[Solved] Cannot install the certificate in VPN and apps

5 Posts
3 Users
1 Reactions
1,080 Views
 tdq
(@tdq)
Eminent Member
Joined: 4 Jahren ago
Posts: 17
Topic starter  

I have an Android one (11) and would like to install the certificate under VPN App User Certificate. Unfortunately I get the message: File cannot be used. I read here in the forum that I should reduce the validity of the certificate to two years. Unfortunately, this has brought nothing. Under the item WLAN and CA I was able to install the certificate. Unfortunately, this did not do anything for the apps or the browser (Firefox). Do you have a tip what I could do? Thanks a lot

Client OS
Browser
eBlocker hardware
Client OS version
eBlockerOS version

   
ReplyQuote
(@random)
Illustrious Member Admin
Joined: 5 Jahren ago
Posts: 2056
 
Posted by: @tdq

I read here in the forum that I should reduce the validity of the certificate to two years.

That's nonsense and false information.

@tdq Unfortunately I don't use any Google products, so I can't help personally. Usually FireFox needs it's own(!) certificate installation (separate from the OS). You might find this post useful: https://eblocker.org/community/main-forum/certitificae-in-android/#post-4208

THX!


   
ReplyQuote
 tdq
(@tdq)
Eminent Member
Joined: 4 Jahren ago
Posts: 17
Topic starter  

Thank you for the quick reply.

I think for the Firefox 94.1.2 browser in Android 11 I have found the solution. Settings -> via Firefox -> tap 5 times on the logo (debug mode is started) -> in the menu one step back -> Secret Settings -> Use third party CA certificate = true. Now Firefox trusts the certificate you installed before.

But what about the apps that now can't check their certificate? Do I have to define exceptions in the eBlocker?


   
ReplyQuote
(@benne)
Famed Member Admin
Joined: 5 Jahren ago
Posts: 1084
 
Posted by: @tdq

I think for the Firefox 94.1.2 browser in Android 11 I have found the solution. Settings -> via Firefox -> tap 5 times on the logo (debug mode is started) -> in the menu one step back -> Secret Settings -> Use third party CA certificate = true. Now Firefox trusts the certificate you installed before.

Thanks for the feedback. We will add this to the Android documentation shortly!

Posted by: @tdq

But what about the apps that now can't check their certificate? Do I have to define exceptions in the eBlocker?

I‘m not sure if I understand your question. You need to install the eBlocker certificate in Android, so all apps using the Android certificate storage are covered by eBlocker. 

In case some Apps use certificate pinning, I‘d recommend to enable the Auto Trust App (see docu) that automatically takes care of whitelisting. In case you rather like to manually set exceptions, please check out the pre-defined Trusted Apps (settings > https > Trusted Apps).

Hope this helps 👍


   
Random reacted
ReplyQuote
(@random)
Illustrious Member Admin
Joined: 5 Jahren ago
Posts: 2056
 

@benne Fyi: I‘ve just added it to the docu already.
THX for your help @tdq!


   
ReplyQuote

Nach oben scrollen