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applicationCategory: Web Browser applicationCategory: Web Browser
operatingSystem: operatingSystem:
- Android - Android
- iOS
subjectOf: subjectOf:
"@type": WebPage "@type": WebPage
url: "./" url: "./"
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These are our currently recommended **mobile web browsers** and configurations for standard/non-anonymous internet browsing. If you need to browse the internet anonymously, you should use [Tor](tor.md) instead. These are our currently recommended **mobile web browsers** and configurations for standard/non-anonymous internet browsing. If you need to browse the internet anonymously, you should use [Tor](tor.md) instead.
## Android ## Brave
### Brave
<div class="admonition recommendation" markdown> <div class="admonition recommendation" markdown>
@ -65,22 +64,23 @@ Brave is built upon the Chromium web browser project, so it should feel familiar
- [:simple-googleplay: Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.brave.browser) - [:simple-googleplay: Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.brave.browser)
- [:simple-github: GitHub](https://github.com/brave/brave-browser/releases) - [:simple-github: GitHub](https://github.com/brave/brave-browser/releases)
- [:simple-appstore: App Store](https://apps.apple.com/app/id1052879175)
</details> </details>
</div> </div>
#### Recommended Brave Configuration ### Recommended Brave Configuration
Tor Browser is the only way to truly browse the internet anonymously. When you use Brave, we recommend changing the following settings to protect your privacy from certain parties, but all browsers other than the [Tor Browser](tor.md#tor-browser) will be traceable by *somebody* in some regard or another. Tor Browser is the only way to truly browse the internet anonymously. When you use Brave, we recommend changing the following settings to protect your privacy from certain parties, but all browsers other than the [Tor Browser](tor.md#tor-browser) will be traceable by *somebody* in some regard or another.
These options can be found in :material-menu: → **Settings** → **Brave Shields & privacy** These options can be found in :material-menu: → **Settings** → **Brave Shields & privacy**
##### Shields #### Shields
Brave includes some anti-fingerprinting measures in its [Shields](https://support.brave.com/hc/articles/360022973471-What-is-Shields) feature. We suggest configuring these options [globally](https://support.brave.com/hc/articles/360023646212-How-do-I-configure-global-and-site-specific-Shields-settings) across all pages that you visit. Brave includes some anti-fingerprinting measures in its [Shields](https://support.brave.com/hc/articles/360022973471-What-is-Shields) feature. We suggest configuring these options [globally](https://support.brave.com/hc/articles/360023646212-How-do-I-configure-global-and-site-specific-Shields-settings) across all pages that you visit.
##### Brave shields global defaults #### Brave shields global defaults
Shields' options can be downgraded on a per-site basis as needed, but by default we recommend setting the following: Shields' options can be downgraded on a per-site basis as needed, but by default we recommend setting the following:
@ -107,15 +107,15 @@ Brave allows you to select additional content filters within the internal `brave
1. This option provides functionality similar to uBlock Origin's advanced [blocking modes](https://github.com/gorhill/uBlock/wiki/Blocking-mode) or the [NoScript](https://noscript.net) extension. 1. This option provides functionality similar to uBlock Origin's advanced [blocking modes](https://github.com/gorhill/uBlock/wiki/Blocking-mode) or the [NoScript](https://noscript.net) extension.
##### Clear browsing data #### Clear browsing data
- [x] Select **Clear data on exit** - [x] Select **Clear data on exit**
##### Social Media Blocking #### Social Media Blocking
- [ ] Uncheck all social media components - [ ] Uncheck all social media components
##### Other privacy settings #### Other privacy settings
<div class="annotate" markdown> <div class="annotate" markdown>
@ -133,17 +133,17 @@ Brave allows you to select additional content filters within the internal `brave
1. Brave's [implementation of Safe Browsing](https://support.brave.com/hc/en-us/articles/15222663599629-Safe-Browsing-in-Brave) on Android **does not** proxy [Safe Browsing network requests](https://developers.google.com/safe-browsing/v4/update-api#checking-urls) like its desktop counterpart. This means that your IP address may be seen (and logged) by Google. Note that Safe Browsing is not available for Android devices without Google Play Services. 1. Brave's [implementation of Safe Browsing](https://support.brave.com/hc/en-us/articles/15222663599629-Safe-Browsing-in-Brave) on Android **does not** proxy [Safe Browsing network requests](https://developers.google.com/safe-browsing/v4/update-api#checking-urls) like its desktop counterpart. This means that your IP address may be seen (and logged) by Google. Note that Safe Browsing is not available for Android devices without Google Play Services.
2. InterPlanetary File System (IPFS) is a decentralized, peer-to-peer network for storing and sharing data in a distributed filesystem. Unless you use the feature, disable it. 2. InterPlanetary File System (IPFS) is a decentralized, peer-to-peer network for storing and sharing data in a distributed filesystem. Unless you use the feature, disable it.
#### Leo ### Leo
These options can be found in :material-menu: → **Settings** → **Leo** These options can be found in :material-menu: → **Settings** → **Leo**
- [ ] Uncheck **Show autocomplete suggestions in address bar** - [ ] Uncheck **Show autocomplete suggestions in address bar**
#### Brave Sync ### Brave Sync
[Brave Sync](https://support.brave.com/hc/articles/360059793111-Understanding-Brave-Sync) allows your browsing data (history, bookmarks, etc.) to be accessible on all your devices without requiring an account and protects it with E2EE. [Brave Sync](https://support.brave.com/hc/articles/360059793111-Understanding-Brave-Sync) allows your browsing data (history, bookmarks, etc.) to be accessible on all your devices without requiring an account and protects it with E2EE.
### Mull ## Mull (Android)
<div class="admonition recommendation" markdown> <div class="admonition recommendation" markdown>
@ -179,7 +179,7 @@ Enable DivestOS's [F-Droid repository](https://divestos.org/fdroid/official) to
Mull enables many features upstreamed by the [Tor uplift project](https://wiki.mozilla.org/Security/Tor_Uplift) using preferences from [Arkenfox](desktop-browsers.md#arkenfox-advanced). Proprietary blobs are removed from Mozilla's code using the scripts developed for Fennec F-Droid. Mull enables many features upstreamed by the [Tor uplift project](https://wiki.mozilla.org/Security/Tor_Uplift) using preferences from [Arkenfox](desktop-browsers.md#arkenfox-advanced). Proprietary blobs are removed from Mozilla's code using the scripts developed for Fennec F-Droid.
#### Recommended Mull Configuration ### Recommended Mull Configuration
We would suggest installing [uBlock Origin](browser-extensions.md#ublock-origin) as a content blocker if you want to block trackers within Mull. We would suggest installing [uBlock Origin](browser-extensions.md#ublock-origin) as a content blocker if you want to block trackers within Mull.
@ -187,12 +187,10 @@ Mull comes with privacy protecting settings configured by default. You might con
Because Mull has more advanced and strict privacy protections enabled by default compared to most browsers, some websites may not load or work properly unless you adjust those settings. You can consult this [list of known issues and workarounds](https://divestos.org/pages/broken#mull) for advice on a potential fix if you do encounter a broken site. Adjusting a setting in order to fix a website could impact your privacy/security, so make sure you fully understand any instructions you follow. Because Mull has more advanced and strict privacy protections enabled by default compared to most browsers, some websites may not load or work properly unless you adjust those settings. You can consult this [list of known issues and workarounds](https://divestos.org/pages/broken#mull) for advice on a potential fix if you do encounter a broken site. Adjusting a setting in order to fix a website could impact your privacy/security, so make sure you fully understand any instructions you follow.
## iOS ## Safari (iOS)
On iOS, any app that can browse the web is [restricted](https://developer.apple.com/app-store/review/guidelines) to using an Apple-provided [WebKit framework](https://developer.apple.com/documentation/webkit), so there is little reason to use a third-party web browser. On iOS, any app that can browse the web is [restricted](https://developer.apple.com/app-store/review/guidelines) to using an Apple-provided [WebKit framework](https://developer.apple.com/documentation/webkit), so there is little reason to use a third-party web browser.
### Safari
<div class="admonition recommendation" markdown> <div class="admonition recommendation" markdown>
![Safari logo](assets/img/browsers/safari.svg){ align=right } ![Safari logo](assets/img/browsers/safari.svg){ align=right }
@ -207,17 +205,17 @@ On iOS, any app that can browse the web is [restricted](https://developer.apple.
</div> </div>
#### Recommended Safari Configuration ### Recommended Safari Configuration
We would suggest installing [AdGuard](browser-extensions.md#adguard) as a content blocker if you want to block trackers within Safari. We would suggest installing [AdGuard](browser-extensions.md#adguard) as a content blocker if you want to block trackers within Safari.
The following privacy/security-related options can be found in the :gear: **Settings** app → **Safari** The following privacy/security-related options can be found in the :gear: **Settings** app → **Safari**
##### Profiles #### Profiles
All of your cookies, history, and website data will be separate for each profile. You should use different profiles for different purposes e.g. Shopping, Work, or School. All of your cookies, history, and website data will be separate for each profile. You should use different profiles for different purposes e.g. Shopping, Work, or School.
##### Privacy & Security #### Privacy & Security
- [x] Enable **Prevent Cross-Site Tracking** - [x] Enable **Prevent Cross-Site Tracking**
@ -227,19 +225,19 @@ All of your cookies, history, and website data will be separate for each profile
This setting allows you to lock your private tabs behind biometrics/PIN when not in use. This setting allows you to lock your private tabs behind biometrics/PIN when not in use.
##### Advanced → Privacy #### Advanced → Privacy
The **Advanced Tracking and Fingerprinting Protection** setting will randomize certain values so that it's more difficult to fingerprint you: The **Advanced Tracking and Fingerprinting Protection** setting will randomize certain values so that it's more difficult to fingerprint you:
- [x] Select **All Browsing** or **Private Browsing** - [x] Select **All Browsing** or **Private Browsing**
##### Privacy Report #### Privacy Report
Privacy Report provides a snapshot of cross-site trackers currently prevented from profiling you on the website you're visiting. It can also display a weekly report to show which trackers have been blocked over time. Privacy Report provides a snapshot of cross-site trackers currently prevented from profiling you on the website you're visiting. It can also display a weekly report to show which trackers have been blocked over time.
Privacy Report is accessible via the Page Settings menu. Privacy Report is accessible via the Page Settings menu.
##### Privacy Preserving Ad Measurement #### Privacy Preserving Ad Measurement
- [ ] Disable **Privacy Preserving Ad Measurement** - [ ] Disable **Privacy Preserving Ad Measurement**
@ -247,7 +245,7 @@ Ad click measurement has traditionally used tracking technology that infringes o
The feature has little privacy concerns on its own, so while you can choose to leave it on, we consider the fact that it's automatically disabled in Private Browsing to be an indicator for disabling the feature. The feature has little privacy concerns on its own, so while you can choose to leave it on, we consider the fact that it's automatically disabled in Private Browsing to be an indicator for disabling the feature.
##### Always-on Private Browsing #### Always-on Private Browsing
Open Safari and tap the Tabs button, located in the bottom right. Then, expand the Tab Groups list. Open Safari and tap the Tabs button, located in the bottom right. Then, expand the Tab Groups list.
@ -257,7 +255,7 @@ Safari's Private Browsing mode offers additional privacy protections. Private Br
Do note that Private Browsing does not save cookies and website data, so it won't be possible to remain signed into sites. This may be an inconvenience. Do note that Private Browsing does not save cookies and website data, so it won't be possible to remain signed into sites. This may be an inconvenience.
##### iCloud Sync #### iCloud Sync
Synchronization of Safari History, Tab Groups, iCloud Tabs and saved passwords are E2EE. However, by default, bookmarks are [not](https://support.apple.com/HT202303). Apple can decrypt and access them in accordance with their [privacy policy](https://apple.com/legal/privacy/en-ww). Synchronization of Safari History, Tab Groups, iCloud Tabs and saved passwords are E2EE. However, by default, bookmarks are [not](https://support.apple.com/HT202303). Apple can decrypt and access them in accordance with their [privacy policy](https://apple.com/legal/privacy/en-ww).