Users of Android phones and tablets from time to need to access Internet using proxy servers time. The question is: how to do that? There aren't any special restrictions for connecting through a proxy server on Android. This article can help set up your device for operation through proxy-server.
The main reason to sue proxy – is maintaining anonymity. The operational principal is in replacing IP-address, which makes locating the user close to impossible. Private server replaces address of the user, assigns different IP, helping to avoid identification and finding the location. Proxies differ in the degree of anonymity. There are transparent servers, which basically don't hide the replacing of the IP, which is why it's easy to trace them.
Proxy allows the user:
1. to go to websites, restricted the user's country.
2. to go to sites, restricted by Roscomnadzor;
3. unlimited download from websites
4. avoid blocks
5. have several accounts on sites
Attention! When choosing proxy, it is better to rely on credible provider, so that you can make the most of your opportunities and be sure of your privacy.
There are several common reasons to use a proxy server:
1. Sending a large number of emails.
2. creating several accounts on websites, where you are prohibited to do so.
3. in case of IP blocking on a website (usually on forums, group chats etc.)
4. to go on websites restricted in one's country
Sometimes, it just so happens that access to the Internet is only available though a proxy-server. Using it, in this case, helps significantly reduce the volume of traffic by compressing file content.
There are two most popular ways to set up servers on Android: with and without root rights. We should look closely at each one, in order to decide which is preferable. Proxy server is responsible for speed of connection between device and Internet, which is why this topic is particularly important for some.
In order to set up a server on Android phone you need to follow these simple steps:
· go to Wi-Fi settings;
· choose active connection
· in extended settings click on “proxy”
· enter IP address
· save settings
There are no problems with setup on Android devices which have root. To install, you just need to download an app (ProxyDroid or anything alike), which you can finding Play Market. After that you need to do the following:
· enter address
· enter port number and press OK
· for automatic connection activate “autoconnection”
· find network settings and choose Wi-Fi spot, through which you plan to connect.
These easy steps will allow you to use server on Android.
Not all devices support root, however, there is a need to use a proxy server. There are methods, which make connection possible. Follow there steps:
· choose Wi-Fi spot;
· in settings choose “Additional”;
· in “manual” enter proxy address;
· connect
reference! To connect 3G you need to download a browser. The usual choices are HABIT BROWSER, OPERA, FIREFOX. In browsers settings enter server address and connect.
Proxy-server can be paid or free. To find free channels enter a Google search, there are a lot of sources. However, you shouldn't trust free versions, because most IP are outdated and will not satisfy user's criteria. Even operating servers do not guarantee confidentiality.
Users often ask themselves: where to fins operating proxy? They can be purchased on verified sites, which also provide all information after purchase: address, port, etc. After receiving, they need to be entered to Android device and you can start using it.
The problem of not functioning server is common. There are several reasons for that:
1. Android version is not compatible with the program
2. incorrectly entered proxy-server information (Port, address)
3. not functioning proxy server
4. no access to root
Often free proxy-servers fail users by working incorrectly or not working at all. It's hard to predict their service life. Experts recommend purchasing paid version, the price of which will be justified by stable, fast and quality Internet work. Purchasing paid server, user will be secured and will get guaranteed anonymity.
Today the problem of access to certain information is relevant to active Internet users. Installing of proxy server provides them with new opportunities. Sometimes it is the only way to get information from websites, which are restricted in the country or region. Proxy-servers grant confidentiality and anonymity, because geo-location can't be traced.
For some users this is acutely important, which is why this article can be useful.