All network traffic blocked when using local VPN
- /e/ version: e-0.17-q
- Device model(s): Sony Xperia Z5 Compact ("suzuran")
- Device rooted: yes
Summary
Using a local VPN (like Netguard or TrackerControl) blocks all internet traffic.
The problem
Steps to reproduce
- Install TrackerControl and set the recommended options (e.g. deactivate battery optimization)
- Open any app which needs internet access (e.g. WebViews)
- Deactivate monitoring in TrackerControl for the same app - traffic is still blocked
What is the current behavior?
All internet traffic is blocked as long as a local VPN server is running.
What is the expected correct behavior?
Apps should have full internet access when not being monitored by TrackerControl.
Technical informations
This problem has been present since LineageOS 15.1 and is further explained here.
It's not a problem with any app in particular but rather with LineageOS in general.
Solutions
Possible fixes
Apparently this has been fixed for some Samsung devices. But I can't say what exactly has been fixed to resolve this problem.