Hey, just a quick question. How can I get ad blocking back on this rom... tried different host files with no luck. Any help will be great. I'm running MIUI FascinateMTD 1.7.15 w/ Glitch 11.1
have you tried ad blocker on android market?
Yea, no go
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Yea, no go
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ad blocker seems to work for me what app is it not working in??
I use wireless tethering and theoretically the ad blocking should carry over into what I do on my PC but its not.
stephencapes said:
I use wireless tethering and theoretically the ad blocking should carry over into what I do on my PC but its not.
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No it shouldn't, that's not how host files work. Host files is for local (i.e. that specific machine) lookup only, before it asks a remote DNS server. Your tethered computer will never go anywhere near your phone's host file.
If you want to block ads on the tethered computer, you could always block the ads in that computer's host file. Or use AdBlock in the browser. Or find some way to manually configure the phone's iptables install to drop those connections/reroute them (an overly complicated "solution").
Thanks! Ended up just doing a Firefox Add-on
stephencapes said:
Yea, no go
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Same here ad blocker acts like it works (installing new host) but I still have ads everywhere.
AdFree App... Hidden in the words
After you update your hosts file the app CLEARLY says..
Your Android device should now be AdFree, however you might need to reboot to clear your DNS cache.
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Judging by the 15k 5 star reviews.. you might be missing something..
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AdFree App... Hidden in the words
After you update your hosts file the app CLEARLY says..
Your Android device should now be AdFree, however you might need to reboot to clear your DNS cache.
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Judging by the 15k 5 star reviews.. you might be missing something..
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Actually, I did see that and then reboot. Still, no change. As far as what I was wanting to achieve, I am good to go now with the FireFox Add-On. Thanks anyways.
mystiquefbsd said:
AdFree App... Hidden in the words
After you update your hosts file the app CLEARLY says..
Your Android device should now be AdFree, however you might need to reboot to clear your DNS cache.
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Judging by the 15k 5 star reviews.. you might be missing something..
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Like what? It used to work but on this ROM it isn't for me.
piiman said:
Like what? It used to work but on this ROM it isn't for me.
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Exactly how is it not working? What makes you say that? More information might help us track down any issue you're having.
Those things won't block all ads, because it only blacklists certain domains. Any ads built directly into the app (i.e. that the app doesn't have to fetch from a remote server) won't be blocked. Ads from smaller ad networks might also not be blocked, as well as many ads on websites (often blacklisting based on the host file can't block the ad without also blocking legit content).
stephencapes said:
Hey, just a quick question. How can I get ad blocking back on this rom... tried different host files with no luck. Any help will be great. I'm running MIUI FascinateMTD 1.7.15 w/ Glitch 11.1
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I'm running the same setup (MIUI MTD 1.7.15 w/ Glitch 11.1) and my wireless tether will connect, but not pass any data. What radio are you using?
_RTFM_ said:
I'm running the same setup (MIUI MTD 1.7.15 w/ Glitch 11.1) and my wireless tether will connect, but not pass any data. What radio are you using?
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The native hotspot doesn't work. I'm running Wireless Tether 3.0 beta... once installed you will need to go into the apps settings and change the profile from Auto to Fascinate.... For some reason there is still a unresolved issue with utilizing the AP over Ad-Hoc. So you have to stick with Ad-hoc.
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Exactly how is it not working? What makes you say that? More information might help us track down any issue you're having.
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Like ALL the ads that used to be blocked are not blocked any more.
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Can any1 tell me if there somewhere in the phone like a parental control? im trying to view a 18+ explicit site that uses flash and every time i load it up i get kicked of to desktop ova and ova. is this some kind of block?
i do get a android symbol saying web page not available then all a sudden crash/kick to desktop
try a different browser from the market
Either that or your network provider is blocking them
Micksta said:
Either that or your network provider is blocking them
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useing wi-fi?
shadow65781 said:
try a different browser from the market
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tryed dolphin seems to not work at first then after reload it works fine
hey guys.
i've always been a strong supporter of developers. I buy all the apps that I can and I think are worth it. I even have some that I've paid for that I no longer have installed. but some apps simply don't give you the option of paying for an ad-free version. so i've used adfree for over a year on my OG Evo 4G.
I have adfree now on my Evo 3D and even though it says the host files are up-to-date and the app has root access, i still have ads in almost all my apps!
is there something i'm doing wrong? or is adfree simply not working with GB? is there an alternative?
thanks.
I've never had luck with Adfree. It worked with admob ads but never in-game ads, even with an updated host file. I think you need to find out what host your app uses and manually add it in.
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hey guys.
i've always been a strong supporter of developers. I buy all the apps that I can and I think are worth it. I even have some that I've paid for that I no longer have installed. but some apps simply don't give you the option of paying for an ad-free version. so i've used adfree for over a year on my OG Evo 4G.
I have adfree now on my Evo 3D and even though it says the host files are up-to-date and the app has root access, i still have ads in almost all my apps!
is there something i'm doing wrong? or is adfree simply not working with GB? is there an alternative?
thanks.
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have you tried rebooting after installing the hosts? like a regular reboot. then check again.
i've never rebooted immediately after updating the hosts file...but eventually I end up rebooting and there is no difference. unless you're saying I need to reboot immediately or the file gets overwritten by android somehow.
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I've never had luck with Adfree. It worked with admob ads but never in-game ads, even with an updated host file. I think you need to find out what host your app uses and manually add it in.
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two ideas come to mind on ways to determine the exact server the ad program is pulling the ad data from
1) i was watching logcat the other day while using rom manager. side note: i wasn't bored i was double checking my rom was showing up there and it does! i noticed in logcat some of the ad programs, like the one used by rom manager, output a lot of detail about their actions. you might be able to see which hosts the in application ad program is using to pull down the ads by watching logcat.
2) a little more technical of a method would be to run netstat on the phone. of course, i would do a fresh reboot and wait until everything updates and turn off a lot of the syncing to eliminate noise in netstat but it should show the ip address of the ad server connection!
you probably already know this but just to state it for anybody reading this now or later, once you have the ip address (hostname) of the ad server, you can add to the /etc/hosts file and point it to 127.0.0.1.
although, after typing that up, now i'm thinking if they hard code the ip address to the ad server in the application, the /etc/hosts file might not help ... then you might have to add a route to ifconfig and point that ip at the localhost ... but i might be getting off topic as i'm speculating at this point!
hope those two suggestions help. if you have a chance to research or implement, let us know!
****All credit goes to user yareally. This is his host file he posted in a different section I just reposted the link.***
Here is a great host file you can place manually.
Go to this link and at the top there is a d/l button. The file will be named hosts.
https://gist.github.com/543651c8d3bb7992f2be
Then using root explorer or a similar app mount system as r/w, and move the file to /system/etc/
Set the permissions as such:
Owner: read, write
Group:read
Other:read
Or just use terminal emulator and type:
su
chmod 644 /system/etc/hosts
Now reboot and your done!
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Thanks going to try that now. What do I have to lose? I checked my hosts file and it's 700Kb big with endless entries...yet I still get ads.
Sent from my HTC Evo 3D on the MetroPCS 1x network...
no difference. still getting ads
Max_Pain said:
no difference. still getting ads
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Maybe Adfree doesn't work on the Evo 3D?
Most ROMs on the Evo 4G had adblocking in them. I'm sure they also have that in the Evo 3D. Try flashing Synergy, I think that has ad blocking in it.
yousefak said:
Maybe Adfree doesn't work on the Evo 3D?
Most ROMs on the Evo 4G had adblocking in them. I'm sure they also have that in the Evo 3D. Try flashing Synergy, I think that has ad blocking in it.
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no... adfree is definitely working for me on Virtuous..
are you doing anything beyond downloading from market and updating hosts files?
im a long time user on my Evo 4G and it worked wonders. now on my Evo 3D the ads dont stop :-(
That is really really strange. Are you getting adds in ALL apps or is it just a couple. It's possible they are using some newer ad hosts that haven't been added to the common host files that can be found around. With that host file I linked to I never get any adds in apps and barley a one in the browser. I actually switched to it for the specific reason of adfree not working for me anymore.
Sorry I forgot to say if you have that file in the right place permissions set and you rebooted and still no luck I don't know what to tell ya sorry.
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this is really frustrating. i'm getting ads in every app or game that has them in. adfree reports being updated. i've tried downloading custom files. my hosts file is there and full of ip addresses. yet ads are everywhere :-(
anyone else?
Max_Pain said:
this is really frustrating. i'm getting ads in every app or game that has them in. adfree reports being updated. i've tried downloading custom files. my hosts file is there and full of ip addresses. yet ads are everywhere :-(
anyone else?
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Here's a real test:
Do you get ADs here on XDA?
Max_Pain said:
hey guys.
i've always been a strong supporter of developers. I buy all the apps that I can and I think are worth it. I even have some that I've paid for that I no longer have installed. but some apps simply don't give you the option of paying for an ad-free version. so i've used adfree for over a year on my OG Evo 4G.
I have adfree now on my Evo 3D and even though it says the host files are up-to-date and the app has root access, i still have ads in almost all my apps!
is there something i'm doing wrong? or is adfree simply not working with GB? is there an alternative?
thanks.
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Try Uninstalling it then Reinstall it back...
freeza said:
Here's a real test:
Do you get ADs here on XDA?
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i have the premium app...no ads either way.
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Try Uninstalling it then Reinstall it back...
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going to try now. i've wiped and installed new roms and always had the same issue, but i've always backed up and restored with titanium. let's try a fresh install of the app and i'll report back.
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i have the premium app...no ads either way.
going to try now. i've wiped and installed new roms and always had the same issue, but i've always backed up and restored with titanium. let's try a fresh install of the app and i'll report back.
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Yeah Report back man, I'm Curious to see if that Helps you....
Max_Pain said:
i have the premium app...no ads either way.
going to try now. i've wiped and installed new roms and always had the same issue, but i've always backed up and restored with titanium. let's try a fresh install of the app and i'll report back.
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I meant from the browser
I just wish there was a way to block ads except for the ones I get paid to click through tooyou, but I dont see how that could ever happen
jkcpsal said:
I just wish there was a way to block ads except for the ones I get paid to click through tooyou, but I dont see how that could ever happen
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You get Paid to click? Huh?
Hi guys. i installed a firewall on my phone, and i just wanted to ask as to what basic stuff i need to allow to use internet.
What i mean is that i have firefox on the phone, and if i block everything and only allow firefox, i cant browse internet. but if i turn off the firewall, i can browse normally.
So i was just wondering what else i need to allow to use firefox.
i hope you guys get what i am trying to ask here.
You could try opening ports 80 (default http) and 443 (default https), but isn't your question better directed to the maker of the firewall?
ok got it to work, instead of blacklisting, i did white listing, and it worked well.
advisable for anyone who wants security to give it a try
if you would firewall your pc, then why not your phone?
nstream said:
ok got it to work, instead of blacklisting, i did white listing, and it worked well.
advisable for anyone who wants security to give it a try
if you would firewall your pc, then why not your phone?
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Which firewall application did you use? I tried Android Firewall, but it would crash all the time, and it would not store or display activity logs. I previously used Droidwall on my original Incredible running CM7 (Gingerbread) and it seemed to work very well with the white listing of applications.
I removed Android Firewall from the Dinc 4G today and have no idea if anything else out there will work on ICS or Jellybean
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Which firewall application did you use? I tried Android Firewall, but it would crash all the time, and it would not store or display activity logs. I previously used Droidwall on my original Incredible running CM7 (Gingerbread) and it seemed to work very well with the white listing of applications.
I removed Android Firewall from the Dinc 4G today and have no idea if anything else out there will work on ICS or Jellybean
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i am using avast!
it does require root though
nstream said:
i am using avast!
it does require root though
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Oh, I am rooted, S-OFF and running CM10.1 thanks to the hard work and inspiration of the developers here. I will look into Avast, thank you.
Hi, I have an app which looks like the developer has removed their servers so it always fails the "internet connection" check.
Its IONROAD. A AR driving app.
I paid for the PRO version so its all good. I use an older version not the latest as I hate the latest version.
99% of the app is using the GPS or the camera. It does check the internet for the weather and a few little things.
I've tried it at home while connected to wireless, in the car while connected to Mobile Data, I've uninstalled, reinstalled and updated and all versions fail the internet checks. To me it looks like they closed their servers so the app refuses to work without the internet so it will never work again.
What I want to do is remove that internet check so it will keep working without the need for their servers. If it never connects to the internet it doesn't bother me. I dont care for the current weather in a AR driving app, I care for how close the car in front of me is or if i'm drifting out of the lane I'm in. Absolutely nothing to do with the internet so how do I remove that check?
I have the APK, trying to get it into the Android SDK and not sure how? Even if I do get it there what do I remove?
All I want is that internet check removed. As I said I paid for the app so the licence check always passes as I paid for it.
The dev has abandoned the app, they refuse to reply or update. As they closed their servers I'm guessing they totally abandoned the app.
Any help what to remove and how to remove it? Is it an easy unzip, edit a file then zip and reinstall? Or is it a complete import into SDK, rebuild, test, etc and make a whole new app?
I'm not sure what or how to edit it.
Thanks
BTW, Here are links to the apps. (if the link doesn't work use the txt below it. just add HTTP: to the start)
FREE version
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.picitup.iOnRoad
//play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.picitup.iOnRoad
PAID version
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.picitup.iOnRoad.pro
//play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.picitup.iOnRoad.pro
Here is their website, you can see half the site is down. You cant log in, and every page has a cache/database error.
http://ionroad.com
EDIT: Looks like the site is shut down completely now.
Nobody? I thought someone would know?
NakedFaerie said:
Nobody? I thought someone would know?
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It is not a simple matter as it would require ripping the app apart and searching through smali code for the server stuff to be removed. As that is what it is doing. It uses their servers to send the weather and a few other things. Now that their servers are off you can bet that it wont be working for long as it will also use other info for things connected to the gps.
zelendel said:
It is not a simple matter as it would require ripping the app apart and searching through smali code for the server stuff to be removed. As that is what it is doing. It uses their servers to send the weather and a few other things. Now that their servers are off you can bet that it wont be working for long as it will also use other info for things connected to the gps.
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The app refuses to work completely. As soon as it loads up it says there is no internet and closes. Thats why I want to remove the need for their servers and internet.
I was hoping there might be some sort of offline mode built in I could enable or remove the "no internet connection" error so it never fails.
Go have a look at the app and you will see you cant do anything as it fails the internet check when the app loads. As they have closed the servers then they have abandoned the app so we can do what we want with it as they obviously dont care about it anymore.
The problem I have is its the best AR driving app there is for android and as they abandoned it there is nothing to replace it with as all the others are crap.
Hi, similar problem to the GoPro app where internet connection is required. I would also really like to remove the internet checking and although the app is free are we getting in to the areas of cracking?
Please update this if you get somewhere.
Xposed mod anyone?
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NakedFaerie said:
Hi, I have an app which looks like the developer has removed their servers so it always fails the "internet connection" check.
Its IONROAD. A AR driving app.
I paid for the PRO version so its all good. I use an older version not the latest as I hate the latest version.
99% of the app is using the GPS or the camera. It does check the internet for the weather and a few little things.
I've tried it at home while connected to wireless, in the car while connected to Mobile Data, I've uninstalled, reinstalled and updated and all versions fail the internet checks. To me it looks like they closed their servers so the app refuses to work without the internet so it will never work again.
What I want to do is remove that internet check so it will keep working without the need for their servers. If it never connects to the internet it doesn't bother me. I dont care for the current weather in a AR driving app, I care for how close the car in front of me is or if i'm drifting out of the lane I'm in. Absolutely nothing to do with the internet so how do I remove that check?
I have the APK, trying to get it into the Android SDK and not sure how? Even if I do get it there what do I remove?
All I want is that internet check removed. As I said I paid for the app so the licence check always passes as I paid for it.
The dev has abandoned the app, they refuse to reply or update. As they closed their servers I'm guessing they totally abandoned the app.
Any help what to remove and how to remove it? Is it an easy unzip, edit a file then zip and reinstall? Or is it a complete import into SDK, rebuild, test, etc and make a whole new app?
I'm not sure what or how to edit it.
Thanks
BTW, Here is the free version. I have the paid version but I'm guessing its the same.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...icitup.iOnRoad
Here is their website, you can see half the site is down. You cant log in, and every page has a cache/database error.
http://ionroad.com
EDIT: Looks like the site is shut down completely now.
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can you give me the apk to try and remove it for you? i am not guarantee anything that it will work. also you have root access?
NakedFaerie said:
The app refuses to work completely. As soon as it loads up it says there is no internet and closes. Thats why I want to remove the need for their servers and internet.
I was hoping there might be some sort of offline mode built in I could enable or remove the "no internet connection" error so it never fails.
Go have a look at the app and you will see you cant do anything as it fails the internet check when the app loads. As they have closed the servers then they have abandoned the app so we can do what we want with it as they obviously dont care about it anymore.
The problem I have is its the best AR driving app there is for android and as they abandoned it there is nothing to replace it with as all the others are crap.
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Just because they abandon it doesn't meant that they might not throw a fit at having it edited. I'll take a look at the decompiled apk. I have a feeling that everything it does will be tied to the servers so even if we did stop it from checking the servers the stuff you want might still not work.
zelendel said:
Just because they abandon it doesn't meant that they might not throw a fit at having it edited. I'll take a look at the decompiled apk. I have a feeling that everything it does will be tied to the servers so even if we did stop it from checking the servers the stuff you want might still not work.
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Great thanks.
When the app worked it was mainly GPS and camera stuff, It would get the weather from the server and it does keep a log at the server so it will send a result at the end but while your driving I doubt it does anything with the server as I've been to some places without phone reception and it still worked fine.
Maybe there is only a check when it loads up that we need to remove?
stefanosapostolopoulos said:
can you give me the apk to try and remove it for you? i am not guarantee anything that it will work. also you have root access?
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You just quoted a link........
And no, I sortof dont have root access. My tablet is rooted my Note 4 is not. I use it on my note 4 which is not rooted.
NakedFaerie said:
You just quoted a link........
And no, I sortof dont have root access. My tablet is rooted my Note 4 is not. I use it on my note 4 which is not rooted.
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the link for play store does't work anymore the app isnt there
stefanosapostolopoulos said:
the link for play store does't work anymore the app isnt there
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FREE version
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.picitup.iOnRoad
//play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.picitup.iOnRoad
PAID version
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.picitup.iOnRoad.pro
//play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.picitup.iOnRoad.pro
Not sure what happened? the link did work. Here are new links. Oh, the forum changes the links and breaks them.
I could have more luck if I knew what apps to use.
How do you decrypt apps?
What should I edit and look for when its decrypted? (I'm guessing a link to the website or something like that?)
How do I encrypted it again and pack it back into a working APK?
I've tried a few apps and had no luck.
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I could have more luck if I knew what apps to use.
How do you decrypt apps?
What should I edit and look for when its decrypted? (I'm guessing a link to the website or something like that?)
How do I encrypted it again and pack it back into a working APK?
I've tried a few apps and had no luck.
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There are tons of tutorials on how to decompile the app. You will need a pc. As for what to look for. That is hit or miss really. As it is in smali and not Java. Also there could be safe guards that if the code is removed then the app won't work. Also some apps can't be decompiler at all as they self destruct if they are.
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There are tons of tutorials on how to decompile the app. You will need a pc. As for what to look for. That is hit or miss really. As it is in smali and not Java. Also there could be safe guards that if the code is removed then the app won't work. Also some apps can't be decompiler at all as they self destruct if they are.
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Ok. I'll wait and hope someone has a go at doing it. As I said I've tried and had no luck at all thats why I'm here asking as I cant do it, someone who knows more than me hopefully will have more luck than I've had.
Anyone having a go at seeing if they can remove the connection to internet requirement?
I want to keep using v1.6.3 but I did find v1.5.1 works with only a random internet check. For my last 10 min drive it checked 3 times but I did do a 15 min drive and it never checked the whole time.
As their servers are down it will always fail if it checks.
If you know where to look you will find all different versions. I wont post where but they are available. 1.6.3 to me is the best, its the most stable, has the best features but its got the internet checks which need to be removed before you can use it as it checks at the start and closes as it cant connect to their servers.
NakedFaerie said:
Anyone having a go at seeing if they can remove the connection to internet requirement?
I want to keep using v1.6.3 but I did find v1.5.1 works with only a random internet check. For my last 10 min drive it checked 3 times but I did do a 15 min drive and it never checked the whole time.
As their servers are down it will always fail if it checks.
If you know where to look you will find all different versions. I wont post where but they are available. 1.6.3 to me is the best, its the most stable, has the best features but its got the internet checks which need to be removed before you can use it as it checks at the start and closes as it cant connect to their servers.
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Dude if you use it without mobile data how it respond?
stefanosapostolopoulos said:
Dude if you use it without mobile data how it respond?
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??? I dont understand?
Their servers are down forever. they closed them so it doesnt respond. I want the app to stop checking their servers, to work 100% offline.
NakedFaerie said:
??? I dont understand?
Their servers are down forever. they closed them so it doesnt respond. I want the app to stop checking their servers, to work 100% offline.
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No I mean if you use it with gps only the app should not try to connect with the servers because it checks the network status to see if there is internet connection...
stefanosapostolopoulos said:
Dude if you use it without mobile data how it respond?
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stefanosapostolopoulos said:
No I mean if you use it with gps only the app should not try to connect with the servers because it checks the network status to see if there is internet connection...
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the app always tries to connect to their servers at startup. as they closed the servers it always fails and the app closes.
if you turn mobile data off it also fails and closes the app.
we need to remove the check so the app will work again.
NakedFaerie said:
the app always tries to connect to their servers at startup. as they closed the servers it always fails and the app closes.
if you turn mobile data off it also fails and closes the app.
we need to remove the check so the app will work again.
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This isn't simple.Even if we remove the permission the code of the app will try to access the internet and it will fail. but i will try it
After working for awhile blokada or any other DNS based adblocker fails to pass any data. I found github threads discussing this for blokada, dns66 etc. Is there a fix for non rooted users on stock?
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After working for awhile blokada or any other DNS based adblocker fails to pass any data. I found github threads discussing this for blokada, dns66 etc. Is there a fix for non rooted users on stock?
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Not really, our hands are pretty much tied since we don't have root access to the phone..
Since those apps actually perform the blocking your gonna have to wait for those individual applications to update their software to fix/resolve this.
scottusa2008 said:
Not really, our hands are pretty much tied since we don't have root access to the phone..
Since those apps actually perform the blocking your gonna have to wait for those individual applications to update their software to fix/resolve this.
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Nvm I bit the bullet and got adhell working