Step-by-Step Proxy Setup on Android
The process of setting up depends on your type of connection, Wi-Fi or mobile data. Below is a detailed manual for both methods.
Setting Up a Wi-Fi Proxy on Android
To manually configure proxy on Android, follow these steps:
Open the Settings menu and go to the Wi-Fi section.
Begin by unlocking your Android device and accessing the Settings application. Within the menu, locate and tap on the Wi-Fi option to view the list of available and connected wireless networks.
Tap the gear icon or arrow next to the connected Wi-Fi network.
Identify the Wi-Fi network you are currently connected to. Tap the gear icon (or arrow, depending on your device model) located next to the network name to access advanced configuration settings.
Press the “pencil” icon.
In the network settings menu, choose “Advanced options”. And then you’ll see the “Proxy” option. Here, choose “Manual”.
Insert designated details, like IP and Port. Optionally, you can add an exception rule, and additional IP settings.
DHCP means your device gets its IP address automatically from the network,
while Static means, you enter the IP details manually. If set incorrectly, it can cause network connectivity issues.
Once done, tap on “Save”.
If the intermediary server requires authentication, the browser may prompt for login credentials when you attempt to access a website. This method applies the configuration only to the selected Wi-Fi network. Once saved, all traffic over that connection will be routed through the specified server.
Configuring a Proxy Server for Mobile Data
Android does not provide built-in options for configuring an intermediary server on mobile data. The system settings only allow setup for Wi-Fi networks. To route mobile data through an intermediary server, you must use third-party tools that do not require root access. These applications typically create a local VPN or tunnel to redirect mobile traffic through a custom intermediary server.
Disabling proxy in Android
To disable it, you must perform the following steps:
1. Go to the "Settings" section and access the "Wi-Fi" subsection.
2. In the new window, locate the arrow icon next to the connection for which proxies were configured.
3. In the window that appears, find the "Proxy" section and tap on it. From the drop-down menu, select "None".
Following these steps, the proxy on your Android device will be disabled.