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How to install and run Tor with Snowflake client on Termux
Since the internet restrictions in Iran have become more severe as of October 2022, nowadays many Iranians are trying different methods to bypass censorship and connect to Telegram. For example, using various proxies and VPNs. So I'd like to encourage them to use Tor - one of the most advanced and s...
Since the internet restrictions in Iran have become more severe as of October 2022, nowadays many Iranians are trying different methods to bypass censorship and connect to Telegram.
For example, using various proxies and VPNs. So I'd like to encourage them to use Tor - one of the most advanced and secure online anonymity tools. But some of those people seem to gripe that
Tor doesn't work in Iran or that Tor's connection is extremely slow, humorously describing its speed as like a turtle with spinal cord injuries.
So I was wondering if there is a way to install and use Tor with Snowflake client on Termux, the Linux Terminal Emulator, which is probably a light-weight app and can therefore be used instead of the official Tor Browser and Orbot apps to provide faster performance.
After the installation, I also want to set a proxy in my Telegram so that all the Telegram's traffic will be relayed through the Tor Network. So could you help me do so?
Javad Bayat
(111 rep)
May 5, 2023, 09:36 PM
• Last activity: May 20, 2024, 03:01 PM
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Torify an arbitrary application?
After setting up a self-hosted Nextcloud over tor, I am trying to synchronize an Android Calendar app with it. On Ubuntu I was able to `torify` `vdirsyncer` and run `khal` as a terminal calendar. However, on android I would prefer a GUI, and I have not yet been able to install `vdirsyncer` in `termu...
After setting up a self-hosted Nextcloud over tor, I am trying to synchronize an Android Calendar app with it. On Ubuntu I was able to
torify vdirsyncer and run khal as a terminal calendar. However, on android I would prefer a GUI, and I have not yet been able to install vdirsyncer in termux.
I tried installing Nextcloud developer app and connecting it directly with the some_onion.onion server, however, as expected that did not work. Hence, I would like to ask:
How can one torify an arbitrary application on Android (using e.g. LineageOS or /e/OS)?
a.t.
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Jan 2, 2023, 06:45 PM
• Last activity: Jan 2, 2023, 07:28 PM
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Orbot transparent proxy requires enabling manually
My phone is HTC One M8 on Marshmallow stock ROM, rooted with Magisk. I've installed Orbot and noticed it doesn't work in transparent proxying mode when proxying all apps. It requires manual proxy settings in Wi-Fi or mobile network. If I proxy only selected apps, it works. I suspect it's due to DNS...
My phone is HTC One M8 on Marshmallow stock ROM, rooted with Magisk.
I've installed Orbot and noticed it doesn't work in transparent proxying mode when proxying all apps. It requires manual proxy settings in Wi-Fi or mobile network.
If I proxy only selected apps, it works.
I suspect it's due to DNS requests being blocked by iptables rules set by Orbot. They're trying to be sent directly, not respecting Orbot's proxy.
How can I verify it and possibly fix it?
Alexandr Zarubkin
(121 rep)
Aug 8, 2017, 08:14 PM
• Last activity: Apr 5, 2022, 04:00 PM
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Setup Tor server on my Android
How do I setup a Tor server on my Android tablet? I can install the Orbot client, but how do I contribute to the tor network? I have my tablet on a WiFi the most of the day so it would be nice to contribute to the bandwidh of the Tor network.
How do I setup a Tor server on my Android tablet?
I can install the Orbot client, but how do I contribute to the tor network?
I have my tablet on a WiFi the most of the day so it would be nice to contribute to the bandwidh of the Tor network.
Damian
(171 rep)
Oct 17, 2012, 08:09 AM
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Accessing Tor on Android device via a virtual wifi network
I've hosted a wifi network using a virtual router, with which the local area connection is sharing it's internet with. My Android device can connect to this wifi network and can access my laptop's internet. Now comes in Tor. On my laptop, Tor can be accessed on 127.0.0.1 via a Socks5 protocol. I'm t...
I've hosted a wifi network using a virtual router, with which the local area connection is sharing it's internet with. My Android device can connect to this wifi network and can access my laptop's internet.
Now comes in Tor. On my laptop, Tor can be accessed on 127.0.0.1 via a Socks5 protocol. I'm trying to connect to this network from my Android device. I figured that all I need to do is acccess my laptops localhost from my device. Since my phone is connected to the laptop's wifi network, I should be able to access localhost by using my laptop's ip address (192.168.xx.x). Unfortunately this does not work. Any idea why?
Is there a better way I can access the Tor running on my laptop from my device via Wifi or USB tethering?
Windows 7 (Ubuntu 12.04 is available if a solution demands it), rooted Android on CM9.
Orbot is not an option since it's unable to connect via the wifi's proxy.
Urban
(253 rep)
Aug 12, 2012, 06:04 PM
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Page loading stops and cannot be resumed when changing tabs in Android Tor Browser
I'm trying out the Tor browser on Android 9.0 (device is not rooted). When I open a page and change tabs before the new page is fully loaded, the loading process is interrupted and cannot be resumed. Changing back to the "inactivated" tab and reloading does not work, the tab has to be closed and the...
I'm trying out the Tor browser on Android 9.0 (device is not rooted). When I open a page and change tabs before the new page is fully loaded, the loading process is interrupted and cannot be resumed. Changing back to the "inactivated" tab and reloading does not work, the tab has to be closed and the page needs to be loaded from a new tab.
As usual, the Tor browser comes bundled with NoScript and HTTPS Everywhere, I'm also using the uBlock Origin extension (any opinion on this?). Background data is disabled for all apps except messengers and the max. number of background processes (developer options) is set to zero. I have tried changing the security settings as well as disabling uBO, but the problem persists... Now that I think of it, I encountered the same issue using the Brave browser on Android.
Can anyone reproduce this behaviour and tell me what's causing it? This is extremely annoying, as using Tor increases loading time with some pages, I therefore want to be able to switch to a different tab while waiting.
david
(141 rep)
Mar 6, 2020, 03:38 PM
• Last activity: Mar 6, 2020, 04:08 PM
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Unable to connect to SSH server via Tor
I'm attempting to connect to my SSH server via Tor on my rooted Android. I couldn't find an SSH client for Android that supports the use of a SOCKS proxy, so I tried to use transparent proxying with Orbot for a number of SSH clients. So far I've tested [JuiceSSH][1] and [Serverauditor][2]. JuiceSSH...
I'm attempting to connect to my SSH server via Tor on my rooted Android.
I couldn't find an SSH client for Android that supports the use of a SOCKS proxy, so I tried to use transparent proxying with Orbot for a number of SSH clients.
So far I've tested JuiceSSH and Serverauditor .
JuiceSSH seemed to have issues with my private key for SSH and Serverauditor just reported that the connection failed.
SSH via Tor works fine on my computer.
**edit:** I've manged to get the private/public key thing working with JuiceSSH and I've also tried to use ProxyDroid (can't hyperlink due to low reputation) to proxy all system traffic through Tor (SOCKS5, 127.0.0.1:9050).
JuiceSSH now keeps trying to connect but doesn't get much further. Serverauditor still just very briefly tries, then reports that the connection failed.
How can I connect to my SSH server via Tor, using private/public key authentication?
SaAtomic
(303 rep)
Oct 28, 2016, 10:55 AM
• Last activity: Jun 13, 2019, 11:30 AM
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Where does OrFox save images?
OrFox 1.0beta1 has a function to save images. Yet, there's no information where the image is stored inside and outside the application nor a configuration option to pre-determine the storage location. Maybe someone can share this well-hidden information. Saved pictures don't appear in a gallery appl...
OrFox 1.0beta1 has a function to save images. Yet, there's no information where the image is stored inside and outside the application nor a configuration option to pre-determine the storage location. Maybe someone can share this well-hidden information.
Saved pictures don't appear in a gallery application which searches in default pathes which makes it possible that they're not saved at all and no error message is shown to the user.
Kalle Richter
(838 rep)
Sep 12, 2016, 12:16 PM
• Last activity: Apr 19, 2019, 03:06 PM
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How to create a VPN over Tor connection on android?
I am trying to setup a VPN over TOR connection on my phone so that the connection looks like this: - My device -> Tor -> VPN -> Internet I use orbot , OpenVPN connect app and also orwall. I ran orbot and configured openVPN to use Tor proxy (localhost: 9050). But the vpn wont connect. But when i look...
I am trying to setup a VPN over TOR connection on my phone so that the connection looks like this: -
My device -> Tor -> VPN -> Internet
I use orbot , OpenVPN connect app and also orwall. I ran orbot and configured openVPN to use Tor proxy (localhost: 9050). But the vpn wont connect.
But when i looked up it says that this method works in windows which handles sockets in a peculiar way. In other OS, one has to deal with some 'infinite routing loop' problem. ( comunication between tor and tor entry relay would fall back into the vpn) Eddie for linux and OS X solves this problem by talking to the Tor Control to detect and route correctly the guard IP addresses.
How do i bypass this infinite routing loop problem?
Is there any way to exclude orbot from using the VPN connection ? Or is 'VPN over Tor' impossible on Android?
Nikhil Alex George
(169 rep)
Jan 21, 2017, 09:15 AM
• Last activity: Jan 22, 2017, 08:34 PM
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Route connections through VPN, then through Orbot
Currently I'm using "OpenVPN for Android", OrWall and Orbot in order to route connections through VPN, then through Orbot. So it looks like this: App -> VPN -> Orbot This is great, but it's not an optimal way to do it, because OrWall is outdated and is not being developed any further. It has some se...
Currently I'm using "OpenVPN for Android", OrWall and Orbot in order to route connections through VPN, then through Orbot. So it looks like this:
App -> VPN -> Orbot
This is great, but it's not an optimal way to do it, because OrWall is outdated and is not being developed any further. It has some security issues and I'm sure sooner or later (perhaps with Android Nougat) it will cease to work.
Is there any other way to route apps through Tor / Orbot, but have them go through a VPN first, so as not to connect to Tor directly from the ISP's IP?
iklawefo
(1 rep)
Jul 11, 2016, 01:16 PM
• Last activity: Jul 11, 2016, 01:47 PM
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Orbot not starting on rooted Samsung Galaxy S4 (Verizon)
I have recently rooted my Samsung Galaxy S4 (Verizon) using the method found [here][1]. I am trying to run Orbot(Tor) with the Tor Everything option enabled. The application will not get past "Orbot is starting...". I am connected to WiFi and am on Verizon's service. Unfortunately I had not tested t...
I have recently rooted my Samsung Galaxy S4 (Verizon) using the method found here .
I am trying to run Orbot(Tor) with the Tor Everything option enabled.
The application will not get past "Orbot is starting...". I am connected to WiFi and am on Verizon's service.
Unfortunately I had not tested this prior to rooting so I am not sure if the problems lies with running on an S4 or running on a rooted S4.
I have tried to uninstall and reinstall Orbot and have not had any luck.
I have tried to connect to 4G instead of WiFi, no change.
I have tried to turn off the Request Root Access, no change.
What is causing Orbot to not connect to the Tor Network?
TronicZomB
(763 rep)
Aug 13, 2013, 02:32 AM
• Last activity: Mar 18, 2016, 08:52 PM
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Orbot showing IP adresses on status bar
I configured Orbot to route every app's traffic through TOR network. In the status bar, It is showing different IP addressees with country names and agencies. Also, these listing keeps on changing as the network is alive. /*`For Example */ 147.175187.143 Slovac Republic (Zdruzenie pouzivatelov Slove...
I configured Orbot to route every app's traffic through TOR network.
In the status bar, It is showing different IP addressees with country names and agencies.
Also, these listing keeps on changing as the network is alive.
/*`For Example */
147.175187.143 Slovac Republic (Zdruzenie pouzivatelov Slovenskej akademickej datovej siete)
37.48.64.48 Netherlands (Leaseweb B.V)
94.23.165.38 Germany (OVH SAS)
91.214.2.0.144 Republic of Moldova (SRL ROXNET-COM)
82.223.16.128 Spain (ARSYS INTERNET S.L.)
104.47.154.74 United States (Microsoft Corporation)
All these appeared in a single instance.
Like this the addressees will keep on changing.
What does that actually mean?
raghu
(1 rep)
Dec 3, 2015, 08:08 PM
• Last activity: Dec 3, 2015, 08:20 PM
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How to prove Orbot is working for apps
I am using Orbot to torify the traffic of a certain app. To be sure I selected the option 'Tor Everything', because I dont need high speed internet on this phone anyway. Now besides using this browser and checking my ip is there any way is there anyway to prove tor is working for all the other apps...
I am using Orbot to torify the traffic of a certain app. To be sure I selected the option 'Tor Everything', because I dont need high speed internet on this phone anyway.
Now besides using this browser and checking my ip is there any way is there anyway to prove tor is working for all the other apps aswell ?
Best regards
user3187049
(175 rep)
Sep 7, 2015, 08:39 PM
• Last activity: Sep 8, 2015, 01:45 PM
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Why does Orbot need root for transparent proxying but OpenVPN doesn't?
Orbot requires a rooted device for transparently providing proxying to all applications, but if I understand correctly, the application OpenVPN doesn't. I understand those two applications do different thing, but it seems to me that if OpenVPN can route all your traffic through a VPN without root, t...
Orbot requires a rooted device for transparently providing proxying to all applications, but if I understand correctly, the application OpenVPN doesn't.
I understand those two applications do different thing, but it seems to me that if OpenVPN can route all your traffic through a VPN without root, then Orbot should also be able to dispense with it.
Arthur B
(123 rep)
Feb 9, 2015, 05:43 PM
• Last activity: Apr 22, 2015, 06:00 PM
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Rooted Nexus 7 v2: Using Tor and Adblock Plus
I'm having success using both Tor and Adblock Plus, although independently. I'm trying to figure out how to get both to work on the device at the same time. When successfully using Tor, I get ads yet adblock works when Tor is disabled. Adblock Plus 1.2.1 build 318 Android build KTU84L Orbot 13.0.7-B...
I'm having success using both Tor and Adblock Plus, although independently. I'm trying to figure out how to get both to work on the device at the same time.
When successfully using Tor, I get ads yet adblock works when Tor is disabled.
Adblock Plus 1.2.1 build 318
Android build KTU84L
Orbot 13.0.7-BETA-1
My question is, have any of you been able to get the two to cooperate and if so, how?
dfwtexn
(21 rep)
Jun 7, 2014, 02:23 AM
• Last activity: Feb 28, 2015, 12:54 AM
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Using YouTube under Orbot
I'm trying to put my YouTube app's traffic on Orbot (Tor) in my phone due to filtering issues in my country. When Orbot is in **Tor Everything** mode, it works, and all of the traffic used by YouTube is gone through Orbot. But, when I choose **Select Apps** (and I select YouTube in there) it stops w...
I'm trying to put my YouTube app's traffic on Orbot (Tor) in my phone due to filtering issues in my country. When Orbot is in **Tor Everything** mode, it works, and all of the traffic used by YouTube is gone through Orbot. But, when I choose **Select Apps** (and I select YouTube in there) it stops working. The point is that the video is not behind Tor on this state. Should I add another app to that list? What should I do?
Kayhan Asghari
(215 rep)
Jun 11, 2012, 12:11 AM
• Last activity: Jan 29, 2014, 08:05 PM
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Mask IP Address Android Device
How would I anonymize my Android device and it's IP address? I don't want to be rooted as well, using a GS4.
How would I anonymize my Android device and it's IP address? I don't want to be rooted as well, using a GS4.
Juan
(1 rep)
Jan 13, 2014, 08:17 PM
• Last activity: Jan 13, 2014, 08:25 PM
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