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Configure Oxylabs Proxies on Android – set up proxies for mobile data via APN settings or Wi-Fi networks.

Android is an open-source and Linux-based operating system for mobile devices such as smartphones and tablet computers.

Use the guides below to configure your mobile network using mobile data or a Wi-Fi network with the following Oxylabs proxy types:

  • Residential & Mobile proxies

  • ISP proxies

  • Dedicated ISP proxies

  • Datacenter proxies

  • Dedicated Datacenter proxies

Using mobile data

1

Go to Settings

Navigate to Settings > Network & internet > Internet.

Android network settings
2

Find APN settings

Tap your mobile network provider’s settings, scroll to the bottom, and select Access Point Names (APNs).

3

Edit Android proxy settings

Choose an APN you’re currently using to configure the Android proxy settings.

Configuring proxy
4

Enter proxy details

When using proxies for a mobile network, the connection type can be HTTP only.

Fill in the setup fields for your proxy type as specified below:

Residential & Mobile Proxies

Proxy: pr.oxylabs.io

Port: 7777

Username: username

Password: password

Proxy details

You can also use random or sticky country-specific entries. For example, if you enter us-pr.oxylabs.io under Proxy and 10000 under Port, you’ll acquire a US exit node. If you enter 10001 under Port, you’ll receive the US exit node with a sticky session. You can find a complete list of country-specific proxy entry nodes here.

ISP Proxies

Proxy: isp.oxylabs.io

Port: 8001

Username: user-username

Password: password

Don't forget to add the user- prefix to your username.

Proxy details

You will need to choose the port assigned to an IP address from the purchased proxy list, which you can find on Oxylabs' dashboard. The 8001 port will pick the first IP address from your list for all requests.

Dedicated ISP Proxies

Proxy: disp.oxylabs.io

Port: 8001

Username: user-USERNAME

Password: PASSWORD

Don't forget to add the user- prefix to your username.

Proxy details

The port number indicates which IP address from your acquired proxy list will be used. Use port 8000 for automatic proxy IP rotation.

Datacenter Proxies

Proxy: dc.oxylabs.io

Port: 8000

Username: user-username

Password: password

Don't forget to add the user- prefix to your username.

Proxy details

The port 8000 will pick a random IP address. For other settings, such as proxy IP rotation, visit this documentation page.

Dedicated Datacenter Proxies (Self-service)

Proxy: ddc.oxylabs.io

Port: 8001

Username: user-username

Password: password

Don't forget to add the user- prefix to your username.

Proxy details

You will need to choose the port assigned to an IP address from the purchased proxy list, which you can find on the Oxylabs dashboard. The 8001 port will pick the first IP address from your list for all requests.

Dedicated Datacenter Proxies (Enterprise)

Proxy: 1.2.3.4 (specific IP address)

Port: 60000

Username: username

Password: password

For Enterprise Dedicated Datacenter Proxies, you’ll have to choose an IP address from the acquired proxy list.

5

Save changes

Tap three vertical dots in the top right corner and choose Save.

Save changes
6

Finish the setup

Restart the network to apply your changes by turning the connection off and on again.

Restart the network
7

Use proxy access

Finally, open your web browser, enter previously specified credentials, and press Sign in.

Sign in

That’s it! You’re now using a mobile network with a proxy IP address.

Using a Wi-Fi network

1

Go to Settings

Navigate to Settings > Network & internet > Internet.

2

Find APN settings

Choose your current Wi-Fi network and select the setting icon to access Network details.

Network details
3

Edit Android proxy settings

Tap the edit button in the top right corner and expand the Advanced options section to configure the Android proxy settings.

4

Enter proxy details

When using proxies for a Wi-Fi network, the connection type can be HTTP only.

Fill in the setup fields for your proxy type as specified below:

Residential & Mobile Proxies

Proxy hostname: pr.oxylabs.io

Proxy port: 7777

Username: customer-username

Password: password

Configure proxy

You can also use random or sticky country-specific entries. For example, if you enter us-pr.oxylabs.io under Proxy and 10000 under Port, you’ll acquire a US exit node. If you enter 10001 under Port, you’ll receive the US exit node with a sticky session. You can find a complete list of country-specific proxy entry nodes here.

ISP Proxies

Proxy hostname: isp.oxylabs.io

Proxy port: 8001

Username: user-username

Password: password

Don't forget to add the user- prefix to your username.

Configure proxy

You will need to choose the port assigned to an IP address from the purchased proxy list, which you can find on Oxylabs' dashboard. The 8001 port will pick the first IP address from your list for all requests.

Dedicated ISP Proxies

Proxy hostname: disp.oxylabs.io

Proxy port: 8001

Username: user-USERNAME

Password: PASSWORD

Don't forget to add the user- prefix to your username.

Configure proxy

The port number indicates which IP address from your acquired proxy list will be used. Use port 8000 for automatic proxy IP rotation.

Datacenter Proxies

Proxy hostname: dc.oxylabs.io

Proxy port: 8000

Username: user-username

Password: password

Don't forget to add the user- prefix to your username.

Configure proxy

The port 8000 will pick a random IP address. For other settings, such as proxy IP rotation, visit this documentation page.

Dedicated Datacenter Proxies (Self-service)

Proxy hostname: ddc.oxylabs.io

Proxy port: 8001

Username: user-username

Password: password

Don't forget to add the user- prefix to your username.

Configure proxy

You will need to choose the port assigned to an IP address from the purchased proxy list, which you can find on the Oxylabs dashboard. The 8001 port will pick the first IP address from your list for all requests.

Dedicated Datacenter Proxies (Enterprise)

Proxy hostname: 1.2.3.4 (specific IP address)

Proxy port: 60000

Username: username

Password: password

For Enterprise Dedicated Datacenter Proxies, you’ll have to choose an IP address from the acquired proxy list.

5

Save changes

Tap the Save button at the bottom of the screen.

6

Use proxy access

Open your web browser, enter previously specified credentials, and press Sign in.

Don't forget to add thecustomer- or user- prefix to your username if your proxy type requires it.

Sign in

That’s it! You’re now using a Wi-Fi network with a proxy IP address.

Find the original Android integration blog post here.

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