- I am currently using Android Smartphone.
- I am currently having internet access for my Android Smartphone.
- I would like to provide internet access to only a single android application, for example: WhatsApp.
- I do understand that I need to provide internet access to some essential default system apps for the functioning of the phone.
- Is it possible to selectively provide internet access to few apps and not for other apps?
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Is your device rooted? Otherwise, this will only be possible using work-arounds (usually via VPN – no other way known to me without root). Be welcome to check with my list of Internet Firewalls for Android :)– Izzy ♦Oct 7, 2015 at 10:22
1 Answer
Try Opera Max to restrict per app data access to mobile and Wi-Fi networks. The PlayStore description says it,
- Block apps & prevent data leakage:
Control your apps’ internet usage by blocking apps from running in the background that are using mobile data or Wi-Fi without permission.Blocking apps running in the background conserves battery and minimises your battery usage.
If you want to restrict only a particular app follow the steps,
- Open Settings menu > Data Usage
- Select the app you want to restrict the data.
- And select "Restrict background data"
If you are on a Wi-Fi network and you want to restrict the app accessing data in the background using your wi-fi connection, do the above steps in the Wi-Fi Tab to restrict the app access to Wi-Fi network too.
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This app would serve my purpose. But, it says that it will set up a VPN Connection which will monitor network traffic. So, is there alternative to this solution, which doesn't network traffic, as it would affect privacy. Oct 7, 2015 at 9:07
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Based on their privacy statement, Opera Max does not optimize encrypted data. Any data traveling via a secure connection (HTTPS) is sent directly to the site or service your device communicates with. Opera Max never views the contents or proxies information sent through these connections.– LuckyOct 7, 2015 at 9:11
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Now that Opera Max is discontinued, do you have any alternative suggestions? androidpolice.com/2017/08/14/…– mvarkDec 31, 2017 at 16:08