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I know an app that blocks ads but it needs root so I was wondering is there a way to hock them without root.
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Nope.avi
Anyway, the blocking of ads is illegal, I believe...or at least frowned upon. It's the same as pirating an app.
I'm afraid not my friend
redbullcat said:
Nope.avi
Anyway, the blocking of ads is illegal, I believe...or at least frowned upon. It's the same as pirating an app.
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How is it illegal? The wouldnt be adblock extention for google Chrome or adfree on the market. It's far from pirating, you choose NOT to use instead of USE.
tinky1 said:
How is it illegal? The wouldnt be adblock extention for google Chrome or adfree on the market. It's far from pirating, you choose NOT to use instead of USE.
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But blocking of ads in adblocker isn't the same...you don't need any form of root for it.
Android adblocking is different, because you need root to do it and it deprives developers of money...ads are only ever in free apps, and most of the time those apps have a paid form. If you don't like the ads in an app, go buy the app. Don't be a cheapskate by just blocking the ads.
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But blocking of ads in adblocker isn't the same...you don't need any form of root for it.
Android adblocking is different, because you need root to do it and it deprives developers of money...ads are only ever in free apps, and most of the time those apps have a paid form. If you don't like the ads in an app, go buy the app. Don't be a cheapskate by just blocking the ads.
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In the US rooting a phone is not illegal.
http://www.androidguys.com/2010/07/26/rooting-android-phone-longer-crime/
Blocking ads is no different than muting my TV when ads come on, or using an ad blocker in a web browser. A developer also developed the ad blocker.
You may not like it, or the people who use them, but it's not illegal.
samnada said:
In the US rooting a phone is not illegal.
http://www.androidguys.com/2010/07/26/rooting-android-phone-longer-crime/
Blocking ads is no different than muting my TV when ads come on, or using an ad blocker in a web browser. A developer also developed the ad blocker.
You may not like it, or the people who use them, but it's not illegal.
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Might not be illegal, but it's not right.
It's a completely different matter from muting the TV when ads come on. With adblocking in apps, you are pretty much stealing from the developer. As I said, if you want to get a version of the app without ads, pay for the app and support the developer. Don't be a complete cheapskate and just block the ads.
And how do you suggest people outside the US can get rid off the ads in Angry Birds as an example?
Get Market Enabler (can't do that if we're not rooted, sadly ) or use the Amazon Appstore outside of the US by following this guide: http://android.modaco.com/content/s...tore-from-outside-the-us-including-paid-apps/
redbullcat said:
Might not be illegal, but it's not right.
It's a completely different matter from muting the TV when ads come on. With adblocking in apps, you are pretty much stealing from the developer. As I said, if you want to get a version of the app without ads, pay for the app and support the developer. Don't be a complete cheapskate and just block the ads.
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So by watching tv without looking at the ads I'm stealing from the networks right?
Good luck with that.
If your only means to compensation is through methods most consumers feel negatively about then you are in trouble to begin with. People will always support products and services they find value in. Annoying ads(not all ads) in applications are an impediment to my finding value in them. Every content creator says the same thing about their content and ad revenue - tv, radio, developers, bloggers, newspapers ad infinitum. It's just one method of generating revenue. There are others which somehow manage to make money.
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Get Market Enabler (can't do that if we're not rooted, sadly ) or use the Amazon Appstore outside of the US by following this guide: http://android.modaco.com/content/s...tore-from-outside-the-us-including-paid-apps/
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But the devs need that ad money! You're suggesting people steal from those poor devs!
Maybe the app is not priced at its true value and they need to make up the difference in ad rev.
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Get Market Enabler (can't do that if we're not rooted, sadly ) or use the Amazon Appstore outside of the US by following this guide: http://android.modaco.com/content/s...tore-from-outside-the-us-including-paid-apps/
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Can you buy Angry Birds from Market in the US? I can download it, but not buy it to get rid of the ads.
And do you really mean I have to go to hell and back again just to support a stupid company that doesn't allow me to buy the game because I don't live in the US?
I have Amazon Appstore and know it's a pain in the ass to get working. Made it work just to get rid off commercial actually, but I mean people shouldn't have to go trough such a hassle to be legal. I buy the apps I can, but for the rest I used to use adfree.
redbullcat said:
Might not be illegal, but it's not right.
It's a completely different matter from muting the TV when ads come on. With adblocking in apps, you are pretty much stealing from the developer. As I said, if you want to get a version of the app without ads, pay for the app and support the developer. Don't be a complete cheapskate and just block the ads.
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Not always possible, if the developer doesn't make something available ad free in your country, eg Angry Birds.
I know there are ways around it, Market Enabler for example, but it shouldn't have to be that way!
Whilst blocking the ads isn't nice on apps from some developers, sometimes they should offer an AdFree version or not include so many ads. If I developed a free Android app, the ads just ruin it in my opinion.
Lads, what are you arguing about? IIRC no one gets money from ads if its not clicked on. And who clicks on ads? So adfree is there just to take away visual presence, it's not stopping you from clicking an app, which no one does anyway.
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redbullcat said:
Might not be illegal, but it's not right.
It's a completely different matter from muting the TV when ads come on. With adblocking in apps, you are pretty much stealing from the developer. As I said, if you want to get a version of the app without ads, pay for the app and support the developer. Don't be a complete cheapskate and just block the ads.
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I think your logic is flawed.
First, I'm pretty sure developers only get paid if I actually click on an ad. So by your logic not clicking is stealing. If I never click then blocking the ads or not has no financial impact on the developer, thus isn't stealing.
Second, you can say muting a TV ad isn't the same, but I think it is. So is fast forwarding through ads with my DVR, and tossing junk mail without reading it, and signing up for a do-not-call list blocking telemarketers.
Third, clicking or not clicking or blocking ads costs me nothing, so I'm not a cheapskate no matter what I do. If a developer creates a limited app and I want the extra features I pay for it. So I do financially support developers who create apps I want.
I've contributed to the thread hijack enough. It's ok if we agree to disagree.
Note: My phone isn't rooted so I don't block ads, but I do on my PC, and I do all the other ad avoidance things I mentioned.
pointless - mods close this thread
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redbullcat said:
Might not be illegal, but it's not right.
It's a completely different matter from muting the TV when ads come on. With adblocking in apps, you are pretty much stealing from the developer. As I said, if you want to get a version of the app without ads, pay for the app and support the developer. Don't be a complete cheapskate and just block the ads.
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To be honest the Dec should make a paid version with more features than just remove ads. I block ads because I don't want animated gifs of mobile contracts plastered on my phone. If an app is good I buy it. I don't pirate them but equally I wont pay just to remove ads. Also there are those apps that have ads and no way to pay to remove them.
Good devs get paid for their work. Simple as that. Just like good films get bought and good computer games sell loads too.
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There is nothing noble about ads. Ya Devs should be paid, but forcing ads on someone is a horrible way to make that money.
All ya have to do is go into Airplane mode.... And ads go bye bye
Well it seems I'm getting flamed here. But I still think you shouldn't rip devs off for their work by just blocking the ads.
I agree to disagree with you guys and I think a mod should close the thread
Well Damn! I wasn't trying to start a war. Don't get me wrong I pay for the apps I use its just those few that you can't enjoy because half it screen is covered in bs.
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Hi all.
I will to have a site (or more) to download .apk apps and games free.
Is there a site? Are there more apps and games?
Thanks
Applanet is a Play Store alternative
Joel Chan said:
Applanet is a Play Store alternative
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Applanet will never be the same
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Just buy the app, if you can afford to pay your monthly phone bill then I'm sure that you can drop a few dollars for the apps you want.
other?
So while we are on this subject, how are not allowed to post cracked apps? While I am against it the reasoning doesn't work. We will take the skype app, which is licensed, modify it and place it on xda. That is no different than taking someone else's app and making it suit our needs without permission.
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So while we are on this subject, how are not allowed to post cracked apps? While I am against it the reasoning doesn't work. We will take the skype app, which is licensed, modify it and place it on xda. That is no different than taking someone else's app and making it suit our needs without permission.
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That's a good point. Although there was a crackdown on those modded Dropbox apks...
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I don't see a request for an alternative site as a request for hacked/stolen etc apps..
Unlocking features omitted for marketing purposes that are free elsewhere on the same app is a little bit of a grey area
Also the need for a major alternative freeware shareware app site is definite..
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I'm also looking for a LEGIT alternative to the Google Play Store because I sometimes have DPI issues with the market and it gives compatibility errors. I want to clarify this, I just want another place to download .apks that are free on the market that isn't a shady DDL I found on google.
Guys, don't judge, it's possible the OP lives elsewhere where the entire play store is not available and he wants an app. That is a perfectly fine reason for piracy in my book.
starkilling said:
I'm also looking for a LEGIT alternative to the Google Play Store because I sometimes have DPI issues with the market and it gives compatibility errors. I want to clarify this, I just want another place to download .apks that are free on the market that isn't a shady DDL I found on google.
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There is nothing wrong with requesting free apps apk files, (though I highly recommend doing it in there Q&A section, not android apps & games) just look at this here. On there other hand, paid app apks, cracks to free apps to make then act like paid apps, or cracking apps to defrauded a company (i.e. The dropbox hack) all are considered Warez.
Also, app markets that do not link to Google Play (i.e. App Brainz links to Google play for downloads) are considered Warez markets & won't be tolerated.
Pax
FSM Android Apps & Games
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Also: For anybody having DPI issues, have you tried this app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/...wxLDEsImNvbS5iaXJkYXBpLmFuZHJvaWQuZHBpcHJvIl0. (To install it set dpi to normal for your device, delete market data/cache, reboot into recovery, wipe cache/dalvik cache & then download from market, it'll let you change dpi without issues (so it says, I haven't tested it))
There's a new dropbox hack out there for 50gb for two years using sgs3 files. But I understand what you all are saying
Thanks for the info
This thread is being closed due to people who ignored my post here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=26891566
It outlines what's acceptable & what isn't.
Pax
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Hi all,
this is probably a very dumb question
but anyway, how do I remove all of the annoying ads from the free downloaded applications on my Android device
your answer are highly appreciated.
thanks
bacoksai said:
Hi all,
this is probably a very dumb question
but anyway, how do I remove all of the annoying ads from the free downloaded applications on my Android device
your answer are highly appreciated.
thanks
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If you're phone is rooted you can try AdFree: https://play.google.com/store/apps/...DEsImNvbS5iaWd0aW5jYW4uYW5kcm9pZC5hZGZyZWUiXQ..
This is by far the most effective adblocking app.
I use AdAway from the Play Store, does the job for me. Any ad blocker will do though, as long as you're rooted.
Also, if the app doesn't require the Internet then you can turn the data connection off when using it. I used to do that with Angry Birds before I rooted my phone.
Press 'Thanks' if I helped!
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use adaway.. it's simple and very user friendly.. Ads also annoy me, we share the same prob.. so glad if it could help you out..
Are these apps for free? I want to remove the annoying ads as well.
The ads are there to support developer.
If you really want to remove them, the easiest way is to use your phone offline whenever you are using the add supported app
quircky said:
Are these apps for free? I want to remove the annoying ads as well.
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Yeah, AdAway is free from Play Store
Press 'Thanks' if I helped!
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thanks all for answering my question
vx117 said:
If you're phone is rooted you can try AdFree: https://play.google.com/store/apps/...DEsImNvbS5iaWd0aW5jYW4uYW5kcm9pZC5hZGZyZWUiXQ..
This is by far the most effective adblocking app.
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ROFLkopter said:
I use AdAway from the Play Store, does the job for me. Any ad blocker will do though, as long as you're rooted.
Also, if the app doesn't require the Internet then you can turn the data connection off when using it. I used to do that with Angry Birds before I rooted my phone.
Press 'Thanks' if I helped!
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well, both apps require a rooted device. my tablet is not rooted yet, and I haven't even think of rooting it
but thanks anyway guys, I'll try those apps when my tablet is rooted someday
mikpel said:
The ads are there to support developer.
If you really want to remove them, the easiest way is to use your phone offline whenever you are using the add supported app
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yes, I know those ads are there to support the developers.
but, if I use my tablet offline, there's not much that I can do with it since a lot of apps require data plan to run
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The best ad blocker is ''AD Blocker Trial'' try it all, it's free on play store and doesn't require root acsses, that's simple ya...
Use a firewall (e.g. Droidwall), set filtering to "whitelist" and only allow those applications that really must have internet access. That will not only block ads but also prevent apps from phoning home other sensitive data. Of course, you need a rooted device for this.
Try Adfree friend.. you can download in play store!
i have try it
Some roms have it built in
Find a rom that has ad blocker already in the list of extras.
play store has removed ad removing apps?
Hmm, it looks like the ad removing apps are gone from the play store (which I guess I understand from googles point of view - they probably get a few pennies for these ads also).. Is there another place to get these? Amazon app store has "ad-blocker pro", but the 3 reviews all say it doesn't work..
Is there non-store place for some of these.. We can load a rom yet with ads removed for the LG Motion 4G, but removing the ads would be good enough for me
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crypticmystic said:
Hmm, it looks like the ad removing apps are gone from the play store (which I guess I understand from googles point of view - they probably get a few pennies for these ads also).. Is there another place to get these? Amazon app store has "ad-blocker pro", but the 3 reviews all say it doesn't work..
Is there non-store place for some of these.. We can load a rom yet with ads removed for the LG Motion 4G, but removing the ads would be good enough for me
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Ah indeed.. Apparently I'm too much of a newbie to allowed to post links, but google "pcmag" and "ad-block" and I guess you'll see the article.. I do see that the apps are available on f-droid (which is an open source apps store that I can't post a link to either - google is usually your friend here)...
bacoksai said:
Hi all,
this is probably a very dumb question
but anyway, how do I remove all of the annoying ads from the free downloaded applications on my Android device
your answer are highly appreciated.
thanks
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You can try to download and use Lucky Patcher, very usefull app. It can help you.
You can download Adblock plus from their official website because google has pulled these adblocking apps from play store or you can use the lucky patcher if you have a rooted device. Hope it helps!
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crypticmystic said:
Hmm, it looks like the ad removing apps are gone from the play store (which I guess I understand from googles point of view - they probably get a few pennies for these ads also).. Is there another place to get these? Amazon app store has "ad-blocker pro", but the 3 reviews all say it doesn't work..
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For AdAway, check F-Droid. AdFree can be found at the Adfree Android Homepage.
As both work using a modified /etc/hosts file, one could also manipulate that manually. But that would be quite a hazzle :silly:
I remember there was one app that worked by disabling the ad modules themselves -- which would be much more interesting to me. I just cannot figure out which app that was. Any hints?
aarish1 said:
You can download Adblock plus from their official website because google has pulled these adblocking apps from play store or you can use the lucky patcher if you have a rooted device. Hope it helps!
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Can confirm that Adblock Plus installs and works well with un-rooted devices.
nice
aarish1 said:
You can download Adblock plus from their official website because google has pulled these adblocking apps from play store or you can use the lucky patcher if you have a rooted device. Hope it helps!
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Just wanted to say thanks! :good:
Also alot of other good suggestions here. Adaway jusy bugs the **** out of my phone though (Desire HD JTime R8).
If you just want a file host http://adf*ly/703YZ just copy and save as on notepad with name host. Then copy to your sdcard and copy again to /system/etc
bacoksai said:
Hi all,
this is probably a very dumb question
but anyway, how do I remove all of the annoying ads from the free downloaded applications on my Android device
your answer are highly appreciated.
thanks
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root device and install adfree
I rooted my phone for the sole purpose of doing this and tried Adaway, Adfree and the ad-blocking tweak found on exposed
someone please tell me how to do it :'(
Phone: Nexus 5 4.4.4 Kit Kat (rooted)
You can try to block app ads with app called "Lucky Patcher"
Rafostar said:
You can try to block app ads with app called "Lucky Patcher"
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i tried didnt work :'(
i dont think you can, ive installed the app myself and it still wouldnt block ads with adaway. looks like ads come from crunchyrolls server and cant be blocked, best advice i have for you is get a premium account or try a different app
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Not all ads are from services like Google. Some are built into the app (for example, between turns or levels or attempts). I don't know how Crunchy Roll works - I looked it up on Play, and it looks like the premium service is the way to get rid of ads. So it's probably something on their (server) end that eliminates ads, rather than a paid version of the same app.
Planterz said:
Not all ads are from services like Google. Some are built into the app (for example, between turns or levels or attempts). I don't know how Crunchy Roll works - I looked it up on Play, and it looks like the premium service is the way to get rid of ads. So it's probably something on their (server) end that eliminates ads, rather than a paid version of the same app.
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this what i basicly what just said lmao
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possible to decompile and remove the ads?
can someone try to decompile the app and remove the ads? the ads happen every 2 minutes or so and its way over the top. I tried myself but it just kept force closing when i tried to play a video :crying:
re
try rom toolbox manager pro
dl it, patch it using lucky patcher ! xD
try the ad blocker
if i helped you press THANKS!
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or.... download APTOID android market search for the pro version of the app (or any other app), then download it... so simple
don't forget to press THANKS if i helped
Not sure if this is too late, but when Crunchyroll first released their android app, they made a mistake. The app did not display any ads at all. Even though you should always update your apps, I kept this one out dated solely because it does not show any ads.
If you want the apk, you can find it yourself (It was version 0.7.2 I believe) or you can click on the link below
https://www.dropbox.com/s/7a9flf4evgcnchx/com.crunchyroll.crunchyroid-1.apk?dl=0
What are you guys using to block ads in the YouTube app? I used to use an xposed module. Not sure if that will still work or if there's another method these days. Any suggestions?
Thanks!
0reo said:
What are you guys using to block ads in the YouTube app? I used to use an xposed module. Not sure if that will still work or if there's another method these days. Any suggestions?
Thanks!
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Just install the app called YouTube Vanced from their website. It will just skip right over the ads like they're not even there. You'll need to install that plus MicroG in order to be able to login.. IF you use and have Google Chrome browser running you need to force stop it and disable it until you're done signing in otherwise the sign in will just sit there and not work.. You can enable it again after it's installed and you're logged in to.. Choose one of the NON ROOT versions and install both YouTube Vanced and MicroG found here. https://www.mediafire.com/folder/773e97cz2ezx1/AddFree_Youtube_BackgroundPlay_Enabled
They released a manager (check their website) so you can check for updates and install the app and requirements easily.
I'm using 14.99 a month lol
0reo said:
What are you guys using to block ads in the YouTube app? I used to use an xposed module. Not sure if that will still work or if there's another method these days. Any suggestions?
Thanks!
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When you use either samsung internet or beta ver., in their bucket under app settings they call ad-ons, there is an ad-block app selection called ad-block for YouTube(you'll see it in the drop-down menu), and that's probably the same one the other gentleman already responded to you with?
It's by-far, the best one I've ever test drove, as I'm not a great fan of those!:laugh:
lol I remember when you tube did not have any adds, then it was short ads every few videos, then it was ads at the beginning and end of video now there are more ads than videos. I would love to strip all the ads out of you tube, but don't want any malware installed on my phone.... lol
Vanced
Fatmonk8 said:
Vanced
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Interesting
https://youtubevanced.com/
I use utube less and less now especially for movies. Give Google time and they will screw up the their best apps.
Remember how good gmail -was- over a decade ago?
Liberals think everything needs fixed and proceed to do so until broke:silly:
blackhawk said:
Interesting
https://youtubevanced.com/
I use utube less and less now especially for movies. Give Google time and they will screw up the their best apps.
Remember how good gmail -was- over a decade ago?
Liberals think everything needs fixed and proceed to do so until broke:silly:
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Didn't know this was a political question. I simply said Vanced...
Try this manager its
one all in one
https://vancedapp.com/
Im very new to Android and finally made the switch after over a decade using iPhone, Question that I can't find a true answer to is would I possibly get banned for using YouTube Vanced and being logged in on my main google account on the app?
I-Siamak-I said:
Im very new to Android and finally made the switch after over a decade using iPhone, Question that I can't find a true answer to is would I possibly get banned for using YouTube Vanced and being logged in on my main google account on the app?
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No mate I have no issues using vanced
Vanced...since years now..another reason for sticking to android
I-Siamak-I said:
Im very new to Android and finally made the switch after over a decade using iPhone, Question that I can't find a true answer to is would I possibly get banned for using YouTube Vanced and being logged in on my main google account on the app?
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My advice would be plain and simple.
Use Samsung Internet Browser.
I know it's not perfect, but for me not bad at all.
I'm sure it's a good alternative.?
I really got so fed up with YouTube ads that i looked for a good straight forward alternative...
(I also did not want to use YouTube Vance etc..)
Saw remarks about Samsung internet browser,
started using it,
Very surprised, it was fast smooth etc.
With Samsung offering , free to install, add ons, to the browser....
AdBlockers and also a free to install, YouTube AdBlocker,
See screenshot.
i must admit i have not seen one advert, when browsing YouTube.
Note
I'm logged into YouTube with my Google account.
So my advice is to use Samsung Internet Browser
to browse YouTube until you get a better option.?
Good luck.
papubhai said:
Vanced...since years now..another reason for sticking to android
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This and notifications making me stick with Android ..
Cercube is available on iOS too . IN jb you can install tweak in even latest version of youtube app.
The beauty of vanced if you turn your screen times off
YouTube will continue to play
Perfect for me as I do a lot of driving...
Just tried it with Samsung browser screen times out youtube stops playing
Something for you to maybe think about?
I use YouTube Premium to block all ads while still supporting my favorite creators.
Vote for Vanced. The latest version has an option to remove (+) button even. It allows to hide all these distracting tiles, gifs, stories etc, leaving the pure video clips only.
I'm a long time Adguard user, no adds in apps, browser, nowhere