Installation Instructions for Meddle on Android (4.0+)

To install Meddle on Android, first make sure you are running version 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) or later. Earlier versions of Android do not support Meddle.
The following steps will get you up and running with Meddle in less than a minute.

Important If you have not received an e-mail invitation to Meddle, you will not be able to run it.

To uninstall Meddle, follow the instruction here.

  • Step 1

    Open the invitation e-mail from your mobile phone. Click on the view button to view the attachment. This will install the certifcate.

    The password for this certificate is in the invitation e-mail.
  • Step 2

    Save the certificate with the name meddle
  • Step 3

    Download the latest VPN Client from here: Android app on Google Play
    Install this app and open it.
    Click on ADD VPN PROFILE on the top right corner.
  • Step 4

    Give the profile a name, for example "MEDDLE".
    For the gateway type, enter vpn.meddle.mobi
    For Type, click on IKEv2 EAP and select IKEv2 Certificate
  • Step 5

    Click on Select user certificate and click on the certificate name you downloaded in Step 1.
    Click on Allow at the bottom of the screen.
    Important Do not click on Install.
  • Step 6


    Make sure that Reconnect automatically is selected.
    Click Save.
    The profile is now saved. Click on the profile name to start Meddle, or wait a few seconds and it will connect automatically.

  • Step 7

    Now you can install the control app ReCon.apk here to mitigate PII leaks that are personalized for you, or install it from the Google Play Store. Android app on Google Play

    You're done! You can now configure ReCon by visiting the ReCon configuration page. And explore the tutorial here.

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