How to Stop VPN Service on iPhone, iPad, and Mac
Do you use a VPN service on your computer or mobile device? If so, you might be wondering how to stop using it. After all, who likes accidentally spending money on services you don’t need? Don’t worry, we’re here to help with three easy steps that will help you delete the app from your phone and prevent it from ever re-installing on your device again. On this page, we’ll tell you everything you need to know about stopping VPN service on your computer and mobile device.
Step one: Delete the app from your mobile device
One of the first things you should do after setting up a VPN connection on your computer is to uninstall the app from your mobile device. Doing this will prevent the service from ever re-installing itself on your phone or iPad without your permission. To learn how to uninstall the app from your mobile device, simply follow the instructions in the app’s installation log. This is a list of all the programs, files, and data the app has created or changed on your mobile device. You can locate the app’s installation log by going to:
- iPhone’s Settings app
- iPad’s Settings app
- Mac’s Settings app
Once you’ve located the installation log, you can enter the credentials of the app owner (if you purchased the app from an authorized seller) and delete it. Doing this will completely remove the app from your mobile device and prevent it from ever re-installing again. Remember, though, that if the service was installed via an illicit download, then you’ll need to contact Apple or the app’s vendor for help. They might have some methods to prevent the app from automatically re-installing.
Step two: Disable the VPN service on your computer
Once you’ve deleted the VPN app from your mobile device, you should disable the service on your computer. This will prevent it from reconnecting while you’re logged into other apps or while your computer is sleeping. If you use a VPN connection frequently (or if you use a VPN connection on a computer that is seldom powered off), then it’s a good idea to disable it to save some resources. You can re-enable the service anytime you want by following the same procedure used to disable it in the first place.
Step three: Reset Network Preferences on your mobile device
Finally, you should reset the network preferences on your mobile device. Doing this will remove all the information the service has collected about your online activities and prevent it from interfering with any other apps on your phone or iPad. To learn how to reset the network preferences on your mobile device, go to:
- iPhone’s Settings app
- iPad’s Settings app
- Mac’s Settings app
On all three, you’ll find a section labeled Internet. Using the toggle switch next to it, you can choose between the following options:
- WiFi only
- WiFi and Cellular
- Use cellular data only when connected to WiFi
- Don’t change
If you use WiFi everywhere, then you don’t need to worry about resetting the Internet settings on your mobile device. However, if you use cellular data on your phone or iPad, then you should reset Internet settings so your apps, services, and website traffic are no longer routed through the VPN. Doing this ensures that your personal data won’t be intercepted while traveling online and that your regular apps, services, and website interactions work as usual.
With these steps, you’ll be able to stop using a VPN app on your PC and mobile device. Whether you purchased the app from a vendor or downloaded it illegally, you can prevent it from ever re-installing again by following these easy steps. As long as you remember these steps, you can delete the app and prevent it from ever re-installing without worrying about your personal details being exposed.