CueVPN on Android
How to use CueVPN on Android.
Install, sign in, tap to connect. WireGuard establishes the tunnel in under a second on Android.
Available
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Google Play
Store
WireGuard
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<1 second
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Setup on Android
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Install CueVPN from Google Play on your Android phone or tablet.
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Open the app and sign in with email.
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Pick a region or tap Quick Connect.
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Tap the power button. Android will request VPN permission on first connect.
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Use the persistent notification toggle to connect and disconnect.
Why WireGuard on Android
CueVPN uses WireGuard on Androidbecause it is the fastest, leanest VPN protocol available today. Its entire codebase is around 4,000 lines — compared to OpenVPN’s 100,000+ — which means a dramatically smaller attack surface and faster independent security audits. WireGuard has been part of the Linux kernel since version 5.6 and is formally integrated into both iOS and Android.
The encryption is ChaCha20-Poly1305, a cipher designed specifically for mobile processors. It runs fast on Androidchips without draining battery, unlike AES-based alternatives that require hardware acceleration to match the same speed. Connecting takes under a second. Reconnecting after a network change — switching from Wi-Fi to mobile data, for example — takes under a second too.
What CueVPN protects on Android
CueVPN operates at the OS network level, so it encrypts traffic from every app on your Android — not just a browser. Email, banking apps, social media, background syncs, and any other network activity all route through the WireGuard tunnel. DNS queries go through the tunnel too, preventing your internet provider from seeing which domains you look up.
The kill switch blocks all internet traffic if the VPN tunnel drops unexpectedly. This matters when you move between networks — for example, locking your Android and reconnecting to a different Wi-Fi — where a brief unprotected window could expose your real IP. With the kill switch active, nothing escapes until the tunnel re-establishes.
Frequently asked questions
Which Android versions does CueVPN support?
CueVPN supports Android 8.0 (Oreo) and later. The WireGuard kernel module has been included in the Android kernel since Android 12, but CueVPN runs its own userspace WireGuard implementation on older versions with equivalent performance.
Does CueVPN work with Android's Always-on VPN setting?
Yes. You can enable Always-on VPN in Android Settings → Network & internet → VPN → CueVPN. With Always-on active, Android reconnects CueVPN automatically after reboots and network changes without any user action.
How do I use the kill switch on Android?
CueVPN's kill switch is on by default inside the app. You can also enable Android's system-level 'Block connections without VPN' toggle in Settings → Network & internet → VPN for a second layer of protection that survives app restarts.
Does CueVPN protect all apps on Android?
Yes. CueVPN uses Android's VpnService API, which routes traffic from every app through the encrypted tunnel. You can optionally exclude specific apps using the split-tunnelling setting inside CueVPN if you need certain apps to bypass the VPN.
Will CueVPN show a persistent notification on Android?
Android requires all active VPN services to show a persistent notification — this is an OS-level requirement, not CueVPN's choice. The notification gives you a one-tap toggle to connect or disconnect without opening the app.
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