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Help & Support

How do I modify the Tor Config File?

Tap the little list icon and scroll all the way to the bottom for the "Edit Tor Config" option

I want all my website to appear in English?

Tap the little list icon and scroll all the way to the bottom for the "Edit Tor Config" option, add the following lines:
StrictNodes 1
ExitNodes {us}

Can I stream/download files audio, video, pdf etc.?

Yes. Tap the media link and you will prompted for "Cached Stream" or "Download" the media. You can also long press the link you want to download and choose the Force Download option from the popup. Downloads will usually take a bit longer to start and complete because of the general nature of anonymous networks.

How do I clear out the recent tab and search history?

In your device (Settings→Red Browser→Full Reset→On), this will clear out everything. Cookies are wiped out automatically. To clear out the history you can also press the "list" icon Browser Settings and the last option Clear History and Data.

Can I download files audio, video, pdf etc.?

Yes. Long press the link you want to download and choose the Force Download option from the popup. Downloads will usually take a bit longer to start and complete because of the general nature of anonymous networks.

The browser is stuck

Try force-quitting the app and opening it again.

I'm unable to access any websites

Try force-quitting the app and opening it again.

(Incase your network provider is blocking Tor connectionss you may have to use the advanced settings to use Tor "bridge": {# visit torproject.org/docs/bridges.html.en and see the "Using Tor Bridges" section.)

How do I access the dark net and other hidden service?

Searching the internet via DuckDuckGo or checking Wikipedia is good start.

I'm having trouble accessing hidden sites.

Try connecting to hidden service for the DuckDuckGo website. If that works then the browser is functioning correctly. Maybe the site you are trying to access is not operational. Try verifying the site from your computer based Tor browser.

I hate the app. Can I get a refund?

Your satisfaction with app is extremely important. You can contact us directly and we will try to help you and identify a bug that we can fix in the next update. For the sake of your privacy and security Apple does not share purchase details with indvidual developers. Hence you would have to contact them directly.

Go to http://www.apple.com/support/itunes/contact/ and click "Contact iTunes Store support". In most case Apple will issue you a refund if you contact them within a month of the purcahse.