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I used to have a great program that came as part of the ROM on my old note 2.
Have been struggling with adds on nexus for a while.
What do you use?
What would you recommend?
Adaway.
Adaway
HOSTS file from here (http://winhelp2002.mvps.org/hosts.htm) dumped straight into the /system/etc/ directory, overwriting the existing one.
Adfree
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Adaway.
AdAway is good, but it only blocked ads in webpages for me. If you never want to see any ads ever again I recommend installing Xposed and using YouTube AdAway (blocks ads in YouTube) and MinMin Guard (blocks ads in apps) too. With that combination I haven't had to look at a single ad in months.
Adaway blocks ads in apps too. Some ads ("native" ads like those from Sharethrough ) escape Adaway. For those, I use the #nochromo browser, which is adapted from the Chrome browser. It is *great*. You can find the post here at XDA somewhere
i use adfree http://adfree.odiousapps.com/adfree.apk
On a related note, the ads on XDA are terribly intrusive
This is what I get without ad-blocking on my phone.
https://imgur.com/qymgReP
jj14 said:
On a related note, the ads on XDA are terribly intrusive
This is what I get without ad-blocking on my phone.
https://imgur.com/qymgReP
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the only reason that i became a recognized contributor on xda when they just started the program in 2011(i think) was because you get a completely ad free xda :angel:
You have contributed a LOT to XDA, so well deserved
jj14 said:
You have contributed a LOT to XDA, so well deserved
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This is just me, but I have tried both and have found Adfree to work much better than Adaway.
mikeprius said:
This is just me, but I have tried both and have found Adfree to work much better than Adaway.
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it works great for me as well, been using it since 2010
Used to use adblock app. But only problem is some apps like slickdeals app adblocker blocked all the links. Thats why never use any adblock anymore
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I know that adaway (and probably other adblock apps) has a whiltelist function. I could launch the app, and see what was being blocked, and selectively add those hostnames to the whitelist.
I needed ad-blocking only for the browser (I bought paid/ad-free versions of all apps that I needed, and chose to not install the ones that were only ad supported). Firefox helps block most of the intrusive ads while browsing. I do miss Chrome, but not willing to deal with the ad-cluttered web for that.
I rooted till 6.0, and now with monthly updates, decided to try staying stock for some time. Manageable so far.
These types of stupid ads keep popping up. How do I get rid of them? Seems to happen on Google chrome the most. Pc and on phone. These are the types of ads that also have the Google title in it too to make it seem legit. I'm on a locked down Verizon s6 edge plus
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These types of stupid ads keep popping up. How do I get rid of them? Seems to happen on Google chrome the most. Pc and on phone. These are the types of ads that also have the Google title in it too to make it seem legit. I'm on a locked down Verizon s6 edge plus
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emm... Try an ad blocker?!!
If you aren't rooted then give adguard a chance, simple no root solution.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.adguard.android.contentblocker
Or you can try Opera browser, it has a built in ad-blocker and a VPN!
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These types of stupid ads keep popping up. How do I get rid of them? Seems to happen on Google chrome the most. Pc and on phone. These are the types of ads that also have the Google title in it too to make it seem legit. I'm on a locked down Verizon s6 edge plus
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1696660
There is a thread to make your post, regarding this...
Thread Closed.
Hi all,
I have been a Samsung Note User from day one (and Note1). To keep apps in check, I always used xposed plus xprivacy or LBE. Today, I am totally aware my Note4 is totally outdated but I really got used to being able to deny data and (maybe more importantly) network access to any app at will.
I have been keeping to use my old phone because whenever I looked for viable app-fencing solutions on the current android versions, everything seemed very volatile and unstable. Recently my company gave me a Note8 and although I am not a big friend of the modern "glass brick" design trend at all, it is hard to ignore the advances in terms of hardware power and that my trusty old Note begins to be unable to execute certain new apps.
I presume most of you are using current Android versions. So I'd like to ask you which solutions are you using to prevent unwanted data and privacy drain on your devices. I my dreams I would continue to be able to willingly decide whether any app may be allowed to use either Wifi or mobile networks (bonus prize: depending on if the app is in foreground or not), be able to suppress advertising extensions in apps and deny access to privacy-related data like position, unique IDs and contact database.
Which solutions would I use to achieve as many of these goals as possible on Android 7 or even 8? Maybe even some without rooting?
Thank you very much for you suggestions and input..
Much of that is backed right into nougat and Oreo. Many permissions can be denied (depending on the app developers). Root on the newer samsungs seems to be problematic.
Bitmixer said:
Hi all,
I have been a Samsung Note User from day one (and Note1). To keep apps in check, I always used xposed plus xprivacy or LBE. Today, I am totally aware my Note4 is totally outdated but I really got used to being able to deny data and (maybe more importantly) network access to any app at will.
I have been keeping to use my old phone because whenever I looked for viable app-fencing solutions on the current android versions, everything seemed very volatile and unstable. Recently my company gave me a Note8 and although I am not a big friend of the modern "glass brick" design trend at all, it is hard to ignore the advances in terms of hardware power and that my trusty old Note begins to be unable to execute certain new apps.
I presume most of you are using current Android versions. So I'd like to ask you which solutions are you using to prevent unwanted data and privacy drain on your devices. I my dreams I would continue to be able to willingly decide whether any app may be allowed to use either Wifi or mobile networks (bonus prize: depending on if the app is in foreground or not), be able to suppress advertising extensions in apps and deny access to privacy-related data like position, unique IDs and contact database.
Which solutions would I use to achieve as many of these goals as possible on Android 7 or even 8? Maybe even some without rooting?
Thank you very much for you suggestions and input..
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Hey! We are together in this! I am exactly the same on my Motorola x play! Been using xprivacy and xposed too for ages on all apps, plus a firewall too.
Give a look at f-droid app store and xposed itself, on the download tab. There is the new xprivacy LUA for android 6/7, and it's the successor of the old version. Haven't tested out yet, but seems to be more or less the same, judging by what I read.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/modules/xprivacylua6-0-android-privacy-manager-t3730663
Also... Give a look at a good firewall, to block rogue internet access for all the nasty apps out there.
Anything just give me a shout. It's good to know I am not alone! [emoji108][emoji56]
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Much of that is backed right into nougat and Oreo. Many permissions can be denied (depending on the app developers). Root on the newer samsungs seems to be problematic.
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Thanks for your reply, madbat.
I have seen the new permission management in oreo. Please understand that to me it is important that not an app developer decides what I can deny but I want to be able to make that decision myself. Moreover, as far as my knowledge goes, android does not allow to deny network access to apps when I deem they shouldn't have any business on my uplink. Most importantly this applies for any Amazon apps and most apps from their store. All of them are trying to phone home every few minutes(!).
Ev0luti0n_ said:
Hey! We are together in this! I am exactly the same on my Motorola x play! Been using xprivacy and xposed too for ages on all apps, plus a firewall too.
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I had hoped I am not alone
Ev0luti0n_ said:
(...) There is the new xprivacy LUA for android 6/7, and it's the successor of the old version. Haven't tested out yet, but seems to be more or less the same, judging by what I read.
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I have read about that one and to me it appears like it is not quite there. Last time I looked, the developer was about to REMOVE protection of several sensitive data points like IMEI. Also, like madcat mentioned, rooting the latest Samsung devices can be problematic and I might get some problems bricking a $1000 company device
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Also... Give a look at a good firewall, to block rogue internet access for all the nasty apps out there.
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Any recommendations here?
kind regards
Oh... I use afwall, which requires root. I did read here on XDA, that there is a good no root firewall here, but I can't remember the name. ..
Also you won't be able to root the device? I am not sure you are going to have much luck... [emoji848]
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Ev0luti0n_ said:
Also you won't be able to root the device? I am not sure you are going to have much luck... [emoji848]
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I guess I am able to root it, just a little reluctant yet Like, waiting for someone to finally discover a rooting method that does not invalidate knox for the note8
Hey guys, I have a question. What firewall were you talking about for KitKat?
I have the S10 for a month now and really happy with performance and battery. Although I've been a power user of android for too long I didn't feel the need to root my s10 yet, so is it still worth the hassle of rooting for you?
Have a look here and have wonderful day https://forum.xda-developers.com/s10-plus/how-to/root-s10-wait-t3926831
edit: no problem :good: <--
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Have a look here and have wonderful day https://forum.xda-developers.com/s10-plus/how-to/root-s10-wait-t3926831
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This is the first time I don't root a phone since 2010 with android, and to be honest I don't see the benefits of rooting anymore especially that One UI is great out the box.
As they mentioned in the thread there are some caveats but I can live without the couple of things gained from root.
Thanks for sharing.
I used ADB to be able to debloat entirely what I want. So don't need to root for me.
I rooted mine because I needed to enable the call recorder, other than that you get already have pretty much everything you need without root access.
Adaway dns to block ads, ADB to remove unwanted apps.
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I used ADB to be able to debloat entirely what I want. So don't need to root for me.
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I used package disabler for that and it works very well for me.
Lebrun213 said:
I rooted mine because I needed to enable the call recorder, other than that you get already have pretty much everything you need without root access.
Adaway dns to block ads, ADB to remove unwanted apps.
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Well the only thing that irritates me having no root is that I have to deal with vpn ad blockers, other than that everything works just fine.
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I used package disabler for that and it works very well for me.
Well the only thing that irritates me having no root is that I have to deal with vpn ad blockers, other than that everything works just fine.
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Use dns instead, you don't lose any bandwidth
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Use dns instead, you don't lose any bandwidth
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I tried DNS66 but didn't work for me. Maybe I'm doing something wrong.
Update: I found a way to use ad guard dns as a private vpn and it works, thanks.
hell yes .. better sound with viperfx .. debloating and changing cpu settings for better battery (since battery life on s10 is shi*) .. greenify, lspeed, naptime and all of that ..
rooting is always worth it
I don't think you should root now...
I had four main reasons when I used to root my phones back then. Titanium BackUp, Viper4Android, Adaway and the ability to apply dark themes.
-No need to uninstall apps with Titanium backup anymore, I can just disable them.
-Don't need Viper4Android. I bought the Creative Super X-Fi AMP and the sound of my mobile is way better than V4A.
-Adaway was great, but Block this! is good enough and it doesn't require rooting.
-Black and dark themes are everywhere these days, Android Q will support it natively.
I used to love Cyanogenmod and other roms, but Flagships these days have so many exclusive features, that a custom rom cannot support properly, like modern camera systems. S10 is my second unrooted phone and I do not intend to root it.
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I had four main reasons when I used to root my phones back then. Titanium BackUp, Viper4Android, Adaway and the ability to apply dark themes.
-No need to uninstall apps with Titanium backup anymore, I can just disable them.
-Don't need Viper4Android. I bought the Creative Super X-Fi AMP and the sound of my mobile is way better than V4A.
-Adaway was great, but Block this! is good enough and it doesn't require rooting.
-Black and dark themes are everywhere these days, Android Q will support it natively.
I used to love Cyanogenmod and other roms, but Flagships these days have so many exclusive features, that a custom rom cannot support properly, like modern camera systems. S10 is my second unrooted phone and I do not intend to root it.
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You've covered almost all the reasons why I used to root phones. It just feels weird using a phone without root for me lol but I'm getting used to it pretty well.
If you want to believe that a bunch of mostly useless apps while rooted will enrich your life and make you the cool guy, then by all means root. If you want a phone that will most likely be free of problems and will be worth something if you ever want to trade up or sell then don't root.
It's mainly that by rooting your device you also introduce all kinds of potential security risks to your device. It's also a big hassle, requires you to manually update your phone when there's an update available (vs just installing an OTA update which is so much easier). The main reason why I used to root my phone was for ad blocking, but now there are many non-root ways of doing so, such as Blokada.
My past 2 phones I haven't rooted and I don't miss it at all. Life is much simpler now. I guess also the newness of smartphones has worn off now. I now just want a phone that works reliably without too much hassle.
Tel864 said:
If you want to believe that a bunch of mostly useless apps while rooted will enrich your life and make you the cool guy, then by all means root. If you want a phone that will most likely be free of problems and will be worth something if you ever want to trade up or sell then don't root.
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When you put it this way it makes sense not to root lol
Sakete said:
It's mainly that by rooting your device you also introduce all kinds of potential security risks to your device. It's also a big hassle, requires you to manually update your phone when there's an update available (vs just installing an OTA update which is so much easier). The main reason why I used to root my phone was for ad blocking, but now there are many non-root ways of doing so, such as Blokada.
My past 2 phones I haven't rooted and I don't miss it at all. Life is much simpler now. I guess also the newness of smartphones has worn off now. I now just want a phone that works reliably without too much hassle.
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I do agree with you.
I think it's how you use the phone and what you like! I like viper, the record function while calling...
I have my s8 rooted for a year now and it's still better then my s10 cuz of the lack of features....for me that is plus...if you know for a fact your phone is solid...do it!! I'm gonna?
Nope, not worth it, but the kiddies say differently.
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I had four main reasons when I used to root my phones back then. Titanium BackUp, Viper4Android, Adaway and the ability to apply dark themes.
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You covered exactly my usage points that justified rooting in the past.
I will also add that Android native backup, and the job samsung is doing for monthly security updates in flagships helped a lot in my decision to not root.
For adblocking I'm satisfied with blokada and for now and I only see the chance to change my mind if I'm still using this phone when samsung drop the monthly updates for it, so then i will probably move to lineage if support is good enough and a descent gcam port is working.
Afternoon
This is my first Samsung device. I have read on various websites about a solution for adblocking with knox but I think that it may have been removed?
Please may someonea advise?
Use DNS66, i have no issues and blocks most ads. For youtube ads search Vanced youtube
basicreece said:
Use DNS66, i have no issues and blocks most ads. For youtube ads search Vanced youtube
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Thanks. Does this create a local vpn and route traffic through that?
JimmyEatFood said:
Thanks. Does this create a local vpn and route traffic through that?
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Yes but i get no speed or dropout issues at all
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Yes but i get no speed or dropout issues at all
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Nice one, thanks for your help.
I have a Samsung Galaxy S10 plus G975U and use the Ad Guard app. No issues except to get full protection you have to pay for it, which kind of sucks but using the "free" portion of the app works well for blocking ads.
You can as well use the DNS blocking method. All you need to do is to set up a private DNS in your settings and put DNS.adguard.com in it.
DNS blocking via private VPN is best since you need no apps and no VPN connections which use battery. Check the adguard mentioned above and there is also NextDNS which has a lot of options including selecting blocking lists. Unlike adguard only 300 000 queries per month are free but it may be enough for you.
There was an app, I believe it was called AdHell, that worked with Knox, but it is no longer working. Personally, I have been using Blokada, which is free and works great.
Using AdGuard Premium since...2017? Even stopped rooting because of it. Adblockers were the only reason I was still rooting.
nitrous² said:
Using AdGuard Premium since...2017? Even stopped rooting because of it. Adblockers were the only reason I was still rooting.
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This is the first android I have owned that I have no desire to modify. Everything seems to just work.
The onky way I could be swayed is if battery life is a lot better on a custom rom.
JimmyEatFood said:
This is the first android I have owned that I have no desire to modify. Everything seems to just work.
The onky way I could be swayed is if battery life is a lot better on a custom rom.
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IKR?!
Only things that make me consider modifying is battery life and camera quality. These two things I miss the most. The 2 XL, being two years older than the S10 still makes considerably better pictures and videos. I was shocked when I took my first pictures with the S10. They still look good, but don't hold the candle to the 2XL. Same with battery life. It's not just bad...it's grotesque for my usage pattern. I start my day with 100% at 6:00 am and at around 2:00 pm I clock out of work with ~55% left while doing almost NOTHING. Only checking messages during lunch for ~15 Minutes. The exact same pattern left me with ~90% charge left on my 2XL. I'm seriously considering using my 2 XL and selling the S10. I don't feel or see any real life advantages. If I take out aesthetics out of the equation, I'm left with disadvantages...