Android Installation Guide
Install and configure AiBooster client on Android devices.
Android Installation Guide
System Requirements
- Android 7.0 (Nougat) or later
- Supports ARM64 and ARM32 architectures
Installation Methods
Method 1: Google Play (Recommended)
- Open Google Play Store
- Search for "AiBooster"
- Tap "Install"
- Open the app after download completes
Method 2: APK Installation
- Download APK file from official website
- Open file manager and locate the downloaded APK
- Tap to install (may need to allow "Unknown sources")
- Open the app after installation
Allowing Unknown Sources Installation
Android 8.0 and above:
- Open Settings → Apps
- Find your file manager or browser
- Tap Install unknown apps
- Enable "Allow from this source"
First Use
- Launch AiBooster
- Allow VPN connection permission
- Accept terms of service
Adding Subscription
Method 1: Scan QR Code
- Tap the "+" button in bottom right
- Select "Scan QR Code"
- Scan the subscription QR code
- Configuration is automatically added
Method 2: Paste Link
- Copy subscription link
- Open AiBooster
- Tap "+" → "Import from clipboard"
- Confirm addition
Method 3: Open Subscription Link
- Tap subscription link in browser
- Choose to open with AiBooster
- Configuration imports automatically
Connecting
- Select a node on main screen
- Tap the toggle button in center
- First connection will request VPN permission
- Tap "OK" to allow
- Shows traffic statistics when connected
Notification Bar Control
When connected, you can from the notification bar:
- View current node and traffic
- One-tap disconnect/reconnect
- Quick switch nodes
Battery Optimization Settings
For stable background operation, configure the following:
Disable Battery Optimization
- Long press AiBooster icon
- Tap "App info"
- Enter "Battery" settings
- Select "Unrestricted" or "Don't optimize"
Allow Background Running
Settings vary by phone brand:
Xiaomi/Redmi:
- Settings → Apps → Manage apps → AiBooster → Battery saver → No restrictions
Huawei/Honor:
- Settings → Battery → App launch → AiBooster → Manage manually (enable all)
OPPO/realme:
- Settings → Battery → More battery settings → Optimize battery usage → AiBooster → Don't optimize
vivo:
- Settings → Battery → Background power consumption → AiBooster → Allow high background power consumption
Samsung:
- Settings → Battery → Apps that won't be put to sleep → Add AiBooster
Troubleshooting
VPN Frequently Disconnects
- Check battery optimization settings
- Lock app in recent tasks
- Try enabling "Keep awake" option
Cannot Connect
- Try different nodes
- Check if subscription is expired
- Try updating subscription
Some Android systems may close VPN when clearing background apps - make sure to properly configure background permissions.