Why VPN is turning on automatically ?

Forre
Forre Posts: 5 Explorer
in Privacy VPN

Somehow in my Android phone VPN seems to turning on automatically. And as known, connection is hanging when moving between mobile connection and Wifi (or even different WiFi networks). So several times per day it seems my internet in mobile is blocked due to hanging VPN connection attempt.

Is there a way to turn VPN off permanently in Android ?

Tagged:
Like Awesome

Accepted Answer

  • Firmy
    Firmy Posts: 2,243 Community Manager
    Answer ✓

    Hello @Forre @JOnes

    We understand the frustration with the VPN taking some time to reconnect and displaying a "Connecting..." state after a network change.

    We would like to let you know that a fix for this issue is included in version 25.5, which we are currently preparing for release. If all goes according to plan, we anticipate publishing this update towards the end of May.

    Regarding the VPN turning on automatically, this is likely due to a setting you might have enabled. You can easily check and adjust this under Scam Protection > Settings > Turn on VPN automatically.

    Please don't hesitate to let us know if you have any other questions or require further assistance. We're here to help.

    Thank you for your patience, and have a lovely day.

    Firmy
    Community Manager | F-Secure Community
    🔐 Strengthening digital security through knowledge and collaboration
    🌐 Explore our User Guides | Knowledge Base for self-help resources
    💻 Empower yourself with Cybersecurity Insights and protect what matters

    1Like 1Awesome

Answers

  • JOnes
    JOnes Posts: 1,002 Forum Guru
    edited May 18

    Yes,you just open the latest F-secure Total app(25.4) in android and turn off(greyed) the VPN-privacy setting,it won't start automatically after that.Notice also the announcements concerning the previous VPN Freedome..

    • https://community.f-secure.com/en/discussion/127969/standalone-freedome-vpn-reaching-end-of-life#latest

    Like Awesome
  • Forre
    Forre Posts: 5 Explorer

    Unfortunately that's not a case, at least in my phone.

    Several times switched that off and suddenly it is trying to connect again. And you can only recognise it after a while when there is not any internet connection working.

    It is absolutely very annoying!

    Like Awesome
  • JOnes
    JOnes Posts: 1,002 Forum Guru
    edited May 18

    Have you tried remove and reinstall the app from Google Play ?

    • or find "VPN" from settings and remove(forget F-Secure) the F-Secure vpn definition..
    • btw. what is your device and android version? ,it may be needed if community admins/moderators want some debug information of the case(they ask it privately)
    • we all are waiting for the next release(25.5) because of these maybe small but annoying glitches on all platforms🤬
    Like Awesome
  • Forre
    Forre Posts: 5 Explorer
    https://community.f-secure.com/en/discussion/comment/141219#Comment_141219

    Thanks Firmy!

    Didn't understand that VPN settings also under scam protection. And yes, it was on.

    1Like Awesome

Categories