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I have noticed that there are no ad blockers in the Play Store anymore so I thought I would make my two favorites available here. The one I use the most is AdFree by Bigtincan.
AdFree
AdFree
AdAway
Boo..
http://www.androidcentral.com/google-removing-ad-blocking-apps-google-play
Boo indeed!
I emailed the people behind ROM toolbox and they have an apk for ad blocker seperately just having released it anywhere. They emailed it to me. Free. I'd link to drop box but don't really have permission. And I think I deleted the email. I'd give them a shout. As their adblocker can straight up remove the air push components from APS.
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I use CrossBreeder. It has a solid Adblock built in. And if you don't like the other features that CrossBreeder offers you can easily disable them. Highly recommend.
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There is an update for AdFree. I posted a dl link in the OP. If you would rather dl from the website, you can go to the AdFree XDA thread and get it from it's OP.
yes, this is good ADB+
This is the reborn version of Adblocker, which helps you block advertisements from various Ad-Network.
It can block advertisements in many aspects according to a pre-loaded-list, such as activities, views, hosts-based, webview-based, receivers and many many more.
It does not affect system hosts file, and does not conflict with it either. It also has whitelist feature so you can easily control it. You can also use it along with AdAway or other adblockers to extend its power, especially built-in app ads.
This module is being actively developed, and I will update it about every ten days. If you have any issues or want to contribute to the project, feel free to contact me via Github or XDA.
MOD EDIT
Numerous reports from users of certain devices that this module can disable things, cause erratic behaviour and other issues, have been reported.
Specifically, most of these seem to be related to users of Xiaomi's Mi-line of devices. In the case of these devices, the module can cause behaviour such as stopping the launcher and removing some options from settings, making the module difficult to remove.
Proceed with your own caution, and preferably a backup to restore if you encounter such erratic behaviours. This will also be posted in the OP of the thread.
There are varying alternatives that work well. This module has also NOT been updated at all lately, and it's recommended that users seek alternatives.
Download:
http://repo.xposed.info/module/com.aviraxp.adblocker.continued
Features:
- Activityies Block
- Views Block
- Hosts Block (Not affect system hosts file)
- WebView Block
- Services Block
- Receivers Block
- .............
Principle of Work:
I hook some fundamental classes and methods of Android system, check if they are included in a pre-loaded-list (maintained by me), and break the calling of these classes and methods if included. There might be some false positives so feel free to contact me.
FAQs:
- How does it work compared to AdAway and MinMinGuard?
AdAway modifies system hosts file to redirect some ad servers to local host, thus prevent from accessing them. MinMinGuard blocks some prebuilt app Ad providers from taking effect. My application have both of their features, and extends by blocking services and receivers.
- Where is the hosts' source?
Now, it covers Dan Pollock's hosts and some app specific blocking hosts. I am searching for good sources which is simple and effective. If you have some suggestions, feel free to let me know.
- Why does not it take effects to some browsers?
The reason is basically the same as unbeloved hosts. Some browsers have their own network solutions which conflict with the normal handling method. But for browsers which simply use original WebView loading method it works well.
- There are some false positives!
Contact me via Github or here. You can also use the whitelist feature. For element whitelist, just enable debug logging, find the element(activities, hosts, views...) according to a 'block success' line, and add them to the whitelist. Each element takes one line.
- I need to view ads for some reason.
Use the whitelist feature. However, some apps uses Android System WebView as an elements loader, so you should whitelist it too. But this will ramp down the power of blocking. I am working on a better whitelist feature.
- I want to donate to you for your work.
Use the PayPal donation option:https://www.paypal.me/wanghan1995315. But it will not make any difference or be a privilege for you. There is no such thing as advanced support.
- How can I contribute to you if I found something useful (hosts, Ad SDKs)?
I am working on a block list repo on Github. Feel free to open a pull request.
XDA:DevDB Information
AdBlocker Reborn, Xposed for all devices (see above for details)
Contributors
aviraxp
Source Code: https://github.com/aviraxp/AdBlocker_Reborn
Xposed Package Name: com.aviraxp.adblocker.continued
Version Information
Status: Stable
Current Stable Version: 1.5.1
Stable Release Date: 2017-03-13
Created 2017-02-11
Last Updated 2017-04-18
CHANGE LOG:
1.1.1:
- Fix an incremental bug which causes many false positives
- Add system apps protection
- Add shortcut block (all credits to apsun)
- Various Fixes
1.1:
- Add more builtin hosts
- Replace regular expression with Easylist rules to improve performance
- Tweak default preferences (Hiding is disabled and WebView Block is enabled)
- Introduce element whitelist
- Implement system framework apps protection
- Various fixes
1.0.2:
- Implement aggressive block toggle
- Add XDA link and PayPal donation
- Improve blocking effect by importing blacklist from AdScanner
- Address more false positives
Works flawlessly. Had some issues with MinMinGuard. I am currently using AdAway+Adblocker Reborn. Everything is perfect.
Version 1.0.2 has been updated. If you meet any issues feel free to contact me.
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works perfect atm,thanks
works as expected. great
Thank you for your work. Could anyone confirm if this module impact (negatively) battery duration ?
IgorMarinho said:
Thank you for your work. Could anyone confirm if this module impact (negatively) battery duration ?
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From my personal experience, it does not have any evident effect on battery. But to be honest, every exposed module will affect battery since the phone now has more work to do, which is implemented by the module. I will keep the battery consumption as low as possible.
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Uhm what exactly is the reason I should use this. I just tested a website for adblock check, whereas adaway active lead to first pic.
Disable adblock and enable this tool and restart lead to the second one. So obviously the ad had not been blocked by this mod.
Is your mod for ads in games or how should i understand that?
Just a bit confused, sry
Awesome module
What can this xposed module/app do that THIS APP can't? Just curious, thanks!
@aviraxp thanks a ton!! Obviously does the trick especially when it comes to being redirected to a million other places then what I clicked on. In that sense, that is something that adway does not do no matter what host file/s I use as well as adguard and minminguard. There were a couple sites I just about swore off because it was impossible to do anything as far as a navigation goes but I can do as I like now thank you very much.
pieceofphil said:
Uhm what exactly is the reason I should use this. I just tested a website for adblock check, whereas adaway active lead to first pic.
Disable adblock and enable this tool and restart lead to the second one. So obviously the ad had not been blocked by this mod.
Is your mod for ads in games or how should i understand that?
Just a bit confused, sry
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I guess you are using Opera, right? Opera has its own proxy solution and unfortunately it does not use the system web view, thus I cannot get it work with the same reason as UnbelovedHosts. I am still searching for more stable hooking methods.
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@aviraxp Does this continuation of "pl.cinek.adblocker" ?
exodius48 said:
@aviraxp Does this continuation of "pl.cinek.adblocker" ?
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Generally, yes. But his code only covers about 10% of this app. You can think this is a new app too.
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aviraxp said:
Generally, yes. But his code only covers about 10% of this app. You can think this is a new app too.
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Nice.
Just a feature request, hope this app can block all miui ads. :angel:
exodius48 said:
Nice.
Just a feature request, hope this app can block all miui ads. :angel:
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Sadly I do not have xiaomi devices. For MIUI, you can use other tools like RootToolsNeo.
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aviraxp said:
Sadly I do not have xiaomi devices. For MIUI, you can use other tools like RootToolsNeo.
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Ah..ok, nevermind.
Just gave the module another go, still having the same issue.
I'm playing this game : Animation Throwdown the Quest for Cards, and i have minminguard installed and the game whitelisted, the game offers ads in exchange for some increased drop rates, and you have to click on the watch button for the ads to start, which in my setup works well.
When i install this module, activate, whitelist the game, reboot (exact steps), clicking the watch ads button in game does nothing, rebooting doesn't change anything.
Once i disable/remove the module and reboot i can run the ads again, haven't tried with other apps since i don't have any others with ads in them tbh.
ticktock666 said:
Just gave the module another go, still having the same issue.
I'm playing this game : Animation Throwdown the Quest for Cards, and i have minminguard installed and the game whitelisted, the game offers ads in exchange for some increased drop rates, and you have to click on the watch button for the ads to start, which in my setup works well.
When i install this module, activate, whitelist the game, reboot (exact steps), clicking the watch ads button in game does nothing, rebooting doesn't change anything.
Once i disable/remove the module and reboot i can run the ads again, haven't tried with other apps since i don't have any others with ads in them tbh.
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I am addressing this issue, but I need more info. Does every time you click the ads it does nothing?
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AdHell (Ad Blocker & Package Disabler) ,a gem of an app,appeared a month or so ago & works quite well on the Note FE:
https://www.xda-developers.com/adhe...er-with-package-disabler-for-samsung-devices/
https://getadhell.com/
This has the same basic functionality of other package disablers most here have likely come across & while it currently lacks some of the finer U/I touches,it's functionally equal,not to mention Ad Blocking.
The developer states that more features are in the works,which is nice,considering the app is free.
There is an option to support the developer w/a monthly fee/donation of $1.49/month via Google Play Store.
This is strictly optional,though I do believe it may get you early access/sneak peek to new/upcoming features/tweaks/bug fixes/etc......
This app & others similar to it,have pretty much taken care of a big reason I root my devices (Ad Blocking & bloat disabling),so,root/ROMs are not a huge priority,but still appreciated nonetheless.
At minimum,I'd think this is a good alternative to root/ROMs until development kicks in.
KOLIOSIS said:
AdHell (Ad Blocker & Package Disabler) ,a gem of an app,appeared a month or so ago & works quite well on the Note FE:
https://www.xda-developers.com/adhe...er-with-package-disabler-for-samsung-devices/
https://getadhell.com/
This has the same basic functionality of other package disablers most here have likely come across & while it currently lacks some of the finer U/I touches,it's functionally equal,not to mention Ad Blocking.
The developer states that more features are in the works,which is nice,considering the app is free.
There is an option to support the developer w/a monthly fee/donation of $1.49/month via Google Play Store.
This is strictly optional,though I do believe it may get you early access/sneak peek to new/upcoming features/tweaks/bug fixes/etc......
This app & others similar to it,have pretty much taken care of a big reason I root my devices (Ad Blocking & bloat disabling),so,root/ROMs are not a huge priority,but still appreciated nonetheless.
At minimum,I'd think this is a good alternative to root/ROMs until development kicks in.
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I just wish i could find something to kill you tube ads....god how I hate them lol
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Adhell is a gem. Just to note that it might take a while to enable itself. I restarted twice before it got going.
force70 said:
I just wish i could find something to kill you tube ads....god how I hate them lol
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You can use Youtube Vanced, the non-root version works great :
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=71133073&postcount=3
Download link : https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=745425885120763135
Haven't tried on the Note 7, but it was perfect on the Nougat Note 5.
Working on Note FE
Any favorites recommended that work well with the pixel 3? Looking for a non-rooted option (for now).
Blokada is the best option I can find. It's available on f-droid as well as directly from their website. Totally free and very configurable. No root required as it's using the built-in VPN functionality.
WITH ROOT, the king is Adaway for sure. Simple, lightweight and works great.
WITHOUT ROOT I'd personally recommend DNS66. Blocks host names via DNS through Android's VPN interface. Without ROOT that's as good as it gets, or another app very similar like sirebral123 mentioned above. Both are available on F-droid site.
How about just using the Brave browser? Built on chromium, faster than chrome, doesn't track you around, and it has ad blocking built in. Available in the play store and I use it on my desktop as well.
Droid1019 said:
How about just using the Brave browser? Built on chromium, faster than chrome, doesn't track you around, and it has ad blocking built in. Available in the play store and I use it on my desktop as well.
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That doesn't remove ads that appear in apps.
Blokada is working pretty well. Thanks. Any preferences on hosts or dns servers to select or add? I was able to download it here on xda labs app. Same version available in fdroid.
To people recommending VPN apps to block ads.... you realize you are then funneling all of your phone's network traffic through their servers, right? That would make me wildly uncomfortable.
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To people recommending VPN apps to block ads.... you realize you are then funneling all of your phone's network traffic through their servers, right? That would make me wildly uncomfortable.
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They run a local VPN on the phone, there is no 3rd party server
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Cares said:
That doesn't remove ads that appear in apps.
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If I find an app i like and use on a regular basis, I just pay for it and that takes care of the ads for me and supports the developer.
Well I feel like a horses ass. That's actually pretty clever.
I use a combination of PiHole at my house/work and brave browser.
Droid1019 said:
If I find an app i like and use on a regular basis, I just pay for it and that takes care of the ads for me and supports the developer.
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Everyone should sign up for Google Opinion Rewards. It's a great way to get money for the Play Store and is perfect for this exact scenario.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.paidtasks&hl=en_US
Droid1019 said:
If I find an app i like and use on a regular basis, I just pay for it and that takes care of the ads for me and supports the developer.
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There are public apps that don't offer a pay to remove ads thing like sports score apps.
You may wanna give "adguard for android" a shot, i have a paid version, works like a charm..
Droid1019 said:
If I find an app i like and use on a regular basis, I just pay for it and that takes care of the ads for me and supports the developer.
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Yeah but not every app has a "pay to make the ads go away" feature.
I'm rooted but prefer using Adguard. Being to disable ads for individual apps or website is a plus. Also, the app has a feature to allow the use of custom DNS which I have changed to use Cloudflare DNS. The VPN it creates is a local VPN, data DOES not get funneled to their site. i've been using adguard for over 2 years and paid lifetime. They do have a free trial
I can speak to both options. My phone and my wife's (Pixel 3 XL and Pixel 3) are both rooted and use AdAway. My sons' two phones (Huawei Mate SEs) and their tablet (Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 8") are not rooted and each have a lifetime licence of AdGuard. I notice pretty much no difference in terms of what they block. I can't do an A/B spead comparison, but none of their devices seem adversely impacted by AdGuard. I very seriously considered going to the OP6T for my wife and I and going with AdGuard and no root since I am on T-Mobile and would have used the OG Pixel XL and Pixel both as trade-ins. My decision to stay with Google phones and root had nothing to do with ad blocking. In fact, the three devices with AdGuard are easy enough to root. The Mates are BL unlocked, and the S2 is pretty easy already. Any difference between AdGuard and AdAway is simply not worth giving them root access that they don't need.
How do the VPN ad-blockers (like AdGuard) affect battery life? I assume they use more than Adaway or other root methods.
dsmero said:
I use a combination of PiHole at my house/work and brave browser.
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Me too. Pi Hole is really good. Easy to install on a Raspberry Pi and it blocks ads and spyware on all devices connected to your network. Should you encounter a web site which doesn't work it is easy to suspend Pi Hole for a predertermined time, or until you re-enable it. A nice little project on very cheap hardware. You don't need the most expensive Raspberry Pi either - but I would recomment connecting it via ethernet so if anyone is interested make sure you buy a Pi with an ethernet socket.
[emoji1360] i already buy it before two years with life license. Its amazing
sneilkanth said:
You may wanna give "adguard for android" a shot, i have a paid version, works like a charm..
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As question states kindly reply with list of system apps and services which can be controlled/disabled with Greenify.
Additional request to share your greenify settings what kind of hibernation settings you are using.
This helps every other user before making a new question.
How you are using greenify, like your configuration with magisk / xposed etc. Or combination of different modules.
I will reply mine from PC.
Reserved. Feels great for my first post this way.
Lol
Let's help each other
Here is my entire list I hope users find it useful..
I am using (Island) alongwith greenify now.. Works flawless and from same developer.
https://island.oasisfeng.com/
Here is my list for Redmi Note 4 (mido).
My magisk modules and cts profile.
If greenify / xposed is dead.
I am confused in tech world.
Still do needful as per I can.
Sitting behind a desk
Cts thing