diff --git a/FAQ.md b/FAQ.md index ee83e694..5d3101bc 100644 --- a/FAQ.md +++ b/FAQ.md @@ -6,6 +6,17 @@ Please scroll down if you want to ask a question, request a feature or report a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) -------------------------------- + +**(0) How do I use NetGuard** + +* Enable the firewall using the switch in the action bar +* Allow/deny Wi-Fi/mobile internet access using the icons along the right side of the application list + +* Orange = denied internet access +* Green = allowed internet access + +You can use the settings menu to change from black list to white list mode. + **(1) Can NetGuard completely protect my privacy?** @@ -175,6 +186,18 @@ This cannot be done from the application, because NetGuard is not an application Due to a bug in Android this is not possible. See [here](https://github.com/M66B/NetGuard/issues/42) for more information. + +**(24) Can you remove the notification from the status bar?** + +Android can kill background services at any time. +This can only be prevented by turning a background service into a foreground service. +Android requires an ongoing notification in the status bar for all foreground services +to make you aware of potential battery ussage. +So, the notification cannot be removed without causing instability. +However, the notification is being marked as low priority, +which should result in moving it to the bottom of the list +and should remove the icon from the status bar in most cases. +
**If you didn't found the answer to your question, you can ask your questions [here](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3233012)**. diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index f8f01f2b..c01e2f5e 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -49,6 +49,11 @@ Usage: * Enable the firewall using the switch in the action bar * Allow/deny Wi-Fi/mobile internet access using the icons along the right side of the application list +* Orange = denied internet access +* Green = allowed internet access + +You can use the settings menu to change from black list to white list mode. +