The XNXubd VPN BrowserHub Play Store link previously listed here did not return an app listing in our India-region check. Its older claims about unlimited access, complete anonymity and guaranteed security should not be treated as verified. A similar name on another download site does not establish that it is the same product or developer.
If your goal is a VPN connection for Android browsing, Proton VPN by Proton AG is a currently accessible Play Store option with a free tier. It is a separate VPN app, not a renamed XNXubd product or an identical built-in browser.
What changed in this guide?
The earlier article described Google Play availability as proof that an app was secure and policy-compliant. That was too strong. Store availability helps identify a distribution route; it does not establish that every advertising, privacy or performance claim is true.
We also have no evidence explaining why the old listing was unavailable in this check. Regional availability, device eligibility and a removed listing are different issues. This page does not claim that Google removed the app for a particular policy violation.
How the alternative differs
Proton VPN creates a VPN connection that you can use with your existing browser. Its official listing advertises a free tier and optional paid features. You do not need to move your bookmarks or browsing into an unfamiliar app simply to try its VPN connection.
Free access does not mean that every location, streaming feature or advanced setting is included. Check the current plan details if a particular country or feature matters to you. We have checked the official listing and documentation, but have not measured speed or tested it on your phone.
Set up Proton VPN on Android
- Open the linked Play Store page and check that the developer is Proton AG.
- Install the app if the store offers it for your device. Open it and sign in, or use guest mode if offered.
- Choose the free connection option unless you intentionally want a paid plan.
- Tap Connect and review Android’s VPN connection request before accepting it.
- Wait for the app to report that it is connected, then open your usual browser.
- Use Disconnect inside the VPN app when you want to end that connection.
Proton’s Android setup guide covers current controls. Free-server changes and manual country selection have different limits; do not assume the free plan offers the same choices as a subscription.
What a VPN does not guarantee
A VPN is not complete anonymity. Websites may still recognize a signed-in account or use cookies and other tracking methods. Proton’s own benefits and limitations guide explains this distinction. A VPN also does not automatically make an unknown download safe or give permission to access paid content.
Keep your browser and phone updated, use strong passwords and enable two-factor authentication where available. The FTC’s public Wi-Fi guidance also explains that an encrypted connection can still lead to a scammer’s website. Check the actual website identity before entering sensitive information.
If the VPN will not connect
First confirm that your internet works without the VPN. Then check the app’s error message and official support instructions. Avoid installing a modified APK or broadly disabling security settings as a supposed fix. If your goal is simply ordinary browsing, you can continue using your existing browser while you investigate the connection problem.
How to Uninstall Proton VPN
Disconnect the VPN first. Open Android Settings → Apps, select Proton VPN, and choose Uninstall. Menu names vary by phone. If you chose a paid plan, manage its renewal through the service that billed you; uninstalling is not subscription cancellation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I select any country on the free plan?
Proton’s current Android guide distinguishes an automatic free connection and random server changes from paid manual location selection. Check the choices shown for your plan before relying on a specific country.
Does a VPN hide my signed-in account from websites?
No. A website can still know which account you sign into. A VPN connection does not remove that account identity or automatically clear cookies.
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