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I find it insanely ridiculous that this Skype update didn't bring Video calling to the Xoom ( hell, not even to the Thunderbolt). Is there anybody working on a customized apk to have video calling work on the Xoom( unrooted, just install the apk no mods or anything). Link to a thread? Thanks
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glad you asked as I want to know the answer too
I am sure I saw a tweet about a modified version which worked on Thunderbolt..
http://www.androidpolice.com/2011/04/11/download-skype-with-video-chat-for-the-htc-thunderbolt/
that's what I saw I think - any idea if that works?
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glad you asked as I want to know the answer too
I am sure I saw a tweet about a modified version which worked on Thunderbolt..
http://www.androidpolice.com/2011/04/11/download-skype-with-video-chat-for-the-htc-thunderbolt/
that's what I saw I think - any idea if that works?
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Not sure, I did see an apk for other devices (Sensation, Samsung Galaxy S 2, etc) but none for Xoom. Anyone have a clue if this has worked for Xoom?
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I find it ridicuolous that they couldn't release support more phones and devices. Can someone post the apk?
Here you could find modified apk that works with other devices. I tried to install it on the XOOM, but I couldn't pass registration page. It's just return you to main screen without any feedback.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1148708
DEVs please modify it that we could use it on our XOOM tables.
Anyone here working on it?
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Guys I got a Skype update for my Transformer via Android Market and it sort of looks like a tablet app. High resolution graphics and stuff, you know. Also, it mentioned video calling on start up, I think - but I couldn't figure out how to use it. This is definately coming, give it a few more days
Skype almost worked
I downloaded and installed Skype awhile ago and was able to create an account but then it said it was unable to connect me to the network
Dunno why it wouldn't connect to my wi-fi network ... but it was exciting for a few minutes when it looked like it was going to work. After creating an account it went into connecting mode and until the error message popped up about not being able to connect it looked like it was going to work.
So close ... it almost made it. Perhaps it would work for someone on Verizon.
So far the only device added to the list of compatible devices is the Nexus S 4g. Not a single tablet.
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Skype with video chat for the thunderbolt was leaked like 3 months ago. I'm surprised it wasnt released during the official launch especially since the Thunderbolt was the first device skype with video was supposed to launch on.
Yeah I find this all very weird. Who knows, they did stop making Skype a Verizon exclusive... maybe that's why
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Well Verizon just unloaded that turkey to Microsoft. It's their problem now. Lol.
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I think what's obvious is that the skype video is basically a hack and not like google talk video since its so phone specific
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Be aware that Skype is based upon a distributed network. This means that when you are connected to Skype your computer is part of their network and can/will be used to connect other users together without asking your permission.
Quite possibly phones and tablets are less than ideal mechanisms to be integral parts of their sharing network.
I have uninstalled Skype from my computers to prevent this indiscriminate use.
edengberg said:
Be aware that Skype is based upon a distributed network. This means that when you are connected to Skype your computer is part of their network and can/will be used to connect other users together without asking your permission.
Quite possibly phones and tablets are less than ideal mechanisms to be integral parts of their sharing network.
I have uninstalled Skype from my computers to prevent this indiscriminate use.
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Not quite accurate. Skype has a distributed network of supernodes, true. It is also true that supernodes are regular skype clients (much as bit torrent and other p2p networks are). It is not true that all clients are supernodes. Only clients on public addresses not behind a proxy are eligible as supernodes. Android clients are not eligible (skype does not have root privileges and can not open a port on 80 and 443), nor are clients behind a NAT.
Feel free to not use the service, but do not do so based on a misunderstanding out how skype works.
EDIT: explained in greater detail why android in specific can not act as a supernode. (Discounting the fact that supernodes are chosen based on cpu power and bandwidth, making its selection unlikely even if it were possible.)
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Not quite accurate. Skype has a distributed network of supernodes, true. It is also true that supernodes are regular skype clients (much as bit torrent and other p2p networks are). It is not true that all clients are supernodes. Only clients on public addresses not behind a proxy are eligible as supernodes. Android clients are not eligible (skype does not have root privileges and can not open a port on 80 and 443), nor are clients behind a NAT.
Feel free to not use the service, but do not do so based on a misunderstanding out how skype works.
EDIT: explained in greater detail why android in specific can not act as a supernode. (Discounting the fact that supernodes are chosen based on cpu power and bandwidth, making its selection unlikely even if it were possible.)
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Thanks for correcting my post. I will still refrain from using Skype.
Hello,skype don't work with honeycomb.
stobal02 said:
Hello,skype don't work with honeycomb.
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That's a load of crap. I run Skype all the time on my Xoom.
LiViD said:
That's a load of crap. I run Skype all the time on my Xoom.
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With video, the point of using Skype on a tablet...
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So wait, I got a XOOM, and SKYPE works in general, can chat and voice talk, but NOT Video talk.... am I missing something?
Thanks
today morning i got a sign in error on phone i entered my password an it was not accepting,got lil scared...but then on pc after all the veryfycation process i got my gmail but i had to change my password , i got the ip list wiv dates tht accessed my acc/ (i was lucky) usually if a knowledged person trys to hack, generally the ip is spoofed, or use of chain proxys make it diff to trace...the bottom line is look for wat u dounload read the comments...any doubts pm me...cheeerz
How do you know for sure that your account was hacked by an app from the market? Did you report it?
I got into an argument with a dumb ***** at Best Buy mobile last weekend, she was telling someone about Norton security for Android, they had it in the display, she said that because Android is "more open " it is more susceptible to viruses. She tried to tell me that people come in there all the time with viruses on their phones. I told her flat out, that pretty much the only way to get viruses on an Android is by downloading pirated apps. So they get what they deserve.
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How do you know for sure that your account was hacked by an app from the market? Did you report it?
I got into an argument with a dumb ***** at Best Buy mobile last weekend, she was telling someone about Norton security for Android, they had it in the display, she said that because Android is "more open " it is more susceptible to viruses. She tried to tell me that people come in there all the time with viruses on their phones. I told her flat out, that pretty much the only way to get viruses on an Android is by downloading pirated apps. So they get what they deserve.
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yup iam sure cause it never happnd on my sgs1 an i never open acc gmail on my pc , the acc is only for market.see my profile.yes open source platforms r more vulnerable thn the paid once.an i recently got my new sgs2..an i don go for pirated apps,only free market apps.i got 4 unknown ips tht accessed my acc, definetly they r spoofed ips...but i don blaim any apps or market or any personel for tht....sometimes wierd things happen but jus a word of caution to all users tht they know wat they r downloading...precaution is better than cure....cheeerz
So which app was it that caused this!?!
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So which app was it that caused this!?!
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nah not sure but i use all market ones , now again on check but such things happen rarely so jus make ur password strong...
Rocky23
Can you please type in proper english and not text speak, its hard reading what you are talking about
Happy World IPv6 Day!!!
Yes my EVO 4G (OG) is tunneling IPv6 from here on out. Just got it setup.
Without it we will have issue down the road and Romania and France lead the way so far in IPv6 deployment...
http://www.google.com/intl/en/ipv6/statistics.html#tab=per-country-ipv6-adoption
http://youtu.be/-Uwjt32NvVA
Saw your post over in Mason's thread.. How did you set it up?
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Saw your post over in Mason's thread.. How did you set it up?
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Used free IPv6Config app from https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=to.doc.android.ipv6config&hl=en I set it for every boot and also enabled address privacy to prevent mac address from being displayed/shown. To confirm I used Network Info II https://play.google.com/store/apps/...sMSwxLDEwOSwiYXdzLmFwcHMubmV0d29ya0luZm9JaSJd
source code is at https://gitorious.org/android-ipv6config
Cool - I'll have to give it a look. Thanks button clicked.
Wth is IPV6?
sent from 2yr old Evo on ICS
Its an address or telephone #, but to devices that connect to the Internet severs basically they connect to each other.
It has 128 bits of address space, translating that its 3.4 x 10 to the 38th addresses well its 340,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000 thats trillions trillions trillions of addresses.
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Wth is IPV6?
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no IP address.. no internet connectivity for any device.
Very few IP addresses left in IPv4 space so v6 (IPng) was first thought about in the early 90's and just now being implemented by some.
2nd link I posted in OP explains it all in simple terms.
I still find it sad that the U.S. is lagging behind. Guess the amount of $$ most ISPs (internet service providers) and others are willing to spend will cut into their profits.
This move will also cost the home consumer as a lot of routers, network switches, cable/dsl modems, gateways, tvs, refrigerators, blu ray players, set top tv boxes, game devices, smart phones, wifi devices and even older operating systems and some software are not fully IPv6 compatible.
I must say from everything I am seeing this excludes Comcast as they seem to be the only ISP who is willing to make the move and have been working on it for over 7yrs.
I personally have Charter and they seemed to take it as joke and laughed when I inquired about IPv6.
Hello,
Its my first post (been watching the forum for a while), so i would like to say hello.
This month (as asus claims) the nexus 7 is arriving in my country. If it doesn't i'm willing to buy one in the UK.
Because of that i would like to ask a question to the owners of that device:
is changing the MAC address possible as stated in this guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1385577
Would anyone be willing to check that?
Or is there any other method i don't know?
And confirm that when you change the mac it appears in the router settings (connects to the network with the changed one)?
I would like to know that because WiFi in my school is limited to two devices, checked by MAC. I have already registered a phone and a laptop.
Greetings,
mlawnikPL
You could change the Mac address.
If you work for the FBI
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Clone perhaps
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=diewland.changemac
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That app is a front-end to the tutorial I gave in the op. But is anyone willing to actually TRY it and post results? That's what I'm asking for.
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If you read through all the post on the topic you linked to you... you will notice that it is a Hit or Miss type of thing.
Meaning you might get it working, or you might not. Or you might get it working once, or the next time you try it will fail.
The method listed on that Topic is not a permanent solutions.. once your tablet/phone is reset/powered off the MAC will go back to the original.
Since its the hardware (the WiFi Card inside the device) that has the MAC address store in it.. and it clearly states in the that Topic you are "Spoofing" a MAC address.
Try something like Connectify ( http://www.connectify.me/ ) - you will need a Windows7 laptop/PC though.
Then you can connect all the devices you want..
Or un-register your phone, and register the tablet.. More than likely you will use the Table more often anyways, and your phone has a 3G/4G connection already.
Or wait and see if the 3G Nexus 7 hits your country... Or Order one from a US (or whatever country they are released to) and have it shipped to you.
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If you read through all the post on the topic you linked to you... you will notice that it is a Hit or Miss type of thing.
Meaning you might get it working, or you might not. Or you might get it working once, or the next time you try it will fail.
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Thats why im asking if anyone will actually try it for me and other people that might want to know if that method works.
The method listed on that Topic is not a permanent solutions.. once your tablet/phone is reset/powered off the MAC will go back to the original.
Since its the hardware (the WiFi Card inside the device) that has the MAC address store in it.. and it clearly states in the that Topic you are "Spoofing" a MAC address.
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I get that, I've read it...
Try something like Connectify ( connectify.me ) - you will need a Windows7 laptop/PC though.
Then you can connect all the devices you want..
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this doesn't quite work as I would expect it to be.
Or un-register your phone, and register the tablet.. More than likely you will use the Table more often anyways, and your phone has a 3G/4G connection already.
Yeah, but it's expensive(the connection).
Or wait and see if the 3G Nexus 7 hits your country... Or Order one from a US (or whatever country they are released to) and have it shipped to you.
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Will do, as said in the OP.
Anyway, thanks for your answer. Anyone willing to help and try out that method for me?
Greetings,
mlawnikPL
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This is an interesting scenario and yes it works
Keep in mind that you can't have two devices with same MAC address on the same LAN
With the MAC filter policy, you could either clone your either of the devices you have or, use a Bluetooth connectivity between your android phone and nexus 7 or some form of tethering
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heyodee said:
This is an interesting scenario and yes it works
Keep in mind that you can't have two devices with same MAC address on the same LAN
With the MAC filter policy, you could either clone your either of the devices you have or, use a Bluetooth connectivity between your android phone and nexus 7 or some form of tethering
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Yes, I forgot the Bluetooth option... connect to phone to your schools WiFi, the use a Bluetooth tether app to share connections...
Like hayodee said, spoofing a MAC won't allow you to connect all three device...
My question, why are you not trying this "spoofing" yourself..
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I am not trying this method because I don't have my N7 yet.
And I would not connect all three devices at once but one day I might take just phone and the other a tablet and a laptop, so then I would spoof the phone Mac...
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I'm wanting to use a VPN to mask my browsing when in public/using free wi-fi/at work/etc. I'm fine with setting it up on my home PC (I was originally going to use Hamachi/Privoxy but I don't think Hamachi is supported on Android) or even paying a small fee but I'm not going to be torrenting or accessing any secure information so I don't care about VPN logging/DMCA issues/etc.
I saw Android has a built-in VPN client. Is that any good? I also noticed "Rooted AnyConnect" (yes I'm rooted, running AOSP+ 4.2.1) on the Play Store. What about that?
Thanks in advance!
Maconi said:
I'm wanting to use a VPN to mask my browsing when in public/using free wi-fi/at work/etc. I'm fine with setting it up on my home PC (I was originally going to use Hamachi/Privoxy but I don't think Hamachi is supported on Android) or even paying a small fee but I'm not going to be torrenting or accessing any secure information so I don't care about VPN logging/DMCA issues/etc.
I saw Android has a built-in VPN client. Is that any good? I also noticed "Rooted AnyConnect" (yes I'm rooted, running AOSP+ 4.2.1) on the Play Store. What about that?
Thanks in advance!
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For what you want to accomplish, you should consider purchasing a subscription to a personal VPN provider such as Witopia or PureVPN. Android's built-in VPN functionality will directly support most protocols such as PPTP and L2TP/IPsec.
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ljg600 said:
For what you want to accomplish, you should consider purchasing a subscription to a personal VPN provider such as Witopia or PureVPN. Android's built-in VPN functionality will directly support most protocols such as PPTP and L2TP/IPsec.
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So you're saying use the built-in VPN along with a paid VPN? There aren't any other good options/apps for Android?
Maconi said:
So you're saying use the built-in VPN along with a paid VPN? There aren't any other good options/apps for Android?
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You may wish to review this article:
lifehacker.com/5759186/five-best-vpn-service-providers
However, I recommend the above approach. Also, you may find free VPN providers and applications that offer limited bandwidth, download limits, advertising, etc.
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Probably the most secure of anything free and maybe even the paid ones as well, speed isnt terrible either. I get 1.5mb/s down and 2mb/s up when routing all data in and out of my phone through this.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.torproject.android&hl=en
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Probably the most secure of anything free and maybe even the paid ones as well, speed isnt terrible either. I get 1.5mb/s down and 2mb/s up when routing all data in and out of my phone through this.
I respect the aims of the Tor Project. While performance, based on your post, seems a little weak- it sounds like a great free alternative- especially, but not exclusively, for rooted devices.
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Torrenting allowed here in this vpn im using and is cheap. $3 A month.
Maybe the vpn you use has not provided open port. Try this. Ive been using it for more than a year http://xtreamvpnworld.blogspot.com
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Hotspot Shield VPN its totally free
FFor what you want use Hotspot Shield VPN its on the pl
ay stor its free no up or down limitfs
[email protected] said:
FFor what you want use Hotspot Shield VPN its on the pl
ay stor its free no up or down limitfs
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Hotspot Shield is a TERRIBLE service. Dont use that.
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I respect the aims of the Tor Project. While performance, based on your post, seems a little weak- it sounds like a great free alternative- especially, but not exclusively, for rooted devices.
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Anything that is properly secure will not get you above a few mb/s in speed, unless you want to pay huge amounts per month. If you want to be secure then that is the price you must pay. If you want better speed then you shouldnt even bother wasting your money on services that still let anyone track you with the smallest amount of effort put towards the matter. here is a list of the only worthwhile providers there are:
BTGuard
Torguard <- the best in my experience
IVPN
Private Internet Access
PrivatVPN
Proxy.sh
Privacy.io
VikingVPN
TorrentPrivacy
Anonine
AirVPN
PRQ
Boxpn
EarthVPN
Mullvad
Ipredator
BolehVPN
NordVPN
EniGmA1987 said:
Hotspot Shield is a TERRIBLE service. Dont use that.
Anything that is properly secure will not get you above a few mb/s in speed, unless you want to pay huge amounts per month. If you want to be secure then that is the price you must pay. If you want better speed then you shouldnt even bother wasting your money on services that still let anyone track you with the smallest amount of effort put towards the matter. here is a list of the only worthwhile providers there are:
BTGuard
Torguard <- the best in my experience
IVPN
Private Internet Access
PrivatVPN
Proxy.sh
Privacy.io
VikingVPN
TorrentPrivacy
Anonine
AirVPN
PRQ
Boxpn
EarthVPN
Mullvad
Ipredator
BolehVPN
NordVPN
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somehow many of these VPN are not working ie. NORD.
As far as VPN choice is concerned. First you have to decide. whether you want a better experience or you just want a cheap one.
I personally go for better experience approach. because slow speed and advertisement is way too troublesome.
For vpn suggestion you can go and visit
www.bestvpnservices.com for your vpn selection.
zangetxu said:
somehow many of these VPN are not working ie. NORD.
As far as VPN choice is concerned. First you have to decide. whether you want a better experience or you just want a cheap one.
I personally go for better experience approach. because slow speed and advertisement is way too troublesome.
For vpn suggestion you can go and visit
www.bestvpnservices.com for your vpn selection.
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NordVPN works fine for me, your link however does not. VPN is about security an anonymity, the "experience" as you say can have a little bit to do with speed, but also ease of use and if you are even secure at all. A proper VPN is one that does not keep records of any kind on you, most VPN services do. This means that no matter how much you are paying, and no matter how fast of speeds you get through the VPN, you are doing nothing but paying money to someone pointlessly. The first thing to decide about using a VPN is: "Do I want to be secure and anonymous online", the second question is: "how much speed am I willing to pay for". Those are the only two questions of any relevance when dealing with a VPN. DO yourself a favor and actually research whatever company you are considering, because if they keep logs on you or are in a country that is required to comply with any little request from your government then that company is completely pointless to use.
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NordVPN works fine for me, your link however does not. VPN is about security an anonymity, the "experience" as you say can have a little bit to do with speed, but also ease of use and if you are even secure at all. A proper VPN is one that does not keep records of any kind on you, most VPN services do. This means that no matter how much you are paying, and no matter how fast of speeds you get through the VPN, you are doing nothing but paying money to someone pointlessly. The first thing to decide about using a VPN is: "Do I want to be secure and anonymous online", the second question is: "how much speed am I willing to pay for". Those are the only two questions of any relevance when dealing with a VPN. DO yourself a favor and actually research whatever company you are considering, because if they keep logs on you or are in a country that is required to comply with any little request from your government then that company is completely pointless to use.
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I am sorry, the correct link is http://www.bestvpnservice.com/
Thank you for pointing out.
Nordpvn is working now. It actually emailed and asked about the problem, and they said that they were migrating their server. ie on Thursday from 11 am to 1 pm (+5 GMT) that is when i tried connecting to their website. Yes, i am concerned about the log issues, because you are absolutely right that there is no point if your privacy is compromised for whatsoever reason. But here is the thing we are not sure if they actually dont maintain any user log. That is another story.
I was thinking to go for PureVPN. I did some research, read blogs and I think it will cater my needs for what I am willing to pay for.
Free VPN are not the solution
EniGmA1987 said:
Hotspot Shield is a TERRIBLE service. Dont use that.
Anything that is properly secure will not get you above a few mb/s in speed, unless you want to pay huge amounts per month. If you want to be secure then that is the price you must pay. If you want better speed then you shouldnt even bother wasting your money on services that still let anyone track you with the smallest amount of effort put towards the matter. here is a list of the only worthwhile providers there are:
BTGuard
Torguard <- the best in my experience
IVPN
Private Internet Access
PrivatVPN
Proxy.sh
Privacy.io
VikingVPN
TorrentPrivacy
Anonine
AirVPN
PRQ
Boxpn
EarthVPN
Mullvad
Ipredator
BolehVPN
NordVPN
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totally agreed with you free VPN are limited as well in terms of servers, speed and obviously with very few basic feature and the most important thing the keep logs that is a big No for me
Best VPN
Maconi said:
I'm wanting to use a VPN to mask my browsing when in public/using free wi-fi/at work/etc. I'm fine with setting it up on my home PC (I was originally going to use Hamachi/Privoxy but I don't think Hamachi is supported on Android) or even paying a small fee but I'm not going to be torrenting or accessing any secure information so I don't care about VPN logging/DMCA issues/etc.
I saw Android has a built-in VPN client. Is that any good? I also noticed "Rooted AnyConnect" (yes I'm rooted, running AOSP+ 4.2.1) on the Play Store. What about that?
Thanks in advance!
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try purevpn, read review on USAVPN.com before purchasing
You need to change your VPN service provider, I can suggest you my VPN service https://www.iwasel.net/en/trysmoketunnelfree/, I have been using it for more than 2 years without any problems.