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Youtube Adblock for Nougat?

I was wondering if there was a way to block ads on youtube that would work on nougat? I used to have the xposed module on 6.0.1 but since xposed does not work on nougat, I cannot do that. If anyone has a solution that would be very appreciated!

Theres an app kicking around in android app development its working on nougat

hilla_killa said:
There an app kicking around in android app development its working on nougat
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Soo... is there no such thing right now?

i use this : http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/app-patched-ad-free-youtube-apks-t3449312
Awesome app
enjoy

Renaf2 said:
i use this : http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/app-patched-ad-free-youtube-apks-t3449312
Awesome app
enjoy
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Thanks!
I used this method on my canadian w8 running superman nougat rom. So far, so good!

Yup works great

It works great for me. Now.. to attempt to add background play!

Renaf2 said:
i use this : http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/app-patched-ad-free-youtube-apks-t3449312
Awesome app
enjoy
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Same here, works perfectly on the htc 10 with nougat
However I installed it manually, without the "flasher zip" provided

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Renaf2 said:
i use this : http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/app-patched-ad-free-youtube-apks-t3449312
Awesome app
enjoy
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If anyone is interested this did not work on my rooted pixel XL on nougat 7.1.1
Update: I made it work by putting the folder into /system/priv-app and then renaming the app to just YouTube. Then I used TWRP to change the folder permissions to 755 and the apps permissions to 644 thanks to the advice of another user.

Adblock: As a free extension., this add-on can stop the ads from being downloaded to your computer and makes pages load faster by preventing files from being downloaded automatically. It's the hottest one I have used.
Ghostery: A privacy and security browser extension that can protect blocking third-party tracking scripts that are used by websites to collect data on user behavior for advertising.
UBlock Origin: It’s said that uBlock uses significantly less resources than Adblock Plus. With fast speed and small occupation, it can help you block the ads effectively. However, comparing with ABP, this blocker can’t do the whole things ABP do.
But the fact is that some plug-ins will cause Youtube errors. The loss outweighs the gain, sometimes.

Adhell content blocker for Samsung no root required

Not sure if this has been posted yet, if it has just delete my post. There's a new app in playstore called Adhell. Seems to work great so far it does not require root but does require admin access to use the builtin samsung firewall to block the ads. Also includes a package disabler but I have not used it yet. Best of all the app is free
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.getadhell.androidapp&hl=en

I have been using this app for quite awhile now and it does it's job. My phone is not rooted and the app is very silent and has a few options. Definitely worth a try.

Thanks for the tip, I find myself grappling with the question "Do I need to be rooted still or not" .... its getting less and less prevalent. Ad Block is one of the last features still requiring it I'll check this out when I reflash and not rooted :good:

comepso said:
Not sure if this has been posted yet, if it has just delete my post. There's a new app in playstore called Adhell. Seems to work great so far it does not require root but does require admin access to use the builtin samsung firewall to block the ads. Also includes a package disabler but I have not used it yet. Best of all the app is free
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.getadhell.androidapp&hl=en
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I am in usa. It says app is not available in your country

myechophone said:
I am in usa. It says app is not available in your country
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Adhell was pulled from the playstore so you need to google Adhell apk to get the app.

PapaMag said:
Adhell was pulled from the playstore so you need to google Adhell apk to get the app.
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Ahh ok. Will do. Thanks

Actually its here on XDA now, but not by the original developer as from what i read. https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8/themes/adhell-2-rootless-ad-blocking-t3663559

Ad Blocking with Root?

I tried installed adaway.apk and it failed to apply the host files. Also tried the Magisk plugin unified host files module and that seemed to have no effect. Anyone have any success with a ad blocking method. I don't want to use a VPN type ad blocking all the time. Thanks.

The latest adaway worked fine for me on 8.1, are you getting any errors when applying the host file? In Magisk under superuser is adaway listed and checked on?

The latest adaway worked fine for me on 8.1
did you install busybox from the magisk download and check systemless hosts in magisk

abogrhen said:
The latest adaway worked fine for me on 8.1
did you install busybox from the magisk download and check systemless hosts in magisk
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I forgot all about the systemless host check box. That did the trick. Thank you.

What are people doing for non-root adblocking? I had root on my old phone and it's really tough for me to sit through all these ads......

For web browser ad blocking... I use Brave browser. Really enjoy the browswer
I personally don't use system-wide ad blocking. Any of the apps I do use which have ads, I usually used my Google Opinion/Survey reward money to just buy ad-free version of it.
Youtube is an exception. I suppose that's the only thing I don't have ad blocking for. Haven't tried YouTube in browser to test it

cap1tal1sm said:
What are people doing for non-root adblocking? I had root on my old phone and it's really tough for me to sit through all these ads......
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Before I rooted, I used DNS66. It blocks most ads, and didn't affect my battery life. I got it in the F-Droid app.

cap1tal1sm said:
What are people doing for non-root adblocking? I had root on my old phone and it's really tough for me to sit through all these ads......
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I used adguard it's like 10 bucks a year but it works really good

mac796 said:
I used adguard it's like 10 bucks a year but it works really good
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Lol paying $10 to get around free ads seems retarded

cap1tal1sm said:
Lol paying $10 to get around free ads seems retarded
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Heck I'd pay a lot more than that to get rid of them damn ads I think they should be illegal
Pay $1,000 for a device to look at a bunch of stupid ads

EMcTx said:
Before I rooted, I used DNS66. It blocks most ads, and didn't affect my battery life. I got it in the F-Droid app.
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+1 for DNS66 vpn worked great unrooted. Rooted now so I use AdAway!

Unified hosts ad blocking module for magisk. Works great!

cap1tal1sm said:
What are people doing for non-root adblocking? I had root on my old phone and it's really tough for me to sit through all these ads......
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This is the first phone I don't root, since I'm a little bit tired of modding my phones for the moment, and I've found out Blokada (you can find the thread here on XDA or install it from F-Droid): it's amazing and it doesn't drain the battery, even if it uses a VPN

adaway work great for me.. im on the November build.

Adaway not working.... Rooted with magisk
Suggestions?

cap1tal1sm said:
What are people doing for non-root adblocking? I had root on my old phone and it's really tough for me to sit through all these ads......
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I heard Blockada works for non rooted phones?

Droid_Nut said:
I heard Blockada works for non rooted phones?
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Yep. I'm on it now but must do this on chrome:
https://www.xda-developers.com/fix-dns-ad-blocker-chrome/amp/

How to block ads?

Hey all. Noob question. I'm rooted with the latest Magisk + app (14.5 / 5.4....3?). I have a few modules installed, nothing much. There's a module called unified hosts adblock, but it requires doing some configuring in terminal that I'm not sure how to do to be honest.
Are you guys using this for ad blocking or another method?

I always use ADAway, just check systemless hosts option in Magisk Manager under settings first...
Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk

Same here, using Adaway...

galaxys said:
Same here, using Adaway...
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I'm using Adguard and I'm impressed by the result!
So no need for root for the moment especially with the absence of custom ROMs...

I also use AdGuard. It worked for me very well even when I was not rooted. It just has a key at the top of the screen because it routes all your data through a local VPN it creates on your device. When you give it SU access. The results are just as good if not better, minus the annoying key icon. You can use the free version. But I believe that my lifetime license is well worth it. They are an extremely transparent company when it comes to their software. They take prIvacy very seriously. I sound like I am advertising for them, but it really is a very simple easy to use application.

Thanks all! I installed AdAway last night after reading the XDA thread on it. I haven't done any testing on it yet. I'll also keep AdGuard in mind for the future. I appreciate the advice!

DocteurN said:
I'm using Adguard and I'm impressed by the result!
So no need for root for the moment especially with the absence of custom ROMs...
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Have you noticed any irregularities with adguard lately? I've uninstalled and went back to the July build because it was destroying my battery (30% usage over the day) and used about 50 gb of data over wifi according to the data usage manager. I've only had the old build for a day so I can't quite tell if it made it better. I just wanted to know if anyone has also had issues. Kinda makes me just want to root and be done with it.

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Have you noticed any irregularities with adguard lately? I've uninstalled and went back to the July build because it was destroying my battery (30% usage over the day) and used about 50 gb of data over wifi according to the data usage manager. I've only had the old build for a day so I can't quite tell if it made it better. I just wanted to know if anyone has also had issues. Kinda makes me just want to root and be done with it.
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Try the last 2.10.175 build, they normally resolved this battery drain ?

DocteurN said:
I'm using Adguard and I'm impressed by the result!
So no need for root for the moment especially with the absence of custom ROMs...
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I was impressed with DNS66 vpn when not rooted...

I used to use Adaway then swapped to unified hosts magisk module.
Open terminal, type:
su
hosts m f g
That dowloads the lists for adware/malware/fake news/gambling
Done.

Juzman said:
I used to use Adaway then swapped to unified hosts magisk module.
Open terminal, type:
su
hosts m f g
That dowloads the lists for adware/malware/fake news/gambling
Done.
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What are your thoughts on which one is better? I have always been curious about the unified hosts module, although AdAway works so well it's hard to justify switching from it

Cowbell_Guy said:
What are your thoughts on which one is better? I have always been curious about the unified hosts module, although AdAway works so well it's hard to justify switching from it
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It was just easier to use the magisk module when I got the new device.
They both do the same job essentially.

I'm not super clear on the root for this phone, it seems a little different from all my other Android phones. In the winter I like to watch Netflix from a treadmill, so I'm concerned about Netflix continuing to work. I have to get rid of these ads though and have always used Adaway. By using Magisk, will my Netflix continue to work?

Adaway

I use Blokada which is featured here on XDA. Works pretty well.

Yaemish said:
By using Magisk, will my Netflix continue to work?
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Yep.
If you're worried, in Magisk just go into "Magisk Hide", and tick Netflix so it hides root.

Budwise said:
I use Blokada which is featured here on XDA. Works pretty well.
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Exactly, Blokada is awesome and, above all, battery-friendly!

For unrooted users dns66 is another great option. Its completely free and actually works well.
Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using XDA Labs

Juzman said:
I used to use Adaway then swapped to unified hosts magisk module.
Open terminal, type:
su
hosts m f g
That dowloads the lists for adware/malware/fake news/gambling
Done.
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Is terminal built in somewhere or just download a terminal app?
Nevermind figured it out

theycallmerayj said:
Is terminal built in somewhere or just download a terminal app?
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You have to download it...

Ad blocker that works on S4?

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.

tool2269 said:
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.

khocking said:
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

ilatimer1 said:
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!

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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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.