Why set up a residential proxy on Android
From app testing to regional content access — residential IPs on Android devices serve many professional needs.
App store geo-testing
Test how your app appears in different regional App Store listings. Access country-specific pricing, availability, and screenshots by routing through local residential IPs.
Regional content access
Access streaming services, news sites, or social platforms that show different content based on your IP location — using a real residential exit from the target country.
Mobile ad verification
Verify how your mobile ads appear to users in different countries and carriers. Check creatives, targeting accuracy, and landing page performance from regional residential IPs.
Mobile app QA testing
Test how your app behaves under different network conditions and geographic restrictions. Simulate users from specific countries without physically being there.
Privacy on public WiFi
Route your Android traffic through a residential proxy on untrusted public WiFi networks — adding an extra layer of privacy for sensitive browsing.
Automation & scraping
Use Android devices with proxy configuration for automated mobile browser sessions. Combined with tools like Appium, target mobile-only sites through real device residential IPs.
Configure BytesFlows proxy on Android (WiFi method)
This method routes all traffic through the proxy when connected to the configured WiFi network. No root access or app installation required.
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Get your BytesFlows credentials
Log into BytesFlows dashboard → Proxies → Residential → Sub-users. Create a sub-user and note the username and password. These are your proxy credentials.
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Open WiFi settings on your Android device
Go to Settings → WiFi (or Connections → WiFi). Long-press the WiFi network you're connected to and tap "Modify network" or the pencil/edit icon. On some Android versions, tap the (i) icon next to the network.
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Find the proxy settings
Scroll down and look for "Advanced options" or expand it. Find "Proxy" settings and tap the dropdown — change it from "None" to "Manual".
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Enter BytesFlows proxy server details
In Proxy hostname field, enter: p1.bytesflows.com. In Proxy port field, enter: 8001. Leave "Bypass proxy for" empty unless you want to exclude specific domains from the proxy.
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Save and reconnect
Tap Save. Your Android device will reconnect to the WiFi network and all traffic will now route through BytesFlows residential proxy. Open a browser and visit our proxy test tool to verify your new IP.