FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

Common error messages:

1. can't initialize iptables table 'filter': Table does not exist (do you need to insmod?) Perhaps iptables or your kernel needs to be upgraded.

This error message unfortunately means that your kernel does not support iptables/netfilter, so DroidWall will not work.

The only possible solution is to flash a customized ROM (or kernel) with full netfilter support.

2. no chains/target/match by that name

This error message unfortunately means that your kernel does not support netfilter owner match module, so DroidWall will not work.

The only possible solution is to flash a customized ROM (or kernel) with full netfilter support.

ROM developers, please ensure that the following configuration option is enabled in the kernel (either built-in or as a module): CONFIG_NETFILTER_XT_MATCH_OWNER

Common problems:

1. I cannot send/receive MMS with the firewall enabled.

Enable the "Messaging" application to access your 2G/3G network.

2. I cannot watch YouTube videos.

Enable the "YouTube" application (for searching) and the "Media Server" (for playback).

3. I cannot use the Market.

Enable the following applications: "Market"; "Media Storage, DRM Protected Content Storage, Download Manager" and "Calendar Sync Adapter, Google Services Framework, Contacts Sync Adapter" (for download)