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# NetGuard
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*NetGuard* provides a simple way to block access to the internet - no root required.
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Applications can individually be allowed or denied access to your Wi-Fi and/or mobile connection.
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Blocking access to the internet can help:
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* reduce your data usage
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* save your battery
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* increase your privacy
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NetGuard is the first free and open source no-root firewall for Android.
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Features:
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* No root required
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* Simple to use
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* Open source
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* No extra battery usage
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* No bandwidth reduction
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* No calling home
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* No tracking or analytics
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* No ads
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* No internet permission required
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* IPv4/IPv6 TCP/UDP supported
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* Optionally allow when screen on
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* Optionally block when roaming
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* Optionally block system applications
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* Graphical network speed display
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* Material design
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There is no other no-root firewall offering all these features.
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Most other firewall solutions will use extra battery and reduce the overall network speed.
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Most of these features are the result of sending selected traffic to a sinkhole, instead of filtering all internet traffic.
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This means that advanced features, like address based filtering (needed for ad blocking), traffic logging, and on-demand configuration, are not possible.
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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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Since NetGuard has no internet permission, you know your internet traffic is not being sent anywhere.
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Requirements:
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* Android 5.0 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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* 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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You can use the settings menu to change from black list to white list mode.
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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="screenshot2.png" width="320" height="569" />
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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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--------------------------------
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<a name="FAQ0"></a>
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[**(0) How do I use NetGuard?**](https://github.com/M66B/NetGuard/blob/master/FAQ.md#FAQ0)
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<a name="FAQ1"></a>
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[**(1) Can NetGuard completely protect my privacy?**](https://github.com/M66B/NetGuard/blob/master/FAQ.md#FAQ1)
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<a name="FAQ2"></a>
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[**(2) Can I use another VPN application while using NetGuard?**](https://github.com/M66B/NetGuard/blob/master/FAQ.md#FAQ2)
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<a name="FAQ3"></a>
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[**(3) Can I use NetGuard on any Android version?**](https://github.com/M66B/NetGuard/blob/master/FAQ.md#FAQ3)
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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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<a name="FAQ7"></a>
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[**(7) Why are applications without internet permission shown?**](https://github.com/M66B/NetGuard/blob/master/FAQ.md#FAQ7)
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<a name="FAQ8"></a>
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[**(8) What do I need to enable for the Google Play™ store app to work?**](https://github.com/M66B/NetGuard/blob/master/FAQ.md#FAQ8)
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<a name="FAQ9"></a>
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[**(9) Why is the VPN service being restarted?**](https://github.com/M66B/NetGuard/blob/master/FAQ.md#FAQ9)
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<a name="FAQ10"></a>
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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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<a name="FAQ13"></a>
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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="FAQ14"></a>
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[**(14) Why can't I select OK to approve the VPN connection request?**](https://github.com/M66B/NetGuard/blob/master/FAQ.md#FAQ14)
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<a name="FAQ15"></a>
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[**(15) Why won't you support the F-Droid builds?**](https://github.com/M66B/NetGuard/blob/master/FAQ.md#FAQ15)
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<a name="FAQ16"></a>
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[**(16) Why are some applications shown dimmed?**](https://github.com/M66B/NetGuard/blob/master/FAQ.md#FAQ16)
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<a name="FAQ17"></a>
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[**(17) Why is NetGuard using so much memory?**](https://github.com/M66B/NetGuard/blob/master/FAQ.md#FAQ17)
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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?**](https://github.com/M66B/NetGuard/blob/master/FAQ.md#FAQ18)
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<a name="FAQ19"></a>
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[**(19) Why does aplication XYZ still have internet access?**](https://github.com/M66B/NetGuard/blob/master/FAQ.md#FAQ19)
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<a name="FAQ20"></a>
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[**(20) Can I Greenify/hibernate NetGuard?**](https://github.com/M66B/NetGuard/blob/master/FAQ.md#FAQ20)
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<a name="FAQ21"></a>
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[**(21) Does doze mode affect NetGuard?**](https://github.com/M66B/NetGuard/blob/master/FAQ.md#FAQ21)
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<a name="FAQ22"></a>
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[**(22) Can I tether / use Wi-Fi calling while using NetGuard?**](https://github.com/M66B/NetGuard/blob/master/FAQ.md#FAQ22)
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<a name="FAQ24"></a>
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[**(24) Can you remove the notification from the status bar?**](https://github.com/M66B/NetGuard/blob/master/FAQ.md#FAQ24)
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<a name="FAQ25"></a>
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[**(25) Can you add a 'select all'?**](https://github.com/M66B/NetGuard/blob/master/FAQ.md#FAQ25)
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<a name="FAQ27"></a>
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[**(27) How do I read the blocked traffic log?**](https://github.com/M66B/NetGuard/blob/master/FAQ.md#FAQ27)
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<a name="FAQ28"></a>
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[**(28) Why is Google connectivity services allowed internet access by default?**](https://github.com/M66B/NetGuard/blob/master/FAQ.md#FAQ28)
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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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* READ_PHONE_STATE: to detect mobile network changes, see [here](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=64107371&postcount=489) for more details
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* ACCESS_WIFI_STATE: to detect Wi-Fi network changes
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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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* Questions: please [use this XDA-Developers forum thread](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3233012)
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* Feature requests and bugs: please [create an issue on GitHub](https://github.com/M66B/NetGuard/issues/new)
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Please do not use GitHub for questions.
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Contributing
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------------
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Translations:
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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 (ar)
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1. Simplified Chinese (zh-rCN)
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1. Dutch (nl)
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1. English
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1. French (fr)
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1. German (de)
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1. Italian (it)
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1. Japanese (ja)
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1. Korean (ko)
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1. Polish (pl)
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1. Portuguese/Brazilian (pt-rBR)
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1. Romanian (ro)
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1. Russian (ru)
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1. Slovak (sk)
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1. Spanish (es)
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1. Turkish (tr)
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1. Ukrainian (uk)
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You can see the actual 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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Attribution
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-----------
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NetGuard uses:
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* [Picasso](http://square.github.io/picasso/)
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* [Android Support Library](https://developer.android.com/tools/support-library/index.html)
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License
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-------
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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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All rights reserved
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This file is part of NetGuard.
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NetGuard is free software: you can redistribute it and/or modify
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it under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by
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the Free Software Foundation, either version 3 of the License, or
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(at your discretion) any later version.
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NetGuard is distributed in the hope that it will be useful,
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but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of
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MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. See the
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GNU General Public License for more details.
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You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License
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along with NetGuard. If not, see [http://www.gnu.org/licenses/](http://www.gnu.org/licenses/).
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*Android is a trademark of Google Inc. Google Play is a trademark of Google Inc*
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