A requrested feature. How to start a VPN from an external app.

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diff --git a/README.txt b/README.txt
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+++ b/README.txt
@@ -12,3 +12,23 @@ Do ndk-build in the root directory of the project.
 Use eclipse with android plugins to build the project.
 
 Optional: Copy minivpn from lib/ to assets (if you want your own compiled version)
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+Starting a VPN by name from an external app:
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+public class StartOpenVPNActivity extends Activity {
+    @Override
+    public void onCreate(Bundle savedInstanceState) {
+        super.onCreate(savedInstanceState);
+        setContentView(R.layout.main);
+        
+    	final String EXTRA_NAME = "de.blinkt.openvpn.shortcutProfileName";
+
+        Intent shortcutIntent = new Intent(Intent.ACTION_MAIN);
+		shortcutIntent.setClassName("de.blinkt.openvpn", "de.blinkt.openvpn.LaunchVPN");
+		shortcutIntent.putExtra(EXTRA_NAME,"upb ssl");
+		startActivity(shortcutIntent);
+    }
+}
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