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hi all do you have any problems after the update ? after 2 months ... can't bear it any more. day 1 since the kitkat update, the settings are not persistant, every time i click on a link, the choose default browser dialog pops update, even if i choose chrome as default one.it happens on all the apps, no apps can store settings now, after reboot , the settings are gone. ( is this because the app developer has to update it to make it work on kitkat ?)
and wifi settings are not remembered after the update. each time i reboot, i have to readd my company wifi to it ( the wifi i added before kk update is persistant though ).
is this related to the "no more write permission to sdcard"? and rooting is the only choice ?
i'm on NB1 firmware ... ( seems the Universal Root de la Vega v0.5 doesn't support(without tripping knox) this version ...)
oglop said:
hi all do you have any problems after the update ? after 2 months ... can't bear it any more. day 1 since the kitkat update, the settings are not persistant, every time i click on a link, the choose default browser dialog pops update, even if i choose chrome as default one.it happens on all the apps, no apps can store settings now, after reboot , the settings are gone. ( is this because the app developer has to update it to make it work on kitkat ?)
and wifi settings are not remembered after the update. each time i reboot, i have to readd my company wifi to it ( the wifi i added before kk update is persistant though ).
is this related to the "no more write permission to sdcard"? and rooting is the only choice ?
i'm on NB1 firmware ... ( seems the Universal Root de la Vega v0.5 doesn't support(without tripping knox) this version ...)
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found out why ... after uninstall the crap app TAOBAO, it's working now .... ( even the default media player is working, all the default applications are working, previously, none of them works, the choose default app dialog pops up whatever i do.)
Don't have that app, am encountering the same issue with the 'open with' menu. But only for a select few apps.
I'm starting to supect it's only doing it for the apps I restored with Helium... Will test that theory later.
Have gotten complaints from numerous people about the WiFi settings as well, not affected by that one personally.
the way i found that app TAOBAO is the culprit is i installed "Default App Manager" from google store, and trying to use it to set default apps, but it's not working either. though it shows TAOBAO as one of the "open with browser default settings" app.
This guide is for the users who are just hugely annoyed by the ads which keep popping up all the time.
This guide will help in blocking almost every add which pops on your device .
Requirements : An android device (rooted )
Steps :
1. Download F-droid
Link : https://f-droid.org/
2. Click the box below available button and select system
3. Look for an app called 'Adaway'. Download it
4. Open the app ( allow superuser access,if rooted)and click download files and apply blocking .
5. Click on yes when it asks to reboot your phone.
6.Enjoy !!
Disclaimer: I am not responsible for what happens to your device , so use the guide at your own discretion.
Hit thanks if you liked the guide and it helped you
does this block the ads in apps too?
How is this more effective/better than AdBlock Plus for Android ?
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How is this more effective/better than AdBlock Plus for Android ?
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Adblock plus for android is crap. It uses a precious 50MB of RAM and keeps running in the background. By using adaway or adfree, you won't have to give any share of RAM to them. They modify the hosts file and add a huge list of known ad sites and 99.9% of all the ads are blocked. So, no RAM usage and an adfree phone
I personally use Adfree.
My Oneplus 3T is running on OOS 4.1.4 (Android 7.1.1). i just rooted(via systemless method) my 3T 4 days back with Magisk V12, after unlocking the boot loader and flashing the latest TWRP v3.1.1. no dm-verity triggered, so no warning on boot except the unlocked boot loader warning. my system is read only. i just enable magisk systemless host.
i installed the latest version of Adaway v3.2(Supports systemless root) and enable the ad blocking but it doesn't worked still am getting ad in apps like es file explorer, mx played, etc.
i had tried many ad blocking app like DNS66, adguard, etc.
i had also tried both host based ad blocking and VPN based ad blocking nothing worked for my.
dose any one have any idea or any suggestion to block ads in my one plus 3T
where's the guide?
BonnyBedlamBoy said:
where's the guide?
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What guide?
Apps are getting smarter
I believe the main problem is that app developers are getting better at circumventing ad blockers. I use AdAway, and it has a "Scan for AdWare" feature that basically shows you the apps you have that it knows can get past it. I think MX Player is on that list. ES File Explorer isn't, but it gets ads through also.
Azaruddin said:
My Oneplus 3T is running on OOS 4.1.4 (Android 7.1.1). i just rooted(via systemless method) my 3T 4 days back with Magisk V12, after unlocking the boot loader and flashing the latest TWRP v3.1.1. no dm-verity triggered, so no warning on boot except the unlocked boot loader warning. my system is read only. i just enable magisk systemless host.
i installed the latest version of Adaway v3.2(Supports systemless root) and enable the ad blocking but it doesn't worked still am getting ad in apps like es file explorer, mx played, etc.
i had tried many ad blocking app like DNS66, adguard, etc.
i had also tried both host based ad blocking and VPN based ad blocking nothing worked for my.
dose any one have any idea or any suggestion to block ads in my one plus 3T
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I have Adguard premium and it works great for all of my apps (except pandora). The problem with adaway is it's just a host blocker. Adguard will use https filtering to remove the ads from apps that are being sneaky. I don't know what apps you have so I can't be more specific than that. I'm on RR right now and also have no issues on OOS 4.1.3 for the other OP3T in my house.
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I have Adguard premium and it works great for all of my apps (except pandora). The problem with adaway is it's just a host blocker. Adguard will use https filtering to remove the ads from apps that are being sneaky. I don't know what apps you have so I can't be more specific than that. I'm on RR right now and also have no issues on OOS 4.1.3 for the other OP3T in my house.
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ok @shadeau i will try the Adgaurd premium. But i thing adgaurd premium is a VPN based adblocker. thanks for your info. i'll share my experience after trying out the Adgaurd premium. :good:
jfsat said:
I believe the main problem is that app developers are getting better at circumventing ad blockers. I use AdAway, and it has a "Scan for AdWare" feature that basically shows you the apps you have that it knows can get past it. I think MX Player is on that list. ES File Explorer isn't, but it gets ads through also.
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@jfsat
Dose Adaway works u ? if so
what version of adaway r u using ?
what is ur OOS version ?
Azaruddin said:
@jfsat
Dose Adaway works u ? if so
what version of adaway r u using ?
what is ur OOS version ?
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Try https://labs.xda-developers.com/store/app/org.blokada
Works great for me, I need to disable adblock easily at times and this works great.
LMcR92 said:
Try https://labs.xda-developers.com/store/app/org.blokada
Works great for me, I need to disable adblock easily at times and this works great.
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Thanks @LMcR92 i will try blokada today and i'll share my experience with you :good:
Azaruddin said:
ok @shadeau i will try the Adgaurd premium. But i thing adgaurd premium is a VPN based adblocker. thanks for your info. i'll share my experience after trying out the Adgaurd premium. :good:
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It has a VPN-based mode (which I use), but because of the https filtering (which you need to manually enable in settings and install a certificate for) it filters more ads because it sees all of the ad requests of the app. Last time I checked Adguard had a trial period you could use to evaluate the app.
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It has a VPN-based mode (which I use), but because of the https filtering (which you need to manually enable in settings and install a certificate for) it filters more ads because it sees all of the ad requests of the app. Last time I checked Adguard had a trial period you could use to evaluate the app.
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Hmm k thanks for the info @shadeau
LMcR92 said:
Try https://labs.xda-developers.com/store/app/org.blokada
Works great for me, I need to disable adblock easily at times and this works great.
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Thanks @LMcR92 i will try blokada today and i'll share my experience with you :good:
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@LMcR92 blokad is only working with the browser. it blocked only ads in the browsers and not in apps. Still am getting ad in the apps like ADM, es file Explorer, MX player, etc. it also consumes more battery.
shadeau said:
It has a VPN-based mode (which I use), but because of the https filtering (which you need to manually enable in settings and install a certificate for) it filters more ads because it sees all of the ad requests of the app. Last time I checked Adguard had a trial period you could use to evaluate the app.
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I also have adguard premium.
I am running latest OOS beta with magisk systemless root.
I have tried to use Adguard premium via Local HTTP Proxy (i.e. root method), but it just doesn't seem to work and as a result I use the Local VPN method, which seems to work.
I did use to use Adaway previously, but that isn't working at the moment, based on these problems.
Azaruddin said:
My Oneplus 3T is running on OOS 4.1.4 (Android 7.1.1). i just rooted(via systemless method) my 3T 4 days back with Magisk V12, after unlocking the boot loader and flashing the latest TWRP v3.1.1. no dm-verity triggered, so no warning on boot except the unlocked boot loader warning. my system is read only. i just enable magisk systemless host.
i installed the latest version of Adaway v3.2(Supports systemless root) and enable the ad blocking but it doesn't worked still am getting ad in apps like es file explorer, mx played, etc.
i had tried many ad blocking app like DNS66, adguard, etc.
i had also tried both host based ad blocking and VPN based ad blocking nothing worked for my.
dose any one have any idea or any suggestion to block ads in my one plus 3T
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At last after few days of my observation, i found that all the ad blocking app where working fine in Oneplus 3T.
Adaway v3.2 almost blocks all the ads, even though there some ads in like es file explorer, mx played, etc. the reason for those ads is that, they are the coming through the Facebook.com.
is there any solution to block these ads ?
@Azaruddin: https://www.seven.com/android-adblocker-download.php < AdClear. Does the best job, if you can't afford a license of AdGuard .
What apps do you guys use to block ads and still get OTA updates?
I just got a Mi A1 and I intend to root it and install xposed, but with the OTA updates in mind.
If you guys have any suggestions they will be very much appretiated.
def.man said:
What apps do you guys use to block ads and still get OTA updates?
I just got a Mi A1 and I intend to root it and install xposed, but with the OTA updates in mind.
If you guys have any suggestions they will be very much appretiated.
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If you're talking about ads in browser just use firefox and install adblock plus in addons.
In youtube install youtube adaway you can search it here
In apps i don't know ?
Magisk systemless hosts + adaway = system wide ad blocking. Only very few apps are showing ads (those are probably using their own ads instead of standard ad servers).
For youtube I use ogyoutube with microg.
Without modifying the system you can still use the open source project http://blokada.org
I use block this! It creates a VPN which blocks ad dns hosts.
majamee said:
Without modifying the system you can still use the open source project http://blokada.org
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This is a good one. It blocked from the 9gag app and in chrome aswell. The only anoying thing is the "key" notification it leaves on. Anyway to hide it?
_mysiak_ said:
Magisk systemless hosts + adaway = system wide ad blocking. Only very few apps are showing ads (those are probably using their own ads instead of standard ad servers).
For youtube I use ogyoutube with microg.
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I used to have Adaway in my old phone, but I read that it messes with the system host files and thus I would not be able to take OTA updates. Does Magisk have its own Adaway that is different somehow?
def.man said:
I used to have Adaway in my old phone, but I read that it messes with the system host files and thus I would not be able to take OTA updates. Does Magisk have its own Adaway that is different somehow?
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I've read it as well (only one guy who mentioned it btw.), but to be honest I do not believe it. I am using the latest Adaway version which has enabled "systemless mode" by default and it didn't modify my system hosts file. But I must admit that I didn't receive any OTA yet and had to always flash full ROM to update my system, so can't guarantee it
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I've read it as well (only one guy who mentioned it btw.), but to be honest I do not believe it. I am using the latest Adaway version which has enabled "systemless mode" by default and it didn't modify my system hosts file. But I must admit that I didn't receive any OTA yet and had to always flash full ROM to update my system, so can't guarantee it
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Do you have the december update?
def.man said:
Do you have the december update?
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Yes, I flash full ROM via fastboot each month (did the same with my old Nexus 5X, so I'm used to it).
Magisk has a systemless adblock module called "Unified Hosts Adblock".
Don't block adverts. Ya, I may sound like a noob & jerk but that's the only way everyone of us get to use free contents. The developer & content creator won't be giving away stuffs for free if they don't earn. Support the Developers & content creator.
Hriddhi said:
Don't block adverts. Ya, I may sound like a noob & jerk but that's the only way everyone of us get to use free contents. The developer & content creator won't be giving away stuffs for free if they don't earn. Support the Developers & content creator.
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I support devs directly, I either purchase a full version or donate to them. If there is only "free" app filled with ads, I see no reason to not to block them. As soon as content creators start serving unobtrusive ads (web, youtube, ..) I'll stop blocking them. Until then...adaway is and will be my second installed app (the first one is Titanium backup pro ). Btw. there wasn't a single ad during past 20 years which I would be interested in, if I clicked on one, it was by mistake.
I use minminguard (xposed module). to update, simply flash full stock rom (keep user data in mi flash tool) then update ota. Unlock bootloader again, boot TWRP and flash magisk.
i had troubles updating to november patch due to adaway. i installed the latest adaway there is, it even said systemless hosts in option.. yet it did modify my hosts file directly - i checked this after i unistalled adaway + magisk
not sure if i did something wrong on my end, just saying that it didnt work for me systemless.. would like to hear if someone managed to get it to work tho
im now using unified adblock from magisk, works okayish
DeV91 said:
i had troubles updating to november patch due to adaway. i installed the latest adaway there is, it even said systemless hosts in option.. yet it did modify my hosts file directly - i checked this after i unistalled adaway + magisk
not sure if i did something wrong on my end, just saying that it didnt work for me systemless.. would like to hear if someone managed to get it to work tho
im now using unified adblock from magisk, works okayish
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Not sure what went wrong on your end, but modifying system data would lead to fail of Safetynet check. I am running Magisk + systemless hosts + Adaway and Safetynet passes the check, so I assume that nothing has been written to the system. I will confirm once I actually receive an OTA, so far fastboot images were out earlier than mine OTA
i have rebooted the mbl phone afger the adaway downloaded host files. It shows latest files are downloaded but its not working. Facebook messenger etc etc are showing ads. Full screen ads in some apps too. Im using refined nogout 6.0 with superuser
g00dsp33d said:
i have rebooted the mbl phone afger the adaway downloaded host files. It shows latest files are downloaded but its not working. Facebook messenger etc etc are showing ads. Full screen ads in some apps too. Im using refined nogout 6.0 with superuser
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Blocking ads with the hosts file isn't a cure-all...some ads will still get through. Go to /system/etc/hosts and open it in a text editor. If it only looks like this:
127.0.0.1 localhost
::1 ip6-localhost
Then nothing is being blocked.
g00dsp33d said:
i have rebooted the mbl phone afger the adaway downloaded host files. It shows latest files are downloaded but its not working. Facebook messenger etc etc are showing ads. Full screen ads in some apps too. Im using refined nogout 6.0 with superuser
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I'm using ABP on 6.0 and I don't see many adds on the built in browser. I also use Via, which has its own ad blocker.
It could be that some program you installed also installed malware that pops up many ads. You could try to factory reset and see if you have as many ads. Only install the bare minimum, and check how many ads you see.
g00dsp33d said:
i have rebooted the mbl phone afger the adaway downloaded host files. It shows latest files are downloaded but its not working. Facebook messenger etc etc are showing ads. Full screen ads in some apps too. Im using refined nogout 6.0 with superuser
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AdAway works great on my rooted N4. Did you enable stemless root in AdAways General Preferences?
I do use AdAway, but not systemlessly. i have the hosts file target set as /system/etc/hosts. Magisk does have a systemless hosts option that you can enable, AdAway should work with that.
I also like to use an app called LP, it can remove ads from apps. Just select app, "Menu of patches", "remove Google ads", done. doesnt work on all apps though. it may even cause some apps to crash.