Split Tunneling for system-apps

[jacktheripper19]

Feature request

Description

I'm not sure if this is already used but I want to make sure that the split tunnelling is working also for system-apps so that I can mimic the behaviour of network filtering apps like NetGuard.

The idea is to enable Kill switch and Always-on VPN both from the app and natively in the system, then using tunnelling enable only apps that I'm willingly giving permission for internet access.

I found the kill switch really useful for this to replace NetGuard as it already uses the only VPN slot in Android, but at least it allows managing the rules for system apps while in IVPN I see only user apps in the list, so I'm not quite sure if this is working well.

Describe the solution you'd like

If possible, allow managing system apps in split tunnelling or add a feature that block access to internet for certain app.

Describe alternatives you've considered

Alternatives that I'm aware of are rooting the phone to use apps that filter based on iptables like AFWall+ then use the VPN app. rooting is not a good solution for many people. NetGuard supports using SOCKS for routing but that's not possible with IVPN

Thank you

I tested this with NextDNS and can confirm system apps are not affected by the split tunneling feature.

[spurls]

I too would like this feature, but for a different reason.
I want to run the VPN all the time, however Android Auto will not run with a VPN active.
I simply want to exclude Android Auto using the Split Tunneling. I was able to do this with the Mulvad app which provided full functionality of Android Auto while keeping the Always on VPN active.

IVPN is a superior company, so I'd rather stay with you, but I'd like this feature. Otherwise the only workaround would be to mark my mobile network as trusted which Id prefer not to do.

[jurajhilje]

@gorkapernas This is available in the new IVPNv2.10.5site-Beta.apk. Now there is a new "Show system apps" toggle in the Split Tunneling screen.