bVNC is a secure, fast, and open-source VNC and SSH Remote Desktop solution that works seamlessly across Windows, Linux, and Mac platforms. If you're using iOS or Mac OS X, you can now access bVNC on the App Store by downloading bVNC Pro at this link. By choosing the donation version, bVNC Pro, you directly support the development of this GPL open-source software.

Stay updated with the latest enhancements and fixes by checking the release notes at GitHub. For those interested in older versions or looking to report bugs, visit GitHub releases and GitHub issues, respectively. If you have any questions, rather than leaving a negative review, join the discussion on our forum to benefit the community.

Explore other tools from the same developer, such as the RDP client aRDP available on Google Play, and Opaque for Proxmox and oVirt, also on Google Play.

bVNC's robust feature set includes:

• Compatibility with Windows, Mac, Linux, BSD, or any OS with a VNC server installed.
• Master password and multi-factor (two-factor) SSH authentication in the Pro version.
• Multi-touch control for remote mouse operations, including left, right, and middle clicks, drag and drop, scrolling, and pinch-zoom.
• Support for Force Landscape, Immersive Mode, and keeping the screen awake.
• Dynamic resolution changes for seamless desktop reconfiguration and VM control from BIOS to OS.
• Full rotation, multi-language, and full mouse support.
• Full desktop visibility even when the soft keyboard is extended.
• Secure connection options with SSH tunneling, AnonTLS, and VeNCrypt (note: does not support RealVNC encryption).
• High-grade encryption surpassing RDP through SSH and VeNCrypt, safeguarding against man-in-the-middle attacks.
• AutoX session discovery/creation, Tight and CopyRect encodings, and color depth reduction over slow links.
• Copy/paste integration, Samsung DEX support, Alt-Tab, Start Button, and Ctrl+Space captures.
• SSH public/private key support with encrypted/unencrypted RSA keys in PEM format.
• Various scaling and input modes, including zoomable, Fit to Screen, and One to One scaling, as well as Direct, Simulated Touchpad, and Single-handed input modes.
• Compatibility with most VNC servers like TightVNC, UltraVNC, TigerVNC, RealVNC, and Mac OS X's built-in remote desktop server (ARD).
• Additional features like stowable on-screen keys, right-click with Back button, D-pad for arrows, hardware/FlexT9 keyboard support, and view-only mode.
• Comprehensive in-app help covering usage, connection setup, and input modes.

For detailed setup instructions on Windows, Linux, and Mac OS X, visit the following resources:

• Windows Instructions:

  • Plain VNC: Link
  • Secure VNC over VeNCrypt: Link
  • Secure VNC over SSH: Link

• Linux Instructions:

  • Plain VNC (Remote Desktop on Ubuntu): Link
    • Note: For Vino (default Ubuntu VNC Server), first run: gsettings set org.gnome.Vino require-encryption false
  • AutoX Secure VNC over SSH: Link

• Mac OS X Remote Desktop Instructions:

  • Plain VNC: Link
  • Secure VNC over SSH: Link

For the source code, visit GitHub.

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 and 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