I am a PIA (Private Internet Access) subscriber and I'm trying to configure OpenVPN for Android on my Nexus Player. I had no problems configuring it on my Nexus 5 but when I open the app on the player and go through creating a profile, when I try to click the button to "select" a certificate OR if I try to import an OpenVPN configuration I get a brief message from android that it doesn't have an app to do that.
My guess is that something is lacking on my device - particularly the "open from" dialog that appears when you're trying to add/select a file from your sdcard or cloud drive.
Has anyone else seen this and have a solution? I'm so close to getting this nailed down and I don't want to use the PIA app since I can't access my local network resources when it's connected.
rewiredsoftware said:
I am a PIA (Private Internet Access) subscriber and I'm trying to configure OpenVPN for Android on my Nexus Player. I had no problems configuring it on my Nexus 5 but when I open the app on the player and go through creating a profile, when I try to click the button to "select" a certificate OR if I try to import an OpenVPN configuration I get a brief message from android that it doesn't have an app to do that.
My guess is that something is lacking on my device - particularly the "open from" dialog that appears when you're trying to add/select a file from your sdcard or cloud drive.
Has anyone else seen this and have a solution? I'm so close to getting this nailed down and I don't want to use the PIA app since I can't access my local network resources when it's connected.
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**no root required, im on 5.1.1**
I got it working but it doesnt rotate but it works and all you need to do is input your info and hit connect.
Here is a VPN client that PIA made for there servers:
HTML:
http://download.apks.org/?server=11&apkid=com.privateinternetaccess.android&ver=1.1.7
install that like this:
adb install /path/to/com.privateinternetaccess.android&ver=1.1.7
Open up SideLoad Launcher and Launch VPN, fill out your info and tick save and hit connect. I confirmed working with Chrome at whatsmyip
Cheers,
DFL
Unfortunately it's not working on mine. When I click on "connect" I get a system dialog asking me if I want to enable VPN access - whatever you push after it doesent connet to the VPN.
Has anyone gotten this working 'better'? I've talked with PIA support and asked them why their app is considered "incompatible" and to please change that status in Google Play if there is indeed no issue. DroidVPN, VyperVPN, etc are in there so it's obviously possible I assume
Barkle said:
Has anyone gotten this working 'better'? I've talked with PIA support and asked them why their app is considered "incompatible" and to please change that status in Google Play if there is indeed no issue. DroidVPN, VyperVPN, etc are in there so it's obviously possible I assume
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I'm wondering if I side load the android app will it work. Did you get it to work?
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For those that use Orb to stream media to their phones, what is the maximum.speed you have been able to stream? Using the speed test, I get 450kb/s...is this due to my internet connection or the phone?
If you do not use orb...what other program do you use to connect to your pc?
I have a dynamic ip address, and have yet to find a way to connect via remote desktop...I have gotten answers, but they're like "just use this" with little to no explanation on how to go about connecting...
telegraph0000 said:
For those that use Orb to stream media to their phones, what is the maximum.speed you have been able to stream? Using the speed test, I get 450kb/s...is this due to my internet connection or the phone?
If you do not use hulu...what other program do you use to connect to your pc?
I have a dynamic ip address, and have yet to find a way to connect via remote desktop...I have gotten answers, but they're like "just use this" with little to no explanation on how to go about connecting...
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Hey!
I use Orb very often and usually just set it to the standard 380 or whatever the highest speed is that can be selected on the webinterface. Never really bothered trying a faster setting because the increase in quality wasn't really noticable!
Referring to the dynamic issue problem you have: How is your internet connection managed? Do you use a router? And if yes, which one? The one I use supports DynDNS (www.dyndns.org): On the website, you create an account and a host domain (in the shape of: whatevernameyouwant.serveftp.net). Whenever you open that domain, DynDNS will forward you to your current IP if you configure your router to update the current IP at DynDNS whenever the IP changes! Works great! This way I can access my PC to do some remote desktoping whenever I'm not home by connecting to my domain!
You can take this whole thing one step further: Since you can only connect to your PC when it's awake, you usually have to leave the PC on, which kinda sucks. But there is a solution to this: You can let the PC go to sleep after a few minutes of not being used and wake it up again remotely by sending a WOL magic packet: http://www.dd-wrt.com/wiki/index.php/WOL (Don't worry, it sounds complicated at first, but it's not that difficult... What happens is this: You configure your network card to wake the PC whenever a certain kind of data package arrives. Now, when I'm not at home, I just send that WOL package to my DynDNS-Domain, which forwards it to the current IP of my router, which in turn sends it to my network card and voila: My PC wakes up and is usable!)
EDIT: Don't hesitate to ask me any questions you might be having! And you definitely will have to be patient! Since there are so many elements involved, it takes quite alot of trial and error until you get it working!
I tried to use orb but i couldn't get it work.
I use internet explorer on my hd, and when clicking on the video to watch windows media player opens and got an error saying the video cannot open or something like that.
Orb works using a PC, so I assume it is good configured.
What is the way to see a video using orb in my HD?
thanks
hectorzin said:
I tried to use orb but i couldn't get it work.
I use internet explorer on my hd, and when clicking on the video to watch windows media player opens and got an error saying the video cannot open or something like that.
Orb works using a PC, so I assume it is good configured.
What is the way to see a video using orb in my HD?
thanks
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I use Opera Mini. When I click on a file, I'm asked if I want to save or open the file. I save it and open it using CorePlayer!
Maybe that's the issue: Are you using WMP? Maybe the windows media player doesn't support the streamed format! You could try changing the format in the settings of the Orb web interface!
I got to the part where I locate my routerv (using verizon fios' standard wireless router) and then an alphabetical list of programs and games comes up...yeah...stuck...
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I got to the part where I locate my routerv (using verizon fios' standard wireless router) and then an alphabetical list of programs and games comes up...yeah...stuck...
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I don't understand where you're stuck! Please tell me, what you did!
Okay...not necessarily stuck, just confused...page is asking me to choose a program to forward...
Screen with an alphabetized list of programs...which do I choose to connect to my pc?
Thank you once again...
telegraph0000 said:
Okay...not necessarily stuck, just confused...page is asking me to choose a program to forward...
Screen with an alphabetized list of programs...which do I choose to connect to my pc?
Thank you once again...
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I'm still confused... Where is this list from? Are you trying to enable port forwarding in your router?
yes. this is from here:
http://portforward.com/
selected Actiontec MI-424-WR
telegraph0000 said:
yes. this is from here:
http://portforward.com/
selected Actiontec MI-424-WR
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What are you trying to enable port forwarding for? For Orb? I don't think, you have to do anything for Orb to work!
EDIT: It seems I'm wrong, you might have to open a few ports... Check these articles: http://support.orb.com/kb/entry/118/ and http://support.orb.com/kb/entry/121/
Since I don't have your router, I have no clue how to manually set up port forwarding...
I guess my topic went another route when you mentioned the fact that you were able to connect your hd to your home pc through a dynamic ip address...
I am able to browse my pc through orb...
what I wanted to know.was how to be able to connect the HD through remote desktop. I created the account, but, unfortunately don't know what steps to fuether take threreafter to successfully create a remote desktop connection.
I see that remote desktop asks for "computer"--what ip address do I type in there?
got the user, password, and domain...
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I guess my topic went another route when you mentioned the fact that you were able to connect your hd to your home pc through a dynamic ip address...
I am able to browse my pc through orb...
what I wanted to know.was how to be able to connect the HD through remote desktop. I created the account, but, unfortunately don't know what steps to fuether take threreafter to successfully create a remote desktop connection.
I see that remote desktop asks for "computer"--what ip address do I type in there?
got the user, password, and domain...
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Ah! Good to know that you're trying something completely different... That makes helping you alot easier!
To be able to use your PC with dynamic IP from outside you have to use DynDNS as mentioned above! Go here (http://www.dyndns.com/) and create an account. Then, create a domain (for example: telegraph0000.serveftp.net). Then, make sure DynDNS gets updated, whenever your IP changes. There are different ways to implement this: If your router supports it, you can have your router do the updating for you. If it doesn't, you can download little apps that take care of that (DynDNS offers its own client: http://www.dyndns.com/support/clients/).
When DynDNS works, you can just enter your domain into the "computer" field of Remote Desktop!
To be able to use Remote Desktop, you have to forward the TCP port 3389 in your firewall.
Try this one..you can download the programm,and it does the job for you...works great here.
http://www.simpleportforwarding.com/
regards stef
Your device must be rooted for this to work
Get "Samba Filesharing" from the Market and install it.
Configure it on your network in the settings- very straightforward- it will give you an IP address 192.168.1.x and the name \\Android for your device
If you are using Windows 7, Right-click Computer and click Map Network Drive, otherwise open up My Computer and click the "Map Network Drive" at the top
Enter the IP address (given by the app) and the Username and Password you chose during setup
Optional: Set a NETBIOS name and use that instead of the IP address and then you would type in \\netbiosname
Optional: Map the drive to your Internal sdcard or External sdcard depending on your preference- example \\netbiosname\sdcard (default) as the path in map network drive.
That's it! Now you have a drive in My Computer mapped to your Tab (or any other Android device)
that's a cool, how-to man.
One extra step, you must have a rooted device for this app to work.
unrealtrip said:
One extra step, you must have a rooted device for this app to work.
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Thanks for the observation. I've included it
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Thanks mkhattab.
mkhattab said:
Your device must be rooted for this to work
Get "Samba Filesharing" from the Market and install it.
Configure it on your network in the settings- very straightforward- it will give you an IP address 192.168.1.x and the name \\Android for your device
Open up Computer/My Computer and click "Map Network Drive" and enter in the IP address (given by the app) and the Username and Password you chose during setup
That's it! Now you have a drive in My Computer mapped to your Tab (or any other Android device)
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Hello mkhattab .
Thanks a lot for the great write up on how to get Samba working. It's a great program and certainly makes the good, old USB cable almost obsolete .
If I may be so bold as to add a line for us Windows 7 users,
Item #3: Right click on my computer and and then carry on as above........."Map Network Drive"......etc.
Thanks again
For those who dislike typing, and frequently change networks, set a NETBIOS name and use that instead of the IP address.
Type in \\netbiosname in the start menu or Run, or as \\netbiosname\sdcard as the path in map network drive.
Magaboo said:
Hello mkhattab .
Thanks a lot for the great write up on how to get Samba working. It's a great program and certainly makes the good, old USB cable almost obsolete .
If I may be so bold as to add a line for us Windows 7 users,
Item #3: Right click on my computer and and then carry on as above........."Map Network Drive"......etc.
Thanks again
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Thanks Magaboo- I added your note. I am also using Windows 7 but hadn't thought of it
codewisp said:
For those who dislike typing, and frequently change networks, set a NETBIOS name and use that instead of the IP address.
Type in \\netbiosname in the start menu or Run, or as \\netbiosname\sdcard as the path in map network drive.
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Thanks for the addition. I have included it in the guide
Thanks for the tip. I have been using swiftp to transfer my files between tab and pc. Only problem is, ftp client must be installed in pc.
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Just a side note...
I don't know if anyone here using the hacked .apk for Skype for 3G calling but if you do you will notice that you cannot receive calls while the tablet is sleeping (like if you press the hardware button).
The option for WakeLock here that prevents it from sleeping now allows me to receive calls no matter what. Funny thing is that I couldn't even get the filesharing to work but now I have full functionality over Skype. Hah!
Thank you for the thread. And as I am sure there are other ways to do this, but I am just happy I can receive calls whenever now. And maybe I'll work a little harder to get Samba working as well...
Thanks for the great guide dude.
Just one question. I have File Expert installed on my Tab. There is also an option where I can share my files over the computer. Is the setting here similar to Samba Manager? Thanks
angelofwar87 said:
Just a side note...
I don't know if anyone here using the hacked .apk for Skype for 3G calling but if you do you will notice that you cannot receive calls while the tablet is sleeping (like if you press the hardware button).
The option for WakeLock here that prevents it from sleeping now allows me to receive calls no matter what. Funny thing is that I couldn't even get the filesharing to work but now I have full functionality over Skype. Hah!
Thank you for the thread. And as I am sure there are other ways to do this, but I am just happy I can receive calls whenever now. And maybe I'll work a little harder to get Samba working as well...
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Interesting!
Can you point me to the thread that contains the 3G-hacked/enabled version of Skype?
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Anyone know if there is a vpn that works on nexus player yet? One that doesn't keep logs.
Yup. IPVanish doesn't keep logs and their Android app works on the Nexus Player.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=61837868&postcount=321
I use PIA, I sideloaded the app on my Nexus Player, and it works fine, just don't try to use Netflix when connected to VPN, because it won't work. Apparently it's an issue with android, not Netflix.
The sideloaded "normal" Netflix app works with VPN, but it crashes if you try and click e.g. the subtitle button.
Bump
Any new VPN for the Nexus Player?
Thanks!
i tried Hotspot shield VPN Elite , connect OK , i open netflix , loads a long time, i can see the foreign Catalog , but when i tried to see anything popup a message that i using a Proxy server. D4MN!!
I use unlocator. It costs money and not free, but Is stable and reliable. It's configured on my home network and the NP works great with it (I use netflix, Pandora, bt, espn, bbc iplayer, nba...)
Anyone try sideloading expressvpn on nexus player?
I sideloaded F-Droid and I was able to install regular ol' OpenVPN for Android, which is supported by most if not all providers, including those that don't log.
Since NP is going to be tied to your home network, you really should consider implementing your VPN at the ROUTER level, not on your NP.
Hey guys, I need VPN client for Nexus Player connection to other private server through PPTP (not public service, just private with custom IP, login/pass). And problem that router without VPN connection support, so I need it on the device. Any suggestions?
FINNen said:
Hey guys, I need VPN client for Nexus Player connection to other private server through PPTP (not public service, just private with custom IP, login/pass). And problem that router without VPN connection support, so I need it on the device. Any suggestions?
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I use PIA on mine. Sideloaded, sits sideways, guess you could fix that with some rotation app. Anyways I can connect with my remote and set it up to auto connect when I open it, I disconnect with my remote.
sask3m said:
I use PIA on mine. Sideloaded, sits sideways, guess you could fix that with some rotation app. Anyways I can connect with my remote and set it up to auto connect when I open it, I disconnect with my remote.
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If I right understand what does you mean, this is third party service, isn't it? But I need direct connection to my own VPN server with PPTP.
Is there way to access inbuilt vpn settings or 3rd party app to enter own/custom vpn settings?
Hello Gent and Lady SATV Enthusiasts,
I need a little assistance setting up a VPN on my beloved SATV. Searching through various forums, I understand that a number of users have had success using either OpenVPN for Android or Open VPN Client "Free" installed via sideloading.
I would like to get either up and running if possible with the VPN service Pirvate Internet Access. When using OpenVPN the program, I am able to create a new profile and select username/password authentication. However, when I attempt to "select" my CA Certificate, I get an error pop-up that says, "You don't have an app that can do this." A bit curious, as I thought that OpenVPN for Android would be able to do it itself. For those of you who were able to select your CA Certificate, did you have some other program also installed on your SATV? Or was there another trick to it?
As for OpenVPN Client "Free" I was able to complete the setup. However, when connecting, it would briefly connect, then go through a loop of reconnecting, authenticating, reconnecting, authenticating, etc.
If anyone can offer some help on the matter, I would be greatly obliged. Thank you!
For the openvpn client free, are you using Ethernet by chance? It will continually connect and reconnect if you do. It only works right on Wi-Fi, I think the app was built assuming there would be no wired connection.
With openvpn for Android, I haven't used it, but someone else said they used es file explorer to select the cert and selected the app to open with.
Hey guys. Got a nexus player a few weeks ago and was able to sideload TorGuard on there. I can enter in my credentials and it authenticates, but when it goes to establish a connection it fails. Does anyone know how to get it to establish? On most recent stock OTA and not rooted. Also the bootloader is still locked.
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I just got my NP today and am having the same problem getting TorGuard to run. I got it sideloaded OK and it seems to authenticate fine, but never establishes a connection. Were you able to figure this out? Any assistance would be enormously appreciated.
Thanks!
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I read a web site that suggested loading openvpn installer and openvpn settings for the fire tv do you think it would work on the nexus player? ??
SOLVED!
You simply need to have TorGuard change your 'username' to something other than an email address --- the email address format (e.g. '@' '.com') screws things up on the Nexus Player. However, if you simply have a traditional 'text' username, everything authenticates fine. Simply contact TorGuard support and they can make this change for you in a couple of minutes.
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Is it possible to use other vpns than torguard? ??
If it runs on 5.1.1 or 6 it should work for Us
Owie1983 said:
Is it possible to use other vpns than torguard? ??
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Since we're running either v5.1.1 or Android v6, any VPN client certified for either Android system should run on our Nexus Players.
I have a torGuard account and only have experience with that, so far.
Torguard vpn
Ok so I can connect with the vpn but when I exit the app and try a to watch a tv app from the same country as vpn connection it doesn't work. When I go back to the vpn app it says that it is initializing and a new ip address appears. Any ideas? ??
I have this same issue ... the TV app I am trying to load is Netflix and it says it cannot find the netflix servers or connection... Can't seem to find a fix but the TorGuard support are pretty good and helping me at the moment will let you know if a fix is found ... Unless you have a fix already?
I just order a Nexus player hopefully private Internet access works
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