VPN Idea for AFTV - Fire TV General

Has anyone tried to use a VPN on their phone and then set up a "local hotspot" to it and then connect to it on their AFTV? It's not something I need and everything is working well so haven't tried myself. Just sat at work and thought it might work

Smithy71 said:
Has anyone tried to use a VPN on their phone and then set up a "local hotspot" to it and then connect to it on their AFTV? It's not something I need and everything is working well so haven't tried myself. Just sat at work and thought it might work
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why not run the VPN application on the FireTv natively?

mejdam said:
why not run the VPN application on the FireTv natively?
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I didn't think it was possible

Smithy71 said:
I didn't think it was possible
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sure is, i use it to get around the mlb restrictions
Use Hola, it requires a mouse
http://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-tv/help/mlb-blackout-restriction-dns-unblock-t2825086
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mejdam said:
sure is, i use it to get around the mlb restrictions
Use Hola, it requires a mouse
http://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-tv/help/mlb-blackout-restriction-dns-unblock-t2825086
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Wired tethering

Hi
Is there any way to get wired tethering with this device?
Thanks
The 'PDANET' app in the market will allow you to do so.
ShawtyKING said:
The 'PDANET' app in the market will allow you to do so.
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But it requires a desktop client.....
Solved. Its implemented out of the box (settings/about/usb settings)

Kindle Fire VPN?

Hey guys,
Wondering if anyone been able to connect to a VPN service. I am in Canada and as you know, Amazon does not allow content to cross the border.
I have successfully used ibVPN (www.ibvpn.com) on my iPhone, iPad and PC but I cannot get the Kindle to connect for some reason.
When looking at 'All Applications' I see a VPN Services with Kindle in the icon. Can I assume that this is how Amazon is stopping me from connecting?
I have tried 1-VPN, 5-VPN, QuickVPN and PandaPow ... none work.
Anyone have any insight?
TIA
Generally this requires TUN/TAP support in kernel or the correct modules atleast...
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DooMLoRD said:
Generally this requires TUN/TAP support in kernel or the correct modules atleast...
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Is it safe to assume that the Kindle does not have TUN/TAP support and thus cannot connect to VPN?
llcooljayce said:
Is it safe to assume that the Kindle does not have TUN/TAP support and thus cannot connect to VPN?
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That's correct. At the moment we have no custom kernels that support TUN/TAP.
spyz88 said:
That's correct. At the moment we have no custom kernels that support TUN/TAP.
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If you look under "all applications" there is something called VPN Service.
Amazon might have only removed the GUI to configure and connect VPN?
The way I see it, you will need a VPN enabled wireless router. It's well explained here:
Amazon Prime With Kindle Fire VPN
It's pretty well written, but if you have any question, ask here.
I'm using DroidVPN direct from the KF.
llcooljayce said:
Is it safe to assume that the Kindle does not have TUN/TAP support and thus cannot connect to VPN?
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I enabled TUN/TAP support in my custom kernel a few releases ago. You could try that if you're willing to test. No guarantees it will work though since I don't really use VPN and just enabled it due to a request made.
intersectRaven said:
I enabled TUN/TAP support in my custom kernel a few releases ago. You could try that if you're willing to test. No guarantees it will work though since I don't really use VPN and just enabled it due to a request made.
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I just realized I neglected to let you know... It works fine. I just connected to my OpenVPN server and traffic seems to pass fine. Thanks for enabling it. I'm on CM9, but it should work on even stock if you have the OpenVPN binary and busybox installed.
I used tun.ko installer from the market on my rooted KF, and it allowed me to use Cisco AnyConnect.

Possible to remote desktop INTO shield tv?

I already have a way to remote desktop to my PC from the shield tv, but I would like to be able to remote desktop into my shield TV from another device, like my pc, or smartphone. is this possible? Methods i've tried so far don't seem to work.
Also, im rooted.
There are VNC servers for Android. Give that a shot.
TeamViewer Host should work in theory. Maybe it requires a full version of Android?
With network debugging enabled I have been able to remote in to my shield using Vysor - a chrome extension. Works pretty well.
Mogster2K said:
TeamViewer Host should work in theory. Maybe it requires a full version of Android?
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tried this numerous times, with and without root. teamviewer sees and connects to the shield but when actually trying to display the screen for remote desktop, nothing appears.
flaketron said:
With network debugging enabled I have been able to remote in to my shield using Vysor - a chrome extension. Works pretty well.
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Will try this, which should work locally, and if so, thanks. But im curious on how to do this externally as well. (although just being able to do it from my local network should be enough)
unvaluablespace said:
Will try this, which should work locally, and if so, thanks. But im curious on how to do this externally as well. (although just being able to do it from my local network should be enough)
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This worked on my nexus 7 2 or 3 years ago
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.onaips.vnc
unvaluablespace said:
tried this numerous times, with and without root. teamviewer sees and connects to the shield but when actually trying to display the screen for remote desktop, nothing appears.
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On my Shield I can connect to Teamviewer Host, and I can bring up the desktop. When I try to mouse click on the desktop, the whole machine reboots (this is with root access).
I've got a dialog with Teamviewer support about this issue.
andersh said:
On my Shield I can connect to Teamviewer Host, and I can bring up the desktop. When I try to mouse click on the desktop, the whole machine reboots (this is with root access).
I've got a dialog with Teamviewer support about this issue.
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Thanks. sounds like you've gotten further than i have. I did get the screen to appear on my pc ONCE, and for a split second. ever since and before then, nothing. i dont even get the screen to pop up. ive tried everything i can think of. this was an issue with nexus player and fire tv devices as well. seems anything android tv-related operating systems won't play nice with teamviewer.
unvaluablespace said:
seems anything android tv-related operating systems won't play nice with teamviewer.
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The response from Teamviewer is that the SATV is not currently supported, and that device support is added by popular demand.
So the more people who contact them, the better.
If you just would like to manage files on the Shield, AirDroid works pretty well. You need to sideload it to the Shield though.
MasK said:
If you just would like to manage files on the Shield, AirDroid works pretty well. You need to sideload it to the Shield though.
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I've got plenty of options for transferring files. Just want to remotely access the shield tv to play with things like settings and configuring stuff when im at my pc, or away from home, rather than having to wait till i get home all the time.
MasK said:
If you just would like to manage files on the Shield, AirDroid works pretty well. You need to sideload it to the Shield though.
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andersh said:
The response from Teamviewer is that the SATV is not currently supported, and that device support is added by popular demand.
So the more people who contact them, the better.
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thanks for the heads up. I will contact teamviewer requesting shield tv support, and suggest anyone else visiting this thread to do the same.
if you google teamviewer and android tv, apparently they added support. it just seems to specific devices. i recall it not working right on my nexus player, and fire tv's either, so i dont know what "popular" android tv's teamviewer decides to support.
unvaluablespace said:
Will try this, which should work locally, and if so, thanks. But im curious on how to do this externally as well. (although just being able to do it from my local network should be enough)
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Hmm. Vysor does work over a LAN if you turn on ADB over TCP/IP. It might work over the Internet if you set up port forwarding, but it would have basically no security. Maybe an SSH tunnel would work?
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Mobizen?
did you try mobizen? i was searching for something for my sony bravia android tv when i found this thread. Was trying some of your solutions. Mobizen used to work perfect for me on my android 4.4 box. Doesn't work on my Android TV though but perhaps for you guys it does. It's a great free app (and I'm not working for the guys)
kind regards
Subscribed. I tried droid VNC and it did not work. Also looking for a way to VNC into my nVidia Shield Android TV or any remote control (not just file transfer) that works locally or internet, I usually connect using OpenVPN to my home network...
Just for info.
Teamviewer on full Android Marshmallow for Shield TV works very well.
zulu99 said:
Just for info.
Teamviewer on full Android Marshmallow for Shield TV works very well.
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Does it autostart and its available 24/7 like VNC?
EDIT: Tried TeamViewer QuickSupport... GARBAGE, does not work. Anybody else have any advise as to what to install? I have my nVidia Shields unlocked bootloader, rooted and reaty to rock-n-roll...
unvaluablespace said:
I already have a way to remote desktop to my PC from the shield tv, but I would like to be able to remote desktop into my shield TV from another device, like my pc, or smartphone. is this possible? Methods i've tried so far don't seem to work.
Also, im rooted.
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Install the remodroid app from the play store on your phone and the shield TV, set the Shield TV to Stream and the phone to Connect and you are now able to remotely viw your Shild TV from your phone.
I have flashed the Full Marshmallow OS and am running Kodi, as an FYI.
wanb1i said:
Install the remodroid app from the play store on your phone and the shield TV, set the Shield TV to Stream and the phone to Connect and you are now able to remotely viw your Shild TV from your phone.
I have flashed the Full Marshmallow OS and am running Kodi, as an FYI.
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How about with shield AND a PC?
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PIA VPN working on Fire Stick with Alexa

Not sure if anyone knew but PIA (Private Internet Access) does work on the Fire Stick with Alexa running 5.2.4.0 (I'm not sure if it works on 5.2.2.0). I will say it runs slower then running it through my router by half. Now to get this puppy rooted P.S. I give up on trying to upload pics.
To be more precise you are saying that the PIA Android app works fine on a FireTV Stick 2. Which is to be expected since the FTVS2's hardware is close to being as powerful as a FireTV 1 Box.
It's good to have confirmation. :good:
Y314K said:
To be more precise you are saying that the PIA Android app works fine on a FireTV Stick 2. Which is to be expected since the FTVS2's hardware is close to being as powerful as a FireTV 1 Box.
It's good to have confirmation. :good:
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Yes it works flawlessly....I bought this thing to toy around with. Now if we can get root on this it would be pretty awesome.
Is there any way to manage PIA on the stick or are you stuck with what is sets when you log in?
philetus said:
If I already have a VPN for my wifi, do I need a separate VPN for the Firestick?
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You don't, you just need to connect to the Wifi that already has the VPN working. The PIA Android App is only for those that want to run a VPN on a per device bases or if you can not run the VPN thru our router or secondary router. A router run VPN is always recommend due to specs. But being able to run it a FireTV device itself is a good second choice.
Y314K said:
You don't, you just need to connect to the Wifi that already has the VPN working. The PIA Android App is only for those that want to run a VPN on a per device bases or if you can not run the VPN thru our router or secondary router. A router run VPN is always recommend due to specs. But being able to run it a FireTV device itself is a good second choice.
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That would work if I had the VPN in the router, but I just had it in my laptop.
I was able to install PIA in the firestick easily. It does change the IP so I'm good.
philetus said:
Is there any way to manage PIA on the stick or are you stuck with what is sets when you log in?
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Use mouse toggle to change the VPN server.
scoobysnack said:
Use mouse toggle to change the VPN server.
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UPDATE: I was able to figure it out. Works great. Thank you.
I installed mouse toggle and I can access settings, but I can't figure out how to change the current region.
philetus said:
Is there any way to manage PIA on the stick or are you stuck with what is sets when you log in?
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philetus said:
UPDATE: I was able to figure it out. Works great. Thank you.
I installed mouse toggle and I can access settings, but I can't figure out how to change the current region.
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Click the region showing and it will bring up the rest use the 2 buttons on the right side of the remote to scroll up and down.
philetus said:
That would work if I had the VPN in the router, but I just had it in my laptop.
I was able to install PIA in the firestick easily. It does change the IP so I'm good.
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Some are able to run a Wifi signal as a repeater on a laptop or desktop. But running the app on the device itself is much less complicated.
Are you running PIA on a FTVS1 or FTVS2. Spec wise I would only recommend running it on a FTV1, FTV2 or FTVS2 but I bet it runs ok on a FTVS1 although those are way slow. Guess having only used FTV1's for myself & programed FTVS1's for my F&F's have giving me a slow experience with FTVS1's. Messed with a couple of FVTS2's recently. And I still would prefer my FTV1's speed & controller wise. I hope the GUI update for FTV1's gets release soon.
I have the 2nd gen. FTVS2 amd Kodi Krypton 17. I've seen some saying PIA doesn't work well on 1st gen, saying it is on, but doesn't change the IP. IP Vanish is said to work good with gen 1. I just pushed the APK to the stick from my laptop with mimimal ADB and fastboot. Pushed mouse toggle also and everything works fine. Have you looked at Schism, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QiueM0jcL0k&t=603s
philetus said:
I have the 2nd gen. FTVS2 amd Kodi Krypton 17. I've seen some saying PIA doesn't work well on 1st gen, saying it is on, but doesn't change the IP. IP Vanish is said to work good with gen 1. I just pushed the APK to the stick from my laptop with mimimal ADB and fastboot. Pushed mouse toggle also and everything works fine. Have you looked at Schism, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QiueM0jcL0k&t=603s
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I mostly run/install FTG Builds (FireTVGuru Builds: http://firetvguru.net/) since those builds are the easiest builds to keep updated by folks that don't like to pay attention to things. But all of those are still Kodi v16.1 based.
I've seen the new Kodi v17-RC builds. I was gonna try Schim's first. Guess I got to get used to the new Kv17 layout. But got sidetracked by the SU /SDCard bug when updating my FTV1's....
Is it possible to have the PIA VPN enable automatically when Kodi is run but disable when you close out of the app? I was just curious since when I try to watch something on Amazon Prime it's blocked when the VPN is enabled.
I'm guessing probably not, just wondered.
-J
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nbaj2k said:
Is it possible to have the PIA VPN enable automatically when Kodi is run but disable when you close out of the app? I was just curious since when I try to watch something on Amazon Prime it's blocked when the VPN is enabled.
I'm guessing probably not, just wondered.
-J
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With PIA you can set it for per app. You will need mouse toggle to reach the settings.
scoobysnack said:
With PIA you can set it for per app. You will need mouse toggle to reach the settings.
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Awesome I completely skipped over it. Thanks!
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scoobysnack said:
With PIA you can set it for per app. You will need mouse toggle to reach the settings.
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One other quick question. So I enabled it to use VPN in Kodi, but not use it in any other app. I still get a geographical error when trying to watch something regularly on Amazon prime. Do you happen to know if there another step I need to do in order to get it to work?
Thanks,
-J
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nbaj2k said:
One other quick question. So I enabled it to use VPN in Kodi, but not use it in any other app. I still get a geographical error when trying to watch something regularly on Amazon prime. Do you happen to know if there another step I need to do in order to get it to work?
Thanks,
-J
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Switch servers.
scoobysnack said:
With PIA you can set it for per app. You will need mouse toggle to reach the settings.
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Per app?
Can you point out that setting/method in PIA? I have not seen that option on the Windows, Mac or Android version.
Thank you.
nbaj2k said:
Is it possible to have the PIA VPN enable automatically when Kodi is run but disable when you close out of the app? I was just curious since when I try to watch something on Amazon Prime it's blocked when the VPN is enabled.
I'm guessing probably not, just wondered.
-J
Sent from my Nexus 6P using Tapatalk
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JeffDC said:
Per app?
Can you point out that setting/method in PIA? I have not seen that option on the Windows, Mac or Android version.
Thank you.
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The setting button is in the far upper right corner.
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The setting button is in the far upper right corner.
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Thanks for that. I don't have the same options on my Mac!
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nor on my Windows PC.
It is on my Android phone though!
I'd think that option would be (even) more useful on laptops/PC's.

So how do we do Adblocking now that Adhell and SABS are dead?

Hi,
sorry if this was asked before - but now Adhell is dead, SABS is DMCA'd - what can we do for Adblocking now, despite using the Samsung browser with Plugins?
Any other way without root/hosts file? Thanks.
fBx said:
Hi,
sorry if this was asked before - but now Adhell is dead, SABS is DMCA'd - what can we do for Adblocking now, despite using the Samsung browser with Plugins?
Any other way without root/hosts file? Thanks.
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SABS still works fine even though it won't be getting updated anymore. I'm currently still using it.
-Ric- said:
SABS still works fine even though it won't be getting updated anymore. I'm currently still using it.
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Okay yeah, but didn't see any download links since the thread was edited. I'll try to find it somewhere else
Or you could run pihole on raspberry for network wide adblocking rather than individual devices. Plus you can run openvpn so you can browse safely through your home network when off site.
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go to google play look for VPN HOSTS... its an app that creates a vpn on your phone and uses the hosts file you provide and blocks ads just fine.. been using this since it was created and it works great.. no root needed, its a virtual hosts file on my phone.. free download from git hub, its in the description on google play. its free and simple...
use this. follow the adb directions and itll work. its what im using
fBx said:
Hi,
sorry if this was asked before - but now Adhell is dead, SABS is DMCA'd - what can we do for Adblocking now, despite using the Samsung browser with Plugins?
Any other way without root/hosts file? Thanks.
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Try to use Seven's AdClear:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/app-adclear-root-version-ad-blocker-t3309011
adhell 2 works for me
Disconnect pro..
MindTrix said:
go to google play look for VPN HOSTS... its an app that creates a vpn on your phone and uses the hosts file you provide and blocks ads just fine.. been using this since it was created and it works great.. no root needed, its a virtual hosts file on my phone.. free download from git hub, its in the description on google play. its free and simple...
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Yeah that's also a possibility, so you don't need knox license every three months.
blane3298 said:
use this. follow the adb directions and itll work. its what im using
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But that's only a package disable, not ad blocker.
torr310 said:
Try to use Seven's AdClear:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/app-adclear-root-version-ad-blocker-t3309011
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I found notSABS, which seems to be a re-upload of SABS and this works just as Adhell 2 did before.
capuagenclik said:
adhell 2 works for me
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Yeah wait for the next Knox renewal. You can't build new Adhell packages anymore. Of course you could use your old apk and edit it yourself I guess.
Invincible29 said:
Or you could run pihole on raspberry for network wide adblocking rather than individual devices. Plus you can run openvpn so you can browse safely through your home network when off site.
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But that way I don't have block when on mobile data.
Bart3n said:
Disconnect pro..
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I need systemwide, also I use chrome not Samsung browser. Tried it once but didn't like it.
fBx said:
I need systemwide, also I use chrome not Samsung browser. Tried it once but didn't like it.
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Not disconnect pro for samsung browser but just disconnect pro.
It's systemwide
Bart3n said:
Not disconnect pro for samsung browser but just disconnect pro.
It's systemwide
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The thing that frustrates me with Disconnect Pro is that there's no custom list functionality. Otherwise it would be probably the best available.
+1 for Raspberry Pi and the use OpenVPN to tunnel DNS whilst not at home.
Here is the apk for SABS for those that want to set it up
Blokada (www.blokada.org) works really well.
It is free and open source and works across all apps (not only the browser)!
It doesn't require root, supports both wifi and mobile networks, and is perfectly safe and simple to use.
You can make exceptions for certain apps and hosts and it is using Black- and Whitelists.
Just make sure the app gets not killed by battery optimization and things like that (there is a setting to ensure it keeps running - showing a VPN symbol in the status bar).
Best regards
Amber
fBx said:
Yeah that's also a possibility, so you don't need knox license every three months.
But that's only a package disable, not ad blocker.
I found notSABS, which seems to be a re-upload of SABS and this works just as Adhell 2 did before.
Yeah wait for the next Knox renewal. You can't build new Adhell packages anymore. Of course you could use your old apk and edit it yourself I guess.
But that way I don't have block when on mobile data.
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orkavaneger said:
Here is the apk for SABS for those that want to set it up
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now Thank you!
and dont forget there is notSabs
crayonyes said:
now Thank you!
and dont forget there is notSabs
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Anytime dude
AmberLynn said:
Blokada (www.blokada.org) works really well.
It is free and open source and works across all apps (not only the browser)!
It doesn't require root, supports both wifi and mobile networks, and is perfectly safe and simple to use.
You can make exceptions for certain apps and hosts and it is using Black- and Whitelists.
Just make sure the app gets not killed by battery optimization and things like that (there is a setting to ensure it keeps running - showing a VPN symbol in the status bar).
Best regards
Amber
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kinda like what I said about VPN Hosts..... which is free ... you provide the hosts file and you flip a virtual switch to turn in on or off anytime.. puts the virtual private network icon up in the top bar so you know its on ... and its free too ... I like simple and it is...
There you go. there is a new one. its called NotSABS. Its basically the same as SABS but uts been update it from a different dev. Ive been using it for weeks now without having a problem. :good:
https://github.com/GoldenKappa/notSABS

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