[CLOSED][APP][6.0+] NetGuard - No-root firewall

[kevincop]

Hello there!

Does blocking one domain that happens to resolve to the same IP as another domain make this behavior happen? I hit allow on the particular domain but it still gets blocked and I've confirmed it by looking at the log as well.

Thanks!


PS: I'm unaware of who is doing the hating, but if you're pissing someone off with privacy-oriented software then you're doing it right. If it's still worth it to you, I'd say keep going. The deciding factor should not be the complete morons who think threatening to kill someone is the new cool thing.

 

[wudangnic]

I am going to stop providing support via XDA because I don't want to write in pubic anymore. If you need support, you can contact me for personal support via here:

FairCode - contact

FairEmail, NetGuard, XPrivacyLua support

contact.faircode.eu

FairEmail and NetGuard will keep being maintained and supported for the foreseeable future. I recently stopped supporting XPrivacyLua, though (see the XDA XPrivacyLua thread for details).

You can keep asking questions, and other XDA members might answer your question.

I tried to contact via faircode.eu but i don't see anything else but the donation button. How can i ask for support on this page?

 

[63ck0]

I tried to contact via faircode.eu but i don't see anything else but the donation button. How can i ask for support on this page?

Just go to
https://contact.faircode.eu/
and select the corresponding product from the drop down list.

 

[wudangnic]

Just go to
https://contact.faircode.eu/
and select the corresponding product from the drop down list.

I did that. Like i said it gives me just the option to donate

 

[63ck0]

I did that. Like i said it gives me just the option to donate

You can select a different product (not the ones stating "(without Google Play)" ) or choose "Other" and there you will find the option to contact M66B.

 

[Tom100%]

HI, Love Netguard.
I down loaded the latest Hosts file (StevenBlack). Is it effective immediately or do I have todo anything else?
Do I need to"Import Hosts File" for this download to work?

 

[de_Wolf]

HI, Love Netguard.
I down loaded the latest Hosts file (StevenBlack). Is it effective immediately or do I have todo anything else?
Do I need to"Import Hosts File" for this download to work?

If you have used the 'Download HOSTS file' option, the updated list is active immediately. This is also visually confirmed by the current date/time stamp next to 'Last download'.

 

[Tom100%]

If you have used the 'Download HOSTS file' option, the updated list is active immediately. This is also visually confirmed by the current date/time stamp next to 'Last download'.

Thanks for your speedy reply. Much appreciated.

 

[vmirage80]

Is it possible to do automation via automation apps similar to what the Wireguard app is doing?

 

[fraschi51]

Is it possible to do automation via automation apps similar to what the Wireguard app is doing?

No, because that's a security risk.

 

[vmirage80]

No, because that's a security risk.

How is it a security risk when permission is required to granted by the user to the third party app to change the settings in NetGuard? As far as I know, malicious app cannot change NetGuard's settings unless explicitly granted permission by the user on the malicious app.

You can refer to this thread on how it is done with Wireguard.

Wireguard | Toggle on for mobile data and off for home Wi-Fi

groups.google.com

 

[fraschi51]

How is it a security risk when permission is required to granted by the user to the third party app to change the settings in NetGuard? As far as I know, malicious app cannot change NetGuard's settings unless explicitly granted permission by the user on the malicious app

Ask Marcel (per Mail), perhaps he can explain it to you.

 

[eliyth]

Hi, is it normal for the speed graph to show activity (usually less than a kB, around 0.600) when WiFi and data are off and there are no new items showing in the log? It seems like some sort of connectivity check as it's constant whilst data is off but stops when data is on. The issue is that the activity only shows on the speed graph and not in the log (I have the options set to show all activity including system apps in the log).

 

[pupsidze]

Guys, two questions:

1. When I enable option 'Filter Traffic' the phone loses internet connection completely, there is an exclamation mark on Wifi icon. Latest Android on Pixel 6. Once I switch Filter Traffic off, Internet is back online.

2. Is there a way to route certain application through proxy or tor?

 

[poiki]

I have noticed netguard filtering imrworldwide. I cannot find an app for it and it appears to be coming from root. Is there a way to track what is doing this? I use an unrooted snapdragon Samsung S22 on Android 13.

It doesn't do the same thing on my tab S6.

 

[lukval]

Hi, is it normal for the speed graph to show activity (usually less than a kB, around 0.600) when WiFi and data are off and there are no new items showing in the log? It seems like some sort of connectivity check as it's constant whilst data is off but stops when data is on. The issue is that the activity only shows on the speed graph and not in the log (I have the options set to show all activity including system apps in the log).

Maybe root user communication?

 

[lukval]

Guys, two questions:

1. When I enable option 'Filter Traffic' the phone loses internet connection completely, there is an exclamation mark on Wifi icon. Latest Android on Pixel 6. Once I switch Filter Traffic off, Internet is back online.

2. Is there a way to route certain application through proxy or tor?

Please, search in this thread and/or use the FAQ: https://github.com/M66B/NetGuard/blob/master/FAQ.md

I think you'll find an answer ;-)

 

[lukval]

I have noticed netguard filtering imrworldwide. I cannot find an app for it and it appears to be coming from root. Is there a way to track what is doing this? I use an unrooted snapdragon Samsung S22 on Android 13.

It doesn't do the same thing on my tab S6.
View attachment 5782999

Your android OS, on this version of samsung device, is trying to get the A (IPv4) or AAAA (IPv6) record via DNS query. This communication is blocked by your hosts file.

 

[pupsidze]

Please, search in this thread and/or use the FAQ: https://github.com/M66B/NetGuard/blob/master/FAQ.md

I think you'll find an answer ;-)

Would you mind letting me know FAQ numbers that answer my questions?

 

[TheMystic]

Please see here: https://github.com/M66B/NetGuard/blob/master/FAQ.md#FAQ33

A user requested for multiple profiles feature, and this was the response from @M66B. I don't understand his logic. Having multiple profiles is definitely useful, and having to manually switch profiles is perfectly fine.

Since this app is now only in support stage where no new features will be added (looking forward to Netguard 2), here is one way of having multiple profiles for Mobile Data on any Android device:

1. Data Saver option of OS (should be the less strict/ restrictive option)
2. Lockdown Mode of Netguard (should be the more strict/ restrictive option)

Since Mobile Data consumes more battery, and is also limited in nature, it is best to keep Data Saver enabled at all times, but allow only the most important apps to use data even when Data Saver is ON (this can be configured via system settings, usually found under Special Access permissions).

Use Netguard's Lockdown Mode to limit data access only for very specific and limited number of apps. The list of apps allowed in Lockdown Mode should ideally be a very small subset of the apps allowed to use data even when Data Saver is ON. An example would be Maps when you are traveling. You want Maps to access internet, but at the same time not want any other app to access internet as there is a negative impact on both mobile data balance as well as battery life.

Hope this helps.