bVNC: Secure VNC Viewer

Secure, fast, and open-source, bVNC is your go-to VNC and SSH Remote Desktop solution for Windows, Linux, and Mac. If you're using iOS or Mac OS X, you can now get bVNC on your device by downloading bVNC Pro from the App Store:

https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/bvnc-pro/id1506461202

Support the development of this GPL open-source software by purchasing the donation version, bVNC Pro!

Stay up-to-date with the latest enhancements and fixes by checking out the release notes:

https://github.com/iiordanov/remote-desktop-clients/blob/master/bVNC/CHANGELOG-bVNC

For those needing older versions, they are available here:

https://github.com/iiordanov/remote-desktop-clients/releases

Encountered a bug? Report it here to help improve the software:

https://github.com/iiordanov/remote-desktop-clients/issues

If you have questions, please engage with the community on our forum rather than leaving a negative review. This way, everyone can benefit from the answers:

https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/bvnc-ardp-aspice-opaque-remote-desktop-clients

Explore more of my work with the RDP Client, aRDP:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.iiordanov.freeaRDP

For users of Proxmox and oVirt, check out Opaque:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.undatech.opaque

bVNC is a secure, open-source VNC client, offering a range of features to enhance your remote desktop experience:

• Compatible with Windows, Mac, Linux, BSD, or any OS with a VNC server
• Master password support in the Pro version
• Multi-factor (two-factor) SSH authentication in the Pro version
• Multi-touch control over the remote mouse, including one-finger tap for left-click, two-finger tap for right-click, and three-finger tap for middle-click
• Drag and drop functionality with left, right, and middle button if the first tapping finger is not lifted
• Scrolling with a two-finger drag
• Pinch-zoom capabilities
• Options for Force Landscape, Immersive Mode, and Keep Screen Awake
• Dynamic resolution changes for seamless desktop reconfiguration and control over virtual machines from BIOS to OS
• Full rotation support
• Multi-language interface
• Comprehensive mouse support
• Full desktop visibility even when the soft keyboard is extended
• Secure connections via SSH tunneling, AnonTLS, and VeNCrypt (RealVNC encryption not supported)
• High-grade encryption surpassing RDP with SSH and VeNCrypt to prevent man-in-the-middle attacks
• AutoX session discovery and creation similar to NX client
• Efficient updates with Tight and CopyRect encodings
• Option to reduce color depth for slower connections
• Copy and paste integration
• Samsung DEX, Alt-Tab, and Start Button capture
• Ctrl+Space capture
• SSH public/private key support
• Ability to import encrypted/unencrypted RSA keys in PEM format
• Zoomable, Fit to Screen, and One to One scaling modes
• Various input modes including Two Direct, one Simulated Touchpad, and one Single-handed mode
• In single-handed mode, long-tap for various click options, drag modes, scroll, and zoom
• Compatibility with most VNC servers like TightVNC, UltraVNC, TigerVNC, and RealVNC
• Support for Mac OS X built-in remote desktop server (ARD) and Mac OS X authentication
• Does not support RealVNC encryption; use VNC over SSH or VeNCrypt instead
• Stowable on-screen keys
• Right-click with Back button
• D-pad for arrows with rotation option
• Hardware/FlexT9 keyboard support
• View-only mode
• In-app help on usage, connection setup, and input modes (accessible via in-app Menu)
• Recommended use with Hacker's Keyboard

For detailed setup instructions, visit:

Windows:

• Plain VNC: http://iiordanov.blogspot.ca/2012/04/how-to-install-and-connect-to-tightvnc.html
• Secure VNC over VeNCrypt: https://groups.google.com/d/msg/bvnc-ardp-aspice-opaque-remote-desktop-clients/c9ptU7UekE4/rOzNlkiaEgAJ
• Secure VNC over SSH: http://iiordanov.blogspot.ca/2012/04/tunneling-vnc-over-ssh-to-windows.html

Linux:

• Plain VNC (Remote Desktop on Ubuntu): Note: To use Vino (default Ubuntu VNC Server), first run: gsettings set org.gnome.Vino require-encryption false. Then follow: http://www.howtoforge.com/configure-remote-access-to-your-ubuntu-desktop
• AutoX Secure VNC over SSH: http://iiordanov.blogspot.ca/2012/10/looking-for-nx-client-for-android-or.html

Mac OS X Remote Desktop:

• Plain VNC: http://iiordanov.blogspot.ca/2012/04/how-to-connect-to-mac-os-x-using-bvnc.html
• Secure VNC over SSH: http://iiordanov.blogspot.ca/2012/04/tunneling-vnc-over-ssh-to-mac-os-x.html

Access the source code here:

https://github.com/iiordanov/remote-desktop-clients

What's New in the Latest Version v5.5.8

Last updated on Oct 24, 2024

v5.5.8

• Bugfix for master password crash

v5.5.7

• Stability improvements

v5.5.6

• Stop asking for Master Password on disconnection

v5.4.8

• Support for ACTION_BUTTON_PRESS and ACTION_BUTTON_RELEASE mouse actions

v5.4.7

• New round icon

v5.3.5

• Improved icon resolution

v5.3.4

• New app banner for Android TV
• Fix for toolbar position not restored

v5.3.3

• Back button disconnects on Android TV
• Show default settings icon on Android TV
• New show keyboard icon and function for Android TV