# Tor Browser for Android **URL:** https://forum.torproject.org/c/support/tor-browser-for-android/13.md?page=2 [Latest](https://forum.torproject.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.torproject.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.torproject.org/tags.md) **Page:** 3 --- ## [Tor Browser strange start behavior and sporadically Proxy refused message with .onion sites](https://forum.torproject.org/t/tor-browser-strange-start-behavior-and-sporadically-proxy-refused-message-with-onion-sites/3931)
**Author:** [@robot2345](https://forum.torproject.org/u/robot2345)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2022, 12:07am UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/tor-browser-strange-start-behavior-and-sporadically-proxy-refused-message-with-onion-sites/3931 "2022-07-12T00:07:43Z")
When reporting a bug, please include as many of these as possible: It is my new device, with my old device with android 10 i have not such a behavior. Operating System you are using -Android 12 OxygenOS 12.1 Tor Brow… --- ## [Closing Tor Browser on android stops Orbot as well](https://forum.torproject.org/t/closing-tor-browser-on-android-stops-orbot-as-well/3877)
**Author:** [@WaShogun](https://forum.torproject.org/u/WaShogun)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2022, 9:36pm UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/closing-tor-browser-on-android-stops-orbot-as-well/3877 "2022-07-06T21:36:19Z")
After quitting the Browser (not just closing it) Orbot loses its connection and can’t be started/reconnected without also quitting it (I use Orbot as a ‘VPN’ for some of my apps). To reproduce: Start and connect Orbot … --- ## [Change Circuit on Mobile](https://forum.torproject.org/t/change-circuit-on-mobile/3432)
**Author:** [@chris](https://forum.torproject.org/u/chris)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2022, 7:32pm UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/change-circuit-on-mobile/3432 "2022-07-06T19:32:49Z")
Is there any way to change the Tor circuit on mobile? --- ## [JavaScript Question](https://forum.torproject.org/t/javascript-question/3562)
**Author:** [@Hessi](https://forum.torproject.org/u/Hessi)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2022, 11:12pm UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/javascript-question/3562 "2022-06-14T23:12:07Z")
If you have the browser set to safest mode will it disable JavaScript at actual browser level or is it still done through nocript? Thanks --- ## [Crash on startup bug](https://forum.torproject.org/t/crash-on-startup-bug/3283)
**Author:** [@yummy\_onion](https://forum.torproject.org/u/yummy_onion)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2022, 1:16pm UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/crash-on-startup-bug/3283 "2022-05-19T13:16:06Z")
Operating System: GrapheneOS SP2A.220505.002.2022051100 Tor Browser version: 11.0.12 (96.3.0-Release) from F-Droid Tor Browser Security Level: default/unknown Step by step of how you got to the issue: Ever since two or … --- ## [Application crashes after restarting, if it does not connect to the bridge](https://forum.torproject.org/t/application-crashes-after-restarting-if-it-does-not-connect-to-the-bridge/3307)
**Author:** [@httsmvkcom](https://forum.torproject.org/u/httsmvkcom)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2022, 3:35pm UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/application-crashes-after-restarting-if-it-does-not-connect-to-the-bridge/3307 "2022-05-14T15:35:03Z")
Android 13 (4.14.271-g01efcd294bda-ab8425022 #1 Fri Apr 8 10:01:18 UTC 2022), Pixel 4a 11.5a7 (96.3.0-Beta) default Open tor Turn on any bridge in the location where Tor is blocked If the user could not connect to th… --- ## [Minimum version of Android required for TBA](https://forum.torproject.org/t/minimum-version-of-android-required-for-tba/3158)
**Author:** [@Akara](https://forum.torproject.org/u/Akara)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2022, 6:55am UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/minimum-version-of-android-required-for-tba/3158 "2022-05-09T06:55:51Z")
Am I correct in that the new minimal level for TBA after next release will be Android 5.0? Thanks --- ## [Does Tor Browser for Android has ‘Extract canvas data’ permission?](https://forum.torproject.org/t/does-tor-browser-for-android-has-extract-canvas-data-permission/3107)
**Author:** [@Costa](https://forum.torproject.org/u/Costa)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2022, 1:49am UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/does-tor-browser-for-android-has-extract-canvas-data-permission/3107 "2022-04-27T01:49:19Z")
Hi, I want to allow extracting canvas data for one site which does work correctly without it. In the desktop version of Tor Browser it is possible via permission ‘Extract canvas data’ from the permission menu. However, … --- ## [Where can I report issues with the Tor browser for android?](https://forum.torproject.org/t/where-can-i-report-issues-with-the-tor-browser-for-android/2848)
**Author:** [@schuelermine](https://forum.torproject.org/u/schuelermine)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2022, 8:33pm UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/where-can-i-report-issues-with-the-tor-browser-for-android/2848 "2022-04-04T20:33:17Z")
I can’t find a repository for it on the GitLab. --- ## [GrapheneOS Tor wont open](https://forum.torproject.org/t/grapheneos-tor-wont-open/2837)
**Author:** [@LutraLutris](https://forum.torproject.org/u/LutraLutris)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2022, 1:10pm UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/grapheneos-tor-wont-open/2837 "2022-04-04T13:10:38Z")
When reporting a bug, please include as many of these as possible: Operating System you are using - GrapheneOS: The current stable update Tor Browser version 11.0.8 (96.3.0-Release) Downloaded from Fdroid Tor Browser S… --- ## [JavaScript is enabled on safest security level, Tor Browser for Android 11.0.6](https://forum.torproject.org/t/javascript-is-enabled-on-safest-security-level-tor-browser-for-android-11-0-6/2552)
**Author:** [@hilperta](https://forum.torproject.org/u/hilperta)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2022, 1:15pm UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/javascript-is-enabled-on-safest-security-level-tor-browser-for-android-11-0-6/2552 "2022-03-13T13:15:12Z")
Hey, I’m on the safest security level, but for some reason JavaScript seems to be enabled. It remains active no matter how I change the security level. Closing the application does not solve this issue. I had this issue… --- ## [Blocking "com.google.android.play.core.\*" results in the App not loading](https://forum.torproject.org/t/blocking-com-google-android-play-core-results-in-the-app-not-loading/2329)
**Author:** [@Gen](https://forum.torproject.org/u/Gen)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2022, 11:47pm UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/blocking-com-google-android-play-core-results-in-the-app-not-loading/2329 "2022-02-27T23:47:04Z")
I was shocked to hear that Tor-Browser Android contains Telemetry and more. I used LuckyPatcher to look into its permissions and activities and what I didnt like were these: RECEIVE\_BOOT\_COMPLETED com.google.android.f… --- ## [TBA gives out identifiable info unless JavaScript is fully disabled](https://forum.torproject.org/t/tba-gives-out-identifiable-info-unless-javascript-is-fully-disabled/2285)
**Author:** [@Felltree](https://forum.torproject.org/u/Felltree)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2022, 10:26pm UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/tba-gives-out-identifiable-info-unless-javascript-is-fully-disabled/2285 "2022-02-26T22:26:53Z")
I noticed yesterday that scanning through checks available on browserleaks.com gave out lots of information which it really shouldn’t. Its possible to measure screen size even in safer mode and canvas fingerprint is uniq… --- ## [NoScript is disabled and cannot be added](https://forum.torproject.org/t/noscript-is-disabled-and-cannot-be-added/2042)
**Author:** [@becauseyoulive](https://forum.torproject.org/u/becauseyoulive)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2022, 2:49pm UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/noscript-is-disabled-and-cannot-be-added/2042 "2022-02-05T14:49:59Z")
I downloaded the latest version of Tor Browser Alpha for Android (11.5a3), and when I look at the extensions, there is only HTTPSeverywhere, NoScript is missing completely, and if I try to add it it crashes and keeps loa… --- ## ["NEW IDENTITY" button in Tor Browser for Android does not prevent your subsequent browser activity from being linkable to what you were doing before](https://forum.torproject.org/t/new-identity-button-in-tor-browser-for-android-does-not-prevent-your-subsequent-browser-activity-from-being-linkable-to-what-you-were-doing-before/1900)
**Author:** [@tor-fox](https://forum.torproject.org/u/tor-fox)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2022, 5:40pm UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/new-identity-button-in-tor-browser-for-android-does-not-prevent-your-subsequent-browser-activity-from-being-linkable-to-what-you-were-doing-before/1900 "2022-02-04T17:40:18Z")
Hi all, I hope someone can help me as this is making me anxious. I Just noticed this in the Tor manual: “Unlike in Tor Browser for Desktop, the “NEW IDENTITY” button in Tor Browser for Android does not prevent your subs… --- ## [When is an update actually due?](https://forum.torproject.org/t/when-is-an-update-actually-due/1365)
**Author:** [@Nameless](https://forum.torproject.org/u/Nameless)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2022, 9:25pm UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/when-is-an-update-actually-due/1365 "2022-01-09T21:25:51Z")
I know you guys work off donations and time is tighter than ever due to the ever changing situation surrounding global covid, but we would have been on 10.5.10 for two months once we reach December 26th. Its full of vuln… --- ## [File uploads via Android Tor Browser](https://forum.torproject.org/t/file-uploads-via-android-tor-browser/1601)
**Author:** [@Why1](https://forum.torproject.org/u/Why1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2022, 1:47pm UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/file-uploads-via-android-tor-browser/1601 "2022-01-07T13:47:17Z")
Why haven’t I been able to upload files through Tor Browser on android for about a year? Is it really that hard to fix? What is the technical problem? --- ## [Accept-Launguage in user agent leaks device localization information](https://forum.torproject.org/t/accept-launguage-in-user-agent-leaks-device-localization-information/344)
**Author:** [@ptsubin](https://forum.torproject.org/u/ptsubin)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2021, 1:36am UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/accept-launguage-in-user-agent-leaks-device-localization-information/344 "2021-12-23T01:36:56Z")
Hi There, I am on Android 10, MiUi 12.0.2. Tor Browser 10.5.10 (91.2.0). In my phone settings, if I set the country to India, Tor Browser User agent has Accept-Language: en-US, en-IN, en. This is not seen in Desktop Tor… --- ## [Javascript issue](https://forum.torproject.org/t/javascript-issue/1208)
**Author:** [@paygudeshubhankar](https://forum.torproject.org/u/paygudeshubhankar)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2021, 12:01pm UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/javascript-issue/1208 "2021-12-14T12:01:49Z")
While I was browsing through onion sites in standard mode I came across a page which said your javascript is enabled so you are at risk of getting attacked so i started browsing in safe mode but then none of the onion … --- ## [Dns leak over a vpn?](https://forum.torproject.org/t/dns-leak-over-a-vpn/826)
**Author:** [@ba445](https://forum.torproject.org/u/ba445)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2021, 5:47pm UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/dns-leak-over-a-vpn/826 "2021-11-27T17:47:17Z")
\*Android 10 Operating System 10.5.10 (91.2.0 Release) \*Standard Security Level I am new to Tor, and also new to NordVPN. I have performed a dns leak test using the Tor browser with and without the VPN and have so… --- ## [Tor Browser for Android users and screen size](https://forum.torproject.org/t/tor-browser-for-android-users-and-screen-size/752)
**Author:** [@Armadillo](https://forum.torproject.org/u/Armadillo)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2021, 11:42pm UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/tor-browser-for-android-users-and-screen-size/752 "2021-11-19T23:42:24Z")
All desktop users now have 11.0.1 yet Android still doesn’t even have 11? Our donations are accepted and used like all else’s but we have to be at risk by running outdated software which also makes us stand out? Doesn’t… --- ## [How does Tor Android hide screen size?](https://forum.torproject.org/t/how-does-tor-android-hide-screen-size/327)
**Author:** [@Armadillo](https://forum.torproject.org/u/Armadillo)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2021, 6:46pm UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/how-does-tor-android-hide-screen-size/327 "2021-11-17T18:46:52Z")
Hello all. I wanted to ask how the Android app hides our screen size and resolution seeing as it’s not possible to resize apps, from what I understand it is very important. It is confusing though because when I check b… --- ## [Tor Browser for Android is very slow in webpage loading and why there is no search option for extension?](https://forum.torproject.org/t/tor-browser-for-android-is-very-slow-in-webpage-loading-and-why-there-is-no-search-option-for-extension/408)
**Author:** [@Nobita](https://forum.torproject.org/u/Nobita)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2021, 5:49am UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/tor-browser-for-android-is-very-slow-in-webpage-loading-and-why-there-is-no-search-option-for-extension/408 "2021-11-05T05:49:21Z")
Tor browser is very slow in webpage loading, i know it gives top level anonymity but its annoying, also the app size is huge , i want lightweight app such as duckduckgo. I am currently using duckduckgo browser. Also i am… [Previous page](https://forum.torproject.org/c/support/tor-browser-for-android/13.md?page=1)