VMware Horizon Client APK
App information
Version 8.13.1 (#1241220092)
Updated 2025-01-23
APK Size 15.4 MB
Requires Android Android 8.0+ (Oreo)
Offered by VMware, Inc.
Category Free Business App
App id com.vmware.view.client.android
Developer's notes Provides access to VMware Horizon virtual desktops and hosted applications.
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Table of contents
Latest updates
What's new in VMware Horizon Client 8.13.1
o Added support for TLS 1.3 to secure connections
• Bad connection warning
o Warning to let you know if there is an issue with your network
Editor's review
Download the latest VMware Horizon Client application, version 8.13.1, compatible with Windows 10/11 (using emulators such as Bluestacks), Android devices. This free Business app is developed by VMware, Inc. and is easy to download and install.
Previous versions, including 8.13.1, 8.8.1, are also available. If you need help or have any problems, please let us know.
Description
IMPORTANT NOTE: A VMware Horizon virtual desktop or hosted application is required to use the VMware Horizon Client for Android. Contact your IT department for further assistance.
This app uses the Device Administrator permission.
FEATURES:
ENHANCED USER EXPERIENCE
The VMware Blast Extreme protocol used with Horizon 7 is designed and optimized for mobile users. Blast Extreme leverages H.264 hardware decoding to deliver the best remote experience while reducing power consumption.
LEAVE THE DESKTOP BEHIND WITH HOSTED APPLICATIONS
VMware Horizon 6 and later supports hosted applications in addition to virtual desktops. With hosted applications, leave the desktop behind and run applications like local Android apps.
BEST OF BOTH WORLDS
Unity Touch bridges the gap between your touch screen and your Windows applications. With Unity Touch, you can easily browse, search, and open Windows applications & files, choose favorite applications and files, and switch between running applications all without the Start Menu or Task Bar.
UNMATCHED PERFORMANCE
The adaptive capabilities of the Blast Extreme and PCoIP display protocol make your virtual desktop fast and responsive regardless of whether you are connecting over your corporate WiFi network or over cellular connection at a local café.
SECURE FROM ANY LOCATION
Whether you’re at your desk or away from the office, you’re always secure with VMware Horizon. Leverage smart card authentication with the Biometric Associates baiMobile smart card readers. Use the newly integrated RSA soft token for simpler access.
NOTE REGARDING APPLICATION PERMISSIONS: When you install the VMware Horizon Client, you will be prompted to allow the app to read phone status and identity. These permissions are due to the integrated RSA SDK and the RSA soft token feature. For security purposes, the RSA SDK requires access to the phone state, device's network state and Wi-Fi state in order to verify the device's identity.
For more information, refer to RSA FAQ: http://www.rsa.com/android/help120.htm
EULA
http://www.vmware.com/download/eula/
App permissions
VMware Horizon Client 8.13.1 APK requires following permissions:
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows applications to access information about Wi-Fi networks.
Required to be able to access the camera device.
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows an app to use fingerprint hardware.
Allows access to the vibrator.
Allows read only access to phone state, including the phone number of the device, current cellular network information, the status of any ongoing calls, and a list of any PhoneAccounts registered on the device.
Allows an application to record audio.
Allows an application to write to external storage.
Allows an app to access precise location.
Allows an app to access approximate location.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.
Allows an application to receive the ACTION_BOOT_COMPLETED that is broadcast after the system finishes booting.
Allows an application to read from external storage.
Ratings and Reviews
Rating: 2.9/5 based on 5K+ reviews
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4 ★ Convient and fast to use
3 ★ Stability can be an issue. Gets irritating having to log back in after app is left running in the background.
1 ★ Really bad app it doesn't let me use windows 10
2 ★ Every time I have to open the browser it says it does not recognize my username and password and i have to make a new one
2 ★ Does not support multiple screens on ChromeOS, main window can be moved across screens but application windows are stuck on device screen, not even able to have them on a "primary" external screen. Otherwise this client works better than the WebStore app but just barely.
3 ★ The current version of this app cannot perform DNS resolution. If you enter the hostname of your VM server, it will tell you it cannot connect. If you enter the IP address of the same server, it will work fine. The current version of this app also requires permission to make phone calls, for seemingly no reason. If you deny it, it crashes. If you allow it, it works fine. As long as you keep these two baffling bugs in mind, you'll have no problem accessing a VM with this app; but I can't imagine how it got published in this state.
2 ★ This app worked really nicely until recently when it started logging me off repeatedly after login when it should have been loading my desktop. (Using a Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 on Oreo.) Based on comments here, I uninstalled the current version and went back to version 4.9. Seems to be working fine again. However, I look forward to hearing that VMware gets this fixed! (Low rating due to all the hassle figuring out how to get it going again. Would have been 5 stars otherwise. )
4 ★ --Final Update-- After stop using it for almost a month, I decided to give it another try since I forgot to bring my work laptop. Surprisingly, it stopped trying to launch Chrome and worked like I expected it too. Not sure what changed and don't recall seeing any updates. Give it total of 4 stars. --Second Update-- After using this app for a while now, I found some annoying points about it. First is the fact that both Horizon and Workspace One app keeps trying to launch through Chrome. Even after logging in through the browser, when I try to connect to my VDI, it keeps trying to launch chrome itself. It makes me wonder what the point of installing both of these apps. Removing 1 star due to poor implementation. --UPDATE-- Managed to get it working almost 2 week later. After trying it out I found myself pleased with the result. With such a small display, it is definitely not great to work on. However, perfect for emergency situations. Also, this app plus Samsung Dex is a great combination. --First Post-- Doesn't work. Getting error code 503 when trying to connect. It works fine when opening through browser so most likely the problem is related to app.
2 ★ Hi team, This app was pretty much working seamlessly fine till version 4.9.0 and I have used it for 1+ year. But with updates coming after 4.9.0, I am not able to use the mobile due to some upgrade issue, hence i have to downgrade the app to 4.9.0 to make it workable. it's my humble request to product team to look into the issue and resolve please.
4 ★ Don't know about others but working great for me.. was able to connect with mobile data and wifi.. great work.. just a little problem. When i open keyboard.. cant see what i am typing on screen as keyboard is opaque .. i think it should be made translucent so that i can also see what is happening on screen... Otherwise good work..
1 ★ There are 3 months and NO reply. I see other user having the same problem... Hello, I have Samsung A70. After upgrading to Android 10. Your App stopped working. Message displayed is: 'Unable to connect to server. Operation in progress. Try again.' I try to uninstall and re install your latest Version. This did not work. Any ideas please. It stopping me to work☹.Not haappy!
5 ★ This app works great and is hands down the best way to remote into VDI from any device, even mobile phones. You must have your server network, firewall and VMware connection servers setup properly to get full use of this app. Tip: PCoIP will give you the best overall feel and performance. VMware Blast is great but does not give you the "like a desktop" feel. It meant more for the convenience of the HTML5 browser interface. You can use RDP but that's at your own risk.
1 ★ Once again VMware have buggered up the APP. Previous version was OK, Don't update to this version 4.10.0, Running on my Samsung S7, screen resolution has decided to be tiny, the login parts of the App are huge. Options for Mouse pad etc. don't fit on screen, mouse pointer can't be seen. Samsung keyboard stays on top, have to hit back button. All in all they have stuffed it AGAIN. I don't know who does there real world testing, obviously someone who doesn't live in the real world !!!
2 ★ Mobile upgrades for Apple and Android will no longer connect to virtual desktops, displaying "Remote Session Disconnected" immediately upon connection. Sometimes, another error comes up, stating, "The display protocol for this desktop is currently not available. Please contact your system administrator. Please check it and try again."
2 ★ This app causes Chrome OS to crash. I gave this two stars, because it's better than the native Chrome OS Horizon client, but if you have this app open in one user profile, then try to switch to another user profile, Chrome OS immediately crashes, and you lose all unsaved work in both profiles. If you use multiple user profiles in Chrome OS, do NOT switch to another user profile while this app is running. If it wasn't for this major issue, I would have given the app four stars.
Previous versions
VMware Horizon Client 8.13.1 APK for Windows (#1241220092, 15.4 MB)
VMware Horizon Client 8.8.1 APK for Windows (#1230201110, 14.3 MB)
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