Android

This guide covers how to set up and use Evomi proxies on Android devices. Since Evomi proxies require username/password authentication and Android’s built-in proxy settings do not support this, a dedicated proxy client app is required.

Prerequisites

• An active Evomi proxy subscription
• Your Evomi proxy credentials (username and password)
• An Android device running Android 5.0 or later

Method 1: Using Postern (Recommended)

Postern is a proxy client available on the Google Play Store that supports HTTP, HTTPS, SOCKS5, and Shadowsocks. It routes traffic system-wide through a local VPN service and allows per-app routing rules.

Setup Steps

1. Install Postern from the Google Play Store.
2. Open Postern and tap Add Proxy Server.
3. Configure the proxy:
   • Proxy Name: Enter a label (e.g., Evomi Residential)
   • Proxy Type: Select SOCKS5 (or HTTP/HTTPS depending on your needs)
   • Host: rp.evomi.com
   • Port: 1002 for SOCKS5 (or 1000 for HTTP)
   • Username: Your Evomi username
   • Password: Your Evomi password, e.g. your_password_session-anychars_mode-speed
4. Tap Save to store the profile.
5. Back on the main screen, tap Add Rule to create a routing rule:
   • Rule Name: e.g. Route All
   • Match Pattern: Select All to route all traffic
   • Action: Select your Evomi proxy
6. Enable the VPN connection by tapping the Start button. Accept the Android VPN permission prompt.
7. Verify your connection by opening a browser and navigating to https://ip.evomi.com/s. The displayed IP should be the proxy IP, not your real one.

Method 2: Using Drony

Drony is a free proxy client that supports HTTP, HTTPS, SOCKS4, and SOCKS5 with per-app filtering. It also uses Android’s VPN interface to route traffic without requiring root.

Setup Steps

1. Install Drony from the Google Play Store.
2. Open Drony. You will see the Log tab by default.
3. Swipe to the Settings tab.
4. Tap Wi-Fi (or the name of your current network).
5. Under your network name, configure:
   • Proxy type: Select Manual
   • Hostname: rp.evomi.com
   • Port: 1000 (HTTP) or 1002 (SOCKS5)
   • Proxy type: HTTP or SOCKS5 to match the port
   • Username: Your Evomi username
   • Password: Your Evomi password, e.g. your_password_session-anychars_mode-speed
6. Use the Filter tab to control which apps route through the proxy.
   • Default value: Select the default action for apps (e.g., Direct for no proxy, or Local proxy chain to route through the proxy)
   • Tap individual apps to override the default behavior
7. Go back to the Log tab and tap the ON/OFF toggle at the bottom to activate. Accept the VPN permission prompt.
8. Verify by visiting https://ip.evomi.com/s in your browser.

Why Not the Built-In Wi-Fi Proxy?

Android has a manual Wi-Fi proxy setting under Settings > Network & internet > Wi-Fi, but it has critical limitations that make it unsuitable for Evomi proxies:

• No username/password authentication for HTTP proxies in most Android versions. Since Evomi proxies always require authentication, the connection will fail silently in most apps.
• Settings only apply to the specific Wi-Fi network, not mobile data.
• SOCKS5 support is inconsistent across manufacturers.

Evomi Proxy Endpoints

Verifying Your Connection

After enabling the proxy, open a browser and navigate to:

https://ip.evomi.com/s

The displayed IP address should be the proxy server’s IP, not your device’s real IP. If you see your own IP, the proxy is not active for that app.

Tips and Troubleshooting

• Credentials: Double-check hostname, port, username, and the full password string (including _session- and _mode- parameters).
• App-specific proxy settings: Some apps (e.g., Firefox) have their own internal proxy settings that may override the VPN-based proxy. Check the app’s network settings.
• Force-stop apps: If an app does not pick up the new proxy settings, force-stop it from Android Settings and relaunch.
• Battery usage: VPN-based proxy apps may increase battery consumption. Disable the proxy when not in use.
• SOCKS5 recommended: For system-wide proxying through apps like Postern or Drony, SOCKS5 is generally more reliable than HTTP since it handles all traffic types.
• Toggle Airplane mode: If you experience connectivity issues after changing proxy settings, toggling Airplane mode on and off can help reset the network stack.