This article will show you in 5 steps how to change proxy server settings for particular Wi-Fi connection in Android without root needed.
This will work for most of apps. You also can specify credentials – password and username for proxy server.
If you want to change a proxy for a mobile data please refer to Set proxy server in Mobile Network connection on Android with No Root article which shows how to do it.
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Turn on Wi-Fi to see a list of networks
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Select network for which you want to set the proxy. You don’t have to be connected to this network.
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Tap Modify network
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Select Show advanced options.
Connected network Not connected network -
Select Manual proxy type.
In Proxy hostname and Proxy port type in your proxy details.
There is a simple solution not requiring root
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.givenocode.proxytoggle
This app uses reflection to switch proxy settings on android phone.
thanks for the information!
How to know those proxy details?
I want to connect to a wifi nearby
Just connect to the wifi nearby. You don’t need proxy to connect.