Trac issueshttps://gitlab.torproject.org/legacy/trac/-/issues2020-06-13T02:06:22Zhttps://gitlab.torproject.org/legacy/trac/-/issues/8500Warn the user about possible transparent proxying failure2020-06-13T02:06:22ZTracWarn the user about possible transparent proxying failureThe transparent proxying feature is very likely to fail for a number of reasons, the most common is lack of a firmware supporting the needed iptables magic, or bugs like #3595.
Currently orbot doesn't warn the user when this occurs, lea...The transparent proxying feature is very likely to fail for a number of reasons, the most common is lack of a firmware supporting the needed iptables magic, or bugs like #3595.
Currently orbot doesn't warn the user when this occurs, leading to a false sense of security.
* It only mentions "(Requires root)" in the settings menu: true, but not enough: a special firmware is required too. It should be mentioned (possibly with a link to https://www.torproject.org/docs/android.html.en )
* At orbot startup, a system notification message is issued, saying that transparent proxying has been correctly enabled, even when this is not the case!
Orbot should check more toroughly if transparent proxying is really working, and issue a BIG WARNING in the user interface if this is not the case (or if this can not be detected).
Also the web page at https://www.torproject.org/docs/android.html.en could be improved, though it mentions the requirement for a suitable firmware, the warning could be made more evident (now you have to read the fine print to find out about this limitation).
We could also suggest the user to always check if a particular app is behaving as expected, for example checking the current network connections using a netstat-like tool like Os monitor
(see: http://f-droid.org/repository/browse/?fdfilter=os%20monitor&fdid=com.eolwral.osmonitor )
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**Username**: criNathan FreitasNathan Freitashttps://gitlab.torproject.org/legacy/trac/-/issues/8079WARNING: error starting transparent proxying!2020-06-13T01:55:43ZTracWARNING: error starting transparent proxying!Hi,
I'm getting "WARNING: error starting transparent proxying!". Looks similar to https://trac.torproject.org/projects/tor/ticket/3891 but thing is:
- it was working just after Orbot installation (no warn message + I verified this for ...Hi,
I'm getting "WARNING: error starting transparent proxying!". Looks similar to https://trac.torproject.org/projects/tor/ticket/3891 but thing is:
- it was working just after Orbot installation (no warn message + I verified this for some apps and tethering on https://check.torproject.org/).
- I have CyanogenMod-7.2.0-vision installed (root access is granted for Orbot).
I was trying to use Orbot-bundled iptables but with no change.
I'll try to attach debug log ASAP. If you'll need additional information please let me know.
regards
milo
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**Username**: miloNathan FreitasNathan Freitashttps://gitlab.torproject.org/legacy/trac/-/issues/7254Orbot WARNs DNSPort and TransPort public address specified2020-06-13T01:40:54ZcypherpunksOrbot WARNs DNSPort and TransPort public address specified"WARN You specified and public address for DNSPort (and TransPort). Other people on the Internet might find your computer and use it as an open proxy. Please don't allow this unless you have a good reason."
I don't have a good reason an..."WARN You specified and public address for DNSPort (and TransPort). Other people on the Internet might find your computer and use it as an open proxy. Please don't allow this unless you have a good reason."
I don't have a good reason and want to fix this. There are 4 WARN messages, 1 DNSPort, another TransPort, another DNSPort and another Transport. They repeat as the Orbot log updates itself.
Orbot version 0.2.3.23-rc-1.0.11-RC6 on Samsung EXhibit II running CyanogenMod version 9-20120826_UNOFFICIAL-aancora-tmo
Hopefully I'm posting correctly in the correct place.Nathan FreitasNathan Freitashttps://gitlab.torproject.org/legacy/trac/-/issues/7210Orbot hides the errors of the iptables rules2020-06-13T01:40:12ZTracOrbot hides the errors of the iptables rulesThe transparent proxy of orbot doesn't run in my phone. It shows a error in the notification area.
Yesterday, I decided review the debug log with adb and I found a (in my opinion) important problem in orbot.
You're running the rules of...The transparent proxy of orbot doesn't run in my phone. It shows a error in the notification area.
Yesterday, I decided review the debug log with adb and I found a (in my opinion) important problem in orbot.
You're running the rules of iptables with "/whatever/iptables rules | | exit". I know that my problem is due to some iptables rules but I can't see the error because you hide the error using "| | exit".
You can run each rule individually and check the exit code each time. I think my suggestion is better than the use of "| | exit" because with this orbot doesn't hide the errors.
Sorry if I don't send a patch but my know about java code is near to 0 :)
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**Username**: juanfra684Nathan FreitasNathan Freitashttps://gitlab.torproject.org/legacy/trac/-/issues/7171Improve Orbot's user experience for handling blocked access to the Tor network2016-04-07T11:36:58ZKarsten LoesingImprove Orbot's user experience for handling blocked access to the Tor network(Re-using text from Nathan here.)
Improve user experience for handling blocked access to Tor network or bridges, and prompt to user to try obfsproxy. The interesting thing that you can do on Android is tell whether the user generally h...(Re-using text from Nathan here.)
Improve user experience for handling blocked access to Tor network or bridges, and prompt to user to try obfsproxy. The interesting thing that you can do on Android is tell whether the user generally has an "Internet" connection or not, meaning they have good connectivity, an IP address, etc. The state we're looking for is when the Internet is good, but Tor is stuck at 10% bootstrapping, or some other typical fingerprint of Tor network blockage. Orbot has solid bridge/obfsproxy support, but right now it is not exposed to users who don't know about it.Nathan FreitasNathan Freitashttps://gitlab.torproject.org/legacy/trac/-/issues/6988[orbot] Orbot relies on "which" to find the "su" binary.2020-06-13T01:35:15ZTrac[orbot] Orbot relies on "which" to find the "su" binary.On a stock system without busybox, requesting root access fails because "which"(a part of busybox) is not available.
D/Orbot (12049): executing shell cmds: which su; runAsRoot=false;waitFor=true
D/Orbot (12049): Could not acquire ro...On a stock system without busybox, requesting root access fails because "which"(a part of busybox) is not available.
D/Orbot (12049): executing shell cmds: which su; runAsRoot=false;waitFor=true
D/Orbot (12049): Could not acquire root permissions
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% adb shell
shell@android:/ $ which which
/system/bin/sh: which: not found
127|shell@android:/ $su
shell@android:/ # echo -e '#!/system/bin/sh\necho /system/xbin/su' > /system/xbin/which
shell@android:/ # chmod 755 /system/xbin/which
shell@android:/ # which
/system/xbin/su
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After that. It works.
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**Username**: MSalNathan FreitasNathan Freitashttps://gitlab.torproject.org/legacy/trac/-/issues/6459error starting transparent proxy2020-06-13T01:23:34ZTracerror starting transparent proxyHi,
I have a Google Nexus S, Android 2.3.7, with Cyanogenmod-7.2.0-crespo
I have installed Orbot 0.2.3.10 from www.torproject.org.
Superuser access is granted to Orbot.
Starting Orbot I get:
- Setting up full transparent proxy
- Warning:...Hi,
I have a Google Nexus S, Android 2.3.7, with Cyanogenmod-7.2.0-crespo
I have installed Orbot 0.2.3.10 from www.torproject.org.
Superuser access is granted to Orbot.
Starting Orbot I get:
- Setting up full transparent proxy
- Warning: error starting transparent proxy
- Proxying!
- Bootstrapped 100% Done
Tor network is running
Check indicates: Sorry. You are not using Tor.
The transparent proxy do not work for me. (Always DISABLED)
What is wrong?
P.S. I was using Orbot on the same device with Cyanogenmod-7.1, and it was working properly with transparent proxying. After installing the Cyanogenmod-7.2.0-crespo rom the problem appeared.
Thanks a lot.
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**Username**: odadgariNathan FreitasNathan Freitashttps://gitlab.torproject.org/legacy/trac/-/issues/6300Orbot's wizard does not detects root2016-04-07T11:16:48ZTracOrbot's wizard does not detects rootOrbot's wizard say the device is not rooted, even if it is. It doesn't requests root access.
After enabling it in settings, the app requests root permissions and, if allowed, the transparent proxying works well.
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**Username*...Orbot's wizard say the device is not rooted, even if it is. It doesn't requests root access.
After enabling it in settings, the app requests root permissions and, if allowed, the transparent proxying works well.
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**Username**: Ays388Nathan FreitasNathan Freitashttps://gitlab.torproject.org/legacy/trac/-/issues/6137Icon not in toolbar after killing2020-06-13T01:16:35ZTracIcon not in toolbar after killingOrbot icon is not in toolbar even though connected to the Tor network and Always-On Notifications is selected in the settings. I killed the Orbot application in the Android GUI and started it again by clicking on its icon but did not cli...Orbot icon is not in toolbar even though connected to the Tor network and Always-On Notifications is selected in the settings. I killed the Orbot application in the Android GUI and started it again by clicking on its icon but did not click the start button. The version is 0.2.3.15-ALPHA-1.0.8-RC3.
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**Username**: mattiNathan FreitasNathan Freitashttps://gitlab.torproject.org/legacy/trac/-/issues/6123Unable to start Tor2016-04-07T11:35:40ZTracUnable to start TorTor is unable to start when I press the start button. The command is not run successfully according to a log.
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**Username**: mattiTor is unable to start when I press the start button. The command is not run successfully according to a log.
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**Username**: mattiNathan FreitasNathan Freitashttps://gitlab.torproject.org/legacy/trac/-/issues/5955orbot getting stuck till the yellow bar and showing "waiting"2016-04-08T08:17:30ZTracorbot getting stuck till the yellow bar and showing "waiting"I'm really tired of searching forums to get to work orbot but with no success
Plz help
Model number HTC desire hd
Rom : android revolution hd 6.3.2
Android version :2.3.5
Sence version : 3.0
Kernel : 2..6.35.14_rcmixed3d_acs_ace_ncr_v11...I'm really tired of searching forums to get to work orbot but with no success
Plz help
Model number HTC desire hd
Rom : android revolution hd 6.3.2
Android version :2.3.5
Sence version : 3.0
Kernel : 2..6.35.14_rcmixed3d_acs_ace_ncr_v11.1-ge213fe7-dirtyken@klquicksall #12
Baseband : 12.56.69.25u_26.10.04.03_m
Thanks in advAnce
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**Username**: nazzzzzNathan FreitasNathan Freitashttps://gitlab.torproject.org/legacy/trac/-/issues/5890500 Internal Privoxy Error2016-04-07T11:24:20ZTrac500 Internal Privoxy ErrorI sonetimes get 500 Internal Privoxy Error with Could not load file forwarding-failed or something like that.
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**Username**: mattiI sonetimes get 500 Internal Privoxy Error with Could not load file forwarding-failed or something like that.
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**Username**: mattiNathan FreitasNathan Freitashttps://gitlab.torproject.org/legacy/trac/-/issues/5888Orbot does not start at boot in Android 2.3.42013-10-16T18:58:40ZTracOrbot does not start at boot in Android 2.3.4Orbot does start at boot in Android 2.3.4 Samsung Galaxy Mini even though I selected such an option. The phone is not rooted.
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**Username**: mattiOrbot does start at boot in Android 2.3.4 Samsung Galaxy Mini even though I selected such an option. The phone is not rooted.
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**Username**: mattiNathan FreitasNathan Freitashttps://gitlab.torproject.org/legacy/trac/-/issues/5887Orbot needs wifi only option for Relay.2012-05-15T06:05:39ZNathan FreitasOrbot needs wifi only option for Relay.Orbot for Android has a Relay setting. And I would love to use it to help. However, you might want to enable as a default ACTIVE if on WiFi. That way everybody who downloads it can help when on WiFi and not while on a limited mobile p...Orbot for Android has a Relay setting. And I would love to use it to help. However, you might want to enable as a default ACTIVE if on WiFi. That way everybody who downloads it can help when on WiFi and not while on a limited mobile phone plan.
Or for those who have limited data plans, they can set the Relay to be on when WiFi is detected.
And if On when WiFi is detected, the phones can also serve as your Exit points. Furthering the cause.Nathan FreitasNathan Freitashttps://gitlab.torproject.org/legacy/trac/-/issues/5886Orbot needs wifi only option for Relay.2020-06-13T01:11:13ZNathan FreitasOrbot needs wifi only option for Relay.Orbot for Android has a Relay setting. And I would love to use it to help. However, you might want to enable as a default ACTIVE if on WiFi. That way everybody who downloads it can help when on WiFi and not while on a limited mobile p...Orbot for Android has a Relay setting. And I would love to use it to help. However, you might want to enable as a default ACTIVE if on WiFi. That way everybody who downloads it can help when on WiFi and not while on a limited mobile phone plan.
Or for those who have limited data plans, they can set the Relay to be on when WiFi is detected.
And if On when WiFi is detected, the phones can also serve as your Exit points. Furthering the cause.Nathan FreitasNathan Freitashttps://gitlab.torproject.org/legacy/trac/-/issues/5700Make/modify VoIP applications to work better on Tor2020-06-15T23:14:41ZKarsten LoesingMake/modify VoIP applications to work better on TorDepending on how hard it will be to make Tor handle VoIP applications people already want to use (#5699), we should explore how much mileage we can get out of making our own or modifying existing VoIP applications to work better on Tor. ...Depending on how hard it will be to make Tor handle VoIP applications people already want to use (#5699), we should explore how much mileage we can get out of making our own or modifying existing VoIP applications to work better on Tor. One example here is Roger's "push to talk" not-actually-realtime-but-close VoIP wishlist item that Nathan is working on.Nathan FreitasNathan Freitashttps://gitlab.torproject.org/legacy/trac/-/issues/5469Orbot: can't specify node restrictions2020-06-13T01:02:26ZTracOrbot: can't specify node restrictionsI'm using Orbot (v0.2.3.10-alpha-1.0.7-FINAL, on Android ICS v4.0.1) and I can't seem to get the exit node I request.
In the Exit and Entrance Node fields I have "{us}" entered, yet sometimes I get IP's outside the US. Yesterday I got a ...I'm using Orbot (v0.2.3.10-alpha-1.0.7-FINAL, on Android ICS v4.0.1) and I can't seem to get the exit node I request.
In the Exit and Entrance Node fields I have "{us}" entered, yet sometimes I get IP's outside the US. Yesterday I got a UK ip.
Also, at random (usually after 30 minutes or so) I seem to lose connection to the Tor network without Orbot notifying me. I'm using Pandora from Canada.
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**Username**: dvdwsnNathan FreitasNathan Freitashttps://gitlab.torproject.org/legacy/trac/-/issues/5393orbot relay bug - orbot is not setting the relay values into torrc properly c...2020-06-13T01:00:46ZTracorbot relay bug - orbot is not setting the relay values into torrc properly causing orbot to not work when set as relayThis is about the bug discussed with 'n8fr8' on #guardianproject at freenode.
So, the relay functionality you said was broken and needs to be fixed for 'orbot' on smartphones.
I checked with the orbot version '0.2.3.10-alpha-orbot-1.0.7-...This is about the bug discussed with 'n8fr8' on #guardianproject at freenode.
So, the relay functionality you said was broken and needs to be fixed for 'orbot' on smartphones.
I checked with the orbot version '0.2.3.10-alpha-orbot-1.0.7-FINAL' and you have checked with the 'dev branch of the code' as you said (i suppose that means you have checked with latest version of code by compiling and running the latest updated version from git; i will do it too and let you know again). But none seemed to work. In fact, you said you were getting a more significant crash, when you enabled relaying on smartphone for dev branch of code.
You also thought if the problem is: whether the Relay conflict is with transproxying/root or with Tor client connection in general. But, i'm not sure if it later seemed not to be the problem.
Then, you told me to change the torrc file on my android phone, as you said that orbot is not setting the relay values properly which might be the reason for orbot not working as a relay on smartphone.
So, I will do that and let you know about it. I will also keep checking 'https://guardianproject.info/builds/Orbot/' to see if any new dev/debug release is posted.
Thankyou so very much for all your help, Mr.Nathan.
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**Username**: ruki_Nathan FreitasNathan Freitashttps://gitlab.torproject.org/legacy/trac/-/issues/5385tor doesn't work on rooted android device2013-01-11T12:02:06ZTractor doesn't work on rooted android devicemy android device is htc desire HD ,I rooted it and installed tor orbot
its not working and can not connecting and show the error :
'/data/data/org.torproject.android/privoxy: not found'
all versions show the same error !!
please help :(...my android device is htc desire HD ,I rooted it and installed tor orbot
its not working and can not connecting and show the error :
'/data/data/org.torproject.android/privoxy: not found'
all versions show the same error !!
please help :( !
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**Username**: syriano.cobraNathan FreitasNathan Freitashttps://gitlab.torproject.org/legacy/trac/-/issues/5305Orbot ( 0.2.3.10-alpha-1.0.7-FINAL) connection error2020-06-13T00:59:12ZTracOrbot ( 0.2.3.10-alpha-1.0.7-FINAL) connection errorOrbot was working fine . now it refuses to connect and displays a working status and the following errors .
D/Orbot ( 3435): Attempt: Error connecting to control port: /data/data/org.torproject.android/cache/control_auth_cookie (Per...Orbot was working fine . now it refuses to connect and displays a working status and the following errors .
D/Orbot ( 3435): Attempt: Error connecting to control port: /data/data/org.torproject.android/cache/control_auth_cookie (Permission denied)
D/Orbot ( 3435): java.io.FileNotFoundException: /data/data/org.torproject.android/cache/control_auth_cookie (Permission denied)
I am using a samsung i9100 on a stock rom and Orbot version 0.2.3.10-alpha-1.0.7-FINAL
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**Username**: TBA001Nathan FreitasNathan Freitas