Nexus 7 VPN – How to setup a VPN on Nexus 7?

The Nexus 7 is the first tablet computer by Google. It is build by Asus and come with the newest version of Android : the 4.1 also called “Jelly Bean“. It has been released in July 2012 in the United States and United Kingdom, and in late August in Europe. The good hardware of the tablet and its low price made it very popular and a direct concurrent to the iPad.

With the Nexus 7 you can, for example, connect to public wifi. This is very handy of course, but it can be dangerous. When you connect to public wifi, some people can catch your data and see everything you doing. To avoid such thing, you might want to use a VPN.

Using a VPN on a Nexus 7

A VPN (Virtual Private Network) is a service that allows you to encrypt your data, making them uncatchable by other users. A VPN can also changes your IP address and allows you to access websites or services that are blocked for your country. For example, using a VPN will allow you to watch a television channel that isn’t in your country. Finally, changing your IP address provides you a total anonymity on the internet.

How to setup a VPN on Nexus 7

1. First, you need to go to the settings > wireless and network > more > VPN

2. Once you are on the VPN screen, go on “Add VPN profile”

3. A form will appears, fill it with the information of your VPN provider. Once you’re done, save it.

Connect to the VPN

1. When you want to use your VPN, just touch the name of the profile.

2. Fill the information if you are asked to

3. Touch connect

Once it’s done, you will see a status icon that will be displayed until you disconnect from your VPN.

Edit a VPN

1. Go on the VPN screen and touch and hold the name of the profile you want to edit

2. Click on “Edit profile”

3. Edit the informations you want to change

4. And Save

Delete a VPN

1. Go on the VPN screen and touch and hold the name of the profile you want to delete

2. Touch “Delete profile”

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Bottom line

You will understand that using a VPN for your Nexus 7 is an excellent idea. It’s secure, easy to use and totally anonymous. And as you can see, it’s very simple to configure and to use ! You will be able to avoid the geoblocking, and your datas will be safe.