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Blocking ads on Android devices - flashy678917 - 12-10-2018 [Introduction] So one of our members posted a question:Quote:(12-10-2018, 02:34 PM)Snake38 Wrote:And being a helpful person that I am, I'm going to share what I know about blocking ads on android. [Disclaimer] Some methods mentioned in this thread are dangerous because we will be editing system files, I am not responsible for anything that can and will happen to your device.If your device breaks, you get to keep all the pieces. [Methods]
[Final notes] Personally I use AdAway and CM Browser on my device, I do believe that AdAway is enough but using a browser centered on privacy also helps.If I missed something ore you know more ways please share them in a reply to this thread. [Source and external links] 10 Best Adblock Browsers for Android: [To see links please register here] LuckyPatcher:[To see links please register here] F-Droid app store:[To see links please register here] [Edits] More information about BRAVE by @"UplayAlts" : [To see links please register here] RE: Blocking ads on Android devices - clasp524 - 12-10-2018 Also a good method is putting on "plane mode" with wifi also, because it doesnt shows any advert. At least this worked for me. I hope this will work for most of the user here. RE: Blocking ads on Android devices - isoldejaojotu - 12-10-2018 Quote:(12-10-2018, 10:41 PM)kaz Wrote: It works the same way as with disabling wifi/mobile data, the only thing bad about this is that while you are in "plane mode" you can't receive calls, sms messages. RE: Blocking ads on Android devices - enankjtujvhza - 12-10-2018 Quote:(12-10-2018, 10:48 PM)kaz Wrote: I think the point "Disabling connection to the Internet" covers this, but thanks for your input. Cheers! RE: Blocking ads on Android devices - proarbitrationist34209 - 12-10-2018 Quote:(12-10-2018, 10:46 PM)Pikami Wrote: Yeah, thats true unfortunarely, but i think its a good option for begineers and people "lazy" at the moment of installing software. RE: Blocking ads on Android devices - motormouths288434 - 12-11-2018 Nicely written tutorial Pikami. One thing I would like to add if you have root on your device, you can use the hosts file to block the domains, saving data and just in general blocking most adverts online one thing I use across most of my devices and with a little modifications here and there is [To see links please register here] It's not an exhaustive list but it blocks a lot of rubbish and keeps my net nice and clean, but there are a few modifications required to get the best from it as it does block a lot like Facebook. Twitter, Instagram. RE: Blocking ads on Android devices - evidentiary936 - 12-11-2018 [To see links please register here] Is also quite effective In serving It's purpose.Very well documented and elaborated tutorial. Good job. RE: Blocking ads on Android devices - allodelphite858810 - 12-11-2018 Quote:(12-11-2018, 02:45 AM)O9A Wrote:Thanks for your input, I've covered this method in the point {Blocking known ad-service's by DNS} but instead of manually editing the file I recomend using an app because you get automatic updates and a pre-built list of domain adresses. Quote:(12-11-2018, 04:28 AM)mothered Wrote:Thanks, I'll take a look when I have some spare time. RE: Blocking ads on Android devices - smokewoodlvqdxmfx - 12-11-2018 Quote:(12-11-2018, 09:50 AM)Pikami Wrote: You're welcome. I believe It's good but I haven't used It In an In depth manner. You'd know a lot more, so whenever you get a chance (no rush), It'll be good to read your thoughts. RE: Blocking ads on Android devices - roxiujvwlsbh - 12-11-2018 Thanks for that wonderful tutorial ! I still have an issue with my phone. Let's take for exemple : [To see links please register here] When i use my android browser to see streaming videos, i often have popups ads that i can't block (see the exemple). I tried all the browsers in your list but i still can't prevent theses popups. Do you have a solution ? |