Hi all,
If you hate ads and you can't buy an ad free version of an app and you don't want to root your device, there is a simple way to get rid of them, turn off wifi before you open the app. As long as the app doesn't require Internet, it should work fine and with no ads!
I put a toggle button on the home screen.
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I've updated this.. I first said put in Airplane mode.. but better to just turn off wifi.
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Achieved root with z4root, now the nag screens stating that provisioning is required has disappeared from the stock navigation and hotspot apps. Are these apps jow jailbroken or do I need to find alternate apps?
esdd_67 said:
Achieved root with z4root, now the nag screens stating that provisioning is required has disappeared from the stock navigation and hotspot apps. Are these apps jow jailbroken or do I need to find alternate apps?
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I'm not quite following what you mean? Before you were rooted the vz navigator and vz hotspot apps aren't displaying message?
I recommend using google maps over the vz navigator if that is what you are using. Could you please provide some more details?
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Before root both the vzw nav and the stock 3g hotspot app had nag screens stating provisioning required to use the apps. After root both apps now appear to fully work. Are these apps now unlocked, ie vzw is not going to see the use of these apps and charge me, or should I use other apps such as google nav and tether for root users?
esdd_67 said:
Before root both the vzw nav and the stock 3g hotspot app had nag screens stating provisioning required to use the apps. After root both apps now appear to fully work. Are these apps now unlocked, ie vzw is not going to see the use of these apps and charge me, or should I use other apps such as google nav and tether for root users?
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AH! ok, now I think I've got what you're asking =)
You will still be charged to use these apps... Didn't know that the provisioning page disappeared with roote privileges though. I would recommend using google maps, as the newest version allows for offline use through caching, and I personally like it better, because its free.
As for the wireless tether, if you are just looking for simple internet access through tethering, I would use wireless tether for root from the market. If you are dying to use the VZW hotspot, there are 2 hacks to use it... The first involves starting the hotspot app, then toggling flight mode on and off, then going back into hotspot, and tyou should be good to teher. Method 2: Team black hat has a hack that allows you to use and update.zip to allow the hotspot to work without the fee. You will need to google around for it. This is more of a "not recommended, as it violates morals/ethics" kinda thing. Just an fyi.
EDIT: Here is the original page: http://www.mydroidworld.com/forums/android-hacks/5156-tbh-droid-3g-hotspot-nvram-hack.html
Thank you, allready installed tether for root. Works great! I could care less about the nav app, but my wife feels she really needs it! (she couldn't find her way out of a paper bag). Again thanks!
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No problem at all, glad I could be of help. Lemme know if you have any other questions
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Am using Adaway to get rid of the annoying Ads but there's some App keep showing them. I used Adfree before with the same problem. Is there anyway to completely get rid of these ads?
Thanks ?
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Not helpful info but I will say I just uninstalled my add blocker yesterday because it was unreliable and also blocked legitimate web surfing from time to time. Along with taking up space in my notification panel and status bar I just got annoyed with it.
Ran it for 3 months might give it another shot in a year.
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So if you are rooted (I guess so), have you tried firewall? At least for apps you think they don't need internet connection --> without connection adds are gone + you are more secure. (Since no data can be uploaded from your phone by those apps)
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Am using Adaway to get rid of the annoying Ads but there's some App keep showing them. I used Adfree before with the same problem. Is there anyway to completely get rid of these ads?
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if you knew the url of the adserver, you can simply add it to your hosts file.
in adaway, tap the menu key and chose "your lists" (may not be accurate as i have the german version).
add the hostname(s) to the blacklist by tapping the + symbol at the upper right.
to get the adress of the adserver, any app that can capture your network traffic should do it.
i´m using the app "network connections".
some apps may refuse to work after adds being blocked.
maybe sometimes it is just not possible to get rid of them
if you want me to test anything, just name your app.
I had the same problem with AdAway, so I assumed that perhaps my version of AdAway was not the latest and therefore the blacklist downloaded was not up-to-date. So, after running the in-app update option, then downloading and appending the latest hosts file, I was able to finally get rid of the few ads that were still getting through, namely in the 1Weather app. Again, you might have already done this, but if your AdAway app is the same version as the one I am running, then it should be able to block out all the current ad servers no problem.
I need to disable the wifi on my teenage son's Samsung Note 3. He's not mature enough for all that the internet has to offer (xxx). I have blocked his data usage through AT&T, but they have no control over the wifi. I have searched the internet and couldn't find anything relevant. How can I keep the phone fully functional yet disable the phone's ability to access the internet so that he can't go in and enable it himself?
I need him to have a phone and I don't want to go buy a dumb phone if I don't have to. I'm sure I'm not the only parent that has this same issue.
Is there a password protected app I can install or a ROM? Any ideas?
Thanks
Just lock your wifi with a password and don't tell him that password.
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paras.arora said:
Just lock your wifi with a password and don't tell him that password.
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I have done that at home. He was taking his phone to Starbucks and using their free open wifi.
I may have found my own answer in the Google Play Store. There are a variety of Parental Control apps that apply content filtering and website logging.
Otherwise use hosts filter like ad-free and add list of xxxx site
Broken73 said:
I need to disable the wifi on my teenage son's Samsung Note 3. He's not mature enough for all that the internet has to offer (xxx). I have blocked his data usage through AT&T, but they have no control over the wifi. I have searched the internet and couldn't find anything relevant. How can I keep the phone fully functional yet disable the phone's ability to access the internet so that he can't go in and enable it himself?
I need him to have a phone and I don't want to go buy a dumb phone if I don't have to. I'm sure I'm not the only parent that has this same issue.
Is there a password protected app I can install or a ROM? Any ideas?
Thanks
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How about blocking an app from accessing the internet, is that good enough?
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.googlecode.droidwall.free
Set it so that Chrome, Browser and Play Store cannot access the web. Then lock DroidWall using Smart App Lock or even hide it from the launcher.
Your kid can still connect to the internet, but that's just the beginning. He THINKS he's on the internet, but his apps doesn't get any permission to access the internet, so all network requests are denied.
Thanks for your input. My overall goal is to prevent my son from using his phone to access porn. My default thought was to disable the wifi since I already have his phone data blocked. It never occured to me until yesterday after my initial post here that there are parental control apps that have content filtering and website logging. A lot of them have great features, but I couldn't find one that had all of the great features combined. I think the one that comes the closest is Funamo Parental Control.
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Thanks for your input. My overall goal is to prevent my son from using his phone to access porn. My default thought was to disable the wifi since I already have his phone data blocked. It never occured to me until yesterday after my initial post here that there are parental control apps that have content filtering and website logging. A lot of them have great features, but I couldn't find one that had all of the great features combined. I think the one that comes the closest is Funamo Parental Control.
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It's very easy nowadays to uninstall those apps....do they have uninstall prevention?
I installed AdGuard and Android system notification about VPN is always on. Does anyone have an idea how to get rid of it? Pixel was able to stop the notification, but not this phone...
long hard press on the notification -> block notifications from that app
That does not work, because it is an Android system notification and for some reason Samsung won't let me turn it off
No luck on that. reason why i dont use any vpn like adguad and block this ( or.wherever is call) u WILL NOT be able to get rid of notification. I tried this since the gs6, note 5 gs7 edge and now gs8. Root or use nova and hide status bar at least u wont see the notification on top. My solution get disconnect pro or adhell which work in a different way blockong ad with knox. U wont get ad in browser like chrome also no ad in apps. Best part, no notification icon anywhere. I like disconnect pro better but is to expensive. Do a google search and u can get it f. R. E. E. See how it works. Then delete it and purchase it to support the developer.
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No luck on that. reason why i dont use any vpn like adguad and block this ( or.wherever is call) u WILL NOT be able to get rid of notification. I tried this since the gs6, note 5 gs7 edge and now gs8. Root or use nova and hide status bar at least u wont see the notification on top. My solution get disconnect pro or adhell which work in a different way blockong ad with knox. U wont get ad in browser like chrome also no ad in apps. Best part, no notification icon anywhere. I like disconnect pro better but is to expensive. Do a google search and u can get it f. R. E. E. See how it works. Then delete it and purchase it to support the developer.
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Thanks - trying adhell for now (as it's free and open source) and seems to be working well.
@ddesnson Adhell does not work on https. Try a google search in a browser, and you will see ads.
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@ddesnson Adhell does not work on https. Try a google search in a browser, and you will see ads.
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I tried it, but no ads. Also logged into xda on https and no ads
When I enable Adhell, open a browser (Chrome) and perform a google search e.g "bicycle" , I get Google ads in result.
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When I enable Adhell, open a browser (Chrome) and perform a google search e.g "bicycle" , I get Google ads in result.
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Me too - they blend in so well I never noticed. I'll keep an eye on the price of Disconnect Pro and try it if there's another sale, but for now Adhell does most of what I need it to do.
With Adguard there are no Google ads and other ads on https-pages, so I will stay with Adguard.
eduardmc said:
No luck on that. reason why i dont use any vpn like adguad and block this ( or.wherever is call) u WILL NOT be able to get rid of notification. I tried this since the gs6, note 5 gs7 edge and now gs8. Root or use nova and hide status bar at least u wont see the notification on top. My solution get disconnect pro or adhell which work in a different way blockong ad with knox. U wont get ad in browser like chrome also no ad in apps. Best part, no notification icon anywhere. I like disconnect pro better but is to expensive. Do a google search and u can get it f. R. E. E. See how it works. Then delete it and purchase it to support the developer.
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Thanks so much! I was Googling like crazy and could not find an answer! Might as well keep the S8 now haha That thing was driving me nuts
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I like disconnect pro better but is to expensive.
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Is Disconnect Pro not also working through VPN?
As of November 16th 2017, Amazon tablets had a new firmware that improves performance, notifications on status bar, and much more! But, the bad thing is, is that the install button to get apk files that aren't from the appstore is greyed out and cannot be installed! But there is a solution and thanks to a YouTube video I found by "liliputing", I am able to get unknown apk's installed successfully. Here are three ways to do it:
First method is to put the device into sleep mode and unlock it, go to the apk you wanted to download, and BOOM!
Second way, switch app and switch back to the app you're using to get an apk installed.
Finally, go to settings, go to security, and turn unknown sources off and back on.
If you don't understand what I am saying, watch this video I made:
https://youtu.be/HLXjpRERIKs
Hope you all get your apk!
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As of November 16th 2017, Amazon tablets had a new firmware that improves performance, notifications on status bar, and much more! But, the bad thing is, is that the install button to get apk files that aren't from the appstore is greyed out and cannot be installed! But there is a solution and thanks to a YouTube video I found by "liliputing", I am able to get unknown apk's installed successfully. Here are three ways to do it:
First method is to put the device into sleep mode and unlock it, go to the apk you wanted to download, and BOOM!
Second way, switch app and switch back to the app you're using to get an apk installed.
Finally, go to settings, go to security, and turn unknown sources off and back on.
If you don't understand what I am saying, watch this video I made:
Hope you all get your apk!
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While these techniques were previously surfaced they are sure to receive more attention due to the appropriately titled thread. Thanks!
Thank you, I hope you managed to get the apk's you wanted!
It seems this APK sideloading bug is a AOSP bug specific to 5.1 Lollipop caused by the October security patches - https://issuetracker.google.com/issues/67884224
Hopefully it'll get fixed in a future update at some point.
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Is it possible to do this in the freetime child Profile? It does Not work there because Apps are stopped Ehen Lockung the Tablet and the switch Button does Not exist within freetime. Please help my Boy needs YoutubeKids in his profile.
oppa9999 said:
Is it possible to do this in the freetime child Profile? It does Not work there because Apps are stopped Ehen Lockung the Tablet and the switch Button does Not exist within freetime. Please help my Boy needs YoutubeKids in his profile.
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Track down a Bluetooth or USB OTG keyboard. Once attached you should be able to navigate to the install button via tab key. Once highlighted it should activate via enter/return key.
Also make sure Blue Shade is disabled in child profile as screen filters can disrupt installation of 3rd party apps (Android security feature).
ChompDroid126 said:
As of November 16th 2017, Amazon tablets had a new firmware that improves performance, notifications on status bar, and much more! But, the bad thing is, is that the install button to get apk files that aren't from the appstore is greyed out and cannot be installed! But there is a solution and thanks to a YouTube video I found by "liliputing", I am able to get unknown apk's installed successfully. Here are three ways to do it:
First method is to put the device into sleep mode and unlock it, go to the apk you wanted to download, and BOOM!
Second way, switch app and switch back to the app you're using to get an apk installed.
Finally, go to settings, go to security, and turn unknown sources off and back on.
If you don't understand what I am saying, watch this video I made:
https://youtu.be/HLXjpRERIKs
Hope you all get your apk!
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Thanks, this worked for me. Using MI TV Box 3S (16AB). It also enabled just after pressing the voice command button and latest back button. No idea why it's happening, but found a solution.