Proxies on Android phones

Building proxies on Android phones is still in BETA.

Method1 – with the App

1.1 – the App + cloud VPS

Download the APP

Follow the guide (section 1.1)

  • The app is installed on phones, it connects to a VPS.
  • Proxysmart software is installed on the VPS.
  • Proxy users connect to the VPS.
  • PRO: no USB hubs, just phones wall chargers
  • PRO: no local PC
  • CON: no way to control a phone if MobileData goes off
  • CON: phones MobileData is used for forwarding proxies ports – so it works bidirectionally

1.2 – the App + Proxysmart in the LAN (“WIFI-Split”)

Download the APP

Follow the guide (section 1.2)

  • The app is installed on phones, it connects to a Proxysmart server installed in the LAN by its local WIFI IP
  • Proxysmart software is installed on the local server in the LAN
  • Proxy ports forwarded either through a VPS, or through LAN router
  • PRO: no USB hubs, just phones wall chargers
  • PRO: Home WAN can be used for forwarding the proxy ports
  • CON: no way to control a phone if MobileData goes off

Method2 – with Termux

2.1 – Termux+USB tethering

Follow the guide (section 2.1)

  • An app (Termux) is installed on phones.
  • They are connected to the Linux PC with USB tethering.
  • The PC forwards proxy ports to a VPS.
  • Proxy users connect to the VPS.
  • PRO: phone can be controlled even if its MobileData goes off
  • CON: a lot of wires;
  • CON: USB tethering may switch off
  • CON: expensive USB hubs

2.2 – Termux+VPS

Follow the guide (section 2.2)

  • An app (Termux) is installed on phones.
  • The phones are connected to the Linux VPS running in the cloud
  • Proxy users connect to the VPS.
  • PRO: no USB hubs, just phones wall chargers
  • PRO: no local PC
  • CON: no way to control a phone if MobileData goes off
  • CON: phones MobileData is used for forwarding proxies ports – so it works bidirectionally

Method 3 : USB tethering + ADB

Follow the guide (section 3)

  • Phones enable ADB and are connected to the Linux PC with USB tethering.
  • The PC forwards proxy ports to a VPS.
  • Proxy users connect to the VPS.
  • PRO: no extra apps are installed on the phone, very simple to setup
  • PRO: a phone can be controlled even if its MobileData goes off
  • CON: a lot of wires;
  • CON: USB tethering may switch off
  • CON: expensive USB hubs