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Network Permissions

This guide explains why Every Proxy requires specific network permissions on modern Android versions (Android 16, 17, and newer) and provides step-by-step instructions on how to manually grant them if you encounter issues.

Why Are These Permissions Required?

To run a local proxy server (HTTP, SOCKS, etc.) on your Android device, the application must be able to bind to network interfaces and routing sockets. Recent Android security updates introduced a strict local network isolation sandbox. Without explicit permission, Android blocks applications from listening to local communication requests, resulting in socket binding failures.

Every Proxy requires three key structural permissions to restore this functionality:

1. Access Local Network (android.permission.ACCESS_LOCAL_NETWORK)

  • Purpose: Allows the proxy server engine to bind to the broadcast IP address room (0.0.0.0).
  • Why it matters: This allows external devices on your Wi-Fi network (such as your PC, Mac, or gaming console) to discover and route their traffic through the Every Proxy server runtime.

2. Use Loopback Interface (android.permission.USE_LOOPBACK_INTERFACE)

  • Purpose: Permits the application to establish internal app-to-bridge communication loops on the device.
  • Why it matters: If you use the Every Proxy Bridge app or direct localhost rules, this permission ensures internal packets cross the Android network stack sandbox safely without dropping connections.

3. Nearby Wi-Fi Devices (android.permission.NEARBY_WIFI_DEVICES)

  • Purpose: Acts as the system-level gatekeeper for local network configuration on Android.
  • Why it matters: Android groups local socket routing layers under the Nearby Devices privacy group. Granting this permission implicitly tells the Android kernel to lift the local sandbox constraints for Every Proxy.

How to Enable Permissions Manually

If you accidentally tapped Deny multiple times, Android permanently locks the permission. When this happens, the application cannot trigger the automatic system prompt, and your proxy will fail.

Follow these steps to manually restore access:

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Open Application Info: From the Application Settings dialog click on App Info under Every Proxy
  2. Open Permission Controls: Inside the App Info page, tap directly on Permissions.
  3. Grant Nearby Devices Access:
    • Look under the Denied or Not Allowed section for Nearby devices (Note: Android automatically groups the "Local Network" permission inside this category).
    • Tap on it and select Allow.
  4. Verify Local Network Access: Ensure Local network or Nearby devices is explicitly moved to the Allowed list.

Once these steps are complete, completely close and slide Every Proxy out of your recent apps list, then reopen it. The proxy engine will now successfully bind to your network ports without throwing socket configuration errors.