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Hello! Thank you for the information. It is perfectly possible, and has been observed, that manufacturers restrict or block automatic startup of VPN apps (and other app categories) in their Android TV customized ("non-stock") versions. If that's the case, you could try to enable "Always on VPN", if it wasn't removed as well. On stock Android TV "Always on VPN" is available, and sometimes it is available even in non-stock Android TV versions, because it is removed only from the user interface. Link Always on VPN to Eddie in the following way: https://airvpn.org/forums/topic/65815-android-tv-vpn-connection-at-startup-why-openvpn-for-android-can-do-it-and-eddie-not/?do=findComment&comment=255925 and check whether it resolves the situation. It is possible that the settings are wiped out by the firmware or manufacturer's supervision programs so this solution will not work in any case (even when "Always on VPN" is successfully enabled and not removed completely) but it's worth a test. Please keep us informed. Kind regards

On July 2023 and only for new accounts, it was not retro-active. An official announcement was published well in advance. https://airvpn.org/forums/topic/56405-port-forwarding-availability-change/ FAQ and home page features were modified accordingly. On September 2024 a more powerful system was announced https://airvpn.org/forums/topic/63545-update-remote-port-forwarding-system-expansion/ We don't see the point: even if you can't read the news, the home page or the FAQ, you still have your old account, so you can cut it out with the gratuitous arguments. Kind regards

Hello! A couple of clarifications or additions. Multiple devices with the same key can connect to multiple servers and have the linked port(s) forwarded on all of those servers. You may also specify "All devices" for each port. Such port(s) is/are forwarded to all the connected devices, no matter through which key, on all servers. The limit is 5 ports per account but additional ports can be purchased (for this purpose you can open a ticket). Kind regards

Hello! PPPoE adds some overhead https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Point-to-Point_Protocol_over_Ethernet#Protocol_overhead therefore WireGuard interface 1280 bytes MTU is recommended. Kind regards

Hello! Everything looks fine, please re-check your "Client Area". Anyway, to stay on the safe side, please browse ipleak.net. Make sure that your "real" IP address doesn't appear anywhere, so you can be 100% positive that your connection works as expected. If you see any issue, please do not hesitate to update this thread and above all open a ticket for pro support. Kind regards

Hello! You should enable IPv6 to resolve the problem at the moment. Yes, WireGuard works only over UDP. The author of the thread uses AirVPN Suite - pay attention not to hijack the thread or mix different problems, if in doubt feel free to open your own thread. Kind regards

Hello! We're very glad to inform you that Eddie Android edition 3.3.0 has been released. Eddie Android edition is a fully integrated with AirVPN, free and open source WireGuard and OpenVPN GUI client. It is based on official WireGuard library and latest OpenVPN3-AirVPN library (free and open source software library by AirVPN), allowing comfortable connections to both OpenVPN and WireGuard servers. Source code is available on GitLab: https://gitlab.com/AirVPN/EddieAndroid Eddie Android edition 3.3.0 is linked against updated libraries. It is compatible with Android 5.1 and higher versions, up to Android 16, and features revamped ergonomics and important new features. What's new full compatibility with Android 15 and 16 compatible with Android 5.1 and higher versions new, remarkably improved NetworkMonitor improvements in ergonomics for faster and more comfortable use updated OpenSSL, OpenVPN3-AirVPN and WireGuard libraries ability to start and connect during the device bootstrap on all supported Android TV and Android versions, with or without "Always on VPN" opt in ability to auto connect when the app is launched through the new option Settings > AirVPN > Start quick VPN connection at application startup. It requires an account that had logged in with "Remember me" checked updated code, SDK 16 100% compliant see the complete changelog here: https://gitlab.com/AirVPN/EddieAndroid/-/blob/master/ChangeLog.txt Main features WireGuard and OpenVPN support Battery-conscious application, with low RAM footprint Ergonomic and friendly interface Ability to start and connect the application at device bootstrap and/or at app launch, with or without "Always on VPN" GPS spoofing Traffic splitting and reverse traffic splitting on an application basis. You can define which apps must have traffic inside or outside the VPN tunnel through white and black list Localization in simplified and traditional Chinese, Danish, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Turkish Full integration with AirVPN Quick tile button Enhanced security thanks to locally stored encrypted data through optional master password (warning: this option prevents the app from automatically connecting during the startup) Quick one-tap connection and smart, fully automated server selection Smart server selection with custom settings  Manual server selection  Full Android TV compatibility including D-Pad support. Mouse emulation is not required.  Ability to generate configuration files based on the user settings for both OpenVPN and WireGuard Increased accessibility for visually impaired persons  Download link Eddie Android edition 3.3.0 APK can be downloaded here: https://airvpn.org/android/eddie A quick start guide is available at the same above linked page. Quick link to the APK: https://airvpn.org/tv Eddie Android edition is also available on the Google Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.airvpn.eddie and on the Amazon App Store: https://www.amazon.com/Eddie-AirVPN-official-OpenVPN-GUI/dp/B07KTD6DH9 Eddie Android edition is the only VPN application developed by AirVPN for Android. Beware of imitations on the Play Store with very similar names that conceal potential scams. How to sideload Eddie Android edition on Android TV and FireOS devices https://airvpn.org/android/eddie/apk/tv/ Kind regards & datalove AirVPN Staff

Hello! This option has been always available, you can find it in "Preferences" > "UI". Check "Skip promotional messages" and click "Save". In Eddie Android edition just tap "Do not show anymore" option, located at the bottom of the promotional picture. You can configure Eddie to connect when it is launched. Kind regards

@Emergency9 Hello! OK. Please keep us posted after you have disabled "Fast startup". In order to address the port problem please start with this checklist: https://airvpn.org/forums/topic/66388-port-forwarding/?do=findComment&comment=243305 Kind regards

Hello! Apparently it is related to OpenVPN 2.6.x that pushes IPv6 no matter what. We will probably need to patch internally if this is indeed a necessity (nowadays you can safely keep IPv6 enabled, moreover you can disable it by yourself with WireGuard that does not support any DHCP-push). We will keep you posted in the near future. @jdelliott Please consider to upgrade to AirVPN Suite 2.0.0. You will have complete WireGuard support, very many additional features, new libraries, improved systemd and firewall support, important bug fixes. Kind regards

This way I can't use port forwarding right? Hello! Wrong: of course you can. It's a server side feature that's not affected by the client software and protocol you run. Please see also: https://airvpn.org/faq/port_forwarding/ The problem you mention is unexpected. Can you tell us whether you have "Fast startup" enabled? If so, can you please disable it and check whether the problem gets resolved or not? How to disable it: https://www.elevenforum.com/t/turn-on-or-off-fast-startup-in-windows-11.1212/ Kind regards

@unrealcoder Hello! The message "No ports open" is thrown by the port tester available in your AirVPN account "Client Area" when you test ports and not when you reserve a port for your account. The message means that you tested a port that is either linked to a device which is not connected to any VPN server, or has been reserved and then disabled on your port panel settings. Kind regards

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Hello! Starting from Eddie 3.3.0 RC 1 now available, the app is capable to auto connect when it is launched, on both Android and Android TV, according to the quick connection scheme. Check it out! Kind regards

Hello! We're very glad to inform you that Eddie Android edition 3.3.0 Release Candidate 1 is now available. Link on the announcement first post has been updated accordingly. Thank you very much if you decide to test this new version and report any problem and bug you experience! New in Release Candidate 1: all the beta 2 reported by testers problems have been addressed ability to auto connect when the app is launched. Opt in: please note the new Start quick VPN connection at application startup option in Settings > AirVPN. It requires an account that logged in with "Remember me" checked ability to start and connect during the device bootstrap on all supported Android TV and Android versions, with or without "Always on VPN" further ergonomic improvements on Android TV revamped ability to start and connect during the device bootstrap finalized full code compliance with SDK 16 new, improved NetworkMonitor bug fixes Kind regards