TorServices

The simplest, fastest, smallest Tor proxy app (early test release)

Guardian Project: Apps You Can Trust · org.torproject.torservices

Not rated yet 5K+ downloads v0.2 3 MB Android 5.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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Signature matches the Google Play version Details

At a glance

Latest version: v0.2 (2004)
Updated: Jun 11, 2024 (2 years ago)
APK size: 3 MB
Requires: Android 5.0+ (API 21)
CPU support: ARM 64-bit
Category: Tools (app)
Listed since: Jun 23, 2023 (at least)
Permissions: 6
Website: guardianproject.info
Developer contact: [email protected]

About this APK

TorServices is an app by Guardian Project: Apps You Can Trust in the Tools category, listed since at least June 2023. It includes native code only for ARM 64-bit, so it won't install on phones that can only run 32-bit apps.

It asks for 6 permissions, none of them sensitive.

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

TorServices is a free proxy app that empowers other apps to use the internet more securely. It acts as a simple Tor "provider" for apps to hide their Internet traffic by encrypting it, then bouncing through a series of computers around the world. Tor is free software and an open network that helps you defend against a form of network surveillance that threatens personal freedom and privacy, confidential business activities and relationships, and state security known as traffic analysis. This app is a compliment to Orbot, which provides the full, "batteries included" Tor utility.

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Jun 11, 2024.
Certificate issued to “The Tor Project” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Jun 11, 2024
Validated against Google Play Jun 11, 2024
Signed byCN=Tor Services, OU=Applications Team, O=The Tor Project, L=Seattle, ST=WA, C=US
Signing certificate (SHA-1)6A:5E:31:2B:43:A8:49:79:78:FD:69:D7:52:C2:F2:9E:8B:82:FE:A1
File MD53a369564143f97177d98c1bec7ba28fc
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (6)

TorServices requests 6 permissions, none of them sensitive.

Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Request ignore battery optimizations android.permission.REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS
Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

TorServices APK: questions and answers

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.

Is the TorServices APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. Its signature matches the Google Play version. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 3a369564143f97177d98c1bec7ba28fc.