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 Kept telling me to update bc the one I had was out of date.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 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 Kept telling me to update bc the one I had was out of date.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?
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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?
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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.
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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?
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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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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
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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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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
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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
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I just switched over to AdAway as well since Adfree stopped working
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So far so good with this switch
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Today's update must have added support. It didn't work previously on my N8000 so I'm guessing it didn't work on any Note. Apologies if this isn't news.
any news is better than no news...
but glad to hear its supported...thinking about getting hulu plus but the ads sucks
Ads suck and no rooted devices ... need modded apk
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Ads suck and no rooted devices ... need modded apk
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I installed this while unrooted and it worked. I then rooted and it still worked.
What's weird is that I can't use it on the same tablet running CM10.
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It appears to work but actually streaming video does not. I have no ad blocking software installed and it stops after the ads in the begining.
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It appears to work but actually streaming video does not. I have no ad blocking software installed and it stops after the ads in the begining.
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Mine did too. I thought I had a crappy signal. Maybe not.
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Doesnt stream at all. Loads adv but noyhing else
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It loads the ads, and nothing after that. Anyone can get it to work ?
Would you be kind enought to backup the hulu apk. and upload it. Cause i would really like to have it, but cant download from denmark.
tahnks
Has anyone found a fix for this? If so can you share it with us?
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Has anyone found a fix for this? If so can you share it with us?
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I forgot where I got this from, somewhere on XDA, This is an older modded version that works for me
This is pulled from a backup with rom toolbox
https://www.dropbox.com/s/rolau5j8by3bfaa/com.hulu.plus.apk
and this one I found on my computer, I am pretty sure that it it what I loaded onto my note a while ago, but can't remember
https://www.dropbox.com/s/mjve19cscw50tyq/Mod2com.hulu.plus-2.apk
So one of those should do the trick for you, and also, when all else fails, ask jeeves...
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Has anyone found a fix for this? If so can you share it with us?
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Believe the only way is through the browser by a hack flash player until Hulu update it for compatibility on our device.
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I forgot where I got this from, somewhere on XDA, This is an older modded version that works for me
This is pulled from a backup with rom toolbox
https://www.dropbox.com/s/rolau5j8by3bfaa/com.hulu.plus.apk
and this one I found on my computer, I am pretty sure that it it what I loaded onto my note a while ago, but can't remember
https://www.dropbox.com/s/mjve19cscw50tyq/Mod2com.hulu.plus-2.apk
So one of those should do the trick for you, and also, when all else fails, ask jeeves...
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Curious, I tried both of these, but they won't install. I get the screen to install, but nothing happens when I hit the "Install" button. The "Cancel" button works fine. BTW, I do have the "Unknown Sources" checked... I am not rooted, but that shouldn't matter? I'm wondering why I can't install an APK???
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Curious, I tried both of these, but they won't install. I get the screen to install, but nothing happens when I hit the "Install" button. The "Cancel" button works fine. BTW, I do have the "Unknown Sources" checked... I am not rooted, but that shouldn't matter? I'm wondering why I can't install an APK???
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That is pretty odd, but not being rooted, you shouldn't have any issues with the unmodded hulu app in the first place. It is still weird that it doesn't want to install though, have you tried restarting your device?
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That is pretty odd, but not being rooted, you shouldn't have any issues with the unmodded hulu app in the first place. It is still weird that it doesn't want to install though, have you tried restarting your device?
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The stock Hulu app plays ads just fine, but it won't play the actual video. I've tried everything I could think of, including re-starting numerous times.
Stock version was updated tonight and now works. I too was just able to view the ads only, but now everything works! Yay!!
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Stock version was updated tonight and now works. I too was just able to view the ads only, but now everything works! Yay!!
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I can also confirm that the Stock version is now working. I can watch TV shows instead of just ADs. Previously mine only played ads.
Sweet! Thanks for the heads up!
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Yep working also on my note 10.1. About time they fixed it. I complained to the support a while ago. I used the hulu. App constantly when I had the prime and infinity.
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Fixed on mine as well.:good:
Currently my nexus is rooted and i am using my go to ad-blocker of adfree.
Now i want to unroot back to stock in order to use sky go... But i dont think i can face life on an internet enabled device without an adblock.
Is there anyway to use an adblocker without root?
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Currently my nexus is rooted and i am using my go to ad-blocker of adfree.
Now i want to unroot back to stock in order to use sky go... But i dont think i can face life on an internet enabled device without an adblock.
Is there anyway to use an adblocker without root?
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i dont think so..
Can't you update the hosts files then unroot? Just root every few weeks to update host files again.
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You can try adblock plus. It's like a glorified proxy, all of your Internet usage goes through the app first, which blocks ads before anything loads on your end.
It worked great at first, but lately I've been having trouble getting anything to work with it. A lot of errors acting like I have no Internet connection. I just disable the app and all is fine again. But give it a try, it might work great for you. Not many bad reviews in play store
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ryancmor17 said:
Can't you update the hosts files then unroot? Just root every few weeks to update host files again.
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If you dont plan on staying rooted, why dont you just delete your hosts file and replace it with a symlink to, say, "/data/local/tmp/hosts". Then you can unroot and still be able to update your hosts file.
Firefox Browser app has the Adblock+ add-on for Internet browsing. This hides most ads without root. I also like its master password to protect any stored passwords.
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Firefox Browser app has the Adblock+ add-on for Internet browsing. This hides most ads without root. I also like its master password to protect any stored passwords.
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That is only for the Web browser, and rooting and unrooting every week or so might work
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I had to disable AdBlock Plus on my nexus 7 because it was blocking some of my websites.
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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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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.
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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.
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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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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.
It doesn't happen to a lot of sites I visit, but it's happening enough to irk me. I know the sites aren't down bc I can access them on other devices. My Internet connection is fine bc I can still browse the Web. I haven't deleted any apps just froze some bloat. I even unfroze everything rebooted but still getting same error.
I'm rooted stock on MJ7. (used the SU survival work around) I can't change Apn settings bc it's not an option to add a new one. Thanks in advance for any help that's given.
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It doesn't happen to a lot of sites I visit, but it's happening enough to irk me. I know the sites aren't down bc I can access them on other devices. My Internet connection is fine bc I can still browse the Web. I haven't deleted any apps just froze some bloat. I even unfroze everything rebooted but still getting same error.
I'm rooted stock on MJ7. (used the SU survival work around) I can't change Apn settings bc it's not an option to add a new one. Thanks in advance for any help that's given.
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Do you have adaway or any similar app installed?
mikeone33 said:
Do you have adaway or any similar app installed?
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I have adfree by bigtincan installed.
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MicheleJ said:
I have adfree by bigtincan installed.
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There should be an option in there to store your hosts file.
I'm on a rooted MJ7 firmware. After enabling AdAway I've tried thepcspy.com's adblocker test which says it works, however when I tried going to nytimes.com all ads are still present. I tried using mobile data BTW.
I've disabled Chrome's data compression feature and made sure there are no proxy settings in my APN.
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I'm on a rooted MJ7 firmware. After enabling AdAway I've tried thepcspy.com's adblocker test which says it works, however when I tried going to nytimes.com all ads are still present. I tried using mobile data BTW.
I've disabled Chrome's data compression feature and made sure there are no proxy settings in my APN.
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Hi,
I'm on MJ7, too and I use AdFree without any problems. In my opinion it is working better than AdAway. You should try it out
Haha OK sure. Oh and one other issue to clarify, I tried ABP and it blocks ads but not hide them. So for nytimes the ad images all can't load. I see the generic "image can't be found" graphic. Is this normal?
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XAD works well.
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XAD works well.
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Hmm I'll check it out never heard of it haha.
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Grab it via Xposed. I've used it for ages without issues, does the job :good:
EDIT: Here you go
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Hi,
I'm on MJ7, too and I use AdFree without any problems. In my opinion it is working better than AdAway. You should try it out
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It doesn't work on mine? What's wrong with my phone ugh. Just to confirm it WILL block web ads right? Can you send me a link with ads that yours block so I can confirm if mine works?
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I second adfrew. It always works. Adaway doesn't.
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obscuresword said:
I second adfrew. It always works. Adaway doesn't.
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Epiphany: maybe adfree and AdAway DO work, but they don't block the ads I see on nytimes because they are not in the host file. I read somewhere that ABP is more powerful in this aspect because it uses regex instead of the host file. And because it subscribes to EasyList it blocks web ads.
Anyone can verify?
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