# 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 Datacenter Proxies for [**using mobile data**](#using-mobile-data) or [**a Wi-Fi network**](#setting-up-a-proxy-for-a-wi-fi-network).

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**Note:** some screenshots provided in this guide depict the setup process using Residential Proxies for illustrative purposes, refer to the specific guidelines for Datacenter Proxies provided in the text.
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### Using mobile data

**Step 1.** Navigate to **Settings** > **Network & internet** > **Internet**.

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**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.

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**Step 4.** Fill in the setup fields as specified below:

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When using proxies for a mobile network, the connection type can be `HTTP` only.
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**Proxy:** `dc.oxylabs.io`

**Port:** `8000`

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The port `8000` will pick a random IP address. For other settings, such as proxy IP rotation, visit [this documentation page](https://developers.oxylabs.io/proxies/datacenter-proxies/ip-control).
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**Username**: `user-username`

**Password:** `password`

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Don't forget to add the `user-` part to your username.
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**Step 5.** Tap three vertical dots in the top right corner and choose **Save**.

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

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

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

### Using a Wi-Fi network <a href="#setting-up-a-proxy-for-a-wi-fi-network" id="setting-up-a-proxy-for-a-wi-fi-network"></a>

**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**.

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**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:

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When using proxies for a Wi-Fi network, the connection type can be `HTTP` only.
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**Proxy hostname:** `dc.oxylabs.io`

**Proxy port:** `8000`

{% hint style="info" %}
The port `8000` will pick a random IP address. For other settings, such as proxy IP rotation, visit [this documentation page](https://developers.oxylabs.io/proxies/datacenter-proxies/ip-control).
{% endhint %}

**Username**: `user-username`

**Password:** `password`

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Don't forget to add the `user-` part to your username.
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**Step 5.** Finally, open your web browser, enter previously specified credentials, and press **Sign in**.

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

Find the original Android integration blog post [here](https://oxylabs.io/resources/integrations/android).