De1984 is a powerful Firewall and Package Manager for Android devices with multiple backend support for maximum flexibility and performance.

The name **De1984** is inspired by George Orwell’s novel Nineteen Eighty-Four, reflecting the app’s philosophy of resisting surveillance and reclaiming digital privacy. It symbolizes a reversal of the dystopian control described in the book, empowering users to take back control over their devices and data.

FIREWALL FEATURES

- Multiple firewall capabilities: iptables (root/Shizuku), ConnectivityManager (Android 13+), and VPN fallback
- Automatic firewall method selection based on device capabilities
- Comprehensive iptables method for rooted devices provides kernel-level blocking with superior performance
- ConnectivityManager for Android 13+ devices without root
- VPN backend as fallback for maximum compatibility (no root required)
- Block apps from accessing WiFi, Mobile Data, or Roaming independently
- Global firewall policies: "Block All by Default" (allowlist) or "Allow All by Default" (blocklist)
- Screen-off blocking to save battery and data
- Real-time network state monitoring and automatic rule application

PACKAGE MANAGEMENT (with Shizuku or root)

- Enable/disable system apps
- Force stop running apps
- Uninstall system and user apps
- Works with Shizuku (no root required) or traditional root access
- Filter packages by system/user apps, enabled/disabled state
- Search functionality for quick package lookup

PRIVACY FIRST

- Zero tracking or analytics
- No telemetry
- Local-only data storage
- No proprietary libraries
- No Google Play Services
- 100% open source (MIT License)
- Buildable from source

REQUIREMENTS

- Android 8.0 (API 26) or higher
- For iptables firewall: Root access OR Shizuku in root mode
- For ConnectivityManager firewall: Shizuku + Android 13+
- For VPN firewall: VPN permission (no root required, works on all Android versions)
- For package management: Shizuku or root access

PERMISSIONS

- ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE: Monitor network connectivity for automatic rule application
- BIND_VPN_SERVICE: Create local VPN for VPN-based firewall backend
- QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES: View all installed apps
- POST_NOTIFICATIONS: Show notifications for new app installations (optional)
- RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED: Auto-start firewall on device boot
- Shizuku or root access: For iptables firewall and package management (optional)

OPEN SOURCE

Source code: https://github.com/dorumrr/de1984
License: MIT
Issues: https://github.com/dorumrr/de1984/issues

Late nights for brighter days.
Created by Doru Moraru