Roaming Guard

The app guards the data connection when roaming

Roaming Guard - Protect Your Data Roaming

"Roaming Guard" is an Android app that monitors your roaming status, automatically turning off data connections on unapproved networks for Android 4.4.4 and lower. For Android 5.0 and higher, it sends notifications when you roam on unapproved networks, requiring manual control. The app also includes caller ID functionality, revealing the identity of incoming calls from numbers not saved in your contacts. Ideal for frequent border crossers, it ensures you stay informed and protected from data costs.

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By: Quan Software

Users: 20,114

Rating: 4.45

(147)

Version: 1.7.4 (Last updated: 2022-02-05)

Creation date: 2014-12-14

Email: qu*****@gmail.com

URLs: Privacy policy

Permissions

Phone: read phone status and identity

Device ID & call information: read phone status and identity

Other:

view network connections
change network connectivity
full network access
run at startup
control vibration

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Roaming Guard keeps track of when the phone is roaming. This is very useful since the user does not have to worry about roaming. Just setup the Roaming Guard once and then leave the app running in the background and don't worry about data costs. The typical user is the one that crosses the border often while commuting to work.

Android 4.4.4 and lower versions:
When roaming and the network hasn't been approved during the setup, the phone will automatically turn off the data connection. When the phone is again connected to a network that has been approved, it automatically turns on the data connection.

Android 5.0 and higher versions:
Due to permission changes on the android platform it is not possible to turn data connection on and off automatically. Therefore the user will be informed via notifications when roaming happens on an not approved network. The user will then have to turn off the roaming connection manually.

As an additional feature the app has caller ID information. This is a feature that shows who is calling even though the number is not in users phone book.

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Pros

Helps users avoid extra roaming fees by warning when in non-approved networks.
Has a clean user interface.
Useful for those on limited country roaming packages.
Effective in notifying users about roaming status and controlling data settings.

Cons

App has bugs and sometimes does not launch or function properly.
Does not automatically enable data when back on a home network.
Lacks customization options for selecting specific operators or toggling data transfer.
Pop-up notifications can be disruptive, especially during navigation.

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