How do you update Softether to a newer version ? UPDATE: SOLVED !

[GKL1520]

When I had opened the VPN manager for the first time in a long while I noticed the version was:

SoftEther VPN 4.0 (ver 4.24, Build 9651)

Checking the SoftEther web site that is not the latest version, I had thought the software would automatically update when a new version came out but I guess not.

Could having that older version be the problem with connecting to Android 8.1 (Oreo) or should it not make a difference with being able to connect ?

If so, how do I update the version since it does not do it automatically, there have been several updates since the one I have, does each one need to be added individually or does the latest update include the previous updates ?

In the version history on the Softether web site the very next update after the version I have says:

SoftEther VPN 4.24 Build 9652 Beta (December 21, 2017)
Fixed the bug which occurs the L2TP/IPsec connection error with Android Oreo on the Build 9647 and 9651.
Added the function to save the DNS query log on the packet logs.

........can I add JUST that update for now to see if it fixes my unable to connect problem ?

If so, how do I add it ?

[centeredki69]

Hello, Go to this link and choose the latest build. Download it to the PC/Laptop running the SE VPN server. Run the installer like any other install program. it should keep all your settings. Verify the Dynamic DNS is still the same. This might fix your issue.

https://www.softether-download.com/en.a ... =softether

"SoftEther VPN Server and VPN Bridge (Ver 4.30, Build 9696, beta)"

[GKL1520]

Hello, Go to this link and choose the latest build. Download it to the PC/Laptop running the SE VPN server. Run the installer like any other install program. it should keep all your settings. Verify the Dynamic DNS is still the same. This might fix your issue.

https://www.softether-download.com/en.a ... =softether

"SoftEther VPN Server and VPN Bridge (Ver 4.30, Build 9696, beta)"

Okay, thanks ! I'll give it a try and let you know if that fixed it or not.

[GKL1520]

Hello, Go to this link and choose the latest build. Download it to the PC/Laptop running the SE VPN server. Run the installer like any other install program. it should keep all your settings. Verify the Dynamic DNS is still the same. This might fix your issue.

https://www.softether-download.com/en.a ... =softether

"SoftEther VPN Server and VPN Bridge (Ver 4.30, Build 9696, beta)"

THANKS centeredki69 !!!! …..It worked !!!!!

It seems that one update included when I downloaded the latest version likely solved my problem as I have an Android 8.1 phone

That update stated:

SoftEther VPN 4.24 Build 9652 Beta (December 21, 2017)
Fixed the bug which occurs the L2TP/IPsec connection error with Android Oreo on the Build 9647 and 9651.
Added the function to save the DNS query log on the packet logs.

……...and you were right, it kept all my settings, I did not have to redo any settings !

[centeredki69]

I'm glade it worked.