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Updated FAQ and README for new stable version
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@ -53,20 +53,6 @@ However, the network speed graph notification will use extra battery power.
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This is why the notification is shown only when the screen is on.
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You can decrease the update frequency using the settings to reduce the battery usage.
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<a name="FAQ5"></a>
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**(5) Can you add usage statistics?**<br />
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**(5) Can you add popups to allow/block applications?**<br />
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**(5) Can you add selective allowing/blocking applications/IP addresses?**
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Unfortunately, this is not possible without using significant battery power
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and adding complex code to do network translation from OSI layer 3 to layer 4
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(and thus implementing a TCP/IP stack), which will inevitably introduce bugs as well.
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This is how most (perhaps all) other no-root firewalls work.
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NetGuard is unique, because it doesn't implement a TCP/IP stack, and is therefore both highly efficient and simple.
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For more advanced use cases, rooting your device and using an iptables based firewall,
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like [AFWall+](https://github.com/ukanth/afwall), might be a better option and will not sacrifice any battery power.
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<a name="FAQ6"></a>
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**(6) Will NetGuard send my internet traffic to an external (VPN) server?**
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@ -107,13 +93,6 @@ to apply the rules with the conditions '*Allow when screen is on*' and '*Block w
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If disabling NetGuard is allowed to Tasker, any application can disabled NetGuard too.
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Allowing to disable a security application from other applications is not a good idea.
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<a name="FAQ12"></a>
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**(12) Can you add on demand asking to block/allow access?**
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Besides that this requires questionable Android permissions,
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it is not possible to implement this, given the way NetGuard works.
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For more details, see [question 5](#FAQ5).
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<a name="FAQ13"></a>
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**(13) How can I remove the ongoing NetGuard entry in the notification screen?**
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@ -157,10 +136,7 @@ is incorrectly attributed to NetGuard instead to the Google Play™ store app.
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<a name="FAQ18"></a>
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**(18) Why can't I find NetGuard in the Google Play™ store app?**
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NetGuard requires at least Android 5.0, so it is not available in the Google Play™ store app for devices running older Android versions.
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Some devices have an Android version with a bug in the services NetGuard depends upon.
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These devices are blacklisted in the Google Play™ store app. Read about them in the [compatibility section](https://github.com/M66B/NetGuard#compatibility).
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NetGuard requires at least Android 4.0, so it is not available in the Google Play™ store app for devices running older Android versions.
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<a name="FAQ19"></a>
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**(19) Why does aplication XYZ still have internet access?**
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@ -200,8 +176,7 @@ This cannot be done from the application, because NetGuard is not an application
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<a name="FAQ22"></a>
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**(22) Can I tether / use Wi-Fi calling while using NetGuard?**
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Due to a bug in Android this is not possible.
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See [here](https://github.com/M66B/NetGuard/issues/42) for more information.
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Yes, but this needs to be enabled in the settings.
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<a name="FAQ24"></a>
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**(24) Can you remove the notification from the status bar?**
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@ -226,32 +201,21 @@ See also [question 0](#FAQ0).
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The columns have the following meaning:
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1. Time (tap on a log entry to see the date)
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1. Wi-Fi / mobile connection
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1. Interactive state (screen on)
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1. Protocol (see below)
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1. Port (tap on a log entry to lookup a port)
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1. Packet flags (see below)
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1. Application icon (tap on a log entry to see the application name)
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1. Application uid
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1. IPv4 or IPv6 address (tap on a log entry to lookup an IP address)
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From version 0.77:
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1. Time (tap on a log entry to see the date)
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1. Application icon (tap on a log entry to see the application name)
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1. Application uid
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1. Wi-Fi / mobile connection, green=allowed, red=blocked
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1. Interactive state (screen on)
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1. Interactive state (screen on or off)
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1. Protocol (see below) and packet flags (see below)
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1. Source and destination port (tap on a log entry to lookup a destination port)
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1. Source and destination IPv4 or IPv6 address (tap on a log entry to lookup a destination IP address)
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1. Organization name owning the IP address (need to be enabled through the menu)
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Protocols:
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* I = ICMP
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* T = TCP
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* U = UDP
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* ICMP
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* TCP
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* UDP
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* Number = one of the protocols in [this list](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_IP_protocol_numbers)
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* 4 = IPv4
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* 6 = IPv6
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* if using filtering, when you un/reinstall NetGuard, remember to RE-allow NetGuard in AFWall+
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* if using filtering, applications _need_ VPN internet access (check the box to show that option in AFWall+ settings)
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<a name="FAQ31"></a>
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**(31) Which hosts file should I use?**
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There is no conclusive answer to this question, but my advice is to use a hosts file which is at least maintained.
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You can find some suggestions [here](https://github.com/M66B/NetGuard/issues/277),
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where you also can find which hosts file *netguard.me/hosts* serves.
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<br />
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**If you didn't find the answer to your question, you can ask your questions [here](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3233012)**.
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Requirements:
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* Android 5.0 or later
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* Android 4.0 or later
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* A [compatible device](#compatibility)
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Downloads:
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* [GitHub](https://github.com/M66B/NetGuard/releases)
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* [On Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.faircode.netguard) (stable)
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* [On Google Play](https://play.google.com/apps/testing/eu.faircode.netguard) (beta)
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* [F-Droid](https://f-droid.org/repository/browse/?fdfilter=netguard&fdid=eu.faircode.netguard) (unsupported)
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* [XDA Labs App](http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/labs-t3241866) ([web page](https://labs.xda-developers.com/store/app/eu.faircode.netguard))
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Usage:
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* Orange = denied internet access
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* Green = allowed internet access
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<img src="screenshot1.png" width="320" height="569" />
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<img src="https://raw.githubusercontent.com/M66B/NetGuard/master/screenshots/01-main.png" width="320" height="569" />
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<img src="https://raw.githubusercontent.com/M66B/NetGuard/master/screenshots/02-main-details.png" width="320" height="569" />
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<img src="https://raw.githubusercontent.com/M66B/NetGuard/master/screenshots/03-main-access.png" width="320" height="569" />
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<img src="https://raw.githubusercontent.com/M66B/NetGuard/master/screenshots/08-notifications.png" width="320" height="569" />
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<img src="screenshot2.png" width="320" height="569" />
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For more screenshots, see [here](https://github.com/M66B/NetGuard/tree/master/screenshots).
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Compatibility
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-------------
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Devices / ROMs with a broken VPN implementation:
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* Allwinner™ bt1077 / Android ? (reported in the Google Play™ store app) (all traffic blocked)
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* Asus™ ZenFone 2 / Android 5.0.2, [reported on XDA](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=63619542&postcount=121) (all traffic blocked)
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* Asus™ ZenFone 4 / Android 5.0 (reported in the Google Play™ store app) (all traffic blocked)
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* Asus™ ZenFone 5 / Android 5.0 (reported through Google Play™ store app feedback) (VPN prepare fails)
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* Asus™ ZenPad S 8.0 / Android 5.0, [reported on Github](https://github.com/M66B/NetGuard/issues/168) (all traffic blocked)
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* BQ™ Aquaris E5/M5 / Android 5.0.2/5.0 (reported in the Google Play™ store app) (all traffic blocked)
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* Lenovo™ Yoga Tablet Pro-1380L / 2 Pro / Android 5.0.1, [reported on XDA](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=63784102&postcount=278) (all traffic blocked)
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* LGE G Vista / Android 5.0 (reported through Google Play™ store app feedback) (VPN establish fails)
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* Marshall London / Android 5.02, [reported on XDA](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=64778998&postcount=885) (all traffic blocked)
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* Samsung™ Galaxy A3 / Android 5.0.2, [reported on XDA](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=64142621&postcount=509) (all traffic blocked)
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* Samsung™ Galaxy A5 / Android 5.0.2, [reported on Github](https://github.com/M66B/NetGuard/issues/20) (all traffic blocked)
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* Samsung™ Galaxy Note3 / Android 5.0 (reported through Google Play™ store app feedback) (VPN prepare fails)
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* Samsung™ Galaxy Note4 / Android 5.1.1 (reported through Google Play™ store app feedback and on XDA) (telephone unresponsive)
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* Samsung™ Galaxy Note5 / Android ? (reported through Google Play™ store app feedback and on XDA) (?)
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* Samsung™ Galaxy S5 / Android ? [reported on Github](https://github.com/M66B/NetGuard/issues/223) (VPN start fails on boot)
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* Samsung™ Galaxy Tab S4 / Android ? (reported in the Google Play™ store app) (VPN start fails on boot)
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* Sony™ Xperia™ M4 Aqua Dual / Android 5.0 (reported in the Google Play™ store app) (all traffic blocked)
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* Symphony Teleca™ / Micromax™ Canvas Knight 2 E471 / Android 5.0.2 (reported by e-mail) (VPN establish fails)
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* TCT Mobile Limited™ (Alcatel) 6039Y / Android / Android 5.0 (reported in the Google Play™ store app) (all traffic blocked)
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* TCT Mobile Limited™ (Alcatel) OneTouch Idol 3 / Android 5.0.2 (reported in the Google Play™ store app) (all traffic blocked)
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NetGuard will crash when the package *com.android.vpndialogs* has been removed or otherwise is unavailable.
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Wi-Fi/USB tethering and Wi-Fi will not work when NetGuard is enabled due to a bug in Android ([issue](https://github.com/M66B/NetGuard/issues/42)).
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Unfortunately it is not possible to workaround any of these Android problems.
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<a name="FAQ"></a>
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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<a name="FAQ4"></a>
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[**(4) Will NetGuard use extra battery power?**](https://github.com/M66B/NetGuard/blob/master/FAQ.md#FAQ4)
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<a name="FAQ5"></a>
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[**(5) Can you add usage statistics?**](https://github.com/M66B/NetGuard/blob/master/FAQ.md#FAQ5)<br />
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[**(5) Can you add popups to allow/block applications?**](https://github.com/M66B/NetGuard/blob/master/FAQ.md#FAQ5)<br />
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[**(5) Can you add selective allowing/blocking applications/IP addresses?**](https://github.com/M66B/NetGuard/blob/master/FAQ.md#FAQ5)
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<a name="FAQ6"></a>
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[**(6) Will NetGuard send my internet traffic to an external (VPN) server?**](https://github.com/M66B/NetGuard/blob/master/FAQ.md#FAQ6)
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[**(10) Will you provide a Tasker plug-in?**](https://github.com/M66B/NetGuard/blob/master/FAQ.md#FAQ10)
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<a name="FAQ12"></a>
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[**(12) Can you add on demand asking to block/allow access?**](https://github.com/M66B/NetGuard/blob/master/FAQ.md#FAQ12)
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[**(13) How can I remove the ongoing NetGuard entry in the notification screen?**](https://github.com/M66B/NetGuard/blob/master/FAQ.md#FAQ13)
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<a name="FAQ30"></a>
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[**(30) Can I also run AFWall+ on the same device?**](https://github.com/M66B/NetGuard/blob/master/FAQ.md#FAQ30)
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<a name="FAQ31"></a>
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[**(31) Which hosts file should I use?**](https://github.com/M66B/NetGuard/blob/master/FAQ.md#FAQ31)
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Permissions
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* Translations to other languages are welcomed
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* You can translate online [here](https://crowdin.com/project/netguard/)
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* If your language is not listed, please send a message to marcel(plus)netguard(at)faircode(dot)eu
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Current translations:
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1. Arabic
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1. Simplified Chinese
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1. Czech
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1. Danish
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1. Dutch
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1. English
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1. French
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1. German
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1. Greek
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1. Hungarian
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1. Italian
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1. Japanese
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1. Korean
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1. Polish
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1. Portuguese/Brazilian
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1. Romanian
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1. Russian
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1. Slovak
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1. Spanish
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1. Turkish
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1. Ukrainian
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You can see the actual status of all translations [here](https://crowdin.com/project/netguard).
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* You can see the status of all translations [here](https://crowdin.com/project/netguard).
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Please note that you agree to the license below by contributing, including the copyright.
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[GNU General Public License version 3](http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl.txt)
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Copyright (c) 2015 Marcel Bokhorst ([M66B](http://forum.xda-developers.com/member.php?u=2799345))
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Copyright (c) 2015-2016 Marcel Bokhorst ([M66B](http://forum.xda-developers.com/member.php?u=2799345))
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All rights reserved
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