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Fix VPN and Private DNS conflicts
A VPN, an always-on private DNS, and a firewall app can each block the internet while Wi-Fi still says connected.
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Typical signs: Connected, no internet, Only some apps load, Captive portal never finishes.
Step 1 of 4
You will need: The VPN app.
Turn the VPN fully off
Disconnect, then force-stop the VPN app. 'Always-on VPN' and 'block connections without VPN' will keep the phone offline when the tunnel is down. Test a browser with the VPN stopped.