Device: Xiaomi Pad 6
OS: Harmony 2 ( based on Android 14)
Hey guys,
i want to explain how u could verify ur Downloads from Mullvad with an Android Device.
1. Download necessary Apps form an Source like F-Droid/Github/Playstore:
- Termux ( small linux like emulator)
- X-plore File Manager ( u could try to use another File Explorer but on my System only these seems to work)
1.2 Start the Termux App:
- 1.2.3 Install necessary Packages:
Write the following in the command line and see if u have all recommended packages may it still installed with the latest version.
pkg install wget then hit enter
pkg install gnupg then hit enter
1.2.4. Download the Mullvad singing key.
wget https://mullvad.net/media/mullvad-code-signing.asc
1.2.5 Import the signing key:
gpg --import mullvad-code-signing.asc
1.2.6 Verify that the key is added.
gpg --fingerprint admin@mullvad.net
1.2.7 Sign the key:
gpg --gen-key
Enter your "Real name" (use a fake name if you want to be anonymous) and an "Email address" and enter "O". Then enter a password and click on OK.
1.28 Sign the Mullvad Key:
gpg --sign-key admin@mullvad.net
Then u see a message. Type "y" and hit enter
1.3 Download and Verify the Mullvad App:
wget --trust-server-names https://mullvad.net/download/app/apk/latest
wget --trust-server-names https://mullvad.net/download/app/apk/latest/signature
1.4 Verify the AppFile.
gpg --verify MullvadVPN-*.apk.asc
Then it will come an Message like this:
gpg: assuming signed data in 'MullvadVPN-2025.1.apk'
gpg: Signature made 2025-03-20 19:28:33 +0100 CET
gpg: using RSA key CA83A46153BC58D69518ED49A26581F219C8314C
gpg: Good signature from "Mullvad (code signing) <admin@mullvad.net>" [full]
2. Start the xplore Manager.
- 2.1 Navigate to the Termux folder
On the Left, Switch to the Folder internal Storage and navigate per tapping to the the Android/Data/com.termux Folder
Now u got a message that ure not able to access it. Tap on Continue.
Note: on my Android System im wasnt able to permit access for the xplore manager, so i had to use the the Standard File Manager which is rising up after Tapping Continue.
- 2.2 Install the verified APK
- Now u can install the APK Mullvad File from this Location.
- May u got an Window that u have to tap on for installing it from this location check that i understand the risks, wait 10 sec and just press OK
- After the installation u can if u want remove the permission. Go into ur Android Settings -> Search for sth like. " Install unkown apps". Search for the File Manager and remove the permission
I hope u could help someone to be sure that his downloaded Mullvad apk is safe for installing it.
Best regards
