Update: I've since found out that it's only on 3g that it isn't working. On Wi-fi it does work. This made googling for the answer much easier and others have had the same problem - the fix is to delete any proxy settings listed in your APN settings (system settings>Mobile Networks>APNs - delete the proxy settings and then menu>save).
When I was on stock I used adfree android (rooted) to change the hostfile and prevent any ads. It worked great.
On android 4.2.2 (using CM 10.1) it just doesn't work though - it acts like it has but I still see ads. I'm rooted and have given it superuser permissions. Adblock plus, adfree android and adaway don't work either. Any ideas?
Would love to get rid of those ads again!
Tamen said:
When I was on stock I used adfree android (rooted) to change the hostfile and prevent any ads. It worked great.
On android 4.2.2 (using CM 10.1) it just doesn't work though - it acts like it has but I still see ads. I'm rooted and have given it superuser permissions. Adblock plus, adfree android and adaway don't work either. Any ideas?
Would love to get rid of those ads again!
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Maybe this article might help http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/02/13/google-has-effectively-killed-adblock-plus-in-android-4-2-2/
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Maybe this article might help http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/02/13/google-has-effectively-killed-adblock-plus-in-android-4-2-2/
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Updated the OP - fixed by deleting the proxy settings (turns out it was only not working on 3g but wi-fi did - googling this meant I found others with the same problem)
It's a matter of getting the ad website lists and adding them to hosts file right? Is there something more to it?
Sometimes content would refuse to load if I get rid of the ads. Annoying, so I have to stand the ads. Is there something I can switch off easily? Like ABP?
I've tried Adfree and turning off didn't work well IIRC. Probably should give it another shot.
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It's a matter of getting the ad website lists and adding them to hosts file right? Is there something more to it?
Sometimes content would refuse to load if I get rid of the ads. Annoying, so I have to stand the ads. Is there something I can switch off easily? Like ABP?
I've tried Adfree and turning off didn't work well IIRC. Probably should give it another shot.
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Yeah the adblock plus app can be switched on and off, and adway can restore the old hosts file pretty quickly
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I'm sure people have noticed Google took down all ad blocking apps from the playstore. This is just link to the Adblock Plus website http://adblockplus.org/releases/adblock-plus-11-for-android-released
EDIT: here's the link for AdAway if it's wanted:.. https://f-droid.org/repository/browse/?fdid=org.adaway
Adblock Plus Re-Launches After Being Pulled from Google Play
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=39372651
Adblocker vs. Adaway...... which is better?
gave it a try, make sure you read the instructions on what to do, b/c u have to ad a proxy also localhost:2020 is the default.
So it worked, but on some pages, it would give me a couldn't make a secure connection... I'm guessing whenever an ad gets blocked.
the youtube app couldn't make a connection either.
uninstalled it for now, gonna wait until they have it more down pat to reinstall
leprophotography said:
Adblocker vs. Adaway...... which is better?
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I prefer AdAway, personally.
leprophotography said:
Adblocker vs. Adaway...... which is better?
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? Personal preference i guess . they all do the same i've used AdAway
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=919040
It's what I've been using for awhile now, seems to do the trick for the most part....
Pardon me for the stupid question but I can't understand what exactly this app does. I mean the browsers block all ads as it is...does it really help with apps as well? I probably never noticed..
I've always used adfree, are these any different?
I prefer Adaway because it's easy to whitelist sites I do want to visit
Anyone found one that works well after the update? No ads on my phone (rom'd Note2) apps but they are all over the place on the 7!
AdAway works for me, works via the hosts file so it blocks ads everywhere
AlderCass said:
AdAway works for me, works via the hosts file so it blocks ads everywhere
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Same for me.
Yea I tried AdAway and it was wonky for me. Maybe bad download? Where did you guys get it? Thanks!
tgyberg said:
Yea I tried AdAway and it was wonky for me. Maybe bad download? Where did you guys get it? Thanks!
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Try, making sure your SuperSU binary is up to date then clear the adaway's data in settings. Launch the app and download and apply the host file. I had to do this step a couple of times but once it updated without stopping/crashing everything has been working.
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I noticed if the screen goes off while AdAway is updating the hosts file, it'll hang and the only way to get it up and running again is force stopping and clearing the app's data, but keep the screen on and you should be okay
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Try, making sure your SuperSU binary is up to date then clear the adaway's data in settings. Launch the app and download and apply the host file. I had to do this step a couple of times but once it updated without stopping/crashing everything has been working.
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Worked! Took a couple of tries for me as well. Thanks :good:
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Anyone found one that works well after the update? No ads on my phone (rom'd Note2) apps but they are all over the place on the 7!
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Both Adblock Plus and AdAway are working fine for me - I use both, since they use entirely different methods of blocking ads. They never conflict for me, and whatever tiny loss of efficiency exists is a terrific trade for NEVER seeing an ad, anywhere.....ever.
They survived a non-OTA 4.4 upgrade and re-rooting for me. I lost wifi manager and the Xposed framework, but nothing else.
Nexus 7 2013 wifi stock rom, rooted, twrp, SuperSU, etc.
Is it in the play store?
tgyberg said:
Anyone found one that works well after the update? No ads on my phone (rom'd Note2) apps but they are all over the place on the 7!
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I used to see it on my phone but not on my nexus 7
adaway and adblock plus run perfectly on mine.
hey guys...their is adfree and adway...does anyone know difference between either and which one is better....thanks for any help...
Adfree seems to have less issues updating on my Note 3. Both are equally effective, it's just a hosts file editor.
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Adfree seems to have less issues updating on my Note 3. Both are equally effective, it's just a hosts file editor.
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I've tried adaway a bunch of times on my phone, running various roms. I could never get it to work right. Sorta just hangs there when it says applying updates.
That said, I haven't tried the adfree but adblock works perfect.
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I've tried adaway a bunch of times on my phone, running various roms. I could never get it to work right. Sorta just hangs there when it says applying updates.
That said, I haven't tried the adfree but adblock works perfect.
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Yes this is typical and requires multiple tries to get it right. It can be a PITA if you have to revert back to stock hosts frequently, for example.
Adfree does not have this issue.
IIRC Adblock is a Firefox extension that only works on Firefox. Ads will still appear everywhere else.
Another benefit of using the hosts method is tethering. Since connected devices are using the phone for DNS lookups, ads will not appear on those devices as well!
Never had a problem with adaway. Works like a Charm, but I also Use a DNS changer App
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AdAway is open source, so it's the better option for transparency especially for a root app. I switched from AdFree over a year ago for this reason and because the AdFree developer refused to post ChangeLogs for updates (I HATE that).
Zero issues with AdAway either.
For those on the unrooted retail edition, do you use an ad blocker? If so which one?
tried adblock plus app, but it only works over wifi and prevented me from sending any mms messages. i'm mostly at the grin and bear it stage, but i sometimes will use firefox with the adblock plus extension installed within the app. it works pretty well but obviously only works in the browser and makes pages load a little slowly. desperately waiting for that root method to be found!
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tried adblock plus app, but it only works over wifi and prevented me from sending any mms messages. i'm mostly at the grin and bear it stage, but i sometimes will use firefox with the adblock plus extension installed within the app. it works pretty well but obviously only works in the browser and makes pages load a little slowly. desperately waiting for that root method to be found!
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No way to make adblock plus work over cellular networks? I do want root to eliminate all those ads.
I didn't mess around with it much after i couldn't send mms messages with it installed. their website says it will only work over wifi so i'd take their word for it. it may be possible with enough tinkering but the mms thing was a deal breaker to me. maybe there was more i could've done to get around all the issues but i'm too impatient
Need ROOT!
Used adaway for years, and currently without root and no ad blocking, some ads would be bearable,
But Jesus Christ! the amount of mobile ads now is completely out of control and obnoxious.
deathshead said:
Need ROOT!
Used adaway for years, and currently without root and no ad blocking, some ads would be bearable,
But Jesus Christ! the amount of mobile ads now is completely out of control and obnoxious.
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Yes what he said.
Give Adguard a try.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.adguard.android
I would buy the developer edition rightnow to get rid of these pop up ad. But I can't find it anywhere...
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Give Adguard a try.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.adguard.android
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Amy other ad blockers that are not so battery draining?
Here is the Developer edition. Now available.
http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/cell-phones/SM-N910VMKEVZW?CID=AFL-hq-mul-0813-11000279
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Here is the Developer edition. Now available.
http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/cell-phones/SM-N910VMKEVZW?CID=AFL-hq-mul-0813-11000279
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Nice to know but I was not planning ot buy the DE and sell my retail edition just to gain root and block all ads.
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No way to make adblock plus work over cellular networks? I do want root to eliminate all those ads.
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adblock plus. the apps official help guide mentions you can block ads on non root over WiFi, but you can also block it over cellular as well.
https://adblockplus.org/en/android-install
alternatively you can use Firefox and install an ad block extension.
if you want ads blocked in non web browsing apps, you'll have to rip out the Google ad sense out of each app individually.
for YouTube there's a hacked version of the YouTube app that plays with screen off, has ads removed, supports full hd, and has downloading built in. it's SOMEWHERE here in xda, but for the life of me I can't find the one that sideloads.
you can change the easier one to find's signature tho so it'll sideload tho
I've made a post in general for non root. A app called AdGuard will block ads on Wi-Fi & Cellular by using a VPN
- followup. I see this was already mentioned in a earlier post!
Which works best with fewer hassles adblock plus or adguard?
In the absence of root and Adaway, I searched and found a lot of references to DNS66. I tried it but it doesn't work. I don't need it for browsing as I use Opera, but I would like it for apps.
I have found that a few apps that I've used on my old Tab S now don't work on the S4 and wondered if anyone has found an ad blocker that works without root?
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In the absence of root and Adaway, I searched and found a lot of references to DNS66. I tried it but it doesn't work. I don't need it for browsing as I use Opera, but I would like it for apps.
I have found that a few apps that I've used on my old Tab S now don't work on the S4 and wondered if anyone has found an ad blocker that works without root?
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uBlock Origin for various browsers. Not sure about other apps though.
Doesn't the Samsung browser allow to add content blockers in the "extensions" in the settings? My s9 does and that's where you add the various ad blockers..adblock fast, adblock plus, disconnect, adguard several others..
Edit.. just realized you're asking about Opera.
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Doesn't the Samsung browser allow to add content blockers in the "extensions" in the settings? My s9 does and that's where you add the various ad blockers..adblock fast, adblock plus, disconnect, adguard several others..
Edit.. just realized you're asking about Opera.
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Actually I'm asking about other apps like games. Opera has a built-in ad blocker that works perfectly and you don't need any third party apps.
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In the absence of root and Adaway
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There's been rough instructions on how to root in the Q&A section for a bit now, and I put together a little guide after using those instructions on9 9-12-18.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-tab-s4/how-to/guide-rooting-wifi-version-galaxy-tab-t3841763
After rooting, you can use magisk modules or adaway or anything else.
I also remember reading that without root it's possible to use secure folder to block all ads on samsung devices (i didn't look into it), there's also a bunch of non-root adblocking apps available that require you to run a notification all the time.
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There's been rough instructions on how to root in the Q&A section for a bit now, and I put together a little guide after using those instructions on9 9-12-18.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-tab-s4/how-to/guide-rooting-wifi-version-galaxy-tab-t3841763
After rooting, you can use magisk modules or adaway or anything else.
I also remember reading that without root it's possible to use secure folder to block all ads on samsung devices (i didn't look into it), there's also a bunch of non-root adblocking apps available that require you to run a notification all the time.
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I'm going to wait to root until the systems have been streamlined. I'm also leery of breaking the warranty less than a week into it.
In the meantime, I've tried Blokada which seems to be working without too much affect on battery life etc.
Try Adguard. The free version works for any browser. The paid version also blocks ads in apps.
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Disconnect Pro works great, it just really expensive.
Adhell 3 works, but it takes a while to learn to use it:
https://www.reddit.com/r/GalaxyS9/comments/8su2an/anyone_using_adhell_3/e1291fy/
You must follow the instructions on the readme txt file available, section [ For users with v3.1.1 ] in the mediafire folder and use version 3.1.1.230
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Disconnect Pro works great, it just really expensive.
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I must have got it free once, because it lets me install it for free, and yes it works great!
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In the absence of root and Adaway, I searched and found a lot of references to DNS66. I tried it but it doesn't work. I don't need it for browsing as I use Opera, but I would like it for apps.
I have found that a few apps that I've used on my old Tab S now don't work on the S4 and wondered if anyone has found an ad blocker that works without root?
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So dns666 actually worked for me, but took a few refreshes. Could take time to clear the cached DNS entries maybe?
dns66 works great. there is a little key icon on status bar though. to get rid of it, swipe the notification until the gear appears and go down to VPN and turn it off so the key won't show up. also, if DNS66 is not blocking ads you might need to update your hosts and add some if applicable. you need to update it regularly because sometimes one or two do not update on their own and it seems to throw the whole thing off.