Questions tagged [vpn]
The term "VPN" stands for "Virtual Private Network" which means to securely connect a device to a local network via the Internet.
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Wi-Fi hotspot traffic while connected to PIA VPN
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Android 7.1.1 Nexus 6P uses VPN app from Private Internet Access. The app has a "Per App Setting" that allows certain apps to bypass the VPN connection (some games like Pokemon Go don't ...
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Disabled forced VPN
I enabled forced VPN awhile ago, but I need to remove it for various things, but I can't seem to disable it.
I've already tried going through the VPN Profile and disabling the forced vpn thing but ...
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How to share VPN connection with devices on hotspot?
I use a VPN on my Galaxy S8+ and I am looking for a way to be able to share my ExpressVPN connection via hotspot to be able to connect devices such as Xbox One and a Smart TV. Currently cannot use a ...
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VPN not working on Android when on Wifi Network
I have a Synology NAS server that has a L2TP/IPSec PSK VPN Server running. I used to connect to it with my Android phone (Version 7) (and previously with my iPhone) just fine. Whether I was on 4G or ...
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Google Play does not download application when VPN connection is active
I use OpenVPN Connect. When VPN connection is active Google Play can show pages, pictures, video, but does not download the application: "pending...".
To begin download I need to disable VPN, then it ...
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Can I share my Android's VPN connection over a Hotspot?
I recently purchased a Chromebook which doesn't support my companies PPTP VPN. As a workaround, would it be possible to connect to the VPN on my Android (4.4) and share that connection over a hotspot? ...
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unsuccessful VPN connection
I'm unable to connect my phone to VPN, it always say "unsuccessful". I deleted the profile and created it again but it didn't help. What is wrong with it?
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Android : how to remove the downloaded android update
I have a securities concern. I installed a VPN software on my android and just after (the next day) android asks me do install an update (that is already downloaded via the VPN). I don't fully trust ...
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Using Google's Play Store through a VPN
My only way to connect to the Play Store is through VPN software. When I disconnect I frequently get messages saying "Play security information update" from the Download Manager. Connecting to the VPN ...
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No internet connection on android device
I have Samsung Galaxy S9 with Android 9. Once in a few days happens to me that I have no internet connection on this device.
Cannot load any page in Chrome, cannot connect in Speedtest app.
Device is ...
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Connect to local network with OpenVPN . Problem: Local IP address unset but adding route?
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I do want to connect to some services (e.g. file server, IP camera etc) in my home network from my mobile phone by using VPN. I use Tomato Version 1.28 (shibby) on my Netgear WNR3500L v2 ...
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Can we make a Vpn server run on Android?
Can we make a Vpn server run on Android. Can applications do this? If yes, which protocols are supported and is this a good idea to use such apps? If not, what are some issues that we may face?
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How to change PPTP VPN client's port number?
I saw this post: Change PPTP control connection's TCP port number and I successfully did it on my PC.
But how do I change Android's PPTP VPN client's port number? My Android phone is rooted and I ...
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Wifi won't work unless nord vpn is on
so I installed nordVPN on my galaxy tab a SM-T580 and left it active for around 10 hours. When I turned it off and tried to use wifi as normal, nothing would work. The wifi showed it was on and ...
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My phone is not receiving emergency broadcasts
When I'm out in public or around other people I can hear alerts for emergency broadcasts on their phone, but I can't hear it on mine. My phone has a VPN installed and may affect the alert. I'm the US ...
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dns leak on android emulator
I run a VPN on my local pc before running my android emulator (memu), This successfully changes my ip but my dns remains the same as the exact dns on my local pc. I would like to know how I can block ...
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Why network activity is detected from apps after VPN firewall blocks them?
A few non-rooted (no rooted) Android 7 and 8 phones from (Huawei, ZTE, Neffos and Samsung) were tested in this simple firewall (NetGuard) experiment. A selection of apps (including apps from the phone ...
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Will the new changes to Android 9 cause the VPN based firewall apps become obsolete?
Firewall apps use VPN to manage network (to allow or disallow apps to connect to the Internet via Wifi or Mobile Data), mainly is for phones that are not rooted.
However, this article mentions:
As ...
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How to find local IP when connected to VPN?
I have connected an android device to a VPN using the native Android VPN client feature. I need to know the IP the device has been assigned on the VPN subnet, but I can't find it on any Android menu ...
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Is there a way to always fire up my express VPN app whenever I open an incognito tab in chrome?
Is there a way to always fire up my express VPN app whenever I open an incognito tab in chrome?
Basically something like a batch file or shell script maybe that can trigger this?
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How can I emulate pressing another application's Quick Settings tile?
I'd like to programatically press another application's Quick Settings Tile, e.g. from the shell or Tasker.
In this particular case, I'd like to press ProtonVPN's tile in order to automate connecting ...
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not able to install Google Fi
I subscribed to Google Fi for transferring my American phone number to this service.
I have Google Pixel 3a XL, which has esim.
To activate Google Fi service I need to install Google Fi App.
This ...
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Setup VPN access through SSH
I have a Samsung S4 with last kitkat update. I would like to set it up so that I can access my University services. For that, when I use my laptop, I just set up a ssh tunnel like:
ssh -D 8081 -f -C -...
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disconnect VPN when I open game
my question about VPN settings, when I open a game as pubg my VPN automatic turnoff, how fix this problem?
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Use proxy for stock android download manager? Play store not downloading through shadowsocks
I'm in China.
I use proxy to access GFW blocked sites.
Proxy is connected as an android VPN.
Stock download manager does not go through proxy.
How can I use proxy with it?
On my Mi Mix 2S, I just ...
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How to use Adblock AND a VPN
I'm using Private Internet Access's VPN via its App and now I'd also like to additionally use Adblock Plus.
The problem however is that I apparently can only use either VPN or Adblock Plus - but not ...
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How to run a firewall and an AdBlocker on a non-rooted phone at the same time?
I have a non-rooted Android phone and would like to use both a Firewall and an Adblocker at the same time. How can I do this?
I could only find Firewalls and Adblockers for non-rooted phones that use ...
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Resolving Credential storage issue
On Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 SMP600 when I try to to add a VPN I'm prompted for credential storage password. I have tried all the other solutions on SO and none of them worked. I have PIN code on the ...
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How to create a VPN config file for sharing with others?
I've a VPN server and want to let others connect to it.
I'm not sure if it's possible, but I'd like to create a VPN config file with all the necessary credentials so that my friends can simply open ...
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VPN not working in kitkat 4.4.4
I am using Lenovo A6000 running stock rooted Kitkat 4.4.4. And since about 6 months the vpn has stopped working properly. Everytime I connect to a VPN via mobile data, it connects and then gets ...
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How can I add routes to VPN
client
dev tap
proto udp
remote ADDRESS PORT
auth-user-pass
ca cert-chain.pem
remote-cert-tls server
route 0.0.0.0 0.0.0.0
resolv-retry infinite
nobind
persist-key
persist-tun
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Bluetooth file transfer failing (LineageOS14.1)
yesterday, bluetooth-file-transfer stoped working between my PC and my rooted Android device. PC says "Error ocurred while sending file." Android says nothing.
How can I find out what is wrong?
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Check system VPN statistics?
Is there any way to check VPN stats for stock PPTP VPN applet? Maybe some stat-file or GUI-way? If not, can we utilize Tasker for that?
I particularly interested in uptime indicator, i.e. was my VPN ...
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Export VPN configurations from Android
I would like to export all my VPN configurations stored in my smartphone to my pc. I use three VPN apps (VPN Master, USA VPN and Bettermet), in your opinion have I to find by myself all certificates ...
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Automatically enable/disable “Always-on VPN”
Is there any way I can automatically enable/disable Always-on VPN when I turn Wi-Fi on/off without rooting my phone on Android 9?
I've looked at a number of apps which all are able to toggle Wi-Fi, ...
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Working inside VPN using an unrooted Android device (or Genymotion)
I am trying to use an unrooted Android device (or alternatively, a Genymotion emulator) to run an application that needs to be connected to a VPN. On my PC, I only need to connect via Cisco's ...
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VPN troubles on Galaxy S8
I have an ipsec/l2tp VPN server setup on a debian box back home, and it works very well. I can use it any time from any where on both my laptop and my ipad. But when it comes to my S8, it doesn't work ...
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VPN disconnects immediately
My android phone connect to VPN then immediately disconnects, I tried most of VPNs on Google Play Store but it's not working.
OpenVPN connects barely and disconnects in less than 1 minute, my network ...
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VPN doesn't work on HTC Desire over WiFi
My phone is HTC desire, Android 2.2.
It seems to connect to the VPN server while using WiFi, but the browser and other applications can't be access the Internet any more. The connection is ...
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Can firewall block connection over VPN?
I would like to block specific apps from making connection to internet. I sometimes am connected by VPN but not always. How can I make firewall work for both VPN and not VPN, wifi and mobile data? My ...
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How to bypass “Always on VPN” demand for numeric IP and use a domain instead?
I know that it is not required but still I want to use a domain name for VPN server address and be able to tick to "Always On VPN" on Android.
I am open to any Idea with advantage to idea that can ...
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Mi 8 SE fail to display the VPN confirmation dialog
I'm using an app called gnirehtet to share internet connection from PC to mobile. It work perfectly fine with my old Galaxy S5 but for some reason my 8SE didn't pop-up VPN confirmation dialog. I have ...
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WiFi Disconnecting (Special Issue)
I could not afford my Internet this month, it has happened before, but I am turning it back on next week.
Anyways, so on my PC (which is connected to the Internet via Ethernet), the Internet works ...
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control per app internet (non-rooted) while using actual VPN?
I am trying all sorts of (non-root) security software that allows me to block internet for apps. so far every one needs some kind of fake VPN to gain access to traffic, I guess so no root is needed. I ...
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How can I block the traffic outside the VPN, even if the VPN is down?
I would like to direct all the traffic through my VPN connection on my Android based phone (HTC Desire). The VPN works great, but problem is that when the VPN disconnects, the traffic is redirected ...
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Android phone can't access anything through VPN on my Windows PC
I have a Galaxy S (Android 2.1 Update 1), and a Windows 7 Pro machine configured to allow incoming connections (i.e the built-in PPTP VPN functionality).
I can establish a VPN connection to the ...
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I'm not able to access the VPN Settings in Android 8.1 EMUI 8.2.0
I'm using the NordVPN App for Android. The app version is 3.8.3. My Smartphone is a Honor 8X with Android 8.1.0 and EMUI 8.2.0.
In their "Automatic Kill Switch" article on https://nordvpn.com/...
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how can I prevent apps from immediately connect upon wifi connection
I often have to connect to public wifi networks, and upon connecting (automatically or otherwise), several apps will immediately connect to their host server and start exchanging data. How can I make ...
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Using both a firewall and vpn on android [duplicate]
Is there a way to use both a firewall and a vpn app on android. I have tried allowing the vpn through the firewall but one invaraibly goes off when I start the other. Is there some way around this -- ...
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Bypassing VPN restriction in another app
I want to know if its possible to trick this app "Diitalk" into either thinking I am in US or blocking it from knowing that my VPN is working cuz if I dont have a US based IP, it wont let me use the ...
