# Remote Desktop 8

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

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.microsoft.rdc.android](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.microsoft.rdc.android)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.microsoft.rdc.android`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Removed
- **Publisher:** Microsoft Corporation
- **Category:** BUSINESS
- **Downloads:** 15,027,235
- **Rating:** 3.91 / 5 (114,522 ratings)
- **Version:** 8.1.82.445
- **Last updated:** 2021-04-26
- **First published:** 2013-09-27
- **Data as of:** 2025-10-16
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.microsoft.rdc.android)
- **Website:** [https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?LinkId=324281](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?LinkId=324281)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=521839](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=521839)

## Description

## 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.

## Review summary

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)

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.microsoft.rdc.android)