NOTE: We recommend using our app for easy setup.
Step 1
Download and install Shadowsocks app via Google Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.github.shadowsocks&hl=en
Step 2
Download and install OpenVPN for Android app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.blinkt.openvpn&hl=en
Step 3
Proceed to Shadowsocks app. Then tap the paper icon with a plus sign (+) and then select Manual Settings.
Step 4
Enter the following settings:
Profile Name: StealthVPN
Server: 80.239.140.66
Remote Port: 443 (or 22)
Password: privatevpndotcom
Encrypt Method: CHACHA20-IETF-POLY1305
Tap check mark.
Step 5
Tap the menu button and then select Settings.
Step 6
Tap Advanced and then set the Service mode to: Proxy only
Step 7
Go back to Shadowsocks main screen and then tap the airplane icon (below) activate Shadowsocks.
Step 8
Proceed to browser app and then download the configuration file on this link: https://ovpnstorage.privatevpn.com/StealthVPN-Android.ovpn
Step 9
Go to OpenVPN for Android app and then tap import button.
Step 10
Tap the configuration file that you have downloaded.
Step 11
Tap check mark.
Step 12
Tap the pencil icon beside the StealthVPN profile.
Step 13
Enter the following under BASIC tab:
Username: (your PrivateVPN registered email)
Password: (your password)
Step 14
Proceed SERVER LIST tab and then tick Custom Options.
Enter the following line: socks-proxy 127.0.0.1 1080
Step 15
Go to ALLOWED APPS tab and then tick Shadowsocks on the list of apps.
Step 16
Tap the back button of your Android device and then tap the StealthVPN profile.
Connection Success!