How to block ads? - Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers

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...
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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.

SixFootPigeon said:
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.
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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...

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Ad blocker on 4.4

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
buckeye_jeff said:
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:
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.

Disable ads

My mobile is rooted, can anyone help me best way to disable ads?
Mileoun said:
My mobile is rooted, can anyone help me best way to disable ads?
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You can use xposed and install Adblock module
Or else just install this app Adguard ..it'll work for unrooted too
https://apk4free.net/adguard-premium-apk/
Mileoun said:
My mobile is rooted, can anyone help me best way to disable ads?
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https://f-droid.org/repo/org.adaway_57.apk
ReX-Hell2heAven said:
You can use xposed and install Adblock module
Or else just install this app Adguard ..it'll work for unrooted too
https://apk4free.net/adguard-premium-apk/
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Thanks, works fine for me.
You can use MinMinGuard. Best in-app ad remover I have seen till date. It is also an xposed module
Rishi Sridhar said:
You can use MinMinGuard. Best in-app ad remover I have seen till date. It is also an xposed module
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Saw it is for experimental purposes only, does this mean it is still fully functional?
DrSplash said:
Saw it is for experimental purposes only, does this mean it is still fully functional?
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I have been using this module since almost 6 months now, I can confirm that it is absolutely fully functional. Works like a charm.
Rishi Sridhar said:
I have been using this module since almost 6 months now, I can confirm that it is absolutely fully functional. Works like a charm.
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Great, I've tried it out anyways after I asked the question. Just needed confirmation
Try MoaAB (Mother Of All Ad Blocking). No need of app. Just a simple host file. Search in Google 'MoaAB'
Hosts files can be very dangerous, you need to trust the source of those files. I am using AdAway because I trust them.
Other blockers might seem to "work" too, but I don't trust them. You don't know when your bank account (or any account for that matter, even this site sign-in) gets re-directed and where.
SoNic67 said:
Hosts files can be very dangerous, you need to trust the source of those files. I am using AdAway because I trust them.
Other blockers might seem to "work" too, but I don't trust them. You don't know when your bank account (or any account for that matter, even this site sign-in) gets re-directed and where.
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Lots of people are using this mod & no one ever reported something like that!
The following Hosts file by StevenBlack are best. And they are frequently updated. Grab it from github. Use Google chrome from your phone and check "Request desktop website" before proceeding the below link.
https://github.com/StevenBlack/hosts
1. click hosts
2. long click on RAW button and save the link. This will download the hosts file in txt format.
3. remove the .txt extension
4. Copy the hosts file to following path
/system/etc
5. Change permissions of the hosts to rw-r-r
That's it..!
Many people decide not to root their Android device. Because of this, Android modification can get tricky and is very limited. Luckily, with Adguard you’re able to block ads on websites, apps and protect yourself from phishing and malicious trackers. Adguard creates a local VPN connection in order to filter ads, trackers and other malicious content. Any possible connections to Adguard are encrypted, so your data is safe. Adguard is hands-down the best solution if you don’t have root access to your Android device.
paulogracioli666 said:
Thanks, works fine for me.
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Bro Really thanks bro...:good:
just used this apk..its awesome
i like adaway. it works great.

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
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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
I
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.

What is the best adblocker to use

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If your rooted AdAway is by far the best add blocker out there.
Quickvic30 said:
If your rooted AdAway is by far the best add blocker out there.
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I second that, love adaway cant live without it :good:
Just disable it if you can't get to an ad-directed website (browser shows an error) and you're good to go....Then re-enable it.
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I love Ad Guard. The paid version is $10 for a year, but the VPN feature means no in app ads.
coolhandz said:
I love Ad Guard. The paid version is $10 for a year, but the VPN feature means no in app ads.
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Yep. I also use premium Adguard. It does the exact same as AdAway and allows me to stay unrooted.
AdAway is the top reason why I root my phone still.
+1 for AdAway.
Besides AFWall, the only reason for me to root my phone.
When I run adaway I get error can't don't load host
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Adaway, without a doubt.
If you have a problem with Adaway on the Pixel XL make sure you have the latest version and go into settings and check the "System Less" button. Older versions without this option will fail to update. See below.
I originally used AdGuard because it blocked all ads in apps, and I wasn't able to root my s6 Edge+. Now that I'm on pixel I use AdAway, because of root. I'm actually thinking about going back to AdGuard though to block all the in app ads. When I installed AdAway I thought it would block YouTube ads, but on the Pixel XL it doesn't work for me.So I run a modded YouTube version.
Mr Patchy Patch said:
Yep. I also use premium Adguard. It does the exact same as AdAway and allows me to stay unrooted.
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Yeah AdGuard premium is awesome for removing all ads, works really well. Far better than AdAway as you don't require root, had been the only reason I''ve needed root for a long long time.
But vpn is VPN...And all data can get controlled by adguard right? That's not a cool solution
DominatingSystem said:
But vpn is VPN...And all data can get controlled by adguard right? That's not a cool solution
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AdGuard isn't using a remote VPN server, it's creating a local VPN server on your device to route traffic through. But yes any VPN can monitor your traffic if they're not acting legitimately. That's where research and analysis come in.
You can discuss concerns with adguard in their forum thread, I find them as trustworthy as any other developer on XDA.
At the end of the day any app you install could potentially be monitoring your traffic, it's all a matter of trust and are you a worthy target.
I like netguard. It's like adguard, but open source.
https://github.com/M66B/NetGuard
Yup adaway is best but sometimes I have to disable it when I'm on slickdeals
Nobody recommended BLOCKADA from XDALabs? It's a really good no-root adblocker.
CyberLykan said:
Nobody recommended BLOCKADA from XDALabs? It's a really good no-root adblocker.
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Yes, I tried it for a while before I rooted. I was quite impressed.

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/

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