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Is there a VPN-provider API for Android? [closed]

Is there a way to build a VPN 'provider' for Android? A way to add new VPN types to the existing VPN infrastructure? OpenVPN, for instance, though also things like pppoe might fit in this category.

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pjz Avatar asked Apr 07 '10 16:04

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VPN client API is available with android 4.0

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heyjii Avatar answered Sep 21 '22 20:09

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The vpnManager does not provide an interface to add new type of VPN. I saw some OpenVPN implementation in Android, but all require a rooted device. http://android.modaco.com/content/software/291919/openvpn-on-android/

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swcai Avatar answered Sep 21 '22 20:09

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