Android
Android is an open-source and Linux-based operating system for mobile devices such as smartphones and tablet computers.
Use these guides below to configure your Residential Proxies for a mobile network using mobile data or a Wi-Fi network.
Using mobile data
Step 1. Navigate to Settings > Network & internet > Internet.

Step 2. Tap your mobile network provider’s settings, scroll to the bottom, and select Access Point Names (APNs).
Step 3. Choose an APN you’re currently using to configure the Android proxy settings.

Step 4. Fill in the setup fields as specified below:
Proxy: pr.oxylabs.io
Port: 7777
Username: Oxylabs sub-user's username
Password: Oxylabs sub-user's password

Step 5. Tap three vertical dots in the top right corner and choose Save.

Step 6. Restart the network to apply your changes by turning the connection off and on again.

Step 7. Finally, open your web browser, enter previously specified credentials, and press Sign in.

That’s it! You’re now using a mobile network with a proxy IP address.
Using a Wi-Fi network
Step 1. Navigate to Settings > Network & internet > Internet.
Step 2. Choose your current Wi-Fi network and select the setting icon to access Network details.

Step 3. Tap the edit button in the top right corner and expand the Advanced options section to configure the Android proxy settings.
Step 4. Under Proxy, select Manual and enter your proxy details along with the credentials:
Proxy hostname: pr.oxylabs.io
Proxy port: 7777
Username: Oxylabs sub-user's username
Password: Oxylabs sub-user's password

Step 5. Finally, open your web browser, enter previously specified credentials, and press 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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