Setting Proxy in Android Phones

How to make Proxy work in LG P500

2012-01-14T00:12:00.000-08:00

First of all, sorry for not updating this blog for a long time. I was busy with other works and thanks to the emails and comments that came to me asking how to use proxy on other android phones like LG P500. Sadly, this phone doesn't come with an in-built android proxy app like some of the Samsung phones (Galaxy, Galaxy S2) and hence this post is directed towards anyone using LG P500.

Note:- This is tested in LG P500 and it works. If you want to try it in other phone do it at your own risk

Follow these steps to enjoy proxy support in LG P500 and it works both for un-authenticated and authenticated proxy.

You need Opera to make this work. So download the latest one using this link
Open Opera browser and type Opera:config and now the config screen opens.
Now you should scroll down until you see the proxy section.
There is a sub-menu where you will see the HTTP server and HTTP servers
Enter your proxy value in the boxes. Make sure to enter the details in both the HTTP server and HTTP servers otherwise the proxy will not work. I don't want to go behind the technical aspect of why this should be done. Just make sure to fill them both without fail.
Now check the boxes Use HTTP and Use HTTPS. Again check them both without fail for the proxy to work.
Save the sub-menu and exit out of the Opera screen
Restart the Opera and now Proxy will work definitely.
If you proxy has an authentication a window will pop-up when you run the opera asking for the username and pass. Just fill it to make the proxy work.

Now coming to another important detail, while using this setting make sure to have another browser installed for using in non-proxy wifi, as your configured opera browser will not work. If you have any queries don't hesitate to comment here.

Here is a step by step screen shot of how to do it :)

The MIUI ROM : Proxy Support Included

2011-03-29T21:35:00.000-07:00

I rooted my Android phone the very next day after purchasing it. Ok. I'm lying. :D. I rooted it about a week afterwards. Initially, I was kinda hesitant given all the hype that surrounded the rooting process. Now, with the proliferation of unrevoked ( if you don't know what unrevoked is, well, google it ), it's become much more simple. I began flashing roms like it was nobody's business. I was browsing through XDA all the time and I literally needed to get a life.:D. I tried out several roms and out of the lot, OpenDesire and CyanogenMod proved to be my favorites. One of the main reasons being the inbuilt proxy support that they brought along with them.

Now, every ROM has its pros and cons. If you look at OpenDesire, it's battery life is unmatched. If you look at CM, its feature set is awesome. Recently, a group of Chinese programmers released a custom ROM named MIUI ( I think this was back in December 2010 ) and several others have used this ROM as the base and built their modifications on top of it.One such ROM is the MIUI AU ROM. I flashed it on my phone a few days back and I must say, It is unbelievable.

The UI is probably the best part. Though it is very reminiscent of the iPhone UI, it is a good and refreshing change from the usual android UIs that I've been using until now. The developers have given a completely revamped look and it is over-the-top. It has nearly every conceivable feature inbuilt. I usually used to install a whole horde of third party apps on earlier roms to get these functionalities. However, this one has most of the stuff inbuilt so there's not much to worry about.

The only hassle about the MIUI ROM that amateurs might face is the preparation that is required to install it. You have to set up your SD card to support A2SD+ and that requires a little work to be done. Once you've done that, you can just load and flash the zip file from the SD card as you would usually. And before you ask, yes. It does have proxy support.:D

For those of you who are interested, check out the MIUI-AU website. The instructions that they have posted on the website are as detailed as detailed can get. So you should have no problems setting it up. One more thing. Don't get fooled by the screenshots in the MIUI website. The actual ROM looks much better. I don't understand why the developers won't put in better screens on the website. It certainly would attract a much wider audience.

And as always, if you have any questions, feel free to leave comments below!

TransProxy: Android Proxy App

2011-03-26T19:46:00.000-07:00

Alright people. There's this app called Transproxy which seems to be a viable solution to the proxy problem. Now, I am not sure if it will work with all your android phones out there. But from what I've tested, it works just fine. I do my testing on an HTC Desire btw. Like always, I tested it in a network where internet access is through a proxy server, but without authentication. So if someone could check this out on an authentication based proxy network, it would be real helpful!

There's not much to making this work. You just install it and when you run the app, you'll see the above screen. Just enter the details and let it run. It's as simple as that. Even n00bs will find this one easy to work with.:D

Please comment and let me know if this app works for you. If not, well I'll give you some other suggestions.

ASProxy: Android Proxy App

2011-03-24T06:59:00.000-07:00

Android proxy apps are probably the fastest growing kind in the android app scene. It seems weird that Google has not yet incorporated proxy settings into the official android releases. Nevertheless, given the hacker friendly nature of Android, some developers have come out with solutions for this. I have written earlier about proxy solutions for android. I came across this one quite some time back. However, I've had a terrible amount of work at hand and did not find time to update the blog until today!

This one isn't too hard to configure. To make it easier for you guys, I am attaching snapshots here to give you a brief idea about what ASProxy is capable of.

I've tested this in a proxy network and it works just fine. However, the thing is, the network where I tested it did not have authentication enforcements. So if anyone out there could test ASProxy in a username/password enable proxy network, it would help all of us! Installation is very straight-forward. Just install the apk and run the app. You'll see the screens that are shown below. Alright. No more dilly-dallying. Check out the snapshots below!

Download ASProxy

So as you can see, all you have to do it go to options and enter the proxy details. Then hit the big pink button to start up the proxy app and voila! What's great about this app is that it's not just a browser proxy app. You can use other apps such as gtalk, market etc. Such a feature is not available in all android proxy apps out there. So this one is a cut above the rest.

Do comment if you guys face any problems. Let's see how best we can handle it!

Download ASProxy

Proxy Settings Android Application

2010-09-07T09:12:00.000-07:00

Instead of changing the Rom to set proxy as I mentioned in the first post here is the application to make the proxy work in your Android phones.Still you have to root the phone.Rooting can be done using a single click as described in the tutorial in my previous post.

Here is the link to the application.

Android Proxy Setting APK

I have tested this applications with various ROMS,various Android phones and it works very well with proxy as long as it is a http/http(s) proxy...I can browse webpages,use google maps,look at Android Market using the Appbrain application.Make sure to run this application and key in these details :

Proxy Host:-

Proxy Port:- (already set to 8080 by default)

Enjoy using the Android Proxy Settings Application...Make sure to share your comments...I will be posting further updates on this in the blog.So stay tuned!!

A step-by-step guide to set up proxy in Android mobiles

2010-08-27T17:15:00.000-07:00

Download Open Desire

Are you a proud owner of one of the Android mobiles- Nexusone, HTC desire, Droid, Galaxy, etc? Or are you still on the search to see if Android mobiles are really worth all the hype? Then, our say would be “Android is one of the amazing cutting edge technologies of today which has features that no mobile ever can imagine”. Be it the flexibility in customization or the speed and power, Android phones rock.

One such speciality is that you can run any and every website that can be run on a computer owing to the HTML5 compatibility. Which means that you can surf, mail, chat upload and do wonders with your pocket-sized Android mobile! But the million dollar question is “HOW TO ENABLE PROXY SETTING FOR THE ANDROID PHONE EASILY”

Today most colleges and workplaces are wifi enabled with a local proxy configuration. It is quite obvious that the wireless network can be used for net access only with the proxy enabled. To enable proxy settings you’ll have to install custom ROM and for that ROOTING is essential. Tracking how to do that can be a cumbersome task. And that's where we come to help you do it quickly and easily. Read on !!!

ALL YOU NEED TO DO

Root your android mobile

Install custom ROM (Open Desire)

Set the proxy for the wireless network followed by Orbot installation

ROOTING ANDROID MOBILE (For Windows users)

REQUIREMENTS

Unrevoked3 for Windows – download here
PREPARING YOUR MOBILE

Incase you have already installed HTC Sync, uninstall it.

Install the hboot driver following these steps. Note: Though the steps given in the link.

Reinstall HTC Sync.

You would have downloaded a file called reflash-bundle.exe. Double click it.

It will ask you to specify the download destination. Give a rememberable location.

ROOTING

Go to the place where you installed Unrevoked.
Ensure that “USB DEBUGGING” option is turned on.
Select SETTINGS-"APPLICATION-DEVELOPMENT "on your Android mobile.
Conect your android phone to computer through USB.
Run reflash.
It may take some time. Meanwhile your phone is rooted automatically.
The operation has successfully if you don’t get stuck up anywhere in the middle.
And at the end of all this, your phone is rooted !!!

POST-ROOTING TASKS

Once the rooting process is completed successfully, HTC Sync can be installed again.So, Finally, your android mobile is rooted and you will be in the “Recovery mode”.
Just restart your mobile in the “Normal mode” and boom !!! you have the root permissions !!!

ROOTING ANDROID MOBILE (For LINUX Users)

REQUIREMENTS

A blank cd
A CD/DVD writer installed with a good software to burn with. (Don’t have a burner? Try this software )
A Linux Live CD (Don’t have? Try Slax)
If on a wireless network, Download “Unrevoked” for Linux and copy it onto a USB stick or your phone’s SD card.

STEPS

Burn your Linux Live CD to your blank CD using the burner.
Put the burnt CD in the CD drive and restart the system.
Your CD should start booting. If not, change the boot sequence and make your CD to boot before your hard drive.
You will see Slax start screen. Select “Slax Graphics Mode (KDE)“.Wait for it to load.
The Slax desktop opens. Start Firefox using the icon in the taskbar at the bottom, and go to: http://unrevoked.com/.
Select the name of your Android mobile, click “Unrevoked3″ and select “Download for Linux”. Click Save when prompted.
If you are on a wireless network just copy the “Unrevoked” software that you previously put in your USB drive or SD card to the Desktop.
Extract the downloaded file. (Detailed steps given below)
On your android phone, select Settings->Applications->Development and check if “USB Debugging” Option is turned on.
Connect your mobile to the USB cable.
Run “Unrevoked”(reflash) and rest while it automatically roots your mobile.
If you finally see a “success” message you know that you have a rooted phone now!!!

HOW TO EXTRACT THE FILE DOWNLOADED FROM FIREFOX

Close any opened windows. Go to Slax Desktop.
Double-click the HOME icon on the Desktop- click Downloads.
Right-click reflash.tar.gz and select Preview in Archiver
In the window that opens right click the file, and select “Extract”
When it asks you to select a location, click the Folder icon next the text box (named root) and select Downloads
Click OK.

POST ROOTING TASKS
Once the rooting process is completed successfully, HTC Sync can be installed again.So, Finally, your android mobile is rooted and you will be in the “Recovery mode”.
Just restart your mobile in the “Normal mode” and boom !!! you have the root permissions !!!

WHAT ALL CAN I DO WITH A ROOTED PHONE???

You can

run any application that requires ROOT permission like

Shootme (allows you to take screen shots)

Titanium Backup(back up all apps and apps data)

install custom ROMS like the leaked versions of Froyo which aids you to enable proxy , our ultimate aim!!!

install custom themes and Bootscreen .

install all your applications in the memory card rather than in the phone.

ALL U NEED TO DO

Root your android mobile

Install custom ROM (Open Desire)

Set the proxy for the wireless network followed by Orbot installation

The next step is installing Custom Rom that supports proxy connection. One such Rom is Open Desire I will be talking exclusively on how to install the Rom following that will describe on how to use the proxy settings. You need to install Rom Manager to install Rom without any problem

STEPS TO INSTALL A ROM

Take a backup of all data and application. This is very important.
There is an option to do it with ease in ROM Manager called “Backup current ROM”.
Download the ROM file from the post on XDA. Some custom ROMs like the HTC Sense Froyo need a radio file. If so, then download that file too.
Connect the Android mobile to your system in the Disk Drive mode.
Copy the downloaded ROM file( compulsorily zipped) and a radio file (if needed) into the SD card.
Unmount the phone.
Eject the SD card and change the phone mode to “Charge Only”.
Reboot the mobile into in Recovery mode.

STEPS TO REBOOT

If you have installed ROM Manager, choose “reboot into Recovery” option.
Else if you have installed adb, just open Command Prompt/Terminal and enter the command: adb shell reboot recovery.
Else Turn off your phone->Hold Volume Down key->select Recovery by pressing Power button.

Now you will be in the Recovery mode.
Select the zip file (ROM file)from the SD card and install it.
Specify which ROM you wish to install from the given list.
Once the ROM is installed, keep pressing the back button until you reach the start screen of Clockwork Recovery.
Reboot the system now.

NOTE: If the ROM installation need a new radio installation to complete, check if there is any specific steps in the ROM topic, if not , repeat steps 9-12, but select the zipped radio file instead of the zipped ROM file in step 11.

15. The phone will automatically restart and attempt to boot in the custom ROM.

ABOUT OpenDesire

Download Open Desire

OpenDesire was made with made purely for the HTC Desire and is compiled from a variety of public repositories, OpenDesire is NOT a port of any HTC ROM, it is compiled from source purely with the exception of the Google Apps for which the source code is not publicised.

OpenDesire was built with stability and reliability in mind and therefore does not contain any additional applications. Since version 3.x some community maintained repositories from CyanogenMod have been included in the release.

FEATURES

Built 100% from source (with the exception of Google Apps)

2.6.34.x kernel

Google Apps

Superuser by ChainsDD

Legacy A2SD with Cache2SD

Busybox

720p camcorder support

FLAC / WMA / WMV media support

Deodexed & Zipaligned

many more mods/tweaks & hacks

ALL U NEED TO DO

Root your android mobile
Install custom ROM (Open Desire)
Set the proxy for the wireless network from settings followed by Orbot installation.

Here are some of the pictures showing the proxy settings in my phone..

Once all these settings are done you can browse internet via proxy through the browser.To enable using the applications via proxy Orbot installation is necessary.

Orbot:-

Install Orbot to enable using all applications via proxy settings!!

Orbot is an application that allows mobile phone users to access the web, instant messaging and email without being monitored or blocked by their mobile internet service provider. Orbot brings the features and functionality of Tor to the Android mobile operating system.

Orbot contains Tor, libevent and privoxy. Orbot provides a local HTTP proxy and the standard SOCKS4A/SOCKS5 proxy interfaces into the Tor network. Orbot has the ability to transparently torify all of the TCP traffic on your Android device when it has the correct permissions.

Orbot can be installed from android market.

I will be adding more details to the guide in future...Please post your queries,doubts in the comments section...I will try to answer them!!