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How to read the block traffic logs

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  How to read the blocked traffic log? The columns have the following meanings: Time (tap on a log entry to see the date) Application icon (tap on a log entry to see the application name) Application UID Wi-Fi / mobile connection, green=allowed, red=blocked Interactive state (screen on or off) Protocol (see below) and packet flags (see below) Source and destination port (tap on a log entry to lookup a destination port) Source and destination IPv4 or IPv6 address (tap on a log entry to lookup a destination IP address) Organization name owning the IP address (needs to be enabled via the menu) Protocols: HOPO ( IPv6 Hop-by-Hop Option ) ICMP IGMP ESP (IPSec) TCP UDP Number = one of the protocols in this list 4 = IPv4 6 = IPv6 Packet flags: S = SYN A = ACK P = PSH F = FIN R = RST For a detailed explanation see here . Only TCP, UDP, and ICMP ping traffic can be routed through the Android VPN service. All other traffic will be dropped and will be shown as blocked in the global traffic
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COMPATIBILITY

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Compatibility The only way to build a no-root firewall on Android is to use the Android VPN service. Android doesn't allow chaining of VPN services, so you cannot use PROTECTDATA together with other VPN based applications. See also this FAQ . PROTECTDATA can be used on rooted devices too and even offers more features than most root firewalls. Some Android versions, especially Samsung's Android versions, have a buggy VPN implementation, which results in Android refusing to start the VPN service in certain circumstances, like when there is no internet connectivity yet (when starting up your device) or when incorrectly requiring manual approval of the VPN service again (when starting up your device). PROTECTDATA will try to workaround this and remove the error message when it succeeds, else you are out of luck. Some LineageOS versions have a broken Android VPN implementation, causing all traffic to be blocked, please see this FAQ for more information. PROTECTDATA is not
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ATTRIBUTION

  Attribution PROTECTDATA uses: Glide Android Support Library
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TRADEMARKS

Trademarks Android is a trademark of Google Inc. Google Play is a trademark of Google Inc
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LICENSE

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  License GNU General Public License version 3 Copyright (c) 2015-2018 Marcel Bokhorst ( M66B ) All rights reserved This file is part of PROTECTDATA. PROTECTDATA is free software: you can redistribute it and/or modify it under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by the Free Software Foundation, either version 3 of the License, or (at your discretion) any later version. PROTECTDATA is distributed in the hope that it will be useful, but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. See the GNU General Public License for more details. You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License along with NetGuard. If not, see http://www.gnu.org/licenses/ .
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PROTECTDATA FAQs

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  PROTECTDATA Please scroll down if you want to ask a question answered, or report a bug. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) (0) How do I use PROTECTDATA? Enable the PROTECTDATA firewall using the switch in PROTECTDATA's action bar Allow (greenish*) or deny (reddish*) Wi-Fi or mobile internet access using the icons next to an application name in PROTECTDATA's applications list You can use Settings > Defaults to change from block/blacklist mode (disable Block Wi-Fi and Block mobile , and then block unwanted applications in PROTECTDATA's applications list) to allow/whitelist mode (enable Block Wi-Fi and Block mobile , and then allow desired applications in PROTECTDATA's applications list). * Depending on the theme you use, the icons may be: Allowed (internet access permitted): green/ blue / purple / grayblue / peach / greenish Blocked (internet access denied): blood red/  salmon / brown / light gold / beige / teal (1) Can PROTECTDATA completely protect my
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PROTECTDATA PRIVACY POLICY

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    Privacy policy Privacy is my policy: I will not, under any circumstances whatsoever, give out or sell privacy sensitive information to anyone, unless required by law.
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