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Google Pixel 7 and 7 Pro - FREE Google One VPN now rolling out on devices

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During the Pixel 7 launch event, Google promised that buyers would eventually gain free mobile access to the Google One VPN. This perk is finally available/rolling out to Pixel 7 and 7 Pro owners, or should be shortly depending on when the OTA (Over The Air) update hits your device.

Should be looking at around 4/5 years support



Once you have the update, here's how you use the VPN:

Here’s how you enable Google One VPN on your Pixel 7 or Pixel 7 Pro:

  • Install/open the Google One app.
  • Tap the “Benefits” tab at the bottom of your screen.
  • Scroll down and find the card labeled “VPN Protection for Multiple Devices.”
  • Select “View Details.”
  • Tap “Use VPN.”
Once enabled, you should see a Google One VPN alert in your notification shade. An icon that looks like a key will also appear on the top right of your Pixel phone, next to your battery life and networking indicators. Source

Sadly Google 6/6 Pro users will still have to subscribe to Google One 2TB to get their 'Free' VPN, you can find out about that here thanks for that.




How do i force an update on my Google Pixel?

First, tap on the settings icon in your app drawer or in the notification shade. Now scroll down to System, then tap on Advanced. Then tap on System Update. Now your Pixel is going to check for an update
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Edited by Dan_82, 6 December 2022
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  1. broughton1988's avatar
    broughton1988
    Found this in the small print..

    "You won't be able to change your IP location to view content that is not available in your region."

    Let's be honest 99% of VPN users want a VPN for this.
    dstewart20's avatar
    dstewart20
    Reason number 1,000 to use any other VPN provider. If it's free you aren't the user, you're the product.
  2. exStudent's avatar
    exStudent
    Works well on my pixel 7 but I don't fully trust Google... Better sticking with Mullvad or ivpn.
    Esfiha28's avatar
    Esfiha28
    Yep can't say this is the most trustworthy. Bit like a burglar handing out house alarms
  3. odiedodie's avatar
    odiedodie
    Google VPN.

    There’s an oxymoron
    _XEM_Ajax_'s avatar
    _XEM_Ajax_
    That's just what I was thinking when I read the title lol. Google are the people you want to hide from
  4. xPabloz's avatar
    xPabloz
    You must have massive b||s if you’re gonna trust google with your data, its already bad as it is.

    Deal itself is great as most people don’t give a damn about privacy. 🔥 (edited)
    Aaaaacwhooo's avatar
    Aaaaacwhooo
    They forgot to add - all the other stuff (i.e. everything) they have to collect for the NSA but are legally obliged to not disclose.
  5. CowsMoo's avatar
    CowsMoo
    I love that everyone is crying about their "personal" data being shared but will happily hand it over for a free sample of a £1 product.
    herrbz's avatar
    herrbz
    I'd argue they're probably not the same people.
  6. Salad_Fingers's avatar
    Salad_Fingers
    Great, now to find a decent deal on a pixel 7 pro.
    odinsmasher28's avatar
    odinsmasher28
    Well you don't need that NordVPN at £1.xx a month now so works out great
  7. MrAlbert's avatar
    MrAlbert
    What is the point of those VPN? What does it connect to? Does this give Google complete visibility of all your traffic?
    xPabloz's avatar
    xPabloz
    Yes
  8. dstewart20's avatar
    dstewart20
    I'll stick with Surfshark. Runs well on all Android devices and doesn't collect my data for the largest information farmer on the planet.
    hwangeruk's avatar
    hwangeruk
    Exactly. Just run a Google "takeout" and see all the stuff they log (that they come clean about)
    Or disagree with vaccines on their Youtube service, and get a ban. Horrid data stealers, and far too involved in politics. Yuk. Google wield far too much influence. If I could ban them, I would.

    Much better off with a VPN like Mullvad or Surfshark.
  9. QUICKRICH26's avatar
    QUICKRICH26
    Wouldn't trust Google with being my VPN provider.
  10. Mogolent's avatar
    Mogolent
    VPN from Google… nice try Google but no (edited)
    Imcheap's avatar
    Imcheap
    They already have all of my data, so what's the harm
  11. Tom_Corn's avatar
    Tom_Corn
    A Google VPN is an Oxymoron like a sad-clown or a short-girrafe
    Opethian's avatar
    Opethian
    If Snowden is to be believed, that same logic can be applied to Android and iOS with regards to privacy. Sad times.
  12. Shorne12003's avatar
    Shorne12003
    It will protect your data when connected to any WiFi connection. If you're using public WiFi hotspots without a VPN their is a good chance someone could steal your data. Use a VPN and you're protected. For people with a Pixel 7 or Pixel 7 pro it's worth using just for that.
    doncoop's avatar
    doncoop
    very much this. would i use it as my permanent VPN - nope. But if I'm on holiday etc and want to use hotel wifi etc this will do.
  13. SuperHardCousin's avatar
    SuperHardCousin
    Comments full of people that turn of location and think they're off grid

    Let's be real, Google doesn't need you to toggle enable VPN to know everything about you. You're not making a grand statement when you say dOnT tRuSt GoOgLe. (edited)
    herrbz's avatar
    herrbz
    Very edgy and contrarian, congrats.
  14. Taytas's avatar
    Taytas
    I remember when Google offered free image hosting for Pixel and other Google account users. I see this going the same way..."free"*
    *until we decide to charge.
  15. dalemcglone's avatar
    dalemcglone
    Bring back free unlimited Google photos to pixel phones
  16. Coleh's avatar
    Coleh
    Google VPN is a hillarious concept. Neat for bypassing streaming service limitations, no more than that. They will absolutely sell or hand over your data if asked. Still, heat for the former utility.
    kcajjones's avatar
    kcajjones
    Exactly my thoughts. Why the hell would you possibly trust Google with ALL your data?!
  17. mcsmik's avatar
    mcsmik
    So if google didn't have enough of your data, this is a way to give them more. Great
  18. Fabby's avatar
    Fabby
    Why not on the 6/6pro - Can't be a tensor limitation right?
  19. SpamJavelin's avatar
    SpamJavelin
    Works really well. Google aren't going to secretly steal your data like this. Imagine the EU fines if they did!
  20. Stephen_Ferguson1's avatar
    Stephen_Ferguson1
    Works on my pixel 6 for free, but that could be because I pay for Google One
  21. saucymonk's avatar
    saucymonk
    Cool, I love vpns. I have a collection of all available. Guess I'll have to get a pixel phone to collect this one!
    JLH86's avatar
    JLH86
    Wait. Why do you collect them?
  22. realdeals's avatar
    realdeals
    No thanks. Not now, not ever.
    Google continue in their attempts to lockdown the platform and increase their bloatware portfolio.
  23. jazid's avatar
    jazid
    Still a hot deal to avoid man in the middle if you are a WiFi hotspot user and not too techy.
    But I agree with the irony. (edited)
    savvyy's avatar
    savvyy
    CalyxVPN, RiseUpVPN and protonVPN when you sign up for their free tier email account. All these are free, consider donating to the first 2.
    These are apps by the way.
  24. JLH86's avatar
    JLH86
    Google VPN as shown in the op pic of an iPhone.

    This works great on my pixel 7 I'll take any extra features that come my way
  25. Krat's avatar
    Krat
    Showed up yesterday on mine. I could maybe see a use for public wifi, but if you have ad blocking set up at home on the DNS level it'll bypass that.

    Which I think is maybe the point of them promoting it.
  26. Imcheap's avatar
    Imcheap
    It doesn't seem to let you change location though
    mattk's avatar
    mattk
    No it's more for using on public WiFi
  27. Dr_OmniSpank's avatar
    Dr_OmniSpank
    Lol I just read the first line
  28. TwoJs's avatar
    TwoJs
    Got it already on my Pixel 6 with 2TB One Plan, but obviously paying for it in a sort of way.
  29. Danny.Halliday's avatar
    Danny.Halliday
    Windscribe
    PSP91's avatar
    PSP91
    48944051-zV4lt.jpg
  30. ohsomeonenew's avatar
    ohsomeonenew
    Google VPN on pixel phones and the image of an iPhone. Makes sense.
  31. moneybanks14's avatar
    moneybanks14
    Oh no my data, my beloved privacy data.

    What on earth are they going to do with your data that will affect you

    If you want to know I binge football daily Google and work in a chocolate factory then crack on.
    Fabby's avatar
    Fabby
    I'll bite - that's not the point, congratulations you don't care. But it's a very slippery slope if we just 'accept' erosion of data protection and privacy. I'm sure you do things on the internet you would rather not everyone else knew about?
  32. DevilWithin's avatar
    DevilWithin
    What makes me laugh is people not trusting Google with their data when they already have it anyway.
  33. CENTRALPERKS's avatar
    CENTRALPERKS
    Just enabled Google's VPN. A little iffy tho. I already have PIA VPN until 2025 so I'll see ick with that. Anyone know how long it's free for?
  34. CENTRALPERKS's avatar
    CENTRALPERKS
    Now all they need to do is fix the wireless charging on my Pixel 7 Pro
  35. memoreks's avatar
    memoreks
    It's on my 6 Pro too
  36. Sjsjzwzebxxbn_Uajqzszdbx's avatar
    Sjsjzwzebxxbn_Uajqzszdbx
    Wow so many bad comments here I am glad everyone is off grid and not using Google g Amazon Apple day to day without even thinking and giving them all your data. I am happy to have this feature to access websites that are otherwise blocked by my crappy provider and download the odd torrent at full speed
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