Evidence45%Reported
FactIn Progress·March 19, 2026
Android 16 VPN Bug Reported Unfixed for Months Despite Multiple Provider Complaints
Multiple major VPN providers including Proton VPN, Mullvad, WireGuard, and TunnelBear report that Android 16 has a months-old bug that silently breaks VPN connections after app updates, with Google having acknowledged reports but provided no fix or timeline since September 2025.
Evidence Strength
Evidence45%Reported
Based on original reporting
Single publisher source
Insights
First tracked
March 19, 2026
Last updated
March 19, 2026
Sources
1 source
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Source Timeline
Android 16 has a silent VPN bug Google hasn’t fixed for months, claim multiple VPN providersAndroidauthority·Mar 19
Evidence Strength
Evidence45%Reported
Based on original reporting
Single publisher source
Insights
First tracked
March 19, 2026
Last updated
March 19, 2026
Sources
1 source
Related Developments
Fortnite Returns to Google Play Store via Epic-Google PartnershipPixel Watch 4 Dual-Band GPS Delivers Sustained Accuracy Improvement9to5Google: Nothing Phone (4a) Pro Review Suggests Pixel 10a Will Offer Better Performance via Tensor G4Android 17 Canary Build Introduces Redesigned Screen Recording UIGoogle Announces Mandatory 24-Hour Waiting Period for Android App Sideloading