What ad blocking method is everyone using? - Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I'm running a slimmed down stock rooted ROM and don't have ad blocking baked in. What methods are available and viable for our phone right now?
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Same as any other phone. Just use Adfree. Works fine.

If you're rooted, AdAway is about as good as it gets in my opinion.

Im running adaway and love it. When adaway blocks an add on a webpage it just displace a white blank image anyway to make it not show at all?

I'm rooted and AdAway has been my favorite for my Nexus devices.

Another Adaway user.

AdAway here. Works well, takes little thought or effort

Adaway FTW, adfree's blacklist is not as comprehensive and does not always seem to work for me atleast.
Adaway just works

adaway

+1 for Adaway. The best there is.

Adguard for unrooted.

Adguard in VPN mode.

Another one here for Adaway. Used it for years. Set it up and forget about it, runs perfectly.

+1 for AdAway
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I've always liked Adfree better than adaway, but when I tried it on my 6p, some YouTube ads wouldn't play and then the actual video I wanted to watch wouldn't play.
AdAway works great.

Why am I not seeing adaway in the play store?

The #NoChromo browser works wonders too
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angelino0919 said:
Why am I not seeing adaway in the play store?
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Google removed it from the play store for obvious reasons. Look for it in f-droid

Anyone have a link for AdAway?

ImSoHungry said:
Anyone have a link for AdAway?
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Google search
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Is there a way to whitelist site that adeay blacklists by mistake?

ImSoHungry said:
Anyone have a link for AdAway?
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http://bfy.tw/2nSs

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AOSP Browser

Will we be able to load the AOSP browser on the Nexus 10? Google still cant seem to get the lag out of chrome. It makes the tablet look laggy from the reviews I've seen.
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Will we be able to load the AOSP browser on the Nexus 10? Google still cant seem to get the lag out of chrome. It makes the tablet look laggy from the reviews I've seen.
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AOSP browser will still be available, when 4.2 is released to AOSP, will probably require root to install it. Chrome for Android is not open-source yet, so Google has to also release a Chromium AOSP browser.
Galaxy Nexus Browser
I will love to see the browser with a Google chrome theme
Because Google chrome mobile don't have the browser futures
I can't believe it
yes perfect possible i did before.
The AOSP browser is almost the best browser for the platform IMO, just barely behind Dolphin Browser and Boat.
HERE
slide83 said:
Will we be able to load the AOSP browser on the Nexus 10? Google still cant seem to get the lag out of chrome. It makes the tablet look laggy from the reviews I've seen.
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This hack works for Nexus 7 with jb 4.2:
http://www.theandroidsoul.com/nexus-7-hack-install-aosp-android-browser-n7/
And I am pretty sure that it will work in Nexus 10 as well....
The aosp browser is by far the fasted browser I've benchmarked
so the first thing I'm going to do after getting root access is install it as my default
tywilson said:
The aosp browser is by far the fasted browser I've benchmarked
so the first thing I'm going to do after getting root access is install it as my default
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You are right not just the fastest BUT also the MOST STABLE.... Chrome was crashing and making my system slow
I hate google chrome when I updated Nexus 7 to 4.2 i was mad untill I was able to install ASOP....
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I just can't believe Google actually uses chrome and thinks its actually acceptable to ship devices with this especially over the aosp browser.
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blackhand1001 said:
I just can't believe Google actually uses chrome and thinks its actually acceptable to ship devices with this especially over the aosp browser.
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Well it's a Google product and it's their flagship browser, but they better optimize it...
Is the stock JB browser available to install?
Haven't found AOSP browser yet, but for now I'm sticking with HoloWeb. I really like the synchronisation and the interface with chrome but the performance just isnt't there (yet)...
And by the way: Got 790ms in sunspider with HoloWeb
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Blaexe said:
Haven't found AOSP browser yet, but for now I'm sticking with HoloWeb. I really like the synchronisation and the interface with chrome but the performance just isnt't there (yet)...
And by the way: Got 790ms in sunspider with HoloWeb
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Here you have ASOP browser 4.2
And Here Instructions..:
http://www.theandroidsoul.com/nexus-...id-browser-n7/
Link is 404. Also how can you add the aosp browser without being rooted yet?
HERE
StormtrooprDave said:
Link is 404. Also how can you add the aosp browser without being rooted yet?
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Here: the hack is for Nexus 7 but works as well in N10
http://www.theandroidsoul.com/nexus-7-hack-install-aosp-android-browser-n7/
What I dont know is if you have to be rooted or not (I am so I dont know)
OLYMPIAKOI said:
This hack works for Nexus 7 with jb 4.2:
http://www.theandroidsoul.com/nexus-7-hack-install-aosp-android-browser-n7/
And I am pretty sure that it will work in Nexus 10 as well....
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Tried this method and it forces closes every time I try to open it....
That happened to me a few times also, but I did it first with Browser 4.1 apk, and then copied 4.2 apk, rebooting also helped...
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Here
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I am having problems uploading files with my Tapatalk, don't know how to do it...
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:sly:
Holoweb browser is very similar to ASOP, and it works also very well and flash is supported...
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OLYMPIAKOI said:
That happened to me a few times also, but I did it first with Browser 4.1 apk, and then copied 4.2 apk, rebooting also helped...
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Here
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I am having problems uploading files with my Tapatalk, don't know how to do it...
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:sly:
Holoweb browser is very similar to ASOP, and it works also very well and flash is supported...
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Holoweb browser is less smooth than chrome for me.
OLYMPIAKOI said:
This hack works for Nexus 7 with jb 4.2:
http://www.theandroidsoul.com/nexus-7-hack-install-aosp-android-browser-n7/
And I am pretty sure that it will work in Nexus 10 as well....
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This method working on my n10.
You need to rename the two browser proxy files as well.
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Slide83 asked if I knew of a way of getting AOSP browser working on the Nexus 10, this a method that has worked for me before.
> Must be rooted.
> Copy the browser.apk into the system/app folder
> With a root file explorer change the file permissions of the browser.apk to -rw-rw-r (you will see this represented as 664) If you don't do this, it won't install.
> You must rename the BrowserProviderProxy.apk & BrowserProviderProxy.odex otherwise the browser will force close, just add a 1 to the name e.g. 1BrowserProviderProxy.apk1 Do not delete them, if you still want to OTA update Android. Android checks for any changes to the system/app folder before performing an OTA, so you will have to delete the browser.apk and rename the two file back to stock, when it is OTA time.
Any Nexus 10 owner that gets AOSP browser 4.2 working, please post Sunspider, Geekbench and Google Octane scores! (please)
I have installed BOAT BROWSER in my Nexus 7, and I can tell that it is so far THE BEST AND MOST STABLE BROWSER that I have ever encountered...
It does support flash, and it is better than AOSP...
Looks very pretty on my Nexus 7 , and I have set BOAT BROWSER as my default browser.
I have installed DOLPHIN as well and it is also very good and pretty in the Nexus 7....
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[Q] skip tracks w volume keys

Anyone know of a stable xposed module that allows this? Or any other ideas on how to make this happen?
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prenedo said:
Anyone know of a stable xposed module that allows this? Or any other ideas on how to make this happen?
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GravityBox...
Gravitybox explicitly states to NOT use with Touchwiz based ROM's.
Have you tried it with good results?
I use GravityBox for a few mods, I used to use it on my S3, and now I am using it on my S5...
I have always had TouchWiz on both.
That's all the motivation I need to give it a try, thank you so much. Some mods make me nervous lol.
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Mods seem similar to Wanam however on that the track skip didn't work. I'll have to play around with GB and see if those work.
try Frinky Music Controller https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=frinky.volumeKeys.music.controller&hl=en
supports more than 200 music player including spotify and soundcloud.
Enjoy if it works in your phone

Facebook app HD video

Hey guys.
Today I was fiddling with my friends s7 edge's Facebook app settings and saw that he has an option to Upload videos on the app with HD resolution, and I only have the option to Upload photos. We are on the same version of the app and both on the s7 edge. I'm running on 7.0 at the moment, but on MM there was never the option either.
Anyone knows how I can have the option? Thanks
badjoras said:
Hey guys.
Today I was fiddling with my friends s7 edge's Facebook app settings and saw that he has an option to Upload videos on the app with HD resolution, and I only have the option to Upload photos. We are on the same version of the app and both on the s7 edge. I'm running on 7.0 at the moment, but on MM there was never the option either.
Anyone knows how I can have the option? Thanks
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I can confirm I only have the option to upload photos in HD and not videos, I'm also on Nougat and have the same version of FB installed....iirc I used to have the option.
I have read online from what others have posted and the only way to upload videos in HD on Android is via Chrome when in desktop mode, I haven't tried this and it also doesn't explain why your friend can, it's pretty bizarre!
This Is my friend's option list. I don't have Neither the video option nor the search for updates "atualizacoes de app"
How weird is this... lol
I can't also find the stock app that comes with the phone either, since Maybe that's what he has and just updated. I don't know
badjoras said:
This Is my friend's option list. I don't have Neither the video option nor the search for updates "atualizacoes de app"
How weird is this... lol
I can't also find the stock app that comes with the phone either, since Maybe that's what he has and just updated. I don't know
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Interesting, he's not a beta tester is he? Although I'd imagine it would be a different version number.
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Nothing... I signed up for the beta 30 minutes ago to see if I can get the option though.
I guess he is one lucky guy, lol
I also have this option.
My app is version 102.0.0.28.70
Is there anyway you can make an apk out of your app? I even downloaded the beta and still have nothing.
I don't understand how on the same device running the same app we can have different options...
badjoras said:
Is there anyway you can make an apk out of your app? I even downloaded the beta and still have nothing.
I don't understand how on the same device running the same app we can have different options...
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Here you go!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bw75KEjGlgaZM1g3c21pelFVU2M/view?usp=sharing
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maverick1103 said:
Interesting, he's not a beta tester is he? Although I'd imagine it would be a different version number.
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I am a beta tester, but my girlfriend also have this option in her app. So it's not that.
LyLu said:
Here you go!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bw75KEjGlgaZM1g3c21pelFVU2M/view?usp=sharing
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I am a beta tester, but my girlfriend also have this option in her app. So it's not that.
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Oh right I see, so it seems then it's pretty random!
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Installed the apk, which on boot even said that it could not load portuguese language (mine) and i still dont have the setting. How messed up is this xD
wiped cache and data from the app before I uninstalled previous to installing yours.
I guess I give up =/
badjoras said:
Installed the apk, which on boot even said that it could not load portuguese language (mine) and i still dont have the setting. How messed up is this xD
wiped cache and data from the app before I uninstalled previous to installing yours.
I guess I give up =/
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Strange, I can select portuguese from inside the app...
Ok guys, so I found this and I think it's it
"The latest version of that app loaded with this neat capability now sits at 68.0.0.37.59. However, a report from Android Police, which initially shared the news, says that Facebook seems to be rolling out this new functionality as a server-side switch. This means that not all of its users who have updated the app to the most recent version see this particular option."
No hd from the app for us yet.
Thank you guys anyway
badjoras said:
Ok guys, so I found this and I think it's it
"The latest version of that app loaded with this neat capability now sits at 68.0.0.37.59. However, a report from Android Police, which initially shared the news, says that Facebook seems to be rolling out this new functionality as a server-side switch. This means that not all of its users who have updated the app to the most recent version see this particular option."
No hd from the app for us yet.
Thank you guys anyway
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Ah makes sense now.
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Android system webview?

Anybody have problems with this being disabled on new update? Playstore many many people are having problems with v20, especially Amazon app. Amazon app isn't my problem. My banking application won't let me log in. Think there is a workaround or root can force enable it?
@rbiter said:
Anybody have problems with this being disabled on new update? Playstore many many people are having problems with v20, especially Amazon app. Amazon app isn't my problem. My banking application won't let me log in. Think there is a workaround or root can force enable it?
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Have you tried updating Chrome as I believe it replaces this and should get you working again?
http://www.androidpolice.com/2016/07/20/google-explains-chrome-will-become-webview-android-7-0/
Basically the process is done in Chrome Browser now.
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Sweet. Thanks. Can't remember the last time I updated chrome. I updated chrome beta first and that didn't do the trick. Updating chrome itself without a reboot worked.
Mine's disabled from day one
@rbiter said:
Anybody have problems with this being disabled on new update? Playstore many many people are having problems with v20, especially Amazon app. Amazon app isn't my problem. My banking application won't let me log in. Think there is a workaround or root can force enable it?
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On N, it's disabled because it's not needed.
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wing_addict_usa said:
Mine's disabled from day one
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As it should be.
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VPN and ad blockers

Anyone using a VPN and ad blockers on the s10+? I used to use adguard, but now it doesn't seem to work. Any suggestions on what to use?
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I'm running Disconnect Pro for Samsung with no issues, girls it on discount a few years ago been running it for a while.
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If you can get Adhell3 going it works great. There's a thread here in the S10+ forum.
Running Blokada from Playstore...
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If you can get Adhell3 going it works great. There's a thread here in the S10+ forum.
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I can confirm this, coming from a OnePlus 6t the one thing I was missing not being able to root was ad blocking. I got Adhell3 up and running, pretty easily actually and now I don't miss root.
bp328i said:
I can confirm this, coming from a OnePlus 6t the one thing I was missing not being able to root was ad blocking. I got Adhell3 up and running, pretty easily actually and now I don't miss root.
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Do you know if I can use this if I'm on the insight program?
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irieeyed said:
Do you know if I can use this if I'm on the insight program?
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I'm not sure what the insight program is.
irieeyed said:
Anyone using a VPN and ad blockers on the s10+? I used to use adguard, but now it doesn't seem to work. Any suggestions on what to use?
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I'm using the Adguard (3.0.291), and it works fine.
You need to download the app from their website.
https://adguard.com/en/adguard-android/overview.html
I was also able to use AdGuard (3.0.291). I moved to Adhell3 to use in conjunction with a vpn.
Both have worked great though.
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C0ryB4k3r said:
I was also able to use AdGuard (3.0.291). I moved to Adhell3 to use in conjunction with a vpn.
Both have worked great though.
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I downloaded the latest adguard and it seems to be working. I want to give adhell a try, but it seems a little too daunting lol
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I use dns66 butt turn it off when I have to use bank or similar apps... Do you think that dns or vpn pose a threat to personal data?
irieeyed said:
I downloaded the latest adguard and it seems to be working. I want to give adhell a try, but it seems a little too daunting lol
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The Adhell3 dev put together some scripts that pretty much automates building:
https://gitlab.com/fusionjack/adhell3-scripts
It's much easier to me than trying to hack a prebuilt app. Plus, you know you have the latest and greatest version.
Most annoying party will be rebuilding every 3 months when the edu Knox key expires.
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Googeo said:
I use dns66 butt turn it off when I have to use bank or similar apps... Do you think that dns or vpn pose a threat to personal data?
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Dns and vpn in general are not a threat.
A malicious dns provider could redirect your traffic to a clone of your banking site.
A malicious dev or vpn could play man in the middle and copy or snoop on all your traffic.
Really is about who you trust. Turning vpn and your selected dns off means you trust your service provider more. Which is prob fine.
My vpn is provided by ProtonVPN, I trust them. I use the OpenVpn app and trust them, so I leave VPN connected 24/7
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I'm using adguard and it works perfectly for blocking any ads. However I have some issues with it blocking my entire connection until I disable and enable it again ?

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