Android troubleshooting

Shadowrocket Android No Internet

Fix Shadowrocket Android no-internet issues after importing nodes, including dead nodes, unsupported protocols, Android VPN permission, DNS conflicts, and per-app proxy settings.

Updated: 2026-05-11

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Direct Answer

If Shadowrocket Android connects but has no internet, test another node, enable the correct VPN permission, check DNS, and verify whether per-app proxy or rule mode is bypassing traffic.

Start with the node

Free nodes often expire. Test multiple nodes and confirm the protocol is supported before changing Android settings.

Check Android routing

VPN permission, per-app proxy rules, private DNS, and battery optimization can all affect traffic.

Verify with diagnostics

After changing settings, check IP, DNS, and WebRTC signals to confirm the route is active.

Steps

Refresh the subscription or import another node.
Confirm Android VPN permission is enabled.
Disable conflicting private DNS only for testing.
Run IP, DNS, and WebRTC checks after connecting.

Checklist

The node passes a real webpage test.
The protocol is supported by the app build.
Per-app proxy is not excluding the target app.
Battery optimization is not stopping the client.

Troubleshooting

Connected status but no websites load

Switch nodes, test global mode, and check DNS settings.

Only some apps fail

Review per-app proxy rules and Android VPN exclusions.

Connection drops after screen lock

Relax battery optimization for the proxy client.

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FAQ

Why does Shadowrocket Android say connected but nothing loads?

The node may be dead, DNS may be broken, or Android routing may exclude the target app.

Should I change DNS first?

No. First test another node, then test DNS and routing settings separately.

Can battery optimization break proxy apps?

Yes. Some Android builds stop background network apps aggressively.