I'm looking for an app that lets me choose which application is currently allowed to use internet data.
My network operator has high costs, except if you use their web proxy to surf.
So I need a way to blacklist all applications except the web browser, when I'm connected through 3g data.
Can you help me?
By the sound of it Droid Wall is what you are after, it requires a rooted phone but then gives you complete control over what apps can access the internet
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=541380
Thank you very much!
This would definitely solve my problem, unless I don't like to have a rooted phone.
If someone else has any suggestion he is welcome!
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Hi there,
I'm looking for a specific app for my rooted 2.1 G1. I'm on a Vodafone pay as you go thing, and internet/data usage is pricy on this. Is there an app which stops ALL data usage/internet/GPS(Does GPS use data usage?)/etc unless connected to WiFi, in which case it'll allow all that?
Thanks in advance
http://www.cyrket.com/p/android/net.toeach.android.disconnect/
Oh fantastic! I think that might be perfect
One question though, if the APN is off will I still be able to make/recieve calls and texts?
You can also use droidwall. Its really useful and free on market
APN OnOff is no longer free from what I can tell from the Market, but DroidWall looks ideal.
Thanks!
Hi,
Was wondering if you could give me some tips on background apps.
I'm using still stock rom XXJF5, from Portugal's TMN network, and advanced task killer.
What happens is that sometimes the phone gets really hot when in standby, draining the battery and i'm almost sure some background app is using data connection even though advanced task doesn't show it.
If i set it to low, some more stuff shows up...like google maps, daily briefing, weatherbug,etc. But none of them is authorized to update automatically, and background services is disabled.
So, ultimately how can i control the data access for the apps? They seem like loose cannons transmitting data whenever they feel like it. Can anyone give me some hints please? Is there some app to filter which app transmits data?
Many thanks
there is the Android Firewall feature on the home page of the XDA website.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=8386254&postcount=89
you can use that to control network access to your Apps
Thanks a lot for the reply. It seems ideal, but could there be another way without having to root the device ? Perhaps a similar app...
Yep, I'm a newb.. but what's new? ;p
I will try to keep this as short and informative as possible so that I can get some of you to help this gal out- In need of pro advice and amateur instructions..! I know I know I am sure you all get sick of damn newbies cramping your sexy geeky style..
Anywhoozer,
I purchased an unlocked, rooted, and euro flashed 7 inch Galaxy Tab from Ebay
(Which is likely mistake #1!)
I was ultimately looking for a tab with internet and voice calls- the tab has the calling feature but no internet. Says I am connected to the EDGE network but cannot connect to market, login to email, set up accounts, etc. (Just an added note, I could care less about 3g/2g/10g/whatever! I just want internet, speed is nice but not necessary) So the major issue here is when attempting to use the browser, I am redirected to Tmobiles website.
Yes, I have googled "T-mobile redirect" but let's just save time and space and call me dumb
Moving on..
I contacted the seller, he said to download and install root explorer, I did, correctly, (thankful for kindergarten instructions found online) but it did not change anything.
Perhaps you could help me. Here is what I have collected while browsing relative issues via google..
Apparently I need a modem switcher? (How, what?)
Or do I need to change or "fake" the APN settings? (repeat)
Is my tmobile "phone" sim card (which includes a data plan) compatible?
blahblahblahblahblah.. and everything else you have heard before
P.S HELP?
try to get a config sms from your provider... this could help to set up your apn and browser config
gtUser1000 said:
try to get a config sms from your provider... this could help to set up your apn and browser config
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How do I do that?
LOL
Hey!
I'm getting crazy here...
I do not have an internet flatrate on my phone, everything is prepaid, i.e. every time I access the internet via mobile data I lose money !
My provider lets me access facebook for free -> I sometimes use it on the go.
Eventhough its free I lose money through "Android OS" downloading stuff...
I'm using Droidwall and only allowed Dolphin to use mobile data. Android OS still has access somehow...
Does anybody know how to stop Android OS from using data? I don't have any syncs on. Even when using the option "restrict background data" i lose money though Android OS. My Data Manager also just tells me "dolphin" and "OS services"...
Hope you can help!
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My Data Manager also just tells me "dolphin" and "OS services"...
Hope you can help!
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use APN switch https://play.google.com/store/apps/...mJsaW5rZW5saWdodHMuYW5kcm9pZC5hcG5zd2l0Y2giXQ..
xsenman said:
use APN switch https://play.google.com/store/apps/...mJsaW5rZW5saWdodHMuYW5kcm9pZC5hcG5zd2l0Y2giXQ..
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Sorry but this wont help me. I need a diagnostics tool that tells me which app exactly eats my money. Whenever id turn on the apn androidos would still download stuff. I nearly never have mobile data on.
try factory reset
jelle2503 said:
try factory reset
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Thanks for trying to help but you cannot imagine how often i do a factory reset. This does NOT fix the problem of Android OS.
Have you enabled - back up my settings, etc. to my google account ?
In most ICS Rom are widget buttons where you can find "Toggle sync". Disable synchronization by this widget doesn't help?
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Have you enabled - back up my settings, etc. to my google account ?
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Nope, I did not...
Dominik916 said:
In most ICS Rom are widget buttons where you can find "Toggle sync". Disable synchronization by this widget doesn't help?
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I disabled the sync toggle from the power management widget...
Its driving me crazy! :/
Hmm, if you switched off general synchronization and it doesn't help, maybe try switch off synchronize in every application, e.g, weather, google play etc.
It's a bit strange, but maybe it'll help
Don't know if that would help, since i use Droidwall to block all internet accesses on mobile data exept Dolphin. AndroidOS still has access but i cannot figure out why...
Which processes are AndroidOS? Is there any Spy App that could tell me this?
Hmmm.... use a DroidWall from Google Play, if your phone is rooted.
After install, you can precisely set which app would you like to grant net access, and it is possible to allow access over wifi only.
Another what you can try is PermissionsDenied. Here you can set the net access via each app permission.
Now Im saying it thrice. I am using Droidwall!
AndroidOS is still eating my money...
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AndroidOS is still eating my money...
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I guess it's not much solace, but I'm experiencing the same. I know a bit about Android/Linux/etc., so I took a look at the firewall rules. Theoretically it is possible that some packets are leaking through the rules of DroidWall (or the firewall rules of "avast! Mobile Security" ... but they are mostly the same as DroidWall's rules). Later I'll test this by adding a custom rule that logs everything that gets past DroidWall's rules and see if any traffic shows up that should be caught by DroidWall. I'll report back my results here.
Ok, I got to the bottom of this. In my case I was seeing very small amounts of data usage and it was attributed to the "Android OS" app/component in the "Settings / Data usage / Mobile" screen. As it turned out, the small traffic was caused by regular DNS requests (since I had "avast! Mobile Security" installed which always allows outgoing DNS requests ... regardless of your firewall settings).
I wrote a pretty thorough post on my experiences in my blog: muzso.hu/node/4943
P.S.: I do not have yet 10 posts on xda-developers so I was not allowed to insert a proper link to my blog post (but I guess a copy&paste is not too much to ask for if you're interested in the details)
When using WiFi connection having proxy, apps won't work. There is a option to use proxy server but it is limited to only Web Browser which is really highly inconvenient for the users. Even Google Play Store won't work. Today almost every app needs an internet connection and without proxy support we are only stuck with mobile data which is slow as well as expensive.
I kindly request you to add a feature so that we can put the proxy for the full system and not only for web browser. Please consider this issue as High Priority and rectify it ASAP.
anyone please help
On your WiFi connection settings long press the wireless network (the one with the proxy) and it will prompt you to either 'Forget' or 'Modify'. Click "Modify" and then tick the "Show Advanced Options" box and it will show you proxy settings for that network. If that doesn't do the trick then try looking for proxy management apps or VPN apps (bypass proxy completely). I'm sure there's at least a few of those out there.
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On your WiFi connection settings long press the wireless network (the one with the proxy) and it will prompt you to either 'Forget' or 'Modify'. Click "Modify" and then tick the "Show Advanced Options" box and it will show you proxy settings for that network. If that doesn't do the trick then try looking for proxy management apps or VPN apps (bypass proxy completely). I'm sure there's at least a few of those out there.
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it would support only proxy without authentication
Yeah it seems authentication isn't supported in the Android system at the moment so the best choice would be to download a proxy app to do it for you.
mdjabir said:
When using WiFi connection having proxy, apps won't work. There is a option to use proxy server but it is limited to only Web Browser which is really highly inconvenient for the users. Even Google Play Store won't work. Today almost every app needs an internet connection and without proxy support we are only stuck with mobile data which is slow as well as expensive.
I kindly request you to add a feature so that we can put the proxy for the full system and not only for web browser. Please consider this issue as High Priority and rectify it ASAP.
anyone please help
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same here.. i find alot of method to deal with proxy... but lastly i found the solution using Proxydroid search at googlestore... if that doent go well.. try orbot
hello - danielhariri
will try and confirm.
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same here.. i find alot of method to deal with proxy... but lastly i found the solution using Proxydroid search at googlestore... if that doent go well.. try orbot
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I've been using proxydroid for years at uni, as long as your phone is rooted it's the best proxy app I've found
mdjabir said:
hello - danielhariri
will try and confirm.
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:laugh: cheers
For non rooted device you can also use Drony
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2320008
mdjabir said:
When using WiFi connection having proxy, apps won't work. There is a option to use proxy server but it is limited to only Web Browser which is really highly inconvenient for the users. Even Google Play Store won't work. Today almost every app needs an internet connection and without proxy support we are only stuck with mobile data which is slow as well as expensive.
I kindly request you to add a feature so that we can put the proxy for the full system and not only for web browser. Please consider this issue as High Priority and rectify it ASAP.
anyone please help
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Tried both SSL and drony both works fine but only with few apps works.. thanks you everyone.