Clash for Android Download and Setup Guide

Clash for Android is a classic Android client that routes traffic through the Android VPN permission model. It remains useful for users following older Android Clash guides.

Download options

After-download notes

  • Install APK files only from trusted sources and confirm the Android version first.
  • The app works through Android VPN permission and does not require root.
  • If import succeeds but nodes fail, update the subscription and check plan status plus proxy mode.

Quick start with Clash for Android

The workflow is similar across clients: get the client, copy a private subscription URL, import it as a remote profile, select a node or proxy group, then choose a suitable proxy mode.

Get the client

Use the download area above or the release page, then choose the installer for your system.

Install and open

Follow the operating system prompts. On macOS, Android or Windows, review security prompts before allowing the app.

Import subscription

Open Profiles, Subscriptions, Remote Config or the equivalent entry, paste the subscription URL and update the profile.

Select a node

After the profile updates, choose a node or proxy group based on latency, region and your current scenario.

Enable proxy

Enable system proxy, VPN or the connection switch, then test whether traffic follows the expected route.

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