How do you install Nordvpn on grapheneOS?
Is it like a regular android app or like a linux app?
Have no idea where to locate the nordvpn.pkg
How to install Nordvpn on grapheneOS
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I would warn against using nord if privacy is important...
But if you want to do it anyways... Download VPN for Android app https://github.com/schwabe/ics-openvpn and look for openvpn config on nord website
At the very least don't use Nord's own app
evalda evalda why is it so important to NOT use nordvpn?
I thought it was a well known vpn.
Anyhow
I have looked into brax vpn https://brax.me/prod/host.php?f=_store&h=rob&p=690243882&version=
cheaper and its from Rob Braxman but for now I have 8 more months
and I really want one no matter what.
Which one do you use?
I use one for getting out to sites at work
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wombat9 Hi Wombat I would heavily advise avoiding Rob Braxman, he is a useful tool to hook people into the security/privacy space with his alarmist hyperbole but beyond that everything should be discarded unless you can verify his claims from more reputable sources.
@TommyTran732 tweet here should clearly demonstrate why: https://twitter.com/TommyTran732/status/1540330767724707843?s=20&t=yn0qfk8j9z9q1WOxNVG8Bw
On the VPN point, Mullvad, IVPN and ProtonVPN are good options, some others may meet the same standards but that's a good shortlist to start with.
Some good reading material:
https://grapheneos.org/faq#vpn-support
https://madaidans-insecurities.github.io/vpns.html
https://freedom.press/training/choosing-a-vpn/
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reissue I'd say it depends on the provider app...
Me personally if I trust the provider, the client is open source, quick review doesn't reveal any obvious problems, regularly updated, GitHub issues are addressed and so on then I would use the provider's app to not add another party (generic VPN app) to trust... For example, I use Mullvad's app.
But a simpler (and prob better) approach is always use trusted generic WireGuard or OpenVPN apps tbh...
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You can install the NordVPN app through Play Store or Aurora Store, or download it from the website (should be an ".apk" file, which you can run to install).
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nordvpn.android
https://nordvpn.com/download/
I use AirVPN from many years avoiding countries in the fourteen eyes
fully satisfied, good reputation, good UI, openvpn and wireguard, using it on linux, win, and now on GOS
The only issue with the playstore / aurora version of the app is that it does not have their cybersec blocking option (playstore restriction). The .apk version you can download direct from their site has it ( ad block, etc). The .apk from their website does not auto update, but does notify you if a new release is available and installs once you confirm download