Clash Meta for Android
🌟 Clash Meta for Android 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
🔒 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
🛠️ Installation Steps
Download Application
Choose any download link above
Download
cmfa-2.11.6-alpha-universal-release.apk
Allow Installation
Settings → Security → Enable "Unknown Sources"
Or select "Allow this installation" when prompted
Complete Installation
Tap the APK file to start installation
Follow prompts to complete the installation process
🚀 Usage Tutorial
📋 Configuration Steps
🔥 Step Overview
📱 Launch Application - Open Clash Meta for Android
⚙️ Import Configuration - Add subscription links or configuration files
🌐 Select Nodes - Choose servers from the node list
🚀 Enable Proxy - Start the proxy service
✅ Verify Connection - Confirm proxy functionality is working
🎯 Detailed Operation
🌟 Step 1: Application Launch
Open the installed Clash Meta and enter the main interface:
💡 First launch will request network permissions, please tap "Allow"
⚙️ Step 2: Configuration Management
Tap the "Configuration" tab to enter the configuration management page:
📥 Step 3: Import Configuration
Tap the "+" button in the top right corner and select import method:
📝 Step 4: Configuration Information
Enter configuration information (subscription link or configuration file):
⏳ Step 5: Wait for Loading
After importing configuration, wait for node information to load completely:
🌐 Step 6: Select Nodes
Choose appropriate servers from the node list:
✅ Step 7: Confirm Configuration
Review configuration information and save after confirming it's correct:
🚀 Step 8: Start Service
Return to the main interface and enable the proxy service:
🎛️ 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
# Domain-based rules
rules:
- DOMAIN-SUFFIX,google.com,PROXY
- DOMAIN,www.google.com,PROXY
- DOMAIN-KEYWORD,google,PROXY
# IP-based rules
- IP-CIDR,192.168.0.0/16,DIRECT
- IP-CIDR,10.0.0.0/8,DIRECT
# GeoIP rules
- GEOIP,CN,DIRECT
- GEOIP,US,PROXY
# Default rule
- MATCH,PROXY🔄 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
proxy-groups:
- name: "Auto"
type: url-test
proxies:
- "Server1"
- "Server2"
url: 'http://www.gstatic.com/generate_204'
interval: 300
- name: "LoadBalance"
type: load-balance
proxies:
- "Server1"
- "Server2"
url: 'http://www.gstatic.com/generate_204'
interval: 300📈 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
🚀 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
dns:
enable: true
listen: 0.0.0.0:53
ipv6: false
default-nameserver:
- 223.5.5.5
- 8.8.8.8
enhanced-mode: fake-ip
fake-ip-range: 198.18.0.1/16
nameserver:
- https://doh.pub/dns-query
- https://dns.alidns.com/dns-query🎯 Custom Rules
# Custom rule examples
rules:
# Streaming services
- DOMAIN-SUFFIX,netflix.com,Streaming
- DOMAIN-SUFFIX,hulu.com,Streaming
- DOMAIN-SUFFIX,disney.com,Streaming
# Social media
- DOMAIN-SUFFIX,twitter.com,Social
- DOMAIN-SUFFIX,facebook.com,Social
- DOMAIN-SUFFIX,instagram.com,Social
# Gaming
- DOMAIN-SUFFIX,steam.com,Gaming
- DOMAIN-SUFFIX,epicgames.com,Gaming
# Ad blocking
- DOMAIN-SUFFIX,googleads.com,REJECT
- DOMAIN-SUFFIX,doubleclick.net,REJECT⚠️ 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
Geographic Proximity: Choose servers closest to your location
Load Testing: Use built-in speed tests to compare servers
Peak Hours: Avoid overcrowded servers during peak times
Protocol Optimization: Test different protocols for best performance
🔧 Configuration Tuning
# Performance optimization settings
mixed-port: 7890
allow-lan: false
mode: rule
log-level: info
external-controller: 127.0.0.1:9090🛡️ 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
Regular Updates: Keep the app updated for latest features and security patches
Multiple Profiles: Maintain different profiles for different use cases
Rule Optimization: Regularly review and optimize your routing rules
Monitor Performance: Keep track of connection quality and speeds
🛡️ Security Guidelines
Trusted Sources: Only use configurations from reputable providers
Regular Audits: Periodically review your proxy rules and configurations
Privacy Settings: Configure DNS and leak protection properly
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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