[BUG] Orbot cannot successfully create a connection; says it is connected; IP exposed

[creativeghostfish]

Describe the Bug
When I connect Orbot, it says it is connected but when I attempt to use the connection it does not work.

Common messages in log are:

• cannot complete the circuit
• directory information not up to date enough to build circuits
• Guard failing to carry more streams on its circuits than usual

To Reproduce
Steps to reproduce the behavior:

1. Open Orbot
2. Click on 'Start VPN - use custom bridge'
3. Attempt to go to a website
4. See error - website will not load OR will load outside of VPN

Expected Behavior
Websites should open through VPN connection when Orbot is turned on.

What Custom Configuration Do You Use?
See screenshots.
Note - I usually have the Screen Security turned on and Debug Logs turned off.

Screenshots

Smartphone (please complete the following information):

• Device: Pixel 8
• OS: Android 15
• Version: Orbot 17.4.1-BETA-3-tor-0.4.8.13 Tor v0.4.8.13.2

Note: happened first on 17.2.1-RC-1-tor-0.4.8.7

Crash Logs (Advanced)
I have debug logs from Orbot for only the Beta version listed above. I assume there is personal information in there so I will wait for further instruction before sharing. See common log messages in bug description above.

I am unable to use ADB Logcat at this time.

Additional Context

• Struggled with this issue for past week or so prior to this report.
• Personal IP address exposed due to this issue.
• Static notification shows 0 bytes up/down through Tor since this issue started.
• The browser I use is Waterfox (currently v 1.0.9.2) when connected to Tor.
• I do have Netguard (currently v 2.332) and connect it through SOCKS5 proxy when using Orbot, with no issues til now.
• I only know enough techspeak to get into trouble; please be patient as I learn.

[n8fr8]

Just to clarify this:
"I do have Netguard (currently v 2.332) and connect it through SOCKS5 proxy when using Orbot, with no issues til now."

You are trying to use Orbot with Netguard together?

[creativeghostfish]

Just to clarify this:
"I do have Netguard (currently v 2.332) and connect it through SOCKS5 proxy when using Orbot, with no issues til now."

You are trying to use Orbot with Netguard together?

I was initially using them together with no issues, yes.
However now, even with Netguard disabled, it is the issue described above. As of this particular moment Orbot is showing 0 up & down.