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Mullvad Beta: Auto Multi-Hop Arrives
21 Aug
Summary
- New multi-hop feature in Mullvad's Android beta has an automatic mode.
- The update enhances server globe interaction and location search.
- The beta version was released on August 20, 2026.
Mullvad has released a new beta for its Android application, featuring a redesigned multi-hop functionality. This update introduces a "when needed" mode that automatically activates double-server routing for enhanced privacy.
The multi-hop feature routes user traffic through two distinct servers, making online activity more difficult to trace. The new automatic mode simplifies this process by engaging when specific network conditions, such as DAITA enablement, require it. This beta version, android/2026.9-beta1, was made available on August 20, 2026.
In addition to the improved multi-hop, the beta offers an interactive server globe with pan and zoom capabilities. Location search has also been refined with relevance-based results and fuzzy matching for misspelled queries. These updates reflect Mullvad's ongoing commitment to privacy-focused refinements.
