bVNC: Secure VNC Viewer

bVNC is a highly secure, fast, and open-source remote desktop solution that supports VNC and SSH connections across various operating systems including Windows, Linux, and Mac. If you're looking for a robust remote desktop experience on iOS or Mac OS X, you can now access bVNC Pro at the Apple App Store:

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

Please show your support for this GPL open-source project by purchasing the donation version, bVNC Pro!

For detailed release notes, visit:

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

To access older versions or report bugs, head over to:

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

If you have any questions, we encourage you to engage with our community on the forum rather than leaving a negative review:

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

Explore other offerings from the developer, such as the RDP Client, aRDP, available on Google Play:

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

For Proxmox and oVirt users, consider Opaque, also available on Google Play:

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

bVNC offers a comprehensive set of features designed to enhance your remote desktop experience:

• Compatibility with Windows, Mac, Linux, BSD, or any OS with a VNC server installed
• Master password support and multi-factor SSH authentication in the Pro version
• Intuitive multi-touch control for remote mouse operations, 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 support
• Two-finger drag for scrolling and pinch-zoom capabilities
• Options like Force Landscape, Immersive Mode, and Keep Screen Awake
• Dynamic resolution adjustments for seamless control over virtual machines from BIOS to OS
• Full rotation and multi-language support
• Complete mouse functionality and full desktop visibility even with the soft keyboard extended
• Secure connections via SSH tunneling, AnonTLS, and VeNCrypt (excluding RealVNC encryption)
• High-grade encryption surpassing RDP, utilizing SSH and VeNCrypt to thwart man-in-the-middle attacks
• AutoX session discovery and creation similar to NX client
• Efficient Tight and CopyRect encodings for swift updates
• Adjustable color depth for slower connections
• Seamless copy/paste integration
• Enhanced features like Samsung DEX support, Alt-Tab, Start Button, and Ctrl+Space capture
• SSH public/private key support with the ability to import encrypted/unencrypted RSA keys in PEM format
• Versatile scaling modes including Zoomable, Fit to Screen, and One to One
• Multiple input modes: Two Direct, one Simulated Touchpad, and one Single-handed
• In single-handed mode, long-tap offers various click, drag, scroll, and zoom options
• Broad VNC server compatibility including TightVNC, UltraVNC, TigerVNC, and RealVNC
• Support for Mac OS X's built-in remote desktop server (ARD) and authentication
• Stowable on-screen keys and right-click functionality with the Back button
• D-pad for arrow navigation with rotation capability
• Hardware/FlexT9 keyboard support
• View-only mode for passive monitoring
• In-app help covering usage, connection setup, and input modes
• Recommended use with Hacker's Keyboard for optimal experience

For detailed setup instructions on various platforms, refer to the following resources:

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
  • 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:

• 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

For the latest source code, visit:

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