What's the best way to block ads on my S8+ with no root?
That's the one thing I miss about my S6.... Root+Adblock! lol
Most people use Adhell for this. I used it before I rooted my S8+, seems to work pretty well. Also has a package disabler if you're into disabling apps you don't use or want hogging up resources.
xDMONEYx said:
Most people use Adhell for this. I used it before I rooted my S8+, seems to work pretty well. Also has a package disabler if you're into disabling apps you don't use or want hogging up resources.
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+1 Adhell
JoeFCaputo113 said:
What's the best way to block ads on my S8+ with no root?
That's the one thing I miss about my S6.... Root+Adblock! lol
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I use Blokada, tried Adhell and didn't like it. Nothing is as good as Adblock.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/an...da-fire-forget-root-ad-blocker-t3503374/page2
Adhell for non-rooters
I've been using disconnect pro from the Samsung store and honestly haven't had any complaints
ggrant3876 said:
I use Blokada, tried Adhell and didn't like it. Nothing is as good as Adblock.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/an...da-fire-forget-root-ad-blocker-t3503374/page2
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The problem with Blokada is it uses the VPN, so if you need to VPN anywhere, it will turn Blokada off..
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Hello all!
About two weeks ago, I used the "stump root" method to root my G3. The root worked according to the root checker app as it verified that I am rooted. On my previous phone, the Galaxy S3, I used AdFree by bigtincan, and it worked like a charm by blocking all ads, including YouTube, reddit, and any in-browser ads.
So, naturally, I downloaded AdFree to use on my G3. But the problem is, it doesn't seem to be blocking many/any ads at all. The ads in my redditisfun app are not there, but I still get YouTube ads and ads still appear in Google Chrome while browsing the web. Does anybody have an explanation for this, or possibly another ad blocker that will work for all ads?
Thanks in advance!
brain56 said:
Hello all!
About two weeks ago, I used the "stump root" method to root my G3. The root worked according to the root checker app as it verified that I am rooted. On my previous phone, the Galaxy S3, I used AdFree by bigtincan, and it worked like a charm by blocking all ads, including YouTube, reddit, and any in-browser ads.
So, naturally, I downloaded AdFree to use on my G3. But the problem is, it doesn't seem to be blocking many/any ads at all. The ads in my redditisfun app are not there, but I still get YouTube ads and ads still appear in Google Chrome while browsing the web. Does anybody have an explanation for this, or possibly another ad blocker that will work for all ads?
Thanks in advance!
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Give this a shot. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=55051253
I've been using Adaway for a couple weeks with no issues but I don't have first hand knowledge of those particular apps.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2190753
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I've been using Adaway for a couple weeks with no issues but I don't have first hand knowledge of those particular apps.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2190753
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Adaway works great from first day of root
I have Adaway and I can help you with Chrome ads. In Chrome there is an option under bandwidth management called reduce data usage, that needs to be off for adaway to work with Chrome.
YouTube ads unfortunately are no longer blocked by adaway automatically, there is a way to make it block the ads but I can't remember exactly what it is. You can find the information on that in the adaway thread. It does prevent the preview images from loading but that's the only issue with doing that. There is an xposed module to block YouTube ads though.
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Im using adaway with no issues as well
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Any suggestions for non-root adblockers?
oroboros74 said:
Any suggestions for non-root adblockers?
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Adguard which is a local vpn based adblocker which works perfect in all the apps except in YouTube app(it blocks ad in YouTube from browser though).... Using it for more than 6 months and completely happy with the app... But its not available in PlayStore due to the Google's policies.
hasan4791 said:
Adguard which is a local vpn based adblocker which works perfect in all the apps except in YouTube app(it blocks ad in YouTube from browser though).... Using it for more than 6 months and completely happy with the app... But its not available in PlayStore due to the Google's policies.
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Have compared it to Adclear? Just wondering what the difference is.
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Have compared it to Adclear? Just wondering what the difference is.
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There is almost no difference in the functionality but do have a major difference in their policies. As u know Adclear gives the same stuff for free but they do use our data for further processing and Adguard dont have any such policies on user data...
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There is almost no difference in the functionality but do have a major difference in their policies. As u know Adclear gives the same stuff for free but they do use our data for further processing and Adguard dont have any such policies on user data...
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Is Adguard free to use?
Moaab
oroboros74 said:
Is Adguard free to use?
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One week free trial... Then you have to get the subscription for it
I have a LS992 that has yet to be rooted. At this point I've lost at hope that it'll ever happen. Anyways I'm currently using dns66 to block ads but I'm noticing quite a few ads getting thru in apps so I'm looking for another option? Any ideas?
Also are there any options out there for YouTube ad block an background play without root an xposed beyond paying for red? I used to have the xposed modules for it on my g3 an miss it so much
Heatherlh said:
I have a LS992 that has yet to be rooted. At this point I've lost at hope that it'll ever happen. Anyways I'm currently using dns66 to block ads but I'm noticing quite a few ads getting thru in apps so I'm looking for another option? Any ideas?
Also are there any options out there for YouTube ad block an background play without root an xposed beyond paying for red? I used to have the xposed modules for it on my g3 an miss it so much
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You can download an app called newpipe to watch YouTube videos without ads, it also supports background playback.
You can get it on https://f-droid.org/
Use Adguard for anything else, it blocks adds ij every app w/o root.
Moving over to the S10e from the S8 Plus (both non-rooted), I'm trying to find a mod which blocks ads all across the system.
I applied something in the past to my S8 which blocks almost all ads, but I can't remember what it is. I can see that I have DNS66 and Disconnect Me Pro installed, both are not running.
So what could be the thing which blocks all of my ads?
In short, looking for a solution to block most if not all ads on my Galaxy S10e.
Thanks a lot in advance.
tomerstern said:
Moving over to the S10e from the S8 Plus (both non-rooted), I'm trying to find a mod which blocks ads all across the system.
I applied something in the past to my S8 which blocks almost all ads, but I can't remember what it is. I can see that I have DNS66 and Disconnect Me Pro installed, both are not running.
So what could be the thing which blocks all of my ads?
In short, looking for a solution to block most if not all ads on my Galaxy S10e.
Thanks a lot in advance.
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I'm using this dns.
Sathandwf said:
I'm using this dns.
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Thanks. So easy and simple. Hope it works for the long run.
I'm afraid system wide ad blocking is no longer effective. App developers got really smart with ad integrations. I tried DNS solution and Adhell (before it shut down). Nothing works, all popular apps that get frequent updates show ads.
try the app blockada. for me best on the market (no-root)
chkdsk90 said:
try the app blockada. for me best on the market (no-root)
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Doesn't blockada suck the battery empty like a 2nd grader a juice box?
Adaway works well
Glotttis said:
I'm afraid system wide ad blocking is no longer effective. App developers got really smart with ad integrations. I tried DNS solution and Adhell (before it shut down). Nothing works, all popular apps that get frequent updates show ads.
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Disconnect pro
Quicksilver said:
Disconnect pro
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I tried all the methods that are available. There are many apps where I can't block ads no matter what I try. For example Duolingo app, when it loads an ad not a single ad blocker detected anything! I think many apps and games are smartly programmed to deliver ads from the same server as app content and there is nothing any ad blocker can do. Just like Youtube app.
Glotttis said:
I tried all the methods that are available. There are many apps where I can't block ads no matter what I try. For example Duolingo app, when it loads an ad not a single ad blocker detected anything! I think many apps and games are smartly programmed to deliver ads from the same server as app content and there is nothing any ad blocker can do. Just like Youtube app.
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Disconnect pro is system wide adblocker for samsung devices which is powered by knox. its available in galaxy app store for $23
Disconnect Pro isn't worth the money. $23 for an app that just block traffic but doesn't allow any filters or exclusions except "trusted apps" is quiet expensive.
I tried the app once and wasn't a big fan of it. It works, but nothing more.
Adguards dns is completely for free and with a Tasker quick toggle you can easily switch it off when needed...without to start or restart any app.
I can share my Tasker settings, if someone wants it. I also created a task to disable the DNS if I'm connected to some public WiFi networks where the DNS isn't supported.
Adguard premium. done!
I used adaway with many devices, it works very good.
But sometimes I had to deactivate it, to see some content.
bassgenerator said:
Adguard premium. done!
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Yep, been using this for a while.
Works well.
johnny8910 said:
Yep, been using this for a while.
Works well.
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Is it working for Instagram, Facebook etc for the "sponsored" ads?
Minminguard + edxposed + adaway.
+1 for AdGuard Premium (no root).
Will this dns remove in app ads
thahim said:
Will this dns remove in app ads
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No. I tried all ad blocking apps and all DNS. Nothing removes in app "sponsored" ads.
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No. I tried all ad blocking apps and all DNS. Nothing removes in app "sponsored" ads.
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And there isn't a way to do it. They are sponsored posts, and not ads. Only way is to use modded apks, which personally I don't trust.
On my old phone android 5.1.1 blokada worked really well, basically not a single ad.
Now, with new android and new blokada, I have permanent ads all over the place and I am continuosly harrased by other "free" functions blokada installs without asking .
I can not even switch their vpn off!
What is the best ad blocker now?
I mean an adblocker, that will block ads, and that is it. If I want anything else, I will look for it.
I do NOT mean an ad blocker that works with the browser. I basically never use the browser on the phone. I am talking about ads from apps..
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This sounds odd, im using blokada 5 with default Block lists this App does not install additional Apps at all. Make sure to download from Official Site blokada.org also don't use the downgraded Slim Version. U add more Block Lists in Settings when default not enough.
tdvolland said:
On my old phone android 5.1.1 blokada worked really well, basically not a single ad.
Now, with new android and new blokada, I have permanent ads all over the place and I am continuosly harrased by other "free" functions blokada installs without asking .
I can not even switch their vpn off!
What is the best ad blocker now?
I mean an adblocker, that will block ads, and that is it. If I want anything else, I will look for it.
I do NOT mean an ad blocker that works with the browser. I basically never use the browser on the phone. I am talking about ads from apps..
Thank You
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I use the adguard DNS servers - https://adguard.com/en/adguard-dns/overview.html
I use uBlock Origin, Ghostery, and Privacy Badger in my browser.
AdAway at the device level.
piHole at the Network level.
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This sounds odd, im using blokada 5 with default Block lists this App does not install additional Apps at all. Make sure to download from Official Site blokada.org also don't use the downgraded Slim Version. U add more Block Lists in Settings when default not enough.
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Thank you but I never said it installs other apps. When the isntalled apps are used THEY show ads...
Sorry if I was unclear.
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I use the adguard DNS servers - https://adguard.com/en/adguard-dns/overview.html
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I will try it... but I really resent renting some software for $ 24 a year.
That is what I pay for my VPN, because that causes them expenses to run it.
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I will try it... but I really resent renting some software for $ 24 a year.
That is what I pay for my VPN, because that causes them expenses to run it.
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AdAway is free. No harm in trying it.
SMcC2 said:
I use uBlock Origin, Ghostery, and Privacy Badger in my browser.
AdAway at the device level.
piHole at the Network level.
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Thank you. On this desktop I also use the really great uBlock Origin, but is no help my phone.
Adaway needs root, and for some strange reason Technolobe's instructions on YouTube will not work on my Redme9T
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AdAway is free. No harm in trying it.
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I sugget you visit their website?
tdvolland said:
I sugget you visit their website?
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I am rooted and do use the rooted host file.
The VPN option does not require root. I cannot tell how well it works, no experience with it.
AdAway.org
tdvolland said:
On my old phone android 5.1.1 blokada worked really well, basically not a single ad.
Now, with new android and new blokada, I have permanent ads all over the place and I am continuosly harrased by other "free" functions blokada installs without asking .
I can not even switch their vpn off!
What is the best ad blocker now?
I mean an adblocker, that will block ads, and that is it. If I want anything else, I will look for it.
I do NOT mean an ad blocker that works with the browser. I basically never use the browser on the phone. I am talking about ads from apps..
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Why don't you use Blokada 4. I use it and it works well for me. Just sometimes after switching on the device it keeps on saying 'please wait' but after switching off the vpn and switching on again it works perfectly.
AdBlocker Reborn | Xposed Module Repository
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tdvolland said:
I will try it... but I really resent renting some software for $ 24 a year.
That is what I pay for my VPN, because that causes them expenses to run it.
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You don't pay anything to use their DNS servers. Just configure the DNS IP in your network setings - no need for any software. The IP is in the link I gave.
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Why don't you use Blokada 4. I use it and it works well for me. Just sometimes after switching on the device it keeps on saying 'please wait' but after switching off the vpn and switching on again it works perfectly.
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Todey's "quality" of Blokada is why I asked this question. But of course in one sense you are correct. In Android 5.1.1 it worked perfectly, in Androids 10, 11, 12 it no longer does.
Actually I do not know, if it is Android, it might be the MIUI.
I can see the "progress" the updates deliver in so many places... My Camera f.e. demands access to the microphone when I want to take pictures! It will not let me take photographs without access to the mic....
I have become such a fan of how digitalisation has made this world so much better and more intelligent.
dcarvil said:
I use the adguard DNS servers - https://adguard.com/en/adguard-dns/overview.html
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Thanks, Under "Modify Network" the phone only offers to switch between "Use randomised MAC" and "Use device MAC", the latter is set as default
After a while of trying out I managed to get to the DNS servers, where I saw that DNS1 is my IP adress and DNS2 is 8.8.4.4
In adguard's instructions it mentions two values, 94.140.14.14, 94.140.15.15, but it does not say if I use one of those in both or if the first one is DNS1 aand the other one is DNS2....?
Also: My phone is set to: Data only via WIFI, never through SIM. The ads I am talking about usually appear without the WIFI switched on and cannot come in via simcard. They appear f.e. on the HF Onkyo Flac Music player, which is the identical version and installation as on my old Android 5.1.1 phone, where NO ads appear...
But I will try the DNS change, if you tell me which one to put into 1 and into 2...
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Thanks, Under "Modify Network" the phone only offers to switch between "Use randomised MAC" and "Use device MAC", the latter is set as default
After a while of trying out I managed to get to the DNS servers, where I saw that DNS1 is my IP adress and DNS2 is 8.8.4.4
In adguard's instructions it mentions two values, 94.140.14.14, 94.140.15.15, but it does not say if I use one of those in both or if the first one is DNS1 aand the other one is DNS2....?
Also: My phone is set to: Data only via WIFI, never through SIM. The ads I am talking about usually appear without the WIFI switched on and cannot come in via simcard. They appear f.e. on the HF Onkyo Flac Music player, which is the identical version and installation as on my old Android 5.1.1 phone, where NO ads appear...
But I will try the DNS change, if you tell me which one to put into 1 and into 2...
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Use 94.140.14.14 in DNS1 and 94.140.15.15 in DNS2. It is unusual to have your IP in a DNS setting.
The ads are probably cached on your phone. You may need to clear both DNS cache and the app cache after updating DNS. Turning WiFi off and on may clear the DNS cache, if you can find no other way to clear it.
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Use 94.140.14.14 in DNS1 and 94.140.15.15 in DNS2. It is unusual to have your IP in a DNS setting.
The ads are probably cached on your phone. You may need to clear both DNS cache and the app cache after updating DNS. Turning WiFi off and on may clear the DNS cache, if you can find no other way to clear it.
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Thank you, did that. Will let you know, how its working....
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Thank you but I never said it installs other apps. When the isntalled apps are used THEY show ads...
Sorry if I was unclear.
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sry what do u mean with " I am continuosly harrased by other "free" functions blokada installs without asking ." ?
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Thank you, did that. Will let you know, how its working....
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Use 94.140.14.14 in DNS1 and 94.140.15.15 in DNS2. It is unusual to have your IP in a DNS setting.
The ads are probably cached on your phone. You may need to clear both DNS cache and the app cache after updating DNS. Turning WiFi off and on may clear the DNS cache, if you can find no other way to clear it.
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Well. I am afraid it did not work.
Everything has been reset after the phone re-start. Static is back to dynamic IP and the Ips are back to the old ones...
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Well. I am afraid it did not work.
Everything has been reset after the phone re-start. Static is back to dynamic IP and the Ips are back to the old ones...
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You can set permanent DNS on settings of newer android versions.
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You can set permanent DNS on settings of newer android versions.
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And how do I do that on this Redme9T?