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GFW (Great FireWall) in China is a cruel obstacle for anyone in China to surf excellent sites such as Youtube, Facebook, Twitter, Vimeo etc due to political reasons. No freedom for guys in China to obtain info.
Why should people use personal VPN service?
To visit the blocked sites. To prevent people utilize the internet with freedom, many governments do network blocks.
To share the public WiFi network safely and the data will be encrypted to protect your own info.
To unblock VoIP apps such as Skype.
To bypass geological limitations such as Hulu.com asks for USA IP only.
To hide your real IP completely.
To use P2P safely.
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You can use PUFF SSH app for Android if you owe SSH accounts.
https://seapuff.com/puff.apk
Kindle Fire should be Rooted before using it.
Now let me introduce how to use VPN.
Install Bzeek on your laptop which is a FREE solution for Win XP, Vista, Win7 users sharing their WiFi network.
Run Bzeek.(A fix for BUG http://www.bzeek.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=1990)
Install ZT-180 Adhoc Switcher (Google to download it) in Kindle Fire and set Bzeek Free WiFi in the SSID in Infrastructure Mode, then switch to Ad-hoc Mode and connet it to Bzeek Free WiFi on your laptop.
Run your VPN on the laptop.
Then your Kindle Fire will be in other country, just check the IP with the Browser.
Images are post in Chinese forum:
http://bbs.mydoo.cn/thread-55016-1-1.html
http://bbs.1pad.cn/thread-6786-1-1.html
Its a bit convoluted though isn't it?
I've been doing something similar with my iPhone hotspot/VPN which has the benefit of always being with me. My laptop mostly stays at home.
Ye, not the happiest solution at all but it works. Apparently, you can do the same using your router, Kindle and the VPN.
But -- I will definitely try this method because you don't carry a router with you 24/7. Thanks
I am looking for the best free VPN / IP hider and wondering what you guys suggest???
Thanks
I don't know about free, but PrivateInternetAccess is what I use. it's $40/yr but you get apps for all your devices. They provide a SOCKS5 proxy too, which I setup in my torrent client to hide my torrent IP address, but still have full speed regular access for the rest of my internet usage. I've tried the PIA android app and it works as expected.
MrBaltazar said:
I don't know about free, but PrivateInternetAccess is what I use. it's $40/yr but you get apps for all your devices. They provide a SOCKS5 proxy too, which I setup in my torrent client to hide my torrent IP address, but still have full speed regular access for the rest of my internet usage. I've tried the PIA android app and it works as expected.
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thanks will look into that
I've recently started using Opera VPN. It is a free app on Google Play Store. No charges and it works great for what I need on my phone. Don't want the corporate IT to see what I'm looking at on my phone at work while using wifi.
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For torrents I use btguard 6 a month
I also use Private Internet Access and can confirm that it is great service. I run it on my windows 10 laptop and note 7 using the provided apps which have easy access settings for encryption standards. The reason why I chose PIA is they are based in USA, which paradoxically has no law requiring them to hold records of access, so even if they were subpoenaed they would have nothing regarding your browsing. Not that I'm hiding anything shady but it's nice to have some level of privacy online. I don't use it for torrenting but as mentioned they have socks.
mkhoury said:
I am looking for the best free VPN / IP hider and wondering what you guys suggest???
Thanks
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IPVanish
IPVanish
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N930A using Tapatalk
Can anyone succeed to put adguard dns without app show me how to do that? with screenshots? thanx all. Attached sample
Hello, I think you only have to enter dns.adguard.com in WiFi & Internet / Private DNS
Such a easy way but I couldn't see that, thanx it works. So no need blokada.
Aimixess said:
Hello, I think you only have to enter dns.adguard.com in WiFi & Internet / Private DNS
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I added it but how do u get to block ads?
You simply set it and it block ads :
What is AdGuard DNS?
AdGuard DNS is a free, privacy-oriented DNS resolution system that blocks tracking, ads and phishing. You can use it instead of your current DNS provider.
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borijess said:
I added it but how do u get to block ads?
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You do nothing, it's adguard DNS server that block them directly before they arrive to your phone. That's the 'new' way to adblock, using DNS provider with adblock lists included
Striatum_bdr said:
You do nothing, it's adguard DNS server that block them directly before they arrive to your phone. That's the 'new' way to adblock, using DNS provider with adblock lists included
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Can u post a screenshot of where u add it. Do u add it to private dns or vpn?
borijess said:
Can u post a screenshot of where u add it. Do u add it to private dns or vpn?
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Private dns
It only works on WiFi. Not mobile data.
Yes it does: it works on both wifi and mobile networks, as good and seamlessly as Adaway.
No need to root only for adblocking anymore.
If non-rooted, you don't need Blokada or any VPN based adblocker anymore.
Just set:
Settings > Wi-Fi & Internet > Private DNS > dns.adguard.com
and you are good without any additional app.
* Edit, may 2023
Now it's
dns.adguard-dns.com
It blocks ads AND trackers
Aimixess said:
Hello, I think you only have to enter dns.adguard.com in WiFi & Internet / Private DNS
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This is great. No intrusive app to try to block ads. Love this!
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http://;78668590]It[/url] only works on WiFi. Not mobile data.
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Yes, it works on both wifi and mobile data.
Just keep in mind that with using this, you cant add any apps or sites to exceptions for when they won't work properly due to the adguard DNS blocking content. Only reason why I use the adguard app (use it on my 2 PCs and phone for an amazing deal) is so I can add exceptions or turn it off easily when needed.
DrRyder said:
Just keep in mind that with using this, you cant add any apps or sites to exceptions for when they won't work properly due to the adguard DNS blocking content. Only reason why I use the adguard app (use it on my 2 PCs and phone for an amazing deal) is so I can add exceptions or turn it off easily when needed.
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Just turn it off...easy peasy!
Aimixess said:
Hello, I think you only have to enter dns.adguard.com in WiFi & Internet / Private DNS
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Are you guys getting soft reboots by added this address to private DNS?
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Are you guys getting soft reboots by added this address to private DNS?
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Yes, other users reported having random reboots.
borijess said:
Are you guys getting soft reboots by added this address to private DNS?
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I have been noticing on some apps I need to force a reboot for the app to work again. It seems to be happening about 1 to 2 times a day.
Caltinpla said:
Yes, other users reported having random reboots.
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Are you guys using a different way to avoid ads?
I recently started using this method over using an app. So far so good, but, I will chime in, in about a week to notify you guys of my results.
borijess said:
Are you guys getting soft reboots by added this address to private DNS?
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My phone has an uptime of 475h, so the answer is : no
But we probably don't have the same apps installed, it can be a conflict between private dns and an app.
Hi friends, i try to secure my children phones from accessing not wonted sites. At home i configured mikrotik router so there is no way to bypass restrictions. But i cannot control what they access from mobile network.
The ideal way would be to connect phone to home VPN . Is there a way to force phone use VPN so user could not just switch it off?
In that case all home network rules and restrictions would work.
If you have some ideas about it, please share.
P.S. I did it recently when noticed that 8 year old neighbor children are watching porn...
I never tried it, but you could check if "Multiple users" gives you the chance to create a low privileged user which could maybe not edit network/vpn/dns settings?
Maybe you could setup the main accounts &co from the admin user and secure it with your fingerprint, then grant your childs just the "guest" user access?
Maybe give it a try and check what those users (a new one you create or the guest one) are allowed to do and if that achieves your objective
migors said:
Hi friends, i try to secure my children phones from accessing not wonted sites. At home i configured mikrotik router so there is no way to bypass restrictions. But i cannot control what they access from mobile network.
The ideal way would be to connect phone to home VPN . Is there a way to force phone use VPN so user could not just switch it off?
In that case all home network rules and restrictions would work.
If you have some ideas about it, please share.
P.S. I did it recently when noticed that 8 year old neighbor children are watching porn...
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My mother utilized Norton Family to limit what could be seen and not seen. You can also utilize the built in family link ability from google to block searches on google and app store. Link for reference: https://protectyoungeyes.com/content/android-parental-controls-complete-guide-parents/
As far as what you are asking, you could use adguard to create the persistent VPN and use their family dns set up. Once done you can always use an app locker to lock the app settings and the app itself so it can't be uninstalled.
maybe you can test an app locker. with it, they can't stop the app vpn if they haven't the code lock
gege0202 said:
maybe you can test an app locker. with it, they can't stop the app vpn if they haven't the code lock
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You can use an APP locker to lock the settings.
If you can't access the settings you can't turn it off.
migors said:
Hi friends, i try to secure my children phones from accessing not wonted sites. At home i configured mikrotik router so there is no way to bypass restrictions. But i cannot control what they access from mobile network.
The ideal way would be to connect phone to home VPN . Is there a way to force phone use VPN so user could not just switch it off?
In that case all home network rules and restrictions would work.
If you have some ideas about it, please share.
P.S. I did it recently when noticed that 8 year old neighbor children are watching porn...
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Try private dns: dns-family.adguard.com
Read here: https://www.google.com/amp/s/adguard.com/en/blog/adguard-dns-announcement/amp.html
One problem with the "lock the VPN settings" is that the VPN swithes off fairly randomly. On my phone, I set up a VPN using my home router, and connect to it while on mobile. But at random points in the day it disconnects. It's necessary to go back into VPN settings to turn it back on...
Frankenscript said:
One problem with the "lock the VPN settings" is that the VPN swithes off fairly randomly. On my phone, I set up a VPN using my home router, and connect to it while on mobile. But at random points in the day it disconnects. It's necessary to go back into VPN settings to turn it back on...
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It's getting convoluted but taker can force reconnect.
Caltinpla said:
Try private dns: dns-family.adguard.com
Read here: https://www.google.com/amp/s/adguard.com/en/blog/adguard-dns-announcement/amp.html
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I already use opendns, it blocks everything.
I do not see option to add just dns in android. Child just installs some vpn app or connects to some wifi and restrictions does not work.
On other hand if phone is connected to home vpn, there is no way to bypass it.
My microtik bloks all proxy, vpn and routes dns to opendns.
thanks for app locker suggestion. will try it
migors said:
I already use opendns, it blocks everything.
I do not see option to add just dns in android. Child just installs some vpn app or connects to some wifi and restrictions does not work.
On other hand if phone is connected to home vpn, there is no way to bypass it.
My microtik bloks all proxy, vpn and routes dns to opendns.
thanks for app locker suggestion. will try it
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It's under Wi-Fi and internet setting but only available for Android 9 version. The adguard family dns blocks ad and adult stuff also.
And how to use it
Install Firefox, set it as default, use the origin AdBlock plugin. Works awesome.
ALYSKY said:
And how to use it
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If you're rooted then use Adaway from here https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2190753
Stock/unrooted like mine use private DNS: dns.adguard.com
Caltinpla said:
If you're rooted then use Adaway from here https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2190753
Stock/unrooted like mine use private DNS: dns.adguard.com
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This! dns.adguard.com. Enter that setting into your private dns settings in network connections.
Will stop all ads for sure and dont have to be rooted.
+1 for adguard.
Another +1 for Adguard
It's all you need.
AmroIb said:
adgaurd, it's like 2 dollar for 2 years ..
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No, its free when you use dns.adgaurd.com
ALYSKY said:
And how to use it
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Root: AdAway or Magisk module called Energized.
Non-root: Adguard, Blokada.
Non-root ad blockers use a local VPN as proxy where all the filtering happens, so if you already use a VPN, you can't use both. It's possible to proxy chain, but I never got to it, so I don't know if it works properly.
Custom DNS is the easiest way to have ads blocked without root, however if your telco provider offers deals like free Spotify streaming or any other free streaming, which doesn't affect your mobile data cap, then you can't change the mobile data DNS to AdGuard's, because it will bypass your provider's DNS and will count your data.