Just an update;

Right after installing GOS, I installed RethinkDNS and had it running. After that point, I encountered many connection issues (e.g. slow speeds, connection interruptions, failed GOS updates and downloads even though the system was given full access via the firewall and DNS filter).

Yesterday, I disabled and uninstalled RethinkDNS and all of these problems disappeared. While I don't have any explicit proof, I believe that Rethink's using the VPN service while not actually being a VPN service (at least not yet) is causing issues. See [https://grapheneos.org/faq#ad-blocking-apps](https://) YMMV.

    wxboss I don't think this is the case, using the stock vpn client it happens all the time

    I must add, i also installed rethink dns on an android box which has no gos and has android 7 and google play stuff as well and on that box the same thing was also happening.

    I dont think its rethink dns per se however, because this is happening with other vpn and firewall apps too, as other people have reported.

    I think the issue may not be a graphene issue, but an android issue.

    The problem with the "Apps" app also giving errors on update is a separate issue and seems to occur on different vpn/firewall apps as people with different apps have reported the same.

      matchboxbananasynergy
      Honestly, I feel much better having GOS installed on my phone and running smoothly vs. trying to figure out how to get this app working properly. This particular app isn't that important to me especially if it causes conflicts making my phone unreliable. But I do appreciate the suggestion.

      19 days later

      pappee Yes I do, mullvad ones also tried with my owns and with both and without, the issue still there, sometimes it's okay to disable/enable the vpn but on some situations I don't get notifications for several minutes because of it...

        gonzalo
        In my case, when I can't connect to the Internet using a VPN, I see Couldn't connect in the Private DNS settings.
        Turning Private DNS off and on solves this problem.
        How about in your case?