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The easiest way is to install a program that redirects all traffic through a proxy server. And in iOS, this can be set up through the system settings. Some Android phones have a VPN item in the settings menu, which also allows you to use an individual proxy.

Proxy "tunneling" should be understood as the isolation of traffic from the user. It allows you to form a fully protected channel for data exchange, which will be isolated from all other traffic.

To change the proxy settings on an Android device, follow these steps:

1. Open the "Settings" app on your Android device.

2. Scroll down and tap on "Network & Internet" or "Connections," depending on your device's Android version and manufacturer.

3. Tap on "Wi-Fi" if you want to change the proxy settings for Wi-Fi connections, or "Mobile networks" if you want to change the proxy settings for cellular data.

4. If you're changing the settings for Wi-Fi, tap on the Wi-Fi network you're currently connected to. If you're changing the settings for mobile networks, tap on "Advanced options" or "Access Point Names (APN)."

5. Look for the "Proxy" or "Access Point" section. Tap on it to access the proxy settings.

6. You will see options to enter the proxy server's IP address and port number. Enter the required information for the proxy server you want to use. Some proxy servers may also require you to enter a username and password.

7. Once you've entered the proxy server details, save your changes by tapping on the "Save" or "Apply" button.

The main task of these two popular technologies is to provide security for the Internet user. Despite a certain similarity of tasks, they are performed absolutely differently. Proxy, although it allows you to remain anonymous and bypass blocked sites, it is still quite vulnerable, especially when it comes to untested services. VPN in this regard looks preferable, because thanks to end-to-end encryption it reliably protects information from the entry point to the exit point.

It is recommended to use third-party programs that allow redirecting all traffic through a proxy server. For example, ProxyDroid, EveryProxy. It is not possible to use proxies through the regular menu. Although in phones from some manufacturers such possibility has been added.