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Hey everybody!
This is my first post on the forum but I've reading it for a month or 2 now.
I just bought my first Android phone which is an Exynos Galaxy S9.
I'm having trouble with DNS based adblocker. I tried Adguard, Blokada and DNS66 but all of them just block my internet connection when they are active. I cannot use any app that goes on the internet.
I've been looking for a solution for a while but not finding anything...
Do you have any solution? Or a good app that can block all the ubiquitous ads...
Many thanks.
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Nobody's using an adblocker?
I'm using adaway, but you need root permission for the use. Just take a look here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2190753
Thanks for your answer!
I have investigated the root a little bit.
Seems quite interesting! (I've always been jailbroken on my iphone)
But what are the true downsides? I read that Knox will not work, but honestly i don t understand what it stands for.
The warranty will be broken too?
Magixbenjix said:
Thanks for your answer!
I have investigated the root a little bit.
Seems quite interesting! (I've always been jailbroken on my iphone)
But what are the true downsides? I read that Knox will not work, but honestly i don t understand what it stands for.
The warranty will be broken too?
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Voided Warranty and any app relying on KNOX will not work (Most of the stock Samsung apps) banking apps won't work with root too, there are ways to hide it from certain apps
Do some reading before doing anything
I endend up with Adhell 3 if anyone has a similar problem.
Seems to work so far...
Blokada is working fine on my Unlocked S9 (using Verizon network). If certain apps or websites aren't allowed to access the net, you can whitelist them in the app. So far, it's the best ad blocker I've seen, besides being able to root and use your own hosts file.
hello. please, for all these apps, is there a way for hide (with root, because i know that without root is impossible) the key on up bar that show vpn connection in samsung galaxy s9? thanks
96cobra said:
Blokada is working fine on my Unlocked S9 (using Verizon network). If certain apps or websites aren't allowed to access the net, you can whitelist them in the app. So far, it's the best ad blocker I've seen, besides being able to root and use your own hosts file.
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Seems good indeed, but my problem is that any app using DNS is preventing all my apps to reach the Internet...
Magixbenjix said:
Seems good indeed, but my problem is that any app using DNS is preventing all my apps to reach the Internet...
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Reset the phone, maybe some malware is redirecting your connection through some service that the DNS blocker is blocking
What are you guys using for Ad Blocking on a brand new 3 XL not rooted yet.
Ad Guard with Samsung Browser is good. DN666 not bad, but sucks for Chrome. I've noticed if using Chrome almost non of the non rooted ad blockers work ?
For stock it seems Samsung Browser does ad blocking best.
I've been using adclear on my 2xl unrooted for about 6 months and it's been solid. Probably will continue with it when I get my 3xl tomorrow
Zorachus said:
What are you guys using for Ad Blocking on a brand new 3 XL not rooted yet.
Ad Guard with Samsung Browser is good. DN666 not bad, but sucks for Chrome. I've noticed if using Chrome almost non of the non rooted ad blockers work ?
For stock it seems Samsung Browser does ad blocking best.
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Thanks, I've never heard of AdClear before, just installed it, and it seems to be working fine in Chrome.
Is it a battery drainer like some other Ad Blockers ?
My battery life has been solid. No discernable difference with or without it.
Zorachus said:
Thanks, I've never heard of AdClear before, just installed it, and it seems to be working fine in Chrome.
Is it a battery drainer like some other Ad Blockers ?
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To be a true nerd, I set up my own VPN using a Raspberry Pi, and my home network filters ads with a piHole. That way every connected device at home gets filtered, and when I'm away I VPN back to the ad filtered house network.
It's been three years of running flawlessly. It took me $70 and less than 90 minutes on a Saturday afternoon, from unpacking the first package to tucking away the devices and taking it for a spin.
No rooting for any devices after you set it up. Everyone in the house gets ad blocked and it gets you in the habit of using a VPN on public networks.
Zorachus said:
What are you guys using for Ad Blocking on a brand new 3 XL not rooted yet.
Ad Guard with Samsung Browser is good. DN666 not bad, but sucks for Chrome. I've noticed if using Chrome almost non of the non rooted ad blockers work ?
For stock it seems Samsung Browser does ad blocking best.
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What's going on with Adblock and Chrome? I've been using that combo for a while now with no issues.
Do you have HTTPS filtering turned on?
If you use Nord VPN they have a feature called cybersec that works without root and blocks ads.
Been using Blokada VPN on 2XL for a long time - very satisfied how it performs...
Zorachus said:
Thanks, I've never heard of AdClear before, just installed it, and it seems to be working fine in Chrome.
Is it a battery drainer like some other Ad Blockers ?
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Look at their privacy statement and you may change your mind about using adclear
Gregzi said:
Been using Blokada VPN on 2XL for a long time - very satisfied how it performs...
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This is what I have been using on my Pixel 2 and my girlfriends Galaxy s8+. I use the MOAB ad blockers and a host file list made up from Keweon's DNS and it works amazingly. It also will let you white list apps if the host lists is causing issues with it (e.g. it stop spotify from running 100% and using the search function so I white list spotify). You can also choose the DNS you want to use and its open source.
AdGuard for for years now. https://adguard.com/en/adguard-android/overview.html
I have been using adguard subscription. Not the one available in playstore..
It's quite expensive, but I got it for 20$on stacksocial for 2 desktops and 2 android devices lifetime.
And this works great! No ads on browsers as well as apps.
Works on my macbook as well.
Gave the other part of sub to my wife, so it's perfect!
Out of curiosity: Is there a way to block youtube ad-videos with any adblocker - either rooted or unrooted? I played around with a few blockers on my rooted nexus 5, but neither could block youtube-ads...
What about blocking youtube pre-rolls?
georgs_town said:
Out of curiosity: Is there a way to block youtube ad-videos with any adblocker - either rooted or unrooted? I played around with a few blockers on my rooted nexus 5, but neither could block youtube-ads...
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I believe AdAway blocks YouTube ads. It's been a while since I used it, but I remember it used to.
https://f-droid.org/en/packages/org.adaway/
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2190753&page=1213
EDIT: It's an Xposed module for YouTube for AdAway: https://repo.xposed.info/module/ma.wanam.youtubeadaway
Adaway requires Root, but it's the best...
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^Adaway requires Root.
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Correct. They asked "either rooted or unrooted?", so that's why I suggested it.
Yeah, I figured - my Pixel will be the first phone where I'll stay completely stocked and unrooted .
phi303 said:
What about blocking youtube pre-rolls?
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I've managed to get youtube family premium from russia for £3.50 a month so this is my way of stopping all youtube adverts and also getting play music too.
If you use Firefox there are several extensions that block YouTube ads as well as removing many annoyances. I prefer this over running the app, Vanced or not. Better experience all around. In fact Firefox is actually my YouTube app because I use it for little else.
Once Adhell permanently stops working in June, what other apps are similar for adblocking AND disabling apps?
None that I am aware of
daleski75 said:
None that I am aware of
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That's what I was afraid of...
Definitely Blokada Apk .... I've been using for a while .......
Xode said:
Definitely Blokada Apk .... I've been using for a while .......
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Blokada does NOT have the ability to disable apps...
JoeFCaputo113 said:
Blokada does NOT have the ability to disable apps...
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Yep, you're right but as an adblocking app i think it's the best and easiest to use...
what else can adhell do as I'm still new to the scene besides ad blocking?
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Disconnect Pro. Got it for free a few years back when it was on sale and it's always been my fall back for ad blocking. It's more for tracker blocking but ads are blocked because of it. It's not nearly as customizable as Adhell3 but it works good enough for me.
Using Blokada add block and ADB app Disable commands...
Can you setup blokada to block ads on instagram, and if yes which one to enable from options
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Doesn't blokada use your vpn service
Yeah most of these non-root ad blocking apps use VPN, most run a local VPN and do not actually connect to a remote server to block out ads.
Samsung disabling ad blocking, locking bootloaders for North American models, Google blocking call recording in Pie, so much for "open ecosystem" of Android. Might as well get an iPhone at this time and enjoy 4 years of timely updates and dual SIM functionality.
I am going to create a bat file to disable all the unwanted apps and when I need to disable apps I will just run it and as I find more apps to disable I will just add it. I will also start using blockoda or DNS66 or DNSfilter.
I've been trying to find a good replacement app to disable packages/ services. That's my biggest concern. Before I got adhell 3 working, I was using Adguard premium, which is a great adblocking app, but uses more juice than Adhell and doesn't have the disable function. But, it does a better job at blocking app/ trackers.
Overall, it's kind of a give and take between the two, but I chose to go with Adhell because with my own testing, I constantly get an hour more SOT, and 2+ more hours of total use just from swapping those 2 apps alone. So, if anyone has any suggestions for a good FREE app, that can disable packages like Adhell, I'm all ears ??
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Yeah most of these non-root ad blocking apps use VPN, most run a local VPN and do not actually connect to a remote server to block out ads.
Samsung disabling ad blocking, locking bootloaders for North American models, Google blocking call recording in Pie, so much for "open ecosystem" of Android. Might as well get an iPhone at this time and enjoy 4 years of timely updates and dual SIM functionality.
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Not sure if this is what you all are looking for or not but I'm still using https://www.packagedisabler.com to disable items.
pi hole @home.
OpenVPN on cellular data or other wifi as tunnel using pi hole DNS server.
Works great, anywhere, any device. No ads.
Ad Away on rooted devices FTW.
And on those devices, Titanium Backup freeze or remove whatever you want. Gone!
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Not sure if this is what you all are looking for or not but I'm still using https://www.packagedisabler.com to disable items.
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Same here. Package disabler is great, love it.
I use package disabler AND blokada, both work really well.
I use AdGuard and I have to say v3 is freaking amazing
No regrets
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Using adguard. I got the lifetime license sometime back during a sale. It also uses local proxy if you do not want to use a VPN. Works fantastic, blocking ads in most apps.
I use package disabler to disable whatever stock apps I do not need.
After that I use YouTube Vanced for a pleasant ad free experience.
Hey guys new to pixel and just wondering which is the best adblocker please? Use to use adguard but just wondering is there anything like adhell on Samsung please as I used that and it was amazing without vpn
i use AdAway
Adaway
newkydawg said:
Adaway
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AdAway for system wide blocking but works only if your are rooted.
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Eudeferrer said:
AdAway for system wide blocking but works only if your are rooted.
Sent from my Pixel 3 XL
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Yup. One of the main reasons I root my devices.
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Yup. One of the main reasons I root my devices.
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Likewise, and Tasker.
Adaway with Energized.
AdGuard hands down. It's the most capable/feature rich ad blocker there is. No root needed.
https://adguard.com/en/adguard-android/overview.html
Adguard on Android Q.
get off chrome - use firefox and add ublock origin
kingrat said:
get off chrome - use firefox and add ublock origin
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Yeah but your suggestion won't block ads in apps. Adaway does if your rooted and AdGuard does if you pay the monthly fee.
newkydawg said:
Yeah but your suggestion won't block ads in apps. Adaway does if your rooted and AdGuard does if you pay the monthly fee.
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It makes them have one pixel and blank but the positive is that sites no longer say I have an ad blocker anymore. I use it on my phone and another version for my pfsense
If you are looking for a solution to use that doesn't require root then you can setup a PiHole on Google Cloud Engine and then use a Split VPN to make that handle your DNS queries. It's a bit cumbersome to setup, but it's free and works well on multiple devices, plus you can use it as a proper full VPN if you choose. Github page with detailed walkthrough
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WisdomWolf said:
If you are looking for a solution to use that doesn't require root then you can setup a PiHole on Google Cloud Engine and then use a Split VPN to make that handle your DNS queries. It's a bit cumbersome to setup, but it's free and works well on multiple devices, plus you can use it as a proper full VPN if you choose. Github page with detailed walkthrough
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This is cool! Thanks!
Blockoda or adguard dns is the best solution
EDIT: I just checked in chrome and adblocking is working fine. Is there a way to fix this in Samsung browser without? Even with the Adguard extension and antitracking features, it still fails to block 90% of tracking stuff and ads based on a couple AdBlock tests I use. All of it works perfectly in chrome, without even the need for any other software like Adguard. I thought AdAway worked on a systemwide level so apps can't forcefully show ads because the connection is literally blocked...?
It blocks some ads, but fails to block way more. As soon as I use the Adguard extension for Samsung browser (I use Samsung browser, prefer it over chrome for a ton of reasons) then all the ads get blocked (but almost no tracking stuff, despite Samsung browser supposedly having antitracking built in).
I've tried adding a few of my favorite lists to AdAway from ublock origin and blokada, and again, they do block a few things but nowhere remotely near what they should be. Something is fundamentally not working.
What is going on? AdAway has generally worked for mw on other phones.
I'm unrooted and did use ad block fast and that let some ads through especially on xda then I used abp and that blocks everything even add on xda I'm using the Samsung browser as well
liggerz87 said:
I'm unrooted and did use ad block fast and that let some ads through especially on xda then I used abp and that blocks everything even add on xda I'm using the Samsung browser as well
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I realize there are VPN options and Samsung browser extensions, but I'm referring to AdAway, the root ad blocking solution, which is superior to all of those for a number of reasons.
True I knew you ment root version but thought I'd comment sorry it not much help
I have used adguard for years, it has givin me the best results above every other ad solution. Yes you pay for it, but for 30 clams it gets you 9 devices and it's lifetime....I purchased 3 plans and gave codes to family members and friends. A few of them said it changed their lives
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Get Rid of Annoying Ads & Protect Your Device from Malware with This Advanced Ad Blocking App
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Gytole said:
I have used adguard for years, it has givin me the best results above every other ad solution. Yes you pay for it, but for 30 clams it gets you 9 devices and it's lifetime....I purchased 3 plans and gave codes to family members and friends. A few of them said it changed their lives
AdGuard Family Plan: Lifetime Subscription | StackSocial
Get Rid of Annoying Ads & Protect Your Device from Malware with This Advanced Ad Blocking App
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Can we stay on topic? For the third time, my question is about a rooted device using the root-based as blocker called adaway.
finshan said:
Can we stay on topic? For the third time, my question is about a rooted device using the root-based as blocker called adaway.
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You got it. Adaway uses an antiquated system as NEW ad's utilize some new crazy backends/whatnot that Adguard updates daily. Forgive me for trying to put my two cents in.
But it seems like your expectations are too high and you're disappointing yourself. To say it worked fine for Other phones, which I am not denying it didn't as I used to use adaway back in the day too, doesn't mean that it SHOULD work on newer phones. it has just become too much of a hassle to be consistent IMO.
BUT. I am out. Goodluck!
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You got it. Adaway uses an antiquated system as NEW ad's utilize some new crazy backends/whatnot that Adguard updates daily. Forgive me for trying to put my two cents in.
But it seems like your expectations are too high and you're disappointing yourself. To say it worked fine for Other phones, which I am not denying it didn't as I used to use adaway back in the day too, doesn't mean that it SHOULD work on newer phones. it has just become too much of a hassle to be consistent IMO.
BUT. I am out. Goodluck!
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That's not the issue. There is not a better adblocker than root-based adblockers, and there is not a better root-based adblocker than AdAway.
It works fine in chrome, and in Samsung browser beta, and in all apps system-wide with none of the issues of non-root VPN-based adblockers.
My issue is how to fix it not working on Samsung browser.
I should have been more clear about that in the OP. There is nothing broken in AdAway—the issue is in Samsung browser specifically (and only the stable channel build, as this issue isn't even present on th beta builds), and so I'm seeking info and solutions regarding this.
Just use NextDNS at router level instead of fiddling with this garbage.
And never use my mobile phone with cellular data or outside of my home? Speaking of garbage....
finshan said:
And never use my mobile phone with cellular data or outside of my home? Speaking of garbage....
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There's no perfect solution.
NextDNS at home. Works great. As for mobile data, you could always switch to another browser, preferably Brave Browser.
jericho246 said:
There's no perfect solution.
NextDNS at home. Works great. As for mobile data, you could always switch to another browser, preferably Brave Browser.
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Stop derailing the thread. I'm not asking about alternatives.
This is a thread seeking info about Samsung browser bypassing adblocking from AdAway.
finshan said:
Stop derailing the thread. I'm not asking about alternatives.
This is a thread seeking info about Samsung browser bypassing adblocking from AdAway.
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More appropriately, you should be asking AdAway related questions in the correct thread for AdAway.
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And never use my mobile phone with cellular data or outside of my home? Speaking of garbage....
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Actually NextDNS works *everywhere* if implemented correctly.
Adblocking in AdAway, Adfree, et-al is easily bypassed especially in apps.
The irony in (garbage) is the Samsung browser... ;-)
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Actually NextDNS works *everywhere* if implemented correctly.
Adblocking in AdAway, Adfree, et-al is easily bypassed especially in apps.
The irony in (garbage) is the Samsung browser... ;-)
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You said it before I did.
I'm not sure what could be causing such a problem aside from the Samsung Browser ignoring the normal hosts file location, thus leading to the ads not being rerouted/blocked.
Only other thing that I can think of that might cause this issue is not having the systemless hosts module installed in Magisk, however, AdAway wouldn't work on Chrome either if this was the case...
The samsung browser might have a data saver or dns over https setting (or maybe a load pages faster type option) . If so those features bypass hosts file. Really this is better served in the adaway thread suggested to you earlier, your issue is not device specific (adaway works fine on my p6p and firefox browser) . I say post there (or even better on samsung browser's forum if such exists).
Gytole said:
I have used adguard for years, it has givin me the best results above every other ad solution. Yes you pay for it, but for 30 clams it gets you 9 devices and it's lifetime....I purchased 3 plans and gave codes to family members and friends. A few of them said it changed their lives
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I concur, AdGuard is by far the best ads & trackers blocker these days, so yes, off topic , I would suggest giving it a try.
nacos said:
I concur, AdGuard is by far the best ads & trackers blocker these days, so yes, off topic , I would suggest giving it a try.
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That person doesn't want help
Install the certificate....it helps a lot, also yeah ..add a **** ton more lists. How many do you have blocked?
I'm at 72k+ blocked on my list and I still have some that get through