These directions apply no matter who made your phone (Samsung, Google, etc.).
Here’s how to turn a VPN off from the Android parameters app:
OpenSettings.
On some devices, this is calledNetwork and internetorConnections.
ExpressVPN, TunnelBear, and Mullvad.
You’ll need first to selectAdvanced,More connection tweaks, orMore networkson some Android devices.
Tap the VPN that saysConnected,then selectDisconnect.
If this is what you have, initiate the app and tap the button to turn it off.
ExpressVPN, TunnelBear, and Mullvad.
Every VPN app is a little different.
This means the VPN might turn itself on even if you follow the directions above.
If all else fails,uninstall the Android app.
This will guarantee that the VPN will turn off for good.
Another way is tocheck your IP address.
This is relevant if you know what your public IP address usually is when the VPN is off.
If it’s correct, then the VPN is off.
you could also repeat the first few steps from above to check the status of the VPN.
Complete steps 1 through 3 to see the list of VPNs set up on your machine.
If the first VPN in the listdoesn’tsayConnected, then the VPN is off.
It might sayNot connected,Disconnected, orUnprotectedwhen the VPN is turned off.
When You Should Turn Off a VPN
A constant connection to a VPN server has some disadvantages.
For example, if you’re using public Wi-Fi or an insecure website/app.
