diff --git a/FAQ.md b/FAQ.md index c6bcfd1b..dd8d7f46 100644 --- a/FAQ.md +++ b/FAQ.md @@ -155,7 +155,7 @@ Disabled applications and applications without internet permission are shown dim **(17) Why is NetGuard using so much memory?** It isn't. NetGuard doesn't allocate any memory, except a little for displaying the user interface elements. -It appears, on some Android variants, that the Google Play™ store app connection uses almost 150 MB. It is needed for in-app donations, +It appears, on some Android variants, that the Google Play™ store app connection uses almost 150 MB. It is needed for in-app donations, and is incorrectly attributed to NetGuard instead to the Google Play™ store app. @@ -198,14 +198,14 @@ Android settings > Battery > three dot menu > Battery optimizations > Dropdown > The procedure to accomplish this can vary between devices. -Disabling doze mode for NetGuard cannot be done from within NetGuard +Disabling doze mode for NetGuard cannot be done from within NetGuard because, according to Google, NetGuard is [not an application type allowed to do this](http://developer.android.com/training/monitoring-device-state/doze-standby.html#whitelisting-cases). **(22) Can I tether / use Wi-Fi calling while using NetGuard?** Yes, but this needs to be enabled in NetGuard's settings. -Whether or not it works depends on your Android version +Whether or not it works depends on your Android version because some Android versions have a bug preventing tethering and the VPN service working together. Some devices hibernate Wi-Fi, preventing tethering from working when the screen is off. @@ -566,6 +566,14 @@ The data usage of other applications will be zero with NetGuard enabled in this The total data usage of your device will be the same with and without NetGuard. + +**(58) Why does loading the application list take a long time?** + +The application list is provided by Android, so the loading speed depends mostly on the power of your device and on the efficiency of your Android version. +For example shortage of memory could lead to increased loading times, because memory needs to be freed, for example by pausing other applications. + +In some circumstances, restricting system apps and system components is known to cause the application list to load slowly or not at all. The exact circumstances are unknown. +
**NetGuard is supported for phones and tablets only, so not for other device types like televisions or vehicles.** diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 024bc41e..cb941edf 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -254,6 +254,9 @@ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) [**(57) Why does NetGuard use so much data?**](https://github.com/M66B/NetGuard/blob/master/FAQ.md#FAQ57) + +[**(58) Why does loading the application list take a long time?**](https://github.com/M66B/NetGuard/blob/master/FAQ.md#FAQ58) + Support -------