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Adaway or?

Hi to all
ive installed on my rooted Mi A1, adaway build november 2016, but doesnt work
any valide alternative to adaway?
thanks

I'm using adguard premium (not on playstore) and its awesome

iaio72 said:
Hi to all
ive installed on my rooted Mi A1, adaway build november 2016, but doesnt work
any valide alternative to adaway?
thanks
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Did you download from fdroid?

No, i downloaded from official thread of adaway here in xda, why?

iaio72 said:
No, i downloaded from official thread of adaway here in xda, why?
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Rooted or unroot ? Could you provide a link, pls

adaway work only with root permission:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2190753
dev apk: https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=817550096634744719

iaio72 said:
Hi to all
ive installed on my rooted Mi A1, adaway build november 2016, but doesnt work
any valide alternative to adaway?
thanks
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Adway working great.

nilkanth.marshiwane said:
Adway working great.
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which version do you use?

I don't want to root my mi a1. But I annoyed with ads in mi a1. Is any method for editing/replace host file without root access or without custom recovery. Or any other method to ad free Android without advertisement
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Its possible without Root. To Block Ads in your Network get yourself a Raspberry Pi and install PIHole on it. Point the DNS Setting of your Router to the ip of the Raspberry and your hole Network is AD-Free not only your smartphone.
Pi-Hole is a local DNS Server with blocklist support.

amithiel said:
I'm using adguard premium (not on playstore) and its awesome
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I'm using it too on my redmi 4x and Samsung A5 2017, and it works flawlessly
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I'm on Adaway, february developer build and it works ok so far.

My phone and previous phone is unrooted. I use the app called ''Block this" It's and adblock which works by setting up a vpn on your phone. It works good.
The app is not in the PlayStore, google it

vkbhanwariya said:
I don't want to root my mi a1. But I annoyed with ads in mi a1. Is any method for editing/replace host file without root access or without custom recovery. Or any other method to ad free Android without advertisement
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Download DNS66 from F-droid, it doesn't need root.
https://f-droid.org/packages/org.jak_linux.dns66/

isanrap said:
Download DNS66 from F-droid, it doesn't need root.
https://f-droid.org/packages/org.jak_linux.dns66/
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ohkk thanks mate
Is their impact on battery consumption because DNS app run all time whenever mobile data is on.

Initially I tried both DNS66 and Blokada. Both are powerful, but i settled for Blokada( excellent UI, literally zero load on phone and good features ). Currently after rooting I am using Adaway and MinMinGuard( xposed module ) together it's a deadly combination.

my phone blocks any data to facebook

A2017g with lineageos and magisk.
this evening i did something to block all communication with facebook: either through app or if i try to visit the website via chrome. any other app works fine.
at first I thought it could have been an ad blocker, so i disabled in xposed minminguard and in magisk unified hosts adblock. i also rebooted the phone several times, but the problem persists.
do you have any clue how could i fix this?

@Ficus*，
Have you fixed this issue in your phone? You can contact with FACEBOOK or cancel the restriction on FACEBOOK.

Adnlocker.
William Guo said:
@Ficus*，
Have you fixed this issue in your phone? You can contact with FACEBOOK or cancel the restriction on FACEBOOK.
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Are you guys using the Systemless adblocker from Magisks repo?
Try disabling, see if that fixes it.

Triago said:
Are you guys using the Systemless adblocker from Magisks repo?
Try disabling, see if that fixes it.
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yes I disabled unified hosts adblock and now fb works correctly

Ficus* said:
...block all communication with facebook...
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It's not a bug, it's a feature! :cyclops:

Ficus* said:
yes I disabled unified hosts adblock and now fb works correctly
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If you use the Unified Host Manager app, disable the Master + social option, or use the whitelist.
The Master + porn option also blocks 4chan, lol.

Yes that was the reason probably, I blocked socials in Unified Host Manager app. In the end i solved by just removing unified hosts adblock and using Minminguard on xposed instead.

working Youtube apk for Fire tablet

hey! is there a bug free version of youtube for the fire tablet?
the official youtube apk keeps freezing when I switch to my subscriptions and the one Amazon provides is worse than the mobile website!

Get the Google Play framework/services/account manager/store APK files on your device, then just download the official YouTube tablet app from there.
YouTube and most other Google apps rely on the Play Services to function properly.

I use YouTube Vanced :[Magisk] iYTBP - Youtube Vanced [Official]
Here is the link: Mod Edit Link Replaced.
and if you want to log in, use this: Mod Edit Link Replaced

dondraper23 said:
I use YouTube Vanced :[Magisk] iYTBP - Youtube Vanced [Official]
Here is the link: Mod Edit Link Replaced.
and if you want to log in, use this: Mod Edit Link Replaced
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Doesn't Vanced require Magisk? I thought you couldn't run Magisk on the Fire 7th gens?

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Flipscuba said:
Doesn't Vanced require Magisk? I thought you couldn't run Magisk on the Fire 7th gens?
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No- it doesn't require anything. I use it on a Fire HD8 (and everything else since it kills all the ads). You can check out the features here:[Magisk] iYTBP - Youtube Vanced [Official]

Mod Edit - No longer applies.

So which youtube version Is working with the hd 8 please and none root.?

marvi0 said:
So which youtube version Is working with the hd 8 please and none root.?
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Standard YouTube tablet app, from Play Store (needs to be installed separately).

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if it no longer applies does that mean I don't have to sign in? No link anywhere in this thread anymore so I hope so.
came back to my Fire HD 8 (2017) after months to give to my father. running great with play store and bloat removed thanks to the Tool provided here
My only issue is I cant update it (which isn't surprising after running a tool like that) and for some reason cant install any apks unless form the app store (amazon store is gone) The installing apks part was new. Don't recall that being an issue. i even have "install from unknown sources" allowed in security and toggled it off and on between reboots.
My work around for Vanced and MicroG was throwing the apks in "Bloatware removal root folder"\Apps and then editing the Fire Tool.bat to include new option to install microg and vanced. I just copied the install commands for launcher/hijacker and edited to push the new APKs. very simple and worked perfectly.
Didn't try to logging in yet, was going to let me father try to use his account. If we can't it's not a deal breaker. ad free youtube on his tablet will work great. Really regretted buying this tablet at first but after XDAs help, its the best little tablet that could for under 50$.
PS. As for Vanced. Use it on my non-rooted One Plus 6 phone and love it. It's where I got the idea to install it on this tablet. Only odd thing is I installed the same apk on my phone as the tablet. The one on my phone applies the proper dark theme but the tablet doesn't. Again, not a deal breaker.

marvi0 said:
So which youtube version Is working with the hd 8 please and none root.?
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There is a Vanced mod for Magisk, but you can also go to the Vanced thread on XDA and download and install the non root Vanced. Apk that works on anything, along with the MicroG.apk in order to be able to sign into YouTube. I don't believe you need the MicroG.apk if you are rooted.

OP6T users, what adblock combination do you use? Rooted and non root

As per my title, I would like to know what other users use for blocking ads.
I've been using AdAway and some hosts file here in XDA but I'm having issues so I am looking for alternatives

Adaway+brave browser, what issues are you having?

Artnig said:
Adaway+brave browser, what issues are you having?
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I have added a few lists and deleted the default one. Everytime I open the app it asks for an update implying any changes doesn't reflect. I can't delete my hosts file as well using root explorer.

Root+Adaway from F-droid+Kiwi or Brave browser.

ktsarlz said:
I have added a few lists and deleted the default one. Everytime I open the app it asks for an update implying any changes doesn't reflect. I can't delete my hosts file as well using root explorer.
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Reinstall adaway and don't change any settings. Make sure your hosts sources looks like this, and next time you hit apply it should work.

Artnig said:
Reinstall adaway and don't change any settings. Make sure your hosts sources looks like this, and next time you hit apply it should work.
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Will try that. I think what happened is that too many entries is on the hosts file. I am trying to use the masterlist from a thread here. I want to restore hosts file but ES file and root explorer can't delete or rename it

non-rooted using blockada with energized and steve black host scripts and adguard dns selected works just fine for me,However this non root thing is a bit new to me,I usually have always unlocked and rooted all previous devices prior to the 6T,but I don't see a reason to do so on the 6t so far.it is quick and great battery life etc..well with exception of missing TB and I more used to adaway.

ktsarlz said:
Will try that. I think what happened is that too many entries is on the hosts file. I am trying to use the masterlist from a thread here. I want to restore hosts file but ES file and root explorer can't delete or rename it
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Adaway will automatically overwrite your hosts file. Shouldn't need to restore the original

JG said:
non-rooted using blockada with energized and steve black host scripts and adguard dns selected works just fine for me,However this non root thing is a bit new to me,I usually have always unlocked and rooted all previous devices prior to the 6T,but I don't see a reason to do so on the 6t so far.it is quick and great battery life etc..well with exception of missing TB and I more used to adaway.
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Blokada uses vpn like connection to block right?
Artnig said:
Adaway will automatically overwrite your hosts file. Shouldn't need to restore the original
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Just tried it again and rebooted. You're using systemless adblocking as well or not?

ktsarlz said:
Blokada uses vpn like connection to block right?
Just tried it again and rebooted. You're using systemless adblocking as well or not?
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Yes, systemless adblocking is enabled. Did it work for you?

Rooted magisk module. Energized protection. Energized Hosts consolidates several reputable hosts files, and merges them into a unified hosts file with duplicates removed. A variety of tailored hosts files are provided.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk/module-energized-protection-one-t3806865/amp/

Artnig said:
Yes, systemless adblocking is enabled. Did it work for you?
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Yes it did. Gonna stay away with this for now as I am testing Energized with Magisk

ktsarlz said:
Yes it did. Gonna stay away with this for now as I am testing Energized with Magisk
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Let me know how you like Energized, I haven't tried it yet but was checking it out in the repo

I use AdGuard. Works great, full blocking with or without Root.
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Non-rooted, using Torguard paid VPN with their ad blocking DNS set within the settings. Works very well. I was a compulsive rooter and was using AdAway butt this works fine and no root needed.

Firefox with uBlock origin, simple and effective, no root necessary

Energized basic list, no issue so far

Adguard. Just got a lifetime license for eight bucks for their holiday sale. Once you've got it set up, forget it. Works better than any other method I've used, because unlike adaway and others, adguard actually blocks elements in pages so you can't even tell there's an ad that's supposed to be there. You can export/import your settings if you reset or change phones. It has per-app settings, too. There's a reason it isn't free but it's worth every penny imo.

Is that holiday sale still going on? I need to find that link and get that
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thedrizzle said:
Adguard. Just got a lifetime license for eight bucks for their holiday sale. Once you've got it set up, forget it. Works better than any other method I've used, because unlike adaway and others, adguard actually blocks elements in pages so you can't even tell there's an ad that's supposed to be there. You can export/import your settings if you reset or change phones. It has per-app settings, too. There's a reason it isn't free but it's worth every penny imo.
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JodyBreeze901 said:
Is that holiday sale still going on? I need to find that link and get that
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Yes I cant find it cheaper than 29.99 bucks on stack social, where is it for 8 bucks? I will definitely be down for that.
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Artnig said:
Let me know how you like Energized, I haven't tried it yet but was checking it out in the repo
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well non-root with blockada it seems to work well,so i am sure ,that magisk one will work just fine with the root .

magisk hide doesn't work

Hi,
After upgrading to latest Magisk v18. 1 does any faces issue using Google pay. Am getting error saying ur device is rooted etc. Till v18 was able to use without any problem. Any help is appreciated

mapbond said:
Hi,
After upgrading to latest Magisk v18. 1 does any faces issue using Google pay. Am getting error saying ur device is rooted etc. Till v18 was able to use without any problem. Any help is appreciated
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Did you tried searching the magisk forum? There are several recommendations about such issues like this one https://forum.xda-developers.com/ap...v1-universal-systemless-t3432382/post78796313

strongst said:
Did you tried searching the magisk forum? There are several recommendations about such issues like this one https://forum.xda-developers.com/ap...v1-universal-systemless-t3432382/post78796313
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Yep installed it beforehand but still faces same issue.
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No luck
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mapbond said:
No luck
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Just use 18.0 instead, but make sure you head over to magisk forum and make aware of this specific 18.1 issue.

mapbond said:
No luck
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I can't see BusyBox in your screenshot, but BusyBox is a prerequisite for MagiskHide Props Config.

tobby88 said:
I can't see BusyBox in your screenshot, but BusyBox is a prerequisite for MagiskHide Props Config.
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Yes i took screenshot before installing busybox. But it's installed n i tried props in terminal emulator
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mapbond said:
Yes i took screenshot before installing busybox. But it's installed n i tried props in terminal emulator
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Why you don't post your question in the appropriate magisk forum or thread to receive more specific answers at least from didgeridoohan https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk/module-magiskhide-props-config-t3789228

Try to wipe system and flash ur current setup again with the latest Magisk. I'm sometimes getting strange issues but that always helps

mapbond said:
Hi,
After upgrading to latest Magisk v18. 1 does any faces issue using Google pay. Am getting error saying ur device is rooted etc. Till v18 was able to use without any problem. Any help is appreciated
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I had magisk 15.4 and everything worked properly for a long time. But suddenly Google Pay refused make payments because of modified system. I've upgraded Magisk to 18.1. I've checked SafeNet test in Magisk and was passed OK. Separate app for SafeNet tests was OK too, but Google Pay still refused to work. Then I discovered the Google Play shows my device as uncertified. I found the answer which resoled both problems at one time:
Clear the data/cache of the Play Store and Google Play Services.

radeks11 said:
I had magisk 15.4 and everything worked properly for a long time. But suddenly Google Pay refused make payments because of modified system. I've upgraded Magisk to 18.1. I've checked SafeNet test in Magisk and was passed OK. Separate app for SafeNet tests was OK too, but Google Pay still refused to work. Then I discovered the Google Play shows my device as uncertified. I found the answer which resoled both problems at one time:
Clear the data/cache of the Play Store and Google Play Services.
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My play store show my device certified but google pay doesn't work n much other coz of magisk hide doesn't work in 18.1 so i downgraded to 18.0 n it's working fine.
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mapbond said:
My play store show my device certified but google pay doesn't work n much other coz of magisk hide doesn't work in 18.1 so i downgraded to 18.0 n it's working fine.
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Did you do anything else besides just downgrading Magisk? I tried it, and it didn't work for me.
Also tried clearing storage and cache of Play Services, Google Pay, and Play Store

Also a dedicated discussion thread for Google pay where you can discuss your thoughts and issues https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk/discussion-google-pay-magisk-discussion-t3906703

halferuga said:
Did you do anything else besides just downgrading Magisk? I tried it, and it didn't work for me.
Also tried clearing storage and cache of Play Services, Google Pay, and Play Store
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I best option i find is downgrade
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