Not sure if anyone knew but PIA (Private Internet Access) does work on the Fire Stick with Alexa running 5.2.4.0 (I'm not sure if it works on 5.2.2.0). I will say it runs slower then running it through my router by half. Now to get this puppy rooted P.S. I give up on trying to upload pics.
To be more precise you are saying that the PIA Android app works fine on a FireTV Stick 2. Which is to be expected since the FTVS2's hardware is close to being as powerful as a FireTV 1 Box.
It's good to have confirmation. :good:
Y314K said:
To be more precise you are saying that the PIA Android app works fine on a FireTV Stick 2. Which is to be expected since the FTVS2's hardware is close to being as powerful as a FireTV 1 Box.
It's good to have confirmation. :good:
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Yes it works flawlessly....I bought this thing to toy around with. Now if we can get root on this it would be pretty awesome.
Is there any way to manage PIA on the stick or are you stuck with what is sets when you log in?
philetus said:
If I already have a VPN for my wifi, do I need a separate VPN for the Firestick?
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You don't, you just need to connect to the Wifi that already has the VPN working. The PIA Android App is only for those that want to run a VPN on a per device bases or if you can not run the VPN thru our router or secondary router. A router run VPN is always recommend due to specs. But being able to run it a FireTV device itself is a good second choice.
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You don't, you just need to connect to the Wifi that already has the VPN working. The PIA Android App is only for those that want to run a VPN on a per device bases or if you can not run the VPN thru our router or secondary router. A router run VPN is always recommend due to specs. But being able to run it a FireTV device itself is a good second choice.
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That would work if I had the VPN in the router, but I just had it in my laptop.
I was able to install PIA in the firestick easily. It does change the IP so I'm good.
philetus said:
Is there any way to manage PIA on the stick or are you stuck with what is sets when you log in?
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Use mouse toggle to change the VPN server.
scoobysnack said:
Use mouse toggle to change the VPN server.
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UPDATE: I was able to figure it out. Works great. Thank you.
I installed mouse toggle and I can access settings, but I can't figure out how to change the current region.
philetus said:
Is there any way to manage PIA on the stick or are you stuck with what is sets when you log in?
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philetus said:
UPDATE: I was able to figure it out. Works great. Thank you.
I installed mouse toggle and I can access settings, but I can't figure out how to change the current region.
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Click the region showing and it will bring up the rest use the 2 buttons on the right side of the remote to scroll up and down.
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That would work if I had the VPN in the router, but I just had it in my laptop.
I was able to install PIA in the firestick easily. It does change the IP so I'm good.
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Some are able to run a Wifi signal as a repeater on a laptop or desktop. But running the app on the device itself is much less complicated.
Are you running PIA on a FTVS1 or FTVS2. Spec wise I would only recommend running it on a FTV1, FTV2 or FTVS2 but I bet it runs ok on a FTVS1 although those are way slow. Guess having only used FTV1's for myself & programed FTVS1's for my F&F's have giving me a slow experience with FTVS1's. Messed with a couple of FVTS2's recently. And I still would prefer my FTV1's speed & controller wise. I hope the GUI update for FTV1's gets release soon.
I have the 2nd gen. FTVS2 amd Kodi Krypton 17. I've seen some saying PIA doesn't work well on 1st gen, saying it is on, but doesn't change the IP. IP Vanish is said to work good with gen 1. I just pushed the APK to the stick from my laptop with mimimal ADB and fastboot. Pushed mouse toggle also and everything works fine. Have you looked at Schism, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QiueM0jcL0k&t=603s
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I have the 2nd gen. FTVS2 amd Kodi Krypton 17. I've seen some saying PIA doesn't work well on 1st gen, saying it is on, but doesn't change the IP. IP Vanish is said to work good with gen 1. I just pushed the APK to the stick from my laptop with mimimal ADB and fastboot. Pushed mouse toggle also and everything works fine. Have you looked at Schism, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QiueM0jcL0k&t=603s
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I mostly run/install FTG Builds (FireTVGuru Builds: http://firetvguru.net/) since those builds are the easiest builds to keep updated by folks that don't like to pay attention to things. But all of those are still Kodi v16.1 based.
I've seen the new Kodi v17-RC builds. I was gonna try Schim's first. Guess I got to get used to the new Kv17 layout. But got sidetracked by the SU /SDCard bug when updating my FTV1's....
Is it possible to have the PIA VPN enable automatically when Kodi is run but disable when you close out of the app? I was just curious since when I try to watch something on Amazon Prime it's blocked when the VPN is enabled.
I'm guessing probably not, just wondered.
-J
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nbaj2k said:
Is it possible to have the PIA VPN enable automatically when Kodi is run but disable when you close out of the app? I was just curious since when I try to watch something on Amazon Prime it's blocked when the VPN is enabled.
I'm guessing probably not, just wondered.
-J
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With PIA you can set it for per app. You will need mouse toggle to reach the settings.
scoobysnack said:
With PIA you can set it for per app. You will need mouse toggle to reach the settings.
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Awesome I completely skipped over it. Thanks!
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With PIA you can set it for per app. You will need mouse toggle to reach the settings.
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One other quick question. So I enabled it to use VPN in Kodi, but not use it in any other app. I still get a geographical error when trying to watch something regularly on Amazon prime. Do you happen to know if there another step I need to do in order to get it to work?
Thanks,
-J
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One other quick question. So I enabled it to use VPN in Kodi, but not use it in any other app. I still get a geographical error when trying to watch something regularly on Amazon prime. Do you happen to know if there another step I need to do in order to get it to work?
Thanks,
-J
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Switch servers.
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With PIA you can set it for per app. You will need mouse toggle to reach the settings.
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Per app?
Can you point out that setting/method in PIA? I have not seen that option on the Windows, Mac or Android version.
Thank you.
nbaj2k said:
Is it possible to have the PIA VPN enable automatically when Kodi is run but disable when you close out of the app? I was just curious since when I try to watch something on Amazon Prime it's blocked when the VPN is enabled.
I'm guessing probably not, just wondered.
-J
Sent from my Nexus 6P using Tapatalk
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JeffDC said:
Per app?
Can you point out that setting/method in PIA? I have not seen that option on the Windows, Mac or Android version.
Thank you.
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The setting button is in the far upper right corner.
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The setting button is in the far upper right corner.
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Thanks for that. I don't have the same options on my Mac!
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nor on my Windows PC.
It is on my Android phone though!
I'd think that option would be (even) more useful on laptops/PC's.
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Updated 10/15
This version allows users to successfully change the SSID and add a passphrase. Compliments to "Italianguy"
http://socal.hanhuy.com/~pfnguyen/wifi-tether-gnex-4.2.2.apk
Download WiFi Tether for Root Users.
Go into Settings and make the following changes.
change device profile to galaxy nexus (cdma/lte)
check box: wifi-driver reload
check box: enabled routing fix
That's it. Go back and push to start tethering.
Note: this is only valuable to users with unlimited DATA if you have a certain amount of DATA then watch your usage and you should also be able to use native (Verizon) tethering.
Cheers!
addictedhacks said:
Download WiFi Tether for Root Users. https://android-wifi-tether.googlecode.com/files/wifi_tether_v3_3-beta2.apk
Install from Download folder.
Go into Settings and make the following changes ONLY.
Device Profile : Generic ICS/JB (wlan0)
WiFi-Driver Reload : Check box
Keep Alive connection.
That's it. Go back and push to start tethering. It will show up but I can't figure out how to change the SSID (Name) of WiFi Network and set up a Passphrase (password) in settings. For now it shows up as wlan0 and you can connect to it. If anyone can figure out how to make a password please post it.
Note: this is only valuable to users with unlimited DATA if you have a certain amount of DATA then watch your usage and you should also be able to use native (Verizon) tethering.
Cheers!
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enable access control on the app and than select the ones you want to allow
I can tether successfully with Galaxy Nexus without root. Why does the Moto X require root?
cys19 said:
I can tether successfully with Galaxy Nexus without root. Why does the Moto X require root?
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because carriers block it
Awesome thread thanks for the tips and help to supply my moto x with some free WiFi
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cys19 said:
I can tether successfully with Galaxy Nexus without root. Why does the Moto X require root?
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Some carriers block and also depends on what plan you have... Verizon share plan has anything over 4 gig share you get free hotspot.
Any Idea why downloads are slow but uploads are blazing fast? Full signal. Speedtest on the phone is smoking but on the tablet is .55 mbs dl.
ckeathley said:
Any Idea why downloads are slow but uploads are blazing fast? Full signal. Speedtest on the phone is smoking but on the tablet is .55 mbs dl.
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That's strange. My Speeds are accurate. Maybe try restarting the tether.
good works
Worked like a champ! :good:
This might be a stupid question but will this allow say, A sprint phone without tethering on their plan tether?
Thanks addictedhacks for getting it to work for me! BIG HELP
ericizzy1 said:
enable access control on the app and than select the ones you want to allow
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and Thanks Eric, worked like a charm to get the encryption and name change to work
addictedhacks said:
Download WiFi Tether for Root Users. https://android-wifi-tether.googlecode.com/files/wifi_tether_v3_3-beta2.apk
Install from Download folder.
Go into Settings and make the following changes ONLY.
Device Profile : Generic ICS/JB (wlan0)
WiFi-Driver Reload : Check box
Keep Alive connection.
That's it. Go back and push to start tethering. It will show up but I can't figure out how to change the SSID (Name) of WiFi Network and set up a Passphrase (password) in settings. For now it shows up as wlan0 and you can connect to it. If anyone can figure out how to make a password please post it.
Note: this is only valuable to users with unlimited DATA if you have a certain amount of DATA then watch your usage and you should also be able to use native (Verizon) tethering.
Cheers!
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Is this necessary for WiFi tethering on the GSM Dev Edition?
can anyone recommend a good usb tether app?
MrJakeK said:
Thanks addictedhacks for getting it to work for me! BIG HELP
and Thanks Eric, worked like a charm to get the encryption and name change to work
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I don't see how adding Access Control allows me to change the SSID. Can you please explain?
thegunrun said:
can anyone recommend a good usb tether app?
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The best USB tether app is PDAnet.
abiezer said:
I don't see how adding Access Control allows me to change the SSID. Can you please explain?
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I don't think that was what he was replying to. It obviously allows you to specifically grant access to the devices that should be getting it and not allow access to anyone that can see the SSID. Towards the bottom of the first post, it was asked if anyone knew how to create a password, to please post it. I'm pretty sure that is all he was responding to.
Prior to the Moto X, I had a Gnex, so I haven't used this app in quite some time, but when I did use it, the encryption was WEP and did funny things. Access control is just fine for me, and I'm not sure why anyone would care THAT much about SSID.
Its the SSID and the password that can't be changed. I could see why someone would want to have a password on their network. Mac address control is not very secure at all.
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I followed the instructions but when I try to connect my ipad to my phone it tells me "unable to join the network". Any ideas what I'm doing wrong?
Played around with settings and this is what I did:
Device profile: Generic ICS/JB(wlan0)
Set up Method: Auto
Wifi driver reload AND wifi driver reload 2: checked
Enable access control: check
Keep alive connection: check
Make sure MSS clamping and Routing fix are both checked. Now it runs buttery smooth and speeds are great!
This is one of the only reasons I root, I don't do roms just strictly tethering. Hope this helps someone that was in my situation as well.
abiezer said:
Its the SSID and the password that can't be changed. I could see why someone would want to have a password on their network. Mac address control is not very secure at all.
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It's secure enough for this purpose. Yes, they can be spoofed, and yes MAC's can be sniffed out from simple packet watching, however, an attacker would need knowledge of this to even try it, as well as the hotspot would need to be up long enough to care.
I would definitely *prefer* the ability to change SSID and password, but I'm not losing sleep over it.
Has anyone tried to use a VPN on their phone and then set up a "local hotspot" to it and then connect to it on their AFTV? It's not something I need and everything is working well so haven't tried myself. Just sat at work and thought it might work
Smithy71 said:
Has anyone tried to use a VPN on their phone and then set up a "local hotspot" to it and then connect to it on their AFTV? It's not something I need and everything is working well so haven't tried myself. Just sat at work and thought it might work
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why not run the VPN application on the FireTv natively?
mejdam said:
why not run the VPN application on the FireTv natively?
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I didn't think it was possible
Smithy71 said:
I didn't think it was possible
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sure is, i use it to get around the mlb restrictions
Use Hola, it requires a mouse
http://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-tv/help/mlb-blackout-restriction-dns-unblock-t2825086
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mejdam said:
sure is, i use it to get around the mlb restrictions
Use Hola, it requires a mouse
http://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-tv/help/mlb-blackout-restriction-dns-unblock-t2825086
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Awesome.
I'm wondering if is possible to sideload an app like Tunnelbear to access servers in the UK? Netflix' movie catalog there is way better than the one in the US.
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I was able to get OpenConnect working after sideloading the APK, I had to hook up a keyboard and mouse to get it set up the first time but after that I can now just click on 'Connect' using the remote and it works.
We will work on official Nexus Player VPN support once we received our unit, hopefully everything goes well.
FinchVPN said:
We will work on official Nexus Player VPN support once we received our unit, hopefully everything goes well.
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anyone try this yet?
I already have a way to remote desktop to my PC from the shield tv, but I would like to be able to remote desktop into my shield TV from another device, like my pc, or smartphone. is this possible? Methods i've tried so far don't seem to work.
Also, im rooted.
There are VNC servers for Android. Give that a shot.
TeamViewer Host should work in theory. Maybe it requires a full version of Android?
With network debugging enabled I have been able to remote in to my shield using Vysor - a chrome extension. Works pretty well.
Mogster2K said:
TeamViewer Host should work in theory. Maybe it requires a full version of Android?
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tried this numerous times, with and without root. teamviewer sees and connects to the shield but when actually trying to display the screen for remote desktop, nothing appears.
flaketron said:
With network debugging enabled I have been able to remote in to my shield using Vysor - a chrome extension. Works pretty well.
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Will try this, which should work locally, and if so, thanks. But im curious on how to do this externally as well. (although just being able to do it from my local network should be enough)
unvaluablespace said:
Will try this, which should work locally, and if so, thanks. But im curious on how to do this externally as well. (although just being able to do it from my local network should be enough)
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This worked on my nexus 7 2 or 3 years ago
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.onaips.vnc
unvaluablespace said:
tried this numerous times, with and without root. teamviewer sees and connects to the shield but when actually trying to display the screen for remote desktop, nothing appears.
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On my Shield I can connect to Teamviewer Host, and I can bring up the desktop. When I try to mouse click on the desktop, the whole machine reboots (this is with root access).
I've got a dialog with Teamviewer support about this issue.
andersh said:
On my Shield I can connect to Teamviewer Host, and I can bring up the desktop. When I try to mouse click on the desktop, the whole machine reboots (this is with root access).
I've got a dialog with Teamviewer support about this issue.
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Thanks. sounds like you've gotten further than i have. I did get the screen to appear on my pc ONCE, and for a split second. ever since and before then, nothing. i dont even get the screen to pop up. ive tried everything i can think of. this was an issue with nexus player and fire tv devices as well. seems anything android tv-related operating systems won't play nice with teamviewer.
unvaluablespace said:
seems anything android tv-related operating systems won't play nice with teamviewer.
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The response from Teamviewer is that the SATV is not currently supported, and that device support is added by popular demand.
So the more people who contact them, the better.
If you just would like to manage files on the Shield, AirDroid works pretty well. You need to sideload it to the Shield though.
MasK said:
If you just would like to manage files on the Shield, AirDroid works pretty well. You need to sideload it to the Shield though.
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I've got plenty of options for transferring files. Just want to remotely access the shield tv to play with things like settings and configuring stuff when im at my pc, or away from home, rather than having to wait till i get home all the time.
MasK said:
If you just would like to manage files on the Shield, AirDroid works pretty well. You need to sideload it to the Shield though.
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andersh said:
The response from Teamviewer is that the SATV is not currently supported, and that device support is added by popular demand.
So the more people who contact them, the better.
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thanks for the heads up. I will contact teamviewer requesting shield tv support, and suggest anyone else visiting this thread to do the same.
if you google teamviewer and android tv, apparently they added support. it just seems to specific devices. i recall it not working right on my nexus player, and fire tv's either, so i dont know what "popular" android tv's teamviewer decides to support.
unvaluablespace said:
Will try this, which should work locally, and if so, thanks. But im curious on how to do this externally as well. (although just being able to do it from my local network should be enough)
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Hmm. Vysor does work over a LAN if you turn on ADB over TCP/IP. It might work over the Internet if you set up port forwarding, but it would have basically no security. Maybe an SSH tunnel would work?
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Mobizen?
did you try mobizen? i was searching for something for my sony bravia android tv when i found this thread. Was trying some of your solutions. Mobizen used to work perfect for me on my android 4.4 box. Doesn't work on my Android TV though but perhaps for you guys it does. It's a great free app (and I'm not working for the guys)
kind regards
Subscribed. I tried droid VNC and it did not work. Also looking for a way to VNC into my nVidia Shield Android TV or any remote control (not just file transfer) that works locally or internet, I usually connect using OpenVPN to my home network...
Just for info.
Teamviewer on full Android Marshmallow for Shield TV works very well.
zulu99 said:
Just for info.
Teamviewer on full Android Marshmallow for Shield TV works very well.
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Does it autostart and its available 24/7 like VNC?
EDIT: Tried TeamViewer QuickSupport... GARBAGE, does not work. Anybody else have any advise as to what to install? I have my nVidia Shields unlocked bootloader, rooted and reaty to rock-n-roll...
unvaluablespace said:
I already have a way to remote desktop to my PC from the shield tv, but I would like to be able to remote desktop into my shield TV from another device, like my pc, or smartphone. is this possible? Methods i've tried so far don't seem to work.
Also, im rooted.
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Install the remodroid app from the play store on your phone and the shield TV, set the Shield TV to Stream and the phone to Connect and you are now able to remotely viw your Shild TV from your phone.
I have flashed the Full Marshmallow OS and am running Kodi, as an FYI.
wanb1i said:
Install the remodroid app from the play store on your phone and the shield TV, set the Shield TV to Stream and the phone to Connect and you are now able to remotely viw your Shild TV from your phone.
I have flashed the Full Marshmallow OS and am running Kodi, as an FYI.
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How about with shield AND a PC?
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So, I use Nord VPN premium. How can I use it in the android settings instead of the app?
In the WiFi settings you have a VPN section, set noordvpn as default and always on.
FranDN said:
In the WiFi settings you have a VPN section, set noordvpn as default and always on.
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Is it fast? because I've tried free app versions of VPN and whenever I try to watch or download something it's to slow
I use NordVPN as well. Speeds are usually very good. Only faster one I've used is IPVanish, but it's based in the US and doesn't have access to things like Netflix. But speed for that one are off the charts if you just want a VPN service that's rapid.
I been using TorGuard for almost 2years now and it works great even speeds for me when I am on 4G LTE so I don't complain.
I even set up my OnePlus 6T to block connections without VPN because I do not want it online without being connected to a vpn.
I've used Adguard for years, never had a problem.
mlock420 said:
Is it fast? because I've tried free app versions of VPN and whenever I try to watch or download something it's to slow
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It is yes
FranDN said:
It is yes, if you want a free one try Orbot, it's from the guys that made TOR Browser, it's pretty nice
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That app if for connecting to the Tor Network. Definitely not the same as a VPN. Please do your research before recommending things like Tor to people as it has its own security considerations to deal with.