"Google VPN" has been added to Android 5.1, making it possible to securely communicate with a public wireless LAN with high security risk

Google's Andorid 5.1 distribution started around Nexus 6 and Nexus 5, but Andorid 5.1 has a new "Google VPNTo communicate securely with public wireless LAN etcVPNI found that the connection function is implemented.

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Try Google VPN on Nexus 7 (2012) updated to Android 5.1.


The Google VPN function itself is installed on Andorid 5.1, but it can not be started from the drawer or setting screen yet. Therefore, the shortcut creation application "QuickShortcutMakerI will use direct access to access. Search for "QuickShortcutMaker" on Google Play and tap "Install".


Tap "I agree".


Tap "Open" to start QuickShortcutMaker.


Tap on QuickShortcutMaker's activity because there is a new feature called "Google Connection Service."


Tap "Google Connection Service".


Tap "Start".


"Google VPN" appeared. Tap "I agree" here ... ...


As the connection request is displayed, tap "OK". When the VPN becomes active, the key mark will be displayed at the top of the screen.


However, the key mark is not displayed. At the time of article creation, the Google VPN feature seems to be unusable.


On the other hand, if you tap "details" ......


A browser launched and a help page was displayed, but there was no description specifically about Google VPN.