I have a Synology NAS running an L2TP/IPSec VPN Server. All my clients have a stable connections, including iPhones and other Android phones. My Pixel 3 is the only Pie 9.0 device.
VPN will connect on the Pixel 3, then disconnect after 2 minutes. If I enable Always On VPN, it will reconnect every 2 minutes and I'll pick up the next available IP address in the pool, going back and forth between IP's.
I've performed all basic troubleshooting, including resetting the device to factory defaults. I have even tried lowering the MTU on the Server and it does not resolve the issue.
I've also opened a ticket with Google and sent them a bug report, awaiting to hear back.
Is anyone else experiencing VPN disconnections?
The exact same thing happens to me. When I had the original Pixel the VPN would work correctly. Now with the Pixel 3 it will connect, but will disconnect after about 90 seconds. The VPN system I am connecting to is a Ubiquiti (ubnt) USG device.
Do you have Adaptive Battery enabled? If so, try turning it off.
samnada said:
Do you have Adaptive Battery enabled? If so, try turning it off.
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That did not work for me, unfortunately.
Don't know if this is directly relevant or helps you, but I tested PIA VPN connecting to their servers on my Pixel 3 and it works fine with no drops or disconnects.
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Don't know if this is directly relevant or helps you, but I tested PIA VPN connecting to their servers on my Pixel 3 and it works fine with no drops or disconnects.
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Do you know what protocol PIA uses?
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Do you know what protocol PIA uses?
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I don't. Does this help?
I get the same too. Stable on a Pixel 2. drops after a few seconds on Pixel 3. Frustrating
david1023 said:
I have a Synology NAS running an L2TP/IPSec VPN Server. All my clients have a stable connections, including iPhones and other Android phones. My Pixel 3 is the only Pie 9.0 device.
VPN will connect on the Pixel 3, then disconnect after 2 minutes. If I enable Always On VPN, it will reconnect every 2 minutes and I'll pick up the next available IP address in the pool, going back and forth between IP's.
I've performed all basic troubleshooting, including resetting the device to factory defaults. I have even tried lowering the MTU on the Server and it does not resolve the issue.
I've also opened a ticket with Google and sent them a bug report, awaiting to hear back.
Is anyone else experiencing VPN disconnections?
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Yes, I'm positive it's the new Pixel 3, not the L2TP/IPsec VPN running on my Edgerouter-X. My former Pixel 2 connects and stays connected. My Asus Zenpad and my new Microsoft Surface stay connected. Both Pixels are running the same Android version. It sure seems hardware related. I'm extremely keen to hear Google's answer and fix for this.
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Yes, I'm positive it's the new Pixel 3, not the L2TP/IPsec VPN running on my Edgerouter-X. My former Pixel 2 connects and stays connected. My Asus Zenpad and my new Microsoft Surface stay connected. Both Pixels are running the same Android version. It sure seems hardware related. I'm extremely keen to hear Google's answer and fix for this.
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Well same OS maybe but not same kernel
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I've been using L2TP/IPSEC IKEv1 with PSK (Meraki VPN server) for work on my Pixel 3 and I've not experienced any connectivity issues. The longest I've kept the VPN active so far has been about 3 hours (by choice).
craigacgomez said:
I've been using L2TP/IPSEC IKEv1 with PSK (Meraki VPN server) for work on my Pixel 3 and I've not experienced any connectivity issues. The longest I've kept the VPN active so far has been about 3 hours (by choice).
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Ok, I'm not quite so positive it's the Pixel 3, but I still can't explain the behavior of the other devices working with the VPN and my Pixel 3 not. The router/vpn server itself? maybe I guess. I still remain frustrated.
HI!
I have the same problem with VPN. It disconnects after 2 minutes, either on WiFi or 4G. I'm using a Ubiquiti USG and it's set up as L2TP/IPsec PSK.
At work I use Fortigate firewall with a L2TP/PSK but it works flawlessly.
I don't know what the problem is.
Pixel 3 VPN Problems
I'm also experiencing trouble with a L2TP/IPSec VPN Server on my Pixel 3. It worked fine on my OnePlus 3 and works fine on my desktop. On the Pixel, it connects and works at first, but after about 90 seconds it stops receiving bytes. It still shows as connected and continues showing bytes sending, but I lose all connectivity. I can disconnect and reconnect and it will work again for around 90 seconds.
I'm having the same issue. All settings are the same as my Note 8. I used to keep vpn on for 6 hours at a time on the Note with no issue, but for some reason the Pixel is randomly disconnecting after a few minutes.
At first I thought it had to do with the screen turning off, but I extended the screen sleep time and I am still experiencing the same issue.
I'm using an Unifi USG as well.
Si
mehal88 said:
I'm having the same issue. All settings are the same as my Note 8. I used to keep vpn on for 6 hours at a time on the Note with no issue, but for some reason the Pixel is randomly disconnecting after a few minutes.
At first I thought it had to do with the screen turning off, but I extended the screen sleep time and I am still experiencing the same issue.
I'm using an Unifi USG as well.
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So it seems that USG VPN has a problem with pixel 3. I have USG too and suffer VPN disconnects after 90 seconds. I'm using also a IPSec Xauth PSK VPN for work in a Fortigate firewall and no issues.
I think that if Google doesn't solve the problem, I will have to change VPN on USG from IPSec to PPTP until there is a solution.
By the way, I talked to Google support to explain the problem and they say that do not give support to VPN connections.
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Si So it seems that USG VPN has a problem with pixel 3. I have USG too and suffer VPN disconnects after 90 seconds. I'm using also a IPSec Xauth PSK VPN for work in a Fortigate firewall and no issues.
I think that if Google doesn't solve the problem, I will have to change VPN on USG from IPSec to PPTP until there is a solution.
By the way, I talked to Google support to explain the problem and they say that do not give support to VPN connections.
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Have you been able to successfully stay connected while using PPTP on the USG? If so, I will do that as well.
I'm trying in a few minutes. I'll keep you informed.
mehal88 said:
Have you been able to successfully stay connected while using PPTP on the USG? If so, I will do that as well.
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Hi again!
I've just changed config in USG from IPSec to PPTP and it's working without disconnects.
I don't know if the problem was Ubiquiti or Google related, but anyway it's working.
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I'm trying in a few minutes. I'll keep you informed.
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Hi again!
I've just changed config in USG from IPSec to PPTP and it's working without disconnects.
I don't know if the problem was Ubiquiti or Google related, but anyway it's working.
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Awesome, I just did the same and seems to be running fine. I hate using PPTP just out of principle because I know its insecure, but there's nothing I'm doing that is that secret anyway. Mostly just trying to get around the company firewall so I can use wifi to stream Pandora.
Since it was working fine on my Note 8 and just stopped working with the Pixel, I am tempted to blame Google rather than Ubiquiti.
Yes. I think the same. I don't like PPTP because of security, but I'm using it at home and I think that I'll have to use PPTP until Google fixes it.
And if you call support, Google says that they don't give support for VPN. ****.
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Awesome, I just did the same and seems to be running fine. I hate using PPTP just out of principle because I know its insecure, but there's nothing I'm doing that is that secret anyway. Mostly just trying to get around the company firewall so I can use wifi to stream Pandora.
Since it was working fine on my Note 8 and just stopped working with the Pixel, I am tempted to blame Google rather than Ubiquiti.
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I just got my TB this morning, am working on configuring it to replace my DInc. I have an L2TP over IPSec (PSK) VPN set up on my DInc, and it works without any problem. I tried the exact same settings on my TB, and I get a box "Attention Unable to connect to the network. Do you want to try again?"
I get this message whether I try to connect from 3g/4g or from my own wireless network (on the same LAN as the VPN). When I look at the logs on the machine hosting the VPN, I see absolutely nothing when I attempt to connect from my TB (connecting from my DInc produces the right log entries). I can also connect to the VPN server from other clients (Windows 7, etc.) without any problems.
*Edit: Cannot connect from TB via PPTP either. Can connect from other PPTP clients.
I have been able to connect to my works VPN (using PPTP) without problem.
Very fast and stable so far! Used it for about 15 minutes without a hitch.
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I have been able to connect to my works VPN (using PPTP) without problem.
Very fast and stable so far! Used it for about 15 minutes without a hitch.
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Thanks for the reply. I am still unable to connect directly from my TB, using PPTP or L2TP. If I configure my TB as a mobile hotspot and connect to the internet through it, though, I can connect to my VPN server using the TB's internet connection. But I still cannot connect from the TB using its VPN client.
Lovely. After doing some extensive reading, it sounds like the problem is likely the rom itself. Guess I'll be waiting for an update.
can you list what settings your using in your VPN? since this forum is aout people having trouble and not bragging about whats working?
I too am running dasBAMF and have no VPN's added nor can I find default settings
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can you list what settings your using in your VPN? since this forum is aout people having trouble and not bragging about whats working?
I too am running dasBAMF and have no VPN's added nor can I find default settings
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I'm guessing your post was directed at rajuabju, but hopefully I can help. I do finally have both PPTP and L2TP/IPSec VPN's working on my TB. With what are you having trouble?
Have you tried OpenVPN? I have had the most luck with that, as well as having it forward all traffic through the VPN.
Has anyone been able to get a VPN (PPTP, L2TP, or OpenVPN) to work while connected Verizon 3G or LTE? I have a work VPN and Private Internet Access and both exhibit the same issues. They will connect, work for a bit of data transfer, and then drop. The drops are caused by the mobile data connection resetting (icon will be grayed out before becoming solid white again). VPN works completely fine on Wifi though.
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Has anyone been able to get a VPN (PPTP, L2TP, or OpenVPN) to work while connected Verizon 3G or LTE? I have a work VPN and Private Internet Access and both exhibit the same issues. They will connect, work for a bit of data transfer, and then drop. The drops are caused by the mobile data connection resetting (icon will be grayed out before becoming solid white again). VPN works completely fine on Wifi though.
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I have been trying to get the this ironed out as well. Have you tried the client "OpenVPN for Android"? and I'm using a TCP port instead of UDP. My other thought has been it seems like the connection resets more often while I'm mobile. I my location doesn't change I have greater up time.
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I have been trying to get the this ironed out as well. Have you tried the client "OpenVPN for Android"? and I'm using a TCP port instead of UDP. My other thought has been it seems like the connection resets more often while I'm mobile. I my location doesn't change I have greater up time.
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I have tried that one and the OpenVPN stock app, VPNRoot, and the stock android client. All have the same problem. I don't get drops ever on WiFi, only on mobile.
I have also tried some other things like mssfix and setting a lower MTU, but neither have worked so far.
Anyone else experiencing this?
When I try to connect to my VPN server using OpenVPN connect over TCP I get a Network EOF error, and when connecting with the regular Open VPN Client app I get "SIOCGIFHWADDR(lo) failed." Works fine when I connect under UDP, and connecting to the same server under TCP works fine on my other devices (I'm coming from the Nexus 6 2014 and used it extensively on there).
From what I can see on Google it sounds like this is a ROM issue, but wanted to make sure it's happening to everyone so I know it's not just something misconfigured on my end.
I just tried mine and TCP connection isn't working for me either.
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I just tried mine and TCP connection isn't working for me either.
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Out of curiosity, does UDP work for you? I figured UDP was working, because it showed as connected with no errors on OpenVPN Connect but it actually doesn't load anything from the internet whilst connected and the other OpenVPN app is giving me the same "SIOCGIFHWADDR(lo) failed" error.
This is a pretty major issue
I'll bet your wifi doesn't approve of VPN.
UDP and TCP connection through the Private Internet Access app work fine. There's a configuration problem in what you're trying to do. Either the wifi LAN won't allow it, or your OpenVPN settings are off, or the OpenVPN app is somehow unhappy in Nougat.
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I'll bet your wifi doesn't approve of VPN.
UDP and TCP connection through the Private Internet Access app work fine. There's a configuration problem in what you're trying to do. Either the wifi LAN won't allow it, or your OpenVPN settings are off, or the OpenVPN app is somehow unhappy in Nougat.
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It's definitely possible that the OpenVPN settings are off, possibly requiring a different configuration on the v20, however the WIFI is fine and Nougat isn't an issue as it works fine on my Nexus 6 2014 running Android 7.0.
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Out of curiosity, does UDP work for you? I figured UDP was working, because it showed as connected with no errors on OpenVPN Connect but it actually doesn't load anything from the internet whilst connected and the other OpenVPN app is giving me the same "SIOCGIFHWADDR(lo) failed" error.
This is a pretty major issue
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Yep, UDP works without issue through OpenVPN.
My PIA app works as well.
It depends on the security settings with the network, with my home wifi or data using from the Usim, it works ok, if using my company network, it block me out, and won't connect.
Is anyone else experiencing connection difficulties with wifi since Oreo? Both at work & home with good, strong wifi signals my phone struggles holding onto wifi. Continually drops & struggles to reconnect like I'm on the edge of a signal (but I'm not, mere feet from a router). THen once connected it'll sit with an x through the icon.
Never had this before the update. On bone stock, locked Oreo OPR6.170623.011. Already tried resetting network settings to no avail.
Edit: Been running in safe mode for awhile and it seems to have alleviated the issue. So now it's time to figure out what app isn't playing nice.
I had that. Turned off such to mobile data automatically
I had the exact same issue. I factory reset my phone twice and did not restore any apps and had the same problem. Phone was under warranty so received a replacement which I am keeping on 7.1.2 for now. No issues yet.
I have a Unifi AP lite setup. Maybe I never noticed it before, but I was using a Rasberry Pi as my manager, but now I'm using an actual cloud key.
I've tried messing with all manner of settings and channels and band steering and AP names with no luck. My Pixel XL 8.0.0 will connect stay on for a bit and drop then reconnect. It never misses a beat, to be honest, I don't notice drops in connection. I am also noticing it in my Nexus 7 2013. My laptop seems stable, my girlfriend hasn't said anything about her iPhone or laptop. My Xbox one is stable, as is my switch.
I've reset network settings and tried the safe mode thing with no luck. I may do a factory reset this weekend if I can find the time.
In the mean time, I'm happy to have unlimited data at the moment.
I think I've narrowed it down to using a custom DNS. I was using a RasPi with Pi-Hole and my phone could not stay connected to wifi. I turned off the router pointing to my pi and boom, strong signal.
I tried manually assigning my IP / DNS etc in android 8.0.0 and it would not connect or hold a connection. I tried to connect it to 8.8.8.8 with no luck either. Back to stock DHCP assigned and I have a strong stable connection.
same issue not too sure what to do...is there a way to downgrade wifi driver?
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I think I've narrowed it down to using a custom DNS. I was using a RasPi with Pi-Hole and my phone could not stay connected to wifi. I turned off the router pointing to my pi and boom, strong signal.
I tried manually assigning my IP / DNS etc in android 8.0.0 and it would not connect or hold a connection. I tried to connect it to 8.8.8.8 with no luck either. Back to stock DHCP assigned and I have a strong stable connection.
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Same here, time capsule as router and DNS set to pi hole, pixel drops wifi connection - any way to resolve this? I don't want to switch off pi hole
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Same here, time capsule as router and DNS set to pi hole, pixel drops wifi connection - any way to resolve this? I don't want to switch off pi hole
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So I have a stupid network, I'll try to upload a diagram of it here. My apartment internet only comes in in the kitchen and cannot go anywhere else unless I get a different provider, even then I'm not sure.
I moved the Pi to the router/switch that connects to the AP instead of on the other side of my network bridge and I have had 0 problems since. The attached diagram is my old setup as I was trying to explain it to people. Sorry it's not very pro.
I own a Wi-Fi repeater to which other smartphones and my wife's MacBook can connect to and have internet access. But on my Pixel 2, while I can connect to repeater wifi network I get the warning "connected, no internet access".
Does anyone know how I can fix this? Thanks In advance.
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Badelhas said:
I own a Wi-Fi repeater to which other smartphones and my wife's MacBook can connect to and have internet access. But on my Pixel 2, while I can connect to repeater wifi network I get the warning "connected, no internet access".
Does anyone know how I can fix this? Thanks In advance.
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Try this... Turn wifi off and/or unplug everything that has wifi access. Everything. Unplug the repeater and then the main router. Wait thirty seconds and power the router back up. Once it's fully connected, power the repeater on wait for it to connect. Then, turn on your wifi devices. You should be good to go.
Sometimes, DHCP creates conflicts, so this just assigns a new IP address to each device. I have an NAS that I travel with, and every time I connected back to home network, it would cause problems and I would have to do this. Eventually, I just assigned it a static IP address. No more issues.
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Try this... Turn wifi off and/or unplug everything that has wifi access. Everything. Unplug the repeater and then the main router. Wait thirty seconds and power the router back up. Once it's fully connected, power the repeater on wait for it to connect. Then, turn on your wifi devices. You should be good to go.
Sometimes, DHCP creates conflicts, so this just assigns a new IP address to each device. I have an NAS that I travel with, and every time I connected back to home network, it would cause problems and I would have to do this. Eventually, I just assigned it a static IP address. No more issues.
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Thanks for your answer. I just tried that and it didn't work. I still get the "connected, no internet" warning
Any new ideas, please? Cheers
I have a similar issue with the router of a close relative I visit often. I always have the "connected with no internet" on their router. But if the router is rebooted my pixel 2 will connect fine (initially), then after about 15-30 mins later it's back to saying the WiFi has no internet.
It's rare but bugs with connections and compatibility somewhere can happen between devices. I'm guessing it's some bug in the software causing this. But because the pixel 2 doesn't exactly have a huge market share the users affected are likely not enough for either Google or the manufacturer of the routers experiencing this issue to ever release a fix for this.
My understanding is that Android P fixes a some WiFi issues. Hearing that it's a good daily driver these days, you could load the latest beta.
Is it a "release candidate" at this point?
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