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🏄 Surfboard - Professional Android Proxy Tool

Surfboard

🌊 Surfboard is a professional-grade Android proxy client with full compatibility for Surge configuration syntax, providing enterprise-level network proxy solutions.

✨ Product Features

🎯 Core Advantages

  • 🎨 Elegant Interface: Modern Material Design aesthetics
  • ⚡ Exceptional Performance: High-efficiency network processing engine
  • 🔧 Strong Compatibility: Full support for Surge configuration files
  • 📊 Rich Features: Built-in network testing and analysis tools
  • 🛡️ Secure & Reliable: Enterprise-grade security assurance

🔧 Protocol Support

Protocol Status Features
🔒 Shadowsocks ✅ Classic encryption protocol
🌟 VMess (V2Ray) ✅ Modern protocol standard
🛡️ Trojan ✅ HTTPS traffic disguise
🌐 HTTP/HTTPS ✅ Traditional proxy methods
🧦 SOCKS5 ✅ Universal proxy protocol
🔐 SOCKS5 over TLS ✅ Encrypted SOCKS protocol

📋 System Requirements

  • Minimum Version: Android 9.0 (API 28)
  • Recommended Version: Android 11.0 and above
  • Compatible Devices: Smartphones / Tablets
  • Storage Required: Approximately 50MB available space
  • RAM Required: Recommended 2GB or more

📥 Download & Installation

🔗 Official Channels

⚠️ Important Notice: Surfboard is a paid application. Please purchase through legitimate channels to support the developers.

Download Source Version Description
🏠 GitHub Release 2.24.5 Official Release
🚀 Mirror Accelerator 1 2.24.5 Accelerated Download
🚀 Mirror Accelerator 2 2.24.5 Backup Link

📱 App Stores

  • Google Play Store: Official Page
  • Price: $4.99 USD (One-time purchase)
  • Regional Availability: Available in most countries except mainland China

🚀 Configuration Tutorial

📋 Preparation

Before starting configuration, ensure:

  • ✅ Surfboard app is installed
  • ✅ You have valid configuration files or subscription links
  • ✅ Device is connected to the internet
  • ✅ VPN permissions are granted

🛠️ Configuration Steps

🔥 Step 1: Launch Application

Open the Surfboard app and enter the main interface:

Application Launch

💡 First-time Use Tip: The app will request VPN permission, please tap "Allow"

⚙️ Step 2: Access Configuration Menu

Tap the menu button (three dots) in the top right corner:

Configuration Menu

📂 Step 3: Select Configuration Source

In the menu, select "Configuration" or "Profiles":

Select Source

📥 Step 4: Import Configuration

Choose the appropriate import method:

  • Import from URL: Enter subscription link
  • Import from File: Select local configuration file
  • Manual Configuration: Manually add servers

Import Configuration

✅ Step 5: Confirm Configuration

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

Confirm Configuration

🌐 Step 6: Select Server Node

Choose an appropriate server from the node list:

Select Node

🚀 Step 7: Start Connection

Click the connect button to start the proxy service:

Start Connection

🎛️ Advanced Features

📊 Network Testing

🏃 Performance Testing

  • Latency Test: Check server response time
  • Speed Test: Measure actual download/upload speeds
  • Availability Check: Verify node connectivity
  • Real-time Monitoring: Monitor connection status

📈 Testing Metrics

Test Type Purpose Frequency
🏓 Ping Test Connection latency Real-time
📶 Speed Test Bandwidth measurement On-demand
🔄 Availability Server reachability Periodic
📊 Quality Score Overall performance Continuous

🛡️ Rule Configuration

🎯 Traffic Routing Rules

  • Smart Routing: Intelligent domestic/international traffic splitting
  • Ad Blocking: Built-in advertisement filtering rules
  • Custom Rules: Support for advanced user customization
  • GeoIP Routing: Geographic-based traffic management

📋 Rule Categories

# Direct routing for local traffic
DOMAIN-SUFFIX,local,DIRECT
GEOIP,CN,DIRECT

# Proxy routing for international traffic
DOMAIN-SUFFIX,google.com,PROXY
DOMAIN-SUFFIX,youtube.com,PROXY

# Ad blocking rules
DOMAIN-SUFFIX,googleads.com,REJECT
DOMAIN-SUFFIX,doubleclick.net,REJECT

📈 Traffic Statistics

📊 Real-time Monitoring

  • Live Traffic: View current traffic usage
  • Connection Count: Monitor active connections
  • Speed Graphs: Visualize bandwidth usage
  • Data Consumption: Track total data usage

📋 Historical Analysis

  • Usage Patterns: Analyze usage trends
  • App Statistics: Per-application traffic breakdown
  • Time-based Reports: Hourly/daily/monthly statistics
  • Export Options: CSV/JSON data export

🔧 Configuration Examples

🌐 Basic Subscription Configuration

# Basic subscription setup
subscription-url: "https://your-provider.com/subscription"
update-interval: 86400
auto-update: true

🎯 Advanced Rule Configuration

[General]
# DNS settings
dns-server = 8.8.8.8, 8.8.4.4, 223.5.5.5
# Bypass local networks
bypass-system = true
skip-proxy = 127.0.0.1, 192.168.0.0/16, 10.0.0.0/8

[Rule]
# Domestic traffic direct routing
GEOIP,CN,DIRECT
# International streaming
DOMAIN-SUFFIX,netflix.com,PROXY
DOMAIN-SUFFIX,hulu.com,PROXY
# Social media
DOMAIN-SUFFIX,twitter.com,PROXY
DOMAIN-SUFFIX,facebook.com,PROXY
# Default proxy for others
FINAL,PROXY

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

🔧 Technical Issues

Q: Configuration import fails?

A: Please check:

  • ✅ Configuration file format is correct
  • ✅ Network connection is stable
  • ✅ URL link is valid
  • ✅ No firewall blocking access

Q: Connected but can't access internet?

A: Try these solutions:

  • 🔄 Switch to different server nodes
  • 🛡️ Check local firewall settings
  • 📱 Restart the app or device
  • 🌐 Verify DNS settings

Q: App crashes frequently?

A: Troubleshooting steps:

  • 📱 Update to latest version
  • 🗑️ Clear app cache and data
  • 🔄 Restart device
  • 💾 Free up storage space

💰 Purchase Related

Q: How to purchase the legitimate version?

A: Through these channels:

  • 🏪 Google Play Store (Recommended)
  • 🌐 Official website authorized channels
  • ❌ Avoid cracked versions for security

Q: Refund policy?

A: Google Play refund terms:

  • 📅 24-hour window for automatic refunds
  • 📧 Contact support for special cases
  • 🔄 Developer discretion for exceptions

🌐 Network Issues

Q: Slow connection speeds?

A: Optimization tips:

  • 📍 Choose servers closer to your location
  • ⏰ Test different times of day
  • 🔧 Adjust protocol settings
  • 📊 Use speed test feature

🎯 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

[General]
# Optimize for speed
allow-udp-proxy = true
udp-priority = true
# Reduce latency
tcp-connection = true

🛡️ Stability Improvements

  • Connection Redundancy: Configure multiple servers
  • Auto-failover: Enable automatic server switching
  • Health Monitoring: Regular connectivity checks
  • Backup Configurations: Maintain multiple config profiles

🔗 Learning Resources

📚 Official Documentation

💬 Community Support

🎓 Learning Materials

💡 Best Practices

🎯 Usage Recommendations

  1. Regular Updates: Keep the app updated for latest features and security
  2. Multiple Profiles: Maintain different profiles for different use cases
  3. Backup Configurations: Export and backup your configurations
  4. Monitor Usage: Keep track of data consumption

🛡️ Security Guidelines

  1. Trusted Sources: Only use configurations from trusted providers
  2. Regular Audits: Periodically review your proxy rules
  3. Privacy Settings: Configure DNS and leak protection
  4. Certificate Validation: Ensure proper TLS certificate verification

🎯 Summary & Evaluation

✅ Strengths

  • 🎨 Beautiful Interface: Modern and intuitive design
  • ⚡ Excellent Performance: Fast and efficient processing
  • 🔧 Surge Compatibility: Full Surge configuration support
  • 📊 Rich Features: Comprehensive network tools
  • 🛡️ Enterprise Quality: Professional-grade reliability

❌ Considerations

  • 💰 Paid Software: Requires one-time purchase
  • 📚 Learning Curve: Advanced features need time to master
  • 🌐 Regional Restrictions: Not available in all regions
  • 🔧 Complex Configuration: May overwhelm basic users

🎯 Ideal For

  • 💼 Professional Users: Network administrators and developers
  • 🎓 Advanced Enthusiasts: Users who want extensive customization
  • 🏢 Enterprise Environments: Organizations requiring stable solutions
  • 🔧 Surge Users: Those familiar with Surge configuration syntax

📅 Last Updated: July 10, 2025 | 🏄 Compatible Version: Surfboard 2.24.5