I used to use Droidwall with GB but I just can't find any app that works with 4.0.4
ICS system's stock filtering is only good for blocking the background apps but what about the foreground apps? Has anyone find an app that can block apps of data completely, foreground and background?
deaffob said:
I used to use Droidwall with GB but I just can't find any app that works with 4.0.4
ICS system's stock filtering is only good for blocking the background apps but what about the foreground apps? Has anyone find an app that can block apps of data completely, foreground and background?
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LBE Privacy Guard will do the trick.
Did 4.0.4 break droidwall? I recently uninstalled it only because I wasn't using it at all, but it seemed to work fine on earlier versions of ICS when I first tried it.
droidwall requires iptables, maybe you dont have them installed at the moment?
Avast! mobile-security app does the job for me. You can select which type of connection to block (wifi/3g/3g roaming) per app. It also comes with an SMS and call filter as an added bonus.
I just noticed Avast too. Im currently using LBE but I wish it had better batch disabling of certain permissions such as data or location.
Has anyone used both and liked one another better?
I can attest for Avast as well. It has a great firewall. Haven't tried any other on ICS.
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After rooting our phones, there are several apps that still run (for instance AP and AccuWeather) that I never use.
Autostarts is a really great app.
It lets you prevent apps from opening on certain occurances.
For instance, certain apps open on SMS sent/receive or call receive/sent...
It's a great way to keep apps that you never use/need from starting.
I find that this app is still applicable compared to Juice Defender and SetCPU as these newer phones seem to handle that well.
Anyone else find the same?
Thanks for the feedback.
h20wakebum said:
After rooting our phones, there are several apps that still run (for instance AP and AccuWeather) that I never use.
Autostarts is a really great app.
It lets you prevent apps from opening on certain occurances.
For instance, certain apps open on SMS sent/receive or call receive/sent...
It's a great way to keep apps that you never use/need from starting.
I find that this app is still applicable compared to Juice Defender and SetCPU as these newer phones seem to handle that well.
Anyone else find the same?
Thanks for the feedback.
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Why not just get root explorer and delete them?
WhiteWidows said:
Why not just get root explorer and delete them?
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Try it... A lot of them are processes that cannot be deleted.
Besides...
It isn't about deleting apps.
It's about controlling when an app will start (or when it's triggered to start) based off actions.
Why do I need app x,y, z starting when i send a text message? Answer... I don't...
From the market:
Keep control over your phone: See what applications do behind your back.
Shows you what apps run on phone startup, and what other events trigger in the background. Root users can disable unwanted autostarts and speed up their phone boot.
Note: Root-Access *is* required to make changes. Otherwise, this application will be read-only.
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.elsdoerfer.android.autostarts&hl=en
Titanium back up and just freeze them, but I did use ths app and it did make bit up time faster on my evo
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jhgti said:
Titanium back up and just freeze them, but I did use ths app and it did make bit up time faster on my evo
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Let me rephrase as I'm not making my point (sorry!!).
Google Maps will start at bootup... also when you change connectivity on your device.
I only want Maps open when I open it...
This app lets you prevent things from opening based off certain events (boot up, outgoing sms, incoming call, connectivity change, etc).
So freezing or deleting would remove the app that you might otherwise want.
Hope that makes sense.
Oh i see yes that is true some apps will come on as soon as connectivity changes, If find good settings post some screen shot and i will do the same
h20wakebum said:
After rooting our phones, there are several apps that still run (for instance AP and AccuWeather) that I never use.
Autostarts is a really great app.
It lets you prevent apps from opening on certain occurances.
For instance, certain apps open on SMS sent/receive or call receive/sent...
It's a great way to keep apps that you never use/need from starting.
I find that this app is still applicable compared to Juice Defender and SetCPU as these newer phones seem to handle that well.
Anyone else find the same?
Thanks for the feedback.
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This is a VERY handy app. thanks loads. this is definitely a function that android should incorporate stock like they did with task killer
I purchased this app back when I first got my evo and I am now using it with my ET. It is a very handy app to have.
So it doesn't need to verify online?
I'm the paranoid type.
apps that are working perfect right now, do not need to connect to the internet one day and force me to update into a possible (probable) change that ruins functionality, or renders such app useless due to who knows.
IMHO.
They also do not need to one day suddenly shut down, because so-and-so's server won't verify my apps.
So let's pretend that I, myself, am an amazingly successful android app developer..
(starting to like this game already)
And I have a string of aps that require online verification, every use. (Or weekly, montly, etc.)
Each app must connect to the internet, communicate with my servers, and verify app contents and credentials before launching.
This is to ensure that the users of my apps are not only up to date but also legitimate.
If I wanted to remove this process, and instead give my users apps that never need to have network access again, thus never needing to force update..
How would I go about doing any of this?
Would it be to each app his own? Meaning there are many different codings, and checks between separate apps?
Or is there a rather cookie-cutter way to get this done?
Remember these are all my apps, and I have every right to alter them in any way.
Any help or links that can get me on my way?
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I would guess that each app developer builds in their own security measures. Why not just use something like droidwall or lbe privacy guard and deny the apps internet access?
someguyatx said:
Why not just use something like droidwall or lbe privacy guard and deny the apps internet access?
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This works for some, but not for apps that need to verify..
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Well if you can spoof the verification somehow you can modify the hosts file to direct the app wherever you want. You could setup your own verification server essentially.
Google lucky patcher apk
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Is there any way to disable (or block) internet connection to specific applications?
I don't want some of my installed applications to use internet service every time I start running it.
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I don't see anything.
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Oh, do you mean the Restrict Background Data? Is it only for background data and not fully blocked internet connection?
I am looking for a way to fully block internet connection for certain app.
l1k3m1k3 said:
Is there any way to disable (or block) internet connection to specific applications?
I don't want some of my installed applications to use internet service every time I start running it.
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Not sure if these apps are compatible with Jellybean yet, but both Droidwall and Avast will allow you to block internet access to specific apps.
galaxy nexus (gsm) / cm9 / trinity @ 1.4GHz
Droid wall would be my choice.
Do they require root access?
I don't want to root my GNex yet
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Do they require root access?
I don't want to root my GNex yet
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Yes, pretty much any app that can do firewall functions is going to need root access.
galaxy nexus (gsm) / cm9 / trinity @ 1.4GHz
strumcat said:
Yes, pretty much any app that can do firewall functions is going to need root access.
galaxy nexus (gsm) / cm9 / trinity @ 1.4GHz
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Hmmm... I guess I will root then...
l1k3m1k3 said:
I don't see anything.
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Oh, do you mean the Restrict Background Data? Is it only for background data and not fully blocked internet connection?
I am looking for a way to fully block internet connection for certain app.
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Checking it effectively prevents the app from transmitting any data.
I read that Droidwall didn't work on JB? I have Permissions Denied working well on JB: it can not only block internet access for a certain application, but any permission you want.
Droidwall. It works well and it's free
Jellin' like a felon
You can also set up tasker pretty easily to turn off mobile data and turn off wifi when specific apps are opened. Then set up an exit task, so mobile data & wifi are turned on again when you close the app.
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Droidwall does work in Jellybean. I am using it now.
However, you may want to pay attention to this issue:
http://code.google.com/p/droidwall/issues/detail?id=222
Okay, there is now a translated version of LBE Security available on XDA that works on Jelly Bean! It can do this and more (allow and deny all sorts of permissions to applications). It doesn't give you as much control as Permissions Denied, but the interface is MUCH better and faster. Permissions Denied is really too cumbersome to use. I used it for a month or so, but it was unbearable.
Beware with LBE: the version in the Play store makes your phone crash hard if you are on Jelly Bean! You need to download the version someone has translated here on the forum, Google it.
This thread is pretty old, but if you don't want the app to access the internet, why not just freeze it with TB or another like app. This will work for apps that you don't want to use, but it certainly won't work if you still want to use the app.
To be honest I take security seriously and I love applications that help with protecting my phone, what applications do you use?
I just installed lookout security and droidwall, but I'm on the lookout for more!
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To be honest I take security seriously and I love applications that help with protecting my phone, what applications do you use?
I just installed lookout security and droidwall, but I'm on the lookout for more!
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I like to have control and see the Permissions per app.
I use, Permission Monitor. http://bit.ly/UkG58n
Not really apps to secure android, rather the environment where the system is used: setdns, openvpn
Best prot would be kernel
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For firewall I use Avast but DroidWall is fine.
For anti-theft I use Cerberus. Avast anti-theft is good, too, and free, but harder to use.
For WiFi hotspot security, I use Orbot. End to end encryption so your passwords and stuff are safe even if you're not using SSL. Really easy to set up and use.
To get rid of various kinds of crapware, carrier IQ, and commercial trackers/loggers nothing beats Logging Test app by TrevE.
You could use where's my droid and then you can chose what to send to you so your phone rings or your gps location there is also avg that you can access with the pc and wipe your data from a pc or lock it or...
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i know the topic of data usage by os services is an old one. but i haven't found any appropriate fix or solution to this "problem". I'm not sure if it really is one so i'll present my case and you give me your opinion.
my dinc is rooted, bootloader unlocked but s-on.
these are the apps install on it:
camera
linkedin
go launcher ex
messages
my data manager
no lock
opera mobile
phone
play store
quickpic
root explorer
sms filter
superuser
ttorrent
vibrafix
zedge
all other bloatware has been removed sometime back.
the data manager app shows that os services used 5MB in 4 days. i have a very limited monthly data plan and also want to extend battery life.
from the apps list above, no app chews any data on standby. background, autosync is all off. all installed app data usage is reportedly separately in data manager so no app surely contributes.
i couldn't find much so i ran a packet capture app and analysed in wireshark. found 3 ip addresses as destination. 2 of them may be related to go launcher ex and the 3rd one goes to chinacache company. this one i'm not sure of what exactly for. it may or may not be related to go launcher ex.
any suggestions, opinions please?
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i know the topic of data usage by os services is an old one. but i haven't found any appropriate fix or solution to this "problem". I'm not sure if it really is one so i'll present my case and you give me your opinion.
my dinc is rooted, bootloader unlocked but s-on.
these are the apps install on it:
camera
linkedin
go launcher ex
messages
my data manager
no lock
opera mobile
phone
play store
quickpic
root explorer
sms filter
superuser
ttorrent
vibrafix
zedge
all other bloatware has been removed sometime back.
the data manager app shows that os services used 5MB in 4 days. i have a very limited monthly data plan and also want to extend battery life.
from the apps list above, no app chews any data on standby. background, autosync is all off. all installed app data usage is reportedly separately in data manager so no app surely contributes.
i couldn't find much so i ran a packet capture app and analysed in wireshark. found 3 ip addresses as destination. 2 of them may be related to go launcher ex and the 3rd one goes to chinacache company. this one i'm not sure of what exactly for. it may or may not be related to go launcher ex.
any suggestions, opinions please?
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Well chinacache is a huge world wide company that does business with tons of other companies. So it could be just about any app, system or not.
As to stoping them, get an app from the market called permissions. The app allows you to disable or disallow an apk from having certain permissions. In your case if you think golauncher is one of the culprits, open permissions, look for the golauncher app, click on it, and look for and dissable its permission to to use data/internet. As for the chinacache one, like i said it could be just about any app. Adobe, google (firefox), sun (java), and many other major companies use their services. If you can figure out what app it is, you can dissaple its net permission too. The only downside is that the app in question may need net permission to function or for a legit use, if you dissable it the app may not work right or at all.
thanks for your reply! I noticed that OS services data usage is high when apps like opera mobile is used. I'd like to know what data is actually being transmitted. is it some massive campaign to gather personal data for understand some particular metric.
anyway, ill get that permissions denied app. thanks again.
ADR6300 said:
thanks for your reply! I noticed that OS services data usage is high when apps like opera mobile is used. I'd like to know what data is actually being transmitted. is it some massive campaign to gather personal data for understand some particular metric.
anyway, ill get that permissions denied app. thanks again.
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Also i just found another app called 2g,3g,4g Network Monitor. It will tell you exactly what app is using how much data. I see several system apps using data on my setup, dialer storage, brcm bluetooth services, and several others. I have no clue why half of them even need net access.