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Firefox on Android keeps Shutting off VPN When I close the program despite unrestricted and running in background

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Figureguy replied 5 days ago
Figureguy
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Good morning. I am running Firefox Mobile v. 155.0 on Android 16. I am using the built in 50GB VPN. However when I close the browser as opposed to minimizing it so it is not running constantly when I again open it the VPN is now set to off and has to manually be turned on every time. I went into the app settings and allowed Firefox unrestricted usage and the app is allowed to run in the background. Neither method works and I am trying to see if anyone has any suggestions as far as settings of possible workarounds. Or if other users are having the same issue. I do not want to pay for the Firefox VPN and do not want to use another paid or free program, if that helps.

Thanks in advance.

Good morning. I am running Firefox Mobile v. 155.0 on Android 16. I am using the built in 50GB VPN. However when I close the browser as opposed to minimizing it so it is not running constantly when I again open it the VPN is now set to off and has to manually be turned on every time. I went into the app settings and allowed Firefox unrestricted usage and the app is allowed to run in the background. Neither method works and I am trying to see if anyone has any suggestions as far as settings of possible workarounds. Or if other users are having the same issue. I do not want to pay for the Firefox VPN and do not want to use another paid or free program, if that helps. Thanks in advance.

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TyDraniu
TyDraniu
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Hi, it's a known issue and it will be fixed later, after the current phase of development.

I don't think there's any workaround right now.

Figureguy
Figureguy Question owner

Thank you for responding. I appreciate it as I just wanted to start using it and was confused if I had a setting inside the app wrong or a setting in Android.

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