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[Q] Adfree does not block Browser Ads on Rooted S5 like other phones

This is strange all previous Samsung phones such as S2, S3, Note 2, 3 ads were blocked fine with Adfree.
Why S5 still shows ads??

MariosFFX said:
This is strange all previous Samsung phones such as S2, S3, Note 2, 3 ads were blocked fine with Adfree.
Why S5 still shows ads??
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Hello,
If you're rooted, google for adaway, it's the best.
See you
Franky

fgth90 said:
Hello,
If you're rooted, google for adaway, it's the best.
See you
Franky
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So much better

fgth90 said:
Hello,
If you're rooted, google for adaway, it's the best.
See you
Franky
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After 1 day or a few reboots ads are back again

MariosFFX said:
After 1 day or a few reboots ads are back again
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There is something wrong with your settings or so.
Have a look in settings to automatically update.
Verify launch killer.
Mine is working everyday since a few.
Edit
Which version have you?
Install 2.9.
Had same pb on 2.9.1 on other phone.
Best regards
Franky

Maybe you have the "Compression Data Option" activated on chrome, which disables AdBlocking
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AdBlock Plus doesn't work correctly either.

Sensamic said:
AdBlock Plus doesn't work correctly either.
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Samsung is today adding support for content and ad blocking plugins to the web browser preinstalled on its Android phones. The first blocker available for Samsung Internet is Adblock Fast, which claims to decrease load times on Android by an average of 51 percent.
I already discussed here about this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=65085181&postcount=6

Is there an adblocking app that does actually work good?

Tried AdBlock Plus a couple of times but it just doesn't block that many ads, if any at all.
Can someone recommend one that does block ads and is easy to set up?
Thanks!

Sensamic said:
Tried AdBlock Plus a couple of times but it just doesn't block that many ads, if any at all.
Can someone recommend one that does block ads and is easy to set up?
Thanks!
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I have tried AdAway with pretty awesome results, blocking even ads within apps. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2190753 but you must be rooted to install it

+1 for Adaway

abeledesma said:
I have tried AdAway with pretty awesome results, blocking even ads within apps. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2190753 but you must be rooted to install it
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I'm not rooted Not planning on doing it for some time at least.
Any other solutions?

Sensamic said:
I'm not rooted Not planning on doing it for some time at least.
Any other solutions?
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Nope

Adblock without root?

S8 is the first phone im considering not rooting since i didnt see much use for it on my S6 except for the adblock app. Is there one that works well without root? One that will work in chrome and youtube?
Edit: Is ad block possible without a vpn app?

Try to use AdGuard - https://adguard.com/en/welcome.html
I use this app on my S7 without root and it's working very well.

That's a windows page, is there a link to an Android apk?

pRo_lama said:
Try to use AdGuard - https://adguard.com/en/welcome.html
I use this app on my S7 without root and it's working very well.
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Adguard is a vpn. I was wondering if there is a ad block without root that's not a vpn service. It could affect speed and battery life.

Someone mentioned "Disconnect Pro" on another thread. Apparently it has exclusive access to knox and therefore doesn't require vpn or anything...

techguyone said:
That's a windows page, is there a link to an Android apk?
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https://adguard.com/en/adguard-android/install.html#howToInstall

Termynat0r said:
Someone mentioned "Disconnect Pro" on another thread. Appearently it has exclusive access to knox and therefore doesn't require vpn or anything...
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Thanks but at $33 it's too expensive. There's another app call adhell that's open sourced and free. Used the same Knox method. Just installed it and seems to be working.

neotekz said:
Thanks but at $33 it's too expensive. There's another app call adhell that's open sourced and free. Used the same Knox method. Just installed it and seems to be working.
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That's good to know, thanks for the research

Try DNS66 you can get it on F-Droid. https://f-droid.org/repository/browse/?fdfilter=dns66&fdid=org.jak_linux.dns66

Adhell is very good and free!
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I use AdBlock. Google it. It works great on my S7 and my tablet. It uses a vpn but does not compromise speed or battery life.
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Pi-Hole
If you surf the web primarily at home, something many might not have considered is PiHole. Buy a Raspberry Pi, slap PiHole on it (takes about 1 minute to setup) and set your Wifi Router's DNS to be the Raspberry PI and BAM! You've now blocked all ads for not just your phone, but also your buddy's or anyone else who uses your Wifi network. It really is amazing and I've donated.

Disconnect pro. It was free a while ago in the galaxy app store. Works really well. Not ads in chrome but more important....no vpn icon or notification. Everything runs in the background just like adblock. I tried adhell but it doesnt remove the space from where the ad were. DP does....

truckerdewd said:
I use AdBlock. Google it. It works great on my S7 and my tablet. It uses a vpn but does not compromise speed or battery life.
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Doesn't AdBlock only work on WiFi without root?

I just installed adhell on my S7E. So far I am impressed. Will use on the S8+ when I get it on friday. If Disconnect pro is that much better than Adhell, it would be worth the 25 to 30 bucks for me though. The worst part of not having root since my N7 and now S7E is not having full adblock. VPN adblock is just too cumbersome for my tastes. I will look into Disconnect pro also. Adhell is not blocking on youtube (I don't use youtube that much on my phone anyway), but so far everything else it is working.

paranoid2007 said:
Doesn't AdBlock only work on WiFi without root?
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Nope it works on and off wi-fi
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Adhell from PlayStore ? It doesn't work on my Note 4.

Lodix said:
Adhell from PlayStore ? It doesn't work on my Note 4.
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funny, I just installed it on my note 4. Att note btw. Did you reboot the phone after installing and going through the setup?

mkalbarc said:
funny, I just installed it on my note 4. Att note btw.
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Does it work for you ? It says knox licence activation failed.

Lodix said:
Adhell from PlayStore ? It doesn't work on my Note 4.
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Lodix said:
Does it work for you ? It says knox licence activation failed.
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yeah it works. It didn't fail. Hmm...

Ad block

Hi guys,
I just switched from an iphone to a note 9 and i love it.
I am now looking for an adblocker for my phone but that works without root.
What do you guys reccomemd?
Thanks
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robi_90 said:
Hi guys,
I just switched from an iphone to a note 9 and i love it.
I am now looking for an adblocker for my phone but that works without root.
What do you guys reccomemd?
Thanks
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I have been using this one for awhile with good success...
https://android.gadgethacks.com/how...pps-without-root-extra-battery-drain-0174614/

The best is adhell 3.
Vpn does not use, so it is not going to drain the battery works for knox and no root
https://amp.reddit.com/r/GalaxyS8/comments/8nmrfq/how_to_install_adhell_3_a_video_guide/

I use adguard since note 4

Adguard. Been using it since the Note 4. Have a lifetime license. They have sales every now and then where it costs about 2 years' annual fees (or less). Totally worth it. App is constantly updated and safe to use.

I use the DNS66 route. You get stuck with a permanent notification, but worth it IMHO.

I use Blokada. It works, it doesn't add any noticable battery drain, and it is easy to use.

a2597 said:
I use the DNS66 route. You get stuck with a permanent notification, but worth it IMHO.
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This is not true, you can hide the notification icons.

Does these apps block in-game ads too?

I use netguard and uploaded moab host file to it. Works perfect for me and I can prevent apps from going out to the internet.

andygolf said:
The best is adhell 3.
Vpn does not use, so it is not going to drain the battery works for knox and no root
https://amp.reddit.com/r/GalaxyS8/comments/8nmrfq/how_to_install_adhell_3_a_video_guide/
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+1 -- flawless and you can disable apps.. bixby anyone, lol

Is any of these blocking the ads in games,aps or youtube?

robi_90 said:
Is any of these blocking the ads in games,aps or youtube?
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Most apps, including YouTube, have built in ad serving code. You will have to be rooted or use a VPN to usually block those type of ads. However, you can block YouTube ads if you view YouTube through your browser and not through the YouTube app.

andygolf said:
The best is adhell 3.
Vpn does not use, so it is not going to drain the battery works for knox and no root
https://amp.reddit.com/r/GalaxyS8/comments/8nmrfq/how_to_install_adhell_3_a_video_guide/
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I dont think it work for new users.
New license isnot working.

casperusm said:
I dont think it work for new users.
New license isnot working.
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using it on note9, works perfectly fine

muzhik said:
using it on note9, works perfectly fine
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How you get new licence.
I am failing to register iwth new licence. Every time i enter licence i get licence fail error.
I will be thankful if you guide me.
I am trying it from time now make two three new accounts on samsung to get new licence but nothing work.
Before it was working for me but uninstall it by mistake after that i never got it working.
No licence work for me.

jcsww said:
Most apps, including YouTube, have built in ad serving code. You will have to be rooted or use a VPN to usually block those type of ads. However, you can block YouTube ads if you view YouTube through your browser and not through the YouTube app.
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Or just install this.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/app-youtube-vanced-edition-t3758757

clone1008 said:
I have been using this one for awhile with good success...
https://android.gadgethacks.com/how...pps-without-root-extra-battery-drain-0174614/
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I use this too, best option I've tried from a lot of experiments. Surprised how well it works at times.

Which is best for Rooted device running magisk?

clone1008 said:
I have been using this one for awhile with good success...
https://android.gadgethacks.com/how...pps-without-root-extra-battery-drain-0174614/
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Just started using this today, works wonders!

Disconnect pro.. im getting no youtube ads

I have discomnect which i got it when it was free. I got my note 9 yesterday and installed it since it blocks all ads on apps/games and browser. In browser i dont even use adremove extension since DP takes care of it. Is not a vpn solution since it works with knox just like adhell.
Something that i notice. I get no videoads in my youtube app. Even when the video is 1 hour long and u can see the yellow lines when the ads will pop up. It doesnt. I do get advertisement banner in the aps itself but no video ads whatsoever. Anyone can confirm this?
When i turn it off i start getting video ads again.

whats name in google play

I'm using AdHell3 with those extra lists for Youtube ads:
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/HenningVanRaumle/pihole-ytadblock/master/ytadblock.txt
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/anudeepND/youtubeadsblacklist/master/domainlist.txt

imhere2 said:
whats name in google play
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Is not in google play store is only for galaxy app store. Search disconnect pro. Kind of expensive now $15
http://apps.samsung.com/appquery/appDetail.as?appId=com.disconnectandroidfirewall

eduardmc said:
Is not in google play store is only for galaxy app store. Search disconnect pro. Kind of expensive now $15
http://apps.samsung.com/appquery/appDetail.as?appId=com.disconnectandroidfirewall
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I'm seeing $24,I suppose the price varies depending on market. Also seeing the free version from the same developer.
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reviews are just horrible. its @ 33 bucks me..wow

KOLIOSIS said:
I'm seeing $24,I suppose the price varies depending on market. Also seeing the free version from the same developer.
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The free version is only a samsung browser extention ad blocker. The full version is an app itself to block all ads in apps/games.
Not sure about the bad review but i have had just great experience with it. Used it on my 8+, note8, gs9 + and note 9. Block everything, i have tried adhell, blockada, adguard, nds66, block this and a few other this has been the best for me love the UI.
This is just personal opinion and dont reommend anyone to pay more than $5 for it since theres other similiar options for free.

Will it slow down you wifi or lte speed, down and up.

OutCastedSheep said:
Will it slow down you wifi or lte speed, down and up.
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No is not using vpn, ur speed will be the same with or without it, unlike other option like blokada, adguard, nds666 etc. Only uses samsung built in knox security to block ads.
I know adhell 3 works great is another option but a little more complicated since u need a key from samsung.

Sounds good , but the price OMG.
Couldn't one just use disconnect browser extension and also YouTube Vanced , problem solved?
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Limeybastard said:
Sounds good , but the price OMG.
Couldn't one just use disconnect browser extension and also YouTube Vanced , problem solved?
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I like to filter out ads in other apps too

Limeybastard said:
Sounds good , but the price OMG.
Couldn't one just use disconnect browser extension and also YouTube Vanced , problem solved?
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Most free apps are full of ads. This solve the issue of not getting ads. Most free apps dont even give u the option to purchase a adfree version so u are stuck with ads forever.

eduardmc said:
Most free apps are full of ads. This solve the issue of not getting ads. Most free apps dont even give u the option to purchase a adfree version so u are stuck with ads forever.
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True. Very true , also some people myself included can't be bothered with the adhell route.
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Mwyann said:
I'm using AdHell3 with those extra lists for Youtube ads:
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/HenningVanRaumle/pihole-ytadblock/master/ytadblock.txt
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/anudeepND/youtubeadsblacklist/master/domainlist.txt
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Hey mate, can you tell me how you add those to adhell please?
I've tried saving both to a text file and pointing adshell to them in the format it shows, so
file:///mmt/sdcard/Dowmload/Adshell/YouTube Ad Block 1
Yet when I toggle domain rules it just removes them.

beta546 said:
Hey mate, can you tell me how you add those to adhell please?
I've tried saving both to a text file and pointing adshell to them in the format it shows, so
file:///mmt/sdcard/Dowmload/Adshell/YouTube Ad Block 1
Yet when I toggle domain rules it just removes them.
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Just add a provider (see screenshot), put the https URL in, check it, do it for both URLs, and then disable/enable domains rules to add the new hosts.

Mwyann said:
I'm using AdHell3 with those extra lists for Youtube ads:
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/HenningVanRaumle/pihole-ytadblock/master/ytadblock.txt
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/anudeepND/youtubeadsblacklist/master/domainlist.txt
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Hey, where is good place to start to get this all set up properly? I'm currently using Adguard but want to move to this.
I googled it but it seems alot of the information is dated.

Mwyann said:
Just add a provider (see screenshot), put the https URL in, check it, do it for both URLs, and then disable/enable domains rules to add the new hosts.
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So simple haha, I never thought to just use the URL of the files and I tried to add them from local storage instead. Thanks a lot mate, worked perfectly.

PhilPan said:
Hey, where is good place to start to get this all set up properly? I'm currently using Adguard but want to move to this.
I googled it but it seems alot of the information is dated.
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Any tutorial like this one will do: https://www.androidsage.com/2018/07/28/how-to-install-latest-adhell-3-1-1-with-new-standard-knox-license-key-adblock-samsung/
If you don't want to bother with compiling (like me) you can install a prebuilt version here (you'll have to trust the guy who did this though): https://www.mediafire.com/folder/sb37c6gmhqgbn/AdHell_3
And the fix for Chrome: you need to add a firewall rule under Domains/Blacklist/Add firewall rule and put "com.android.chrome|*|53"
then reactivate domain rules and firewall rules on the adhell3 home menu.

Haha I added hosts from AdAway too... I'm at 73050 unique hosts now XD I guess that's enough now I hope it'll not eat too much CPU/battery though, or I'll disable some of them.

Mwyann said:
I'm using AdHell3 with those extra lists for Youtube ads:
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/HenningVanRaumle/pihole-ytadblock/master/ytadblock.txt
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/anudeepND/youtubeadsblacklist/master/domainlist.txt
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May I know where to add the above?
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May I know where to add the above?
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Oops. I got the answer
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