De1984

De1984

Privacy-focused Firewall and Package Manager for Android devices

Doru Moraru App Manager Firewall Internet Network Analyzer Security

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Description

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

What’s new (2.7.5)

- Fixed: Shizuku-compatible apps were reported as "not installed", falling back to VPN mode. It now checks whether a Shizuku service is actually connected #103

Versions

Version Date Size Requires Android Download
2.7.5 current
75c52659e9673d8f…
2026-09-07 6.2 MB API 26
2.7.4
ea1b40ec7adaddc8…
2026-09-07 6.2 MB API 26
2.7.2
f93c1af1c2289fb8…
2026-09-03 6.2 MB API 26

Permissions

What the app asks the system for. Android only grants sensitive access after you confirm it.

  • Network stateCheck whether and how the device is connected.
  • Wi-Fi stateRead information about the Wi-Fi connection.
  • Foreground serviceKeep running in the background, visible in the status bar.
  • FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SPECIAL_USE
  • Run at startupStart automatically after the device is switched on.
  • INTERACT_ACROSS_USERS
  • REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS
  • launcher.permission.INSTALL_SHORTCUT
Show 11 more permissions
  • BIND_VPN_SERVICE
  • Installed appsSee which apps are installed.
  • REQUEST_DELETE_PACKAGES
  • NotificationsShow notifications.
  • WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS
  • CHANGE_COMPONENT_ENABLED_STATE
  • KILL_BACKGROUND_PROCESSES
  • ACCESS_SUPERUSER
  • permission.API_V23
  • Prevent sleepingKeep the device from going to sleep.
  • de1984.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

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