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How to use Just My Socks on Android [shadowsocks]

Complete Guide: Shadowsocks with OBFS on Android

To get started with Just My Socks on your Android device, you'll first need to access your service connection details (server address, port, password) as these are essential for proper Shadowsocks configuration.

Accessing Your Just My Socks Service Details:

  1. Log in to your Just My Socks account through the official website
  2. Navigate to the Services → My Services section where all your active services are listed
  3. Click on your active service to view the detailed connection information

Just My Socks Service Details Page

Required Applications

For the optimal setup, you'll need to install two essential applications on your Android device:

  1. Shadowsocks - The main client application
  2. Simple Obfuscation - Required for accessing servers that use OBFS protocol

Important: Installing the Simple Obfuscation app is crucial because many Just My Socks servers require OBFS support on the client side. Without this app, you'll have limited server access.

Find these applications on Google Play Store:

Shadowsocks Android App in Google Play Store Simple Obfuscation Android App in Google Play Store

Step-by-Step Configuration Guide

After installing both applications, follow these steps to configure your connection:

  1. Open the Shadowsocks app on your Android device
  2. You'll see this initial screen:

Shadowsocks App Initial Screen

To create a new connection profile:

  1. Tap the [+] button
  2. Select "Manual Settings" from the dropdown menu
  3. Enter the connection details from your Just My Socks service page

Shadowsocks Manual Connection Setup

OBFS Protocol Configuration

Important Security Note: Many Just My Socks servers support the OBFS protocol, which offers enhanced security and bypass capabilities. These servers require that you enable the OBFS plugin on your device. Here's how to properly configure it:

OBFS Plugin Settings Configuration

As shown in the example above, you'll need to correctly populate the "Plugin" and "Plugin Options" fields with the information provided in your service details.

Activating Your Connection

After saving your profile, you'll return to the main screen. To activate your connection:

  1. Select your newly created connection by tapping it (a GREEN VERTICAL BAR will appear to the left)

Selecting Shadowsocks Connection Profile

  1. Tap the grey circle icon to enable Shadowsocks on your Android device

Enabling Shadowsocks Connection

Congratulations! Your Android device is now securely connected through Just My Socks with Shadowsocks and OBFS protection.