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Introduction

Shadowsocks is a cross-platform tunnel proxy which can help you get through firewalls.

iOS version has two features.

Shadowsocks works as a multi-tab web browser. It's really easy to use.

Tap the + button to open menu.
Tap Settings to configure proxy settings.
Tap New Tab to open a new Tab.
Swipe to move the tabs. Hold and press to swap tabs.
Tap Help for Help.
If you've changed Proxy Mode, a restart is needed to take effect. (Double tap home button, kill the app, then open the app again).

###Shadowsocks works as a background global PAC proxy, with some restrictions.

Only works with Wi-Fi network.
Only works for a few minutes. Due to iOS restrictions, Shadowsocks can't keep running in the background. It's killed after you left it for a while. To keep it running long, you have to come back to Shadowsocks app every few minutes.
If you are an iOS developer, you can find some commented code in the source code, which tries to play a piece of music. Thus the app can keep running all the time. But this prevents us from getting approved in the App Store. You have to build the app for yourself, and use the app yourself.

###How to use global proxy:

Set up proxy settings in shadowsocks.
Copy this link http://127.0.0.1:8090/proxy.pac
Open iOS Settings -> Wi-Fi -> i icon on the right of your connected Wi-Fi -> HTTP Proxy. Choose Auto, paste the link in the URL field. Tap back.
Other apps now go through the proxy.
Come back every few minutes to keep Shadowsocks running in the background.

Set up a Shadowsocks server on your VPS.

You can choose one of the following servers:

You can find all available servers here.

Some FAQ is in the Trobleshooting.