctrl+Space captures.
• SSH public/private key authentication with the ability to import encrypted/unencrypted RSA keys in PEM format.
• Various scaling modes including Zoomable, Fit to Screen, and One to One.
• Multiple input modes: Two Direct, one Simulated Touchpad, and one Single-handed mode with options for different clicks, drag modes, scroll, and zoom.
• Compatibility with most VNC servers like TightVNC, UltraVNC, TigerVNC, and RealVNC, as well as Mac OS X's built-in remote desktop server (ARD) and Mac OS X authentication.
• Stowable on-screen keys, right-click functionality with the Back button, D-pad for arrows, and support for hardware/FlexT9 keyboards.
• View-only mode and in-app help for usage, connection setup, and input modes.
• Recommended use with Hacker's Keyboard.

For detailed instructions on setting up bVNC with different operating systems, refer to the following links:

• Windows Setup:

  • Plain VNC
  • Secure VNC over VeNCrypt
  • Secure VNC over SSH

• Linux Setup:

  • Plain VNC (Remote Desktop on Ubuntu)
  • Note: For Ubuntu's Vino server, disable encryption with: gsettings set org.gnome.Vino require-encryption false
  • AutoX Secure VNC over SSH

• Mac OS X Remote Desktop Setup:

  • Plain VNC
  • Secure VNC over SSH

For those interested in the source code, you can explore it here: bVNC Code.

What's New in the Latest Version v5.5.8

Last updated on Oct 24, 2024

• v5.5.8: Fixed a bug causing crashes related to the master password.
• v5.5.7: Enhanced stability across the app.
• v5.5.6: Stopped prompting for the Master Password upon disconnection.
• v5.4.8: Added support for ACTION_BUTTON_PRESS and ACTION_BUTTON_RELEASE mouse actions.
• v5.4.7: Introduced a new round icon.
• v5.3.5: Improved icon resolution.
• v5.3.4: Added a new app banner for Android TV and fixed issues with toolbar position not being restored.
• v5.3.3: Enabled back button to disconnect on Android TV, showed default settings icon, and introduced a new show keyboard icon and function for Android TV.

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