NymVPN fixes bugs and boosts censorship resistance with latest update

• NymVPN v2026.1 update adds a new AmneziaWG toggle for iOS and macOS
• The update makes switching between Fast and Anonymous modes easier
• The bug claiming users were "out of bandwidth" has also been resolved

NymVPN has just released its first update of the year to fix bugs and double down on stability and access for users in high-risk regions. Released on January 19, NymVPN v2026.1 is a stabilization update designed to smooth out the user experience on what calls itself the "world’s most private VPN."

The decentralized service, which routes traffic through a mixnet to defeat traffic analysis by shuffling data packets to mask metadata, has also implemented broad "improvements to DNS and connection" across all apps. This move is specifically aimed at bolstering censorship resistance, ensuring users in restricted jurisdictions or those facing active firewalls can maintain a reliable link to the outside world.

It is a crucial update for one of the rising stars to watch in 2026, proving that the team is reacting quickly to user feedback regarding connectivity glitches.

Smoother sailing for Android and Apple

The most tangible improvement lands on Android, where "Dynamic server connection" solves a common usability headache.

Previously, jumping between the everyday "Fast Mode" (a 2-hop mixnet suited for lighter browsing) and the high-security "Anonymous Mode" (a 5-hop configuration for maximum privacy) often required manual intervention to re-establish the tunnel.

Now, the app handles the handshake dynamically in the background. This creates a seamless bridge between speed and security, ensuring you aren't discouraged from toggling up your privacy level just because the app might hang.

On the Apple side, the changes cater to those operating in restrictive environments. The new "AmneziaWG" toggle, found under Settings > Anti-censorship, integrates the Amnezia WireGuard protocol directly into the client.

This is critical for users facing Deep Packet Inspection (DPI), as this protocol is designed to disguise VPN packets to look like regular web traffic. It follows the November boost of its censorship-unblocking power, which introduced QUIC support and Stealth API Connect features.

Meanwhile, the fixed IPv6 toggle on macOS offers granular control for network admins, preventing potential IP leaks on modern networks where IPv6 routing might otherwise bypass the encrypted VPN tunnel entirely.

Squashing the 'Bandwidth' bug

Perhaps the most welcome fix in v2026.1 is the resolution of a persistent and confusing error message. Users had previously reported being told they were "out of bandwidth," a notification that caused unnecessary alarm for those on unlimited or high-cap plans. Nym has confirmed this was purely a software glitch rather than an actual enforcement of data limits.

By patching this, the service removes a major friction point; after all, a privacy tool needs to be reliable to be trusted, and false warnings about connectivity limits can drive users away to more stable competitors.

On the security front, the team also addressed a critical Android issue where "Custom DNS" selections were failing to apply. Previously, the VPN tunnel wouldn't reconnect properly after a change, potentially leaving the default DNS in place. This resolution is vital because if a custom DNS fails, your internet service provider could still theoretically log the domain names of the sites you visit.

Finally, the update includes "new onboarding for new users." Decentralized mixnets are notoriously complex compared to standard VPNs, often confusing beginners with jargon about "hops" and "nodes." Streamlining the setup process to make it more intuitive is a necessary step if NymVPN aims to compete with the plug-and-play simplicity characterizing most of the best VPN services on the market.

The update is available now for download on all supported platforms.

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