SOCKS5

SOCKS5 is a free Android utility that establishes a VPN tunnel to any SOCKS5 proxy server using the system VpnService API. It stands out with full dual-stack IPv6 and IPv4 support, making it ready for modern 5G networks while remaining compatible with older connections.

Overview

The app lets you connect to a built-in list of SOCKS5 servers or manually configure your own by entering address, port, and authentication details. You can choose exactly how traffic is routed—IPv6 only, IPv4 only, or a preferred stack with fallback—giving granular control over the outbound IP. Designed for simplicity, it requires no registration and delivers a one-tap connection experience for bypassing ISP throttling, workplace firewalls, or regional content blocks.

Key Features

• Dual-stack routing: Select IPv6/IPv4, IPv6 only, IPv4/IPv6, or IPv4 only for outgoing traffic.
• Custom server entry: Add any SOCKS5 server worldwide with host, port, username, and password.
• Built-in server list: Access multiple free proxies without limits or sign-up.
• Application filter: Route only chosen apps through the VPN tunnel while others use the direct connection.
• Smart ping check: Measure latency on each server before connecting to pick the fastest node.
• Gaming optimisation: Reduces ping and stabilises connections for online play.
• Universal carrier support: Works on Wi-Fi, LTE, 3G, and all mobile data networks.
• Protocol purity: Strictly SOCKS5—no Shadowsocks or other VPN protocols included.

Why Use SOCKS5

By tunnelling traffic through a SOCKS5 proxy via Android's native VPN interface, the app masks your real IP and circumvents network-level restrictions without the overhead of heavy encryption protocols. The IPv6 readiness ensures future-proof performance on 5G, while the per-app filter and latency tester give power users the precision tools usually reserved for desktop clients.

Download

Get the latest SOCKS5 APK from the SOCKS5 download page, where every release is listed with its file size, architecture and SHA-256 checksum.

You can also check the official listing on Google Play.