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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/
bushako said:
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.
tuxonhtc said:
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
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.
Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk 4
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Worked! Took a couple of tries for me as well. Thanks :good:
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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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.
How are you guys blocking ads?
I've been using adaway for years and it's been great until recently.
Now I still get tons of ads on xda-developers.com while just browsing.
I've updated the hosts file and even added a few more sources, restarted the phone, still ads.
Any recommendations on better hosts sources or anything?
I use adguard. I think it's the best for rooted and non-rooted phones.
AdAway works fine for me, but I also use AdGuard in conjunction, so I don't know which app is blocking which ads.
Once my AdGuard subscription ends, I'm going to continue using just AdAway and see if it does the same job as AdGuard. If it does, I may as well save some money and not renew my AdGuard subscription lol.
I always use Adaway and currently working fine. Are you on the latest version 3.3?
Unified Hosts Manager and its magisk module.
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I always use Adaway and currently working fine. Are you on the latest version 3.3?
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Just checked and I'm on 3.2.
It usually says there's an update, so that's weird. I'll try updating to 3.3 and see if that fixes it.
Nope, updated, rebooted, still ads on xda.
Guess I'll have to try another adblocker.
I use adguard, stock.
I've had great luck with DNS66 since I'm not rooted.
I love AdGuard. It works fine and I never see ads. I pay for Google play music do I get YouTube red with it. So ads are a thing of the past for me. I'm also stock and unrooted. It works well either way. 25 for a lifetime license for one computer and a device is a good deal for me. I think it's worth it.
Adaway, works perfect
Interesting. Not sure why I have problems with adaway lately, but oh well. I disabled adaway and installed unified hosts via magisk. Back to no ads again on xda.
I like adguard, though, so I'll probably get that for the wife since she doesn't have root.
Thanks for the help, guys!
Well, nevermind.
Somehow ads are back and worse than ever. There's an ad after every few threads in the 2 XL forums.
I have the unified hosts module in magisk right now.
I was going to try adguard but it wants me to download a new browser, which I don't want, so it won't continue with setup.
Not sure why suddenly this thing can't block ads when it was fine on the March update.
Edit: just uninstalled the magisk module, installed adaway again, rebooted and it seems to be working.....for now...
Edit 2: nevermind. Went back to the xda home page and ads are back.
I've never had the experience of AdGuard telling me to install a different browser. I do use chrome. If you use something different just use chrome for a second to download it, then go back to your old browser. Unless your adons for adaway are interfering with it somehow. ?
If you browse the forums a lot, why not use the XDA app or Tapatalk? No ads with either.
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I've never had the experience of AdGuard telling me to install a different browser. I do use chrome. If you use something different just use chrome for a second to download it, then go back to your old browser. Unless your adons for adaway are interfering with it somehow. [emoji848]
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In Adguard's description it specifically says Yandex browser and Samsung Internet browser only. Unless you're using a different Adguard.
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EeZeEpEe said:
If you browse the forums a lot, why not use the XDA app or Tapatalk? No ads with either.
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In Adguard's description it specifically says Yandex browser and Samsung Internet browser only. Unless you're using a different Adguard.
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I'm actually using the AdGuard application that was downloaded from their website. It's not a browser extension. It's an actual application that routes all traffic through it to filter out ads. It works on any browser, application that I've used before.
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I'm actually using the AdGuard application that was downloaded from their website. It's not a browser extension. It's an actual application that routes all traffic through it to filter out ads. It works on any browser, application that I've used before.
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Ah that makes sense as non-browser Adblocks aren't on the Play Store. You paying for the monthly or did the lifetime premium?
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E30Nova said:
Well, nevermind.
Somehow ads are back and worse than ever. There's an ad after every few threads in the 2 XL forums.
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I'm actually using the AdGuard application that was downloaded from their website. It's not a browser extension. It's an actual application that routes all traffic through it to filter out ads. It works on any browser, application that I've used before.
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I have been using the AdGuard app and it works very well. But lately I am seeing ads on xda front page articles. Manually updating AdGuard filters does not help. Those ads are probably on a server that has not been added to AdGuard filters (yet). I could manually add the server to my hosts file, but I am too lazy.
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Ah that makes sense as non-browser Adblocks aren't on the Play Store. You paying for the monthly or did the lifetime premium?
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The lifetime is completely worth it. Plus those guys are transparent about all of their work and how the app works. I trust them.
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Just checked and I'm on 3.2.
It usually says there's an update, so that's weird. I'll try updating to 3.3 and see if that fixes it.
Nope, updated, rebooted, still ads on xda.
Guess I'll have to try another adblocker.
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Clear your cache in Chrome, because if you've already gotten some ads prior to installing AdAway, those ads will still appear even after AdAway is installed, unless you clear your cache. For the record, no ads here, but I also use an expanded list of hosts sources, which I will provide a bit later.
EDIT: Here is that list.
Code:
http://hosts-file.net/ad_servers.txt
http://someonewhocares.org/hosts/hosts-file
http://winhelp2002.mvps.org/hosts.txt
http://www.malwaredomainlist.com/hostslist/hosts.txt
https://adaway.org/hosts.txt
https://isc.sans.edu/feeds/suspiciousdomains_High.txt
https://mirror.cedia.org.ec/malwaredomains/justdomains
https://pgl.yoyo.org/adservers/serverlist.php?hostformat=hosts&showintro=0&mimetype=plaintext
https://ransomwaretracker.abuse.ch/downloads/RW_DOMBL.txt
https://s3.amazonaws.com/lists_disconnect.me/simple_malvertising.txt
https://s3.amazonaws.com/lists_disconnect.me/simple_malware.txt
https://s3.amazonaws.com/lists_disconnect.me/simple_tracking.txt
https://zeustracker.abuse.ch/blocklist.php?download=domainblocklist
Do you have data saver turned on in chrome settings? Data saver is Google compressing a full webpage, with ads, to reduce mobile data usage.
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?
khocking said:
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.
mistermojorizin said:
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.
Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk
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.
EDIT: I just checked in chrome and adblocking is working fine. Is there a way to fix this in Samsung browser without? Even with the Adguard extension and antitracking features, it still fails to block 90% of tracking stuff and ads based on a couple AdBlock tests I use. All of it works perfectly in chrome, without even the need for any other software like Adguard. I thought AdAway worked on a systemwide level so apps can't forcefully show ads because the connection is literally blocked...?
It blocks some ads, but fails to block way more. As soon as I use the Adguard extension for Samsung browser (I use Samsung browser, prefer it over chrome for a ton of reasons) then all the ads get blocked (but almost no tracking stuff, despite Samsung browser supposedly having antitracking built in).
I've tried adding a few of my favorite lists to AdAway from ublock origin and blokada, and again, they do block a few things but nowhere remotely near what they should be. Something is fundamentally not working.
What is going on? AdAway has generally worked for mw on other phones.
I'm unrooted and did use ad block fast and that let some ads through especially on xda then I used abp and that blocks everything even add on xda I'm using the Samsung browser as well
liggerz87 said:
I'm unrooted and did use ad block fast and that let some ads through especially on xda then I used abp and that blocks everything even add on xda I'm using the Samsung browser as well
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I realize there are VPN options and Samsung browser extensions, but I'm referring to AdAway, the root ad blocking solution, which is superior to all of those for a number of reasons.
True I knew you ment root version but thought I'd comment sorry it not much help
I have used adguard for years, it has givin me the best results above every other ad solution. Yes you pay for it, but for 30 clams it gets you 9 devices and it's lifetime....I purchased 3 plans and gave codes to family members and friends. A few of them said it changed their lives
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Gytole said:
I have used adguard for years, it has givin me the best results above every other ad solution. Yes you pay for it, but for 30 clams it gets you 9 devices and it's lifetime....I purchased 3 plans and gave codes to family members and friends. A few of them said it changed their lives
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Can we stay on topic? For the third time, my question is about a rooted device using the root-based as blocker called adaway.
finshan said:
Can we stay on topic? For the third time, my question is about a rooted device using the root-based as blocker called adaway.
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You got it. Adaway uses an antiquated system as NEW ad's utilize some new crazy backends/whatnot that Adguard updates daily. Forgive me for trying to put my two cents in.
But it seems like your expectations are too high and you're disappointing yourself. To say it worked fine for Other phones, which I am not denying it didn't as I used to use adaway back in the day too, doesn't mean that it SHOULD work on newer phones. it has just become too much of a hassle to be consistent IMO.
BUT. I am out. Goodluck!
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You got it. Adaway uses an antiquated system as NEW ad's utilize some new crazy backends/whatnot that Adguard updates daily. Forgive me for trying to put my two cents in.
But it seems like your expectations are too high and you're disappointing yourself. To say it worked fine for Other phones, which I am not denying it didn't as I used to use adaway back in the day too, doesn't mean that it SHOULD work on newer phones. it has just become too much of a hassle to be consistent IMO.
BUT. I am out. Goodluck!
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That's not the issue. There is not a better adblocker than root-based adblockers, and there is not a better root-based adblocker than AdAway.
It works fine in chrome, and in Samsung browser beta, and in all apps system-wide with none of the issues of non-root VPN-based adblockers.
My issue is how to fix it not working on Samsung browser.
I should have been more clear about that in the OP. There is nothing broken in AdAway—the issue is in Samsung browser specifically (and only the stable channel build, as this issue isn't even present on th beta builds), and so I'm seeking info and solutions regarding this.
Just use NextDNS at router level instead of fiddling with this garbage.
And never use my mobile phone with cellular data or outside of my home? Speaking of garbage....
finshan said:
And never use my mobile phone with cellular data or outside of my home? Speaking of garbage....
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There's no perfect solution.
NextDNS at home. Works great. As for mobile data, you could always switch to another browser, preferably Brave Browser.
jericho246 said:
There's no perfect solution.
NextDNS at home. Works great. As for mobile data, you could always switch to another browser, preferably Brave Browser.
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Stop derailing the thread. I'm not asking about alternatives.
This is a thread seeking info about Samsung browser bypassing adblocking from AdAway.
finshan said:
Stop derailing the thread. I'm not asking about alternatives.
This is a thread seeking info about Samsung browser bypassing adblocking from AdAway.
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More appropriately, you should be asking AdAway related questions in the correct thread for AdAway.
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And never use my mobile phone with cellular data or outside of my home? Speaking of garbage....
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Actually NextDNS works *everywhere* if implemented correctly.
Adblocking in AdAway, Adfree, et-al is easily bypassed especially in apps.
The irony in (garbage) is the Samsung browser... ;-)
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Actually NextDNS works *everywhere* if implemented correctly.
Adblocking in AdAway, Adfree, et-al is easily bypassed especially in apps.
The irony in (garbage) is the Samsung browser... ;-)
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You said it before I did.
I'm not sure what could be causing such a problem aside from the Samsung Browser ignoring the normal hosts file location, thus leading to the ads not being rerouted/blocked.
Only other thing that I can think of that might cause this issue is not having the systemless hosts module installed in Magisk, however, AdAway wouldn't work on Chrome either if this was the case...
The samsung browser might have a data saver or dns over https setting (or maybe a load pages faster type option) . If so those features bypass hosts file. Really this is better served in the adaway thread suggested to you earlier, your issue is not device specific (adaway works fine on my p6p and firefox browser) . I say post there (or even better on samsung browser's forum if such exists).
Gytole said:
I have used adguard for years, it has givin me the best results above every other ad solution. Yes you pay for it, but for 30 clams it gets you 9 devices and it's lifetime....I purchased 3 plans and gave codes to family members and friends. A few of them said it changed their lives
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Get Rid of Annoying Ads & Protect Your Device from Malware with This Advanced Ad Blocking App
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I concur, AdGuard is by far the best ads & trackers blocker these days, so yes, off topic , I would suggest giving it a try.
nacos said:
I concur, AdGuard is by far the best ads & trackers blocker these days, so yes, off topic , I would suggest giving it a try.
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That person doesn't want help
Install the certificate....it helps a lot, also yeah ..add a **** ton more lists. How many do you have blocked?
I'm at 72k+ blocked on my list and I still have some that get through