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NetGuard

Marcel Bokhorst (M66B)

A simple way to block access to the internet per application

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About NetGuard

NetGuard provides simple and advanced ways to block access to the internet - no root required.

Applications and addresses can individually be allowed or denied access to your Wi-Fi and/or mobile connection.

Blocking access to the internet can help:

reduce your data usage save your battery increase your privacy

Features:

Simple to use No root required 100% open source No calling home No tracking or analytics No advertisements Actively developed and supported Android 5.1 and later supported IPv4/IPv6 TCP/UDP supported Tethering supported Optionally allow when screen on Optionally block when roaming Optionally block system applications Optionally notify when an application accesses the internet Optionally record network usage per application per address Material design theme with light and dark theme

PRO features:

Log all outgoing traffic; search and filter access attempts; export PCAP files to analyze traffic Allow/block individual addresses per application New application notifications; configure NetGuard directly from the notification Display network speed graph in a status bar notification Select from five additional themes in both light and dark version There is no other no-root firewall offering all these features.

If you have a question or problem, you can send an e-mail to [email protected]

If you like to help people less fluent in English, you can help translate NetGuard in your language

If you like to test new features, you can participate in the test program

All required permissions are described here

How to install NetGuard

  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 NetGuard from your app drawer.

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