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Socks5 Proxy

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Open source

Socks5 client based on VPN

Version
2.0.5
Size
5.5 MB
Updated
Jul 12, 2026
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Signing certificate on record

About this app

Socks5 Proxy routes your device's internet traffic through an encrypted SSH tunnel using Android's built-in VPN framework โ€” 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 โ€” browsers, email, messaging, streaming โ€” 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 ===

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

=== REQUIREMENTS ===

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

=== USE CASES ===

โ€ข Privacy โ€” Hide your real IP address from websites and services by routing traffic through your own server. โ€ข Security on Public Wi-Fi โ€” Encrypt all traffic when using untrusted networks at coffee shops, airports, or hotels. โ€ข Bypass Network Restrictions โ€” Access services blocked on restrictive networks by tunneling through your SSH server. โ€ข Remote Access โ€” Securely access resources on the SSH server's local network. โ€ข Server Administration โ€” 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

Licensed under MIT, by 44114.

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What's New in v2.0.5

Imported from the F-Droid repository index.

Version history

v2.0.5Latest
Signature continuous

Jul 12, 2026 ยท 5.5 MB ยท Android API 24โ€“34 ยท code 205

Imported from the F-Droid repository index.

INTERNETACCESS_NETWORK_STATEFOREGROUND_SERVICEFOREGROUND_SERVICE_SPECIAL_USERECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETEDcom.socks5.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

SHA-256 0d245f90a6f441a5bf9f0d8418238910653ee81404b78d94ca03ec366d1e9fce

v1.0.2
Signature continuous

Jul 1, 2026 ยท 5.6 MB ยท Android API 24โ€“34 ยท code 102

Imported from the F-Droid repository index.

INTERNETACCESS_NETWORK_STATEFOREGROUND_SERVICEFOREGROUND_SERVICE_SPECIAL_USERECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETEDcom.socks5.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

SHA-256 921add424d2438a9dea762fa52654c80ebc6db61753cc8f51eecb31c26155965

Will it run on your device?

CompatibilityLikely to run

73%

  • Runs on a broad range of modern Android versions.
  • ABI coverage is focused on newer 64-bit devices.
What changed in this release
Size delta
-0.1 MB
Added permissions
None
Removed permissions
None

Installation Guide

1

Open Settings on your Android device

2

Go to Security โ†’ Unknown sources (or Install unknown apps)

3

Enable "Allow from this source" for your browser or file manager

4

Open the downloaded APK file from your Downloads folder

5

Tap "Install" and wait for installation to complete

6

Launch the app from your home screen

Make sure to re-enable Unknown Sources restrictions after installation for security.

How to install this safely

How to verify the file you downloaded

Before you install anything, confirm the file is the one described here. On a computer, run shasum -a 256 your-download.apk (macOS or Linux) or certutil -hashfile your-download.apk SHA256 (Windows), then compare the output character-for-character with the SHA-256 on this page. If a single character differs, the file is not the build we recorded โ€” delete it.

What the signing certificate proves

Every Android app is signed with a private key that only its developer holds. The fingerprint on this page is a hash of the matching public certificate, and it proves continuity rather than identity: it tells you a build came from whoever signed the earlier ones. Android enforces this at install time โ€” if a package claiming to be com.socks5 is signed with a different key, the system will refuse to install it over your existing copy. A fingerprint that changes between releases is worth pausing on, because a repackaged app that has been modified by someone else cannot keep the original signature.

How to roll back to an earlier version

If the current release misbehaves, 1.0.2 is the last build before it. Android will not install an older version code over a newer one, so you must uninstall Socks5 Proxy first โ€” which clears its local data unless you have a backup. Reinstall the older APK only if its signing fingerprint matches the build you already trust, and check the API range: an older release may target an Android version your device has moved past.

Why we list sources instead of hosting everything

The official store channel is almost always the right choice: it updates automatically and carries the publisher's own distribution guarantees. A direct APK is useful when a device has no store access, when a rollout has not reached your region, or when you need a specific version โ€” and only when the publisher has authorized that copy. APKBrowse does not list pirated, cracked, or unauthorized rebuilds of Socks5 Proxy, and a listing is removed when the evidence for it stops holding up.

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App Information

Developer
F-Droid
Category
Security Privacy
Android
7.0+
Architectures
Version
2.0.5 (code 205)
Size
5.5 MB
Updated
Jul 12, 2026
Package name
com.socks5

Security Verification

File integrity
SHA-256 recorded
Signing certificate
Fingerprint on record
Official source
Download APK (v2.0.5)

We record provenance; we do not run malware scans. Verify the hash yourself before installing.

SHA-256 Hash

0d245f90a6f441a5bf9f0d8418238910653ee81404b78d94ca03ec366d1e9fce

Signing certificate

ba665576ee1830aa559dd65596fda0c0a9aa3d80185f83efedcda233b2775da1

Permissions Required

What each permission lets Socks5 Proxy do. A highlighted one is worth a second look โ€” not necessarily wrong, just worth asking whether this app needs it.

INTERNETSend and receive data over the internet.
ACCESS_NETWORK_STATECheck whether the device is online and on what kind of connection.
FOREGROUND_SERVICEKeep running in the background with a visible notification.
FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SPECIAL_USERun a background service for a purpose the developer declares.
RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETEDStart automatically when the device finishes booting.
com.socks5.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

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