Running Tor (Android/Graphene)

Some apps have Tor built-in; they do not require additional software or configurations. Most apps, however, do not have Tor built-in. They require an app called Orbot.

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Running Orbot

#. Install Orbot from the Play Store or F-Droid.


For F-Droid, enable the Guardian Project repository by going to `F-Droid > Settings > Repositories > Guardian Project Official Releases`

  1. Open Orbot and click "Start VPN":

    Start Orbot

  2. Open the kebab menu in the bottom right and click "Settings":

  3. Make sure the options for Start Orbot on Boot and Allow Background Starts are both checked:

    Orbot settings

Orbot VPN Apps

Apps that support using a Socks5 Proxy can use Orbot as-is; no need to add them as VPN apps. Other apps, however, must to be added. If this applies to you, continue below.

  1. In Android, go to Settings > Network & Internet > Advanced > Private DNS and toggle Private DNS to "off".

  2. In Orbot, click "Choose Apps" and select the apps you want to utilize Tor.

    Orbot select apps