Questions About Mobile Proxy Usage with Proxidize

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Hi,

I’m currently using Proxidize with a single Android phone set up as a proxy via Proxy Builder, and I have a few questions:

  1. In the dashboard, under Hardware → Endpoints, there’s an option called IP Action > Change IP Interval. Does this feature work by toggling airplane mode on the phone at set intervals to refresh the IP?

  2. I’m planning to scale up to multiple Android devices. Is there a way to rotate these phone proxies under a single proxy address? If so, is this supported under the Personal Plan?

  3. What exactly is the WiFi Backend feature in the Android app? Does it allow requests to go out via mobile data while responses come in through WiFi, in order to reduce data usage?

  4. Regarding the Proxidize Linux Agent — is it only for using USB modems? Or can it also be used to centrally manage mobile proxies on-premise instead of using the cloud? I’ve noticed that proxy speeds can vary when connected through the cloud.

Thanks in advance for your help!

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Great questions! Let me clarify each one for you:

:repeat_button: IP Action > Change IP Interval

Yes, that’s exactly how it works for Android devices. The Change IP Interval setting toggles Airplane Mode on and off at the interval you set. This resets the mobile data connection and usually results in a new IP being assigned by the carrier. It’s the main method Proxidize uses for automated IP rotation on phones.

:mobile_phone: Scaling with Multiple Android Devices Under One Proxy Address

You can definitely scale up and run multiple Android devices, each acting as a mobile proxy. However, each phone will have its own unique IP address tied to its mobile data connection.

If you’re asking whether multiple phones can rotate behind a single proxy endpoint/IP, that’s not supported—each device functions independently. That said, custom rotation is supported under the Personal Plan, so you can still automate and control how each phone rotates.

:antenna_bars: WiFi Backend Feature

You got the general idea! The WiFi Backend option in the Android app allows requests to go out via the mobile network (to mask your IP) while receiving responses over WiFi. This keeps your public-facing IP mobile, while significantly reducing mobile data consumption—ideal if you’re concerned about data limits.

:laptop: Proxidize Linux Agent vs. Android App

The Proxidize Linux Agent is used only for USB modems—not for Android phones. If you’re looking to avoid the cloud dashboard and manage everything on-premise, USB modems are the way to go.

Android devices must be onboarded through the Cloud Dashboard, as that’s how the app integrates with the system. If you’re noticing proxy speed variations due to the cloud, using USB modems with local router mode enabled can give you more stable performance and full on-premise control.

Let me know if you need help configuring any of this—happy to share more tips!

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I really appreciate your help. It was very helpful.

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