Openvpn for android is a completely free app that works on any device running Android 4.x (Ice Cream Sandwich) or later. It makes use of the Android system’s API and does not ask for many permissions. Openvpn for Android isn’t an actual VPN as such, but rather an application that connects to a VPN. It requires an internet connection to be “on openvpnandroid.com/board-software-and-its-possibilities/ the other side of the line” in order to function.
You’ll need an NordVPN account, the NordVPN app installed on your device, and config files needed for your chosen server location. Our recommended VPN providers offer the option of downloading their configuration documents for their diverse locations. Download the config file to your phone or computer and then transfer it to your device by using the USB/SD-card/Dropbox. Install the OpenVPN Connect app by Arne Schwarzbe from the Google Play Store once the file has been downloaded.
OpenVPN Connect, the “official” client of OpenVPN Inc., is designed to be user-friendly and easy to use for novice VPN users who do not have the technical knowledge. It’s therefore less equipped than the openvpn for android that is targeted at more advanced users. Both apps allow you to connect to any VPN that supports the OpenVPN Protocol, however openvpn android has a more user-friendly interface and works on more devices. It also supports features such dynamic IP addresses, split tunneling, and other features that aren’t available in the official OpenVPN Connect application.