# SonicWall Mobile Connect

> SonicWall Mobile Connect for Android

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.sonicwall.mobileconnect](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.sonicwall.mobileconnect)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.sonicwall.mobileconnect`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** SonicWall Cloud
- **Category:** BUSINESS
- **Downloads:** 727,927
- **Rating:** 2.59 / 5 (1,808 ratings)
- **Version:** 5.0.26
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-16
- **First published:** 2012-02-26
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 31 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-20
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sonicwall.mobileconnect)
- **Website:** [https://www.sonicwall.com](https://www.sonicwall.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.sonicwall.com/legal/privacy-statement/](https://www.sonicwall.com/legal/privacy-statement/)

## Description

SonicWall Mobile Connect™ offers users secure, encrypted SSL VPN access to corporate and academic networks via Android devices, enabling anytime, anywhere connectivity to essential applications such as email and virtual desktops. It supports Android 10 or higher and requires a concurrent user license on compatible SonicWall firewall or Secure Mobile Access (SMA) appliances.

Compatible SonicWall solutions include TZ, NSA, E-Class NSA, SuperMassive Series firewalls running SonicOS 5.9+, and SMA 100 or 1000 Series appliances with specified firmware versions. This free app ensures secure and reliable network access, ideal for remote workers and students seeking seamless connectivity.

## Rankings

- #81,905 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SYSTEM_EXEMPTED`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_EXACT_ALARM`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android:activate_vpn`
- `com.sonicwall.mobileconnect.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

User reviews point to strong capabilities like accessing censored content and remote network resources, plus stable performance after firmware updates. However, the app is frequently hindered by reliability issues (disconnections, DNS problems), missing features (no split tunneling), protocol/port limitations (SSL-only, IPsec/GVC gaps), and device/OS compatibility problems (Samsung devices, Android 15). UI glitches and login crashes are also noted. Overall, usefulness is offset by consistency and compatibility concerns across devices and environments.

### Pros

- Allows access to websites and online resources that are state-censored.
- Provides access to UK services (e.g., Netflix and BBC iPlayer) when outside the UK.
- Enables remote network access, including browsing network files and remote printing.
- Relatively reliable in some configurations and remains functional after firmware updates.
- Simple and useful for work; generally easy to use.

### Cons

- Unreliable connectivity with frequent disconnections and DNS issues.
- No split tunneling option, which limits use in the field.
- SSL-only protocol with limited port support and missing IPsec/GVC options (TZ600 port issues).
- UI/compatibility problems on certain devices/OS versions (e.g., Samsung devices, Android 15, OS updates breaking functionality).
- Password/login screen crashes and occasional spinner/connection-timeouts when connecting.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.sonicwall.mobileconnect)