Questions tagged [android]
An operating system, primarily for mobile devices, developed by Google.
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Marginal download speed shown on Android, yet videos still play OK
I am testing watching videos and the Tor Browser client on Android often shows zero or very minimal download speed, even though the video plays fine. The Torbrowser still says that I am connected so ...
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Tor 'service start' not working on NetHunter Kali Linux
I am using NetHunter Kali Linux. I am using the Tor service to start the Tor hidden services. When I enter sudo service tor start in the command line, the following error pops up:
/etc/init.d/tor: ...
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Using Orbot android app as a proxy server for a windows client
This might sounds strange but right now I am using the ProtonVPN android app as follow:
I connect my android device to home wifi
start ProtonVpn app
start Every Proxy app (usually using its HTTP ...
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I am running onionshare on a PC under windows 10, I can't connect with 'client authentication' (private key) from tor browser on android
Most of Onionshare is working fine, but trying to access a service with a private key (chat/website) from an android device running the latest tor browser just gives 'Unable to connect' rather than ...
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How does Tor deal with IP changes on cellular data
Example: When using cellular data it is common to lose connection, and reconnect. How does Tor Browser deal with this, are there any security implications? i.e leaking of data to connected websites?
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Tor for Android has connected but "Proxy Server refuse connection"
I have been using Tor browser on my computer and it's been working fine on WiFi. I decided to download the latest Tor browser for Android and connected it with a successful connection but when I want ...
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Is it safe to use Tails with 3g connection via Android USB?
I'm running Tails OS with USB stick. I've BCM43227 WiFi card therefore I'm unable to use WiFi with Tails. The option is to use my cellphone's USB internet connection while it's connecting through 3G. ...
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Which Android version of Tor Browser should I choose for my Android devices?
There are four versions offered: aarch64, arm, x86_x64, and x86. Now, I should probably look somewhere in device settings for an answer. Where precisely to look?
Thanks in advance!
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Orbot - prevent startup IP leaks
I know that Android leaks during startup, before it has loaded iptables from a firewall. This of course is a big issue when trying to hide the true IP from an app in Orbot / Orwall.
This might sound ...
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Orbot stops for no reason on my Android 7.0 phone
Orbot starts and works fine alongside with Orfox and Twitter but it frequently stops (it does not crash, it just stops working): the persistent notification icon disappear and Orfox issues the typical ...
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Editing torrc on Orbot
I'm trying to set my location permanently by adding ExitNodes {US} but this doesn't work in the Orbot app on Android.
As this line has to be added at the end of the torrc file, I'm wondering if ...
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Orbot browser Mobil device
What orbot browser is recommend for a type-c Android mobile device.
Specifically Motorola's Moto z2 force model xt 1789-01.
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Google’s ability to read search history on TOR
I use a vpn on Android. I used it signed in to google play store when downloading TOR. My activity was switched on so now Google knows when I downloaded TOR browser:
Can Google see:
(A) My search ...
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A question about the security on Tor (Android)
Say you want to post on an imageboard anonymously. Well, I did that and while it worked, however it says "required permissions not granted, reverting to the system file picker" when I browsed my ...
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Sending Email through tor for android
I recently losty computer and am unable to check email with from onion network. I found tor tor which enables me to browse the dark web however I am unable to send and receive messages. I found ones ...
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Can Android see my Tor traffic? Running Tor over Tails
I was spending a lot of time investigating cryptocurrencies using Tor over Tails, mostly Wiki. When I closed browser and opened Twitter on my Android there were crypto ads all over! Bluetooth on both ...
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Help me with my Orbot's issue
I still can't figure why i can't connect to the tor network.
This is the log output:
checking binary version: 0.3.3.5-openssl1.0.2o
updating settings in Tor service
updating torrc custom ...
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How do I use the Tor Browser for Android without Tor?
I use the Tor Browser for Android and it always takes long at startup since it has to start the Tor daemon first and I don't want to wait that long so I'd rather just disable the Tor daemon and ...
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Will Tor Browser for Android receive Updates automatically or do I need to have an App Store installed for that?
Do I need to have an app store installed in order to get Tor updates on Android, or will Tor download updates automatically by himself (like Tor Browser on Desktop does)?
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PAYG sim and TOR
I would like to use Tor/Orfox/Orbot on Android while using a Pay-As-You-Go SIM card. I live in the United Kingdom.
Is this possible?
If so, did you encounter any issues?
Do I need a registered SIM?
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Orbot, Change Identity Remote (On Same Device Different App)
i am thinking to write a apk. i will use orbot proxy (127.0.0.1:8118). i can change tor identity on ubuntu (sudo service tor restart). my question is;
can i change orbot (tor) identity from my apk on ...
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How to connect android device to TOR programmatically
I would like to build an application that connects the phone like Orxy/Orbot, although I cannot figure out how.
How might I connect to tor using java, or connect to the socks proxy tor interface in ...
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How to request the creation of a new Tor circuit in Orbot with the netcipher library?
In the current (built from GIT) netcipher library https://github.com/guardianproject/NetCipher
you can apply the Orbot proxy setting to your own HTTP Client (in my case okhttp3) and control some ...
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Transfer file from persistent storage to android
I've tried installing Termux on my smartphone and using netcat to transfer the file but it didn't work.
Is there an easier way? Or maybe I can transfer the file to an USB stick?
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Not working on Android device
I've downloaded Orbot and Orfox several times over the last 2+ years but have never been able to access the dark web. I follow instructions and everything seems to be working right until I type in/...
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Tor on Android, is it even secure?
While I made some good experiences using Tor on Tails, I was wondering if using Tor on Android makes any sense at all, as I have been strongly advised against using it.
After spending some hours ...
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Android devices as Tor routers
Anyone using tiny Android devices as Tor routers? Any comments?
Afaik all these little Android devices have enough CPU and RAM for Tor, so presumably Orbot should work fine too (previously). It's ...
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Why can I not install android tools and fastboot in TAILS?
My laptop runs TAILS as its only OS. I never use any other distro, and don't intend to. I am trying to do this and I have downloaded all six necessary packages of software (I'm not using Google Apps).
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Samsung Email Client
I have tor running through Termux on my phone and I was able to set up Firefox Android to use that tor connection without any problems. Now, I'd like to be able to use the stock Samsung Email Client ...
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How to verify Tor is up on Android (Orbot)
I've started using Tor on Android (Orbot) as a VPN and I included all my apps to be routed through it.
Is there a way to verify if any given app is going safely via Tor or just using the plain ...
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can anyone help explain the orbot log
im not sure what this means exactly. I have an idea and have asked around but I'd like to get more input
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Why Tor Project and Guardian Project don't update Fdroid and Google play repos?
I want to speak about Tor Browser for android.
On official website https://www.torproject.org/download/#android last version is Tor 9.0
On Google Play last version is 68
On F-Droid with Guardian ...
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How do I set up tor on my android galaxy s9? [duplicate]
I'm new to this, and I've been trying to figure out how to configure orbot and the tor browser. I either get no connectivity or just a few Kbps. I don't know the optimal settings for speed and privacy....
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How to configure node restrictions in Tor Browser 8.5.6 for Android?
In Tor Browser for Windows, I can edit the torrc file for things like ExcludeNodes and ExitNodes. In Orbot for Android, there is a settings menu where these can be configured.
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User Agent Change in Tor for Android
general.useragent.override is absent in Tor for Android. Does this mean that user agent changes are not possible?
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Where is NoScript in Tor Browser for Android?
Recently switched from Orfox to Tor Browser for Android (Alpha). The NoScript settings seem to be gone from the main menu. How can I selectively enable javascript for only the domains I trust?
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How to make Tor work using mobile data?
I have Orbot and Orweb downloaded on my android (samsung s3) it connects when I have my wifi on and I can search fine but when I use my data, the page only loads 25% and then hangs. Do I need to ...
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Tor Browser (Alpha) - Android - Separate APK Required
How to get a separate Tor Browser (Alpha) from the latest release. Since the developers decided to merge the Orbot and Tor Browser aka OrFox together, now it's impossible to separate the two.
Is ...
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How does one setup a Tor hidden service on android
I am looking for some documentation or guide on setting up a Tor hidden service on android, would I just install Tor? Does it torify everything and act like an app. which has a services like nginx or ...
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Using Orfox/Orbot with ExpressVPN for Android
Done a lot of reading on this subject recently, and I want to make sure I'm doing this correctly.
I activate my VPN, then activate Orbot, and run OrFox (tor browser) through the orbot browser tab.
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Android Orfox - Clearing RAM messes tabs up
I have found that clearing RAM using the stock Samsung memory manager transfers all standard tabs in Orfox to private mode - and makes them reload.
When clearing RAM, reloading does happen in Firefox....
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Is it possible to monitor/block ALL network activity while using Orbot/Orfox on an unrooted phone?
Does a person using an unrooted Android device have any options to successfully monitor and even restrict all network access; and have assurance that they are properly configured so that any allowed ...
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Orfox won't load pages
I cannot access websites on Orfox, .onion or otherwise. The loading bar stops at around 25% and then never moves.
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How to install executable or *.exe and android apps or *.apk files files in Tails?
I want to install and run executable files and apk files in Tails; is there a way to do so?
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How to browse anonymously?
I'm new to this sort of thing and its difficult to grasp the whole thing especially since I'm on android.
All I want to do is browse without my Internet provider or anyone else from being able to ...
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Which one connect method in Orbot I need to use?
In my workplace the Internet connection is proxied, some of websites and web-services won't load.
I tried to use Orbot with the address of proxy and proxy's port, it was unsuccessful.
Then with and ...
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Running a Tor relay using Orbot
I cannot see options to run tor relay or exit node from Orbot (Android App).
I think it would be a very awesome feature to have on mobile devices because mobile devices have very good uptime like ...
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Orbot Stops Forwarding in VPN Mode
Using Android, I have noticed that when my Wi-Fi is dropped for a few moments then reconnects Orbot still works but apps VPN mode does not. Is there a fix for this issue? To be clear, I am still ...
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Why isn't my tor starting?
I saw OrBot in Google PlayStore and decided to give it a shot. Once I enabled apps VPN mode and Bridges (just to see...) I started getting a lot of captchas. When I searched online for what could be ...
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Orbot: can't exclude exit country
I'm trying to set Orbot up not to exit in certain countries, eg, United States. However, if I set it to exclude United States or similar, Orbot refuses to connect to Tor.
I've tried to apply TLD's (....
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