Selectively disabling Mobile Data - Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

How can I selectively disable Mobile Data for Apps (Just like in iOS) ?
The complete disabling of "background data" doesn't suit my purpose.

Settings, data usage, cellular data toggle
That's one way.
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hacksome said:
How can I selectively disable Mobile Data for Apps (Just like in iOS) ?
The complete disabling of "background data" doesn't suit my purpose.
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If you don't mind installing another application. I would recommend MobiWol. Just turn on the VPN and select the apps that you do not want using any Cellular data.

chichu_9 said:
If you don't mind installing another application. I would recommend MobiWol. Just turn on the VPN and select the apps that you do not want using any Cellular data.
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Thanks I shall try that out. Is that a VPN to trust or just a local Android VPN? The App's ratings are just around 3.x.

App info/Data usage/Restrict app background data

hacksome said:
Thanks I shall try that out. Is that a VPN to trust or just a local Android VPN? The App's ratings are just around 3.x.
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It is not a VPN, they are just enabling a firewall and sending all traffic thru the firewall. If you look there FAQ's you can see that information on why they did that. Its because this way you dont have to rely on root to enable firewall

I use NetGuard to disable mobile data on selective apps.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.faircode.netguard&hl=en

Guys... It's built into MM. See my post above.

Solutions Etcetera said:
Guys... It's built into MM. See my post above.
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That's cool as well. But doing it individually for hundreds of installed apps are a chore. Wish there was a centralized place and global policy (just like the other apps mentioned above) to manage.

Solutions Etcetera said:
Guys... It's built into MM. See my post above.
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exactly...
It's better to use what is already in MM.
I use it for an app and it's working well.

It was built in since Kit Kat, maybe before that.

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data usage monitor app - for each app??

Hi
Is there any app that can be used as monitoring the data usage of each application?
On example how many kb using mail app, google talk, google maps etc...
So, per application data usage
Thank you
There was a thread asking the same question a while back and it seems the answer is no
I'd post a link but I'm still a newbie
I would like such a app myself - but as a workaround you can dial *#*#4636#*#* , click "battery protocol" (or something like that, my phone is in german...), in the first dropdown "network usage" and then click on the apps and it will tell you how many bytes the program sent/received.
Nice one, that let me see what it was that was using up so much data.
i have an ap called 1013 in this list, but when I click it, I get an error..
does anybody know what this could be?
because its bar is completely filled!!
there's also a bar for media, thats quite high, any ideas what this could be?
because I haven't used any music photo or movie app since I've stopped charging..
3G Watchdog can help
i have been use it for a month... so far so good
Abomb said:
I would like such a app myself - but as a workaround you can dial *#*#4636#*#* , click "battery protocol" (or something like that, my phone is in german...), in the first dropdown "network usage" and then click on the apps and it will tell you how many bytes the program sent/received.
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Or use the Spare Parts app which essentially does this but in a more user friendly way
I've been using software called Network Statistics. It does exactly what your asking but with a few quirks. It doesn't differentiate WiFi from mobile data so I had to reset the counter when switching from one to the other. The only way I've found to reset the counter is to pull out the battery.
That said, it helped me pinpoint fairly quickly what background app was ripping through my data allowance (foursquare).
It seems the author no longer supports it, but it's still available for 50p. http://www.appstorehq.com/networkstatistics-android-174793/app/buy
awesome app
android.nextapp.com/site/systempanel
Midian666 said:
awesome app
android.nextapp.com/site/systempanel
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This seems to be able to monitor battery and CPU by app but not network use by app? Or am I missing that somewhere?
gervasius said:
Hi
Is there any app that can be used as monitoring the data usage of each application?
On example how many kb using mail app, google talk, google maps etc...
So, per application data usage
Thank you
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I just discovered : TrafficStats
http: androidapplications.com/105333-network-trafficstats-lite
It does the trick for me,
/barfly...
I've been searching for similar apps as well (light weight)
Found another option...
https://market.android.com/details?id=net.ir.apptrafficfree
Seems to use built in data monitored by the os, for ver 2.2 onwards only though.
Cheers
HR
You need root for: eNETraffic
For what I can tell it only records 3G traffic
And it has the option to block internet access per application only on 3G (when on WiFi everyone allowed, on 3G some blocked)
Dan.
I use 'My Data Manager', it shows usaage by app and also by 3g and Wifi and has several months of data backed up.
There's a free version with ads and a paid one without.
See:
http://bit.ly/s86P3V
Or just falsh one of ICS roms. They've built in data usage monitor with limits, monitoring for each app and other cool stuff.
eNETraffic has new update that includes wifi. Works great. Do need root.
LBE privacy guard
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I use an app called Onavo, its really easy to set up and use!
Find it on Android Market, I tried posting a link but keep getting denied. =/
Lord Morpheus said:
Find it on Android Market, I tried posting a link but keep getting denied. =/
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Here is the link.
Onavo is a good app indeed. Clean look and feel and very useful!

[Q] Any app to prevent some apps to get internet connection?

Is there any app that I can use to prevent some apps to get internet connection? either wifi or 3g? I checked here and found about DroidWall? does it work? for example, I'd like to block just WhatsApp sometimes to get internet while other apps still have connection...is that possible? thanks!
saman0suke1 said:
Is there any app that I can use to prevent some apps to get internet connection? either wifi or 3g? I checked here and found about DroidWall? does it work? for example, I'd like to block just WhatsApp sometimes to get internet while other apps still have connection...is that possible? thanks!
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DroidWall, LBE Privacy Guard, and Avast all have a firewall to keep apps offline.
They work most of the time, but right after you boot your phone there's a brief period (couple of seconds) where blocked apps can go online if they start before your firewall wakes up.
I personally use the avast firewall. Nice list of apps given here. Just my two cents. Avast also allows you to specify which type of connection an app can use. For example, wifi only or 3g or none. don't know about the others.
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armydog13 said:
I personally use the avast firewall. Nice list of apps given here. Just my two cents. Avast also allows you to specify which type of connection an app can use. For example, wifi only or 3g or none. don't know about the others.
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The others do the same thing, but avast goes one step further.
Avast splits 3G into 3G on your home network and 3G when roaming.
One question, I've heard IceCreamSandwich prevents previously defined apps to get wifi or 3G, is that right? thanks!
saman0suke1 said:
One question, I've heard IceCreamSandwich prevents previously defined apps to get wifi or 3G, is that right? thanks!
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didnt get u though there is a feature that aloows you to stop background data usage for a particular app....
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i use droidwall....its good uses no memory!!
Sorry, I was saying that if ICS includes some kind of feature to prevent apps to get 3g, for example, configure it to allow just some apps to get 3g data?

Antivirus Software

hi all,
does there exists a security software, that protects also the other browsers- like firefox, opera etc?
Most of the solutions only support one - mostly the standard browser..
sinalco said:
hi all,
does there exists a security software, that protects also the other browsers- like firefox, opera etc?
Most of the solutions only support one - mostly the standard browser..
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NO u don't need any antivirus ...
"NO u don't need any antivirus .."
Why do you think so?
alleshi said:
because this is a stupid question I will give u a quick reply
NO u don't need any antivirus ...
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There is no such thing as stupid question. There could be only stupid answer.
If you don't know how to help or don't want to share your knowledge then don't be offensive at least.
no you don't necessarily NEED antivirus, however you could use a firewall if your so inclined. Alot of the malicious software will want to download onto your phone or send your information to a server over the net. If your meticulous with a firewall you can get a pretty good balance of safety plus access.. I ran one for a while but on an older phone it was a bit slow. You have actually reminded me i may try one out again..
as for antivirus specifically if you want to you can use one, lookout seems to be very good for not slowing yoru phone down to much, antivrus ability and also the ability to have extra features such as phone wipe etc (however android manager can do this for you)
In my opinion antivirus softwares will only slow your device, really you don't need any.
Tkanks a lot for your answers.
however you could use a firewall if your so inclined.
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Yes, it seem to me, that a firewall is more important!
Is ist better to take a firewall with root? If yes - why?
Which firewalls are you using?
I found some:
Root: FWall+ (Android Firewall +), Android Firewall - Donate
Without Root: Firewall ohne Root (grey shirts)
alleshi said:
because this is a stupid question I will give u a quick reply
NO u don't need any antivirus ...
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Please try to be gentle....
This is XDA..
Not a Street near your house...
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firasusman said:
Please try to be gentle....
This is XDA..
Not a Street near your house...
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Lol, you didn't see what was written here earlier, it got removed already...bunch ok kids I think.
Antivirus is not needed
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What do you guys recommend for extra safety if not antivirus? a firewall for example? which one?
KarimSalloum said:
What do you guys recommend for extra safety if not antivirus? a firewall for example? which one?
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There is no need for firewall either if you're not dealing with NSA sensetive stuff. All though firewall wouldn't help much. I don't think there are firewalls at all for android, or what..?
The only issue can be malware wich comes with shady apps. Can be removed with "dr. Web" app
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Hehehe, of course not NSA stuff, but I do most of my banking on my phone, I sometimes purchase stuff using my credit cards too, so I'd like to be as secured as possible. that's about it
Which firewall are you using?
I used droid wall fairly simple interface and I believe it required root..
However a firewall nor really a antivirus will protect you buying from sites online. Of you chose to use a credit card rather than a payment service like PayPal you are only as safe as their webpage and encryption of the specific site with your data
As for banking does your bank have a specific app that will get you away from just the browser webpage?
Also read permissions of the apps you install on your phone of some seem dodge don't install it or revoke certain permissions to stop unnecessary ones I do the latter often as a game does not need to look at your sms nor phone calls so they can be blocked
I use the free version of Eset for antivirus
I use the built in hidden App Ops(activity of built in settings app) for a firewall/permissions management tool
Don't use an antivirus. Period.
aouni_tahech said:
Don't use an antivirus. Period.
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Agree. AV is just hype.
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[Q] block specific App's Data or WiFi access? help..!

hi friends..
I was wondering , is there any App (unrooted/rooted) or Xposed module through which i could block a certain App's Data or WiFi access?
mabr786 said:
hi friends..
I was wondering , is there any App (unrooted/rooted) or Xposed module through which i could block a certain App's Data or WiFi access?
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I would expect XPrivacy to do that.
mabr786 said:
hi friends..
I was wondering , is there any App (unrooted/rooted) or Xposed module through which i could block a certain App's Data or WiFi access?
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https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=fr.slvn.appops&hl=en_GB
this should do the job
jaythenut said:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=fr.slvn.appops&hl=en_GB
this should do the job
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i have AppOps already installed,,
but there is no blocking data or wifi access of a particular app..!
for example.. take Google+
the options are : Location, Read contacts, Modify Contacts, Media volume, Ring volume, Camera, Record audio, Post notification, Modify settings, Keep awake..
thts it..! No option saying "Block 3G data/wifi" ..!
Checking Xprivacy, will report back..!
thanks
Settings > data usage > choose app and deny internet (restrict background data blah blah)
mabr786 said:
hi friends..
I was wondering , is there any App (unrooted/rooted) or Xposed module through which i could block a certain App's Data or WiFi access?
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I use Droidwall from the Playstore. Root required. You can make a white list of apps who are allowed to make use of data or wifi.
radicalisto said:
Settings > data usage > choose app and deny internet (restrict background data blah blah)
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thanks but..
what you said is for background data..! i meant completely block, even if i open the app, it shouldn't access data..!
xclub_101 said:
I would expect XPrivacy to do that.
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wow.. Xprivacy module is nice.. works perfectly..!
:highfive:
I prefer avast. Its free but needs root. It lets you block per app WiFi or mobile access and it has antivirus scanner.

So how do we do Adblocking now that Adhell and SABS are dead?

Hi,
sorry if this was asked before - but now Adhell is dead, SABS is DMCA'd - what can we do for Adblocking now, despite using the Samsung browser with Plugins?
Any other way without root/hosts file? Thanks.
fBx said:
Hi,
sorry if this was asked before - but now Adhell is dead, SABS is DMCA'd - what can we do for Adblocking now, despite using the Samsung browser with Plugins?
Any other way without root/hosts file? Thanks.
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SABS still works fine even though it won't be getting updated anymore. I'm currently still using it.
-Ric- said:
SABS still works fine even though it won't be getting updated anymore. I'm currently still using it.
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Okay yeah, but didn't see any download links since the thread was edited. I'll try to find it somewhere else
Or you could run pihole on raspberry for network wide adblocking rather than individual devices. Plus you can run openvpn so you can browse safely through your home network when off site.
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go to google play look for VPN HOSTS... its an app that creates a vpn on your phone and uses the hosts file you provide and blocks ads just fine.. been using this since it was created and it works great.. no root needed, its a virtual hosts file on my phone.. free download from git hub, its in the description on google play. its free and simple...
use this. follow the adb directions and itll work. its what im using
fBx said:
Hi,
sorry if this was asked before - but now Adhell is dead, SABS is DMCA'd - what can we do for Adblocking now, despite using the Samsung browser with Plugins?
Any other way without root/hosts file? Thanks.
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Try to use Seven's AdClear:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/app-adclear-root-version-ad-blocker-t3309011
adhell 2 works for me
Disconnect pro..
MindTrix said:
go to google play look for VPN HOSTS... its an app that creates a vpn on your phone and uses the hosts file you provide and blocks ads just fine.. been using this since it was created and it works great.. no root needed, its a virtual hosts file on my phone.. free download from git hub, its in the description on google play. its free and simple...
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Yeah that's also a possibility, so you don't need knox license every three months.
blane3298 said:
use this. follow the adb directions and itll work. its what im using
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But that's only a package disable, not ad blocker.
torr310 said:
Try to use Seven's AdClear:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/app-adclear-root-version-ad-blocker-t3309011
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I found notSABS, which seems to be a re-upload of SABS and this works just as Adhell 2 did before.
capuagenclik said:
adhell 2 works for me
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Yeah wait for the next Knox renewal. You can't build new Adhell packages anymore. Of course you could use your old apk and edit it yourself I guess.
Invincible29 said:
Or you could run pihole on raspberry for network wide adblocking rather than individual devices. Plus you can run openvpn so you can browse safely through your home network when off site.
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But that way I don't have block when on mobile data.
Bart3n said:
Disconnect pro..
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I need systemwide, also I use chrome not Samsung browser. Tried it once but didn't like it.
fBx said:
I need systemwide, also I use chrome not Samsung browser. Tried it once but didn't like it.
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Not disconnect pro for samsung browser but just disconnect pro.
It's systemwide
Bart3n said:
Not disconnect pro for samsung browser but just disconnect pro.
It's systemwide
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The thing that frustrates me with Disconnect Pro is that there's no custom list functionality. Otherwise it would be probably the best available.
+1 for Raspberry Pi and the use OpenVPN to tunnel DNS whilst not at home.
Here is the apk for SABS for those that want to set it up
Blokada (www.blokada.org) works really well.
It is free and open source and works across all apps (not only the browser)!
It doesn't require root, supports both wifi and mobile networks, and is perfectly safe and simple to use.
You can make exceptions for certain apps and hosts and it is using Black- and Whitelists.
Just make sure the app gets not killed by battery optimization and things like that (there is a setting to ensure it keeps running - showing a VPN symbol in the status bar).
Best regards
Amber
fBx said:
Yeah that's also a possibility, so you don't need knox license every three months.
But that's only a package disable, not ad blocker.
I found notSABS, which seems to be a re-upload of SABS and this works just as Adhell 2 did before.
Yeah wait for the next Knox renewal. You can't build new Adhell packages anymore. Of course you could use your old apk and edit it yourself I guess.
But that way I don't have block when on mobile data.
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orkavaneger said:
Here is the apk for SABS for those that want to set it up
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now Thank you!
and dont forget there is notSabs
crayonyes said:
now Thank you!
and dont forget there is notSabs
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Anytime dude
AmberLynn said:
Blokada (www.blokada.org) works really well.
It is free and open source and works across all apps (not only the browser)!
It doesn't require root, supports both wifi and mobile networks, and is perfectly safe and simple to use.
You can make exceptions for certain apps and hosts and it is using Black- and Whitelists.
Just make sure the app gets not killed by battery optimization and things like that (there is a setting to ensure it keeps running - showing a VPN symbol in the status bar).
Best regards
Amber
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kinda like what I said about VPN Hosts..... which is free ... you provide the hosts file and you flip a virtual switch to turn in on or off anytime.. puts the virtual private network icon up in the top bar so you know its on ... and its free too ... I like simple and it is...
There you go. there is a new one. its called NotSABS. Its basically the same as SABS but uts been update it from a different dev. Ive been using it for weeks now without having a problem. :good:
https://github.com/GoldenKappa/notSABS

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