21 Aug 2014

Android: Setup Unblock-Us VPN Access

If you want to access various streaming services outside of  the US on your (superior) Android device, this is the way to do it. I haven't tested this over WiFi, but it works over the mobile data net (3G, 4G etc.). Watching Hells Kitchen or what-ever on my way to work is pretty ok :)

http://support.unblock-us.com/customer/portal/articles/1556790-how-to-setup-smart-vpn-on-your-android-device

  1. Go to “Wireless and network” settings page
  2. Click on “VPN” or “VPN settings”
  3. Click “Add VPN Network” or “Add VPN” / “Add PPTP VPN”
  4.  You may need to setup PIN, password or pattern for lock screen to store login details
  5. In "Edit VPN Network" window fill up fields as follows:
    • Name: any familiar name (e.g. “Unblock-Us”)
    • Type: “PPTP”
    • Server address: vpn.unblock-us.com
    • Check “PPP encryption” and “Show advanced options”
    • DO NOT put anything in “DNS search domains” or “DNS servers”
    • Forwarding rules: 55.0.0.0/8
  6. Click “Save”
  7. Click on the new VPN connection (e.g. “Unblock-Us”)
  8. Username: your email used for Unblock-Us (same as VPN Username from VPN setup screen)
  9. Password: Enter your VPN password which can be accessed on the Smart VPN setup page. Do not enter your billing password - it will not work. 
  10. Check “Save account information” (unless you don't want to store password)
  11. Click “Connect”

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