Where is "Trusted Network" setting?

ikamusume
ikamusume Posts: 2 New Member
edited May 16 in Privacy VPN

Hi, I could not find the setting to add my network as trusted anymore on Android?

https://help.f-secure.com/product.html?home/freedome/latest/en/task_A6E5BCC4E9384DDD8F0B9F052800484B-freedome-latest-en

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  • JOnes
    JOnes Posts: 959 Forum Guru

    Yes ,I think this is one of those glitches that should be corrected in next update 25.5 estimated release day at the end of May 2025(also corrections to user manuals)

  • Firmy
    Firmy Posts: 2,205 Community Manager

    Hello @ikamusume @JOnes

    The trusted networks settings have been removed for the new F-Secure VPN for Android. However you can allow or deny accessing local devices in any network by switching this option on or off in the VPN settings. 

    To make sure your WiFi connections are safe, turn on the new WiFi Protection feature as follows:

    1. Open the F-Secure app.
    2. On the main view of the app, select Scam Protection.
    3. Select WiFi Protection. This opens the WiFi Protection view. When WiFi Protection is switched on, this view shows you statistics on the number of safe and unsafe WiFi connections.
    4. Switch on WiFi Protection.
    5. Switch on Turn on VPN automatically if you want to use VPN whenever you connect to an unsafe or open WiFi network. This protects your personal information in cases where the security of the WiFi network may be compromised. Select the notifications that you want to see.

    Thank you and have a lovely day.

    Firmy
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  • JOnes
    JOnes Posts: 959 Forum Guru

    @Firmy I think the specifications and definitions of the "safe" local(home) LANs/Wifi´s are somewhat confused,they should be redesigned in the future(eg. similarly named option does not mean the same in other platform,or is totally missing)

  • ikamusume
    ikamusume Posts: 2 New Member

    @Firmy Thanks for the answer. May I know why its been removed only on Android? Why the features still available on Windows?

  • Firmy
    Firmy Posts: 2,205 Community Manager

    Hello @JOnes

    Thank you for your input. We appreciate you highlighting your thoughts on the current design and definitions.

    We understand your point about potential confusion across different platforms and the desire for a more consistent experience. Your feedback is valuable, and we will certainly pass it along to the development team for their consideration in future updates.

    For clarity, a safe network refers to a network connection employing security measures like strong encryption (e.g., WPA2/WPA3) and controlled access (e.g., requiring a password) to minimise the risk of unauthorised access and data breaches.

    Think of your home WiFi as an example of a network you aim to keep safe. You likely have it secured with a password (authentication), and it uses encryption to scramble the data transmitted between your devices and the internet. This makes it much harder for someone outside your home to snoop on your online activity.

    On the other hand, a public Wifi network in a coffee shop is often less secure. It might not require a password to connect (open access), and even if it does, the encryption might be weaker or non-existent. This makes it easier for malicious individuals on the same network to potentially intercept your data or even conduct man-in-the-middle attacks.

    Therefore, your home WiFi, with its password and encryption, is generally considered a safer network compared to a public WiFi hotspot in a coffee shop. Our WiFi Protection on Android is designed to warn you of potential risks.

    Thank you for helping us improve. Have a lovely day.

    Hello @ikamusume

    We replaced it with the new WiFi Protection to offer more effective and user-friendly security on Android. WiFi Protection automatically checks if a WiFi network is safe to use, which is crucial against attacks on unsecured hotspots where criminals can intercept your data, even if the connection seems normal. This real-time analysis provides better security on both familiar and new networks, unlike manually trusting networks.

    Android and Windows manage networks differently, so the best security approach varies. On Android, WiFi Protection, part of our Scam Protection, offers a more proactive solution. It's available on Android and iOS.

    Do let us know if you have further questions.

    Thank you and have a lovely day.

    Firmy
    Community Manager | F-Secure Community
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  • JOnes
    JOnes Posts: 959 Forum Guru

    @Firmy In fact, the goal of my proposal was to streamline the settings of different platforms to make them easier and more uniform for end users and to clarify the visual appearance of the settings on different platforms. Technical security(home/public Wifi) on them is probably already in order now.