Socks5 Proxy

Socks5 Proxy routes your device's internet traffic through an encrypted SSH tunnel using Android's built-in VPN framework — no root access required. It creates a local TUN network interface that captures all outgoing IPv4 traffic, forwards it through a secure SSH connection to your server, and sends it out to the internet from there. This effectively masks your device's real IP address and encrypts all data in transit between your device and the SSH server.

=== WHAT IT DOES ===

When connected, every app on your device — browsers, email, messaging, streaming — has its traffic routed through the SSH tunnel automatically. You don't need to configure individual apps. The persistent notification shows real-time connection status and data usage so you always know what's happening.

It also includes a local SOCKS5 proxy (RFC 1928 compliant) on 127.0.0.1:1080, allowing individual apps like browsers to use the tunnel without enabling the system-wide VPN. An interactive terminal lets you open shell sessions directly to the remote server from within the app, useful for server administration, file management, or running commands.

=== KEY FEATURES ===

• System-Wide VPN — Routes all device IPv4 traffic through an SSH tunnel via Android VpnService. No root needed.
• SOCKS5 Proxy — Built-in RFC 1928 proxy on localhost:1080 for per-app or per-browser use.
• SSH Key Support — Full support for RSA (up to 4096-bit), ECDSA (P-256/P-384/P-521), and Ed25519 key algorithms.
• Dual Authentication — Connect using password authentication or SSH private key authentication with optional encrypted passphrases.
• Interactive Terminal — Open multiple concurrent shell sessions to the remote server with PTY resize support.
• DNS over TCP — Intercepts DNS queries from the VPN interface and resolves them through the encrypted tunnel, preventing DNS leaks.
• Secure Storage — SSH private keys are encrypted with AES-256-GCM using the Android Keystore (hardware-backed on supported devices). Passwords and key passphrases are stored in EncryptedSharedPreferences.
• Connection Profiles — Save multiple server configurations with different authentication methods and switch between them quickly.
• Auto-Reconnect — Exponential backoff reconnection with configurable keep-alive interval to maintain connectivity on unstable networks.
• Boot Start — Optionally start the VPN automatically when your device boots.
• Traffic Statistics — Real-time upload and download byte counters shown in the notification and main screen.
• Foreground Service — Persistent notification with connection status, server hostname, and live traffic data.
• Material Design 3 — Clean, modern interface with bottom navigation and dark mode support.
• Host Key Verification — SSH host keys are verified and cached, protecting against man-in-the-middle attacks.

=== REQUIREMENTS ===

• Android 7.0 (API 24) or higher
• An SSH server you control or trust, with password or key-based authentication enabled
• The server must allow TCP forwarding (AllowTcpForwarding must be set to yes in sshd_config)

=== USE CASES ===

• Privacy — Hide your real IP address from websites and services by routing traffic through your own server.
• Security on Public Wi-Fi — Encrypt all traffic when using untrusted networks at coffee shops, airports, or hotels.
• Bypass Network Restrictions — Access services blocked on restrictive networks by tunneling through your SSH server.
• Remote Access — Securely access resources on the SSH server's local network.
• Server Administration — Open a shell on your server directly from the app for quick maintenance tasks.

=== OPEN SOURCE ===

This app is free and open-source software licensed under the MIT License. The source code is available on GitHub. It is built with trusted open-source libraries including mwiede/jsch for SSH connectivity, Bouncy Castle for Ed25519 support on older Android versions, dnsjava for DNS resolution, and Android Jetpack components for the UI and data layer.

=== IMP

Is Socks5 Proxy free to download?
Yes. The APK file linked from this page is free. The developer may offer in-app purchases once installed, but obtaining the installer itself costs nothing.

What Android version does Socks5 Proxy require?
Android 4.1+ or newer. Installing on older devices may cause crashes or refuse to install.

Is Socks5 Proxy safe to install?
We link to the exact APK published by 44114. We do not modify the file. Still, as with any sideloaded app, scan it with a reputable antivirus before opening it, and only grant permissions the app genuinely needs.

How do I update Socks5 Proxy?
Install the newer version on top of the old one — Android will keep your data. If the signature differs, uninstall first (you may lose local progress).

Why is the app not installing?
Common causes: not enough storage, an older Android version than 4.1+, or a conflicting build already installed. Free up space, check your OS version, and uninstall any previous copy before retrying.

1. Tap the Download APK button above and save the file to your device.
2. Open your device Settings → Security (or Apps → Special access → Install unknown apps) and allow your file manager or browser to install unknown apps for this one file only.
3. Open the downloaded com.socks5.apk file from your Downloads folder.
4. Tap Install and wait for Android to finish.
5. Open «Socks5 Proxy» by 44114 and grant only the permissions it actually needs.
6. Revoke the "unknown sources" permission once you are done installing.

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