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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

  1. Tap Download — the app's official page on F-Droid opens.
  2. Install it with the F-Droid app (recommended, for automatic updates), or use the download button on that page.
  3. If Android asks, allow the F-Droid app or your browser to install apps, then tap Install.
  4. Open De1984 from your app drawer.

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