hi !
who ready have tried "adhell" on this A5 2017 ?
( i have read that it doesn't block adds on https website....it's true?)
"adclear" is better for you ?
i use "adblock fast" on Samsung browser....seem work fine but i already knew that it's just for the browser ......it don't block adds on apps and games (like adaway for rooted devices ),it's just a browser extention...
I'd recommend using Dns66, which is available on Fdroid. It uses a local (only on your device) VPN connection to allow Ad / Malware filtering, and works system-wide and without root. It is also fully open-source and free.
thank so much for the tip !
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Hey guys, I was just wondering what are some really must have apps.
I understand the vagueness of this question. but im trying to gather anything thats worth downloading
For Example
Accessories
- Smart voice (smart recorder)
- picture to pdf (Scan master)
- notepad (fast notepad)
- calendar???
- flashlight (flashlight)
- music recognizer (shazam)
- pdf reader (adobe)
- good media players??
Things that let you download
- uTorrent
- Zedge
- playstore (default)
Communication
- WeChat (good alternative to sms, and mms)
- Go SMS pro (seems slicker than default S3 messaging)
Shopping (i dont really care for this one)
- ebay
- kijijij
- newegg
- cineplex
email (dont care about this one as well
-gmail
-hotmail
Mathematical tools
- electrical code
-unit converter
Filing systems (things that help u navigate in S3)
- my files (comes default)
- adao file manager (not sure if good)
Games (extremely subjective i understand)
- Super Gnes emulator
- Final Fantasy 3
Google Tools
- Chrome
- Drive
- Map
Streaming (video and sound)
- tunein radio (radio stations across the world)
- video streaming??? not sure whats good
Root only
- titanuiim
- adaway
-market enabler
Social media (dont care)
- Fb
-Reddit
-twitter
-xda
-skype
-instagram
-imgur
Tools
- Antivirus (AVG) Not sure how it compares to avast
- speed test
- quadrant
Please add to this list or even different categories
I understand these are all based on opinions, im not asking whats the "best". I'm asking what are some widely used apps and what are some of your faves.
Thanks guys!
To list a few must have apps:
Triangle away(resets Odin flash counter back to zero)
XDA premium(of course)
Andromizer(backup and restore iemi)
Super download(allows you to use WiFi and data at same time to download files)
Sd maid(system cleaner for leftover files)
WiFi kill(for fun and to get people off your WiFi who shouldn't be using it)
Mobile odin pro(for flashing md 5 files and injecting root into stock roms. No More flash counter)
Dice player(pop out player like touchwiz video player, works on aosp.)
Imediashare pro(allows mirror play to most modern tv's like allshare play only to all tv's not just Samsung tv's)
Unrar pro(extraction of rar)
Root explorer(file explorer for root users)
Hope this helps!
AT&T SGS3 Marble White
Team AoCP 4.6 The Collective ROM
Medical Marijuana Supporter
thanks for the suggestions!
I'm definitely open to more recommendations out there in the XDA community
App questions
I noticed a lot of these Chainfire apps cost money? Random googling these APKs led me to some sites that have them for free. However I'm not certain of their security. Are there any trusted sites or places you would go to get these for free? Are is this even a concern?
Running across these sites made me think about the viruses, and if AV's are required. I see so many people's post saying its not (probably because of the ease of reflashing their backups. But couldnt Viruses still wreck havoc by sending off ur info, or lagging the phone down just a bit? Is AV's recommended?
Lastly, how many of these apps are affected by the ROM (custom from rooted)? I heard about LBE causing boot loops. Are a lot of these apps ROM dependent? If so, how can u find out if its compatible before its too late and u need to reflash?
Don't steal from devs. Chainfire puts out really helpful apps. Pay for them.
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Don't steal from devs. Chainfire puts out really helpful apps. Pay for them.
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Thanks Gunnyman. I've paid for some already and thats what I do to support the community. But I was just wondering the security of free apps in general (not necessarily ones from Dev). Are they secure? How can we verify and is there a site to check?
Which then led me to my other 2 quesitons.
AV: is it necessary and why dont poeple recommend it.
And if the Apps are rom dependent.
Any site other than this one, where devs often release versions of their apps free for xda members should be considered a warez site.
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Any site other than this one, where devs often release versions of their apps free for xda members should be considered a warez site.
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I apologize for my ignorance. Would all warez be considered as dangerous and not recommended for download?
I wouldn't download anything outside of XDA and the Playstore. I have purchased a ton of paid apps to show my support for the developers and it is well worth the couple dollars they cost. Chainfire's apps are awesome and well worth the money.
Here are the apps I also must have on my devices:
Titanium Backup
Andromizer
Mobile Odin Pro - Samsung Devices
Root Explorer
Chrome to Phone
Current Caller ID - Only phones
Flip Launcher
GooManager
System Tuner Pro
X-Ray - Scans for security vulnerabilities
Hi all,
I came across this article which explains how malcious code can be pushed on our android phones through malicious ad networks.
I will only highlight the important points and include the countermesaures which I think we can use to atleast avoid/prevent this type of malware.
1) Ads displayed within mobile apps are served by code that's actually part of those applications.
2) Application owners typically include SDK's in the application for various ad network's.
3) Not all developers verify the Ad network and if the developer does not care or simply goes with the highest bidder, then the chances of siding with a malicious ad network are high.
4) If an ad from a malicious network is displayed it can push malicious payload which runs quietly in device memory.
5) Detection by AV's can be difficult as this runs in memory and android AV's mostly verify the apk's only.
Not so good thing:
This is a very elegant approach that doesn’t really require the end-user to do anything “wrong”.
The user could download a valid application from a valid app store, and ultimately be silently infected by a disreputable ad network
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Countermeasures:
1) Do not install applications from untrusted sources. This is configured by default under :Settings->Security->Device Administration->Unknown Sources.
2) Always verify the permissions the application is requesting.
3) Rooted phones can utilize applications like AdAway which simply block all traffic to known ad networks. (Make sure you update it frequently).
4) Av's help in atleast verifying the apk's and there are applications to detect adnetworks like (Lookout,Symantec,TrustGo Ad detectors, etc).
If I get some time, I will try to get list of known malicious networks so we can manually add them to our host file and block all traffic to these networks.
I know these networks are dymanic but blocking can be helpful even for a short time.
If you think there are more better ways to prevent/detect this then please share and benefit the community.
References:
http://researchcenter.paloaltonetworks.com/2013/08/mobile-devices-new-malware-and-new-vectors/
http://www.businessinsider.com/malware-in-mobile-advertising-2013-8
http://www.google.com/ads/admob/monetize.html
question is above. as i know, it is not possible to interop unlock the 550/650/950/XL devices and there is also no available adblocker app. hosts file cant be changed because of no interop unlock. so, are we ****ed ? adblock is really the only thing i care for.
no chance atm, and ms isnt providing extensions for edge mobile (really hope it will be done with redstone2)
your options are to block ads at your router, or use a vpn or dns that does some adblocking, but i think opera mini should do that as well, it compresses pages and removes ads in the process if im right
****Here are the steps to block ads natively on Pie using the PRIVATE DNS feature.****
****This will allow us to block ads system wide(for apps without built it resolver) without installing additional apps or plugins.****
Step 1. Settings> connections > More connection settings > Private DNS
2. Enter : dns.adguard.com .. or
dns-family.adguard.com (for nofap?)
3. Press save and enjoy ad-free experience.
****These are secured adguard servers with integrated ad-blocking.****
#### For Chrome, type chrome://flags in searchbar... Type ' async ' in search. Click on #enabled-async-dns and chose 'disabled' . Otherwise chrome could use a built in dns resolver which doesn't block ads. ####
So along with blocking ads you also get a secured encrypted DNS. ?
Source: Reddit
The system-wide Adguard DNS protection is not customisable and limited in terms of blocked hosts. Rather, I would go with DNS66 available on F-Droid. It allows customisation of blocked hosts as well as DNS and individual apps can be whitelisted.
I also use dns66 and it works great. Thanks for the chrome tip. I was wondering why it did not block ads in chrome but now it does.
Brilliant.
I use adguard solution. It satisfies me perfectly.
Dns66 keeps vpn connected all the time. I am pretty sure, that it makes load on procesor and battery. Fact it is probably safer when connected to public Wifi
What's the difference between those two addresses dns.adguard.com and dns-family.adguard.com ?
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HOT-DANG ! ! ! Only reason I wanted to root was to get the hell rid of one app's horrible ads and BAM ! ! ! Your little workaround works like a charm. Thank you very, very much ! ! !
PERFECT!!!!
This is great. Works great. Thanks !!!!
In comparison to the likes of Luna, it's not all that effective in a lot of sites, especially with popups.
working nice here!
with nextdns.io you can use custom host files and a lot of other options it also supports DNS-over-TLS so far its my favorite option for dns
AdGuard app is #1.
Hello, sorry to have dug up, but I have a problem with dns.adguard.com, it slows down my connection, when it does not block it completely elsewhere, and this for several days, is there an alternative solution ? Thank you
Hey all,
I was at recently looking for an app to add unsupported apps to OnePlus's Parallel Apps feature, and found that there were only two ways to do it -- manually install them via a pm command, or use an Xposed Module. In response, I went ahead and made a Tasker App/Task that will list all your raw package names, allow you to select multiple, and it will install a clone of the selected apps. It needs root because it invokes the pm command on-device.
I couldn't find a convenient way to list apps via their titles, or filter out system apps without making the Task much more complex, but you can type in the filter bar and find your apps that way. I made this in like 20 minutes and decided to share, I'm sure someone could iterate on it and make it smoother.
If you use this, FLIP THE SWITCH ON A STOCK PARALLEL APP FIRST. When I first used the pm command to make a parallel app, it didn't work because I hadn't used the official feature yet. Then, when I did, it screwed up the profile, and certain apps wouldn't work. Use at your own risk.
Drive link for Task and App:
Apps - Google Drive
drive.google.com
You could use oasisfeng's island app. Will work even on a phone that doesn't have parallel apps. Works great
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You could use oasisfeng's island app. Will work even on a phone that doesn't have parallel apps. Works great
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Island is nice, but it requires setting up a Work Profile -- a solution I don't particularly like, and won't work for people who have a work profile for their actual work. Plus, I didn't see any reason to not tap into OnePlus's included solution. Options are always good.
Similarly, Shelter is a FOSS app that works via a Work Profile, like Island.
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Island is nice, but it requires setting up a Work Profile -- a solution I don't particularly like, and won't work for people who have a work profile for their actual work. Plus, I didn't see any reason to not tap into OnePlus's included solution. Options are always good.
Similarly, Shelter is a FOSS app that works via a Work Profile, like Island.
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Very nice, I wasn't aware of Shelter. Thanks!
Working fine on OOS 12.1
Is ther any changes in command line or same as old to remove --user 999?
Asked bcoz getting error while removing "user 999"! Could anyone tell me how to remove user 999? I created parallel apps, but no option to delete user 999.