Orbot: Tor for Android
✦Introduction✦
Orbot: Tor for Android is a powerful, free VPN and proxy application that enhances internet security for Android users.
This makes it an essential tool for anyone concerned about online privacy, whether for personal use, confidential business activities, or state security.
-------✦ App Features ✦-------
• Traffic Privacy:
Orbot encrypts traffic from any installed app, ensuring that your data is secure while using the Tor network, which is renowned for protecting user anonymity.
• Snooping Prevention:
The app stops unauthorized monitoring, so you can use your apps without worrying about who is watching your activity.
• No History Logging:
Orbot does not keep any central logs of your internet traffic history or your IP address, meaning your activities remain private from your network operator and app servers.
• Official Tor VPN:
Orbot is the official Tor project VPN for Android, providing a unique level of privacy by bouncing your encrypted traffic multiple times through various global computers instead of a direct connection, as with traditional VPNs.
• Privacy for Any App:
Any app installed on your device can use Tor through Orbot, either directly via the VPN feature or through specific proxy settings.
• Enhanced Anonymity:
Orbot prevents network watchers from determining which applications you're using or which websites you're visiting. The only visible activity is your connection to the Tor network itself.
• Open Source:
Orbot is free software, and its source code is available for public viewing, enabling transparency and community collaboration to improve the app.
-------✦ Q & A ✦-------
Q1: Why do people use Orbot?
A1: Orbot is designed primarily for bypassing censorship rather than focusing on privacy or anonymity. Its main purpose is to help users access content in situations where VPNs are not an option.
Q2: Does Orbot log my activities?
A2: No, Orbot does not keep logs of your internet activities or your IP address, ensuring that your online presence remains anonymous.
Q3: Does Orbot hide my IP address?
A3: Orbot does indeed conceal your IP address. When you use Orbot, apps and websites will detect the IP address of the exit node from your Tor circuit instead of your personal IP address.
-------✦ User Reviews ✦-------
GOOGLE USER REVIEWS
1. Brent C - 5 Star Rated at February 5, 2024
This is a great alternative to the Tor app!!! The Tor app didn't work on my phone for some reason after installing it and deleting and reinstalling it etc. This worked easily and a huge perk is that it works on any browser! I used it on any browser after making one or two minor changes. I think that perk makes it so much better. Didn't crash or cause me any problems. Thank you!
2. Firoz Al mozahid - 5 Star Rated at August 25, 2023
Brilliant for creating privacy and security on your phone . It also seems to be blocking annoying ads and pop up cookie notices too. Although it doesn't create a true VPN it still does mask your ISP, IP address and location too in VPN mode. All free and open sourced. If an app doesn't work properly its easy to enable it in the app. Can't go wrong with this.
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What's New in the Latest Version v17.3.2-RC-1-tor-0.4.8.12 —— 7 Aug2024
Minor bug fixes and improvements. Install or update to the newest version to check it out!
