Open your Just My Socks service details

Before configuring Android, sign in to Just My Socks and open ServicesMy Services. Select the active service you want to use, then keep its details page open while you create the Android profile.

You will need the server address, port, password, encryption method, and any plugin or OBFS values shown for that service.

Just My Socks Service Details Page

Install Shadowsocks and Simple Obfuscation

For Shadowsocks servers that use OBFS, Android needs two apps: the Shadowsocks client itself and the Simple Obfuscation plugin. Install both before creating the profile, because a profile that requires OBFS may not connect without the plugin.

Shadowsocks Android App in Google Play Store

Simple Obfuscation Android App in Google Play Store

Create a manual Shadowsocks profile

Open the Shadowsocks app after both apps are installed.

Shadowsocks App Initial Screen

Tap the plus button, choose manual settings, and copy the server, port, password, and encryption method from the Just My Socks service page.

Shadowsocks Manual Connection Setup

Add OBFS settings when required

If your service page shows OBFS or plugin settings, add them exactly as displayed. The important fields are usually the plugin name and plugin options.

OBFS Plugin Settings Configuration

Do not invent OBFS values or reuse values from another server. These settings are tied to the selected Just My Socks service, and a small mismatch can keep the profile offline.

Select and enable the profile

After saving the profile, return to the main Shadowsocks screen and select the new profile. A green bar on the left marks the active selection.

Selecting Shadowsocks Connection Profile

Tap the connection button to start Shadowsocks on Android.

Enabling Shadowsocks Connection

Once Android is connected, open a few websites or apps to confirm traffic is using the selected Just My Socks route. If it fails, compare the server, port, password, encryption method, plugin, and plugin options against the service panel again.