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I just tested my yesterday (iOS 11.4 Final) normally functioning VPN connection...

In iOS 12 Dev Beta 1 it seems to connect... but then the slider in the turns back to "Not connected" immediately.

I'm having a similar issue. All the while the openVPN app is open on iOS12 beta 1 the vpn connection remains active, however as soon as app is sent to background the VPN service disconnects.

I am experiencing the same thing as the poster above, and have reported the problem.

+1 I'm having the same issue iPhone x iOS 12 developer beta

Just tried to start VPN by using the slider switch in the Settings -> VPN after selecting my connection and the connection is staying alive.

+1

The solution that danielk suggested doesn’t work for me.
iPhone X iOS 12 Dev Beta

same issue iPhone x iOS 12 developer beta

Just to add a note, I do have multiple connections so I actually can open the vpn settings and see the list. That's where it works for me.

Hi everyone. I just wanted to point out this new article in the FAQ page for OpenVPN Connect for iOS:
https://docs.openvpn.net/connecting/con ... PN_Connect

The app it's not working, it's connect only inside the app but when you click on home button, it's disconnect. How may I investigate?

this has been discussed here: viewtopic.php?f=36&t=26521
Please don't open yet another thread for the same issue. However, the issue has been reported to Apple and we're waiting for them to get back to us.

I found a workaround on the current Public Beta. Go in System Settings > VPN and turn it on from there. In my experience the VPN stays connected this way.

Work around does not connect...
OpenVPN first connects without problem, once I leave the app to safari or home screen it disconnects. I can reconnect with no problem, and once I leave the app it disconnects again.

I'm having the same problem as everyone here, and it's going to be a dealbreaker for iOS12 for me until we do have a fix.

But I do have a question... I've read that some are having luck by using the iOS VPN from the Settings. I'm wondering what may be different in your configurations that allows this and if it may be a possible option for me?

I forgot my keyfob coming to the office this morning and typically I can VPN into my company's network and unlock the doors from my iPad. Fun way to find out that the VPN's not working... lol

Beta 4: Problem still there...

I'd recommend you all to report the issue to Apple - this is our only way to ensure they assign this problem the proper priority.

Done ! Using Apple Feedback App...

FYI, today we received the following reply from Apple:

Thank you for contacting us.
It has not been determined how or when the issue will be resolved.
The original report on this issue, Bug ID 39800424, is still under investigation.
We will notify you when it is closed.
Please note that you will not be able to directly view the original report in order to keep its information confidential.
We will do our best to keep you informed as new information becomes available.
Please check release notes regularly for changes affecting this issue.

So, no progress yet, but at this time they should be aware of the severity of the issue, I hope.

hello,

I try this morning the new version of OpenVPN (3.0) with the last IOS beta public 8, and it works. I can connect to my server, switch to an other app, and the VPN still UP.

Theyort

We've launched Connect 3.0.0 live on the App Store today, from our testing it works correctly with iOS 12 Beta 9 and newer.

Please post here if you see any continuing disconnection issues using the production 3.0.0 and iOS 12 Beta 9 or later.

Hi,
Last night my iphone update to open vpn 3.0.0
ios 11.4.1
and openvpne stop working. He delete my profile.
I put the profile again and i have error when i try to connect.
"2018-30-28 17:30:56 1

2018-30-28 17:30:56 ----- OpenVPN Start -----
OpenVPN core 3.2 ios arm64 64-bit PT_PROXY built on Aug 17 2018 09:49:39

2018-30-28 17:30:56 Frame=512/2048/512 mssfix-ctrl=1250

2018-30-28 17:30:56 UNUSED OPTIONS
4 [resolv-retry] [infinite]
5 [nobind]
6 [persist-key]
7 [persist-tun]
12 [verb] [3]

2018-30-28 17:30:56 EVENT: RESOLVE

2018-30-28 17:30:56 Contacting x.x.x.x:1194/UDP via UDP

2018-30-28 17:30:56 EVENT: WAIT

2018-30-28 17:30:56 Connecting to [x.x.x.x.ro]:1194 (x.x.x.x) via UDPv4

2018-30-28 17:30:56 EVENT: CONNECTING

2018-30-28 17:30:56 Tunnel Options:V4,dev-type tun,link-mtu 1542,tun-mtu 1500,proto UDPv4,comp-lzo,cipher BF-CBC,auth SHA1,keysize 128,key-method 2,tls-client

2018-30-28 17:30:56 Creds: UsernameEmpty/PasswordEmpty

2018-30-28 17:30:56 Peer Info:
IV_GUI_VER=net.openvpn.connect.ios 3.0.0-712
IV_VER=3.2
IV_PLAT=ios
IV_NCP=2
IV_TCPNL=1
IV_PROTO=2
IV_LZO=1
IV_AUTO_SESS=1
IV_BS64DL=1


2018-30-28 17:30:56 VERIFY OK : depth=1
cert. version : 3
serial number : 8D:D6:AE:1D:01:95:5C:D5
issuer name : C=xx, ST=S, L=S, O=xxxxxx, CN=xxxxxxx, emailAddress=xxxxxx@xxxxxx.xx
subject name : C=xx, ST=S, L=S, O=xxxxxx, CN=xxxxxxx, emailAddress=xxxxxx@xxxxxx.xx
issued on : 2010-11-23 16:09:22
expires on : 2020-11-20 16:09:22
signed using : RSA with SHA1
RSA key size : 1024 bits
basic constraints : CA=true


2018-30-28 17:30:56 VERIFY FAIL -- The certificate is signed with an unacceptable hash. : depth=0
cert. version : 3
serial number : 01
issuer name :
subject name :
issued on : 2010-11-23 16:09:36
expires on : 2020-11-20 16:09:36
signed using : RSA with MD5
RSA key size : 1024 bits
basic constraints : CA=false
cert. type : SSL Server


2018-30-28 17:30:56 Transport Error: mbed TLS: SSL read error : X509 - Certificate verification failed, e.g. CRL, CA or signature check failed

2018-30-28 17:30:56 EVENT: CERT_VERIFY_FAIL mbed TLS: SSL read error : X509 - Certificate verification failed, e.g. CRL, CA or signature check failed [ERR]

2018-30-28 17:30:56 Raw stats on disconnect:
BYTES_IN : 2214
BYTES_OUT : 632
PACKETS_IN : 21
PACKETS_OUT : 20
SSL_ERROR : 1

2018-30-28 17:30:56 Performance stats on disconnect:
CPU usage (microseconds): 65946
Network bytes per CPU second: 43156
Tunnel bytes per CPU second: 0

2018-30-28 17:30:56 EVENT: DISCONNECTED

2018-30-28 17:30:56 Raw stats on disconnect:
BYTES_IN : 2214
BYTES_OUT : 632
PACKETS_IN : 21
PACKETS_OUT : 20
SSL_ERROR : 1
CERT_VERIFY_FAIL : 1

2018-30-28 17:30:56 Performance stats on disconnect:
CPU usage (microseconds): 67075
Network bytes per CPU second: 42430
Tunnel bytes per CPU second: 0"

Now i need some help.
Thanks