Android VPN Background automatic disconnection: battery and background permission settings
The Android manufacturer's power saving policy may stop the VPN client after locking the screen. The following setting names vary by brand and system version.
Before you start
Operation steps
- 01
Cancel battery optimization
In App Information's Battery or Power Consumption Management, set the client to unrestricted or allow background activity.
- 02
Allow autostart
If the system provides an auto-start or associated startup switch, enable it for the VPN client.
- 03
Lock background tasks
Some systems can lock applications on the recent tasks page to reduce the probability of system cleanup.
- 04
Check always on VPN
If the system sets another "Always turn on VPN", close the conflicting item first; do not let two applications apply for resident VPN at the same time.
- 05
update and watch
Upgrade to the current stable version, reconnect and lock the screen for 10 minutes to confirm whether the problem recurs.
After completion, check like this
- Battery policy allows background running
- There is no second resident VPN
- Keep connection notification in notification bar
- Lock screen test is not disconnected
FAQ
Will it still be disconnected even if the background permission is turned on?
possible. You also need to check whether the network is interrupted when switching from Wi-Fi to mobile data, and whether the system clears the VPN notification.