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I cannot run VPN (OpenVPN) after I update iPhone to iOS 16.5

I cannot run VPN (OpenVPN) after I update iPhone to iOS 16.5

iPhone 13 mini, iOS 16

Posted on Jun 2, 2023 5:36 AM

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Posted on Jun 6, 2023 5:20 AM

Possible Solution: Go to Settings > VPN and turn on the VPN through the Status button.


I was having the same issue with my iPad Pro. The OpenVPN app just sat there spinning trying to connect. Killed the app and went into Settings>VPN and turned it on from there. After turning on the VPN from Settings app, the OpenVPN app works turning the VPN off/on. The app will keep working until you actually shutdown the app (not in background) then you have to use the Settings method to start it again.




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Jun 6, 2023 5:20 AM in response to HiromineSai

Possible Solution: Go to Settings > VPN and turn on the VPN through the Status button.


I was having the same issue with my iPad Pro. The OpenVPN app just sat there spinning trying to connect. Killed the app and went into Settings>VPN and turned it on from there. After turning on the VPN from Settings app, the OpenVPN app works turning the VPN off/on. The app will keep working until you actually shutdown the app (not in background) then you have to use the Settings method to start it again.




I cannot run VPN (OpenVPN) after I update iPhone to iOS 16.5

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