Fix 2: Restart Your Pixel Device
Another possible solution is to restart your Pixel 7 and 7 Pro device. Sometimes, the Pixel smartphone has some bugs and glitches which prevent the VPN from not to work. You have to restart your Pixel smartphone to fix the problem. Here’s how you can restart your device:
- Press and hold the power and volume up buttons simultaneously for a few seconds until the Restart option appears on the screen.
- Tap on the Restart option.
- The device will automatically turn off and back on after some time.
Fix 3: Try Another Server
Most VPN application offers several servers which can be easily changed from one to another. When the VPN is not working on your Pixel 7 and 7 Pro device, you should have to connect with the other server in the same region and then try to access the VPN. To change the server, follow the below steps:
- Open the VPN app on your Pixel device.
- Tap on the Location tab.
- Pick the location and server and try activating the VPN on your Pixel device.
Fix 4: Check the Internet Connection
It’s possible that the VPN is not working on your Pixel 7 and 7 Pro devices due to an unstable internet connection. A VPN needs a stable internet connection to perform any device activities. Make sure you’re connected with a stable internet connection and try accessing the VPN service again. If the network is unstable, try to disable and enable Airplane mode. You can also switch to the Wi-Fi network to check if the issue is resolved.
Fix 5: Clear the VPN Cache & Data
You can also try clearing the VPN cache and data you’re using on your Pixel device. Sometimes, the cache is collected on your temporary files preventing the VPN from not to work. However, try to clear the cache data of your VPN applications to fix the problem. Here’s how you can do that:
- Open the Settings app on your device.
- Tap on “Apps” or “Apps & Notification.”
- Choose your VPN app from the list of applications.
- Tap on the “Storage & cache” option.
- Finally, tap on the “Clear Cache” option.
Fix 6: Reset Network Settings
The VPN won’t work due to the unstable internet connection on your Pixel device. In such cases, you have to reset the network settings to fix the problem related to the internet connection. This might delete your Wi-Fi network, saved VPN networks and Bluetooth networks during the process. Here’s how you can reset network settings on your Pixel device:
- Open the Settings app on your device.
- Scroll down and select System.
- Select Reset options.
- Tap on Reset Wi-Fi, mobile & Bluetooth options.
- Finally, select Reset Settings and confirm it by entering the PIN/Password of your device.
Fix 7: Update the VPN App
An outdated version of the VPN app may be why your device is not working. Sometimes, the oldest version doesn’t work to access the application properly. If your VPN is not working, try to update it to the latest version. To update the VPN app on your Google Pixel 7 and 7 Pro device, follow these steps:
- Open the Google Play Store on your device.
- Search the VPN name that you’re using on your device.
- Choose the VPN (for example, Turbo VPN)
- Tap on Turbo VPN.
- You will see an update if an update is available.
- Simply tap on Update to download and install it on your device.
- Once updated, try to check if the VPN is working.
Fix 8: Reinstall the VPN App
If you have updated the VPN app to the latest version and are still facing an issue with the VPN app not working on your Google Pixel 7 and 7 Pro device, don’t worry. You can try to uninstall and reinstall the VPN app, which will help you to fix the problem. Here’s how you can do that:
- Open the Google Play Store on your device.
- Search VPN name in the search bar. (For example, Turbo VPN)
- Choose the Turbo VPN and tap on Uninstall.
- Once the VPN is uninstalled, try to install it by pressing the install button.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to download and install the VPN app.
- Once downloaded, try to check if the issue is resolved.
Final Words
The VPN not working on the Google Pixel 7 and 7 Pro devices are caused by various reasons, which can be frustrating. Fortunately, you may be able to solve the problem easily by following the solutions mentioned above. If the solution no longer works, you can also try to perform a factory reset on your Pixel device. If a factory reset doesn’t work, contact the Pixel customer support team for further assistance.
