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I've tested at LEAST 14 browsers and I have yet to find one that I would use exclusively.
My requirements are simple (and in no particular order):
- must be able to play flash
- must have a working adblocker
- must be able to share pages with other apps
- must be able to copy/paste text
- syncing bookmarks/passwords, etc. would be desired
- must keep open tabs INTACT when I leave the app (multitask). I don't care if the tabs reload after a certain time, but it must not lose my tabs!
That's it... but apparently, what one browser has in features, it lacks in features.
Here are some examples:
Stock browser:
Pros: plays flash, text selection works, syncs bookmarks, can share pages.
Cons: no adblocker, slow, unstable, tabs often get lost when returning back to the browser.
Firefox:
Pros: adblocker (second to none!), great interface, has session restore, syncs everything(!), can share pages, addon support.
Cons: no text handling (can't select text), no flash, fairly unstable.
Opera Mini
Pros: best tab handling if you don't leave the app for too long (I've had over 20 tabs restore for me no problem), very fast, low bandwidth consumption, text handling works, can share pages, can sync bookmarks.
Cons: doesn't display desktop versions of websites (major pain!), no flash, no adblocker.
Opera Mobile (see above, minus the great tab handling)
Maxthon
Pros: flash, sync feature (although I don't use Maxthon on PC, so it's less useful), can share pages, text handling works.
Cons: sync feature requires manually logging in each session, no adblock, often poor tab handling with multitasking.
Zirco browser
Pros: adblocker, flash (although not working right now), can share pages
Cons: no sync, poor tab handling, non-working text selection, flash not showing video only audio.
Dolphin HD
Pros: flash, text selection works, can share pages
Cons: no useful sync, no working adblock, doesn't handle tabs well with multitasking
I've tested many more, but these are the "major" ones...
Why can't I find a browser that can do the few things that I need??
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You can remove ads by using AdFree but it requires access to root. This removes ads universally throughout the system.
zephiK said:
You can remove ads by using AdFree but it requires access to root. This removes ads universally throughout the system.
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Yes, I've used Adfree before, but it's lacks the ability to turn off/on the adblocker at will - plus, I had issues with it blocking too well... LOL I prefer something integrated into the browser.
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I was looking for a solution to invert browser colors on my Epic4G. I look forward to a day when Cyanogenmod runs on the epic so I can use the modded browser with "invert colors". Dolphin HD's "Reader" addon was close, but it added padding to the browser on my Epic.
So... i decided maybe a javascript bookmarklet could do what i wanted. turns out, it did.
This has only been tested in the Android 2.3.4 stock browser. To use it, copy the code from the page linked to below into the clipboard and add a new bookmark, pasting the code into the URL box. Give it a name like "Invert Color". Then when you're viewing a page you want to invert, open the bookmarks menu, and click the bookmark.
http://tonymuka.com/js/
You still have to click the link for every page you browse to for now, but perhaps somebody knows a better way. I did try to contact Dolphin for info on writing Addons, but it doesn't seem very open. I haven't used firefox mobile too much yet, but maybe there is potential there...
I wasn't sure exactly where to post this, and since it might work on any device with a browser that supports bookmarklets, i put it in general. mods should feel free to move it with my thanks!
Enjoy!
does this work on wp7??
Magpir said:
does this work on wp7??
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It should work in any modern HTML compliant browser that supports javascript in bookmarks. You'll probably have to copy and paste the javascript into the bookmark and give it a try. Please let us know if it does I tried this weekend in Dolphin HD on Android, and in Mobile Safari on Apple's iPad2 and it works there too.
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It should work in any modern HTML compliant browser that supports javascript in bookmarks. You'll probably have to copy and paste the javascript into the bookmark and give it a try. Please let us know if it does I tried this weekend in Dolphin HD on Android, and in Mobile Safari on Apple's iPad2 and it works there too.
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i tried it works on windowsphone IE 9 in mango
But not all webpages invert colour
and also each time u need to press the bookmarklet
is there a permanent solution?
Magpir said:
i tried it works on windowsphone IE 9 in mango
But not all webpages invert colour
and also each time u need to press the bookmarklet
is there a permanent solution?
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Glad to hear it works in mango!
Unfortunately i don't know a way to make it permanent, i think the browser would have to allow such plugins to run automatically every time a page loads. (like a greasemonkey script, etc)
If you send a link to a page that wont invert I'll check it out and see if i can fix it. If it has a background image or flash there's not much i can do without removing background images altogether...
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Glad to hear it works in mango!
Unfortunately i don't know a way to make it permanent, i think the browser would have to allow such plugins to run automatically every time a page loads. (like a greasemonkey script, etc)
If you send a link to a page that wont invert I'll check it out and see if i can fix it. If it has a background image or flash there's not much i can do without removing background images altogether...
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just try to make it permanent...like a cookie ect,,
or make an entire new browser and upload to marketplace for free
Tony, thanks for this. It inspired me to think about a more permanent solution using a web filtering proxy. I have proof that it would work, but I don't have the skills to develop this further. Would be great if you could take a look at this and see if you have any thoughts: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=17960461
Browsers that support web storage could probably do it.
Also the one browser I know wont have a problem making it permanent would be Opera Mobile, because it supports user javascript and css like the desktop browser does.
claimui, great idea, i'll check it out!
yareally, i'm an old opera fan, but haven't fallen in love with the mobile version despite several attempts... gotta love the user js and css though- didn't know you could use them on mobile too!
tmuka said:
claimui, great idea, i'll check it out!
yareally, i'm an old opera fan, but haven't fallen in love with the mobile version despite several attempts... gotta love the user js and css though- didn't know you could use them on mobile too!
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Yeah, it's not quite as friendly to do as the desktop browser, but you can set the userjs/usercss locations and such in opera.ini and mod whatever you like.
I semi wrote an informal tutorial on it in a thread for opera mobile in the forum area http://my.opera.com/community/forums/findpost.pl?id=9373312
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I was looking for a solution to invert browser colors on my Epic4G. I look forward to a day when Cyanogenmod runs on the epic so I can use the modded browser with "invert colors". Dolphin HD's "Reader" addon was close, but it added padding to the browser on my Epic.
So... i decided maybe a javascript bookmarklet could do what i wanted. turns out, it did.
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Pardon me, but this is rediculous! How do you justify accessing your private site for a "bookmarklet" over 90 kb in size running and incorporating parts of several versions of jQuery??
I put it to you that this is spyware! Swapping foreground and background colors is a oneliner in any version of this bookmarklet, doesn't need any external sites, runs much faster and doesn't have privacy issues like this garbage!
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Pardon me, but this is rediculous! How do you justify accessing your private site for a "bookmarklet" over 90 kb in size running and incorporating parts of several versions of jQuery??
I put it to you that this is spyware! Swapping foreground and background colors is a oneliner in any version of this bookmarklet, doesn't need any external sites, runs much faster and doesn't have privacy issues like this garbage!
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I assure you this is not any kind of spyware, read the source, it's all there in plain text... Feel free to provide the one liner bookmarklet you refer to if you are really trying to be helpful, otherwise, move along...
Hi Tony M
Just to repeat it here:
Put the javascript in a gesture activated bookmark in dolphin hd for ease of use.
I also found this gem on css sheets with opera mobile.
androidforums dot com/samsung-captivate/195082-high-contrast-browsing.html
I used to have an app that let you pass pages between browsers with intents. Lost it and can't remember the name!
Found it. It is called choose browser.
Pluck the best from each browser.
Sooo, I set out on a quest to block all ads, including Facebook ones to, well, speed up and clean up the interwebs. So, to block ads on Facebook and many other sites, I use not only tracking protection lists, but also this.
First, download and extract the zip attachment
Then, open desktop ie, go to internet options > general > accessibility > check “format documents using my style sheet”
Hit browse, navigate to and select the previously downloaded css.
Hit ok, and then ok again.
That's it! No more ads on FB!
Works great, thanks.
Work Perfectly !
Thank !
Ah cool, never though of using the stylesheets to hide ads.
Note though, unlike with Tracking Protection and "real" ad blockers, this doesn't actually protect you in any way. It just hides the element from displaying on the screen. Tracking cookies will still get places, (potentially malicious) JavaScript will still run, and your browser will take the time and bandwidth to download the files anyhow. It's unlikely to actually speed stuff up much.
Code:
/*www.facebook.com*/
#rightCol,
/*www.facebook.com*/
#rightCol,
Blocking "rightcol" doesn't seem a bit excessive? I'd see lots of false positives from that.
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Code:
/*www.facebook.com*/
#rightCol,
/*www.facebook.com*/
#rightCol,
Blocking "rightcol" doesn't seem a bit excessive? I'd see lots of false positives from that.
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There's no way to just block the ads that I found, and the "rightcol" is full of sponsored "your friend likes this page" junk. Plus, I've never liked the suggested friends area.
Or alternatively blocking most ads via css works fine with a more up to date list.
/From the Author.
Thank you!
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Sooo, I set out on a quest to block all ads, including Facebook ones to, well, speed up and clean up the interwebs. So, to block ads on Facebook and many other sites, I use not only tracking protection lists, but also this.
First, download and extract the zip attachment
Then, open desktop ie, go to internet options > general > accessibility > check “format documents using my style sheet”
Hit browse, navigate to and select the previously downloaded css.
Hit ok, and then ok again.
That's it! No more ads on FB!
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Thanks! It is enough to see ads on Fb phone app and browsers. It really is how we get to access the sites for free. I have even found a few good deals.
Yo guys! After a series of tips on Saving Battery Life in Android Phones,
I am here with a set of tips for Saving your Internet Data!
Again here, I am focusing on unrooted users, whereas will be useful for rooted users too.
So obviously, this tips will also help you to implement a faster browsing experience!
Let's Begin!
SELECTION OF BROWSERS
When talking about Internet Browsers for Android, many browsers claim to give you a faster internet browsing experience, and YES, they do the same too, No doubt.
But when you think about getting a good Speed, plus have a limited data plan, you can always try these great alternatives provided by the Developers.
1. UC BROWSER MINI:
Talking about the UC Browser, which is nearly sized at 15 MB+, this Mini version of it can help you gain speed and lower the use of data with it.
Sized up to nearly 1.20+ MB, UC Browser Mini assures you a light weight browsing experience.
TIPS TO BE TRIED WHEN USING UC MINI:
~Turn On the 'Speed Mode'.
~Try Cloud Download Mode when downloading large sized files on your Phone so that it won't fail while downloading!
Download it here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.uc.browser.en&hl=en
2. OPERA BROWSER MINI:
When coming to Opera Mini, this is one of the most browsing oriented Browser for Android!
Sized nearly 2.80+ MB, Opera Mini highly relies on compressed pages, so automatically you get a compressed version of the site that you load in the browser, in short, speed is guaranteed, even on a 2G network.
Well, downloading isn't a USP of this browser, as it mostly focuses on browsing.
TIPS TO BE TRIED WHEN USING OPERA MINI:
~Go to Settings/ and 'Turn on the Single Column View' option. This compresses the pages to fit in the portrait size, so again, it will reduce your data usage till 2 times, comparing to other browsers.
Download it here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.opera.mini.native&hl=en
3. BOAT BROWSER MINI:
While talking about Boat Browser Mini, the one line description is: A Mobile Site Oriented Browser demanding low space.
Boat Browser Mini loads the pages just like other big sized browsers do, but it is sized to only 3.4 MB. This is a great alternative if you are looking for a browser demanding COMPARATIVELY low data, and space without losing the essence of Mobile browsing.
Well, this browser has a great in build Download Manager too!
TIPS TO BE TRIED WHEN USING BOAT BROWSER MINI:
~While Exiting through the browser, click on 'Clear Cache and Then Exit' option. This may help you reduce excessive cache from the websites.
Download it Here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.boatgo.browser
4. FACEBOOK LITE:
The new entry! Facebook lite, from Facebook Inc., is a great alternative for the Official Facebook app and Facebook Messenger together!
Features [As described by Facebook Inc.]
-Fast to install – the app is less than 1MB
-Quick to load
-Efficient with data
-Designed for 2G networks and areas with limited network connectivity.
This app has inbuilt Real Time Push Notifications, so that you won't miss any message or Notis!
Download it here: http://www.facebook.com/lite
DISABLING APPSUnrooted phones do NOT have a choice to uninstall applications that are provided in the firmware.
But fortunately, Android OS has provided a option called 'Disable' in the app info menu, so that you can Disable the apps that you don't use or rarely use.
-Go to Settings/Apps/ [Or App Manager in some devices]
-Open the menu of app that you don't want to use or rarely use.
-Click on 'Disable'
-DONE.
You can enable it back whenever you face a need for it.
Frankly speaking, I have the Google Play Store and YouTube apps disabled in my device. I enable those whenever needed, use it and again disable it.
This helps my data to last longer.
So, you may also implement the same.
Be aware that you DO NOT Disable the Google Play Services! :fingers crossed:
MISCELLANEOUS-Turn Off Sync when not needed.
-Turn of Data when not needed.
APPS THAT CAN HELP YOU
GREENIFY:
When it comes to battery/data saving, Greenify CANNOT be missed!
For unrooted users,
1. Install Greenify from Play Store. [It's Free.]
2. Go to Settings/Accessibility and Turn On Greenify.
3. Open Greenify and click on "+" symbol. Now select apps that you rarely use, like All the Internet Browsers, Games, Photo Editors, etc.
4. Now after selecting get back to main screen of the app and press "Zzz" icon. It will start hibernating the apps.
5. Place Hibernate Apps+Lock Screen widget on Home screen.
6. Whenever you are bout to Lock the screen, just press the shortcut. It will force close all the running apps and lock the screen automatically after that!
HIT THANKS IF YOU LIKE MY WORKS!
Aniruddha_Pathak said:
Yo guys! After a series of tips on Saving Battery Life in Android Phones,
I am here with a set of tips for Saving your Internet Data!
Again here, I am focusing on unrooted users, whereas will be useful for rooted users too.
So obviously, this tips will also help you to implement a faster browsing experience!
Let's Begin!
SELECTION OF BROWSERS
When talking about Internet Browsers for Android, many browsers claim to give you a faster internet browsing experience, and YES, they do the same too, No doubt.
But when you think about getting a good Speed, plus have a limited data plan, you can always try these great alternatives provided by the Developers.
1. UC BROWSER MINI:
Talking about the UC Browser, which is nearly sized at 15 MB+, this Mini version of it can help you gain speed and lower the use of data with it.
Sized up to nearly 1.20+ MB, UC Browser Mini assures you a light weight browsing experience.
TIPS TO BE TRIED WHEN USING UC MINI:
~Turn On the 'Speed Mode'.
~Try Cloud Download Mode when downloading large sized files on your Phone so that it won't fail while downloading!
Download it here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.uc.browser.en&hl=en
2. OPERA BROWSER MINI:
When coming to Opera Mini, this is one of the most browsing oriented Browser for Android!
Sized nearly 2.80+ MB, Opera Mini highly relies on compressed pages, so automatically you get a compressed version of the site that you load in the browser, in short, speed is guaranteed, even on a 2G network.
Well, downloading isn't a USP of this browser, as it mostly focuses on browsing.
TIPS TO BE TRIED WHEN USING OPERA MINI:
~Go to Settings/ and 'Turn on the Single Column View' option. This compresses the pages to fit in the portrait size, so again, it will reduce your data usage till 2 times, comparing to other browsers.
Download it here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.opera.mini.native&hl=en
3. BOAT BROWSER MINI:
While talking about Boat Browser Mini, the one line description is: A Mobile Site Oriented Browser demanding low space.
Boat Browser Mini loads the pages just like other big sized browsers do, but it is sized to only 3.4 MB. This is a great alternative if you are looking for a browser demanding COMPARATIVELY low data, and space without losing the essence of Mobile browsing.
Well, this browser has a great in build Download Manager too!
TIPS TO BE TRIED WHEN USING BOAT BROWSER MINI:
~While Exiting through the browser, click on 'Clear Cache and Then Exit' option. This may help you reduce excessive cache from the websites.
Download it Here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.boatgo.browser
4. FACEBOOK LITE:
The new entry! Facebook lite, from Facebook Inc., is a great alternative for the Official Facebook app and Facebook Messenger together!
Features [As described by Facebook Inc.]
-Fast to install – the app is less than 1MB
-Quick to load
-Efficient with data
-Designed for 2G networks and areas with limited network connectivity.
This app has inbuilt Real Time Push Notifications, so that you won't miss any message or Notis!
Download it here: http://www.facebook.com/lite
DISABLING APPSUnrooted phones do NOT have a choice to uninstall applications that are provided in the firmware.
But fortunately, Android OS has provided a option called 'Disable' in the app info menu, so that you can Disable the apps that you don't use or rarely use.
-Go to Settings/Apps/ [Or App Manager in some devices]
-Open the menu of app that you don't want to use or rarely use.
-Click on 'Disable'
-DONE.
You can enable it back whenever you face a need for it.
Frankly speaking, I have the Google Play Store and YouTube apps disabled in my device. I enable those whenever needed, use it and again disable it.
This helps my data to last longer.
So, you may also implement the same.
Be aware that you DO NOT Disable the Google Play Services! :fingers crossed:
MISCELLANEOUS-Turn Off Sync when not needed.
-Turn of Data when not needed.
APPS THAT CAN HELP YOU
GREENIFY:
When it comes to battery/data saving, Greenify CANNOT be missed!
For unrooted users,
1. Install Greenify from Play Store. [It's Free.]
2. Go to Settings/Accessibility and Turn On Greenify.
3. Open Greenify and click on "+" symbol. Now select apps that you rarely use, like All the Internet Browsers, Games, Photo Editors, etc.
4. Now after selecting get back to main screen of the app and press "Zzz" icon. It will start hibernating the apps.
5. Place Hibernate Apps+Lock Screen widget on Home screen.
6. Whenever you are bout to Lock the screen, just press the shortcut. It will force close all the running apps and lock the screen automatically after that!
HIT THANKS IF YOU LIKE MY WORKS!
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Mind Blowing!! You Are Amazing Bro!! Amazing Guide!!
Everyone knows these basic things, in my country np one care about data, and i think in other country too. Except countries which sell low bandwidth at high rate. Here bandwidth is very cheap 10-12$ for 10-16 mbps
Good awareness
good guide...never used greenify but learnt about it...lite is a very useful app for accessing fb saving a lot of data.
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Mind Blowing!! You Are Amazing Bro!! Amazing Guide!!
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Thank you bro
ANKIT RAWAT said:
Everyone knows these basic things, in my country np one care about data, and i think in other country too. Except countries which sell low bandwidth at high rate. Here bandwidth is very cheap 10-12$ for 10-16 mbps
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In India, the data rates are quite high, and most of the public doen't know the exact reasons why there data is being used so quick, hence it shall helpful for developing countries!
[email protected] said:
good guide...never used greenify but learnt about it...lite is a very useful app for accessing fb saving a lot of data.
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Thank you buddy
ANKIT RAWAT said:
Everyone knows these basic things, in my country np one care about data, and i think in other country too. Except countries which sell low bandwidth at high rate. Here bandwidth is very cheap 10-12$ for 10-16 mbps
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Oye! Tu kabse USA mein rehne lag gaya be?
Thanks for all your work !
Krystyna said:
Thanks for all your work !
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Welcome and thank you my friend Glad you like my works
Helps the users in India much
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I'm a total extreme performance enthusiast with quite the experience of system modifications and development assistance. Delivered some great results though I say myself, I'm just super needy so I never stop looking for improvements.
One of the goodies I can offer is total AD free environment, wether it's in the apps like YouTube and all the countless apps exploding with annoying ADs or browsing the internet, even removing leftovers from where the ADs where placed making the websites much cleaner.
Modified YouTube app with background playback with the screen turned off supporting full media control trough headphones, amongst several custom settings.
Fantastic app that offers fast stream of almost every movie or show available in high definition. You can also get subtitles with most of them and the best part, you can download everything with either the system downloader or your own download manager which I can also include that is the very best out there, even quite better than the ADM.
Then there's the most advanced YouTube downloader. Download any video in any resolution, codec or fps and even metadata like subtitles. Then you can download any music video in audio only, choosing from any codec and metadata offering high quality cover art using the max res thumbnail, title, artist and other info.
Then there's the king of audio enhancement, ViperFX, taking your audio experience to a whole new level.
Xposed and so so many enhancements, modifications and customizations to your liking.
I can also theme the whole system in a gorgeous pure black AMOLED style, including most of the apps like YouTube, Instagram and so on.
Is this a story or a release?
cool story bro
Kinda neither, I'll take requests gladly if anyone would like my help about related stuff.
Interested on the AD free environment, and ViperFX. I've tried ad away, is it something else you've got besides ad away?
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Interested on the AD free environment, and ViperFX. I've tried ad away, is it something else you've got besides ad away?
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AdGuard is my favorite if configured correctly. Only blocker I know of that can block all ADs in browsers and apps. Also removes leftover space from ADs. Free version blocks only browser traffic which is enough for me because most of my apps are AD free or I disabled them. For YouTube you need the vanced mod that you can get with Magisk. Also the ViperFX.
I can provide all the necessary direct download files if you want.
Then there's also two sites that I like that provide paid apps for free but though encourage to support devs instead of you truly appreciate their work.
Ragnar Eldur said:
AdGuard is my favorite if configured correctly. Only blocker I know of that can block all ADs in browsers and apps. Also removes leftover space from ADs. Free version blocks only browser traffic which is enough for me because most of my apps are AD free or I disabled them. For YouTube you need the vanced mod that you can get with Magisk. Also the ViperFX.
I can provide all the necessary direct download files if you want.
Then there's also two sites that I like that provide paid apps for free but though encourage to support devs instead of you truly appreciate their work.
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Thanks 4 the info. I've already got YT vanced and viperFX from Magisk. If you'd be so kind of providing me with AdGuard file, that'd be great. :good:
lasuazo said:
Thanks 4 the info. I've already got YT vanced and viperFX from Magisk. If you'd be so kind of providing me with AdGuard file, that'd be great. :good:
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Here you go. Recommend enabling HTTPS filtering, high quality mode filtering, DNS, and for the filters: add the social, experimental, annoyance, simplified domain, anti-adblock killer.
Then just update the filters and activate.
The useful and content related unblock filter might also be useful if some sites show an adblock warning. Less likely to happen.
Ragnar Eldur said:
Here you go. Recommend enabling HTTPS filtering, high quality mode filtering, DNS, and for the filters: add the social, experimental, annoyance, simplified domain, anti-adblock killer.
Then just update the filters and activate.
The useful and content related unblock filter might also be useful if some sites show an adblock warning. Less likely to happen.
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Had to compress with zip so I could upload. It's just the APK file.
the most useless thread i've ever read.
and that goes for all of your threads too, i've read all of them and just wasting my time.
congratulations, you won useless nomination this year, lol.
I always give more priority to battery endurance than to the performance. I prefer slower phone but lasting some days
You cant use a high performance phone with no battery
Pretty much everything listed here is the same mods every one of us with root are already running ????.