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dont know why suddenly it just got off the playstore.
disappeared.
googled up abit and i found this
https://code.google.com/p/ad-away/
I received an email from Google Play that AdAway was removed due to "Violation of section 4.4 of the Developer Distribution Agreement." Thus, it will never be available on Google Play again. Please switch to F-Droid, the open alternative to Google Play!
Allow app installs from 'unknown sources'
Download https://f-droid.org/FDroid.apk to your device
Install this apk
Open F-Droid and search for AdAway
AdAway
AdAway is an open source ad blocker for Android using the hosts file. It needs Android >= 2.1 and ROOT access.
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what's F-droid ? like playstore ? is it safe ?
Google Removes All Ad-Blocker Apps From Google Play Store
not sure.. there was a good one Adfree.. even thats gone..
something i found here
http://www.heavy.com/regions/2013/03/google-removes-ad-blocker-apps-from-google-play-store/
Google banned all apps that are blocking adverts from Play. Fck google!
Just found out the same by trying to install an ad blocker on my friend's phone.
I would say F-Droid is pretty safe, at least the AdAway author recommends it!
"Don't be evil?"
Rom Toolbox pro still does adblocking, though I'm not sure if it's as good as or better than Adaway or ABP were. Rom Toolbox Pro is absolutely worth the money for any root user anyway.
Google has also sent an email to jrummy, so even that will be taken down soon.
I got a copy a adaway, if anyone wants it lemme know.
Wtf is Google doing ?
Are they tracking users as well ?
ROM Toolbox includes an ad blocker.
Since Adaway is opensource I've compiled it and posted the latest version here.
its newer than what was in the play store.
Google!!
No one likes adverts and pop ups, Wtf!?
Please don't end up like Apple
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feartheanonymity said:
Google!!
No one likes adverts and pop ups, Wtf!?
Please don't end up like Apple
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Really? Nothing is stopping you from side loading apk's outside of the Play Store, and the adblock apps did break Google's TOS.
But you're right, no one likes ads, but how do you think devs earns money? By giving away their hard work for free? Nope.
If you don't like ads, then buy an ad-free version of the app or side load an adblocker and move on.
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Of course I'm all for supporting devs, and if am app is worth paying for I will pay for it.
Most of the ads are just crap and not related to other apps, just things like "increase your penis size by 10"
But rules are rules so i have to accept your comment and agree with you. Side loading apps is okay now n then, but can attract bogus apps so users should be cautious.
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feartheanonymity said:
Of course I'm all for supporting devs, and if am app is worth paying for I will pay for it.
Most of the ads are just crap and not related to other apps, just things like "increase your penis size by 10"
But rules are rules so i have to accept your comment and agree with you. Side loading apps is okay now n then, but can attract bogus apps so users should be cautious.
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Yup, that's just the way it is.
F Droid is a store ONLY for open source apps! So it is to be trusted
just got f-droid.
thank u all for your replies. hope this discussion stays healthy and perhaps in the future there can be some kind of win-win situation.
feartheanonymity said:
Most of the ads are just crap and not related to other apps, just things like "increase your penis size by 10"
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Who would want a 20" penis?
tdodd said:
Who would want a 20" penis?
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Hahaha that's made my day :thumbup:
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If you have a rooted phone,
Search a adblock host file here on xda or in a rom you have somewhere and put it manualy with rootexplorer in
/System/etc
Replace the empty existed one
I have a lot of ad block host file on my sdcard and all my rooted phone have it and no ads come on my phone.
All apps on the store just replace/mirror your default host file with a updated one.
But I think it's better to do this manualy,because this host file is very sensistive for network and if you have a bad line in,then a virus or malware could pass.
Or
if it to strong,then you cannot surf on certain site or watch video.
To edit it,
just go on google dash and ads notifier panel,
and copy all network adress,then put them in your edited host file for block it
AW: AdAway
yani2000 said:
I would say F-Droid is pretty safe, at least the AdAway author recommends it!
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Think so too. Installed Fdroid.apk and AdAway, Avast said nothing after scanning the files.
I don't speak English, I speak bad English.
Thanks for sharing this
I just rooted my phone and was curious what others use. What's the best ad blocking app out there?
I use AdAway
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I prefer AdFree. http://adfree.odiousapps.com/
I also suggest adaway.
https://f-droid.org/repository/browse/?fdid=org.adaway
adaway for me however some apps got smarter and not all ads are being blocked
AdAway easily.
I don't have this device (yet), but I'll throw in. AdAway, supplemented with AFWall+. It is a GUI front-end to iptables, which allows you to set per-app access to the network. I only allow apps that actually need network access through the firewall.
Not much gets past that, and it has the nice side-effect of dramatically reducing both battery usage as well as network usage.
+1 for Adaway
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AdAway all day ?
Ditto
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Adaway is all I've used, not sure if that means anything though...........
how do you guys get adaway to block youtube adds? I installed it to get rid of the ad on youtube but they are quite resistant
js2shanks said:
how do you guys get adaway to block youtube adds? I installed it to get rid of the ad on youtube but they are quite resistant
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Use the Xposed module, YouTube AdAway.
I tried using Xposed module for my phone but it does not recognize the moto X pure 2015.
Adfree works great
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I tried using Xposed module for my phone but it does not recognize the moto X pure 2015.
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You have to get the one for android 5.1. It works. I just did it.
No talk of the MinMinGuard Xposed module for app-specific blocking (sans Chrome and presumably YouTube)? I'm still window shopping so I'd like to hear more impressions.
I know they've been mentioned in other threads, but can't remember which ones. They're probably also super buried in those threads. So, yeah, what do you use?
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Adguard works great!
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Adguard works great!
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I dont feel comfortable channeling all my traffic through there vpn servers. Basically what they do
vipercoyote said:
I dont feel comfortable channeling all my traffic through there vpn servers. Basically what they do
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The vpn is local, not going to a remote server - you aren't passing any data to their servers (outside of the licence check).
I've been using Adguard for the past few months, works great.
AdGuard nuff said.
Block This works great and is completely free.
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How do you get rid of the annoying notification, that never goes away, with adguard?
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You can't, it's part of how Android does VPN.
Adguard is very good.
Adguard will destroy your battery
sonkameja said:
Adguard will destroy your battery
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Do you use something different?
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sonkameja said:
Adguard will destroy your battery
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nah.. I get about 6 hours sot and 22hrs with it enabled all day. Also use it while streaming music with screen off on YouTube. My battery doesn't last much longer without it enabled. I think you think it uses a lot of battery because all traffic goes through it so it looks like its power hungry in battery stats.
Adgaurd browsers for android ?
Started using Block This. It's great. Creates a local VPN on your device and filters out all ads. https://block-this.com/how-to-install-blockthis.php
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I ended up removing Block This cause it was causing problems with some Tmobile services like Wifi calling and I think it was the reason why some apps were unable to launch.
Netguard. Works well with wifi calling and open source
Regarding Adguard, is there anyway to remove the "VPN is activated by Adguard" in the notification list?
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Regarding Adguard, is there anyway to remove the "VPN is activated by Adguard" in the notification list?
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No
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It's there ANY method or app available to block YouTube ads besides using Xposed?
I don't believe so.
OmegaBlaze said:
It's there ANY method or app available to block YouTube ads besides using Xposed?
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Not unless you want to pay for youtube red. I dont think its worth the $10 a month but think you can try it for free.
OmegaBlaze said:
It's there ANY method or app available to block YouTube ads besides using Xposed?
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TubeMate? Don't think it has ads at start of videos but unsure as I use the xposed module youtube adaway...
Im using adaway to block ads in browser, but somehow i dont have any ads in youtube also. Am i alone on this?
feis said:
Im using adaway to block ads in browser, but somehow i dont have any ads in youtube also. Am i alone on this?
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Maybe you have an old version of YouTube. As away used to block the adds too.
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Latest version according to playstore. Clueless but happy lol
feis said:
Latest version according to playstore. Clueless but happy lol
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Which version of Adaway do you have?
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OmegaBlaze said:
Which version of Adaway do you have?
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3.1.1
If you have a subscription to play music, red comes with it. I think the two are definitely worth 10 bucks.
https://adguard.com/en/adguard-android/overview.html
You're welcome.
Install xposed and the module called YouTube Adaway. I've used this a long time and it just works. No YouTube ads for me. The developer also constantly updates the module.
giant22000 said:
Install xposed and the module called YouTube Adaway. I've used this a long time and it just works. No YouTube ads for me. The developer also constantly updates the module.
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We all know that, op asked for a way without using xposed
OGYoutube:
You can download multiple downloads in the meantime
You can watch the video on Background & Popup Window
You can watch the video while the Screen is off
You can play all qualities *140p~1440p*
You can download the video as [MP3]
You can download the subtitles
You can download any quality
Option to press back button twice to exit the video
Donate/Buy:
Remove Ads ( Located in the setting)
Red, play music, youtube music comes with a bundled. Totally worth it for $10 compare to spotify
Bump. Anything new?
B_I_N_G_E said:
If you have a subscription to play music, red comes with it. I think the two are definitely worth 10 bucks.
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I lucked out and jumped on the GPM bandwagon from the beginning and was able to get locked into the $7.99/month rate
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/app-patched-ad-free-youtube-apks-t3449312
Is this a unicorn? Can I block ads while on mobile data and/or WiFi?
Adaway?
Adblock plus?
Something else?
Rick
Ignore question. I'm all set
blackice000 said:
Ignore question. I'm all set
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What did you find?
Adaway.org DOES work on mobile and in chrome.
DNS66
VPN... No root solution
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DNS66
VPN... No root solution
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Blokada is the app I use. Both are open source and no root solutions.
If you have root, try this: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.mx17.overridedns
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AdGuard is what I've been using for years now. Paid for lifetime licenses for 2 devices. No root needed.
blackice000 said:
Adaway.org DOES work on mobile and in chrome.
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I get ads in free apps, while on cellular but I don't on wifi with adaway.
AdClear does, but you have to install the package from their website. It also blocks in App ads.
i killed tupac said:
AdClear does, but you have to install the package from their website. It also blocks in App ads.
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It works great and no root.
I use this to block adds
https://f-droid.org/packages/org.blokada.alarm/
Does a good job blocking adds for me.
I use moaab (mother of all ad blockers). I'm not sure about over Wi-Fi since I don't use Wi-Fi often, but I think it might work on it.
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I use moaab (mother of all ad blockers). I'm not sure about over Wi-Fi since I don't use Wi-Fi often, but I think it might work on it.
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MoaaB works on both... It uses the hosts file which is system wide and even in apps that call home...
If you want white space removed... Blokada does this... But... AdGuard does it better...
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It depends on what you want. If you want to block ads on websites, install Firefox Mobile, and then install the uBlock Origin extension. It will block most ads on web pages, no matter if you are on wifi or cellular.