📱 Shadowrocket Android Installation Guide
Complete step-by-step guide to install and setup Shadowrocket on your Android device
Important: Shadowrocket for Android is available through our official APK download. Always download from trusted sources to ensure security.
📋 Prerequisites
- Android 5.0 or later
- At least 50MB of free storage space
- Internet connection for setup
- VPN server details or subscription
🔽 Step 1: Download Shadowrocket APK
- Visit our official download page: Download for Android
- Click "Download APK" button
- Save the file to your device
- Wait for download to complete
🔐 Step 2: Enable Unknown Sources
- Go to Settings → Security
- Find "Unknown Sources" or "Install unknown apps"
- Enable the option to allow APK installations
- Confirm when prompted
Note: Steps may vary slightly depending on your Android version
📱 Step 3: Install the APK
- Locate the downloaded APK file (usually in Downloads folder)
- Tap on the APK file
- Review app permissions
- Tap "Install"
- Wait for installation to complete
- Tap "Open" when done
⚙️ Step 4: Initial Setup
- Open Shadowrocket from your app drawer
- Accept the VPN connection request
- Grant necessary permissions
- Complete the initial setup wizard
🌐 Step 5: Add Server Configuration
- Tap the "+" button
- Choose "Add Server"
- Enter your server details or scan QR code
- Save the configuration
- Tap to connect
🔧 Common Issues & Solutions
Installation Failed
- Ensure "Unknown Sources" is enabled
- Clear cache and try again
- Check available storage space
App Won't Connect
- Verify server details are correct
- Check internet connection
- Try a different server location
Permission Denied
- Go to Settings → Apps → Shadowrocket → Permissions
- Enable all required permissions
- Restart the app
🎉 Installation Complete!
Shadowrocket is now installed and ready to use on your Android device.