Is PadConnect safe?

PadConnect is a tool that allows you to connect your Android device to your PC and use it as a gamepad. It supports wireless connection, and it is compatible with a wide range of games. With PadConnect, you can enjoy your favorite games on your PC using your Android device as a controller.

Developer: Ishan
Category: Connectivity
First release: 26 Aug 2026
License: Not documented

02 / Package identity

Technical fingerprint

Application IDio.github.padconnect

Latest APK SHA-2563842f63262dbcb06a08578067558bdf99b1f03d1fd745c0e745880a2b64cb607

Signing certificateFA:7A:09:AF:17:EE:16:FB:2B:AC:E7:9D:31:7E:BA:28:02:F9:54:1F:63:A7:B5:94:1A:AB:BE:C5:15:04:6B:9A

MIN ANDROID29TARGET37ARCHITECTUREarm64-v8a · armeabi-v7a · x86 · x86_64

03 / History

Project timeline

26 Aug 2026

Package observed in source index

Metadata and versions observed from the fdroid repository index.

04 / Version archive

Documented releases

1 TOTAL

VersionReleasedAndroidArchitecture

0.7.026 Aug 202629+arm64-v8a, armeabi-v7a, x86, x86_64→

05 / Safety & access

Safety verdict

Authentic — file hash matches the source indexNo ads or tracking flagged by the source

IntegritySHA-256 verified vs source

SourceOpen-source · fdroid

Permissions7 declared · 0 sensitive

Signaturepresent

Anti-featuresNo known anti-features

Sensitive accessNo sensitive permissions

Declared permissions

android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADVERTISE android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN android.permission.INTERNET android.permission.VIBRATE io.github.padconnect.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

Tracker status: Not assessed by WIKI for Android.

06 / Sources

Evidence ledger

Each entry is a captured public reference backing this record.

RepositorySource package page↗Source codeSource repository↗