VPN requires secure screen lock

[oobleck]

I have a new Galaxy Tab A11+ running Android 16.  When I try to activate a VPN I get a message saying, "To add a VPN, you need to protect your phone with a pattern, PIN, or password."  I've never used any of those things on other devices, including Samsung phones, in the past because I like the convenience of just turning the device on.  Is there any way to get around this new restriction?

-- oobleck

[Mujibar]

Nope

[meself]

Don't see issue

[AAbbott · Accepted solution]

You can put protection credentials on and then use extend unlock (or a routine) to keep the tablet unlocked under certain conditions, such as connected to your home wifi.

[TangoUniform]

Oooooooh! Never thought of that one! Going to have to give that one a try!

[oobleck]

Thanks for the helpful hint.  I don't seem to have the option to designate my wifi as a trusted place, but my home address should work just as well.

-- oobleck

[AAbbott]

If you do a routine for it, instead of extend unlock, you will be able to add a wi fi network. You can even use the routine in conjuction with extend unlock, although you can also add your home as a location within the routine.