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De1984
Doru Moraru
Privacy-focused Firewall and Package Manager for Android devices
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About De1984
De1984 is a powerful Firewall and Package Manager for Android devices with multiple backend support for maximum flexibility and performance.
The name **De1984** is inspired by George Orwell’s novel Nineteen Eighty-Four, reflecting the app’s philosophy of resisting surveillance and reclaiming digital privacy. It symbolizes a reversal of the dystopian control described in the book, empowering users to take back control over their devices and data.
FIREWALL FEATURES
- Multiple firewall capabilities: iptables (root/Shizuku), ConnectivityManager (Android 13+), and VPN fallback
- Automatic firewall method selection based on device capabilities
- Comprehensive iptables method for rooted devices provides kernel-level blocking with superior performance
- ConnectivityManager for Android 13+ devices without root
- VPN backend as fallback for maximum compatibility (no root required)
- Block apps from accessing WiFi, Mobile Data, or Roaming independently
- Global firewall policies: "Block All by Default" (allowlist) or "Allow All by Default" (blocklist)
- Screen-off blocking to save battery and data
- Real-time network state monitoring and automatic rule application
PACKAGE MANAGEMENT (with Shizuku or root)
- Enable/disable system apps
- Force stop running apps
- Uninstall system and user apps
- Works with Shizuku (no root required) or traditional root access
- Filter packages by system/user apps, enabled/disabled state
- Search functionality for quick package lookup
PRIVACY FIRST
- Zero tracking or analytics
- No telemetry
- Local-only data storage
- No proprietary libraries
- No Google Play Services
What's new in 2.7.9
Sort both app lists by name, recently installed, recently updated or (Firewall) configured first #114 Set LAN access with the firewall off or in any mode when root is available; on iptables the Wi-Fi icon shows the LAN state #113 Optionally show apps of other users on this device #109 Search also matches package names #112 Arabic translation #100 Messages that wrongly said the device was not rooted or the mode was set to AUTO
How to install De1984
- Tap Download — the app's official page on F-Droid opens.
- Install it with the F-Droid app (recommended, for automatic updates), or use the download button on that page.
- If Android asks, allow the F-Droid app or your browser to install apps, then tap Install.
- Open De1984 from your app drawer.




