Description
PLEASE INSTALL THE FREE MASQED CRUSADER TRIAL APP TO TEST COMPATIBILITY WITH YOUR DEVICE/ROM BEFORE BUYING THE FULL VERSION!!!**Recommended by Lifehacker**
The Masqed Crusader is a Network Optimization Tool for ROOT USERS ONLY. It increases web browsing speed and privacy. It is the only app of its kind on the Android Market!
What Does The Masqed Crusader Do?
* Improves overall network SPEED on both WiFi and Mobile data (2g/3g etc..) connections by locally caching nameserver data and forcing the use of Google's fast DNS servers. (Can be switched to OpenDNS in Advanced Settings Menu)
* Increases PRIVACY by avoiding the use of your wireless carrier's DNS servers. When paired with end-to-end encryption (i.e. using https when possible, running TOR etc...) this can diminish your carrier's ability to spy on you while using mobile internet.
* In addition, it provides effective AD-BLOCKING functionality by redirecting ad-server requests. (Can be Disabled in Advanced Settings Menu)
The Masqed Crusader requires root, busybox and dnsmasq to function... features common on most modern ROMS. Generally speaking, any ROM that supports Wireless Tethering should work properly with the Masqed Crusader.
Why does DNS matter?
According to Google's Public DNS page: "The DNS protocol is an important part of the web's infrastructure, serving as the Internet's phone book: every time you visit a website, your computer performs a DNS lookup. Complex pages often require multiple DNS lookups before they start loading, so your computer (or phone) may be performing hundreds of lookups a day."
Technical Stuff.
Masqed Crusader uses dnsmasq, which acts as a middle man, between your device and the DNS server. Dnsmasq caches recent DNS lookups locally and uses hashing to quickly search that cache. The Masqed Crusader runs dnsmasq with a customized configuration file that is optimized for use with mobile devices, and constantly enforces its use by ensuring that the device looks to itself (127.0.0.1) for all DNS lookups.
* Some Wireless Tethering Apps also use dnsmasq to work, and therefore will not function when Masqed Crusader is ONLINE.
Explanation of Permissions
Masqed Crusader asks for:
-Storage (writing config files to the SD card)
-Read Phone State (to re-apply DNS settings when the phone changes networks)
-Start at Boot (to reset the status message after a reboot)
***Please remember that network speeds vary greatly and are dependent on a number of factors.***
Thanks to ChainsDD and Stericson for Creating the RootTools framework!
Features We are Working on:
-Autostart after Reboot
-(DONE)User-Selectable DNS Server Settings
-(DONE)Option to Disable Ad-Blocking
-Toggle Widget
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DynamicLynk
Apr 16, 2012 10:30:45 PM
It's does not work, broke my tether! Only way to revert from it breaking my tether was to do factory reset. The undo option in the application did not suffice. Be warned!
Shane Network
Mar 31, 2012 12:40:12 PM
It works !
Gerome
Mar 30, 2012 12:34:46 AM
Good app Great app when its working... just cross your fingers an fly through the net when it does
Fairius
Mar 24, 2012 7:18:06 PM
gg its work with my i9100g..
Tim
Mar 22, 2012 6:28:56 AM
HTC EVO 4g With50% signal I at home got 23kbs download now,same place I get 600 to 1.2mbs does it work? You tell me. Lol all on 3g! worth the 5 bucks
Clayton
Mar 21, 2012 8:12:36 AM
Rating Great application! Works good.
Jasoninaz
Mar 15, 2012 12:09:32 PM
Does what it says Too bad AT&T sucks
Drae
Mar 12, 2012 6:12:36 PM
Nice Nice improvement in speed.
Les
Mar 7, 2012 12:01:49 AM
Fake..... Its not using the Google DNS servers when you select it. Google's DNS server numbers are 8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4, I installed set DNS app and it shows what you are currently using and its not showing the Google DNS server numbers. This app just a rip off.
alan
Mar 2, 2012 12:50:24 AM
awesome! Made my phones data a speed demon!truly beast;)