2 Ways to Block Apps From Accessing Internet on Android

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Method 1: Use In-Built Settings to Block Internet Access

Some custom skins on Android have an in-built option to disableinternet access for apps. Here’s how you can access it.

Step 1:Open theSettingsapp on your phone and head toApps>App management.

Step 2:Find the app you want to block internet access. Tap on it.

Step 3:Select theData usageoption. Then, turn off theDisable mobile dataandDisable Wi-Fitoggles.

While this is the best way to block internet access from apps, this option isn’t present on all phones and versions of Android. Hence, the next best solution is to use a third-party app that works universally on all phones.

Method 2: Use the NetGuard App

NetGuard is a free app that you can download from the Play Store. It helps you block internet access to apps on your phone. Here’s how you can use it.

Step 1:Head to the Play Store on your phone anddownload the NetGuard app.

Step 2:Open the app once installed and selectI Agree.

Step 3:All the apps installed on your phone will be listed and you will see two green icons listed next to each app.

Step 4:Tap the respective icons next to the app you want to disable internet access to. If you want to disable internet access completely, tap on both icons.

Step 5:Tap on the switch in the top-left corner to enable NetGuard and hitOK.

Step 6:You will now see a connection request telling you that NetGuard is trying to set up a VPN connection. Tap onOK.

Step 7:Another prompt will now pop up asking you to disable battery optimization. SelectOKto proceed.

Step 8:In the screen that opens, use the drop-down menu to selectAll apps.

Step 9:Tap onNetGuard, selectDon’t optimize, and hitDone.

You will now see that NetGuard is active and the selected app does not have internet access. You can verify that NetGuard is active by looking for thekey icon in the notification centerindicating that a VPN is active.

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Last updated on 03 September, 2024

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