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Has anyone yet worked out what we need to block to stop the Microsoft provided metro apps displaying ad's.
(Bonus points if the same thing works for Windows Phone 7 on wifi)
I want to do it by the DNS server static entries rather than hosts but all I need is to know what they use.
If noone has done it yet I will start having a go in a few days.
I doubt you can do anything in a metro app since they are sandboxed. The best you can do is edit the hosts file like in Android.
JihadSquad said:
I doubt you can do anything in a metro app since they are sandboxed. The best you can do is edit the hosts file like in Android.
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All the ads are through MS, so if anyone knows the IP to block, that would be excellent. We are in a new world with mobile data caps and paying to download ads is not acceptable to me, especially when many pay apps still have them.
may be a hit and miss but may use same server as xbox live advertising feeds?
rpt.rad.msn.com
rad.msn.com
block those and may block the adds
block via router or open dns
rpt.rad.msn.com
rad.msn.com
block those seems to work but leaves a placeholder of xbox logo
seanpr92 said:
rpt.rad.msn.com
rad.msn.com
block those seems to work but leaves a placeholder of xbox logo
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I found a very easy way to block ads in any Metro app, but you have to do it on a per-app basis. On some apps it leaves a blank placeholder and on some it removes it all together. PM me to learn how but PLEASE do not make it public.
Hello folks,
Finally, I managed to root my S4 GPe (big deal for me). Have been looking for ad blocker that I can install. Did a search across XDA and came across a few ad blockers.
Adblock Plus
Adaway
AdGuard
Adfree
Xposed module to block Google Ad API
MinMinGuard (Not too sure if the above one is same as this one)
Mother of all Ad blocking (MoaAB)
Xad
I am not too sure which one is the best and needs to least geeky. I use Adblock browser so browsing is taken care of. I would like to block YouTube ads, and advertisements in apps like GasBuddy. Rest majority of the apps are paid apps so no ads that I can see. Whats the best recommendation?
FWIW, I have noticed Ad-block plus is pretty CPU intensive on my laptop. If its similar performance on the phone, would like to stay away from it. For some reason, my phone gets hot as it is, don't want to screw it up any more.
Thanks in advance.
fuzzychicken said:
Hello folks,
Finally, I managed to root my S4 GPe (big deal for me). Have been looking for ad blocker that I can install. Did a search across XDA and came across a few ad blockers.
Adblock Plus
Adaway
AdGuard
Adfree
Xposed module to block Google Ad API
MinMinGuard (Not too sure if the above one is same as this one)
Mother of all Ad blocking (MoaAB)
Xad
I am not too sure which one is the best and needs to least geeky. I use Adblock browser so browsing is taken care of. I would like to block YouTube ads, and advertisements in apps like GasBuddy. Rest majority of the apps are paid apps so no ads that I can see. Whats the best recommendation?
FWIW, I have noticed Ad-block plus is pretty CPU intensive on my laptop. If its similar performance on the phone, would like to stay away from it. For some reason, my phone gets hot as it is, don't want to screw it up any more.
Thanks in advance.
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I use Adaway on my S4 and tablet. It creates a host file which simply tells android to refuse connections to known ad-service addresses, no system overhead (*I think*). Make this post a poll or search the whole forum to see what others use?
Work told me I'm not allowed to be rooted anymore. I was rooted for adblocking only. Is there a rootless ad blocker that actually works?
I highly recommend against using rootless ad blockers. What they do is run your data connection through a VPN server which performs the ad blocking. Since all your data is running through someone else's server, your private information may be compromised if you transmit anything sensitive (bank accounts, SSNs, etc.).
That really sucks about your work requirement. How specific are they on no root? Can you root, install an ad blocking host file (manually or with something like adaway) then unroot without wiping your phone? That would be what I would try.
postal302 said:
I highly recommend against using rootless ad blockers. What they do is run your data connection through a VPN server which performs the ad blocking. Since all your data is running through someone else's server, your private information may be compromised if you transmit anything sensitive (bank accounts, SSNs, etc.).
That really sucks about your work requirement. How specific are they on no root? Can you root, install an ad blocking host file (manually or with something like adaway) then unroot without wiping your phone? That would be what I would try.
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No root at all and they have spyware to check for root.:crying: Is there at least a good browser + plug in that works?
460cidpower said:
No root at all and they have spyware to check for root.:crying: Is there at least a good browser + plug in that works?
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Here's an older article about three ad blocking browsers.
Also Adblock Browser in Google Play is from the makers of Ad Block Plus.
postal302 said:
Here's an older article about three ad blocking browsers.
Also Adblock Browser in Google Play is from the makers of Ad Block Plus.
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If you use these vpn add blockers just make sure to white list apps you dont want to use vpn server then your private data is not going through it. Like whitelist google play for sure any apps you purchase stuff with. Phone and messaging apps. And remember you can usually just toggle the adblocking off if your in doubt. I recommend DNS66 ad blocking it has this feature to whitelist apps and dns servers and its free. But like the OP says beware your stuff is being rerouted. So understand how and what they do before you install and run them. Just get use to turning the adblocker on only when needed
postal302 said:
That really sucks about your work requirement. How specific are they on no root? Can you root, install an ad blocking host file (manually or with something like adaway) then unroot without wiping your phone? That would be what I would try.
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You can't root, modify, then unroot without tripping DM-Verity. Any modifications to the system will trip DM-Verity.
460cidpower said:
No root at all and they have spyware to check for root.:crying: Is there at least a good browser + plug in that works?
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I use an Adblock Plus extension with Samsung internet browser, works very well. Though I have to unblock some websites since they detect ad blockers.
I use the "Block This" app. It only creates a LOCAL VPN, so your data does not go through a different server, at least as I understand it. Been using it for several months, and really like it. Works as well as the rooted ad blockers I used to use. Blocks ads in apps and browsers.
Disconnect Pro appears to work, as long as you haven't disabled KNOX.
Disconnect Pro is pretty decent and free right now too...otherwise, it is about 25 dollars. Also, check out Adguard, they do local VPN, but does come at a slight battery price though. Trade off for not having root and avoiding ads....though they do help sites and apps continue to function.
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No root at all and they have spyware to check for root.:crying: Is there at least a good browser + plug in that works?
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Try Brave browser, it's available from Google play
I have 3x Fire HD 8 7th Gen, Fire OS 5.4.0.1 tablets that I'd like to block updates on.
I am aware that starting in Fire OS 5.4.0.1, they patched the ability to uninstall the OTA updater.
I also see that the newer Fire OS versions are having problems with the PlayStore, thus I'd like to stay on 5.4.0.1.
I know a lot of people use NoRoot Firewall to block the OTA update related apps.
My problem with NoRoot Firewall is that you can't just block the Amazon OTA related apps, and be done with it.
NoRoot Firewall requires you to manually unblock (allow) every other app that is then installed on the tablet.
This is fine for me, but not great when giving the the Fire HD away as a gift, or to children who don't understand the firewall.
Is there any alternative no-root firewall apps that I can use to block the Amazon OTA related apps with, that won't automatically block every other newly installed app pending approval?
I need an app that will only block the things I choose, and never block, or ask questions about any new apps installed in the future.
This is what I use its a ad blocker with firewall for the apps you select. https://www.seven.com/android-adblocker-download.php
i use 'NoRoot Data Firewall': https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jianjia.firewall
although i block internet by default for new apps you can set it to allow.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.faircode.netguard
Unlocked github version
Is there a way to make Dns66 properly/usefully work on MIUI?
I've set all kinds of settings I could imagine - as on screenshots, but cannot make it to work:
- Dns66 does not autostart on (re)boot, I must manually start the app and start its VPN
- When screen isblocked and later unlocked, I must again manually reopen Dns66 and manually restart its VPN
Etc.
Huawei' EMUI is e.g. also very picky but yet, Dns66 can be easily (with the same/similar settings) made to work there, and without root:
- Dns66 autostarts on (re)boot and establishes its VPN for DNS
- Dns66 is not running (as an app in the background), only its service runs
- If Dns66 app is started and killed, its service still continues to run
- When screen locks, its VPN closes, but once screen is unlocked, Dns66 automatically re-stablishes its VPN
- When connection breaks and later re-establishes, Dns66 reopens its VPN
The whole point of Dns66 is that it does not require root (on 'normal' phones) - unlike e.g. AdAway (which needs root), so is it possible to make Dns66 to work also on this Xiaomi's EMUI?
Btw, the advantage of Dns66 is not only that it does not require root - it can be also easily stopped/restarted, while stopping AdAway requires to restart the phone; and restarting it requires to update all hosts sources and again to restart the phone
Moreover, with Dns66 you can whitelist URLs (allowing a particular URL blocked by proceeding hosts sources, but for all apps) and also apps (allowing all the otherwise blocked URLs, but for a particular app), whereas with AdAway you can only whitelist URLs
I always used DNS66 on Samsung phones but when I switched to Xiaomi it stopped working, always got Google ads.
I decided to switch to Adguard.
In case of, I suggest to use only stable or beta builds because the nightly ones are often battery eaters.
I had the same problem with dns66. You can use blokada and it works very good. Completely free and no "premium" features
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I had the same problem with dns66. You can use blokada and it works very good. Completely free and no "premium" features
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Blokada 'works' - showing green, but it doesn't really block me from ads.
With Dns66 I can define several host sources, with Blokada only one DNS server can be enabled - so which one should I use to get me free of ads and analytics?
Tried AdGiard and AdGuard Family - I see the ads
I want with Blokada (if possible) something to be of the same/similar level of protection like when using Blu or Basic EnergizedPtitection hosts sources with Dns66 (or with AdAway - currently cannot use AdAway since I didn't root my Xiaomi yet):
https://block.energized.pro/blu/formats/hosts.txt
https://block.energized.pro/basic/formats/hosts.txt
rms112 said:
I had the same problem with dns66. You can use blokada and it works very good. Completely free and no "premium" features
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I tried Blokada Slim (as available on Playstore), but it's not the real ad blocker
Edit: Checking now Blokada Open source edition
zgfg said:
Blokada 'works' - showing green, but it doesn't really block me from ads.
With Dns66 I can define several host sources, with Blokada only one DNS server can be enabled - so which one should I use to get me free of ads and analytics?
Tried AdGiard and AdGuard Family - I see the ads
I want with Blokada (if possible) something to be of the same/similar level of protection like when using Blu or Basic EnergizedPtitection hosts sources with Dns66 (or with AdAway - currently cannot use AdAway since I didn't root my Xiaomi yet):
https://block.energized.pro/blu/formats/hosts.txt
https://block.energized.pro/basic/formats/hosts.txt
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Never seen ads with Adguard.
It works like a charm.
giodeluigi said:
Never seen ads with Adguard.
It works like a charm.
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As you cited above, I was talking about using AdGuard DNS server in Blokada Slim (not about using AdGuard apk) - and that didn't block ads
And with Blokada Open Source edition, nothing better than with DNs66 - although I enabled Autostart, I must still manually start Blokada on each reboot and leave it working in the background to get it blocking ads
Seems the real problem is in Xiaomi/MIUI (on Huawei, also Android 9, Dns66 can automatically start its invisible service on reboot, restart after every Airplane, without the need to manually start the app)
zgfg said:
As you cited above, I was talking about using AdGuard DNS server in Blokada Slim (not about using AdGuard apk) - and that didn't block ads
And with Blokada Open Source edition, nothing better than with DNs66 - although I enabled Autostart, I must still manually start Blokada on each reboot and leave it working in the background to get it blocking ads
Seems the real problem is in Xiaomi/MIUI (on Huawei, also Android 9, Dns66 can automatically start its invisible service on reboot, restart after every Airplane, without the need to manually start the app)
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You can also use private Adguard DNS without the need of any third part adblocking app.
giodeluigi said:
You can also use private Adguard DNS without the need of any third part adblocking app.
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Of course
But anyway, thanks for all the tips, unfortunately none of them provides complete solution for what I was asking for.
I will install the good old AdAway.
I would already root, but it takes a week first to unlock Bootloader
In the meantime, @mods please close the thread
Thread closed at op's request.
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