# VMware Horizon Client

> Provides access to VMware Horizon virtual desktops and hosted applications.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.vmware.view.client.android](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.vmware.view.client.android)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.vmware.view.client.android`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Removed
- **Publisher:** Omnissa HoldCo LLC
- **Category:** BUSINESS
- **Downloads:** 1,925,095
- **Rating:** 2.88 / 5 (5,355 ratings)
- **Version:** 8.13.1
- **Last updated:** 2024-12-23
- **First published:** 2011-07-14
- **Size:** 15 MB
- **Data as of:** 2024-12-29
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.vmware.view.client.android)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.omnissa.com/trust-center/#privacy-notices](https://www.omnissa.com/trust-center/#privacy-notices)

## Description

"VMware Horizon Client" is an Android application that allows users to access VMware Horizon virtual desktops and hosted applications securely from their mobile devices. It enhances the user experience with optimized protocols for mobile connectivity, enabling seamless use of Windows applications and files while ensuring security through smart card authentication and RSA soft token integration. With unmatched performance over various networks, it supports both corporate WiFi and cellular connections for flexible remote work.

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_MEDIA_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MANAGE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_USER_PRESENT`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_PASSWORD_COMPLEXITY`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.android.launcher.permission.INSTALL_SHORTCUT`
- `com.vmware.view.client.android.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.vmware.view.client.android.SEND_INTERNAL_BROADCAST`

## Review summary

### Pros

- Works well on multiple devices
- Good performance for text-based tasks
- Useful for remote access to VDI
- Nice ability to turn the screen into a touchpad

### Cons

- Frequent crashes and connection issues
- Keyboard input issues, especially with Samsung devices
- Problems with app updates leading to various bugs
- Interface issues such as sizing and scaling problems

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.vmware.view.client.android)