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If you want to channel your network traffic via an Android phone’s connection Tinyproxy serves as an ideal lightweight proxy for this purpose Tinyproxy is a low-resource proxy server compatible with Linux-based platforms making it ideal for use on devices like Raspberry Pis or old laptops that you might have repurposed as a tethering gateway

By combining it with an Android phone’s USB or Wi-Fi hotspot you build a centralized proxy that safely distributes your phone’s internet to multiple clients

First, ensure your Android device is set up for tethering Your options include USB-based sharing or wireless hotspot creation USB tethering is often preferred because it’s more stable and doesn’t require additional wireless configuration Once tethered, your Linux machine will get an IP address from the phone, usually through DHCP You can check this with the ifconfig or ip addr command to confirm the connection

Proceed by installing the Tinyproxy package on your Linux machine On Debian or Ubuntu, you can do this with sudo apt install tinyproxy tinyproxy.conf You must configure these essential parameters

Specify the internal IP address of your proxy server on the local subnet Update Allow to include your LAN range, e.g., 192.168.0.0 You may also want to set the Port to 8888, which is the default, or choose another if needed Make sure the LogLevel is set to Info so you can monitor what’s happening without being overwhelmed by logs

Apply your configuration by restarting the service via sudo systemctl restart tinyproxy The system functions as a transparent HTTP gateway to your Android’s tethered connection

On other devices, set the HTTP proxy to your Linux server’s IP and configured port

This setup is especially useful in environments where you need to monitor or filter web traffic or to prevent direct exposure of your mobile hotspot to untrusted devices It can also help bypass network restrictions in places like offices or public Wi-Fi networks by routing traffic through your phone’s data plan

By default, Tinyproxy does not proxy non-HTTP traffic SOCKS tunneling, integrate Squid, Dante, or a dedicated SOCKS daemon Be aware that your cellular data allowance still applies—track usage via your carrier app

This combo offers an affordable, energy-efficient way to centralize mobile internet access Easy to configure, self-sustaining, and puts you in charge of every request’s path