What to do if your cell phone proxy IP setup fails?5 major reasons analysis and quick fix solution

Failed to set the proxy IP on your cell phone? Don't smash your phone yet

I've seen this happen too many times. A lot of people are looking for a proxy IP, the results of the phone to a lose, directly to you to a "connection failure" or "can not access the network", angry want to drop the phone. In fact, most of the time it is not the IP itself that is the problem, but the settings of some small details to ignore. Let's break it up today, to fill in these common pits.

Reason 1: Wrong proxy server address or port

This is the lowest level of error, but also the most common. Hand shaking, the number of wrong one, or the colon into Chinese, that specify the connection ah. The address of the proxy server is usually a string of IP addresses (such as 192.168.1.1) or a Web site (such as proxy.ipipgo.com), and the port is a number, such as 8080, 1080 and so on.

Checkpoints:

• Check word for word against the information provided by the service provider where you got the proxy IP (like our ipipgo).
• Pay special attention to the port number, do not enter "1080" as "1800".
• If it's a URL, make sure there are no extra spaces.

Reason 2: The cell phone network environment is not powerful

Your cell phone's own network is stuck in PPT, and you expect it to connect to the proxy server smoothly? It's like trying to race down the freeway when the road in front of your house is blocked.

Exhaustion Steps:

1. Try switching networks.: If you're using Wi-Fi, turn it off and try it with cellular traffic. And vice versa. Sometimes there is just a problem with the current network node.
2. Great reboot.: Turn off your phone's airplane mode, or just restart it. This refreshes the network connection and solves some metaphysical problems.
3. Checking signal strength: A signal grid of only one or two? Then the probability is that the network infrastructure is too poor, first solve this before talking about the proxy.

Reason 3: Proxy IP itself has been invalidated or expired

Proxy IP is not permanent, it has a life cycle. Especially the kind of free or short-lived IP, you may just get your hands on it, and it will expire in a few minutes. Or the package you bought runs out of traffic, time expires, the IP naturally can not be used.

What to do?

• Immediately go to your proxy provider's backend (e.g. ipipgo's user center) and check the IP's active status, remaining traffic, or expiration date.
• If it does fail, get a new valid IP address and port. Dynamic residential proxies like ipipgo have a very large pool of IPs, so it's very convenient to just get a new one if it fails.

Reason 4: Limitations of the phone system or app

Nowadays, cell phone systems are more and more tightly regulated for security. Some systems or specific apps (especially banking and payment apps) will detect and block proxy connections for fear of your data being stolen.

Methods of response:

• Global Proxy vs.: Check if your proxy settings are for the whole phone (global proxy) or just for a particular app. try a different app to see if you can connect, if another app can, it means it's a limitation of that particular app.
• Turn off security software: If you have mobile security, antivirus, or whatever installed, try turning them off for a while, sometimes they can misjudge proxy connections as risky behavior.

Reason 5: Authentication information is not filled out or filled out incorrectly

Many high-quality proxy IPs (such as ipipgo's Static Residential Proxy) require username and password authentication, you can't just fill in an IP and port and use it. If you don't fill it in or if you enter the wrong password, the server will reject your connection.

Example of setup (using the general process for Android phones as an example):

1. Go to "Settings" -> "WLAN & Internet" or "Network & Internet" on your phone. 2.
2. Long press the currently connected Wi-Fi and select "Modify Network". 3.
3. Expand "Advanced Options" and select "Manual" in "Proxy" setting. 4.
4. Fill in the following fields:
   - Proxy Hostname: the address of your proxy server (e.g., proxy.ipipgo.com).
   - Proxy Port: the corresponding port number (e.g. 9000).
5. In the "User Name" and "Password" fields, fill in the authentication information provided by the service provider. 6.
6. Save the settings.

Note: The location of the menu may vary slightly from one phone model to another, but the keyword is to look for the "Proxy" setting.

Quick Fix Program Summary

Don't panic, check in this order below and 80% of them will solve the problem:

1. Verification of information: Check the IP, port, username, and password again to make sure it's correct.
2. Checking the network: Switch Wi-Fi/traffic, or reboot your phone to make sure the underlying network is clear.
3. Verify IP validity: Go to your service provider's back office and see if the IP is still alive.
4. Troubleshooting software: Turn off potentially conflicting security software and test with a different app.

If all of the above doesn't work, don't take it on yourself.Contact the technical support of your proxy service provider directly. Like ipipgo has professional customer service, they can see the status of your connection from the backend and help you locate the problem quickly.

A few Q&A's you might want to ask

Q1：Why can I connect to the proxy IP I set sometimes and sometimes not?
A: This is most likely because the proxy IP type you are using is dynamic, and the IP address will change regularly. If you set up a "sticky session", it may be better, but if it is a rotating one, the IP address you set up before is invalidated, so it will be disconnected naturally. You can consider using ipipgo's static residential proxy, which has a fixed IP address, and is more suitable for scenarios that require a stable connection over a long period of time.

Q2: It's too much trouble to set up a proxy on a cell phone, is there an easier way?
A: Yes! If your proxy provider supports it, you can use a dedicated client app provided by them. ipipgo, for example, provides apps for some complex scenarios (such as TikTok solutions), in which the line is configured and you can connect with a single click, which eliminates the need to manually enter the line and makes it more stable.

Q3: Will using a proxy IP affect my cell phone's Internet speed?
A: There will be a little impact, because the data need to be relayed through the proxy server. But the impact of this big or not, depends entirely on the quality of the proxy server you use and the line. Like ipipgo's cross-border international private line, optimized network routing, low latency, with basically feel no lag. But if you use a poor quality proxy, then the speed may be much slower.

I hope these long-winded words can help you. Setting up a proxy IP is a delicate job, so try it a few times and you'll get good at it. If you really can't get it right, remember that the fastest way to get it right is to call customer service!