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Proxy Settings

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Description

As you know Youtube is blocked in some countries: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Censorship_of_YouTube
So please add proxy support (Socks5).
Will be great.
Thank you very much.

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Research direction

The issue names no files, tests, or entry points. Start by reviewing NewPipe's existing Android networking and settings flow to determine how SOCKS5 proxy configuration should be exposed and applied; done means proxy support works for the relevant requests without disrupting normal connections.

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Assessment

Tech stack
android, java
Domain
mobile, networking
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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