Clash Meta for Android

🌟 Clash Meta for Androidarrow-up-right is an Android proxy client developed based on the Clash Meta core, offering a powerful rule engine and rich feature set.

✨ Product Features

🎯 Core Advantages

  • 🆓 Completely Free: Open source project, permanently free to use

  • 🚀 Exceptional Performance: Based on Clash Meta kernel with excellent performance

  • 🎨 Modern Interface: Material Design specifications

  • 🔧 Rich Features: Supports various advanced functions and configurations

  • 🛡️ Secure & Reliable: Open source transparency with community maintenance

🔗 Protocol Support

Protocol
Support Status
Feature Description

🔒 Shadowsocks (SS)

Classic protocol, stable and reliable

🔓 ShadowsocksR (SSR)

Enhanced features with obfuscation support

🧦 SOCKS5

Universal proxy protocol

🐚 Snell

High-performance protocol

🌟 V2Ray (VMess/VLESS)

Modern protocol suite

🛡️ Trojan

TLS encryption disguise

🚀 Hysteria

High-speed QUIC-based protocol

🔐 WireGuard

Modern VPN protocol

📱 System Requirements

  • Minimum Version: Android 7.0 (API 24) and above

  • Recommended Version: Android 9.0 and above

  • Compatible Devices: Android phones / tablets

  • Architecture Support: ARM64, ARM, x86_64

  • Storage Required: Approximately 100MB available space


📥 Download & Installation

🔗 Official Release

⚠️ Download Notice: Please download the latest version from the official GitHub Release page

Download Source
Version
Description

🏠 GitHub Release

2.11.6-alpha

🚀 Mirror Accelerator 1

2.11.6-alpha

🚀 Mirror Accelerator 2

2.11.6-alpha

📦 Cloud Storage

2.11.6-alpha

🛠️ Installation Steps

  1. Download Application

    • Choose any download link above

    • Download cmfa-2.11.6-alpha-universal-release.apk

  2. Allow Installation

    • Settings → Security → Enable "Unknown Sources"

    • Or select "Allow this installation" when prompted

  3. Complete Installation

    • Tap the APK file to start installation

    • Follow prompts to complete the installation process


🚀 Usage Tutorial

📋 Configuration Steps

🔥 Step Overview

  1. 📱 Launch Application - Open Clash Meta for Android

  2. ⚙️ Import Configuration - Add subscription links or configuration files

  3. 🌐 Select Nodes - Choose servers from the node list

  4. 🚀 Enable Proxy - Start the proxy service

  5. ✅ Verify Connection - Confirm proxy functionality is working

🎯 Detailed Operation

🌟 Step 1: Application Launch

Open the installed Clash Meta and enter the main interface:

Application Launch Interface

💡 First launch will request network permissions, please tap "Allow"

⚙️ Step 2: Configuration Management

Tap the "Configuration" tab to enter the configuration management page:

Configuration Management Page

📥 Step 3: Import Configuration

Tap the "+" button in the top right corner and select import method:

Import Configuration Options

📝 Step 4: Configuration Information

Enter configuration information (subscription link or configuration file):

Configuration Information Entry

⏳ Step 5: Wait for Loading

After importing configuration, wait for node information to load completely:

Configuration Loading Process

🌐 Step 6: Select Nodes

Choose appropriate servers from the node list:

Node Selection Interface

✅ Step 7: Confirm Configuration

Review configuration information and save after confirming it's correct:

Configuration Confirmation Screen

🚀 Step 8: Start Service

Return to the main interface and enable the proxy service:

Connection Status Display

🎛️ Advanced Features

📊 Rule Management

🎯 Traffic Routing Rules

  • Domain Rules: Smart traffic splitting based on domain names

  • IP Rules: Precise traffic routing based on IP addresses

  • GeoIP Rules: Automatic routing based on geographical location

  • Custom Rules: Support for user-defined routing rules

📋 Rule Configuration Examples

🔄 Policy Group Configuration

🎛️ Group Types

  • Auto Select: Automatically choose the optimal node based on latency

  • Load Balance: Evenly distribute traffic across multiple nodes

  • Fallback: Automatically switch to backup nodes when primary fails

  • Manual Select: User manually specifies which node to use

⚙️ Configuration Examples

📈 Monitoring & Statistics

📊 Real-time Monitoring

  • Live Traffic: Display current upload/download speeds

  • Connection Info: View active connection details

  • Log Records: Detailed runtime log information

  • Rule Matching: Show rule hit situations

📈 Performance Metrics

Metric
Description
Update Frequency

🚀 Speed

Current transfer rates

Real-time

📊 Traffic

Total data consumed

Continuous

🔗 Connections

Active connection count

Real-time

⏱️ Latency

Response time to servers

Periodic


🔧 Advanced Configuration

🌐 DNS Configuration

🎯 Custom Rules


⚠️ Important Notes

🛡️ Security Reminders

  • Configuration Sources: Only use trusted configuration providers

  • Permission Management: Grant necessary permissions reasonably

  • Regular Updates: Update to the latest version promptly

  • Backup Configurations: Regularly backup important configuration files

🔧 Compatibility

  • System Version: Ensure Android version meets requirements

  • Hardware Architecture: Download the appropriate architecture package

  • Network Environment: Some networks may restrict proxy functionality


❓ Frequently Asked Questions

🔧 Technical Support

Q: Unable to import configuration?

A: Please check:

  • ✅ Subscription link is correct

  • ✅ Network connection is normal

  • ✅ Configuration format is compatible

  • ✅ No firewall blocking access

Q: Connected but can't access internet?

A: Troubleshooting suggestions:

  • 🔄 Check if nodes are available

  • 📱 Confirm VPN permissions are granted

  • 🌐 Try switching to different nodes

  • 🛡️ Verify DNS settings

Q: App crashes or freezes?

A: Solutions:

  • 🔄 Restart app or device

  • 🗑️ Clear app cache and data

  • 📊 Check system resource usage

  • 📱 Update to latest version

🌐 Network Issues

Q: Slow connection speeds?

A: Optimization tips:

  • 📍 Choose servers closer to your location

  • ⏰ Test at different times of day

  • 🔧 Try different protocols

  • 📊 Use built-in speed test

Q: Frequent disconnections?

A: Stability improvements:

  • 🔄 Enable auto-reconnect

  • 🛡️ Check battery optimization settings

  • 📶 Verify network stability

  • ⚙️ Adjust keep-alive settings

⚙️ Configuration Issues

Q: Rules not working properly?

A: Check points:

  • 📋 Verify rule syntax is correct

  • 🎯 Check rule priority order

  • 🔍 Review rule matching logs

  • 🔄 Restart after rule changes


🎯 Performance Optimization

⚡ Speed Enhancement

🌍 Server Selection Strategy

  1. Geographic Proximity: Choose servers closest to your location

  2. Load Testing: Use built-in speed tests to compare servers

  3. Peak Hours: Avoid overcrowded servers during peak times

  4. Protocol Optimization: Test different protocols for best performance

🔧 Configuration Tuning

🛡️ Stability Improvements

  • Connection Redundancy: Configure multiple servers in groups

  • Auto-failover: Enable automatic server switching

  • Health Monitoring: Regular connectivity checks

  • Backup Configurations: Maintain multiple config profiles


🔗 Learning Resources

📚 Official Documentation

🛠️ Technical Resources

🎓 Learning Materials


💡 Best Practices

🎯 Usage Recommendations

  1. Regular Updates: Keep the app updated for latest features and security patches

  2. Multiple Profiles: Maintain different profiles for different use cases

  3. Rule Optimization: Regularly review and optimize your routing rules

  4. Monitor Performance: Keep track of connection quality and speeds

🛡️ Security Guidelines

  1. Trusted Sources: Only use configurations from reputable providers

  2. Regular Audits: Periodically review your proxy rules and configurations

  3. Privacy Settings: Configure DNS and leak protection properly

  4. Log Management: Monitor logs for unusual activity


🎯 Summary & Evaluation

✅ Strengths

  • 🆓 Free & Open Source: No cost with transparent development

  • 🚀 High Performance: Efficient Clash Meta kernel

  • 🎨 Modern Interface: Beautiful and intuitive Material Design

  • 🔧 Rich Features: Comprehensive rule engine and customization options

  • 🌐 Protocol Support: Extensive protocol compatibility

❌ Considerations

  • 📚 Learning Curve: Advanced features require time to master

  • 🔄 Alpha Status: May have stability issues as pre-release software

  • 🛠️ Configuration Complexity: Can be overwhelming for beginners

  • 📱 Resource Usage: May consume more battery and memory

🎯 Ideal For

  • 🔧 Advanced Users: Those who want extensive customization

  • 🆓 Budget-Conscious: Users seeking powerful free alternatives

  • 🎓 Learning Enthusiasts: Those interested in networking concepts

  • 🌐 Rule-Based Routing: Users needing complex traffic management


📅 Last Updated: July 10, 2025 | ⚔️ Compatible Version: Clash Meta for Android 2.11.6-alpha

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