Ad free - G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

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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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.

Ad blocker

Usually use the one in ROM toolbox pro, but an update seems to have removed it. Any alternatives? Ads are driving me crazy.
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I use AdAway. However, it requires root access and you can't get it from Google Play. I got mine before Google banned ad blockers from Play, but you can get it now from the F-droid repository.
rodrigorajao said:
I use AdAway. However, it requires root access and you can't get it from Google Play. I got mine before Google banned ad blockers from Play, but you can get it now from the F-droid repository.
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fredcorp6 said:
Usually use the one in ROM toolbox pro, but an update seems to have removed it. Any alternatives? Ads are driving me crazy.
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http://f-droid.org/repository/browse/?fdfilter=adaway&fdid=org.adaway

Ads can'tt be removed...

Hi guys,
I've trying a few adsblocker application in order to remove them. Unfortunately, I have no luck so far. Like on Redflagdeal application, I have that amazon ad from google on the bottom, I've tried ad blocker from somewhere here on the forum and couldn't do anything about it. Any suggestions?
Thank you
Adblock plus works for me .there was a time when this program and the other one wasn't filtering but it works now.
Adaway have always worked fine for me
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Ad block plus also works for me
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AdAway works fine, link http://sufficientlysecure.org/index.php/adaway/.
xaznxplaya said:
Hi guys,
I've trying a few adsblocker application in order to remove them. Unfortunately, I have no luck so far. Like on Redflagdeal application, I have that amazon ad from google on the bottom, I've tried ad blocker from somewhere here on the forum and couldn't do anything about it. Any suggestions?
Thank you
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My adblock started working after I updated to 4.3, it didn't work properly over data on 4.2.2 but now I don't get any ads on WiFi or data.
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Does an ad blovker exist that works on mobile data AND WiFi?

Is this a unicorn? Can I block ads while on mobile data and/or WiFi?
Adaway?
Adblock plus?
Something else?
Rick
Ignore question. I'm all set
blackice000 said:
Ignore question. I'm all set
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What did you find?
Adaway.org DOES work on mobile and in chrome.
DNS66
VPN... No root solution
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rignfool said:
DNS66
VPN... No root solution
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Blokada is the app I use. Both are open source and no root solutions.
If you have root, try this: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.mx17.overridedns
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AdGuard is what I've been using for years now. Paid for lifetime licenses for 2 devices. No root needed.
blackice000 said:
Adaway.org DOES work on mobile and in chrome.
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I get ads in free apps, while on cellular but I don't on wifi with adaway.
AdClear does, but you have to install the package from their website. It also blocks in App ads.
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AdClear does, but you have to install the package from their website. It also blocks in App ads.
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It works great and no root.
I use this to block adds
https://f-droid.org/packages/org.blokada.alarm/
Does a good job blocking adds for me.
I use moaab (mother of all ad blockers). I'm not sure about over Wi-Fi since I don't use Wi-Fi often, but I think it might work on it.
gimpy1 said:
I use moaab (mother of all ad blockers). I'm not sure about over Wi-Fi since I don't use Wi-Fi often, but I think it might work on it.
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MoaaB works on both... It uses the hosts file which is system wide and even in apps that call home...
If you want white space removed... Blokada does this... But... AdGuard does it better...
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It depends on what you want. If you want to block ads on websites, install Firefox Mobile, and then install the uBlock Origin extension. It will block most ads on web pages, no matter if you are on wifi or cellular.

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