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Simple RTSP viewer for IP cameras

Version
2.5.1
Size
27.6 MB
Updated
May 10, 2026
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About this app

Simple Android mobile app for playing RTSP streams from IP cameras

Features:

* View RTSP streams from any IP cameras, including H.265+. * Multiple video cameras on a single screen. * Image zoom. * 2 channel cameras support * Watching videos via SFTP protocol. * Motion detection support. * Maximum connection speed. * Extreme ease of navigation and control. * Ability to switch TCP/UDP protocol. This option is important while viewing cameras over the Internet, where UDP may not be supported or may not work well.

IMPORTANT NOTE. The app is focused on data security and privacy. It does not collect or process any information about the user. The data is not sent to any servers, including Google's technical infrastructure or camera manufacturers' cloud storage.

Licensed under GPL-2.0-or-later.

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What's New in v2.5.1

Imported from the F-Droid repository index.

  • - Fix for muting in groups
  • - Component update

Version history

v2.5.1Latest
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May 10, 2026 · 27.6 MB · Android API 2436 · code 1010134

Imported from the F-Droid repository index.

  • - Fix for muting in groups
  • - Component update
INTERNETPOST_NOTIFICATIONSWAKE_LOCKACCESS_NETWORK_STATERECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETEDFOREGROUND_SERVICEcom.vladpen.cams.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

SHA-256 701d4461a877f065e39953eccd3e5148de8049d9bb85e77582ae7e966e4f6f90

v2.5
Signature continuous

Mar 11, 2026 · 27.7 MB · Android API 2436 · code 1010133

Imported from the F-Droid repository index.

  • Edge-to-Edge video
INTERNETPOST_NOTIFICATIONSWAKE_LOCKACCESS_NETWORK_STATERECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETEDFOREGROUND_SERVICEcom.vladpen.cams.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

SHA-256 58396732b196c61076fa3a3ed0e2fe683d1742d0d7e4a1db49c90cd1d66c7e97

v2.4.4
Signature continuous

Oct 25, 2025 · 27.6 MB · Android API 2436 · code 1010132

Imported from the F-Droid repository index.

  • Component update
INTERNETPOST_NOTIFICATIONSWAKE_LOCKACCESS_NETWORK_STATERECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETEDFOREGROUND_SERVICEcom.vladpen.cams.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

SHA-256 86db62130963836cbaf78bcd46f62dde752605a798f43be95b5e43819c644a11

Will it run on your device?

CompatibilityLikely to run

78%

  • Runs on a broad range of modern Android versions.
  • ABI coverage is focused on newer 64-bit devices.
  • Aligned with the latest Android target SDK expectations.
What changed in this release
Size delta
-0.1 MB
Added permissions
None
Removed permissions
None

Installation Guide

1

Open Settings on your Android device

2

Go to Security → Unknown sources (or Install unknown apps)

3

Enable "Allow from this source" for your browser or file manager

4

Open the downloaded APK file from your Downloads folder

5

Tap "Install" and wait for installation to complete

6

Launch the app from your home screen

Make sure to re-enable Unknown Sources restrictions after installation for security.

How to install this safely

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How to roll back to an earlier version

If the current release misbehaves, 2.5 is the last build before it. Android will not install an older version code over a newer one, so you must uninstall Cams first — which clears its local data unless you have a backup. Reinstall the older APK only if its signing fingerprint matches the build you already trust, and check the API range: an older release may target an Android version your device has moved past.

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App Information

Developer
F-Droid
Category
Photography
Android
7.0+
Architectures
arm64-v8a
Version
2.5.1 (code 1010134)
Size
27.6 MB
Updated
May 10, 2026
Package name
com.vladpen.cams

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SHA-256 Hash

701d4461a877f065e39953eccd3e5148de8049d9bb85e77582ae7e966e4f6f90

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Permissions Required

INTERNET
POST_NOTIFICATIONS
WAKE_LOCK
ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
FOREGROUND_SERVICE
com.vladpen.cams.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

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