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 or a Wi-Fi network.

Please note that the 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.

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:

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

Proxy: dc.oxylabs.io

Port: 8000

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

Username: user-username

Password: password

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

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:

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

Proxy hostname: dc.oxylabs.io

Proxy port: 8000

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

Username: user-username

Password: password

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

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.