Droid Wall - Android Firewall [v1.3.6]

[rodrigo.zr]

I don't have an unlimited data plan, so I was quite frustrated to see that my G1 was consuming lots of megabytes in the background (also draining battery too fast).

To solve this problem, I wrote this iptables front-end to block undesired applications from accessing the network.

Droid Wall - Android Firewall is a front-end application for the powerful iptables Linux firewall. It allows you to restrict which applications are permitted to access your data networks. This is the perfect solution if you don't have an unlimited data plan, or just wants to see your battery lasting longer.

IMPORTANT: Root access required

Project home:
http://code.google.com/p/droidwall/
or
http://droidwall.googlecode.com/

UPDATE: Thanks to Geniusdog254, this application is now on the Market with the name Droid Wall (Root Required).
You can also download the ".apk" from the site and install it.
After installing, press menu an click Help for an explanation on how to use it.

UPDATE: I just uploaded version 1.3.6 to the project site. You can check the changelog here.

I hope this will help other people.
RZR

[ubernicholi]

I'm sure a lot of seople will find this useful, however you should move you post to the games and programs forum. This is for rom delvelopment. Not trying to be rude, just a PSA before the mods move it.

On the top righthand side of you post you will see a triangle with a exclimation mark. Click it and ask a mod to move your thread to the appropriate forum.

If I ever have to drop my unlimetd plan I will be looking for a program like yours. Keep it updated and good luck

[Twister360]

I like the idea, I'm going to install it right now!

[g4m3rz]

nice idea.. might even increase some battery life by preventing apps from accessing the net behind your back

[smsrat84]

RIght on, gonna give it a shot, tired of my dead battery all the time

[rodrigo.zr]

Originally Posted by ubernicholi I'm sure a lot of seople will find this useful, however you should move you post to the games and programs forum. This is for rom delvelopment. Not trying to be rude, just a PSA before the mods move it. On the top righthand side of you post you will see a triangle with a exclimation mark. Click it and ask a mod to move your thread to the appropriate forum. If I ever have to drop my unlimetd plan I will be looking for a program like yours. Keep it updated and good luck

Sorry for the wrong place, I have already requested it to be moved to a more appropriate forum.
Thanks.

[rgv151]

best ever project, I had the same idea with you, but currently I don't have much time to action.
Will folowing your project.

[jashsu]

Originally Posted by rodrigo.zr Sorry for the wrong place, I have already requested it to be moved to a more appropriate forum. Thanks.

A very nice first post. Welcome to xda.

[johnnylicious]

very nice can't wait to see more development from this.

hope i can save on my battery also lol

[shotad]

can I just download the apk file click and install instead of pushing through adb?