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how to remove ads on apps? (rooted)

rooted my s4 for the first time(s4 is my 5th android phone), was wondering if I can disable the ads on most free apps?

jhun80 said:
rooted my s4 for the first time(s4 is my 5th android phone), was wondering if I can disable the ads on most free apps?
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Download Ad-Free Android here: http://ge.tt/8vSwPBb/v/0?c
1) Move the APK to the android phone
2) on a file explorer go to where you stored the APK and install it
3) Run it, and give it superuser permissions.

XxKINGxX2580 said:
Download Ad-Free Android here: http://ge.tt/8vSwPBb/v/0?c
1) Move the APK to the android phone
2) on a file explorer go to where you stored the APK and install it
3) Run it, and give it superuser permissions.
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thanks! it works. :good:

Please check the screenshots and advice
XxKINGxX2580 said:
Download Ad-Free Android here: http://ge.tt/8vSwPBb/v/0?c
1) Move the APK to the android phone
2) on a file explorer go to where you stored the APK and install it
3) Run it, and give it superuser permissions.
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I have attached the screenshots and further need your advice to go about this. I am on JellyBean 4.1.2 (Rooted), Phone: Karbonn Titanium S5.
Thanks in advance for your help!

http://adfree.bigtincan.com/adfree.apk Newer versions of adfree no longer in play store but get updated there

I use minminguard.its the best .just install xposed installer.the app is present there
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Thank you!
lasphyxial said:
http://adfree.bigtincan.com/adfree.apk Newer versions of adfree no longer in play store but get updated there
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Thank you so much!!! now my xperia play is adfree, no need to buy the full version of apps just to remove ads :laugh:

Xplay21 said:
Thank you so much!!! now my xperia play is adfree, no need to buy the full version of apps just to remove ads :laugh:
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Does adfree even work as of now? I heard they just stopped developing the app and is no longer maintained. Adaway and minminguard are better "up-to-date" alternatives.

Adfree works great. They just have their own website, now: http://adfree.bigtincan.com/
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Android_Monsters said:
Adfree works great. They just have their own website, now: http://adfree.bigtincan.com/
Sent from my SGH-M919 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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Interesting, I may give it a try and see. Last time I ran it, like a year ago, it was not even connecting to the server to get the list and one of the threads here had a bunch of people with the same problem. Does it allow you to specific custom hosts list sources?

AdAway is *much* better than AdFree in every aspect. It is open source, one can get it from FDroid.
And, for severely annoying cases of ad overkill, this is pretty much the best method on a per-app basis: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=50576062&postcount=26

dfkt_ said:
AdAway is *much* better than AdFree in every aspect. It is open source, one can get it from FDroid.
And, for severely annoying cases of ad overkill, this is pretty much the best method on a per-app basis: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=50576062&postcount=26
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I've found that Adaway is a waste of time and doesn't block all in app ads. I only use adfree and it works perfectly

thatsupnow said:
I've found that Adaway is a waste of time and doesn't block all in app ads. I only use adfree and it works perfectly
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There is no difference in how they block, only in the sources, they both add entries to the hosts file. The only advantage adaway has is that you can set your own host sources, thus in theory, you can block many more ads than adfree can. But by default, adfree's host source indeed does block more than adaway's. Or at least it did 8 months ago when I used adfree. If you can find the host source url of adfree, you could even use it in adaway as a source.

Thank You!
I used Google Drive to download and do the install.
FYI...There were a few more steps about adding host files and registering AdFree at BigTinCan.com
Then I needed to reboot and Ads were all gone from the apps.
Thanks again!
ATLR

[Q] I'm rooted, now what?

So I just rooted my Nexus 7. I am not interested in changing the ROM, unless I really should, since I really like the Stock ROM. What are some good things to do while rooted?
A side note: I called Google before I did the procedure and they said unlocking the bootloader would not void the warranty. So, that is interesting.

... now you search and find cool things to do with your rooted tablet.
I'll toss you a breadcrumb though- Xposed. The rest is up to you.

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I'll toss you a breadcrumb though- Xposed. The rest is up to you.
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Second that - once you've fiddled with a decent number of Xposed mods, there is no turning back :laugh: :good:
I'll toss you three other subjects related to Xposed - MoDaCo, GravityBox and App Settings You'll come a long way with those!
Also, the first things I install after updating firmware are ROM Toolbox, Root Explorer and Xposed. Then you can do anything!

AdAway.

k3lcior said:
AdAway.
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Run Linux on it in a chroot ?
Do some hacking to see how the device works
Install busybox once you rooted, if the root process did not install it.
I have a version of busybox (1.21.1) compiled using the android-ndk
As some of the google search pages do not tell you, that if you don't use the ndk it breaks busybox's wget, traceroute, ping etc.
I know their are apps to install busybox, but they want a "donation" which usually I don't mind doing, but not for something I can compile on my own.

Screenshot from my SuperSu
Sent from my Nexus 7 using xda app-developers app

And screenshot of Xposed Modules as an example
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x10knight said:
So I just rooted my Nexus 7. I am not interested in changing the ROM, unless I really should, since I really like the Stock ROM. What are some good things to do while rooted?
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Remove unused build-in apps
Remove unused language files
Remove unused media files
Install add blocker app
Customize your look 'n feel with Xposed modules ...

german Commerzbank Apps and Xposed

after a new update, Commerzbank App and Commerzbank PhotoTAN App for Onlinebanking will force close while detecting Xposed installed. Current i must use a older Verion of both app. Have tested rootcloak, but will not help
Question is it a way to hide xposed from both App so the new Version works again?
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.commerzbanking.mobil
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.commerzbank.photoTAN
gesendet von meinem LG G5 H850 V10E

Hey there,
unfortunately I've got the same problem..
With Advanced Logging I found out that an exception is thrown.
Code:
com.arxan.guardit4j.rootdetection.RootDetectionException
Hope that somebody can help with this
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EDIT: Wrote a working xposed module, I'm testing it a bit for now
Edit2: Only Commerzbank Banking app is working for me, can't figure it out what I need to do to get photoTan to work

Meinsss said:
EDIT: Wrote a working xposed module, I'm testing it a bit for now
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I'm very interested in this module. Can't find it on XDA Labs yet

FridgeBoxX said:
I'm very interested in this module. Can't find it on XDA Labs yet
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I've uploaded the Xposed module which allows you to use the Banking app.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/modules/xposed-xcommerzbank-commerzbank-banking-t3476903

Meinsss said:
I've uploaded the Xposed module which allows you to use the Banking app.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/modules/xposed-xcommerzbank-commerzbank-banking-t3476903
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Is there a chance to use the photoTAN App too?

Any news of Xposed for nougat??
I am currently using beanstalk. Found no xposed for nougat. Anyone any news?

Why german based banks do so? Same with the Sparkasse-app update from late November 16. A hint with a warning that xposed is installed would be enough.

Same problem for me with the Sparkasse-App. First had to switch to Sms-Tan because of xposed and now not even the App in general is working..

migrate to nougat (there isn't yet xposed) ... I already complained about this in playstore..

German Sparkasse told me: It is due to the new instant payment functionality of the app that the app aborts if xposed is installed.
Now I use the app "finanzblick online banking" to have a look on my account balance.

Both norisbank and Deutsche Bank apps don't have this yet, I'm lucky. I guess both use the same Phototan app by the same developer.

I believe I had it working before reinstalling my phone.
I was on nougat, using magisk and xposed.
I hid root with magisk-hide.
For Xposed I had two modules running:
No Device Check - (for getting ctsProfile true on SatftyNet)
Sudohide - (for hiding the manager-apps from "Banking")
I can't say for sure, since it is not working anymore after I reinstalled my phone.
But since there is magisk module that is not working (Terminal Debloat), maybe it is my phone. You could try this for yourself.
Another possibility I won't hide ...
I installed xposed a whole time after I used magisk ...
Maybe I still remember using the banking app on a rooted, but not xposed, phone ... :/

houston_ said:
-magisk-
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Thanks, works again, now I can use my Banking Apps again, like I should.
Magisk-root worked great on Lineage OS after uninstalling SuperSU and XPosed
and hiding Magisk from both Commerzbank Apps via Magisk-hide.

I am using Numbrs now, seems a great app. But Commerzbank is not fully supported, but more than checking balance I don't need and that works great.

Maybe Magisk Hide work for you

Commerzbank Kontostand app works with xposes and root
the Banking app not.
i use browser and sms tan for transactions on commerzbank

FYI Starting with May 2018, Commerzbank will charge a fee for each SMS Tan... So the PhotoTan app unfortunately will be the only way to get free Tans.

Controlling Applications at Boot? Alternative to Xposed BootManager?

Has anyone found a method of controlling which apps start at boot? The xposed module BootManager worked well, but what do you use with Nougat?
Thanks everyone!

fullydeveloped said:
Has anyone found a method of controlling which apps start at boot? The xposed module BootManager worked well, but what do you use with Nougat?
Thanks everyone!
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Sadly, this isn't being offered in custom roms. I've requested it. I am using "All in One" Toolbox available in the Play Store.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...box&pcampaignid=APPU_1_ftTNWOKcB4-9jwT_4KWYCA

I use SD Maid Pro, it's a must-have application from the Play Store. Allows you to force stop applications, stop applications from running on boot with root & much much more ! It's a great application I prefer it over boot manager. Also allows you to clean up excess junk in your device. Give it a shot it's an excellent application !
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.thedarken.sdm

fullydeveloped said:
Has anyone found a method of controlling which apps start at boot? The xposed module BootManager worked well, but what do you use with Nougat?
Thanks everyone!
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Only app that worked for me since gingerbread: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.elsdoerfer.android.autostarts
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j to the 4n said:
Only app that worked for me since gingerbread: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.elsdoerfer.android.autostarts
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+1 to autostarts for Nougat.
Strangely I had already tried autostarts (indeed a classic), only to have it force close on me the first time I opened it. Reading your post made me think it must've been a fluke. I re-installed and indeed it worked just fine.

Adaway on Android 11 ROMs?

Anybody able to get Adaway to function on a custom Android 11 ROM. I'm currently on the latest evolution ROM, and it "fails to install new hosts file." I'm guessing because these newest ROMs disguise the device as a Pixel 5. Any thoughts?

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Anybody able to get Adaway to function on a custom Android 11 ROM. I'm currently on the latest evolution ROM, and it "fails to install new hosts file." I'm guessing because these newest ROMs disguise the device as a Pixel 5. Any thoughts?
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Have you enabled "Systemless Hosts" in Magisk Manager settings? You'll need to in order for AdAway to work. With Android 11, the /system partition is set to permanent read-only and AdAway therefore cannot change the hosts file.

Thank you. I figured out what to do. I had been using an older version of Adaway and it's working fine now! Now, if only XDA app work work while Adaway is running

drmorrowa2 said:
Thank you. I figured out what to do. I had been using an older version of Adaway and it's working fine now! Now, if only XDA app work work while Adaway is running
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Try disabling webserver. XDA app should work afterwards.

Disable webserver where?

drmorrowa2 said:
Disable webserver where?
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Preferences>Root based or VPN based ad blocker>web server