I've been away from the Android scene on a Jailbroken iPhone for a few years. I just received my Z2 and was hoping folks could provide an answer. If I root it (when my OTG cable comes in) is there an ad blocker in the Magiskmanager that I can use to block ads in Youtube?
Thanks.
Xposed framework may have a YouTube adblocker you could put on and adaway is good adblocker. Worked for me after mounting system rw and making adaway system app it was able to merge hosts file for general as blocking.
There is a modified Youtube apk that reportedly removes ads. AFAIK none of the xposed etc modules work any longer.
For the rest of the ads, you can use Adaway (rooted)
or DNS66 if not rooted.
Cheers
N10AP said:
There is a modified Youtube apk that reportedly removes ads. AFAIK none of the xposed etc modules work any longer.
For the rest of the ads, you can use Adaway (rooted)
or DNS66 if not rooted.
Cheers
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I've used Adaway on my rooted One Plus works great.
For the Moto Z2 I reverted it back to unrooted, got tired of system updates causing bootloops.
DNS66 seemed to cause massive wakelocks and was not blocking correctly.
Block This Ad Blocker worked so much better, very close to the performance of Adaway.
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Guess both Adaway & Tincan requires root...and I dont want to root the GN...any other ways/ad blocker apps that will get rid of inline ads?
seshsud said:
Guess both Adaway & Tincan requires root...and I dont want to root the GN...any other ways/ad blocker apps that will get rid of inline ads?
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None that I'm aware of. Apps like that need to modify system files, which can't be done without root.
seshsud said:
Guess both Adaway & Tincan requires root...and I dont want to root the GN...any other ways/ad blocker apps that will get rid of inline ads?
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Yes buy paid ad free apps.
I recently installed Hotspot shield, ADM and bunch of other utility apps. The problem now is that ads constantly keep popping up on my phone, even when I'm using other apss such as whatsapp or facebook, a random chrome page opens and redirects to some app in the playstore.
Is there working, flashable verson of Ad Away or something equivalent for Marshmallow 6.0.1. I'm rooted, on Stock rom, with Xposed
You should check-out the XDA Labs app. From there you can easily install AdAway and lots of other apps and also xposed modules.
http://www.xda-developers.com/xda-labs/
I use both AdAway and minminguard, works pretty well.
khaos64 said:
I use both AdAway and minminguard, works pretty well.
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Same here, and almost all advertisements are hidden
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
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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.
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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
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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!
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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?
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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/
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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Tried blokada it messed with my network and I couldn't connect to anything on wifi
Tried DNS66 flat out just didn't work
Tried adguard again flat out just didn't work
I'm just tired of these ads I'm coming from a rooted LG V20 with adaway that blocked everything.
Any suggestions would be welcome
Opera as browser is by far the best and has excelent ad blocker and YouTube vanced.
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Opera as browser is by far the best and has excelent ad blocker and YouTube vanced.
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Have YouTube Vanced and I meant more like system wide ad blocking
Joe199799 said:
Have YouTube Vanced and I meant more like system wide ad blocking
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Adguard works but you need to enable https and is paid to enable all apps
After headaches with Chrome and Firefox browsers, I use DuckDuckGo and no longer have issues with ads showing in my browser. Loads pages nicely and works great. At least that works as far as web pages go.
Can you try and use netguard and block them that way? Have never used it for this purpose so I don't know if it works
Without root, I use YouTube Vanced and AdGuard with lifetime subscription. It's expensive for the paid license but in a way it's more flexible than Adaway. The only time it's bad is when I want to use VPN.
You might try Blokada again on a different wifi network to see if you have the same issue. If it works on other wifi networks them the issue is your home network setup not Blokada. Possibly enabling something like VPN passthrough since thats how blokada does it's blocking.
I only mention it because i'm using blokada without issue on wifi and mobile.
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I have never had any issues with Blokada on mobile or Wi-Fi. It may be the blacklists you are uding. You might try combinations of different ones to see what works best.
Joe199799 said:
Tried blokada it messed with my network and I couldn't connect to anything on wifi
Tried DNS66 flat out just didn't work
Tried adguard again flat out just didn't work
I'm just tired of these ads I'm coming from a rooted LG V20 with adaway that blocked everything.
Any suggestions would be welcome
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DNS66 works great. The difference is in the blocking lists between adaway and DNS66. I think you can add custom lists but I'd have to check.
Be sure youve told it which apps to filter and which hosts otherwise its just a dns replacement and not an adblocker.
The challenge is advertisers change urls regularly so adblocking hosts have to be also updated by the source owner. Some are good at it and some are not so much.
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DNS66 works great. The difference is in the blocking lists between adaway and DNS66. I think you can add custom lists but I'd have to check.
Be sure youve told it which apps to filter and which hosts otherwise its just a dns replacement and not an adblocker.
The challenge is advertisers change urls regularly so adblocking hosts have to be also updated by the source owner. Some are good at it and some are not so much.
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I tried combinations of a lot of things on DNS66 it just refused to work I'll try it again but I'm not to hopeful
Edit reinstalled and no dice
Edit edit I reinstalled blokada and I think it's working again