AFWall+

Security & privacy

Open-source softwareEditorial overview
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What is AFWall+?

AFWall+ is an Android firewall interface that controls application network access using the system's iptables facilities. It includes application rules, multiple profiles, and rule import and export.

Application rules

Multiple profiles

Rule import and export

Is it a good fit?

Best suited to

Rooted Android users setting detailed network access rules

Before you choose

Root access is required for the firewall backend. The paid donate edition advertises additional features beyond the listed free application.

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The application is distributed under GPL-3.0-only. The listed desktop or mobile software can be used on an ongoing basis without a software subscription. Root access is required for the firewall backend.

The $0 price applies to the listed open source application. Root access is required for the firewall backend.

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The useful parts. The trade-offs.

Why consider it

Brings application rules and multiple profiles into the same workflow.

Review the installed applications, create a conservative access profile, and test essential connectivity before applying the rules to everyday use.

What to keep in mind

Root access is required for the firewall backend.

The paid donate edition advertises additional features beyond the listed free application.

How to use it well

AFWall+ fits rooted Android users setting detailed network access rules. Review the installed applications, create a conservative access profile, and test essential connectivity before applying the rules to everyday use.

Root access is required for the firewall backend. The paid donate edition advertises additional features beyond the listed free application. Match the configuration to your needs, and keep recoverable copies of important settings or keys.

A few things you might be wondering.

Is AFWall+ free?

The application is distributed under GPL-3.0-only. The listed desktop or mobile software can be used on an ongoing basis without a software subscription. Root access is required for the firewall backend.

Can I use AFWall+ for application rules?

Yes. AFWall+ includes application rules. Review the installed applications, create a conservative access profile, and test essential connectivity before applying the rules to everyday use.

Does AFWall+ require root access?

Root access is required for the firewall backend.

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