Android Proxy Integration

Integrating Bright Data proxies on Android devices enhances privacy, enables access to geo-restricted content, and ensures secure, reliable connections for tasks like web scraping or automated browsing.

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Introduction

Harnessing the power of proxies on Android devices opens up a world of possibilities. While device manufacturers might have slight variations in the process, the core steps for setting up remain consistent. This guide is specifically designed for those using Android’s OxygenOS 13.1.

Proxies are more than just tools for bypassing geo-restrictions. They act as shields, guarding your online identity, and ensuring direct requests, especially from malicious sources, are kept at bay.
Whether you connect through mobile data or Wi-Fi, we’ve got you covered. Let’s dive into how to set up Bright Data proxies and enhance your Android experience.

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How to setup Bright Data proxies on Android

Registration on Bright Data:

Sign up to Bright Data.
Verify your email address to activate your account.

Zone Configuration:

Navigate to the “Proxy & Scraping Infrastructure” section and Add a new designated Zone for your proxy usage.

Dashboard displaying various proxy services and their details.

Choose proxy type:

In this guide, we will show setup for ISP proxies.

Screenshot of IP type selection options in a web form.

IP type and location selection:

Name Your Proxy Zone and Select the Ideal IP Type. Options include Shared IPs with pay-per-usage, Dedicated IPs, and Premium IPs for optimal performance. Choose the one that best suits your needs.

Geolocation targeting:

Choose your desired country and city for the IP location.

Settings page with options for adding domains.

Domain type:

Specific domains or use ‘All domains’ for one IP to target websites using the same IP.

Proxy configuration page showing host, username, and password fields.

Accessing Proxy Details:

Click on the name of your Zone, navigate to the “Access Parameters” tab, and note down the proxy credentials:

host
port
username
password

Mobile network settings option highlighted with red box.

Android configuration:

Navigate to Settings > Mobile Network.

Information icon:

Tap on the information icon (i) adjacent to your network provider’s name.

Proxy login details with server address and port number.

Fill in the following proxy details:

Proxy: brd.superproxy.io
Port: 33335
Username & Password: Retrieve these from the “Access Parameters” tab within your preferred proxy zone in your Bright Data account.
Confirm your settings by tapping the checkmark icon located at the top right.

Mobile network settings screen displaying SIM1 and SIM2 options.

Refresh mobile data:

Refresh your mobile data connection by toggling it off and then on. Ensure the correct SIM is chosen under “Internet”.

Sign in screen for proxy username and password.

Open browser: your browser, input the specified credentials, and tap Sign In.

Open your browser, input the specified credentials, and tap Sign In.

Congratulations! Your mobile data is now empowered with a proxy IP address.

This guide is relevant ONLY for browsing the Web, if you would like your applications to access the proxy as well you will need to integrate our proxies using a 3rd party app (Postern for Android, Shadowrocket for IOS)

⚠️Important note: If you are using Bright Data’s Residential Proxies, Web Unlocker or SERP API, you need to install an SSL certificate to enable end-to-end secure connections to your target website(s). This is a simple process, see https://docs.brightdata.com/general/account/ssl-certificate#installation-of-the-ssl-certificate for instructions.

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