OpenVPN for Android for Android
Editors' Review
Download and use the OpenVPN app for Android to connect to a VPN service. The open-source app doesn't provide the virtual private networking service. Instead, you first subscribe to a VPN service, like from AirVPN, and then use the OpenVPN app to connect to the service.
Pros
Open-source client: Developed by Arne Schwabe, the OpenVPN app for Android is based on the OpenVPN 2.x source code. In contrast, other popular Android VPN clients differ from the community version of OpenVPN. OpenVPN Connect is based on the community version but was reworked to allow it to run on iOS. Another older client, OpenVPN Settings, requires you to root your phone to install and run.
Easy enough to set up: From the website of your VPN provider, download a configuration file to your phone for the server you want to connect to. (AirVPN, Mullvad, and other popular VPN services make it easy to create and download this file to your Android phone.) Then in the OpenVPN app, tap the Import button over on the right (the plus sign), browse to the configuration file, and tap it to connect.
SEE: The 9 Best Paid and Free Android VPNs You Can Trust
Cons
You have to like a bit of fiddling: If you're not comfortable with downloading and then locating a file on your Android device, you probably want to look to another VPN option, such as Private Internet Access.
Bottom Line
If you want to subscribe to one of the best VPN services that requires you to use your own OpenVPN client to make a connection, you'll want to download the OpenVPN app for Android. It requires a few more steps to set up than most consumer VPN apps, but for many it's worth the effort.
Full Specifications
What's new in version 0.7.5
-Fix keystore signing on Android 4.1 (yes, really :))
- Fix always visible status from last beta
- Fix default routes not installed with openvpn 3++
- Support ECDSA Certificates from Android keystore, OpenVPN 2.x only
- New OpenSSL Version (1.1.0h)
- Speed test for OpenSSL crypto algorithm
- Experimental support for OpenVPN 3 C++ core
- Implement .api.DisconnectVPN Intent for easy control from other apps
- Better proxy support including Tor(Orbot)
- Bugfixes
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Developer's Description
Openvpn for Android is an open source client based on the open source OpenVPN project.
It uses the VPNService API of Android 4.0+ and requires neither Jailbreak nor root on your telephone.
FAQ
Can I get free Internet
No, this app is for connecting to an OpenVPN server.
How to connect
OpenVPN is a client software to connect to an OpenVPN server. It is not an APP selling or provding any VPN services.
It allows to your own/company/university/provider OpenVPN server or to the VPN service of many of the commercial
VPN providers.
What is the difference between all the OpenVPN apps?
For more information about the different OpenVPN clients in the Playstore see this: http://ics-openvpn.blinkt.de/FAQ.html#faq_androids_clients_title
Access to your photos/media (Android older than 6.0)
This app implements a feature to import OpenVPN profiles from the SDCard/internal memory. Google categorizes this access "accessing your media and photos"
TAP Mode
Only tun mode support (Sorry no tap, with Android 4.0 only tun can be supported).
Joining Beta
Prerelease versions available by joining G+ group: https://plus.google.com/communities/114121831091105660092
Translate the app
If you want to help to translate OpenVPN into your native language look at the homepage of this project.
Bug reports
Please report bug/suggestions via email or at the code Google Code project. But please read the FAQ before writing me.
Security
OpenSSL Heartbleed: OpenVPN for Android uses its own non vulnerable OpenSSL version. For more details about OpenVPN and Heartbleed see: https://community.openvpn.net/openvpn/wiki/heartbleed
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