Proxy connection on iPhone

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Proxy connection on iPhone

I need to know how to enable a Proxy connection, using 3G or EDGE. I’ve already found this option with wifi and VPN networks, but that’s not the case.
I was excited with OS 3.0, because one of the “100 new features” announced was “proxy support”.

Is it possible to use proxy connection on EDGE or 3G networks?

iPhone, iPhone OS 3.0, Windows 7

Posted on Jun 21, 2009 7:56 AM

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P@olo

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Oct 15, 2009 2:29 PM in response to Vig@r

Sorry, no fix....
I didn't notice any problem with https page. Just give me an example!
I've just written to Apple ( http://www.apple.com/feedback/iphone.html) about proxy mangement and bugs. If you (everybody!!!) will do the same maybe something will change.

Ps: a colleague? Where do you work?

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Sep 2, 2009 3:00 AM in response to P@olo

@Paolo .. any news jet?

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P@olo

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Jun 25, 2009 3:18 AM in response to gaff_br

I enabled PROXY server using iPhone Configuration Utility. Just create a profile with the APN and PROXY you need. Then when you will begin browsing iPhone will ask your credentials.

I'm using my company APN and proxy and browsing is OK. The only problem is that other applications (wheater, eBay, Facebook,...) seem not to funtion properly with this configuration. I'm waiting to understand if the problem depends on Proxy server or on Applications.....

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Gibbe

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Jun 25, 2009 6:29 AM in response to P@olo

I have the same problem. I enabled the APN and Proxy server through configuration utility, browsing, App Store and ITunes work asking credentials, others apps don't work at all.
P@olo,do you knows if it is possible to avoid Safari to ask credentials at every reboot and App Sotre and ITunes at every log?

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P@olo

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Jun 25, 2009 6:34 AM in response to Gibbe

I don't know......
I wonder if that applications work ignoring Proxy settings or use particular ports that could be close on proxy server!
Gibbe, I see you post from Rome: which carrier do you use? And which APN?

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iGert007

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Jul 9, 2009 2:10 AM in response to Gibbe

Any success on finding the anwser? I have the same problem. I think we have to alter the .mobileconfig file in such a way that the username and password for the proxy is also know, but I can't find out how exactly.

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P@olo

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Jul 12, 2009 2:17 AM in response to iGert007

No answer yet. I sent an email to Apple iPhione Feedback to indicate that:

1. no app work with proxy.
2. Proxy settings never remember USR & PWD
3. Proxy PWD is not hidden (look for it in settings section).

I hope OS 3.1 will fix these bugs....
Bye.

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P@olo

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Sep 21, 2009 8:30 AM in response to Jetgadget

@Jetgadget

Sorry I see your mail now.... No news: OS 3.1 doesn't sove the problem. I will try to post Apple again. I can't understand why allowing to use Dedicated APN & Proxy if this compromises all apps functionality.

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Vig@r

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Oct 16, 2009 2:11 AM in response to P@olo

If I try to login in igoogle or my bank or new facebook page (formatted for iphone) nothing happens. All this after upgrading to 3.1 and the same problem with 3.1.2. Other friends with 3.0.1 and my own profile with proxy settings, 3g or 3gs , have no problems. If I try to buy on app store I give an error. No problem with other web pages an maps. Skype ,now, not work.Maybe depend from new Iphone configuration utilty ?
I work in Telecom IT.I written to Apple too.

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Gibbe

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Jun 25, 2009 7:01 AM in response to P@olo

I wrote to the developer of an application (Skyway24) asking for a solution, I hope they will answer.
I use TIM as carrier with private enterprise apn.

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P@olo

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Jun 25, 2009 7:09 AM in response to Gibbe

I'll wait for your friend answer!
PS: I use TIM too because is's my employer!

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Gibbe

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Jun 25, 2009 7:25 AM in response to P@olo

We are collegue, I work in Sparkle

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P@olo

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Jun 25, 2009 7:27 AM in response to Gibbe

Woderful! When I read you use a private APN I suppose you work for a Carrier or similar!

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Gibbe

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Jun 25, 2009 7:34 AM in response to P@olo

I hope we'll find a solution but I think it's difficult.
The developer says that probably the problem is the use of the 8080 port, however he will investigate it.

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Vig@r

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Oct 10, 2009 7:07 AM in response to P@olo

Hi P@olo I am a collegue. I have an other problem after
upgrade to fw 3.1. the proxy not work with https page. Have you a fix?

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