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Hi I have tried a few ad blockers from the market but can't find one to work with a custom ROM. I am currently on AOKP.
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rbellis said:
Hi I have tried a few ad blockers from the market but can't find one to work with a custom ROM. I am currently on AOKP.
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For the web just use firefox and adblock extension.
I use the adaway in the playstore (I think that's what it was called). That works. You can also block ads at the router level if you have ddwrt.
I was talking about blocking ads for apps and adaway isn't working. Also tried the one from jrummy
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rbellis said:
I was talking about blocking ads for apps and adaway isn't working. Also tried the one from jrummy
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Adaway worked and still works great for me on every stock or custom rom on every device i own. Never had any problem with it.
Too bad google just decided to remove all ad-blocking software from the Play Store.
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Here use this as you wish
https://www.dropbox.com/s/8jz1ho80ljwq184/AdAway_2.2.apk
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I use AdAway on every ROM on every device, and it works perfectly.
Oh God, did they removed the app from the Play Store? Thank you titanium backup for being with me
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Yes, ALL ad blockers are removed from the market. Google did this due to an agreement with developers.
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AdAway available on F-Droid
https://f-droid.org/
daws said:
AdAway available on F-Droid
https://f-droid.org/
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Nice. Thanks!
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for apps i use airplane mode and i browse with opera mobile witch can block ads without rooting. google on opera:config.
bert73 said:
for apps i use airplane mode and i browse with opera mobile witch can block ads without rooting. google on opera:config.
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Theres always a rooted option
cmendonc2 said:
Theres always a rooted option
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Rooted now with motochopper method.
i read something with apk
i dont know how to do that
track 1 said:
i read something with apk
i dont know how to do that
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Man, you have a long way to go...
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track 1 said:
i read something with apk
i dont know how to do that
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Adaway isn`t gone, get it here https://code.google.com/p/ad-away/ and please learn how to use Google and most of all READ.
Or use adfree. (need root)
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Unjustable said:
Or use adfree. (need root)
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Adblockers always need root afaik.
Just google it and download an apk!
gee2012 said:
Adblockers always need root afaik.
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I think adaway or some other ad blocker worked without root for ads over WiFi. For some reason though none of the adblockers I've tried work over mobile data for me which is incredibly annoying since I haven't had an ad (on my phone or PC) in years pretty much.
track 1 said:
i read something with apk
i dont know how to do that
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i don't think you are familiar with installing apk's to your phone. I just want to mention that google would have solved your problem much faster . And there would be less haters around
I will explain it to you, as simple as possible.
1. Go to google and search for ad away . apk file. For example i found this link for german users: http://www.chip.de/downloads/AdAway-Android-App_56011287.html
2. Connect your Phone to your PC and move the .apk file to your phone(sdcard). Other options are using a Cloud like Dropbox etc.
3. Go to your settings -> security -> and select the option unknown source or whatever it is called in english. ( Installing from unknown source or something)
4. Go into PlayStore and load a file manager like Astro-Filemanager
5. after installing a filemanager, open it and go to the path you have moved your .apk file to... and select it
6. Press install and have fun with it
Hope i could help.
indoh said:
i don't think you are familiar with installing apk's to your phone. I just want to mention that google would have solved your problem much faster . And there would be less haters around
I will explain it to you, as simple as possible.
1. Go to google and search for ad away . apk file. For example i found this link for german users: http://www.chip.de/downloads/AdAway-Android-App_56011287.html
2. Connect your Phone to your PC and move the .apk file to your phone(sdcard). Other options are using a Cloud like Dropbox etc.
3. Go to your settings -> security -> and select the option unknown source or whatever it is called in english. ( Installing from unknown source or something)
4. Go into PlayStore and load a file manager like Astro-Filemanager
5. after installing a filemanager, open it and go to the path you have moved your .apk file to... and select it
6. Press install and have fun with it
Hope i could help.
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you are a lifesaver
Pay for apps, don't screw over your developers.
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AW: whats a good ad blocker now ad away is gone
track 1 said:
you are a lifesaver
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feel free to pm me if you need help in any other case.
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chrisrozon said:
Pay for apps, don't screw over your developers.
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You misunderstood, Adaway was free anyway but was removed from the Play Store for some reason. It's not piracy at all.
Nigeldg said:
You misunderstood, Adaway was free anyway but was removed from the Play Store for some reason. It's not piracy at all.
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Sorry, YOU misunderstood. Ads equals revenue for the developer, it's the tradeoff you get for free apps.
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chrisrozon said:
Sorry, YOU misunderstood. Ads equals revenue for the developer, it's the tradeoff you get for free apps.
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That's bs. It's our free choice, if we want to look at ads or not. Maybe we should also remove the "channel change" button from our TV remotes, so we cann not switch the channel during ads?!
greg17477 said:
That's bs. It's our free choice, if we want to look at ads or not. Maybe we should also remove the "channel change" button from our TV remotes, so we cann not switch the channel during ads?!
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The choice is watch ads on a free app, and or buy the paid version of it. Blocking ads means eventually there won't be any free apps, since the devs will be forced to charge for them all.
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Not if you don't click on them, which the vast majority of people don't anyway.
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Ad away is a free app. Some devs don't want money. Hard to give money to people who don't want your moola.
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Devs who don't want payment don't have adds in their apps.
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chrisrozon said:
Devs who don't want payment don't have adds in their apps.
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Untrue. Some Devs make only one app with ads. And I'd gladly purchase a full version but there isn't one. So I have the choice of looking at stupid annoying ads or blocking them... If a Dev wants payment, offer ad free version. Which most devs do...with additional features. This is the way to do it.
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What is with the sudden hate towards ad blockers now that Google has said something about them? There is a way to block people using ad blockers from launching an app and I've only seen one Dev do it, so obviously they don't care enough about that precious 0.02 a user to take actions to stop ad blockers
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Can I block ads in games using AdAway? I'm new to this app and unsure how to use it outside the basics.
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h0bnail said:
Can I block ads in games using AdAway? I'm new to this app and unsure how to use it outside the basics.
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Simply press "Download files and apply ad blocking" and AdAway will block almost everything for you automatically :good:
You need to be rooted...
Since when did themes and apps section become the new q&a forum?
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zephiK said:
Since when did themes and apps section become the new q&a forum?
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When would q&a be in apps section? Where else would one talk about apps.. I think its a thin line, I'm sure mods are doing a fine job
Anyways, Adaway has been removed from play store but still available online. It does require you be rooted for it to overwrite your host file. Most ads using will be redirected if listed in host file. Works well.
h0bnail said:
Can I block ads in games using AdAway? I'm new to this app and unsure how to use it outside the basics.
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IIRC, AdAway didn't work for some games like Angry Birds. In that case, blocking their internet access with DroidWall did the trick.
Hey I'm rooted and running paranoid android. I tried ad away but it stopped working. Any alternatives that block ads while on data?
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zobi123 said:
Hey I'm rooted and running paranoid android. I tried ad away but it stopped working. Any alternatives that block ads while on data?
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Are you in the same situation as me where ads are blocked on WiFi but not on mobile data? If so then I haven't found a solution as of yet and I've tried numerous adblocking apps/zips. It may have something to do with PA but it's not the kernel since I get the same issue on Franco as well.
adfree android works great! but youll have to search google for it, as ad removing/blocking apps arent allowed in the play store anymore.
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Are you in the same situation as me where ads are blocked on WiFi but not on mobile data? If so then I haven't found a solution as of yet and I've tried numerous adblocking apps/zips. It may have something to do with PA but it's not the kernel since I get the same issue on Franco as well.
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Yup, I'm running PA and franco just like you.
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zobi123 said:
Yup, I'm running PA and franco just like you.
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I've gotten used to it now so it doesn't really affect me too much but if you really want it try backing up your ROM and flashing a different one to confirm it's a PA issue and not something else.
simms22 said:
adfree android works great! but youll have to search google for it, as ad removing/blocking apps arent allowed in the play store anymore.
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Does it work on data and on browsing, games, YouTube etc.?
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zobi123 said:
Does it work on data and on browsing, games, YouTube etc.?
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I've tried it and it didn't work for me. Neither did Adaway or any of the .zips which can be found here on XDA.
Anyone here know a good ad blocker?
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zobi123 said:
Anyone here know a good ad blocker?
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http://sufficientlysecure.org/index.php/adaway/ its open source as well
blocks all ads and works great.
zephiK said:
http://sufficientlysecure.org/index.php/adaway/ its open source as well
blocks all ads and works great.
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Ummm...the OP's post says AdAway isn't working on mobile for him...
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Ummm...the OP's post says AdAway isn't working on mobile for him...
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He said it stopped working. He could be using the really outdated version that was on the Play Store. AdAway has received a couple updates since its removal from Google Play.
For me, AdAway is working just fine so.. its most likely due to using a outdated version
I had the latest adaway 2.3. It works on WiFi but not on mobile data. I'm just looking for something that will work on data.
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zobi123 said:
Does it work on data and on browsing, games, YouTube etc.?
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ads in game/app, in the browser yes. on youtube videos no.
zobi123 said:
I had the latest adaway 2.3. It works on WiFi but not on mobile data. I'm just looking for something that will work on data.
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Weird. It works fine for me on mobile data and wifi. AdFree is another alternative that I used to use but felt AdAway was miles ahead.
simms22 said:
ads in game/app, in the browser yes. on youtube videos no.
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Can you post a link to it please?
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zephiK said:
Weird. It works fine for me on mobile data and wifi. AdFree is another alternative that I used to use but felt AdAway was miles ahead.
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Yeah, I didn't get this issue on stock or on any ROM for my old HD2 but I do on PA which is quite odd. Still, I'm not too concerned since it seems to block some of the more intrusive popup ads and I don't seem to get many ads on YouTube.
I realize that I'm probably stating the obvious, but by blocking apps you are depriving developers of revenue.
Most Android devs are small shops. Without revenue, they'll simply concentrate on other platforms that ensure ad revenue (cough, cough Apple!). Is that something you really want to contribute to?
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I realize that I'm probably stating the obvious, but by blocking apps you are depriving developers of revenue.
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do they receive revenue from just having the ads visible or do you have to actually click on them? if you have to actually open the ad then I don't see how ad blocking software deprives them of anything, let's face it if you use ad blockers(and I don't) then you obviously have no intention of clicking on any ads
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do they receive revenue from just having the ads visible or do you have to actually click on them? if you have to actually open the ad then I don't see how ad blocking software deprives them of anything, let's face it if you use ad blockers(and I don't) then you obviously have no intention of clicking on any ads
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Agreed. They only make money if you click on the ad thats how Google AdSense revenue works.
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QUIETLYloud said:
do they receive revenue from just having the ads visible or do you have to actually click on them?
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My understanding is that revenue can be generated from both impressions and clickthroughs.
Is there an app or apk to flash to block ads? One that really works well. I have root, so that's no problem. Any input appreciated. I want to keep stock ROM, just want to kill some pop up and banner ads. Thanks
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This one is the best so far.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1916098
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I too was just looking for an ad block program. Within TB i couldnt restore my old ad block program and I couldnt seem to find it through the play store. Thanks for this post
coolprateek.kumar said:
This one is the best so far.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1916098
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I was going to suggest this one as well. It's the one I've been using and it works great.
Combine it with Droid Wall, it's a perfect combination to block ad and unwanted access to the net.
bsems1000 said:
I too was just looking for an ad block program. Within TB i couldnt restore my old ad block program and I couldnt seem to find it through the play store. Thanks for this post
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Google has banned all ad blocking apps from its store a while back. You can still find them somewhere in the web if you google their names though.
Is there an app to block ads on non root devices?
Thanks!
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Yeah adblock plus but it is no more available on play store so you have to download from its official site
Adblockplus.org
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I always use
http://adfree.bigtincan.com/
basti2909 said:
I always use
http://adfree.bigtincan.com/
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Adfree needs root. I used to use it with my old phone
Look like Ad-Block is working for now. Thanks
Is there any AdBlock that includes settings for specific apps? I have an app that just won't work when the adblocker is running.
Try minminguard, it's the first xposed module I install
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