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Short articles for problems people search on their own. The full click path stays in the tutorial. These pages cover the snags and why they happen.
Why the node list is still empty after you save a subscription
Save only stores the URL. Shadowrocket has to Update once more before it fetches the server list. That is the most common first-import mix-up.
When to use rule mode vs global mode
Use rules day to day so local apps skip the detour. When you need to tell a dead node from a bad rule, turn global on briefly.
If the App Store cannot find Shadowrocket, check which store you are signed into
Whether the app appears depends on the App Store account’s region, not the iCloud Apple ID in Settings. Missing it in some regions (China is common) is usually expected.
How to read Direct and Proxy in Data
A lit switch does not mean traffic is using the node. Watch whether the Proxy number rises as you browse. That beats toggling the switch.
After a new iPhone, are nodes and rules still there?
iCloud sync can take most of the config, but both sides need permission on. Still keep a copy of the subscription URL.