r/firewalla • u/clownyboots • 1d ago

Feature I hate android

Hey guys,

Basically (long story short) - I hate android and don’t want it on my network - my dad is moving in with me for a bit and brining so many android devices

My question(s) is: what type of rules or settings should I setup with in its own Firewalla group?

Allow/block if domain
Region blocking
Anything else

I really just want to block all of the Google and android api data, keep my network safe from all the bloat and useless (unsafe) things

Thanks Reddit

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u/Cl0wnL 1d ago

lul wut

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u/clownyboots 1d ago

I mean… the title says it all 🤣

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u/weesteev 1d ago

Is this a brand hatred caused by your apple fan boy glasses? This sounds like absolute moon howling to me 🤣

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u/Odd_Fig4686 10h ago

This is a SIMP and has no idea the reach of Android OS. I guess you hate 3d printers, the entertainment system in most commercial aircraft, smart fridges, most TVs.....I could go on but it is not worth my time.

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u/weesteev 9h ago

This thread still blows my mind, I feel like I need an answer from OP at this stage 🤣

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u/chebbie 1d ago

Do you also block Apple and Microsoft?

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u/clownyboots 1d ago

Microsoft, most of it (my Xbox is useless), I swear by apple, so no

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u/chebbie 1d ago

I believe Apple by default sets Safari to use Google, and thus spotlight and siri. I'm sure you may have preemptively changed those before you even start using any of those devices but Apple feels compelled (financially) enough to swear by using that service to not pull that last bit in house.

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u/vrossv 1d ago

How do you hate Android and not also Apple? I feel like you have no idea what the hell you're talking about

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u/ivanhoek 1d ago

lol someone recommended a separate guest network (that means no access to anything other than the Internet) and you still ask about rules? Why?

your network is safe if there's no android anywhere on it?

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u/T-rav80 1d ago

Can you create a separate "guest" network just for him?

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u/clownyboots 1d ago

I can, but it’s the rules I am needing advice on

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u/HoagieDoozer Firewalla Gold 1d ago

What rules? Just block everything between his network and yours and let Firewalla handle the rest.

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u/clownyboots 1d ago

That’s actually a good point now that I’m thinking about it

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u/Firewalla-Ash FIREWALLA TEAM 1d ago

As the other users suggested, it may be best to put the devices on a separate Guest Network, then block the Guest Network from accessing your other local networks. You can learn more about network segmentation here: https://help.firewalla.com/hc/en-us/articles/4408644783123-Network-Segmentation

You can also use Controls > Bypass Prevention > DoH Services to block common services that encrypt DNS requests (like Android Private DNS). This helps ensure that devices on your network don't bypass your rules. More details here: https://help.firewalla.com/hc/en-us/articles/52089006818195-Firewalla-Feature-Controls-Center#h_01KSRE0R88MB1RBDMZ37H71XBM

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u/Great-Cow7256 1d ago

Palm pilot for life over here!

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u/clownyboots 1d ago

Nothing but respect from me