* link:https://apkpure.com/network-signal-guru/com.qtrun.QuickTest[Network Signal Guru for band locking], which can help maintain reliable speeds, and/or avoid congested bands for higher speeds.
** Enable "Systemless Hosts" in Magisk's settings, then install link:https://github.com/AdAway/AdAway/releases[AdAway]; use its root method before running Network Signal Guru to successfully block their advertising permanently (while AdAway is installed).
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. Kernel in use must have the "xt_HL.ko" module built-in (netfilter's TTL/HL packet mangling); to test, run Termux:
=== A custom kernel with "xt_HL.ko" support
.Testing if "xt_HL.ko" (netfilter's TTL/HL packet mangling) is present:
** If there's no output, the kernel successfully has "xt_HL.ko" support.
=== Installing a suitable custom kernel:
* We're looking for:
. Kernels with the BBR or BBRv2 TCP congestion control algorithm to link:https://web.archive.org/web/20220313173158/http://web.archive.org/screenshot/https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1I1NcVVbuC7aq4nGalYxMNz9pgS9OLKcFHssIBlj9xXI[help maintain speeds over bad network conditions].
. "xt_HL.ko" support.
=== Downloading a suitable custom kernel
NOTE: The listed kernels include the BBR or BBRv2 TCP congestion control algorithm to link:https://web.archive.org/web/20220313173158/http://web.archive.org/screenshot/https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1I1NcVVbuC7aq4nGalYxMNz9pgS9OLKcFHssIBlj9xXI[help maintain speeds over bad network conditions].
|===
| Known good custom kernels:
| 1. momojuro's link:https://forum.xda-developers.com/search/member?user_id=5670369&content=thread[fsociety tribute] kernel; recommended for the Pixel 4A (5G) and Pixel 5.
| 2. Freak07's link:https://forum.xda-developers.com/search/member?user_id=3428502&content=thread[Kirisakura] kernel; recommended for the Pixel 6.
| 1. momojuro's link:https://forum.xda-developers.com/search/member?user_id=5670369&content=thread[fsociety tribute]; recommended for the Pixel 4A (5G) and Pixel 5.
| 2. Freak07's link:https://forum.xda-developers.com/search/member?user_id=3428502&content=thread[Kirisakura]; recommended for the Pixel 6.
. Run Franco Kernel Manager and go to "Flasher", from there the kernel can be flashed/installed.
@ -233,6 +233,7 @@ Do this for both the tethering device, and the devices being tethered to.
* IPv6/HL: `$ ping -6 bing.com`
** For Android & macOS: `$ ping6 bing.com`
== 4. Using a VPN to bypass DPI-based throttling, traffic shaping, and censorship
.Least shady free VPNs; not recommended.
@ -260,11 +261,11 @@ You can get the link:https://github.com/TheCaduceus/WARP-UNLIMITED-ADVANCED[paid
====
.How to find good paid VPN providers.
.Requirements for a good paid VPN provider.
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====
.*Good paid VPN providers have or do the following:*
. Show which servers are geolocated/virtual (fake location) servers, or have none.
. Addon available (or included) for a dedicated/static/streaming IP, to get around streaming service blocks, and other websites using anti-VPN services such as https://blocked.com.
@ -274,7 +275,7 @@ You can get the link:https://github.com/TheCaduceus/WARP-UNLIMITED-ADVANCED[paid
This means higher ping/latency for some ISPs/telecoms; low latency is important for online gaming and video conferencing, among others.
. SOCKS5 and HTTPS/SSL proxies provided.
** Some VPNs such as TorGuard use this to allow torrenting in countries where it's forbidden; a SOCKS5 proxy can allow torrenting by being located in Canada while you're connected to no VPN server, or a VPN server located in the United States.
** Some VPNs such as TorGuard use this to allow BitTorrent in countries where it's forbidden; a SOCKS5 proxy can allow BitTorrent by being located in Canada while you're connected to no VPN server, or a VPN server located in the United States.
. Ability to port forward at least 5 ports while supporting IPv6; this gauges a VPN provider's attention to detail, even if you never need port forwarding.
** link:https://web.archive.org/web/20220731172057/https://teddit.net/r/VPNTorrents/comments/s9f36q/list_of_vpns_that_allow_portforwarding_2022/[List of VPNs that support Port Forwarding].
@ -291,15 +292,8 @@ This means higher ping/latency for some ISPs/telecoms; low latency is important
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TorGuard is the gold standard for other VPNs to follow as of 23 January 2023.
NOTE: It's still recommended to review other options for yourself, link:https://torguard.net/network/[TorGuard's server locations] for instance might not be suitable for you.
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* A lot of VPN review websites and videos are dishonest, since Kape Technologies owns many of the most popular VPN review websites to unfairly promote their products as the "best": +
. link:https://web.archive.org/web/20220929090559/https://thatoneprivacysite.xyz/choosing-the-best-vpn-for-you/[An archive of "That One Privacy Site"], dated 19th December 2019. +
Use it as a second opinion for what justifies a good paid VPN provider.
TIP: Many VPN review websites and videos are dishonest, as Kape Technologies owns many popular VPN review websites to unfairly promote their products as the "best". +
TorGuard is the gold standard for other VPNs to follow as of 23 January 2023, except for their Windows or macOS program; hide.me does a better job at it.
NOTE: It's still recommended to review other options for yourself, link:https://torguard.net/network/[TorGuard's server locations] for instance might not be suitable for you.
== 5. Confirm the tethering is un-throttled
NOTE: Enable "Data Saver" while USB tethering. This tells Android to restrict data to USB tethering and what app is at the forefront only. +
== 5. Confirm the tethering is un-throttled
NOTE: Enable "Data Saver" while USB tethering. This tells Android to restrict data to USB tethering and what app is at the forefront only.
WARNING: If Wi-Fi or Bluetooth tethering is used, Android will forcefully disable "Data Saver".
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