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Views on a better firewall app?

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Hi, I wanted to have a firewall because I'm a little paranoid about leaving my personal data unattended. I don't know if that really helps in the Android OS, but I use a firewall everywhere I store my personal data. I'm really used to the clicking upon the pop-ups for permitting a program to perform its function. I've searched on google and the forum but I didn't have any solid results, I would like to have some opinions from the veterans here. I'm really afraid looking at the permissions some apps ask for when installing, even the pre-installed google apps ask for some nasty permissions like google now. Thanks in advance.
 
Sure, firewall helps improve privacy. Personally I use afwall+ (needs root). It allows you to specify which apps can access internet via wifi, and which can access internet via data. Simple and powerful, I also like it because it is relatively open source, with a dedicated thread on xda. There are scores of firewalls on Play, including some that don't need root.
 
electricpete said:
Sure, firewall helps improve privacy. Personally I use afwall+ (needs root). It allows you to specify which apps can access internet via wifi, and which can access internet via data. Simple and powerful, I also like it because it is relatively open source, with a dedicated thread on xda. There are scores of firewalls on Play, including some that don't need root.
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Thanks for the opinion Electricpete. Can you name some firewalls which doesn't need rooting? I would do some search as you mentioned, but your suggestions are welcome. :)
 
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