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NetGuard is possibly the first free and open source no-root firewall for Android.
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Downloads:
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* [GitHub](https://github.com/M66B/NetGuard/releases)
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* [Play store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.faircode.netguard) (stable)
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* [Play store](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* [F-Droid](https://f-droid.org/repository/browse/?fdfilter=netguard&fdid=eu.faircode.netguard) (unsupported, often outdated)
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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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Screenshots:
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<img src="screenshot1.png" width="320" height="569" />
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<img src="screenshot2.png" width="320" height="569" />
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Features
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Features:
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* No root required
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* Simple to use
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@ -51,19 +34,24 @@ This means that advanced features, like address based filtering (needed for ad b
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Routing selected traffic into a sinkhole relies on an API introduced in Android 5.0 (Lollipop),
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therefore older Android versions unfortunately cannot be supported.
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Usage
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Since NetGuard has no internet permission, you know your internet traffic is not being sent anywhere.
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Downloads:
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* [GitHub](https://github.com/M66B/NetGuard/releases)
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* [Play store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.faircode.netguard) (stable)
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* [Play store](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, often outdated)
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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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* Enable the firewall using the switch in the action bar
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* Allow/deny Wi-Fi/mobile internet access using the icons along the right side of the application list
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Permissions
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<img src="screenshot1.png" width="320" height="569" />
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* ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE: to check if the device is connected to the internet through Wi-Fi
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* RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED: to start the firewall when booting the device
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* WAKE_LOCK: to reliably reload rules in the background on connectivity changes
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* com.android.vending.BILLING: to accept donations via in-app billing
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<img src="screenshot2.png" width="320" height="569" />
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Compatibility
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* Asus™ ZenFone 2 / Android 5.0.2/5.1.1, [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 Play store) (all traffic blocked)
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* BQ™ Aquaris M5 / Android 5.0 (reported in the Play store) (all traffic blocked)
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* Lenovo™ Yoga Tablet Pro-1380L / Yoga Tablet 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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* 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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* Samsung™ Galaxy A5 / Android 5.0.2, [reported on Github](https://github.com/M66B/NetGuard/issues/20) (all traffic blocked)
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* Sony™ Xperia™ M4 Aqua Dual / Android 5.0 (reported in the Play store) (all traffic blocked)
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@ -89,6 +77,7 @@ Unfortunately this cannot be worked around.
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[Greenifying](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.oasisfeng.greenify) NetGuard will result in rules not being applied
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when connectivity changes from Wi-Fi/mobile, screen on/off, and roaming/not roaming.
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<a name="FAQ"></a>
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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However, applications could access the internet through other applications, like Google Play services.
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You can prevent this by blocking internet access for the other application as well.
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Permissions
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* ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE: to check if the device is connected to the internet through Wi-Fi
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* RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED: to start the firewall when booting the device
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* WAKE_LOCK: to reliably reload rules in the background on connectivity changes
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* com.android.vending.BILLING: to accept donations via in-app billing
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Support
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