Error after connecting to Tor Node

[BenGWeeks]

Describe the bug

After scanning the QR node in Umbrel to a Tor node, the following error was received:

An application restart was required.

I would propose that:

1. The error is handled and caught, with a user-friendly message supplied (that helps the user know why, and what to do).
2. The application allows more time to connect to the Tor node.

Reproduce

To reproduce the error:

1. Install Zeus
2. Connect to your node (Umbrel, Tor)

Zeus version

v0.6.2

Network

Tor

Device

iPhone 13 Pro Max

Device operating system

iOS 15.4.1

Log output

No response

[Fjlehner]

I’m writing to report the same issue and also propose the dev team consider a more user-friendly error message at a minimum.

[Mexxblitz]

Is there any solution to this Problem? I experience the same bug and restarting does not help.

[Bosch-0]

Does it work over clearnet? Will get on to a more friendly error message in the upcoming release.

Are you connecting over REST, not gRPC (not supported currently)

[cmdruid]

This isn't really a bug IMO. Zeus is being rejected by your Tor node, with the response provided by the Tor node.

Maybe this can be a feature request. I like to see the network error received by Zeus though, I wouldn't want that hidden or obfuscated from me.

[Bosch-0]

We'll have a better, non Tor, still private, way for LND users to connect in the future. Tor is a big issue for many users

[Fjlehner]

I've found a bit of a workaround if your node runs Umbrel (as mine does) which is to use Tailscale as a workaround to Tor.

https://community.getumbrel.com/t/how-to-use-umbrel-with-tailscale/6782

Image to help:

[BenGWeeks]

Yeah, Tor seems to have an issue with many mobile applications (e.g. BlueWallet). I suspect the issue may be at iOS level and currently testing TailScale. However, I'm not keen on the registration requirements (Google/Microsoft, collecting profile information, ability to know devices, etc.) of TailScale. You are also dependent on another application (and I noticed the VPN connection had closed within 24 hours of testing, so users will have to check the VPN connection is active presumably frequently).

[kaloudis]

@BenGWeeks have you tried Lightning Node Connect yet?

[BenGWeeks]

@BenGWeeks have you tried Lightning Node Connect yet?

Nope, but shall take a look.

(Although, I do think this error should still be handled by the application with a user-friendly UX).

[vysegrad]

is there a non-Tor way to remotely connect yet for iOS users?

[kaloudis]

@vysegrad Lightning Node Connect or Tailscale