Me and my partner have built a new way for Android users to run Snowflake proxies and help others access the Tor Network. Android users can already use the Kindness mode inside the Orbot app to turn their phones into Snowflake proxies. But we felt a single-purpose app could help grow the number of volunteers. We invite you to test the new Snowflake Volunteer Android app and provide us feedback. You just need an Android device and be in a region where your Internet access if not heavily censored. STEP 1 - Install the app You can install it from one of these places: - Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=io.bloco.snowflake - Github: https://github.com/blocoio/snowflake/releases/latest (download APK and install) - Build and run from source: https://github.com/blocoio/snowflake (for those with Android development experience) STEP 2 - Enable it Open the app and enable the proxy through the big "Enable" toggle button in the main screen. You can configure if you only want it to run on Wi-Fi (default), and/or while the device is charging, in the Settings screen. Soon you should start getting connections from people who are trying to access the Tor Network (check the stats in the bottom part of the main screen). STEP 3 - Share feedback Let us know what do you think of the app by replying or sending us an email at hello+snowflake@bloco.io We want to know specifically if: - is it clear what the app does and how to use it? - are you able to get connections? - the app is using significant battery while in the background? (there's a battery usage screen inside Android's Settings) - is any feature missing? Thank you! Sérgio Santos