From 8ab4090587ef720111469cf7e66e1a6ee3ee49ed Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: M66B Date: Sat, 2 Dec 2023 12:47:28 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] Updated FAQ --- FAQ.md | 12 ++++++++++++ index.html | 5 +++++ 2 files changed, 17 insertions(+) diff --git a/FAQ.md b/FAQ.md index 236a6adc77..33d1ce6c10 100644 --- a/FAQ.md +++ b/FAQ.md @@ -408,6 +408,7 @@ Anything on this list is in random order and *might* be added in the near future * [(196) Can you add empty trash on leaving the app?](#faq196) * [(197) How can I print a message?](#faq197) * [(198) Can you add spell checking?](#faq198) +* [(199) Can you add proxy support?](#faq199) [I have another question.](#get-support) @@ -5597,6 +5598,17 @@ That said, LanguageTool, which can be enabled in the integration settings, is an
+ +**(199) Can you add proxy support?** + +In fact, (HTTP, HTTPS, SOCKS) proxy support was removed because it is not possible to let an app proxy DNS requests, +or in other words, an in-app proxy will always leak host names and therefore give a false sense of security. + +If you want to proxy traffic, for example to use Tor, +you should use an Android VPN-service based app, which is the only way to reliably proxy traffic. + +
+

Get support

🌎 [Google Translate](https://translate.google.com/translate?sl=en&u=https%3A%2F%2Fm66b.github.io%2FFairEmail%2F%23get-support) diff --git a/index.html b/index.html index 7c8ac81e51..13d534ce12 100644 --- a/index.html +++ b/index.html @@ -381,6 +381,7 @@
  • (196) Can you add empty trash on leaving the app?
  • (197) How can I print a message?
  • (198) Can you add spell checking?
    • +
  • (199) Can you add proxy support?

    • I have another question.

    (1) Which permissions are needed and why?

    @@ -2761,6 +2762,10 @@ adb install /path/to/FairEmail-xxx.apk

    Spell checking should be provided by the keyboard app for all other apps. Sometimes, particularly on ChromeOS, spell checking needs to be enabled in the settings.

    That said, LanguageTool, which can be enabled in the integration settings, is an excellent style and spell checker.


    +

    (199) Can you add proxy support?

    +

    In fact, (HTTP, HTTPS, SOCKS) proxy support was removed because it is not possible to let an app proxy DNS requests, or in other words, an in-app proxy will always leak host names and therefore give a false sense of security.

    +

    If you want to proxy traffic, for example to use Tor, you should use an Android VPN-service based app, which is the only way to reliably proxy traffic.

    +


    Get support