I know this is a bit more tech-support oriented, but I was hoping someone might have first or second hand experience fixing this, given what a nightmare it is to research and test.

I’m using a semi-recent Samsung phone, running their skin of Android 14. Currently, I’m using PIA as my vpn (yes, I know I should switch) through the OpenVPN app. I also experience this issue through PIA’s app leading me to think its an Android issue. I also leave both the “Always-on VPN” and “Block Connections without a VPN” enabled.

I’ve tried to do some research, but everything that I find is search engines directing to basic stuff like how to connect to wifi

Edit: I’m currently testing the memory management tweak, and Ill probably try wireguard next.

  • EmbarrassedDrum@lemmy.dbzer0.com
    11·
    7 days ago

    first, give a try to other VPNs - see if the problem’s solved.

    second - try connecting to a different network or server.

    I know I had problems with that, when my ISP would block vpn addresses. so either trying a different server, or connecting to a different network would solve the problem.

    • The Octonaut@mander.xyz
      22·
      7 days ago

      Terrible advice. Did you even read what he asked, about having to reconnect manually? Or did you just see “VPN” and had a story to tell?