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Athena: Firewall DNS AdBlocker

Block ads & trackers with DNS filtering. Root, Shizuku, VPN. No-root firewall.
Athena Firewall combines powerful DNS-based ad blocking with complete network control. Block ads, trackers, and unwanted connections across all apps. Works with Root, Shizuku, or VPN mode - choose what fits your device.

✓ DNS ad & tracker blocking
✓ Custom & pre-made blocklists
✓ Per-app firewall rules
✓ Root, Shizuku & VPN modes
✓ Network monitor & kill switch
✓ Material 3 design

🚫 DNS AD BLOCKING & FILTERING

Stop ads and trackers before they load with powerful DNS filtering. Block ads in apps, games, and browsers system-wide.

- DNS-based ad & tracker blocking
- Pre-made blocklists (AdGuard, Steven Black, more)
- Custom blocklists - add your own URLs
- Auto-update blocklists daily
- Custom DNS servers (Cloudflare, Quad9, AdGuard DNS, custom)
- Block specific domains manually
- Allow/block by IP address
- DNS request logging
- See every DNS query in real-time

🔥 FIREWALL - THREE POWERFUL MODES

Choose the mode that works for YOUR device:

ROOT MODE (Rooted devices)
- Direct iptables firewall control
- Most powerful option
- System-level blocking
- Maximum control

SHIZUKU MODE (No root needed)
- Advanced features without rooting
- Enhanced firewall capabilities
- Works with Shizuku app
- Power user features

VPN MODE (Any device)
- Works on stock Android
- Local VPN only (no external servers)
- No root or Shizuku needed
- Privacy-focused

🔒 PER-APP NETWORK CONTROL

Control exactly which apps can access the internet. Block apps individually or by category.

- Block apps from WiFi or mobile data
- Separate rules for WiFi/data
- Whitelist or blacklist mode
- System app control
- Show offline apps
- Track install source
- Real-time connection monitoring
- Connection logs per app
- See app permissions

Perfect for stopping background data usage, preventing tracking, and saving battery.

📊 ADVANCED MONITORING

Watch your network activity in real-time with comprehensive logging and monitoring.

- Status bar network monitor
- Real-time connection logs
- DNS query logs
- Per-app connection history
- See which domains apps contact
- Export logs for analysis
- Live traffic statistics
- Bandwidth usage tracking

📡 NETWORK SECURITY FEATURES

- Kill switch block all traffic when firewall stops
- Allow local network IPs (for printers, smart home)
- Block specific IP addresses
- Screen protection bypass
- VPN slot functions
- Auto-start on boot
- Background protection

🎨 MODERN MATERIAL 3 DESIGN

- Material You dynamic colors
- AMOLED dark theme (true black)
- Clean, intuitive interface
- Smooth animations
- Tablet optimized
- Multi-language support

🌐 CUSTOM DNS CONTROL

Take full control of your DNS for privacy and speed.

- Custom DNS servers (DoH coming soon)
- Popular DNS providers built-in:
- Custom DNS IPs
- DNS leak protection
- Encrypted DNS queries (roadmap)
- Change DNS per network

🛡️ PRIVACY & OPEN SOURCE


- 100% open-source (GPL)
- No data collection
- No analytics or tracking
- No ads anywhere
- Community-driven

🔧 POWER USER FEATURES

- Import/export blocklists
- Backup/restore settings
- Root OR non-root operation
- Shizuku integration
- Detailed logging
- Custom filtering rules
- Advanced DNS options
- Developer options

⚡ LIGHTWEIGHT & EFFICIENT

- Minimal battery drain
- Low memory footprint
- Runs efficiently in background
- Optimized for performance
- No bloat - focused features

📱 PERFECT FOR:

- Blocking ads in apps & games
- Stopping trackers & analytics
- Reducing mobile data usage
- Privacy-conscious users
- Parents controlling kid's devices
- Developers & security researchers
- Users who want DNS control
- Anyone wanting network visibility
- Rooted AND non-rooted devices

🎯 USE CASES

Stop App Tracking: Block analytics and trackers in all apps
Save Mobile Data: Block ads = less data used
Parent Controls: Block inappropriate domains
Gaming: Block ads in free games
Privacy:Stop apps phoning home
Security Research: Monitor all connections
Custom Blocking: Block specific domains/IPs
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Versions

Although APK downloads are available below to give you the choice, you should be aware that by installing that way you will not receive update notifications and it's a less secure way to download. We recommend that you install the F-Droid client and use that.

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  • Version 1.80 (306) suggested Added on Jan 13, 2026

    arm64-v8a armeabi-v7a x86 x86_64

    This version requires Android 7.0 or newer.

    It is built and signed by F-Droid, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.

    Permissions
    • view network connections
      Allows the app to view information about network connections such as which networks exist and are connected.
    • change network connectivity
      Allows the app to change the state of network connectivity.
    • run foreground service
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services.
    • run foreground service with the type "dataSync"
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services with the type "dataSync"
    • run foreground service with the type "specialUse"
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services with the type "specialUse"
    • have full network access
      Allows the app to create network sockets and use custom network protocols. The browser and other applications provide means to send data to the internet, so this permission is not required to send data to the internet.
    • show notifications
      Allows the app to show notifications
    • query all packages
      Allows an app to see all installed packages.
    • run at startup
      Allows the app to have itself started as soon as the system has finished booting. This can make it take longer to start the phone and allow the app to slow down the overall phone by always running.
    • ask to ignore battery optimizations
      Allows an app to ask for permission to ignore battery optimizations for that app.
    • use biometric hardware
      Allows the app to use biometric hardware for authentication
    • use fingerprint hardware
      Allows the app to use fingerprint hardware for authentication
    • prevent phone from sleeping
      Allows the app to prevent the phone from going to sleep.
    • com.kin.athena.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
    • moe.shizuku.manager.permission.API_V23

    Download APK 6.0 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log

  • Version 1.5 (205) - Added on Dec 18, 2025

    arm64-v8a armeabi-v7a x86 x86_64

    This version requires Android 7.0 or newer.

    It is built and signed by F-Droid, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.

    Permissions
    • view network connections
      Allows the app to view information about network connections such as which networks exist and are connected.
    • change network connectivity
      Allows the app to change the state of network connectivity.
    • run foreground service
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services.
    • run foreground service with the type "dataSync"
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services with the type "dataSync"
    • run foreground service with the type "systemExempted"
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services with the type "systemExempted"
    • have full network access
      Allows the app to create network sockets and use custom network protocols. The browser and other applications provide means to send data to the internet, so this permission is not required to send data to the internet.
    • show notifications
      Allows the app to show notifications
    • query all packages
      Allows an app to see all installed packages.
    • run at startup
      Allows the app to have itself started as soon as the system has finished booting. This can make it take longer to start the phone and allow the app to slow down the overall phone by always running.
    • ask to ignore battery optimizations
      Allows an app to ask for permission to ignore battery optimizations for that app.
    • use biometric hardware
      Allows the app to use biometric hardware for authentication
    • use fingerprint hardware
      Allows the app to use fingerprint hardware for authentication
    • prevent phone from sleeping
      Allows the app to prevent the phone from going to sleep.
    • com.kin.athena.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
    • moe.shizuku.manager.permission.API_V23

    Download APK 5.9 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log

  • Version 1.1 (104) - Added on Nov 15, 2025

    arm64-v8a armeabi-v7a x86 x86_64

    This version requires Android 6.0 or newer.

    It is built and signed by F-Droid, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.

    Permissions
    • view network connections
      Allows the app to view information about network connections such as which networks exist and are connected.
    • run foreground service
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services.
    • run foreground service with the type "systemExempted"
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services with the type "systemExempted"
    • have full network access
      Allows the app to create network sockets and use custom network protocols. The browser and other applications provide means to send data to the internet, so this permission is not required to send data to the internet.
    • show notifications
      Allows the app to show notifications
    • query all packages
      Allows an app to see all installed packages.
    • run at startup
      Allows the app to have itself started as soon as the system has finished booting. This can make it take longer to start the phone and allow the app to slow down the overall phone by always running.
    • ask to ignore battery optimizations
      Allows an app to ask for permission to ignore battery optimizations for that app.
    • use biometric hardware
      Allows the app to use biometric hardware for authentication
    • use fingerprint hardware
      Allows the app to use fingerprint hardware for authentication
    • prevent phone from sleeping
      Allows the app to prevent the phone from going to sleep.
    • com.kin.athena.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

    Download APK 5.6 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log

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