Can anyone help? I am in a search for Android app, that will let me setup PPTP VPN connection, without being forced to use password for the lockscreen, and without the phone being rooted (I use Nexus 4, but not in the mood to root, no need up till now). I have found only RootVPN that require root. All other apps are openVPN
I have setup up the phone now, using the options in settings, and it works now, but this lockscreen pisses me off!
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I'm going to be using public wifi a lot and wanted to use a VPN to keep my data secure. So far, I've tried SurfEasy (which disconnects every five or so minutes, rendering it useless) and DroidVPN (which won't connect at all, telling me the server is full or my user name and PW are incorrect, even though I'm already logged into the app).
Can anyone recommend a VPN that will work with me just setting it up in the phone's VPN settings under More Connections, instead of requiring an app download?
Do a quick Google Search for "Open VPN". Should be exactly what you are looking for ( no installation) just be sure to download the certificates and watch when they change the passwords (every month or so).
OpenVPN also let's you run your own from your home PC. That's what I use. It took me about an hour to read some guides and get it set up.
I actually meant to put VPNBook. Open VPN is like what @brizey mentioned for rolling your own VPN
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Get PureVPN and setup the VPN settings on your phone manually.
Will we ever really get a free tor VPN that is unlimited without root? If you know of one please pm me.
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Hi all, first post since I lost my last account login. On to business:
First off, I'm running an HTC One XL which doesn't seem to be an option in the user CP, whatever.
HTC One XL, rooted.
TWRP 2.7.1.0
4.4.4 Paranoid Android 4.6 Beta 1
Minimal GAPPS, just the framwork and play store.
Xposed Framework running Xprivacy
Orwall forcing all traffic through Orbot
Full disk encryption.
The problem is that I want to install Adblock Plus and have all traffic, WiFi and mobile be filtered for ads. I just can't seem to get it working.
I install Adblock, even allow it SU, I've tried turning on 'Local Traffic' in Orwall, forcing it through Tor, keeping it fenced and allowing it to bypass Tor. I've added a proxy address of 'localhost' on port '2020' of both the WiFi connection and my APN. Nothing, Orbot connects as usual but no traffic is getting through, I think Adblock's local server is being blocked somewhere but I don't know where.
I'm sure it worked briefly after I first installed it but then my phone randomly rebooted and I've not got it working since.
I'm very happy with my build up to this point with security and anonymity being very strong in the setup. Adblock would really put the cherry on top.
Help?
EDIT: Thinking about this further, I realsied that both Orbot and Adblock Plus are both proxy services and need to be configured in series such as:
WiFi or Mobile connection -> Orbot -> Adblock Plus
In order to configure a proxy in Orbot requires root permissions, something the Orbot devs strongly suggest you do not do and I'm inclined to agree. Therefor I've decided to use a Host file solution instead, maybe this thread will be of use to someone if they stumble upon it via a search engine. I hope so, I've spent far too many hours on this already.
Anyone get OpenVPN to work? Can't seem to load and connect on it. OpenVPN doesn't show up on VPN list in the settings.
Also, is there a way to keep VPN running without adding lock screen password? Seems dumb to require one just to keep VPN running, if I remove lock screen password, VPN resets.
Downloaded Openvpn app from play store and worked with my DD-WRT openvpn server.
I use a workaround - have a BT speaker always connected to the tablet and use it as a safe device for smart unlock. No need to use password or pattern anymore.
Hi there,
Pixel 6 running Jan update and beta carrier services.
Settings app crashes when I'm trying to connect to VPN using built in client.
Weirdly, it crashes with PPTP and L2TP , but works (at least tries to connect) with IKEv2.
VPN thru provider's app works fine.
Screen recording attached.
Anyone else with this stuff?
bige93 said:
Hi there,
Pixel 6 running Jan update and beta carrier services.
Settings app crashes when I'm trying to connect to VPN using built in client.
Weirdly, it crashes with PPTP and L2TP , but works (at least tries to connect) with IKEv2.
VPN thru provider's app works fine.
Screen recording attached.
Anyone else with this stuff?
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Reset the settings and see if it works, maybe the new update takes time to get settled down!
steveroysston said:
Reset the settings and see if it works, maybe the new update takes time to get settled down!
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Do you have PPTP VPN option at all?
Its a bug. You cant connect to PPTP or IPSEC anymore on android 12.
I noticed that sometimes this option will be available but then the app crashes. Not sure why it showes up, I think from a google backup or other app (blokada?).
Clear data of the settings will remove it from the list.
If you want to connect to PPTP or IPSEC use a 3rd party app like vpncilla.
Time to upgrade to a VPN protocol that's actually secure like OpenVPN or Wireguard.
Hey I just reverted back to stock from Cherish OS, kept having way too many issues with the ROM rebooting or just freezing. I managed to get hotspot working on Cherish by editing the build prop to include:
net.tethering.noprovisioning=true
then pushing adb shell: settings put global tether_dun_required 0
Was working fine minus the crashes.
Now going back to stock I havnt had any unexpected crashes but I cannot seem to get the tethering to work anymore using magiskhide prop config. Does anyone know what else needs to be done to get wifi tethering working again? It looks like the DUN APN setting on my custom APN does not stick around after saving it, I dont know if it was enabled on Cherish OS somehow or what the difference between the two set ups would realistically be.
Edit:
Solution Provided by lentm:
"If you're rooted, try using VPN Hotspot: https://github.com/Mygod/VPNHotspot/releases"
Just enabled wlan0.
Still looking for a solution, If someone can point me to where I might need to start to resolve this I would appreciate it.
Ex; does it need a custom keneral? or Radio?
What is the limiting factor, that doesnt allow the connected device to get internet?
If you're rooted, try using VPN Hotspot: https://github.com/Mygod/VPNHotspot/releases
I can confirm the linked app works and replicates the built in Wifi Hotspot feature. I have it running on a T Mobile, bootloader unlocked, rooted, stock firmware, and on Android 11. Worked with my desktop, other phone, and Smart TV. I do not have it as a part of my plan. No VPN, port, or other nonsense to setup on the client to get it working. Just put in the WiFi spot password and off you go!.
Thanks for the link! I was never able to find a way to get the built in one working with out an app of some kind. I have no idea what would be needed to patch the factory hotspot to get it working without an app.
xVoidx said:
I can confirm the linked app works and replicates the built in Wifi Hotspot feature. I have it running on a T Mobile, bootloader unlocked, rooted, stock firmware, and on Android 11. Worked with my desktop, other phone, and Smart TV. I do not have it as a part of my plan. No VPN, port, or other nonsense to setup on the client to get it working. Just put in the WiFi spot password and off you go!.
Thanks for the link! I was never able to find a way to get the built in one working with out an app of some kind. I have no idea what would be needed to patch the factory hotspot to get it working without an app.
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Great. BTW, I think the reason why it's recommended to use with the VPN (such as AdGuard) is to hide the tether usage.
I was a bit skeptical, but after I enabled the wlan0 toggle it worked! thank you soo much I have been struggling with this for a while.
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Great. BTW, I think the reason why it's recommended to use with the VPN (such as AdGuard) is to hide the tether usage.
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Something to note here I wasn't using Adguard and had no issues with the hotspot vpn app. I wasn't using the "Temporary Hotspot" toggle in the app either. Using the wlan0 option gave me Internet on any device I tried while on T Mobile service / Towers. I went out of town and I'm now roaming on US Cellular indicated on my notification bar. This hotspot method stopped working for me. I could connect to the hotspot but no internet. After some research I found using Adguard does resolves this as you mentioned. In the VPN hotspot app you must choose "tun0" as the upstream interface.