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Morning! Is it possible for me to default my user agent for chrome to always use desktop sites?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1811101
I followed the instructions in this post, and it works great.

Adb pushed and away we go! Thanks!
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hatchna said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1811101
I followed the instructions in this post, and it works great.
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Oh, Wow that post has made its way around quite a bit. It's definitely an awesome fix and I'm glad that we atleast have a solution, although I believe it should be available natively inside the client.

omac_ranger said:
Oh, Wow that post has made its way around quite a bit. It's definitely an awesome fix and I'm glad that we atleast have a solution, although I believe it should be available natively inside the client.
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Agreed. Can't stand mobile sites on my tablet
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I use Chrome UA Switcher from Play Store
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.appo2.ua

Once I did this it occurred to me that I'll see ads now. Any blocking suggestions?
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zoomy942 said:
Once I did this it occurred to me that I'll see ads now. Any blocking suggestions?
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? It doesn't change the host file, so if you have ad block installed then it won't be affected by this modification.
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Sorry. I explained that poorly. I meant that now that I'll see full websites I'll get their ad glory too.
Was curious about which ad blockers people enjoy.
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zoomy942 said:
Sorry. I explained that poorly. I meant that now that I'll see full websites I'll get their ad glory too.
Was curious about which ad blockers people enjoy.
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AdAway off the market is my favorite. It's very well done.
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+1 AdAway.
Still Charged Up

Awesome. Does it block ads in apps like scrabble too or just chrome?
These may be basic questions and I apologize. I recently dropped my iPhone for a galaxy nexus.
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zoomy942 said:
Awesome. Does it block ads in apps like scrabble too or just chrome?
These may be basic questions and I apologize. I recently dropped my iPhone for a galaxy nexus.
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Globally. However, some still show the black box where the ad would be. Others don't show anything if the ad can't load.
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Rats. Scrabble still shows ads. Oh well.

whats a good ad blocker now ad away is gone

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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AdAway question.

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.

GameGuardian / GameCIH / etc. On 4.3?

Hi guys
I searched everywhere before posting, so sorry if it's already been asked.
Has anyone gotten either of the apps in title to run on 4.3? I just can't get it to hook
Regards
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Neefy said:
Hi guys
I searched everywhere before posting, so sorry if it's already been asked.
Has anyone gotten either of the apps in title to run on 4.3? I just can't get it to hook
Regards
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Try GameKiller, works for me

TheRazr said:
Try GameKiller, works for me
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Gamecih won't work on 4.3 gives the system to deny root even though I granted it access. However gamecih worked better for certain games. Game killer is fine too but didn't work for some games.
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XxLostSoulxX said:
Gamecih won't work on 4.3 gives the system to deny root even though I granted it access. However gamecih worked better for certain games. Game killer is fine too but didn't work for some games.
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Which game ? Example ?
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TheRazr said:
Which game ? Example ?
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Well stardom had a problem where when doing the money cheat it put it in a loop and didn't actually change it with game killer. Whereas on gamecih it actually worked. And game killer doesn't find all results that game cih did
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TheRazr said:
Try GameKiller, works for me
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GameKiller worked perfectly! Cheers
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Ad blockers??

I've had to remove adblock plus because it kept tripping the unstable connection problem. I was previously using bigtincan's adfree but it stopped working. Kept telling me to update bc the one I had was out of date. Went directly to big tins website downloaded again and I kept getting the same error message. What are other options that are working well with the note 3???
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MicheleJ said:
I've had to remove adblock plus because it kept tripping the unstable connection problem. I was previously using bigtincan's adfree but it stopped working. Kept telling me to update bc the one I had was out of date. Went directly to big tins website downloaded again and I kept getting the same error message. What are other options that are working well with the note 3???
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I've been using Ad Block Plus and have not had the unstable connection problem, are you sure the app is causing it?

airmaxx23 said:
I've been using Ad Block Plus and have not had the unstable connection problem, are you sure the app is causing it?
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Same here - I also have my doubts that it's the app. Booting into stock recovery and wiping cache has worked to fix any unstable connection issues I've had.
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Get Adaway - It simply updates your hostfile, its the best I ever used.

airmaxx23 said:
I've been using Ad Block Plus and have not had the unstable connection problem, are you sure the app is causing it?
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Just speaking for me the application is the trigger. I've put it on and the I get constant unstable messages. As soon as I remove the app the errors stop.
done it twice. Maybe I could have configured it wong. I went with the "simple" list option.
GirLuvsDroid said:
Same here - I also have my doubts that it's the app. Booting into stock recovery and wiping cache has worked to fix any unstable connection issues I've had.
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Adaway is absolutely the best
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deathshead said:
Get Adaway - It simply updates your hostfile, its the best I ever used.
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Bsmith0731 said:
Adaway is absolutely the best
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+1 for Adaway

Any recommended app that doesn't require root? I haven't rooted my Note yet as I do not wish to wipe everything off of it :\. I'm hoping that a root method comes out that doesn't require wiping it soon.

AdAway user here as well. No issues.

I just switched over to AdAway as well since Adfree stopped working

JRummy's AdBlocker IMO happens to be the best, try it here if you haven't. http://d-h.st/4TF

NeoMagus said:
I just switched over to AdAway as well since Adfree stopped working
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giving ad away a go. Thanks all
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Un-installing adblock plus got rid of the "internet unstable" messages for me also. Installed adaway and all seems well.

I got rid of it because it made YouTube 7 minutes to load a video because it was blocking the adds, and YouTube just keeps on timing out on the adds just keep trying to reload. Eventually YouTube gives up trying to load the ad and plays the vid.
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fatsauce said:
Any recommended app that doesn't require root? I haven't rooted my Note yet as I do not wish to wipe everything off of it :\. I'm hoping that a root method comes out that doesn't require wiping it soon.
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Since the hosts file is located on the /system partition, normally read-only during use, root privileges are required to change it

Brandonrz said:
I got rid of it because it made YouTube 7 minutes to load a video because it was blocking the adds, and YouTube just keeps on timing out on the adds just keep trying to reload. Eventually YouTube gives up trying to load the ad and plays the vid.
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What's nice about Adaway is that you can add whichever URL youtube uses for ads to your "whitelist" within the app.
Another example would be that I "blacklist" mtalk.google.com to reduce my google wakelocks/better battery life because i don't use Google Talk at all

NeoMagus said:
I just switched over to AdAway as well since Adfree stopped working
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+1
So far so good with this switch