Can I remove the adds in apps by editing in root/app istallation directory
No I don't think so you can do it with this app http://lucky-patcher.netbew.com/ though it doesn't work with android lollipop well. Also anything that you do with this app is not my fault so don't blame me if something goes wrong. You could also block adds in all apps with a addblocker like adfree or adaway.
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I like the app AdAway but it blocks ads in every app and I don't like that cause when Hanging With Friends's ads are blocked I don't get notifications and there's a big delay after I play my turn, but I want the ad blocking applied to a different app. Is there an app like this where I can choose what apps I want adblocked rather than it blocking apps everywhere? Using LuckyPatcher to remove ads on the app I want removed doesn't work, the ads still show up.
I would like to block ads on my phone using something like ad block plus or the hosts file but I'm having a hard time getting anything to work smoothly without rooting. I want to be able to use my phone for banking too so I'm hesitant to root. Is it possible to block ads without diminishing the security of my phone?
I played with using an ad blocker and firewall and connection monitor together but don't know enough about Android to feel confident I'm not vulnerable. It seems like the best security might be stock firmware.
Where's the android version of that mac program "little snitch"?
Please post your opinions and advice. Thanks!
There are a module for the xposed framework that are able to hide root to selected apps. And I'm sure there are apps to do the same thing if you don't want to use the xposed framework.
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fsd28 said:
I would like to block ads on my phone using something like ad block plus or the hosts file but I'm having a hard time getting anything to work smoothly without rooting. I want to be able to use my phone for banking too so I'm hesitant to root. Is it possible to block ads without diminishing the security of my phone?
I played with using an ad blocker and firewall and connection monitor together but don't know enough about Android to feel confident I'm not vulnerable. It seems like the best security might be stock firmware.
Where's the android version of that mac program "little snitch"?
Please post your opinions and advice. Thanks!
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Think the easiest way to do it is to use a modded hosts file (it's located in /system/etc/hosts or /data/data/etc/hosts, if I'm not mistaken). In fact, if you replace that file with another - modified - one (that you can find in a lot of threads, here, on XDA), it will automatically block every Ad based on any domain marked in your new hosts file.
Made a quick research:
Mother of all HOSTS file - 'hosts' file for your SGS2 Baby - Updated on 15 Feb 2012
(MoaAB) Mother of All AD-BLOCKING (20 MAY 2014) BLOCKS Malware Spyware Bloatware
[MOD][GUIDE][Apr14] AdAway on Write Protected /system Partitions [RECOVERY]
Obviously, you can find much more!
Can any one suggest me which one adblocker is good for my oneplus 3 open beta 7
Adaway
Or adblocker
Or minminguard
Adaway and adblocker: they block ads/pop-ups that appear from the browser only.
Minminguard (Xposed module): it blocks ads that appear within an app.
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Adaway and adblocker: they block ads/pop-ups that appear from the browser only.
Minminguard (Xposed module): it blocks ads that appear within an app.
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I don't get ads within apps with AdAway. Maybe the occasional ad but almost zero within aps.
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I don't get ads within apps with AdAway. Maybe the occasional ad but almost zero within aps.
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On the surface it looks like they both function the same way.
What kind of ads "within the apps" are you referring to? There are many kinds (pop-up? Ads at the bottom/to section of the app that is a persistent display of ads? etc.).
Adaway, blocks the "connection" (like a regular computer, Android has a file named "hosts"...you normally enter some IP Addresses in there - typically, the IP Addresses of the ads that will be served to your device) to the ads, but not the actual placeholder of the ad itself.
So you will notice, for example: try opening XDA forums on your mobile browser (with Adaway already configured). Scroll through some threads. Notice that while there are no ads, the actual "placeholder" of the ads are still there. Also within certain apps, while Adaway can block the "connection" to the ads (and in effect, will result to no ads showing up), you will notice that the "placeholder" of the ads are still there as well in the app.
Some apps don't use "placeholders" for ads within apps, so in this situation you won't notice the difference between how Adaway and Minminguard will function. But there are apps that have "placeholders", so while you won't see the ads (by blocking the connection to the ads using Adaway), you will still see the placeholders (which is what Minminguard can "eliminate").
Minminguard "eliminates" the actual placeholder of in-app ads. That's how it is different from Adaway. It does not block ads from the browser, however. Minminguard is clear in its purpose (blocking ads in apps only).
May have to try minminguard. AdAway works very well, but it does leave the placeholder you mention.
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Adaway and adblocker: they block ads/pop-ups that appear from the browser only.
Minminguard (Xposed module): it blocks ads that appear within an app.
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Thanks brother for your valuable information
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May have to try minminguard. AdAway works very well, but it does leave the placeholder you mention.
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Yup. Just remember:
1. Minminguard was specifically created to block ads and their placeholders that show up in apps. And, Minminguard's purpose is primarily to target ads (and placeholders) within an app only. Also, Minminguard requires Xposed. Finally: because Minminguard is focused on apps, based on my experience it doesn't remove the placeholders of ads in the browser.
2. Adaway is geared more towards blocking the connections to ads. It is more focused to block ads on the mobile browser.
3. Having said that they have different focus areas, you can install both without causing issues on the device.
Will rooting the device help with disabling ads in apps? Ex: Instacrap(instagram)
umx said:
Will rooting the device help with disabling ads in apps? Ex: Instacrap(instagram)
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root wont do that by itself, but root will allow you to sideload apps that will block ads on many/most apps. You can also defeat a great many ads with the built in VPN
For paid option You can use Nord vpn (not google play version though!) or for free option you can use some free adblock DNS like adguard dns to get rid of most of advertisements but, for apps like YouTube or Instagram because, the way they preview ads are different than other apps there is no option other than using their patched app which could be not as safe as their original app but, those options I said usually block most of ads in any browsers or other apps that use normal way of showing in-app advertising.
Hi!
It's been a while since I was Anroid OG but I remember that in the past when I was using Xperia X I had an adblock which was blocking whole ads (I've got this phone to this day and it's still blocks most of ads even without changing anything since years). I didn't see a single ad at that time, but that was couple of years ago and many things changed. As I figured out from my research there are many different ways to block ads right now like VPN/host/DNS.
I would like to know what is the best way to block most ads without big impact on battery life right now (I've read somewhere that some methods have bigger or smaller battery drain but it's definitly there). I'm a user of OnePlus 7T (no root, but I can root it if it would help).
Also I see that when You have root You need to hide it from some apps because banking apps might not work for e.g.. Hence my question do root makes your battery life worse since You need to hide it, etc.?
Regards, Dan.
If a device's Android is rooted then in background runs the service named "daemonsu" what as any other running process drains the battery.
Honestly this is a first, and I saw a lot of questions about root.
No, root doesn't affect battery in any way. But in contrary it is used to save battery life.
Here are some ways you can block ads with:
No root:
You can get VPN, simple with bonus security although not efficient imo
Configure DNS, you'll need specific list to do that and a lot of time
Modify apps to remove ads, modifying apps can lead to breaking them and you have to uninstall the original app. But it works perfectly
With root:
Patch apps ODEX file to remove ads, since you can't uninstall system apps
Edit hosts file, simple, efficient and works generally
Block google services ads activity by modifying/patching it, works on google ads only
Installing adblock module with through magisk/xposed, this one works best imo and saves time and effort
As for what works best, I myself use hosts file, modified google services and most apps I use are patched. And I didn't see any ads since I got the device. And as you can see, root works better and more efficient.
Though modified google services might be an overkill.
@XDHx86 I see You are pro . So basiclly for noob like me rooting and installing adblock module through Magisk + Adaway adblock (rooted version which works via host files) would be more than enough?
Could You please provide some links to guides/reading about installing adblock module through Magisk or editing host file?
Also could You please share some tips how can noob like me increase battery life through having root?
Thanks for sharing Your knowledge @jwoegerbauer @XDHx86
thardy00 said:
@XDHx86 I see You are pro . So basiclly for noob like me rooting and installing adblock module through Magisk + Adaway adblock (rooted version which works via host files) would be more than enough?
Could You please provide some links to guides/reading about installing adblock module through Magisk or editing host file?
Also could You please share some tips how can noob like me increase battery life through having root?
Thanks for sharing Your knowledge @jwoegerbauer @XDHx86
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For the magisk module you just open magisk manager and install the module from there.
For the hosts file:
Install ublock extension on Chrome/Mozilla.
Open the multipurpose section in ublock settings and preview "MPVS HOSTS" and "Dan Pollock’s hosts file"
Copy what you see in a file and save it.
Send the file to your android and save it in "/system/etc" and the name is "hosts" without extension.
Alternatively you can try using adb to push the hosts file:
Command: adb push /system/etc/hosts D:\Files\hosts.txt
Note: Replace D:\files\hosts.txt with your file location. On some devices this may work without root.
For battery life I just use greenify app with root. There are definitely better options out there but I don't really care.