Here is a good ad blocker for ROOTED phones that works on most GS4 roms.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1803573&d=1363234532
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GS4 running Liquid Smooth at the moment
For reference, this was the adblocker that was on the ROM Toolbox.
Google has already removed 99% of ad blockers on the Google Play Store and we got lucky they didn’t notice ROM Toolbox. We have since then removed Ad blocker from the main screen on ROM Toolbox.
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Also, this should be in the themes and apps.
Just what I was looking for.
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This thing doesn't work
Yea iulian I agree with you.
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I use this one. https://copy.com/B1Rdf
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Or AD BLOCKER PLUS . Works great.
Useless
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adaway is the only one that i know off currently working.. it goes off of public add lists and you can add your own.. Addfree used to work but is offline now with no further develolpment.
Exel said:
For reference, this was the adblocker that was on the ROM Toolbox.
Also, this should be in the themes and apps.
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What's the reason behind Google removing such apps?
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defvayne said:
What's the reason behind Google removing such apps?
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their official reason was that if affected other app developers revenue from their ad supported apps, which is true. But the bigger more then likely real reason is because it messed with googles ad revenue. either way its not that hard to install a ad blocker anyway. just install a third party market (i use f-droid) and install adaway.
the reason jrummy removed the adblocking feature of rom toolbox is because if he didnt, the whole app would of been removed from the playstore. In turn, the posted app in the op is useless, its no longer maintained which means it wont block ads anymore (or will just block old ads, which is pretty much pointless)
you can download the ad block zip from goldeneye roms and pull out the hosts file and put it in system > etc
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Good Morning..
Hey I have rooted and installed Darkside Rom .3 v4 with Venom. I have been noticing on my home screen a few ad icon's pop up every day....does anybody know how I can find out where theses ad's are coming from....
Thanks in advance.
You can try this app. Ad Network Detector and delete what may be causing the ads.
Its most likely an app you downloaded from market.
I noticed that mp3 download apps come with ads
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That is from an app you downloaded. No rom has ads in it.
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You could also try downloading rom toolbox and enable the ad blocking. It installs host files so would block ads in every app (just about. Angry birds it doesnt).
blackangst said:
You could also try downloading rom toolbox and enable the ad blocking. It installs host files so would block ads in every app (just about. Angry birds it doesnt).
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Adfree Android works in Angry Birds for me.
AdAway hands down is the best (and only) ad removal app I've got. I've tried lots, and none compare. It allows you to white-list sites if you wish to keep them and removes all the rest. As far as I know, you need to be rooted, but I will stand by this app 100%.
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AdAway hands down is the best (and only) ad removal app I've got. I've tried lots, and none compare. It allows you to white-list sites if you wish to keep them and removes all the rest. As far as I know, you need to be rooted, but I will stand by this app 100%.
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i agree with this. AdAway is the best
Is there an ad blocker for unrooted S3? All I found was for rooted phones
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Is there an ad blocker for unrooted S3? All I found was for rooted phones
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Impossible for unrooted device.
Need to root 1st
Firefox for Android has Adblocker add on now. Probably for unrooted.
Obviously only for web surfing.
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Just what I was afraid of
Thnx guys anyway.
Work around.
Root phone install add blocker run it and let it change hosts file .
Run Triangle Away and then remove root by flashing stock kernel.
jje
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I seem to remember a way of blocking ads on the Transformer Prime without root using a trick with connecting to the internet through a proxy or something. I'll have a look around to find the thread and link it in a bit. Hopefully the principles are the same.
Regards
Jack
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1594444
here is the link, should work with the S3
Try Mozilla Firefox with ad free add on
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re ad free without root
Anyone tried Adblock plus,had mixed responses with it?
I'm using it on my prime, but it only works with wifi
Sv: Ad blocker for unrooted?
AdAway works brill for me. Blocks everything
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AdAway works brill for me. Blocks everything
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read the title
Try Adblock Plus
Try Adblock plus,i used it when my phone was unrooted not all ads were removed but it was quiet effective,but it will only block ads on wi-fi
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...wsMSwxLDEsIm9yZy5hZGJsb2NrcGx1cy5hbmRyb2lkIl0.
i think adblock plus is an adblocker only for the mozilla browser. it won't block ads from apps and games.
root is recommended in android.
j0sefuz said:
i think adblock plus is an adblocker only for the mozilla browser. it won't block ads from apps and games.
root is recommended in android.
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wrong
Has anyone noticed that replacing the hosts file with one that blocks ads doesn't work on the GS3? The same hosts file works fine on my GS2.
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which is? about the adblocker? or about the root? hehehe.
if adblock plus also blocks ads from apps and games, then that's the answer to OP's quesion.
both, actually. root is not recommended I'd you don't know what you need it for and you're not sure what to do
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Has anyone noticed that replacing the hosts file with one that blocks ads doesn't work on the GS3? The same hosts file works fine on my GS2.
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The only way I've found is to modify each app. Many apps only work properly if they get their ad feed. modifying paid apps is almost certainly against the licence you accepted when you bought it. rooting is the only way to block ads for all apps and browsers, even then many google/facebook etc.
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Hey I read that's kill battery I was wondering if any1 recommends any app to either remove or block ads
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ROM toolbox or adaway.
Adfree Android
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Yes, for rooted phones
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Hey I read that's kill battery I was wondering if any1 recommends any app to either remove or block ads
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Yes, for rooted phones only.
It blocks the ads and also protects You.
It is a firewall, called Droidwall, it is also free.
look on Google Play.
some apps some just script only I mean its out there.... just got to search but I like rom toolbox for all in one access to everything
I've been using AdAway for almost a year and it works very well. So +1 for Adaway.
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blackangst said:
ROM toolbox or adaway.
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I second Rom Toolbox, gives you a ton of more tools as well
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Adfree Android
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+1 for this one. I love ROM Toolbox, but it seems like AdFree is a little more efficient.
What about lucky patcher? I like that app....and it auto updates itself!!!!
adfree is the way to go
Yeah, AdAway is nice, but I think ROM toolbox is best. Just better to get more tools.
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AdFree. Set-it and forget-it. Easy.
Ad away is the one that works for me so far a free didn't block some apps for me but never looked the look of rom toolbox
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AdAway for sure
Hi,
I installed Adfree and it is working, but ...
... the part of screen where ads were is now black. So space for ads remains but there are no ads just black rectangle. Is there a way how to solve this and to be without ads and to use full screen space?
thanks
I was wondering if anyone has used any add blockers that work. I have used 2 and they don't seem to work.
I still see adds in apps and specially when I browse thepiratebay.org those are really annoying.
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Ad-Free Android is the most popular, yes it works for a majority of ads. It does require root and requires you to reboot your device after applying.
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I was wondering if anyone has used any add blockers that work. I have used 2 and they don't seem to work.
I still see adds in apps and specially when I browse thepiratebay.org those are really annoying.
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Well for the apps that I use it doesn't work but didn't really checked into it but i install it if it's offers with the roms i flashed and use adaway for the one's that is not blocked with the add blocker.
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ADD the pros and cons of the different AD blocker apps. I use AD-free and it works for most apps i have. You're welcome for the spelling lesson too.
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I love this thing!
Some ads are server dependant. Meaning the ads are broadcasted from their server. Only way to block them is by editing the apk and removing the code that calls for the add.
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Ad-away is a great one works like a charm on mine.
Thanks for the replies guys. I'm more interested in removing the ads from websites than from APP's. My friend is using a Gingerbread ROM for his Sprint S2 and it has an ads blocker built into it and it works really good. It's the only reason why he's still on GB.
I've tried adfree Android before and it really wasnt working for me at all but i will give Ad Away a try
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Try and find the source of the ads and add that domain to your hosts file.
Go to mvpshosts.org, I think that's the address, and download and use one of their hosts files.
That's basically all the ad blockers do anyway as far as I understand it.
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Another way I remove ads from apps that don't need internet to function is by using droid wall and blocking them access. You can also use lucky patcher or another app to edit the apps permissions and deny it internet access. I do this for games
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I use "ad free android" and it works on everything except the programs that have the ads delivered from their own servers as mentioned above. you can also do this to your PC, and i HIGHLY recommend it. No more ads on any website.
edit: also if you're on a not-so-unlimited data plan it will save your high speed date, since you're not downloading ads every 5 seconds.
The simple answer is yes. Most of the time at least, I still get the occasional Ad every now and then, but it's fine with me.
What is everyone's favorite ad block app? I've been using Adaway, but have run into problems as of late on PA. Just lookin for a replacement.
It helps if you could tell us what the problem is..
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i use adfree from the play store , it works pretty good and it doesnt run in the background it just does a host file edit if you're rooted
Same here
SneakyGuyDavid said:
i use adfree from the play store , it works pretty good and it doesnt run in the background it just does a host file edit if you're rooted
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AdAway, very light and many updates!
ROM toolbox pro, but not just for the ad blocking. Get everything in one so it is nice to have for file browser, ROM editor, terminal, etc. Blocks more than just adds too, and I think the free version does it.
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mundixx said:
It helps if you could tell us what the problem is..
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it applies with no errors, but fails to block ads. I've already gone to code.Google and starred the issue. I only queried what the preference of xda in general was.
Imagination is for turbo-nerds who can't handle how kick-butt reality is!
I use AdAway on PA. When I install new updates, I clear cache so I need to block again is that your problem? If it is it's normal.
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I use AdAway as well on CyanogenMod Nightlies and have never had a problem.
rom toolbox pro here.
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Adaway all the way
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I use AdAway on PA. When I install new updates, I clear cache so I need to block again is that your problem? If it is it's normal.
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+1
Hard to remember tho.. At least for me..
But it works very well.
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it applies with no errors, but fails to block ads. I've already gone to code.Google and starred the issue. I only queried what the preference of xda in general was.
Imagination is for turbo-nerds who can't handle how kick-butt reality is!
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Are you referring to ads in Chrome Beta? I think ads get through if you are using the Spdy feature. Adaway is blocking ads in apps but not in Chrome Beta while using the proxy.
any way to block ads in xda app?
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Buy the app to get rid of ads, otherwise you're screwing the developer.
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i use adfree from the play store , it works pretty good and it doesnt run in the background it just does a host file edit if you're rooted
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Yes, I agree.
It is the best, but you have to be root.
taxzkee said:
Yes, I agree.
It is the best, but you have to be root.
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A friend of mine showed me Ad-Bomb. I think it's fairly new but does a good job of blocking browser ads as well as mobile game apps. Also found that it blocks all of the Hulu Plus ads when I'm watching from my iPad or console. There is a small fee though.
Rom Toolbox Pro All the way
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Adaway
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A friend of mine showed me Ad-Bomb. I think it's fairly new but does a good job of blocking browser ads as well as mobile game apps. Also found that it blocks all of the Hulu Plus ads when I'm watching from my iPad or console. There is a small fee though.
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iPad or console?
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