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Hello!
We're very glad to inform you that Eddie Android edition 3.0 preview is now available.
UPDATE 2022-07-08: Eddie Android edition 3.0 Alpha 2 is now available.
UPDATE 2022-07-28: Eddie Android edition 3.0 Alpha 3 is now available.
UPDATE 2022-09-02: Eddie Android edition 3.0 Beta 1 is now available.
UPDATE 2022-09-12: Eddie Android edition 3.0 Beta 2 is now available.
UPDATE 2022-10-14: Eddie Android edition 3.0 Beta 3 is now available.
UPDATE 2022-11-04: Eddie Android edition 3.0 Beta 4 is now available.
UPDATE 2022-11-14: Eddie Android edition 3.0 Release Candidate 1 is now available
UPDATE 2022-12-01: Eddie Android edition 3.0 has been released
Eddie 3.0 preview features WireGuard full integration with AirVPN, a thorough improvement on network management to provide additional robustness on network switching and re-connections, an exclusive option to access local network even when connecting over WireGuard and a dark theme.
According to our tests, on most Android devices, when compared with OpenVPN3-AirVPN library or OpenVPN3 and on agnostic networks, performance is remarkably higher and battery life is approximately 15-20% longer, even when the throughput is slightly higher.
You can download Eddie Android 3.0 RC 1 APK directly from our repository or from the Google Play Store:
https://airvpn.org/forums/topic/29660-using-airvpn-with-eddie-client-for-android/
Please note that Eddie 3.0 is not yet available on the Amazon Store. It should be updated in a few business days.
To those who will decide testing: thank you so much! Please report any bug and problem in this thread. If possible generate a report from the app. You will find a new feature: by tapping the arrow icon on the Log view bar rightmost side you will generate a full system report which will include both log and logcat and have it sent to our servers. Then you just need to send us the link the app shows you (open a ticket if you prefer to do it in private).
Important: if you run Android 8 or higher version, we strongly recommend that you activate Always on VPN and Block connection without VPN (aka VPN Lockdown) from Android advanced per app VPN settings That's the most secure method to prevent traffic leaks in various circumstances. If you run Android 7 or older versions and you set Eddie to connect through WireGuard, a best effort is made to prevent leaks, but it may not be as effective as Android 8 and higher versions mentioned settings.
Finally, keep in mind that Android TV suffered the Always On VPN feature amputation, therefore Eddie start & connection at bootstrap are not possible from Android TV 10 and higher versions. Older versions can still run Eddie during the bootstrap and have it connected. Furthermore, a totally effective leaks prevention is hindered when you use WireGuard on Android TV, although Eddie will always perform a best effort to prevent them.
Main features (new features in bold):
Free and open source WireGuard and OpenVPN GUI based on latest OpenVPN3-AirVPN library (free and open source software library by AirVPN) and official WireGuard native library
full WireGuard integration with AirVPN
improved network change management
optional access to local network even when connecting over WireGuard (local network tunneling exemption)
dark theme
revamped quick connection algorithm
one-tap pre-connection switch from WireGuard to OpenVPN 3 and vice-versa
easy system report (log and logcat) one-tap generation and delivery to our servers
ability to connect to any service via WireGuard and OpenVPN profiles
OpenVPN3-AirVPN 3.8.2 library inked against OpenSSL 1.1.1r
Full compatibility up to Android 13
Full compatibility with Android TV 10, 11 and 12
ChaCha20-Poly1305 and AES-GCM support on both OpenVPN Control and Data channel
Robust, best effort prevention of traffic leaks outside the VPN tunnel with OpenVPN
Totally effective prevention of traffic leaks outside the VPN tunnel with WireGuard and OpenVPN on Android 8 and higher versions
Battery-conscious application
Low RAM footprint
Ergonomic and friendly interface
Ability to start and connect the application at device boot
Option to define which apps must have traffic inside or outside the VPN tunnel through white and black list
Localization in simplified and traditional Chinese, Danish, Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Turkish
Full integration with AirVPN
Enhanced security thanks to locally stored encrypted data through optional master password
Quick one-tap connection and smart, fully automated server selection
Smart server selection with custom settings
Manual server selection
Ability to start and connect during device startup according to a priority list which includes automatic choice, your defined country and your defined AirVPN server
Smart attempts to bypass OpenVPN blocks featuring protocol and server fail-over
Full Android TV compatibility including D-Pad support. Mouse emulation is not required.
Enhancements aimed at increasing accessibility and comfort to visually impaired persons
AirVPN servers sorting options
Customizable "Default", "Favorite" and "Forbidden" servers and countries
OpenVPN/WireGuard mimetype support to import profiles from external applications
Multiple OpenVPN/WireGuard profile support and management
Support for custom bootstrap servers
Support for favorite and forbidden countries
AirVPN broadcast messages support
User's subscription expiration date is shown in login/connection information
The app is aware of concurrent VPN use. in case another app is granted VPN access Eddie acts accordingly and releases VPN resources
Optional local networks access. In such a case, local network devices are exempted from the VPN and can be accessed within the local devices
Localization override. User can choose the default language and localization within the app and have them changed live (no need to re-start the app)
Favorite and forbidden lists can be emptied with a single tap
Ability to directly select an AirVPN area (country, continent, planet) to connect to
VPN re-connection after unexpected disconnection (VPN Lock must be disabled)
VPN concurrency management
Full integration with VPN traffic leaks prevention by system in Android 7 or higher version
User can generate or save a profile for any AirVPN server or country and save it in the internal OpenVPN/WireGuard profile manager or export it
On the fly language change allowing to switch language without re-starting application
Exclusive optional VPN lock in case the device cannot take advantage of Android's VPN direct management (Android 5 and 6)
Server scoring algorithm implementing the latest AirVPN balancing factors in order to determine the best server for quick connection
Network name and extra information are shown along with network type Device network status management
Fully compatible with Android TV 5.1 and higher versions
bug fixes and general architectural improvements
Kind regards & datalove
AirVPN Staff