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Waydroid is currently blocked in Syria, as of .

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Blocked in Syria. A September 2026 community test compared the same machine with and without a VPN: the site timed out on the Syrian connection and loaded normally over the VPN, placing the cause in the visitor's region.

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Community testing confirmed that Waydroid is blocked in Syria, using a control test. Without a VPN, waydro.id times out with ERR_CONNECTION_TIMED_OUT; with a VPN active on the same machine, the site loads normally, isolating the cause to the visitor's region.

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Sanctions are lifted. Most companies just haven't updated their policies. A word from inside Waydroid can change that.

Tips for advocating

  • Reach out to legal, compliance, or policy teams.
  • Reference the lifted sanctions.
  • Point to competitors who have already unblocked Syria.

Frequently Asked Questions

No, Waydroid is currently blocked in Syria. Users in Syria cannot access this service. We are tracking the situation and advocating for change.

Many international services blocked access to Syria due to previous sanctions and compliance policies. Even as sanctions are being reviewed, some companies have not yet restored access. Unblock Syria tracks these services and advocates for change.

You can help by voting on this page to show demand, sharing it on social media, and contacting Waydroid directly to request they restore access for Syrian users.