From 82ac25f82decb27ef0a01e4d93641396dcc8a4a7 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: M66B Date: Thu, 29 Oct 2015 11:03:14 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] Updated description --- README.md | 13 +++++++++++-- 1 file changed, 11 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index dd483481..9431a38b 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -1,6 +1,13 @@ # NetGuard -NetGuard is possibly the first free and open source no-root firewall for Android. +*NetGuard* is a simple way to block access to the internet - no root required. +Applications can individually be allowed or denied access via your Wi-Fi and/or mobile connection. + +Blocking access to the internet can help: + +* save your data allowance +* save your battery +* increase your privacy @@ -16,8 +23,10 @@ Features * No tracking or analytics * No ads * IPv4/IPv6 TCP/UDP supported +* Block both system and user applications -NetGuard doesn't even require the *internet* permission! +NetGuard doesn't even require *internet* permission. +NetGuard is possibly the first free and open source no-root firewall for Android. Most of these features are the result of sending selected traffic to a sinkhole, instead of filtering all internet traffic. This means that advanced features, like address based filtering, traffic logging and on demand configuration, are not possible.