DNS based adblock broken - Samsung Galaxy S9+ Questions & Answers

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?

wintermute000 said:
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

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[REQ] Ad Blocking on MIUI FascinateMTD

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
stephencapes said:
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..
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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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.
KitsuneKnight said:
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.

How to speed up web browsing: 1. Root, 2. Install AdAway

... Done!
For me its quite an improvement because the browser doesnt load all the crap that is embedded on many websites!
I've personally used Adblock for a long time, but yeah, same idea. I plan on rooting my TP tonight, almost solely for ad blocking.
EDIT: Whoops. I use AdFree, not AdBlock.
nyijedi said:
I"ve personally used Adblock for a long time, but yeah, same idea. I plan on rooting my TP tonight, almost solely for ad blocking.
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i also used adblock, but adaway seems really nice and has more options. you should try it!
+1 to this or any other ad removing software.
When I rooted under HC, it was the first thing I installed after superuser.
I'm agree that ads can be a pain.. but please think that those are part of how android developers who offers free apps in the market get some money for their work. I'm not saying no to do it, just Think about it.
rootusr said:
I'm agree that ads can be a pain.. but please think that those are part of how android developers who offers free apps in the market get some money for their work. I'm not saying no to do it, just Think about it.
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I thought about... and then quickly rooted and installed AdAway.. and never thought about it again.
rootusr said:
I'm agree that ads can be a pain.. but please think that those are part of how android developers who offers free apps in the market get some money for their work. I'm not saying no to do it, just Think about it.
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Honestly, the ads are more of an issue in the browser for me, but I get your point. Personally, I regularly purchase the paid ad-free version of apps that I love rather than using the free version and removing the ads.
rootusr said:
I'm agree that ads can be a pain.. but please think that those are part of how android developers who offers free apps in the market get some money for their work. I'm not saying no to do it, just Think about it.
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ads in most android apps are ok i think, the ads on many websites are just ridiculous! i'm always shocked when looking at websites on a computer that doesnt have adblock installed, on some sites this great plugin makes the site at least readable!
i agree that app devs are suffering from those methods and i wish there was an app like adaway that blocked only browser ads, but there isnt (at least to my knowledge)....
Hey folks, I'm rooted, have busybox, but am having trouble getting AdAway to work properly on my TFP. It ends up telling me that the Applying failed -- "Applying the hosts file to your system failed"
It tells me that I should try changing the target location of the hosts file, but I've tried both and nothing works. Is there a special/custom location to the target file?
NeoteriX said:
Hey folks, I'm rooted, have busybox, but am having trouble getting AdAway to work properly on my TFP. It ends up telling me that the Applying failed -- "Applying the hosts file to your system failed"
It tells me that I should try changing the target location of the hosts file, but I've tried both and nothing works. Is there a special/custom location to the target file?
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I have seen this error several times, then it fixes hours later. I often think the server(s) that AdAway is pinging to get the host files are down or busy or overloaded or just not stout enough for the traffic so we get these errors. Try again later. I do, and it always works out.
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Some of the logic in here is funny... It is okay to block ads on the web - still taking money out of someone's pocket - but not as "cool" to block them on your phone because then a "dev" loses out. Please. Hypocrisy at it's finest. Someone on the web or a dev on a mobile device putting ads in the GUI are all open season and no one gets a pass any more than the other.
NeoteriX said:
Hey folks, I'm rooted, have busybox, but am having trouble getting AdAway to work properly on my TFP. It ends up telling me that the Applying failed -- "Applying the hosts file to your system failed"
It tells me that I should try changing the target location of the hosts file, but I've tried both and nothing works. Is there a special/custom location to the target file?
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hmm dont know....for me it just worked (one button press)!
2 questions:
- do you have superuser installed?
- do other root apps work? (you can test root access with "ota root keeper")
If he is getting that error, he is properly rooted. He could not get that error without the app running and for the app to run, you need root.
It is not a root issue as I pointed out in the last page, I have seen this before numerous times, it is very much likely an error with the app getting access to the servers with the host files to download. Time has always fixed it for me. Saw it last night, today all worked fine.
Trying this now. So with this it isnt necessary to do the about:debug option with the browser setting thats posted below?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1411438&highlight=browser
Just installed, applied it and rebooted. Seems to be working good so far. Will out iit throught the paces to see.
Is this a set n leave alone app or do you constantly need to go in and update the host files or sources or whatever?
Browser does seem faster though...

Lollipop predicamet

Hey Guys, over the weekend I took the 23C OTA, not realizing VZW still hadn't worked out the WiFi Sync kinks... so here is where I am stuck. My company uses an application called Good for Enterprise to push work email to our personal phones. It is a requirement that I have email on my phone. Unfortunately, Good checks for root and we cannot have rooted phones. There were workarounds with Kit Kat with Xposed and a Good Patcher, but Lollipop and this patcher are not compatible yet.
I rooted my phone on 23C and set up the script to disable IPV6 on my phone (which I think is the same script that SkyDragon and Jasmine runs), which solved my WiFi sync issues. So then I did a full unroot through SU so I would be compliant with work and then the script ceases to work (which I suspected it would). So sorry for the long drawn out background of the situation, but my question is: Am I stuck reverting to Kit Kat, or is there some miraculous way to get the WiFi syncing working without root access? Thanks guys!
Well, there's the xposed module "Rootcloak" it says that it may work with your companies email thing, but the dev can't test it so he isn't sure. I'd say that could be a good choice, but again I'm not totally sure what you want to do with your phone so it may not be a good choice.
Anyways, hope I could be of help
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Well, there's the xposed module "Rootcloak" it says that it may work with your companies email thing, but the dev can't test it so he isn't sure. I'd say that could be a good choice, but again I'm not totally sure what you want to do with your phone so it may not be a good choice.
Anyways, hope I could be of help
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Hi 6NomoN6, Thank you for the suggestion. Unfortunately, we've already tried Rootcloak and it doesn't work either. I'm not even that concerned about root, I just want to have a functioning phone. The WiFi sync issue is not acceptable. I cannot believe VZW pushed out this update.
My sync issue was only with google email not others
deron37129 said:
My sync issue was only with google email not others
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Mine seemed to be with all Google Play Services... I use hangouts a lot of messaging and it wasn't syncing. I went back to 10B until this is all sorted out.
Is the Google not syncing on WiFi problem a Google Play Services issue?

Rooted, any suggestions?

It's been 2 years since I've rooted my last device. I'm a bit out of the loop with rooting. So what's your guys opinions on some good rooted apps?
Maybe there's some good apps for cosmetic changes? I've tried a few launchers, but they all feel very fake and tacky.
Of course I should learn how to use Titanium backup, I'd say that is a pretty common apps that rooted users use, eh?
Thanks ahead of time!
Muscle Nerd said:
It's been 2 years since I've rooted my last device. I'm a bit out of the loop with rooting. So what's your guys opinions on some good rooted apps?
Maybe there's some good apps for cosmetic changes? I've tried a few launchers, but they all feel very fake and tacky.
Of course I should learn how to use Titanium backup, I'd say that is a pretty common apps that rooted users use, eh?
Thanks ahead of time!
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My favorite is blackmart. Tons of paid apps for free. Just google it and you can find their homepage to download it from. Other than that I usually only root to get free tethering but I found a way to get that without rooting this time so looks like I'll be holding off until we have some stable ROM's.
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First thing I do is to block Ads, and I use AdAway:
https://f-droid.org/repository/browse/?fdid=org.adaway
Cheers.
elpindian said:
My favorite is blackmart. Tons of paid apps for free. Just google it and you can find their homepage to download it from. Other than that I usually only root to get free tethering but I found a way to get that without rooting this time so looks like I'll be holding off until we have some stable ROM's.
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I will definietly look into Blackmart! I wish Xposed worked on our Samsung devices.
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Whoops, sorry! Thank you
MasK said:
First thing I do is to block Ads, and I use AdAway:
https://f-droid.org/repository/browse/?fdid=org.adaway
Cheers.
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Ads that come on applications and Youtube?
Blackmart
Adaway
Viper4Android
Titanium backup
Grenify root mode
--> 5 reasons to root!
Tom Dsgn said:
Ads that come on applications and Youtube?
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Yup. Not sure about YouTube (I think you need Xposed for that) but definitely Ads that appear all around some apps. In certain apps, the Ads totally disappear cleanly but in others they leave a black bar behind. That's depending on how the apps are designed.
MasK said:
Yup. Not sure about YouTube (I think you need Xposed for that) but definitely Ads that appear all around some apps. In certain apps, the Ads totally disappear cleanly but in others they leave a black bar behind. That's depending on how the apps are designed.
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I was going to try Xposed (It's like the Cydia for iPhone, right?) But then I saw that Samsung devices aren't supported...
Any alternatives?
Tom Dsgn said:
I was going to try Xposed (It's like the Cydia for iPhone, right?) But then I saw that Samsung devices aren't supported...
Any alternatives?
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Last time I checked out Cydia, it was for downloading paid apps for free. Correct me if I'm wrong.
However, Xposed is not for that. It's for making specific customizations to your ROM, as if it were cooked right into it. You need Xposed framework and specific modules for it to work.
Also, you're right about Samsung devices not being supported yet (work in progress).
elpindian said:
My favorite is blackmart. Tons of paid apps for free. Just google it and you can find their homepage to download it from. Other than that I usually only root to get free tethering but I found a way to get that without rooting this time so looks like I'll be holding off until we have some stable ROM's.
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Curious what do you use for tether and are you grandfathered in to an old plan that doesn't allow it?
thanks
arf8 said:
Curious what do you use for tether and are you grandfathered in to an old plan that doesn't allow it?
thanks
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i was searching around xda and found this forum: http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4-sprint/general/lollipop-hotspot-root-flashing-t3048163 ... follow the steps and you can unlock the native tethering app that comes in the settings of android. i have the unlimited everything plan with sprint so i have unlimited, never metered data. and with this workaround, i dont even have to root my phone to get free tethering, which i sorely need. i use on average 75gb of data a month so there is no way im ever leaving this plan lol
elpindian said:
i was searching around xda and found this forum: http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4-sprint/general/lollipop-hotspot-root-flashing-t3048163 ... follow the steps and you can unlock the native tethering app that comes in the settings of android. i have the unlimited everything plan with sprint so i have unlimited, never metered data. and with this workaround, i dont even have to root my phone to get free tethering, which i sorely need. i use on average 75gb of data a month so there is no way im ever leaving this plan lol
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Nice, I saw that thread but it won't work on ATT sadly. Works good on Sprint phones.
arf8 said:
Nice, I saw that thread but it won't work on ATT sadly. Works good on Sprint phones.
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Aw man that sucks. I had to leave ATT because even though i was grandfathered into the unlimited data plan, they would start metering me after 3gbs and i just couldnt stand it.
Ya they are being sued by FCC, lets see what happens, they start throttling at 5gig these days, but would surprise me if they did it at 3gig, they are not transparent at all
MasK said:
First thing I do is to block Ads, and I use AdAway:
https://f-droid.org/repository/browse/?fdid=org.adaway
Cheers.
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How did you get adaway installed? I've tried with no success. F-droid packages specifically state x86 compatibility only.
Tasker.... search for tasker tutorials on youtube. Your mind will be blown
The.Jericho.Initiative said:
How did you get adaway installed? I've tried with no success. F-droid packages specifically state x86 compatibility only.
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They mention is works on ARM/MIPS/x86.
They didn't put a coma in between them
I've been using ver3.0 all the while:
https://f-droid.org/repo/org.adaway_52.apk
What problems do U encounter?
Same here. Using AdAway 3.0 (52) for several weeks now and it works fine.
Very useful! Thanks
my N7 sent this

With no root, how to stop ads in browser ?

I use Chrome mainly, but any browser I think will have ads with no root yet on the V30 on U.S. carriers. What app is there that will prevent ads flooding the browser page ?
Ghostery browser incidentally prevents most ads, as a side effect of blocking trackers.
It is pretty basic, but runs fast. My only gripe is that it does not provide any way to sort bookmarks. It also breaks some images and other things that are entwined with trackers, but I accept that as a cost of blocking the trackers.
And the number of trackers blocked is astounding. A real eye opener. The Borg tentacles are many. Cutting them off is a visceral pleasure.
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Zorachus said:
I use Chrome mainly, but any browser I think will have ads with no root yet on the V30 on U.S. carriers. What app is there that will prevent ads flooding the browser page ?
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Most browser will have a ad blocker or extensions to add adblocker. I personally use samsung interney beta and use a adblocker extensjon. No ads,. The only browser i have seen which doesnt block ads is chrome. If u MUST use chrome then i recommend to search one of those chrome base browser like chromio or one i just downloaded BROMITE. Is a hack version of chrome which disable all ads withing browser.
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Adguard
There are three relative popular ones Adguard, DNS66 and Blockada. Adguard is pay for premium features. I personally use Blockada as it comes with more features than DNS66 and don't really like Adguard despite its popularity due to its pay for features.
I use Firefox with uBlock
I use Samsung internet beta browser with Unicorn.
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There are many adblockers that work pretty well with Chrome (and other apps) without rooting the phone. To my knowledge: DNS66, Blokada, Block This, Seven, Adguard. Of course you won't find any of them on Google Play...
The all filter traffic through a local VPN on your phone. I use Adguard, because I paid long ago for a lifetime license, but if you just want to filter ads in Chrome, it's free.
The Elite said:
There are three relative popular ones Adguard, DNS66 and Blockada. Adguard is pay for premium features. I personally use Blockada as it comes with more features than DNS66 and don't really like Adguard despite its popularity due to its pay for features.
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I tried Blockada but when I go to install it's like the INSTALL is grey'd out or something, why is this? all non google apps are like this really I think
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I tried Blockada but when I go to install it's like the INSTALL is grey'd out or something, why is this? all non google apps are like this really I think
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Settings > Security > Unknown Sources
The Elite said:
Settings > Security > Unknown Sources
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that's already enabled....
Samsung Internet Beta + Adblock Fast
Do adblock apps cause any lags? Since they're constantly blocking ads, they are constantly active in the background. How much ram are they consuming?
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Do adblock apps cause any lags? Since they're constantly blocking ads, they are constantly active in the background. How much ram are they consuming?
i
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I've been using Adclear for a few weeks now, and I've noticed a very minimal battery impact. Mostly about 1-2% at the end of the day. More so, I got frustrated with the very slow speeds. It worked, but sometimes web pages would take on the order of 30 seconds to load....
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Do adblock apps cause any lags? Since they're constantly blocking ads, they are constantly active in the background. How much ram are they consuming?
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I've been using Adblock Fast with Samsung Internet for several years. I have yet to notice any negative affect on battery or browsing.
Blockada and DNS666 can't work for me. I tried them both, installed them, but they both won't activate.
- Blockada = Says no internet connection, and wouldn't actually turn on. I am on WiFi mode only, I did not put my SIM in this new phone yet. I uninstalled it, rebooted, and installed a different version. Same thing.
- DNS666 = I install it, and refresh the hosts right away, then press start., and it would force close. I deleted it, and tried again, same thing, when I press Start it would force close.
- So I went to the AdGuard route, I downloaded the latest 7.0 Samsung Internet Browser .apk, and there's ZERO ads now, and I have to say WOW the Samsung browser is super nice, really good stuff. ( I have been hearing from other people it's the #1 best Android browser this year, and I LOL'd at that, but man they're actually telling the truth ) it rocks.
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Blockada and DNS666 can't work for me. I tried them both, installed them, but they both won't activate.
- Blockada = Says no internet connection, and wouldn't actually turn on. I am on WiFi mode only, I did not put my SIM in this new phone yet. I uninstalled it, rebooted, and installed a different version. Same thing.
- DNS666 = I install it, and refresh the hosts right away, then press start., and it would force close. I deleted it, and tried again, same thing, when I press Start it would force close.
- So I went to the AdGuard route, I downloaded the latest 7.0 Samsung Internet Browser .apk, and there's ZERO ads now, and I have to say WOW the Samsung browser is super nice, really good stuff. ( I have been hearing from other people it's the #1 best Android browser this year, and I LOL'd at that, but man they're actually telling the truth ) it rocks.
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Blockada was experiencing issues earlier. Mine turned off and wouldn't turn on while on data.
Yeah, I use Unicorn on the Samsung browser. I think it does the job.
Wait. Are you Tig Bitties?
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Septembersrain said:
Blockada was experiencing issues earlier. Mine turned off and wouldn't turn on while on data.
Yeah, I use Unicorn on the Samsung browser. I think it does the job.
Wait. Are you Tig Bitties?
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Tig Bitties ? Who dat ? ( . ) ( . )
LOL maybe
entwicklun said:
that's already enabled....
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Try making sure you don't have any screen overlay. I get this issue when I use Lux to dim my screen.
tasiv said:
Try making sure you don't have any screen overlay. I get this issue when I use Lux to dim my screen.
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yeap im using Lux lmao!!!!! thank you
have to remember to always turn that sh!t off everytime we use nfc pay hahaha

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