# VMNetX

> Launch archival software in the cloud and use it from your Android tablet.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/org.olivearchive.vmnetx.android](https://chrome-stats.com/d/org.olivearchive.vmnetx.android)

## Overview

- **ID:** `org.olivearchive.vmnetx.android`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** CMUSatyaLab
- **Category:** PRODUCTIVITY
- **Downloads:** 16,540
- **Rating:** 2.39 / 5 (220 ratings)
- **Version:** 0.2.3
- **Last updated:** 2016-08-25
- **First published:** 2015-03-12
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.olivearchive.vmnetx.android)
- **Website:** [https://olivearchive.org/](https://olivearchive.org/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://github.com/cmusatyalab/vmnetx-android](https://github.com/cmusatyalab/vmnetx-android)

## Description

**VMNetX** is an Android thin client designed to connect you seamlessly to the VMNetX virtual machine execution system, brought to you by the Olive Executable Archive. This innovative extension allows you to launch archival software in the cloud and use it directly from your Android tablet, providing mobility and flexibility for accessing specialized archival tools.

Unlike traditional apps, VMNetX does not appear as an icon in the Android launcher. Instead, it activates by launching a virtual machine from compatible websites, ensuring a streamlined experience. The software is open source and distributed under the GNU General Public License v2, with complete source code available for review and contributions. Development continues actively on GitHub, inviting participation from the community. Harness cloud technology with VMNetX to effortlessly run and manage archival software wherever you are.

## Rankings

- #466,202 — Overall

## Review summary

### Pros

- Nice app, but there should be instruction or at least put olive archive link in description some users are troubled

### Cons

- Cannot open the app or find an install option
- No app icon appears on the phone after installation
- Users report issues with uninstalling the app
- General frustration with the app's functionality

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/org.olivearchive.vmnetx.android)