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Shadowsocks for iOS

Notice: This version is deprecated. Please wait for iOS 9's new VPN API

Shadowsocks is a cross-platform tunnel proxy which can help you get through firewalls.

This iOS version is for non-jailbroken devices. It has two features.

Please visit the App Store.

Shadowsocks works as a multi-tab web browser. It's really easy to use.

Tap the + button to open menu.
Tap Settings to configure Shadowsocks proxy settings.
Tap New Tab to open a new Tab. Tap URL field on the top to input URL.
Swipe a tab to scroll the tabs. Hold and press a tab to swap tabs.
If you've changed Proxy Mode, a restart is needed to take effect. (Kill the app, then open the app again).

Shadowsocks works as a background global PAC proxy, with some restrictions.

Only works with Wi-Fi network. But we are working on the cellular network.
Only works for a few minutes. Due to iOS restrictions, Shadowsocks can't keep running in the background. It's killed after you leave it for a while. To keep it running for an extended period of time, you have to come back to the Shadowsocks app every few minutes.

So it's a little tricky to use global proxy.

Set up proxy settings in shadowsocks.
Copy this link http://127.0.0.1:8090/proxy.pac
Open iOS Settings -> Wi-Fi -> i icon on the right of your connected Wi-Fi -> HTTP Proxy. Choose Auto, paste the link in the URL field. Tap back.
Other apps now go through the proxy. If they don't, kill and restart them.
Come back every few minutes to keep Shadowsocks running in the background.