How to Proxy Internet Traffic via Android Tether with Tinyproxy > 자유게시판

When you need to route your internet traffic through an Android device using tethering Tinyproxy can be a lightweight and effective solution Tinyproxy is a compact, open-source HTTP proxy designed for Linux making it ideal for use on devices like Raspberry Pis or old laptops that you might have repurposed as a tethering gateway

By integrating it with your Android device’s mobile sharing feature you can create a secure and controlled way to share your mobile data connection with other devices on your network

Begin by enabling tethering on your Android phone Your options include USB-based sharing or wireless hotspot creation USB mode is favored for its consistent performance and simpler setup Your machine will automatically obtain an IP from the Android device’s network You can check this with the ifconfig or ip addr command to confirm the connection

Next, install Tinyproxy on your Linux system On Ubuntu, use sudo apt install tinyproxy to install the server tinyproxy You must configure these essential parameters

Set Listen to the IP address of your Linux machine’s network interface, typically the one connected to your local network 24 Optionally change the listening port to 8080, 8088, or 8888 based on preference Use "Info" level to track activity without excessive verbosity

After making changes, restart Tinyproxy with sudo systemctl restart tinyproxy The system functions as a transparent HTTP gateway to your Android’s tethered connection

On other devices, set the HTTP proxy to your Linux server’s IP and configured port

Ideal for corporate, educational, or public spaces needing traffic oversight or to prevent direct exposure of your mobile hotspot to untrusted devices It enables circumvention of firewalls in restricted networks using your mobile data

Remember that Tinyproxy only handles HTTP and HTTPS traffic by default If you need to proxy other protocols like FTP or SOCKS, you’ll need to use additional tools such as Squid or a SOCKS proxy Be aware that your cellular data allowance still applies—track usage via your carrier app

A budget-friendly, minimalist setup that transforms your phone into a full network proxy It’s simple to set up, easy to maintain, and gives you full control over how your traffic flows