Which do you prefer for Android: Firewall or VPN

[lunarlander]

Hi,

Of the Android firewalls I have looked into, all seem to require setting up a fake vpn. And when you switch over to turn on the vpn, it disables the firewall's fake vpn. Which one is more important to you - vpn or firewall ?

 

[Deletedmessiah]

Firewall and adblockers over VPNs because I only use VPN sometimes when needed.

 

[Paul.R]

Use network connection (from what i remember they don't need a firewall) and bloaka as adblocker(it's free) or even better adguard.

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[HarborFront]

Use network connection (from what i remember they don't need a firewall) and bloaka as adblocker(it's free) or even better adguard.

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It only monitors and doesn't block connections like a firewall.

 

[HarborFront]

Hi,

Of the Android firewalls I have looked into, all seem to require setting up a fake vpn. And when you switch over to turn on the vpn, it disables the firewall's fake vpn. Which one is more important to you - vpn or firewall ?

It depends on your usage. I paid for the VPN and has it always-connected.

I use Blokada only when watching online movies to block in-movie ads

 

[lunarlander]

I prefer firewall, because it blocks traffic coming inbound. Anyone can connect to any app and send over exploits without a firewall. VPNs encrypts traffic, but doesn't block unsolicited traffic inbound. I am not sure if a vpn checks if incoming traffic only originates from it's servers.

 

[HarborFront]

I prefer firewall, because it blocks traffic coming inbound. Anyone can connect to any app and send over exploits without a firewall. VPNs encrypts traffic, but doesn't block unsolicited traffic inbound. I am not sure if a vpn checks if incoming traffic only originates from it's servers.

On the other hand more VPNs are being industry-audited nowadays

 

[Allego]

I use both. I use Netguard (firewall) whenever I connect to public wifi that requires sign in. Then after that, I'll use the VPN.

 

[dinosaur07]

Both. Firewall for app internet control and a VPN when needed.

 

[lunarlander]

@dinosaur07 : But you can't enable firewall and VPN both at the same time?

 

[dinosaur07]

@dinosaur07 : But you can't enable firewall and VPN both at the same time?

No, because both are using the same virtual network feature.

 

[sharonwills]

VPN works for me,and it is working on my computer now.

 

[roger_m]

But if you are interested in more other VPN services you can check the review of vpnservicepro

That site looks like it is more interested in promoting VPNs to make affiliate revenue, rather than publishing objective reviews.

 

[AriDfoix]

all seem to require setting up a fake vpn

GitHub - ukanth/afwall: AFWall+ (Android Firewall +) - iptables based firewall for Android

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Take a look at this, in theory, you could use it alongside a real VPN, or an adblocking solution like Blokada.

Regards,


Unfortunately it is an Android limitation to allow only one VPN at a time

even better adguard.

Sure, under the battery saving I agree, about the filtering capabilities is quite limited to the fact to don't allow creating custom rules, I follow Blokada real closely.

 

[ForgottenSeer 55474]

Hello, I prefer a good VPN-Service, I also have Secureline VPN both on my Windows 10 Home & on my iPhone 7 Plus(the app Avast Security where the VPN is included), I also have SurfEasy Ultra Subscription which is operational on all my Devices.

 

[17410742]

Absolutely use your VPN over an Android Firewall.

if you root your phone, you can choose to use both by using AdGuard Premium

 

[HarborFront]

VPN or SS is good enough for me. I don't even know there is firewall settings in android os

Only Samsung has it. It's in Samsung Knox settings

 

[ZeroDay]

VPN for me all day long.