Axel (@tetrapyloctomist@muenchen.social)
Föderation DE Di 22.08.2023 22:31:57
@Andreas_Sturm
@IzzyOnDroid
Thanks for sharing this!
Just for my understanding as a non-expert user: Is there a benefit for me using #TrackerControl on an #Android without #root access in comparison to using e.g. #NetGuard?
diesUndDas (@Andreas_Sturm@mastodon.social)
Föderation DE Di 22.08.2023 22:47:33
@tetrapyloctomist @IzzyOnDroid trackercontrol will show you the service(names) / api which are potentually called, it is easier to understand. netguard will show you the internet adresses sending requests to, you have to investigate the service / api by your own. netguard could inform you about (app) network connection if it occurs.
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Axel (@tetrapyloctomist@muenchen.social)
Föderation DE Di 22.08.2023 23:30:56
@Andreas_Sturm @IzzyOnDroid
So if I understand it correctly #TrackerControl rather delivers high-level information, but I cannot actively intervene any tracking processes?
I realize that blocking trackers with #NetGuard can be cumbersome, especially when there's only IP-adresses in the logs - but at least I can block some of the unwanted traffic...
IzzyOnDroid ✅ (@IzzyOnDroid@floss.social)
Föderation DE Mi 23.08.2023 09:10:23
@tetrapyloctomist Looks like you've missed the "Block" toggle at each tracker (see screenshots)? @Andreas_Sturm
diesUndDas (@Andreas_Sturm@mastodon.social)
Föderation DE Mi 23.08.2023 09:39:25
@IzzyOnDroid @tetrapyloctomist They are only shown, if trackercontrol is logging, the blocking feature is activated and the specific app is running...
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IzzyOnDroid ✅ (@IzzyOnDroid@floss.social)
Föderation DE Mi 23.08.2023 01:09:41
@tetrapyloctomist I'd say give it a try and report back 
I do no longer get any apps from Play, so I hardly need those. Just an AdBlocker in case I visit a website (my devices are rooted, so that's AdAware). But I know Konrad (TrackerControl) and trust him, so I can recommend giving his app a try. Integrates with NeoStore (for F-Droid) btw. @Andreas_Sturm
Axel (@tetrapyloctomist@muenchen.social)
Föderation DE Do 24.08.2023 11:57:42
Thanks for your input, @IzzyOnDroid - I'll give it a shot on my tablet when I get home next week 
@Andreas_Sturm