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Still waiting for Apple to allow restricting network access (both cellular and WiFi) for specific apps on all devices, not just those sold in China: https://app

by miles 4y ago

Still waiting for Apple to allow restricting network access (both cellular and WiFi) for specific apps on all devices, not just those sold in China: https://apple.stackexchange.com/a/312430/51806 https://apple.stackexchange.com/a/312430/51806 .

nr2x 4y ago
Since day one I’ve wanted this!!
Melatonic 4y ago
Seriously. Android has had these kinds of settings for awhile. iOS is behind the times on permission management
- ajvs 4y ago
  This is actually a custom ROM feature, vanilla Android doesn't have it. You might be using LineageOS/GrapheneOS/etc.
traceroute66 4y ago
> Still waiting for Apple to allow restricting network access (both cellular and WiFi) for specific apps on all devices I think you will find you are partially mistaken here. Apple have provided the ability to disable cellular access from day one. Its right there for you as an option and has always been there (look under Settings->Mobile Data, you can toggle on/off for each specific app). Additionally, Apple have always provided the ability to disable background data refresh for apps. In other words, this takes you 3/4 of the way to providing the ability to restrict WiFi access. I know its cool to Apple bash, but at least get your facts right before you jump on the bandwagon.
- smileybarry 4y ago
  That's still not good enough, and not what they meant at all. Disabling network access entirely is a great safety switch for apps that claim to be offline-only, or to ensure apps literally can't send your data away. I knew I'd trust a lot more apps this way.
- max51 4y ago
  >Apple have provided the ability to disable cellular access from day one. That's not what he's talking about. I can't block a specific app I don't trust without blocking the internet for the entire phone. On Android, you can download firewalls that allows you to turn on or off internet access for each apps individually.
  - traceroute66 4y ago
    - smileybarry 4y ago
      No, you’re just refusing to understand what he meant, just to be “right”. You cannot fully block an app’s internet access. You can disable its cellular data permission, and you can disable background refresh, but as long as you’re connected to Wi-Fi the app can use the internet. You would have to manually disconnect from Wi-Fi every time you wanted to use the app. And yes, I own an iPhone.

by miles 4y ago

nr2x 4y ago

Since day one I’ve wanted this!!

Melatonic 4y ago

Seriously. Android has had these kinds of settings for awhile. iOS is behind the times on permission management

ajvs 4y ago
This is actually a custom ROM feature, vanilla Android doesn't have it. You might be using LineageOS/GrapheneOS/etc.

traceroute66 4y ago

> Still waiting for Apple to allow restricting network access (both cellular and WiFi) for specific apps on all devices I think you will find you are partially mistaken here. Apple have provided the ability to disable cellular access from day one. Its right there for you as an option and has always been there (look under Settings->Mobile Data, you can toggle on/off for each specific app). Additionally, Apple have always provided the ability to disable background data refresh for apps. In other words, this takes you 3/4 of the way to providing the ability to restrict WiFi access. I know its cool to Apple bash, but at least get your facts right before you jump on the bandwagon.

smileybarry 4y ago
That's still not good enough, and not what they meant at all. Disabling network access entirely is a great safety switch for apps that claim to be offline-only, or to ensure apps literally can't send your data away. I knew I'd trust a lot more apps this way.
max51 4y ago
>Apple have provided the ability to disable cellular access from day one. That's not what he's talking about. I can't block a specific app I don't trust without blocking the internet for the entire phone. On Android, you can download firewalls that allows you to turn on or off internet access for each apps individually.
- traceroute66 4y ago
  - smileybarry 4y ago
    No, you’re just refusing to understand what he meant, just to be “right”. You cannot fully block an app’s internet access. You can disable its cellular data permission, and you can disable background refresh, but as long as you’re connected to Wi-Fi the app can use the internet. You would have to manually disconnect from Wi-Fi every time you wanted to use the app. And yes, I own an iPhone.