From 401500e762108fe14bde323ac3caf604b00c0cc7 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Tommy Date: Tue, 11 Oct 2022 05:43:14 -0400 Subject: [PATCH] Clarifications on Connectivity Check Signed-off-by: Tommy --- content/os/Android Tips.md | 4 ++-- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/content/os/Android Tips.md b/content/os/Android Tips.md index 696a5fa..3a8fdc3 100644 --- a/content/os/Android Tips.md +++ b/content/os/Android Tips.md @@ -70,9 +70,9 @@ Android 7 and above supports a VPN killswitch and it is available without the ne ## Connectivity Check -Connectivity checks on Android [do not go through the VPN tunnel](https://mullvad.net/en/blog/2022/10/10/android-leaks-connectivity-check-traffic/) (they are not supposed to anyway). This is generally not a cause for concern, however, you should be aware that Google and a network observer outside of the VPN provider and their infrastructure can see that there is an Android device with your actual IP address. +Connectivity checks on Android [do not go through the VPN tunnel](https://mullvad.net/en/blog/2022/10/10/android-leaks-connectivity-check-traffic/) (they are not supposed to anyway). This is generally not a cause for concern, however, you should be aware that Google and a network observer on your internet service provider (ISP)'s network can see that there is an Android device with your actual IP address. -On GrapheneOS, connectivity checks by default are done with GrapheneOS's own servers, instead of the Google ones. Said network observer can see that you are using a GrapheneOS device. If you want to appear like a regular Android device instead, go to **Settings** → **Network & internet** → **Internet connectivity check** and select **Standard (Google)** instead. +On GrapheneOS, connectivity checks by default are done with GrapheneOS's own servers, instead of with Google ones. A network observer on your ISP’s network can see that you are using a GrapheneOS device. If you are using a VPN and want to appear like a regular Android device to your ISP, go to **Settings** → **Network & internet** → **Internet connectivity check** and select **Standard (Google)** instead. If you want to, you can disable connectivity check altogether. Note that this will stop captive portal from working.