Download the APK
Open this page on your Android device and tap Download APK. If the browser warns about the file type, choose Download anyway.
Android download
Nthbe for Android
Secure tunnel, outbound policy, traffic visibility and private Mesh on Android phones and tablets, from a signed APK.
- Android 8.0 or later on 64-bit phones and tablets
- Rules, Global and Direct outbound modes
- Private Mesh access on Android 12 and later
- App Rules for the apps you choose on Android 10 and later
- Signed updates installed from inside the app
The first Android release will appear here as soon as it is published. Use the iPhone, iPad or Mac app in the meantime. iPhone and iPad · Mac
Installation
Install in a few steps.
Nthbe for Android is downloaded from this website, so Android asks once before installing it.
Allow the installation
Open the downloaded file. If Android blocks apps from this source, tap Settings, turn on Allow from this source for your browser or Files app, then go back.
Install and open Nthbe
Nthbe installs as a new app. It does not replace or remove the older LadderVPN app.
Agree and sign in
Choose Agree & Continue on the privacy notice, then sign in with your Nthbe account or create one.
Allow the VPN connection
Choose a server and tap Start, then tap OK on the Android connection request. Only one VPN can run at a time, so stop other VPN apps first.
Keep Nthbe current
Nthbe checks for signed updates. The first time, allow Nthbe under Install unknown apps, then confirm the update. Your sign-in and settings are kept.
Platform details
Before you install.
Device requirements, how to check the download and what to do if Android refuses the package.
Requirements
Android 8.0 or later on a 64-bit phone or tablet. Private Mesh needs Android 12 or later. Turn on notifications for Nthbe to see the connection status.
Verify the download
Install only files downloaded from www.nthbe.com or download.nthbe.com. The SHA-256 of the current APK is shown above; compare it before installing if your device asks.
If installation fails
App not installed or a package conflict means an earlier Nthbe test build is installed: uninstall Nthbe (not LadderVPN), install again and sign in. A parsing error means the device runs a version older than Android 8.0 or supports 32-bit apps only.
Installation
Need help installing on Android?
Use the contact form for installation, account or connection questions. Include your Android version and device model.