Is it possible to prevent user from disconnecting a VPN connection from notification area in Android?

Question

Hello
I'm using personalDNS filter app for preventing to prevent my kids from being distracted by ads  when using an instant messenging application called Line (on smartphone).

personalDNS filter app is creating a VPN connection in android. This connection can be disconnected from notification menu.

Can headwind mdm block android VPN appli from being disconnected ?

Is headwind mdm suitable to my needs?

I'm currently using demo mode and wondering if Cloud version would be ok for my needs.

Answer 1

Try using no_config_vpn in the restrictions field. See also https://developer.android.com/reference/android/os/UserManager#DISALLOW_CONFIG_VPN

You can find this field in the configuration details on the MDM settings tab.

Also, Headwind MDM Premium has the URL filtering plugin (works in a similar way as PersonalDNS and has the ad blocking option). Its benefit is that it is running as Always-On VPN and couldn't be turned off by the user. You can test Headwind MDM Premium by contacting the technical support (https://h-mdm.com/contact-us).