Adblocking app - AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin

I was currently using adfree but it has recently become outdated and non funtional seems to be no update or support any idea or recomedations to new ad blocker
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Adaway is the best!

Ad away and former adfree user ad away is going good.
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open up this zip.
take the file 'hosts', copy it to your phone directory '/system/etc/' replacing the original using a root level file explorer.
you just manually ad-blocked your phone.

Download FDroid.apk (google it cuz I can't post links yet lol)
Search for AdAway from the app. I'll manage the hosts file for you and is very frequently updated.

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Droid X wont download zip files?

Is there any way to get rid of this restriction with the zip files and other files as well.
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Hi,
I don't know of a native method of removing that restriction, but the free app Byte Tornado downloader integrates with the browser and allows almost any file to download directly to the phone.
I hope that helps.
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Down Droid on market. Just a download manager. Nothing else.
Awesome thanks I used byte tornado
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eris_evil said:
Is there any way to get rid of this restriction with the zip files and other files as well.
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download Astro from the market or appbrain then you can download zip files and extract the apk files from the zip. It's also a great utility app to manage files and backup applications.
I use opera browser to download files. It how's never given me any problems.
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Sadly the stock browser restricts a lot of downloads: .zips (and many .apk's if not all).
Probably there to "protect" itself.
But any third party web browser
(Dolphin HD or Opera) can do those kinds of files.
That is if you don't wish to use a download manager app.
Hope this helped someone!

Recommended apps for a rooted tab?

Hi all.
Ok, my tab (7510, wifi only, US) is rooted and working great.
There's a file that needs to be edited to enable the 5Ghz wifi band. I did that.
So, what are some recommended apps for a rooted tab that make this already terrific device even better?
I'm running stock ICS, with the Nova launcher. The tab runs like a rocket, and everything just works with no
problems. I'd prefer to stay with stock ICS for now rather than a custom ROM.
Thanks!
System Tuner Pro
djmatt604 said:
System Tuner Pro
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Thanks, will check it out.
sd maid....
setcpu
titanium backup
root browser
ad blocker
cache mate
hit thanks if i have helped
akarshfrevr said:
sd maid....
setcpu
titanium backup
root browser
ad blocker
cache mate
hit thanks if i have helped
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Hi ak.
Yes, you helped. Thanks button clicked!
My favorite app for any rooted android device is LBE Privacy Guard. It's a "by app" firewall and permission manager.
You'll have to grab it from their website for the GT but is runs fine on it. For my RAZR I grabbed it from the market.
I also like OS Monitor and Titanium Backup.
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MichaelMcC said:
My favorite app for any rooted android device is LBE Privacy Guard. It's a "by app" firewall and permission manager.
You'll have to grab it from their website for the GT but is runs fine on it. For my RAZR I grabbed it from the market.
I also like OS Monitor and Titanium Backup.
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Thanks Michael.
Definitely TitaniumBackup. I know a lot loves the Root Explorer but ES File Manager is great too once you turn on the Root Explorer option. For me it's a lot friendlier.
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jayceebee23 said:
Definitely TitaniumBackup. I know a lot loves the Root Explorer but ES File Manager is great too once you turn on the Root Explorer option. For me it's a lot friendlier.
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Thanks jaycee.
I have ES File Explorer; it's what I used to edit the file for 5Ghz wifi. Agree, very user friendly.
Thanks again.
Can't live without Rom Toolbox Pro. It's all root apps in one. File manager, app manager, cpu control, theme editor, and much more.
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Towle said:
Can't live without Rom Toolbox Pro. It's all root apps in one. File manager, app manager, cpu control, theme editor, and much more.
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Thanks Towle.
If you start flashing a lot consider App2Zip as well. Backs up your apps and data to a recovery flashable ZIP file. Can be a bit faster than TB restore and is done pre-startup of the ROM. TB is still great to have though.
For recoveries I recommend TWRP. Touch interface, multi-zip flash in one install, file manager built in...
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spitzaf said:
If you start flashing a lot consider App2Zip as well. Backs up your apps and data to a recovery flashable ZIP file. Can be a bit faster than TB restore and is done pre-startup of the ROM. TB is still great to have though.
For recoveries I recommend TWRP. Touch interface, multi-zip flash in one install, file manager built in...
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Thanks!

Where is my system folder and files

Unlike my previous galaxy phones, where Samsung conveniently allows access to system files via Settings, there seems to be no such acess on Nexus 7. Where on earth can I access them?? Why Google make this so hard?
Download es file explorer.
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Download es file explorer.
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Thanks, but can't I do that without using 3rd party apps? Why stock Android doesn't allow viewing system files directly?
So inconvenient

unable to send apk via Bluetooth

hi guys I've just noticed that I'm unable to send apk files via Bluetooth I wanted to know if theirs a fix anywhere or anyone knows how thanks guys :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:
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I have also noticed that. Even with es explorer I am not able to send apk files. Work around which I use is to change the extension to .mp3 or anything which can be sent and change back to. Apk in receiver phone.
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try to rename file.. example by yur fav file explorer rename subwaysurfers.apk tu subwaysurfers.txt and try to send it via bluetooth.. i think its security reason why you cannot send apk files
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their must be another way maybe 3rd party app can someone try:thumbup:
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It works fine using Root Explorer.
I had problem sending apk file to my friend too. Doesn't work even if using Root explorer. I'm using nexus 4 while my friend is using galaxy nexus.
spicediablo said:
I had problem sending apk file to my friend too. Doesn't work even if using Root explorer. I'm using nexus 4 while my friend is using galaxy nexus.
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Create a Dropbox link?
It seems to be inbuilt limitation by Google, possibly to prevent malicious users to push malware onto other people's phones.
I installed Bluetooth transfer app and now it works well. Tried transferring apk from laptop to phone and it works fine.
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Same problem here.
If I try to send an apk between a Galaxy Nexus (JB4.3) and a Nexus 7 (2012 JB4.3) the transfer fails. (es file explorer / apk share / root browser)
Seems that the bluetooth just blocks apk transfers. If I rename the file, it works.
Is a 4.3 security feature? I use to transfer apk before the 4.3.
I think it is a google limitation for prevent to share the pirate apps
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Stopped by for a chat about 8 years later, yah rename worked back then during gba color and stuff now doesn't work

Adblock

Im on fusion rom and wamted to know whether im able to disable or delete adblock as it blocks ad fly websites which are used to link to downloads.
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AZA5 said:
Im on fusion rom and wamted to know whether im able to disable or delete adblock as it blocks ad fly websites which are used to link to downloads.
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Open the /etc/hosts in a text editor (that's what it is called 'hosts' file) and remove the lines for the ads you want to allow. You will need root access.
If you would rather not have any ad blocking there should be a way to revert to the original hosts file in adblock.
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