HotSpot Shield for iPhone DOES Work

I’ve been messing around today and last night, and managed to get Hotspot Shield to work again on my iPhone and iPad.

For some reason a little while back, they stopped supporting the iPhone and iPad.. but I decided last night to try and re-enter the initial settings they gave me, back when they had the iPhone page.. and sure enough it worked.

I can’t promise that it’ll work for you, but it worked on both of my devices, and also on some of my friends devices today.

Heres the instructions to get HotSpot Shield working on your iPhone, so you can have a free VPN for your device, and access sites like Netflix USA and Pandora, while in Canada.

First open settings on your iDevice now go to general> network> VPN> add VPN then type the details EXACTLY as shown below.


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Meow one 5 pts

Hi Chris, I followed your instruction but it doesn't work on my iPad2! I just wanted to download Spotify app....I'm in Canada.

I am using this on my iPhone and it works great! But I was wondering is this going to cost me roaming charges or any type of extra charges to my phone bill if I am using it through wifi? I noticed you havn't really answered this question

if you use wifi, it uses your wifi plan.. whatever your home network is... if you pay 30/month for 100gb, and you go over your 100gb, then there are additional fees, but, if you stay with in your bandwidth, then there are no additional fees.. same thing goes for your phones data plan

Amazing. Works like a charm. Thank you!

Hi I did exactly as you pictured but then when I try and turn on the VPN it says THE VPN SERVER Could not be found. Thanks,

that happens sometimes.. just try again.. sometimes it takes me 2 or 3 tries to log in

Also, I followed your steps for my iPhone 4 and the VPN connects well, but the Netflix app loads for a couple minutes then switches to a blank white screen and stops loading?

if you are jailbroken, install sbsettings.. this happens often.. the easiest way to fix it is to use sbsettings, and install a vpn toggle.. that way, right from inside netflix, you can swipe the task bar, and turn it back on.. if you aren't jailbroken, then you just have to use application switcher (double click your home button) and go to settings and turn it back on.

I downloaded hotspot shield on my macbook pro, and it worked well. I connected to it easily, but when I go to Netflix.ca / netflix.com it says "Sorry, Netflix hasn't come to this part of the world yet".

thats happened to me.. i just hit Ok, and it still works

I followed your instructions and turned vpn on, but my internet then goes so slow i can't open anything. It usually runs on wifi or 3 g, am i doig something wrong?

It does tend to slow down your data when you run a VPN, though it should still at least be in working order. I do know that when trying to open netflix after turning on the VPN, it does take longer than usual, but after a couple minutes, it should work fine. it also all depends on the time of day, as many people are using this same server. Good luck

Hey Chris, Im somewhat tech savvy but just curious about using the same server name, account name and password that you have listed above. Is it safe for each user to use the same credentials to access the VPN? Does it expose the user to hacking, malicious behavior, etc? Thanks!

I know what you're saying.. I don't know the answer really.. I mean it would make sense that it should be a problem.. but I've been using the same server for at least 2 years now.. along with thousands of other people, with no issues.. This particular post has somewhere in the vicinity of 10,000 views alone.. and I know a number of people have also stolen my post and claimed it as their own.. so theres thousands of people who have been using this log in for at least the last year.. (I kept my findings secret for about a year before I shared them with the world).. I do know that at times it takes 2 or 3 or even 4 tires to get logged into the vpn.. I often assume it's because so many people are using it.. but usually by the 2nd or 3rd try it logs in.. and I do get kicked off from time to time.. again, assuming it's a server over load.. but the great thing is, if you start the VPN then start a movie, even if you get kicked off the server, the movie will continue to play.. you just need to make sure the vpn was on when you started it.. I also only use this on my iPad and iPhone.. which isn't something people can (or at least are trying to) hack.. so evem if it ends up being malicious, I'm not going to loose anything.. When I log on from my MacBook, I have my own credentials for that.. that don't get published.. Hope that helps

Thanks it works on my ipod touch :) I've been using hotspot shield on my pc , it does connect for a while but then it stops and would then give an error saying there's a problem with the network connection. Thanks again for the Ipod tips.

yea, it does time out after a period of time.. my iPhone and iPad are both jailbroken, so with sbsettings, I can reactivate the VPN while I'm in netflix.. but the movie should still play, even after it disconnects.. as long as you started the movie with the vpn running

Hi, Is that VPN account still active? Try to connect getting ' user authentication failed'

Yes it still works.. Sometimes you need to try 2 or 3 times, but I just connected no problem

Hey is this 100 percent free? Also why does it count the time when you are connected?

yes, its totally free

Does the VPN choose wifi when it is on? if you are on the VPN and on the 3G network, is there data traffic going over the VPN while the phone is idle?

works perfect, thx so much any idea how to do this on my PS3? I have a PS3, connected to my TV, but it automatically goes to Cdn version, I have a router but would prefer not to buy a second router, just connect to US version, any help greatly appreciated!!

sorry.. not a PS3 user.. so I couldn't tell you how to do this

Thanks for this post....

Got the VPN working, however I can only stay connected for a few minutes before the connection drops. My wifi doesn't drop out, only the VPN. Using this on an iPad 2. Any ideas to how to maintain a connection? Bandwidth isn't an issue as I have a 25mbps connection. Thanks.

This happens all the time.. I use sbsettings (need to be jailbroken).. This allows me to turn the VPN on while I'm in the netflix app using a VPN toggle

thanks lot... finally i get to use pandora and netflix in india

thanks lot... finally i to get use pandora and netflix in india

Hey buddy.  I was able to get pandora to work no problem but netflix is only loading my canadian stuff.  just wondering if you have trouble shooting ideas.  I've made sure the vpn is on first.  it also takes forever for it to even load now and it give me an error to make sure my date and time are correct.  any help would be much appreciated. 

The question is......how can we watch this on apple tv??? Anyone?

No idea.. I'm getting an apple tv soon, and will be looking into it for sure..

Hey Brent... Turn on VPN, then open the NETFLIX APP... for the first time you might have to sign in again... after that it will automatically pull up all US content!

Chris, thx buddy for the info. I got it working on my iPhone 4 but I'm just wondering why I can't use AirPlay to send it to my appletv. The option doesn't appear when I watch Netflix. Weird. Any ideas?

couldn't tell you.. I don't use apple tv (yet) and have never done airplay...  i just plug my iphone into my tv with the apple component cable

Hmmm now that's a good idea. Thx

Hi Chris, is there a program for IMAC which is "free" to watch Netflix uSA from vpn? I tried hotspot shield but looks like Netflix has caught on doesn't seem to work as posted on iphoneforcanada, plus you cannot configure hotspot shield like you can on your iPhone. Ive seen hide my ass program , but like i want to spend another $7 per month for already $7 for netflix with non HD programming . thanks in advance

Download hotspot shield for Mac.. It works perfect.. Bt you have to do it in the right order.. First go to Netflix.ca sign in.. Then close your browser, then turn on hotspot shield from the icon in your task bar.. It'll open your browser and connect.. Then go to Netflix.ca (yes dot CA) as the page loads, it'll read your ip address, and automatically open the USA sight.l happy viewing

I've set up the VPN on my iPhone, now do I need to activate it when I open up Safari?  Or is it automatically running?  How do I watch USA Netflix on the iPhone or iPad?  Thanks for your help in this. God bless - Jesus reigns!

on your iPhone you set up the VPN use the directions I provided.. then go into the settings app, and you will see a VPN "on/off" button.. turn it on and THEN open up netflix app... you don't do any of it through safari.. you need the netflix app.. and I"m assuming you have a netflix canada account.. to watch netflix usa... once the vpn is turned on, when you open the netflix app, it reads your IP as USA, and you will automatically be in the netflix usa section..

Hi this was awesome! thanks for your help!

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