fix problems on Onion Browser [iphone]

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company: Mike Tigas
: https://github.com/OnionBrowser/OnionBrowser/wiki/Help
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Settings issue

JavaScript cannot be fully disabled

Fix: 1. Use the built-in settings: Open the Onion Browser, go to Settings, and look for the 'JavaScript' option. Toggle it off to disable JavaScr... ⇲

No option to turn off JavaScript

Fix: 1. Check settings: Go to the Onion Browser settings and look for any options related to JavaScript. If there is no toggle, it may be a limit... ⇲
 
Network issue

Dependency on Orbot causes connectivity issues

Fix: 1. Ensure Orbot is running: Before launching the Onion Browser, make sure that Orbot is fully connected. Open Orbot and wait until it shows... ⇲

Frequent connection failures

Fix: 1. Check your internet connection: Ensure that your Wi-Fi or mobile data is stable. Try switching between Wi-Fi and mobile data to see if th... ⇲

Inconsistent performance with onion sites

Fix: 1. Check your internet connection: Ensure that your internet connection is stable. Try switching between Wi-Fi and mobile data to see if per... ⇲
 
Loading issue

Pages fail to load completely

Fix: 1. Check your internet connection: Ensure that you have a stable internet connection. Try loading other websites in different apps to confir... ⇲
 
Slow issue

Slow performance compared to expectations

Fix: 1. Close background apps: Double-click the Home button (or swipe up from the bottom of the screen) and swipe up on apps you are not using to... ⇲
 
UI issue

Inconsistent tab management

Fix: 1. Use bookmarks instead of tabs: If tab management is an issue, consider bookmarking pages instead of keeping them open in tabs. This can h... ⇲

Bookmarks not scrollable

Fix: 1. Check for app updates: Ensure that you are using the latest version of the Onion Browser, as updates may fix bugs related to bookmarks. 2... ⇲

UI issues with auto-adding http:// or https://

Fix: 1. Manually enter URLs: If the app is auto-adding protocols, try manually entering the URL without the protocol and see if it resolves the i... ⇲
 
Privacy issue

Cannot delete cookies and local storage

Fix: 1. Clear browsing data: Go to the Onion Browser settings and look for an option to clear browsing data. This may include cookies and local s... ⇲
 
Search issue

Search engine returns forbidden messages

Fix: 1. Change the search engine: Go to the settings in the Onion Browser and select a different search engine that may not return forbidden mess... ⇲
 
Crashes issue

Onion Browser does not stay open when switching apps

Fix: 1. Check for background app refresh: Go to Settings > General > Background App Refresh and ensure it is enabled for the Onion Browser. This... ⇲

Crashes when typing long text

Fix: 1. Use a text editor: If you need to type long text, consider using a separate text editor app to compose your text and then copy and paste... ⇲
 
Downloads issue

Inability to download files directly

Fix: 1. Use a different browser: If downloading files is essential, consider using a different browser that supports direct downloads, such as Sa... ⇲
 
Customization issue

Limited customization options

Fix: 1. Explore settings: Go through the settings in the Onion Browser to see if there are any hidden customization options that you may have mis... ⇲
 
Compatibility issue

No default browser option in iOS

Fix: 1. Use the Onion Browser as your primary browser: While you cannot set it as the default, make it a habit to open the Onion Browser directly... ⇲
 
Ads issue

Frequent prompts for reviews

Fix: 1. Ignore prompts: Simply dismiss the review prompts when they appear. They should not affect the functionality of the app. 2. Check for app... ⇲
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