Remote Desktop 8

Name: Remote Desktop 8
Rating: 3.9054945 (114522 reviews)
Author: Microsoft Corporation

By: Microsoft Corporation App

Microsoft Remote Desktop provides remote access to Windows desktops and apps.

This app was removed from Google Play Store on 2025-10-16

Overview

Removed

Downloads

15,027,235

Data as of 2025-10-16

Rating:

3.91

(114,522)

Version:

8.1.82.445

Last updated: 2021-04-26

Features & Capabilities

Microsoft Remote Desktop 8

Microsoft Remote Desktop 8 allows you to connect to remote Windows desktops and virtual apps provided by your IT admin. Whether you're at home or on the go, stay productive by accessing your PC or server remotely. The app supports rich multi-touch gestures, secure connections, and high-quality audio/video streaming to deliver a seamless remote desktop experience.

Key Features

Access Windows Professional, Enterprise, and Server editions remotely
Connect through Remote Desktop Gateway for enhanced security
Manage multiple connections easily via the Connection Center
Enjoy smooth multi-touch gesture support
Access local storage when enabled for greater flexibility

Learn more about usage and support at the official Microsoft links provided in the app description. Microsoft Remote Desktop 8 is ideal for users needing reliable and secure remote access to their Windows environments.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Communication

By:

Microsoft Corporation

Downloads:

15,027,235

Rating:

3.91

(114,522)

Version:

8.1.82.445 Last updated: 2021-04-26

Creation date:

2013-09-27

Email:

rd*****@microsoft.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2025-10-16

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Developed by:

Microsoft Corporation

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.microsoft.rdc.android

Email:

rd*****@microsoft.com

Website:

https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?LinkId=324281

User Reviews

Users praise the app’s straightforward, PC-like RDP experience and reliable keyboard/input behavior (especially vs the newer client). Major repeated problems are lack of support for recent Android versions, connection instability/disconnects, and difficulty setting up due to scant documentation or poor tutorials. Several users prefer this older build over the newer, buggier releases.

Pros

Reliable/classic version works well when connected — behaves like a real PC/desktop app
Good keyboard/input compatibility (notably on Chromebooks) compared with the newer release
Simple and effective interface — users report it works as expected and is helpful
Generally praised for core RDP functionality when setup succeeds

Cons

Not compatible with many newer Android versions/devices (multiple reports of Android 15/16 and new phones unsupported)
Frequent disconnects and stability issues/crashes reported
Difficult to set up; insufficient or unclear tutorials and troubleshooting help
Newer app versions introduce bugs or poorer behavior compared with this version (keyboard problems, crashes)