How to Set Up SOCKS5 Proxy on Android: No-Root Guide

While Android doesn't have built-in SOCKS5 support, proxy apps can add it to your device. In this guide, we'll show you how to use the Super Proxy app with anyIP proxies to set up a mobile SOCKS5 proxy on an Android device without rooting it.

Let's get started!

Set up a SOCKS5 proxy on Android with Super Proxy

SOCKS5 proxies hide your real IP address and make it easier to handle different types of traffic with lower overhead than a VPN. Common use cases include accessing global content, and SOCKS5 is often used to enable Telegram proxies in regions that restrict the app.

If you need UDP traffic in addition to TCP, see our UDP-enabled proxies.

Step 1: Download and install the app from the Google Play Store

1. Open the Google Play Store, search for the Super Proxy app, and tap Install.

2. Tap Open to access the app, or find it on your home screen.

Step 2: Configure and use your proxy

To set up proxies in the Super Proxy app, go through the configuration process below:

1. Tap + Add proxy to set up a new proxy profile for your device.

2. Create a distinct profile name for easier identification later on. For the purpose of this article, we’ll be using the name anyIP.

3. Select the SOCKS5 protocol in the dropdown menu.

4. Enter your proxy host or IP. For anyIP, that's portal.anyip.io.

5. Enter your proxy port. For anyIP, use 1080.

6. Add your proxy credentials (username/password).

7. Tap the floppy disk icon to save your new profile.

After you save your profile, tap Start and confirm the request by tapping OK. Once Super Proxy, your SOCKS5 proxy client, is connected, the app should look like this:

• A Key icon next to your WiFi/data signal bar.

• A session timer in the Super Proxy app.

• A Stop button to end your session.

The Key icon appears because Super Proxy works as a local VPN service: it captures your device's traffic and sends it through your SOCKS5 server. That's also why Android asks you to approve a VPN request the first time.

Step 3: Check your IP address

Regardless of whether you’re using anyIP or other proxies, you should always add an extra step to check your proxy connections. To do that, you can visit browserleaks.com/ip to check whether your connection is successful. In the example below, you can see that I'm using a UK IP address.

Once you see the proxy's IP, your proxy is active on both Wi-Fi and mobile data.

Why we chose Super Proxy for SOCKS5 on Android

Before writing this article, we tested several proxy applications on Android. The following tables summarize our key findings comparing those proxy apps.

*Shadowrocket for Android is an unofficial app by Cross Ltd. and is unrelated to Shadowrocket for iOS. v2rayNG was removed from Google Play in 2025 and is now distributed via GitHub.

Each app suits different use cases, but for this guide we chose Super Proxy because:

• It showed no DNS leaks in our tests.

• The interface is user-friendly, making it easy to create a new profile in minutes.

• The app conceals your real IP address to prevent WebRTC leaks.

• The app supports HTTP and SOCKS5 proxies.

• The logging screen is a useful bonus for tracking your activity.

Troubleshooting common issues

Even if you follow all of the steps, there can still be issues. In this section, we’ll cover the most common issues and how to solve and avoid them in the future.

How do I check if I have a DNS leak without a browser?

One of the quickest and simplest ways to check whether you have a DNS leak is to use a mobile tool. To do that, download the DNS leak test app from the Google Play Store, install it, and open it.

Make sure to start the test before you activate your proxies on the app. Tap START TEST, which should show your real IP, location, and the DNS you’re using. Once you’re done, go ahead and connect to your active proxies and then tap on START TEST again. You should now see your proxy’s IP, location, and DNS.

Why isn't my proxy connecting?

Usually, this comes from a wrong hostname, IP, port, username, or password. Double-check each field, and copy-paste your details instead of typing them. With anyIP, also make sure your plan is active, you have data left, and your team member isn't marked as disabled in the dashboard.

What if I get "connection refused" or the server isn't responding?

A "connection refused" error means your device can't reach the proxy server. If your details are correct, test the same proxy with anyIP's Proxy Checker and check status.anyip.io. If the proxy works there, the issue is likely in the app, so contact Super Proxy's support. If it fails there too, contact your proxy provider. For anyIP users, that's our support team.

How to quickly get a SOCKS5 proxy with anyIP

Get quick and easy access to SOCKS5 proxies through anyIP's residential and mobile network. Create an account and start with the Micro plan.

If you're wondering how to configure Shadowrocket on your iOS devices, we have a dedicated guide for that.