# ByeDPI for Android **English** | [Русский](README-ru.md)
--- Android application that runs a local VPN service to bypass DPI (Deep Packet Inspection) and censorship. The application locally runs [ByeDPI](https://github.com/hufrea/byedpi) and redirects all TCP traffic through it. ## Installation [Get it on GitHub](https://github.com/dovecoteescapee/ByeDPIAndroid/releases) ### Or use Obtainium 1. Install [Obtainium](https://github.com/ImranR98/Obtainium?tab=readme-ov-file#installation) 2. Add the app by URL: `https://github.com/dovecoteescapee/ByeDPIAndroid` ## Settings To bypass some blocks, you may need to change the settings. More about the various settings can be found in the [ByeDPI documentation](https://github.com/hufrea/byedpi#readme-ov-file). ## FAQ ### How to get updates? Use [Obtainium](#or-use-obtainium). ### Is this a VPN? No. The application uses the VPN mode on Android to redirect traffic, but does not send anything to a remote server. It does not encrypt traffic and does not hide your IP address. ### What data does the application collect? None. The application does not send any data to a remote server. All traffic is processed on the device. ### Are there any for other platforms? For Windows, there is [GoodByeDPI](https://github.com/ValdikSS/GoodbyeDPI), and for Linux and macOS [zapret](https://github.com/bol-van/zapret). Also, you can use the original [ByeDPI](https://github.com/hufrea/byedpi) to run a similar proxy on Windows, Linux, or macOS. [Other similar projects](https://github.com/ValdikSS/GoodbyeDPI?tab=readme-ov-file#similar-projects) ### What is DPI? DPI (Deep Packet Inspection) is a technology for analyzing and filtering traffic. It is used by providers and government agencies to block sites and services. ## Dependencies - [ByeDPI](https://github.com/hufrea/byedpi) - [Tun2Socks](https://github.com/dovecoteescapee/tun2socks)* *fork with the addition of separate tunneling of TCP and UDP