Tracker Control (UPDATE)

https://github.com/TrackerControl/tracker-control-android/releases

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Key Feature Additions

• Tracker activity timeline (with live updates and empty-state guidance).
• Sort trackers by most recent detection.
• Bulk include/exclude apps from monitoring.
• Filter option to show disabled (“frozen”) apps.
• WireGuard support (new VPN option), later improved with a Rust-based engine (gotatun).
• Optional TCP MSS clamp (helps tethering/network issues).
• Improved transparency: traffic log now labels blocked vs allowed.
• Accessibility improvements (labels, contrast, dynamic controls).

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Major Improvements

• VPN and networking:
  • Better DNS fallback (Mullvad secondary).
  • IPv6 support improvements (DNS + routing).
  • Secure DNS battery optimizations (caching, idle socket handling).
  • VPN fail-safe behavior (“fail closed”) and better recovery from tunnel failures.
  • External VPN handling and revocation behavior improved.
• Performance:
  • Batched database writes and reduced network reload frequency.
  • Memory reduction via streaming blocklist parsing.
  • Reduced battery usage (VPN + DNS).
• UI/UX:
  • Full Material 3 redesign with edge-to-edge layout.
  • Timeline live updates and improved navigation behavior.
  • Better feedback (e.g., when app launch fails).
• System behavior:
  • More reliable handling of system apps (single toggle).
  • Respect per-app monitoring settings consistently.

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Bug Fixes (Count: ~30)

Includes:

• Crashes (NPEs, SecurityException, ANRs).
• Memory leaks (cursor leaks, fragment leaks).
• UI issues (overlaps, broken toggles, onboarding buttons).
• VPN issues (revocation handling, restart loops, deadlocks).
• DNS failures (especially IPv6/mobile edge cases).
• Data consistency bugs (stale alarms, tracking logs, Chrome tracking restore).

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Infrastructure, Build, and DevOps (Count: ~20)

• Reproducible builds and release pipeline.
• F-Droid compatibility improvements.
• CI validation and dependency automation (Dependabot).
• Faster builds and improved test coverage.
• Rust dependency upgrades and stabilization of WireGuard bridge.

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Localization / Crowdin Updates (Count: ~10)

• Multiple translation updates.
• Specific fixes (e.g., Ukrainian resources).

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Security & Reliability Enhancements (Count: ~10)

• Hardened WireGuard integration.
• Safer VPN replacement behavior.
• Improved lock handling and connection stability.
• Better handling of tracker ambiguity and shared IP detection.

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Minor / Cleanup Changes (Count: ~10)

• Removed deprecated features (e.g., NetGuard lockdown).
• Fixed metadata issues and unused toggles.
• General polish and consistency fixes.

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