De1984 vs Dumpsys Packages Copycat
Side-by-side comparison of two open source alternatives
De1984
De1984 is a powerful Firewall and Package Manager for Android devices with multiple backend support for maximum flexibility and performance. The name **De1984** is inspired by George Orwell’s novel Nineteen Eighty-Four, reflecting the app’s philosophy of resisting surveillance and reclaiming digital privacy. It symbolizes a reversal of the dystopian control described in the book, empowering users to take back control over their devices and data. FIREWALL FEATURES - Multiple firewall capabilities: iptables (root/Shizuku), ConnectivityManager (Android 13+), and VPN fallback - Automatic firewall method selection based on device capabilities - Comprehensive iptables method for rooted devices provides kernel-level blocking with superior performance - ConnectivityManager for Android 13+ devices without root - VPN backend as fallback for maximum compatibility (no root required) - Block apps from accessing WiFi, Mobile Data, or Roaming independently - Global firewall policies: "Block All by Default" (allowlist) or "Allow All by Default" (blocklist) - Screen-off blocking to save battery and data - Real-time network state monitoring and automatic rule application PACKAGE MANAGEMENT (with Shizuku or root) - Enable/disable system apps - Force stop running apps - Uninstall system and user apps - Works with Shizuku (no root required) or traditional root access - Filter packages by system/user apps, enabled/disabled state - Search functionality for quick package lookup PRIVACY FIRST - Zero tracking or analytics - No telemetry - Local-only data storage - No proprietary libraries - No Google Play Services - 100% open source (MIT License) - Buildable from source REQUIREMENTS - Android 8.0 (API 26) or higher - For iptables firewall: Root access OR Shizuku in root mode - For ConnectivityManager firewall: Shizuku + Android 13+ - For VPN firewall: VPN permission (no root required, works on all Android versions) - For package management: Shizuku or root access PERMISSIONS - ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE: Monitor network connectivity for automatic rule application - BIND_VPN_SERVICE: Create local VPN for VPN-based firewall backend - QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES: View all installed apps - POST_NOTIFICATIONS: Show notifications for new app installations (optional) - RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED: Auto-start firewall on device boot - Shizuku or root access: For iptables firewall and package management (optional) OPEN SOURCE Source code: https://github.com/dorumrr/de1984 License: MIT Issues: https://github.com/dorumrr/de1984/issues Late nights for brighter days. Created by Doru Moraru
Dumpsys Packages Copycat
With the introduction of the QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES permission, as far as I understand, it became impossible to use built-in tools to list and inspect installed packages. (Please let me know if you are aware of another workaround.) That is, of course, assuming you don't have access to root privileges. However, you might not desire to root your phone, either because it can turn out to be quite difficult to achieve, or because it has numerous disadvantages in itself, anyway. Another option is to connect to the phone via Android Debug Bridge (ADB) and run: adb shell dumpsys | sed -n '/^Packages:/,/^[[:space:]]*$/p' The command prints the "Packages" section from dumpsys, which contains detailed information about every installed package. It works, but the downside is obvious: You need an extra device to connect and run adb. This app strives to reproduce the output from above command, right on your phone - neither root privileges nor ADB required - using only API calls and the QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES permission.
| Feature | De1984 | Dumpsys Packages Copycat |
|---|---|---|
| License | MIT | Apache-2.0 |
| Install sources | F-DroidGitHubIzzyOnDroid | F-DroidGitHub |
| Categories | Password ManagerProductivityFirewallDev ToolsBrowser | Password ManagerProductivityDev Tools |
| Features | Ad-FreeOpen SourceNo Tracking | Ad-FreeOpen SourceNo Tracking |
| Platforms | Android | Android |
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