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// CopVPN FOR ANDROID

Android VPN

On Google Play, with per-app split tunneling, a Quick Settings tile, and support for the system Always-on VPN setting.

Get it on Google Play

Google Play · Android 7.0+

Distributed and signed through Google Play. Play verifies the build for you.

Included with every plan. One account works on up to 20 devices, with 5 connected at once, so the same subscription runs on every other platform too.

CopVPN on a phone, connected and protected

[ 01 / This build ]

What the Android build supports

Android exposes a proper VPN API, so this build is close to the desktop one. The only real difference is where the kill switch lives.

Feature availability in the CopVPN app for Android
Feature On Android What that means here
Kill switch On Android Supported What that means here Uses the Android system setting, so it holds even if the app is force-stopped.
Split tunneling On Android Supported What that means here Per application. Pick which apps bypass the tunnel from the installed-app list.
Auto-connect On Android Supported What that means here On untrusted Wi-Fi, or on mobile data, or both.
Always-on VPN On Android Supported What that means here Supported through the Android system setting of the same name.
Start on boot On Android Supported What that means here Reconnects after a restart without you opening the app.
Multi-hop On Android Supported What that means here Two servers in different countries.
Protocols On Android Supported What that means here WireGuard and OpenVPN (UDP and TCP).
Custom DNS On Android Supported What that means here Your own resolvers, with leak protection always on.
Quick Settings tile On Android Supported What that means here Connect or disconnect from the notification shade.
Android TV On Android Supported What that means here Install CopVPN from Google Play on your Android TV: the same listing as the phone app, with its own TV interface. Android 7.0 or later. Same account, same plan.

The kill switch on Android is the system setting called "Block connections without VPN", found under Settings › Network › VPN. The app turns it on for you and links straight to the screen, but Android owns it — which is why it keeps working even if the app is force-stopped.

[ 02 / Requirements ]

What you need to run it

Play checks compatibility before it offers the install, so if the listing shows an Install button your device qualifies.

Operating system
Android 7.0 Nougat or later
API level 24 and above. Android 6 and earlier are not supported.
Architecture
arm64-v8a, armeabi-v7a, x86_64
Play delivers the right slice for your device.
Storage
60 MB free
Grows a little with cached server lists.
Memory
2 GB RAM
Typical footprint while connected is around 90 MB.
Permissions
VPN configuration
Granted once, at first connect. No root required.
Network
Wi-Fi or mobile data
Switches between the two without dropping the tunnel.

[ 03 / Install ] About 1 minute

Installing on Android

  2. This dialog is Android’s, not ours, and the wording is fixed by the system. It appears once.

The CopVPN app on Android, connected

[ 04 / If something goes wrong ]

Setup help for Android

The problems people actually hit on this platform.

  • Battery optimisation is killing the connection

    The single most common Android problem. Exempt CopVPN and it stops happening.

  • Turning on Always-on VPN

    Where the system setting lives, and how it differs from the in-app toggle.

  • Choosing which apps use the VPN

    Per-app split tunneling, and why your banking app might belong on the list.

  • Adding the Quick Settings tile

    Connect and disconnect from the notification shade in one tap.

[ 05 / FAQ ]

Android questions

Why does the VPN disconnect on its own?

Almost always battery optimisation. Android suspends background apps aggressively, and a suspended VPN drops. Go to Settings › Apps › CopVPN › Battery and set it to Unrestricted. This one change fixes the large majority of reports we receive about Android.

What is the difference between the app toggle and Always-on VPN?

The in-app auto-connect setting asks the app to reconnect. Always-on VPN is an Android system setting that tells the operating system not to let any traffic out unless the VPN is up. The system one is stronger, and it is where the real kill switch lives — Settings › Network › VPN › CopVPN › Block connections without VPN.

Can I install it without Google Play?

Google Play is how CopVPN is installed on Android, and it is the supported way to get the app and keep it up to date. If your device has no Google Play, contact support and they will tell you what is available for it.

Does it work on Android TV?

Yes. Install CopVPN from Google Play on your Android TV. It is the same Play listing as the phone app, with its own TV interface, and it needs Android 7.0 or later, the same as the phone app. It uses the same account and the same plan.

Does switching between Wi-Fi and mobile data drop the tunnel?

No. WireGuard handles the handover without renegotiating, so the connection survives walking out of Wi-Fi range. You may see a second of stalled traffic, but the tunnel stays up.

Will it drain my battery?

Some, but less than most people expect — WireGuard is efficient and idles cheaply. Expect a few percent over a full day of normal use. Older protocols cost more, which is another reason WireGuard is the default.

[ 06 / Every other device ]

Same account, every device

Install it on up to 20 devices at no extra charge, with 5 connected at once.

Android TV, Linux, routers and the browser extension are covered on the main download page.

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