In this guide, we will show you the steps to remove the VPN icon from the notification panel as well as Quick Settings on your Android device. There could e quite a few reasons why you might want to install a virtual private network onto your device. Whether you’re looking for a safe and encrypted data exchange tunnel or just looking to get hold of regional-restricted content, VPN might be your go-to choice.
But as soon as you enable VPN on your Android device, there will be a constant reminder of the same via an icon in the notification panel as well as the “this device is connected to the internet through VPN” message in the Quick Settings region. This message will remain for the entirety of the time you are using a VPN.
While it does give you an indication, for some, this persistent alert tends to disrupt their normal workflow. If you also echo a similar thought, then in this guide we will show you the steps to remove this alert from your device for good, obviously with the VPN still running in the backend/frontend.
Remove VPN Icon on Android Without Root
Remove VPN Icon on Android using Root
- To begin with, root your device via Magisk.
- Then install the LSPosed app on your device.
- Now install the Dark Tricks mod from GitHub.
- Then launch LSPosed, go to Modules, and enable the toggle next to Dark Tricks.
- After that, tap on the settings icon at the bottom right.
- Now enable the toggle next to Hide VPN Notifications and restart your device.
That’s it. These were the two different methods to the VPN icon from the notification panel as well as Quick Settings on your Android device. If you have any queries concerning the aforementioned steps, do let us know in the comments. We will get back to you with a solution at the earliest.
