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Keep LetsVPN running in the background (for Huawei users)
Keep LetsVPN running in the background (for Huawei users)

Please follow the instructions to keep LetsVPN running in the background.

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Written by Jamie
Updated over a year ago

EMUI is a custom operating system based on Android that Huawei uses on most Huawei smartphone devices. Here we have specific instructions for different EMUI versions. If you didn’t find your EMUI version, please refer to a similar model. There are two ways to keep your LetsVPN running in the background,

  • Go to Recent, then lock LetsVPN 

  • Turn on “Run in background” in App Launch

If you are using other mobile phones, please read <How to fix my unstable LetsVPN connection?>.

EMUI 9.0

Step 1 Lock LetsVPN

  1. Open LetsVPN

  2. Go to Recent, then pull down LetsVPN app

  3. You will see a “lock” displayed on the top right corner

Step 2 Turn on “Run in background” 

  1. Go to Settings

  2. Tap Apps, then tap Apps

  3. Choose LetsVPN

  4. Tap “Power usage details”, then tap App launch

  5. Turn off “Manage automatically”, then turn on “Run in background”

EMUI 8.0

Step 1 Lock LetsVPN

  1. Open LetsVPN

  2. Go to Recent, tap the "lock" displayed on the top right corner

  3. Double check if it is locked

Step 2 Turn on Run in background

  1. Go to “Settings”

  2. Tap “App & notifications”, then tap “Apps”

  3. Choose LetsVPN

  4. Tap “Battery”, then tap “Launch”

  5. Turn off “Manage automatically” and turn on “Run in background”

EMUI 6.0

Step 1 Lock LetsVPN

  1. Open LetsVPN

  2. Go to Recent, then pull down LetsVPN app twice

  3. You will see a “lock” displayed on the top right corner

Step 2 Turn on Run in background

  1. Go to “Settings”

  2. Tap “Apps”

  3. Choose LetsVPN 

  4. Tap “Battery”, then turn on “Keep running after screen off”

Now you can enjoy our “Stay Connected All the Time ” service!

In addition, we know that some of Huawei devices have connectivity problems. Please refer to relevant articles to check if your phone has similar issues. 

If none of the above solutions are helpful, please describe your problem and send it to letsvpn@rbox.me. Our customer support team is happy to assist you.

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