L2TP/IPsec VPN client for modern Android
About this app
TunnelForge is an Android VPN client for networks that still rely on L2TP/IPsec with IKEv1.
Android 12 removed the built-in L2TP and PPTP VPN options. TunnelForge provides a maintained client path for organizations, schools, universities, and personal networks that cannot immediately replace existing L2TP/IPsec servers.
Features:
* L2TP with optional IPsec IKEv1 * Full-device VPN tunnel mode * Proxy-only mode with local HTTP and SOCKS5 listeners * Per-app routing for include or exclude lists * Multiple profiles with local credential storage * Custom DNS options, including UDP, TCP, TLS, and HTTPS * Configurable MTU * Connection state and detailed local logs
TunnelForge does not provide a VPN service or account. You need access to an existing compatible VPN server.
Licensed under GPL-3.0-only, by EVOKE.
What's New in v0.7.4
Imported from the F-Droid repository index.
Version history
Jul 13, 2026 · 30.8 MB · Android API 31–36 · code 2043
Imported from the F-Droid repository index.
SHA-256 63028720b2af9941f4128160bd1e94e55eca2510587b6031f4cc7120aea4fa3d
Jul 13, 2026 · 29.3 MB · Android API 31–36 · code 2042
Imported from the F-Droid repository index.
SHA-256 6a72bb199dfd4ca7de064a75618fa609b332e4b0bc3fe0525e51615c8141b104
Will it run on your device?
74%
- Targets newer Android builds, so legacy devices may be excluded.
- Multiple CPU architectures are covered.
- Aligned with the latest Android target SDK expectations.
Installation Guide
Open Settings on your Android device
Go to Security → Unknown sources (or Install unknown apps)
Enable "Allow from this source" for your browser or file manager
Open the downloaded APK file from your Downloads folder
Tap "Install" and wait for installation to complete
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, 0.7.4 is the last build before it. Android will not install an older version code over a newer one, so you must uninstall TunnelForge 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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Source code
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SHA-256 Hash
63028720b2af9941f4128160bd1e94e55eca2510587b6031f4cc7120aea4fa3d
Signing certificate
a89390659d3d7a9c6e47d739bba219a439c7e9acc6274d1ebb251118adafe7f0
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