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Block ads?

Is there anyway to block ads without rooting the pixel xl?

Download Adguard, it's a VPN that blocks ads through chrome. But using it drains battery quicker so also install macrodroid from the play store and there's a macro that only enables it when you open chrome
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evobyte said:
Download Adguard, it's a VPN that blocks ads through chrome. But using it drains battery quicker so also install macrodroid from the play store and there's a macro that only enables it when you open chrome
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ive actually been using adguard with my current 6p which is rooted, honestly i hate it always had internet issues. Ad Away seems to be very good but of course you need root for it

If you're asking about a solution for the browser then use Firefox and install the Adblock Plus addon. If you're talking about the whole system, such as in apps or games, you will need root for that.

kradkovich said:
ive actually been using adguard with my current 6p which is rooted, honestly i hate it always had internet issues. Ad Away seems to be very good but of course you need root for it
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I've been using Adguard for ages and it works just fine, even better than Adaway. If some apps have issues, you can exclude them from Adguard. It usually happens because Adguard has a more extensive list of hosts to block compared to the default Adaway list.
Also, battery life isn't really affected. It's a local VPN. It seems like it uses a lot of battery because Android will attribute data consumption to it since every app is routed through Adguard.
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I recommend netguard. Allows control over data for all apps (ability to fully shut data, wifi or both for individual apps. (Like ios)
Blocks Ads well, creates a local fake VPN that doesn't extract your data or slow your connection and is stable

I use Opera Browser as it has a built in ad blocker and doesnt require dealing with a standalone ad blocker. I have been using this on my N5 and will likely continue on my Pixel XL when it arrives. I use Chrome for browsing sites I know arent laden with ads and use Opera for sites that I am not sure of as it makes browsing those sites easier, quicker and safer. For example if I open an article someone posted to Facebook and am interested in the content but do not know the site itself ill use Opera, but if its a site I frequent and know its not bogged down with ads I use Chrome.
As others have pointed out this only really applies to web browsing. For app based ad's it requires rooting.

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.

How to block ads?

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.

MacTheRipperr said:
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.

E30Nova said:
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.

What will you use/do once AdHell is dead bc of the ELM key debacle

Once Adhell permanently stops working in June, what other apps are similar for adblocking AND disabling apps?

None that I am aware of

daleski75 said:
None that I am aware of
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That's what I was afraid of...

Definitely Blokada Apk .... I've been using for a while .......

Xode said:
Definitely Blokada Apk .... I've been using for a while .......
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Blokada does NOT have the ability to disable apps...

JoeFCaputo113 said:
Blokada does NOT have the ability to disable apps...
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Yep, you're right but as an adblocking app i think it's the best and easiest to use...

what else can adhell do as I'm still new to the scene besides ad blocking?
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Disconnect Pro. Got it for free a few years back when it was on sale and it's always been my fall back for ad blocking. It's more for tracker blocking but ads are blocked because of it. It's not nearly as customizable as Adhell3 but it works good enough for me.

Using Blokada add block and ADB app Disable commands...

Can you setup blokada to block ads on instagram, and if yes which one to enable from options
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Doesn't blokada use your vpn service

Yeah most of these non-root ad blocking apps use VPN, most run a local VPN and do not actually connect to a remote server to block out ads.
Samsung disabling ad blocking, locking bootloaders for North American models, Google blocking call recording in Pie, so much for "open ecosystem" of Android. Might as well get an iPhone at this time and enjoy 4 years of timely updates and dual SIM functionality.

I am going to create a bat file to disable all the unwanted apps and when I need to disable apps I will just run it and as I find more apps to disable I will just add it. I will also start using blockoda or DNS66 or DNSfilter.

I've been trying to find a good replacement app to disable packages/ services. That's my biggest concern. Before I got adhell 3 working, I was using Adguard premium, which is a great adblocking app, but uses more juice than Adhell and doesn't have the disable function. But, it does a better job at blocking app/ trackers.
Overall, it's kind of a give and take between the two, but I chose to go with Adhell because with my own testing, I constantly get an hour more SOT, and 2+ more hours of total use just from swapping those 2 apps alone. So, if anyone has any suggestions for a good FREE app, that can disable packages like Adhell, I'm all ears ??

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Yeah most of these non-root ad blocking apps use VPN, most run a local VPN and do not actually connect to a remote server to block out ads.
Samsung disabling ad blocking, locking bootloaders for North American models, Google blocking call recording in Pie, so much for "open ecosystem" of Android. Might as well get an iPhone at this time and enjoy 4 years of timely updates and dual SIM functionality.
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Not sure if this is what you all are looking for or not but I'm still using https://www.packagedisabler.com to disable items.

pi hole @home.
OpenVPN on cellular data or other wifi as tunnel using pi hole DNS server.
Works great, anywhere, any device. No ads.
Ad Away on rooted devices FTW.
And on those devices, Titanium Backup freeze or remove whatever you want. Gone!

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Not sure if this is what you all are looking for or not but I'm still using https://www.packagedisabler.com to disable items.
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Same here. Package disabler is great, love it.
I use package disabler AND blokada, both work really well.

I use AdGuard and I have to say v3 is freaking amazing
No regrets
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Using adguard. I got the lifetime license sometime back during a sale. It also uses local proxy if you do not want to use a VPN. Works fantastic, blocking ads in most apps.
I use package disabler to disable whatever stock apps I do not need.
After that I use YouTube Vanced for a pleasant ad free experience.

Question (root) AdAway not blocking ads...??

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
AdGuard Family Plan: Lifetime Subscription | StackSocial
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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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Get Rid of Annoying Ads & Protect Your Device from Malware with This Advanced Ad Blocking App
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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.
[APP][ROOT/NONROOT][OFFICIAL] AdAway v6.1.0
AdAway AdAway is an open source ad blocker for Android using the hosts file. Google Play Store notice According the Google Play Developer Policy, especially the "Device and Network Abuse" section, ad blocker like AdAway violates the "Apps that...
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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... ;-)

cpufrost said:
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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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