Adfree Not removing any ad's? - Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi,
Been using adfree for a while now and i have to say it's a fantastic app, however i've been using Leedroid (which is a brilliant rom may i add) and the ad's are getting through on each and every prog which would have them.
Am i missing something or is this little prog come to and end of usefullness ??
Any help would be greatly appreciated as i hate adverts, they're evil

Did you update AdFree's files?

Sometimes it's a cat and mouse deal. Google are always providing new servers to serve up ads from and then you have to wait until the new hosts are included in an adfree update.
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adfree doesnt help with ad's in apps?

eliashadow said:
adfree doesnt help with ad's in apps?
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Ad free removes the ads, from apps
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WorldIRC said:
Did you update AdFree's files?
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Yes, repeatedly, I uninstalled it a few times, even wiped the dalvic cache and other cache on phone guessing it might have helped but nothing, this is the first time it's not worked for me.
dr.m0x said:
Sometimes it's a cat and mouse deal. Google are always providing new servers to serve up ads from and then you have to wait until the new hosts are included in an adfree update.
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Looks like your onto it, i'll wait for the update, hope it comes soon as it's really getting on my tits watching all these ads, Thanks man.
eliashadow said:
adfree doesnt help with ad's in apps?
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Yes it does ! What did you think it did ?
But like dr.mox said it's the host being updated against so it doesn't work until there is an update, u should get it, it's a must for root users unless you hold a certain like for adverts on your device, i know i don't.
Thanks for all these answers, i appreciate it, but is there defo nothing else it could be?

dladz; said:
Yes it does ! What did you think it did ?
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I was quoting another user ...... lol sorry.
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dladz said:
Yes, repeatedly, I uninstalled it a few times, even wiped the dalvic cache and other cache on phone guessing it might have helped but nothing, this is the first time it's not worked for me.
Looks like your onto it, i'll wait for the update, hope it comes soon as it's really getting on my tits watching all these ads, Thanks man.
Yes it does ! What did you think it did ?
But like dr.mox said it's the host being updated against so it doesn't work until there is an update, u should get it, it's a must for root users unless you hold a certain like for adverts on your device, i know i don't.
Thanks for all these answers, i appreciate it, but is there defo nothing else it could be?
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The new hosts are 100% the issue. I have noticed same myself. A couple of days after ads reappear, adfree announces updates were found (if you have it set to advise you) and after updating and rebooting the ads are gone again.
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dr.m0x said:
The new hosts are 100% the issue. I have noticed same myself. A couple of days after ads reappear, adfree announces updates were found (if you have it set to advise you) and after updating and rebooting the ads are gone again.
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Confirmed!
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All sorted now, i checked both of the tick boxes and re ran adfree and rebooted.
All gone now

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Anti-Virus

Do you use Anti-Virus software?
http://dailymobile.se/2011/03/03/google-removed-21-malware-apps-from-the-android-market/
This has me thinking on using one now, do they slow down the phone in anyway?
shankly1985 said:
Do you use Anti-Virus software?
http://dailymobile.se/2011/03/03/google-removed-21-malware-apps-from-the-android-market/
This has me thinking on using one now, do they slow down the phone in anyway?
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antivirus will make your phone lag and freeze a second while they scan the installing file, other than that not much fuss
I've been using lookout since last year and it has been great - doesn't slow the phone down at all.
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wildcardspv said:
I've been using lookout since last year and it has been great - doesn't slow the phone down at all.
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Has it ever detected anything?
shankly1985 said:
Do you use Anti-Virus software?
http://dailymobile.se/2011/03/03/google-removed-21-malware-apps-from-the-android-market/
This has me thinking on using one now, do they slow down the phone in anyway?
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I use common sense + check out comments first + permissions when installing :]
I'm using AVG (free) Antivirus, and I'm very happy with it so far.
I use Antivirus Free
http://www.appbrain.com/app/antivirus-free/com.zrgiu.antivirus
I dont have it running as a service, just use it to scan the phone occasionally.
Crustyloaf said:
Has it ever detected anything?
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It hasn't, but then I also haven't had any probs or infections that I know of, so I have to presume its doing its job.....
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noobandroid said:
antivirus will make your phone lag and freeze a second while they scan the installing file, other than that not much fuss
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I use an anti virus app on my Android, I have no problems with the app.
I was worried about the recent dodgy apps and wasn't going to install anything. my mate suggestied lookout and I thought I would give it a go. it hasn't slowed my phone down at all so I installed it on my Vega as well.
oursoul said:
I use Antivirus Free
http://www.appbrain.com/app/antivirus-free/com.zrgiu.antivirus
I dont have it running as a service, just use it to scan the phone occasionally.
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Hmm I've been looking in to this a bit. Am I right in thinking this AV simply uses a list of known malware rather than actually scanning inside a file? Any light on this appreciated.
oursoul said:
Hmm I've been looking in to this a bit. Am I right in thinking this AV simply uses a list of known malware rather than actually scanning inside a file? Any light on this appreciated.
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Highly likely, that's how the devs themselves describe the app. Lookout AV seems to be immensely popular as well, but no description by the dev on how it catches any bad code, which makes it difficult to compare to Antivirus Free.
Which brings up a question on how does AV software for Android actually detect malware. Just like in a PC? Where a list of definitions are installed and everything inside the PC cross-checked against that?
I think the term we're looking for is heuristics.
Eh, definition, heuristics - pardon my French.
Greek apparently, it means to find, cross reference and generally spot patterns and figure stuff out.
Hi guys, since posting this I have download and installed a anti-virus software from the market, its called antivirus LOL its by creative apps. So far its very good doen't use much battery and my phone hasn't slowed down, give it a try its free also
Not convinced there is an actual threat .
Yes you can get some apps that are " iffy" and will send txts etc... but you just have to read about them first .
Remember we are using Linux...how many Linux viruses have there been?? as many as windows???
Read the reviews , and if you are you are unsure.. look on the web ..
most of mine are word of mouth ... so I know they work

Android Market 3.3.11

androidpolice.com/2011/11/01/download-android-market-3-3-11-adds-new-settings-default-auto-update-update-over-wi-fi-only-shortcuts-and-more/
Can't post the link, sorry!
link: http://www.androidpolice.com/2011/1...te-update-over-wi-fi-only-shortcuts-and-more/
Installed this earlier today. Seems to be working good so far. I like the Auto update option over wifi setting. It also seems to be more responsive than the 3.2 that I have been using.
Sweet, my biggest annoyance with the market was how I could only chose between auto-updating and possibly wasting my data plan (minor I know but I don't NEED the facebook update instantly) and having to manually do it. Love how MIUI has the option.
PacerguyDon said:
Installed this earlier today. Seems to be working good so far. I like the Auto update option over wifi setting. It also seems to be more responsive than the 3.2 that I have been using.
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mine is working good to on MIUI I wonder how much earlier did we actually get this update from other people who will get it from their carriers?
After installing this, I started getting "popup" ads in my status bar. After uninstalling they went away.
Did I miss a setting or something? Lookout scan shows no threat, but I can only assume it was this market given the evidence...
can someone enlighten me on how to install this blasted thing?
chattguy said:
can someone enlighten me on how to install this blasted thing?
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You should be able to navigate to it in a file explorer (like rootexplorer) and just click on it to install.
Yeah I figured it out. Search-fu is lazy today lol.
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[Q] Ad Blocking

Can someone tell me why I still have ads on my apps?
I am rooted with one-click, installed Calkulin's rom 2.9.2 and went ahead and installed Adfree to see if it would help. Still have ads.
Never had a problem with the rooting or flashing the rom. I have also tried several modems trying to find the best for my phone. I currently have FC18 installed and it seems to be the best so far, Sat. lock is almost instant.
Thanks in advance,
Rick
OP where are you seeing the ads?
Did you run adfree and rebooted your phone ?
I'm on blazer and see ads in tweetcaster. That's the only one as far as I can tell
go to the settings in Addfree.
Ja5oN said:
OP where are you seeing the ads?
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Solitaire, Ceramic Destroyer, Angry Birds, etc.
NeoWave said:
Did you run adfree and rebooted your phone ?
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Yes, sometimes this works the first time I run app, but the next time the ads return.
RicRat said:
Yes, sometimes this works the first time I run app, but the next time the ads return.
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Rom toolbox works for me... there is a great ad blocking feature in it and works better than adfree
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Rom toolbox works for me... there is a great ad blocking feature in it and works better than adfree
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Add free works best while app with adds is running, hit home button, open add free, run add free, you should get a conf. No add present, do this while on wi-fi .
Works for me every time.
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Tried adfree, adaway and rom toolbox.
Still get ads on some apps.
Oh well, they are free apps so can't really complain.
Edit: I found another post on another forum and it stated if the host file shows a bunch of IP addresses as "127.0.0.1", then it didn't work. Anybody know how to fix this?
Same here its only w ics
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RicRat said:
Tried adfree, adaway and rom toolbox.
Still get ads on some apps.
Oh well, they are free apps so can't really complain.
Edit: I found another post on another forum and it stated if the host file shows a bunch of IP addresses as "127.0.0.1", then it didn't work. Anybody know how to fix this?
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Odd...that is precisely the core of the ad-block... basically any address that points to that, say ad.doubleclick.net gets redirected internally to the loop address, i.e. it wont be able to load the ad since its being blocked. It could be that the application is getting the ad from somewhere else. Try droid wall.

[Q] Pop Up

Does anyone know how I can delete this annoying pop up? I have tried adAway and Addons detector but no luck.
Clearly you installed some free app recently, so go and and remove it or them.
Thanks
abbott10k said:
Clearly you installed some free app recently, so go and and remove it or them.
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Thank you for the reply but I have installed quite a few of them. Is there a way I can pinpoint as to which one? I tried long pressing the home buttong to go to active application but even if I end all, it still pops up.
jett77 said:
Thank you for the reply but I have installed quite a few of them. Is there a way I can pinpoint as to which one? I tried long pressing the home buttong to go to active application but even if I end all, it still pops up.
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connect your phone to adb and wait til it happens again. then look in your log which app did what when. i actually had this pop up too but cant remember what app it was :/
Please delete your porn apps
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If you find it with ADB, after I suggest not installing a lot of free apps, especially large amounts of them within a short space, but generally paid apps are worth it. Or you could click yes and see what free apps are offered, maybe they might be developed by the same person/company, and the one you installed might be among those other free apps.
Justinhopaolo said:
Please delete your porn apps
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I don't have any.....not on THIS phone atleast
Finding with ADB
abbott10k said:
If you find it with ADB, after I suggest not installing a lot of free apps, especially large amounts of them within a short space, but generally paid apps are worth it. Or you could click yes and see what free apps are offered, maybe they might be developed by the same person/company, and the one you installed might be among those other free apps.
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I will try finding it with ADB....now to learn how to do that....(searching threads for ADB)
Manage to run ADB logcat
How do I identify which app ran or how do I identify the pop up??
logcat
These are the logs that shows up whenever the pop up comes up. Any idea on which app it is?
jett77 said:
These are the logs that shows up whenever the pop up comes up. Any idea on which app it is?
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what were you doing to replicate this?`starting and stopping music (awesome player)?
you could try abbott10k's suggestion nevertheless.
Nope
lolmensch said:
what were you doing to replicate this?`starting and stopping music (awesome player)?
you could try abbott10k's suggestion nevertheless.
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That's the thing. I was not. I was also looking for music apps that I might have installed recently. I was simple unlocking my phone from sleep. That's when the pop up comes up usually.
jett77 said:
That's the thing. I was not. I was also looking for music apps that I might have installed recently. I was simple unlocking my phone from sleep. That's when the pop up comes up usually.
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https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.trustgo.addetector
try this. seems like a quick and easy solution
Thanks but
lolmensch said:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.trustgo.addetector
try this. seems like a quick and easy solution
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I just uninstalled everything that I've installed in the pass couple of days. And sure enough it's gone. I was trying alot of apps and what-not in the pass week. Thanks very much though for trying to help! :good:
EDIT: Nope...sorry..still there..running out of apps to uninstall...

Gnex slowing down for apprently no reason

Hi guys, I'm writing in desperate need of help.
I've had this GNex for a little less than 2 years and it always worked great until January when I started to have a lot of problems and bringing it to the technical center at the end of March I found out it had major hardware problems, but luckly I still had the warranty back then.
Now, since more or less 3 weeks, it started out of the blue to have great slowing down problems: apps take a lot to open and are often unresponsive and when I tap the power button it takes up to 5 seconds to start the screen.
I don't have a lor of apps, but uninstalling some of them it seemed like it's a little faster.
BTW, if it matters, I've never flashed alternative ROMs, I've always been on stock, and now it's not even rooted.
Is there something that I can do without factory resetting?
I'd prefer to keep it as the last possible option, 'cause I've not much time in this period and it would be a mess having to install again all the apps and stuff.
Thanks
I've heard that our GNEX makes problems with less than 3 GB of free space . Look how much memory are still available on SD card.
Sorry for my English.
Having almost 8gb free I doubt this is the problem
sciacallo010 said:
Having almost 8gb free I doubt this is the problem
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whats installed? have you updated/installed anything recently? do you have social media apps running all the time? have you cleared caches from apps/recovery? check your memory usage. use an app like Smart Booster to clean up the RAM.
there are also SO many advantages to at LEAST rooting the device.
dragonhart6505 said:
whats installed? have you updated/installed anything recently? do you have social media apps running all the time? have you cleared caches from apps/recovery? check your memory usage. use an app like Smart Booster to clean up the RAM.
there are also SO many advantages to at LEAST rooting the device.
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As soon as I'll have some time, hopefully this afternoon, I'll check all those things, thanks.
For the rooting thing I didn't do it just because I still haven't had time, I plan to do it in the future.
Talking about advantages are you talking in general or also about this specific issue?
sciacallo010 said:
As soon as I'll have some time, hopefully this afternoon, I'll check all those things, thanks.
For the rooting thing I didn't do it just because I still haven't had time, I plan to do it in the future.
Talking about advantages are you talking in general or also about this specific issue?
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well aside from the obvious (flashing/backups/unlocking) there are loads of useful apps in the Play Store that require root to help optimize the Android system. My favorites are Root Uninstaller and Disable Service. now, i know what im doing with these apps so they suit my needs pretty well and i havent broken anything (yet) but they are quite self explanitory. they both do pretty much the same thing, but on a different scale.
Root Uninstaller does just that...it allows you to uninstall ANYTHING from your device, including system apps that you normally wouldnt be able to. it also allows you to freeze apps or convert user apps (apps YOU installed) to system apps (this is very situational). it also reads your sdcard (internal in the case of the GNex) and finds apk's and can install them as well.
Disable Service is pretty much an advanced version of Root Uninstaller. it allows you to freeze/uninstall apps with the added ability to freeze any PROCESS that an app might run. for example, you could completely disable Bluetooth functionality (meaning any time you try to turn it on it just wont) or you can disable just Bluetooth file transfer. its really handy for showing what processes are running in the background and how many of them are from one app/how many that app can run. so, say you dont use an app feature but you still the app. fine, disable just that feature. its not TOO terribly complicated to understand as long as you know what does what, but hopefully i described it well enough.
basically what im getting at is these apps can free up so much memory/RAM by disabling/uninstalling apps or processes that run in the background when you just dont want them to with the ability to unlock them when you do.
then there is Titanium Backup. if you dont know what this app is, or never heard of it, you must live under some damn large rocks lol
lastly, using the Galaxy Nexus Toolkit you can root your phone in quite literally 30 seconds...just sayin >_<
dragonhart6505 said:
lastly, using the Galaxy Nexus Toolkit you can root your phone in quite literally 30 seconds...just sayin >_<
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Yeah, I well know that, before I had to bring it to the technical service it was rooted.
Thanks for the suggestions, while I know very well Titanium (it saved mt life more than once), I've never heard of the other apps you mentioned, so I'll try them.
I just runned Smart Booster and I'm totally amazed, the phone is way smoother, I hope it'll last.
I think that now I'll root time, I just have one last question: if I well remember to root I need to have the phone unlocked (the tech service locked it again), will it wipe it?
sciacallo010 said:
I just runned Smart Booster and I'm totally amazed, the phone is way smoother, I hope it'll last.
I think that now I'll root time, I just have one last question: if I well remember to root I need to have the phone unlocked (the tech service locked it again), will it wipe it?
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Glad it worked for ya ^_^
No it shouldn't wipe your phone, also unlocking the bootloader isn't required for root
Great, can you link me a guide to root it without unlocking? The nexus toolkit wants me to unlock before rooting, so I have to go for another way...
sciacallo010 said:
Great, can you link me a guide to root it without unlocking? The nexus toolkit wants me to unlock before rooting, so I have to go for another way...
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What Android version are you on?
4.3
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4.3
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Ah, OK. There ISNT a method of rooting without unlocking the bootloader on 4.3/4.4 and sadly it will reset the phone, but it will not wipe the SD data
Lol, that's ok, I just need to wait when I'll have some time to backup some things and do the whole thing, thank you dragonhart you've been very helpful
sciacallo010 said:
Lol, that's ok, I just need to wait when I'll have some time to backup some things and do the whole thing, thank you dragonhart you've been very helpful
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Hey no problem!
I been fixing/flashing/porting this thing for about a year. I've got so many phones in my office (including S5/One M8/iphones) this still the one I pick up and play with as my DD. I can understand why you would want it to run at its top performance!
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Lol, that's ok, I just need to wait when I'll have some time to backup some things and do the whole thing, thank you dragonhart you've been very helpful
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Unlocking the bootloader will wipe everything on the phone. Use helium to backup apps and then backup everything to your computer.
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mrgnex said:
Unlocking the bootloader will wipe everything on the phone. Use helium to backup apps and then backup everything to your computer.
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Yes unlocking bootloader to root has always been the only way for Nexus devices and it will definitely wipe everything!

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