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I was a bit confused about how to use OpenVPN on an Android device because there was so little information around. I thought I'd post this to make it easy for others. It turns out to be very simple. I have an Android phone (Note 2, Jellybean) rooted and Busybox installed, but neither is necessary.
The following steps relate to using an Android device with a commercial vpn service (like an anonymizing service amoung others), but they should help clarify in other situations.
Step 1: download the OpenVPN config files from your vpn provider.
Step 2: download, install and start "OpenVPN for Android by Arne Schwabe" (O4A) (get it from any android app source, it's free, but donation to the author is optional and its a great app).
Step 3: on the "VPN Profiles" page of O4A, use the folder icon upper right to browse to the .ovpn config file for a server, select, and save it on the following page. The server name will appear on the Profiles page.
Note: Sometimes the server config files include a .p12 file which O4A will want to import, then require a password to decrypt...just uncheck that file (upper left) before saving; later O4A will ask for a password, just leave it blank and hit "OK", it will connect just fine (at least with my vpn provider).
Step 4: open the settings for the server you just imported (icon to the right of the server name), navigate to the "Basic" page, and enter your username and password at the bottom of the page (if your provider uses the u/p type connection). YOU ARE DONE (but, you will need to repeat this for each server you want to use).
Step 5: tap on the server name on the "Profiles" page, O4A will open the log file and you will see it going through the steps of the connection process in both the log and the notification bar . When it's finished successfully, you'll see "connected". You can check the connection in the log file. Also depending on your device the connection will show in the notification bar for as long as its connected. You can disconnect by tapping the notification.
The correct configuration settings for OpenVPN are usually included in the .ovpn file, so you likely won't need to change any config setting in O4A. However, you can add the line "auth-nocache" to the .ovpn file manually or add it on the O4A page "Advanced -> Custom Options". This will prevent the username/password from being cached if that's important to you.
NOTE: Using dnsleaktest.com I have noticed that google dsn servers appear sometimes as a dns server. This might represent a dns leak as there would seem to be no reason, for example, for a European located server to use a U.S. located google dns server. I'm not clear about why the google servers are showing up, maybe someone can verify/clarify.
However, you can force a dns server of your choosing by going to the "IP and DNS" page of the server config settings in O4A, and select "Override DNS Setting by Server". You can then use the default dns servers chosen by the author or enter your own.
Enjoy!
What is your choice server? I see free and fee ones, but wondering about true encryption security too.
I'm just now looking into this, and am curious at what point vpn should be considered or if it's overkill for me.
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lyinelriche said:
What is your choice server? I see free and fee ones, but wondering about true encryption security too.
I'm just now looking into this, and am curious at what point vpn should be considered or if it's overkill for me.
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IMHO, anyone who cares about their privacy should use a vpn. It does give you privacy on the web. Otherwise all your net activity, email, messaging, etc.are recorded by your ISP as well as snooped by various international TLAs (three letter organizations i.e. FBI, NSA, CIA, GRU, etc) and commercial entities seeking to monetize your information.
There are many vpn services around, some good, some very bad. After doing some research, I've been using Perfect-Privacy.com for a few years. Some of the things I like about them are: you can sign up and pay anonymously, They have over 40 servers in some 20 countries. You can switch between servers from your machine in seconds. You can chain 2 or more servers for even stronger privacy (though you probably don't need that). They have free port forwarding (needed for some p2p progs). They do not log anything anytime. They donate part of their server bandwidth to the TOR project. Their servers are fast (I can dl at my ISP's cap speed (@12 mb/s) but PP's bandwidth is much higher if you can use it). There's no limit on your traffic. Their up time is very good...occasionally a server goes down, but they get it fixed timely and with 40 servers to choose from its not a problem. Their staff is friendly and responsive (though you should plan on following instructions for setup...pretty easy). They use OpenVpn with AES-256 bit encryption which is currently unbreakable (PPTP and L2TP are hackable) (they also provide access via SSH2, Socks 5, Squid, PPTP and L2TP). My take is that they are very committed to privacy; Overall I think the quality of their service is excellent. All that said, they are a bit more expensive than some vpns, but worth it IMO. You can sign up for one month to try it out, then apply that to a cheaper longer time if you like it.
BTW, you could use TOR (The Onion Router) to check out using a vpn. Its a great project, open-source and free! Its a bit slow because it chains through three servers and all the nodes/bandwidth are donated. But it works well and is a great great service to those who understand that privacy is important. Be aware that the TOR admins ask people not to use it for p2p because that lags down the system.
Hope that helps. Good luck
I am not going to pretend that I understand everything you wrote, but I think I know what you mean by P2P, and that is exactly the reason why I'm considering Vpn in the first place. That being said, I really appreciate you letting me pick your brain about it.
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lyinelriche said:
I am not going to pretend that I understand everything you wrote, but I think I know what you mean by P2P, and that is exactly the reason why I'm considering Vpn in the first place. That being said, I really appreciate you letting me pick your brain about it.
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Glad to help. BTW TOR has a free web browser package with the TOR function already built in. Just download it, install and you're up and ready to browse anonymously. Easier than that it doesn't get Search for TOR, you'll find it.
Looking for things you can do to reduce your exposure...
- dnscrypt seems like a no brainer - install via adb.
- se linux also seems like a no brainer despite being created by the NSA
- limit the rights that applications have
- standard phone encryption - yes google will hand over the keys if asked but TrueCrypt for android doesn't appear to exist.
- tor/vpn/proxies.
- restrict application rights
- leave the gps off unless you need it.
Additions? Thoughts? Improvements?
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- standard phone encryption - yes google will hand over the keys if asked but TrueCrypt for android doesn't appear to exist.
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You sure about that? Source?
If you're also concerned with what people can do when they have physical access to your phone - Make sure you have a lock on it and disable USB debugging when you're not actually using ADB
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No... I'm not sure... While google is my friend there seems to be more opinions and less fact...
Encryption based on dm crypt. Encryption key tied to screen unlock key (16 characters or less).
The is an app in Play Store that will separate the two on rooted phones.
http://www.guyrutenberg.com/2012/06/29/some-thoughts-about-androids-full-disk-encryption/
The best solution is a vpn such as hideman. It uses 256 bit encryption. You get 5 free hours a week. The mobile subscription is only 4-5 bucks a month with unlimited use and over 20 different countries ip address to choice from.
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The best solution is a vpn such as hideman. It uses 256 bit encryption. You get 5 free hours a week. The mobile subscription is only 4-5 bucks a month with unlimited use and over 20 different countries ip address to choice from.
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A VPN is only as secure as its endpoint. What's stopping some company or government entity from shutting these guys down or paying them off for your logs?
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A VPN is only as secure as its endpoint. What's stopping some company or government entity from shutting these guys down or paying them off for your logs?
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Nothing but that applies to any ISP as well. I like controlling who has logs and not leaving it completely up to my ISP. If they want you bad enough there is nothing to secure you.
source: I was tech on a sply plane that's capable of intercepting SMS and email right out the air. This thing could record 1 sec of a persons voice and scan for it until that persons makes a phone call and then get exact location.
The gov is not the only one who might be listening.
A vpn secures you from anyone who is sharing your wifi or listening for your passwords ( key loggers).
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Nothing but that applies to any ISP as well. I like controlling who has logs and not leaving it completely up to my ISP. If they want you bad enough there is nothing to secure you.
source: I was tech on a sply plane that's capable of intercepting SMS and email right out the air. This thing could record 1 sec of a persons voice and scan for it until that persons makes a phone call and then get exact location.
The gov is not the only one who might be listening.
A vpn secures you from anyone who is sharing your wifi or listening for your passwords ( key loggers).
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+1 In pure terms, anything connected isn't secure in one way or the other. We only try to get what's the best available of the lot, and VPN is one of the best ways available.
I have been searching for how to install dnscrypt on android, if you will please explain the steps I need to take to install via adb...
Has anyone made anything that roots the pixel xl, the variant from the google store with the unlocked bootloader? I want to root my device, no need for custom recovery and install a system wide adblocker.
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Has anyone made anything that roots the pixel xl, the variant from the google store with the unlocked bootloader? I want to root my device, no need for custom recovery and install a system wide adblocker.
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Not yet. Partitions are different on the Pixel compared to other phones which is going to create a different method for root. It will happen when the devs figure it out. I am looking forward to tinkering with my new Pixel.
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Has anyone made anything that roots the pixel xl, the variant from the google store with the unlocked bootloader? I want to root my device, no need for custom recovery and install a system wide adblocker.
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Chain fire is waiting for his to be delivered to his country. Once he gets it then he will start working on root. He says it will be a little harder so it will take a little longer. Also the dev beanstown is on the waiting list for November so we will start seeing root and custom Roms by December I bet.
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Has anyone made anything that roots the pixel xl, the variant from the google store with the unlocked bootloader? I want to root my device, no need for custom recovery and install a system wide adblocker.
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Have you tried Adguard, no root needed and easy to toggle on/off, I started using it on my work phone and have found that it works very well, enough that I've switched to it on my personal phone and on the desktop.
Local link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/adguard-ad-blocker-doesnt-require-root-t2958895
If you find a need for the premium functions googling "adguard stacksocial" will give you a much cheaper option for multi device usage.
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Have you tried Adguard, no root needed and easy to toggle on/off, I started using it on my work phone and have found that it works very well, enough that I've switched to it on my personal phone and on the desktop.
Local link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/adguard-ad-blocker-doesnt-require-root-t2958895
If you find a need for the premium functions googling "adguard stacksocial" will give you a much cheaper option for multi device usage.
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This is totally speculation, but since Adguard appears to use the android VPN to block ads, I imagine this may have some kind of negative affect on Wi-Fi assistant (if you have it enabled). I would test it, but honestly I don't trust that this company is tunneling all the traffic of all your apps through them. Seems a bit sketchy to me, but to each their own.
EDIT: Seems I misunderstood how the application functions. I'll still be waiting for root, but thanks to rgbc for the info.
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This is totally speculation, but since Adguard appears to use the android VPN to block ads, I imagine this may have some kind of negative affect on Wi-Fi assistant (if you have it enabled). I would test it, but honestly I don't trust that this company is tunneling all the traffic of all your apps through them. Seems a bit sketchy to me, but to each their own.
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The app sets up a local (on-device) VPN for ad filtering, web traffic isn't being routed through Adguard's servers.
I don't use wifi assistant (traffic routed through Google's servers) as I use a third party VPNfor all public wifi however when Adguard senses a remote VPN connection being setup it disabled it's self automatically. It also has a root option for alternative filtering methods for use with VPNs.
Cheers,
Rob
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The app sets up a local (on-device) VPN for ad filtering, web traffic isn't being routed through Adguard's servers.
I don't use wifi assistant (traffic routed through Google's servers) as I use a third party VPNfor all public wifi however when Adguard senses a remote VPN connection being setup it disabled it's self automatically. It also has a root option for alternative filtering methods for use with VPNs.
Cheers,
Rob
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My bad, as I said total speculation. Didn't mean to spread mis-information. I'm probably still going to wait for root, but it's nice to know there is an alternative.
I have a pixel 2 xl with EX 1.01 kernel. I downloaded wireguard and then signed up on azire. It says it's only free until tomorrow- which is now today. I downloaded all the host files/ phony addresses and put them in wireguard.
Am I going to have to pay for the VPN? It was my understanding that this was all free. I'm still not sure what this is going to be doing for me though. It's my understanding that with wireguard on I can route my internet traffic through a phony server/location/device address. Azire had choices of Canada, Switzerland, Miami Florida, and some other places. I downloaded a file for each place. So I can just toggle on one of the locations and all my internet traffic will go through that phony address, right? This will allow me to access restricted content at work without work being able to track me, right? For example, movie and entertainment stuff is not viewable during lunch break because its access is restricted.
edit: I had 1 of the wireguard locations toggled on today. They were files I added from azire. They don't let me access ANYTHING on the internet when the switch is flipped on and in on my work wifi. What's going on?
Please can someone also explain the REAL, awesome benefits of wireguard and VPN? I'm only really playing around with it at this point.
I just signed up, and it says OpenVPN is free for 24 hours, while Wireguard is free indefinitely.
I don't know much about all this stuff, but I think Wireguard is a replacement for OpenVPN, which has a lot less lines of code, lighter, and having better security compared to OpenVPN. I think it's free currently as it is new and still under testing. Somebody with better knowledge oughta chime in and add more info.
Well its not much use if the VPN itself isn't free, right? What is everyone using this for? I am having a really hard time understanding it's application. If all the VPN services cost, I would think one would have to use this stuff a lot for it to make sense. Are there good, free VPNs?
I have the wireguard switch on for one the VPN files I downloaded from azire, and it works at home on my home networks, but at work I can not access anything on the internet. What does this mean? It was doing that before the 24hr trial was up (pretty sure). And I would think it wouldn't be working anymore, but I can still access stuff while on my home network with the wireguard in app switches toggled.
Im exploring this because if my phone and kernel are capable of it, I'd like to learn and utilize it. Just need help understanding how and what the proper application is.
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Well its not much use if the VPN itself isn't free, right? What is everyone using this for? I am having a really hard time understanding it's application. If all the VPN services cost, I would think one would have to use this stuff a lot for it to make sense. Are there good, free VPNs?
I have the wireguard switch on for one the VPN files I downloaded from azire, and it works at home on my home networks, but at work I can not access anything on the internet. What does this mean? It was doing that before the 24hr trial was up (pretty sure). And I would think it wouldn't be working anymore, but I can still access stuff while on my home network with the wireguard in app switches toggled.
Im exploring this because if my phone and kernel are capable of it, I'd like to learn and utilize it. Just need help understanding how and what the proper application is.
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Your office may be blocking access to VPN services.
Schroeder09 said:
Well its not much use if the VPN itself isn't free, right? What is everyone using this for? I am having a really hard time understanding it's application. If all the VPN services cost, I would think one would have to use this stuff a lot for it to make sense. Are there good, free VPNs?
I have the wireguard switch on for one the VPN files I downloaded from azire, and it works at home on my home networks, but at work I can not access anything on the internet. What does this mean? It was doing that before the 24hr trial was up (pretty sure). And I would think it wouldn't be working anymore, but I can still access stuff while on my home network with the wireguard in app switches toggled.
Im exploring this because if my phone and kernel are capable of it, I'd like to learn and utilize it. Just need help understanding how and what the proper application is.
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VPN basically protects you from being identified on the internet. People use it to prevent the government or hackers from spying on them, or even bypass restrictions on website that the government imposed(torrent, porn, google.com in China).
Sure there are free VPNs, but I guess the "protection" will not be very secure compared to a paid VPN. Obviously not all paid VPNs will be super secure, you'll have to do your research on which company provides the most secure VPN. But if you're just looking to bypass restrictions and don't give a hoot about security, a free VPN normally suffice.
About not able to access the internet during work, yeah probably the office network doesn't allow any form of VPN, since that would mean they don't know what you would be doing.
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Well its not much use if the VPN itself isn't free, right? What is everyone using this for? I am having a really hard time understanding it's application. If all the VPN services cost, I would think one would have to use this stuff a lot for it to make sense. Are there good, free VPNs?
I have the wireguard switch on for one the VPN files I downloaded from azire, and it works at home on my home networks, but at work I can not access anything on the internet. What does this mean? It was doing that before the 24hr trial was up (pretty sure). And I would think it wouldn't be working anymore, but I can still access stuff while on my home network with the wireguard in app switches toggled.
Im exploring this because if my phone and kernel are capable of it, I'd like to learn and utilize it. Just need help understanding how and what the proper application is.
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the vpn is free.. azire offers the wireguard vpn for free since its still in beta testing.. openvpm is a separate vpn altogether and does not work in wireguard
the openvpn was a 24hr trial period.. openvpn will not work in wireguard
this is more a general question, not really for themes and apps section.. i suggest u read up on vpns and the different types/methods to understand more about them
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VPN basically protects you from being identified on the internet. People use it to prevent the government or hackers from spying on them, or even bypass restrictions on website that the government imposed(torrent, porn, google.com in China).
Sure there are free VPNs, but I guess the "protection" will not be very secure compared to a paid VPN. Obviously not all paid VPNs will be super secure, you'll have to do your research on which company provides the most secure VPN. But if you're just looking to bypass restrictions and don't give a hoot about security, a free VPN normally suffice.
About not able to access the internet during work, yeah probably the office network doesn't allow any form of VPN, since that would mean they don't know what you would be doing.
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speed is also a factor.. some free vpns are slow compared to ones you can purchase.. but yes, agreed, he needs to do some more research on the internet lol
How do I know if my azire is still functioning? With the wireguard VPN switched on I can access sites on my home network
Is there anyway to get around wifi networks blocking access to VPN? Can I change dns settings or addresses or something? Every place I try to use this it doesn't work. I can use my VPN at home which is where I least care to use it or need it.
I'm currently at a hotel. There are tons of people on the wifi and it seems if I were concerned about security and safe browsing I'd want to use this now! I can't! As soon as I enable the VPN the internet access stops. This seems useless. Can someone help?
I used to always unlock bootloaders, install TWRP, flash clean Android and load up AdAway until my latest S20 acquisition. The intention was to wait out the 2yr warranty period and then do it until I learned that ad blocking was possible using the Private DNS setting.
Over the first days of using my new S20 I was really shocked at the volume of crap blasting at me that AdAway was blocking in the past, so trying out Private DNS was a welcome relief (dns.adguard.com).
It's only been a few days since I've done this and I just applied the setting to the wife's (stock) Huawei P20 Pro, and yes a large volume of ads are now missing, a sight for very sore eyes.
Just wondering if others have had positive and/or negative experiences using Private DNS for ad blocking. I saw Pixel 2s were rebooting but I'm sure the latest versions of Android would have sorted this by now. I haven't experienced anything untoward so far but I'm a very light user and only had the phone 4 days.
Works great for me! No more Blokada, DNS66, et al. Been using this since my Note 9.
Install youtube vanced and you're all set.
Tried dns.adguard.com before but some ads were still going through so i stuck to blokada, but now it seems to work fine, no more vpn icon
Used AdAway on rooted devices too ... with dns.adguard.com i had no problems while using it .... if you want, try this.. dns.keweon.center ..which i currently use...also excellent DNS
No need to use VPN Ad blockers.
Instead of dns.adguard.com use nextdns.io
Get free account and configure it as You want, with many filters full loging etc. It's better than AdAway.
Then You can set private dns to Your custom nextdns config.
krogoth said:
No need to use VPN Ad blockers.
Instead of dns.adguard.com use nextdns.io
Get free account and configure it as You want, with many filters full loging etc. It's better than AdAway.
Then You can set private dns to Your custom nextdns config.
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Thanks for this tip.
I've just set it up after a week of quite successful dns.adguard.com ad blocking but I really like the enormous flexibility of nextdns.io and its (potential) threat protection, as well as the logging (in CH) and analytics. Reminds me of OpenDNS but with ad blocking as well!
I have recommended it to a friend with two younger boys, he might appreciate the content filtering side for them, but generally the one thing that has irked me about smartphones is the potential for accidentally landing on a new malware site even if it is unlikely to infect Android.
The problem with the any DNS or VPN based blocking method: Chrome will randomly stop functioning whenever I am connected to any wifi network.
It will just stop loading random sites, not show all pictures in Google Image search, not show anything anymore when you click back and forward or just stop loading anything at all.
Go to mobile connection, it immediately works. Disable the DNS/VPN blocker, it immediately works.
Reconnect wifi, it will work again for a while. Can be two days, can be ten minutes. It's completely random.
I am not able to figure out ANY reason why this is happening.
I know Chrome has its own DNS resolver and you should disable it when using DNS based blocking methods (disable async dns resolver and clear dns cache), and while this fixes the problem that not all ads are blocked in a reliable way, it doesn't fix the wifi connection loss.
Using DNS or VPN based blockers only cause problems in Chrome, no other app.
I know I could just switch browsers, its just that I use Chrome on desktop as well and like the synced bookmarks.
Does anyone have any idea why using a VPN/DNS based adblocker would cause Chrome to specifically stop working randomly only in a wifi network, but not via mobile?
I have had this issue over several devices and Android versions for years now and I can't figure it out.
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Does anyone have any idea why using a VPN/DNS based adblocker would cause Chrome to specifically stop working randomly only in a wifi network, but not via mobile?
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Does it happen only on your home network? If so, are you using additional adblockers such as Pi-hole or dns.adguard..com as your router's default DNS?
Interesting that it happens only with mobile Chrome. Just another reason to stop using Chrome....
just use Disconnect Pro instead, Adblock through KNOX.
Sorry guys you all lying to urselfs... best adblock is still only via root available! Energized or AdAway is where it's at.
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Sorry guys you all lying to urselfs... best adblock is still only via root available! Energized or AdAway is where it's at.
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Thanks captain obvious! Now go root my north american snapdragon s20...
Adguard for Android is nice, not the app store version either. It's on adguard.com
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just use Disconnect Pro instead, Adblock through KNOX.
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This is a fantastic solution!
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Thank you for this! I missed adhell so much since it worked through Knox as well. Right now I'm running private dns on my phone from adguard and I'm going to use this app along with it as well.
Just go buy a Raspberry Pi Zero W and throw an SD card into it, install Pihole on it and VPN into your home network. Most modern routers have a VPN server built into them, Samsung phones all have a VPN client built in, and you can get a Pi Zero for $10 (or under $20 bundled with an MicroSD if you don't have one lying around from an old phone).
No root or special software on the phone end needed, and once the Pi is set up it's plug and play.
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sublimaze said:
Does it happen only on your home network? If so, are you using additional adblockers such as Pi-hole or dns.adguard..com as your router's default DNS?
Interesting that it happens only with mobile Chrome. Just another reason to stop using Chrome....
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Chrome is purposely crippled to do this - there's even a dev flag to disable the behavior. It's the main reason I stopped using it and disabled it entirely. I went to Samsung's browser and have actually been really happy with it - the dark mode actually makes all web sites dark, even the ones that don't work with Chrome's.
Thank you.
Do you see any issues accessing very secure sites like banks thru the DNS blocks?
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Does it happen only on your home network? If so, are you using additional adblockers such as Pi-hole or dns.adguard..com as your router's default DNS?
Interesting that it happens only with mobile Chrome. Just another reason to stop using Chrome....
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Do you see any issues accessing very secure sites like banks thru the DNS blocks?
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If the blocker is doing its job correctly, it shouldn't have issues with any legit site. This actually protects you since most of the blockers also block malicious domains so if you accidentally click a phishing link it *might* keep you from getting to it.
The problems you WILL see if that sponsored results in search engines will stop working, because they route through an ad site rather than directly to the thing you want to go to. Once you get used to ignoring the top few results in Google, it's not so bad. There's also the issue of sites that block you if they detect an ad blocker. Most sites aren't smart enough to be able to detect a DNS based blocker, but if they are you will either not be able to use the site, or you'll need to turn the DNS blocker off or whitelist the site while you do.
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If the blocker is doing its job correctly, it shouldn't have issues with any legit site. This actually protects you since most of the blockers also block malicious domains so if you accidentally click a phishing link it *might* keep you from getting to it.
The problems you WILL see if that sponsored results in search engines will stop working, because they route through an ad site rather than directly to the thing you want to go to. Once you get used to ignoring the top few results in Google, it's not so bad. There's also the issue of sites that block you if they detect an ad blocker. Most sites aren't smart enough to be able to detect a DNS based blocker, but if they are you will either not be able to use the site, or you'll need to turn the DNS blocker off or whitelist the site while you do.
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Yeah I stopped clicking the top search results a long time ago. I was an avid AdGuard user, but their app used too much battery. I changed my default DNS to dns.adguard.com and it blocks ads as well as their app, without the battery hit.
In 2017, I purchased two Adguard lifetime licences for $10/each ($20 total), one of my best purchased ever! Now the same license is $70/each.
Have not had a need to root and still no ads on our phones for years now!