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One way to deal with this is to filter all outbound requests and not let the requests that you've identified as "phoning home" to complete. Then, you test the a
by click170 12y ago
One way to deal with this is to filter all outbound requests and not let the requests that you've identified as "phoning home" to complete. Then, you test the app, if it still works you can continue using it. If it doesn't, you find a different service or you consider re-adjusting your restrictions.
Outbound filtering can quickly highlight any app that tries to call home. Luckily, many apps continue working if you block those calls. YMMV.
- dingaling 12y agoSadly, filtering is a privilege only rooted Android users may enjoy despite there being a perfectly functional iptables/ iptables6 instance on every phone. The first thing I do after rooting is install a front- end to iptables and set it to whitelist mode. Any app that has a genuine need to access the internet can then be authorised; everything else is denied. It frustrates me greatly that the ' common user' is denied this protection.