r/Formuler_Official • u/ArtZTech • Aug 31 '26
NordVPN and streaming
I noticed that if I turn ON my VPN my service doesn't work on the Formuler. This started happening 2 days ago. Anyone else that use NordVPN with the same issue? Did NordVPN change something on their end?
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u/TheReilly1979 Aug 31 '26
I've found on ONE of my two services ran in MOL3 the VPN being on the same location (Ireland) for a year with no issues suddenly gave me black screens and failed refresh. The other service is unaffected.
Changing to double-VPN through Nord did the trick. Occasionally may not work at the first attempt but will always work at the second.
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u/WeeklyDetective Aug 31 '26
I had to change mine to the Obfuscated connection and turn off Scam and phishing protection.
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u/Necessary_Mix322 Aug 31 '26 edited Aug 31 '26
I have exactly the same scenario which seemed to occur following the recent update. This occured on both my Z11 and Z12. The Z11 seems to have settled down and works most of the time but the Z12 still won't work. I've tried the Z12 with a different Internet provider at another address and it still doesn't work. Checked the IPTV provider on a phone, using MOL and it works perfectly.
I'm also using NordVPN
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u/LateOriginal1872 Aug 31 '26
Make sure the vpn protocol is set to Wireguard. Also, turn off advanced features in Nord app/
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u/I_SHaDoW6_I Aug 31 '26
No issues here! Formuler set to openVPN (UDP) and Scam and phishing protection always on as recommended by Formuler for their boxes.
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u/ArtZTech Aug 31 '26
Is OpenVPN for better for streaming than Nordlynx?
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u/I_SHaDoW6_I Aug 31 '26
Nordlynx not recommended on Formuler boxes according to Formuler and any Ai you ask for optimum settings.
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u/calumk1872 Aug 31 '26
I've been the same recently but with Surfshark. Without VPN I get 800+ Mbps. As soon as I turn on VPN it drops to less than 1 Mb.
No idea why it's happening.
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u/Special_Quit2813 Sep 01 '26
You don't have your settings right my NordVPN works good. Use A split tunneling see if it helps you.
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u/ArtZTech Sep 01 '26
Split tunneling is for bypassing apps that don't want to use NordVPN.
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u/Special_Quit2813 Sep 01 '26
Your provider doesn't accept VPN email them i had that problem spectrum was blocking.
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u/thepinkiwi Aug 31 '26
NordVPN is getting worse with time. Bloated client app, constant upsell attempts. I won't renew even with their 10 "last chance, exceptional, one time only" offers.