Hi guys.
I'm new to pocophone F1. Coming from a galaxy note 3 with aosp pie rom, i found that i cannot use private dns on pocophone miui 10 pie rom. Several articles on the net said it was removed from miui pie rom. The truth is it was hidden deep within miui 10.
Here's how to access it:
1. Install quick shortcut maker from playstore. Here's the link https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sika524.android.quickshortcut
2. Open quick shortcut maker and then scroll to settings. Click on it and then find com.android.settings.Settings$NetworkDashboardActivity (also easier to find it by typing "mor" on search bar. Click on it and then choose try, it will go to network and internet settings where you now can set private DNS there. You can create a shortcut for later use after that.
Thanks. Any code/keyword to enable WiFi sharing (e.g. share WiFi from hotspot using phone with no mobile phone signal)- it is a feature in pixel but not available in miui
radii said:
Thanks. Any code/keyword to enable WiFi sharing (e.g. share WiFi from hotspot using phone with no mobile phone signal)- it is a feature in pixel but not available in miui
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Not this one?
stonedead said:
Not this one?
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the option is turned on for me but does not allow wi-fi sharing or doesn't work for me does it work for you? I I've tried
radii said:
the option is turned on for me but does not allow wi-fi sharing or doesn't work for me does it work for you? I I've tried
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Never tried it before, will test it once i get home later today.
stonedead said:
Hi guys.
I'm new to pocophone F1. Coming from a galaxy note 3 with aosp pie rom, i found that i cannot use private dns on pocophone miui 10 pie rom. Several articles on the net said it was removed from miui pie rom. The truth is it was hidden deep within miui 10.
Here's how to access it:
1. Install quick shortcut maker from playstore. Here's the link https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sika524.android.quickshortcut
2. Open quick shortcut maker and then scroll to settings. Click on it and then find com.android.settings.Settings$NetworkDashboardActivity (also easier to find it by typing "mor" on search bar. Click on it and then choose try, it will go to network and internet settings where you now can set private DNS there. You can create a shortcut for later use after that.
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Good finding!!!
If you want to use the 1.1.1.1 private DNS from CloudFlare, you can just get the 1.1.1.1 app which does it for you
donk165 said:
If you want to use the 1.1.1.1 private DNS from CloudFlare, you can just get the 1.1.1.1 app which does it for you
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It's not the same mate. Private dns in pie use DNS over TLS which is encrypted and more secure. Also you can use adguard dns in private dns to block ads so you don't need to use any adblocker app or even root your device to block ads system wide. To use adguard dns just put dns.adguard.com to that private dns.
stonedead said:
It's not the same mate. Private dns in pie use DNS over TLS which is encrypted and more secure. Also you can use adguard dns in private dns to block ads so you don't need to use any adblocker app or even root your device to block ads system wide. To use adguard dns just put dns.adguard.com to that private dns.
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Yeah that is true. Its a shame that MIUI doesnt allow you to set the private DNS settings. Im on crdroid so I can set the dns without any issues. Hopefully they patch it in
donk165 said:
Yeah that is true. Its a shame that MIUI doesnt allow you to set the private DNS settings. Im on crdroid so I can set the dns without any issues. Hopefully they patch it in
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Using the method i posted here works fine on miui 10.
radii said:
the option is turned on for me but does not allow wi-fi sharing or doesn't work for me does it work for you? I I've tried
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It seems to work fine for me. I did not enable the setting in developer option. Took out my sim card and then connect to other phone, check from other phone and confirmed the internet is working fine on on both phones.
The third icon from your screen shot is missing on my pocophone, I'll consider factory reset
donk165 said:
If you want to use the 1.1.1.1 private DNS from CloudFlare, you can just get the 1.1.1.1 app which does it for you
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Private DNS on setting on any PIE AOSP or any PIE Roms is systemwide.
The app itself only the application is affected and by using vpn.
The app is useless if you have the settings available on your device.
On xiaomi.eu when i press DNS the settings app crashes so i cannot set it.
Thanks, works fine here. But seems like I can't connect to internet when using CloudFare dns so I changed to Adguard and it works fine. Both wifi and data has no connection after connecting to CloudFare dns. Btw good sharing!
I'm on crDroid so the private DNS settings work fine for me I've attached a screenshot of the settings I'm using, might be helpful if that menu is available on your ROM
Forgot to attach
Hi...
if i already change to private dns... Will it stick after restart device?
and why i cannot create a shortcut to that setting. ?
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MFAR198 said:
Thanks, works fine here. But seems like I can't connect to internet when using CloudFare dns so I changed to Adguard and it works fine. Both wifi and data has no connection after connecting to CloudFare dns. Btw good sharing!
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That's cause it's cloudflare not cloudfare.
1dot1dot1dot1.cloudlfare-dns.com
Negi9 said:
That's cause it's cloudflare not cloudfare.
1dot1dot1dot1.cloudlfare-dns.com
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Yeah, my bad. Forgot the 'l'. Like missing a semicolon in a coding ?
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EDIT:
I checked again today and my IP is changing to the remote location. I haven't received any OS update so I'm pretty sure that something shady is happening here. I'd recommend installing Lineage OS or other reputable AOSP-based ROM as soon as an official release is made.
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Try this:
Install a VPN application (I tried ExpressVPN) and check your public IP (whatismyip.com or similar). Use an incognito tab to avoid caching details.
Now run the VPN.
Check your public IP. Close the brower, or use a different browser and check whatismyip.com again.
The IP has not changed.
Traffic is not routed down the VPN. This gives users a false sense of security whilst their traffic is completely exposed.
So far I've tried a couple of VPN applications, this is a good reason to flash lineage OS. No idea if this affected MIUI 9.6, I haven't tested that. Flaw exists in MIUI 10.0.4.0
Hi
I've test vpn with OpenVPN on miui 10 (beta) and it's working without bug.
Im on stock miui 10 android 8.1 global rom.
I too have this issue when i run nordvpn and connect to an international server.
IP address doesnt change even after a successful connection.
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I've test vpn with OpenVPN on miui 10 (beta) and it's working without bug.
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Maybe this is only on MIUI 10 final (not beta). I'm really surprised that this passed Google CTS, this is a serious bug and security risk.
chandanbs said:
Im on stock miui 10 android 8.1 global rom.
I too have this issue when i run nordvpn and connect to an international server.
IP address doesnt change even after a successful connection.
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Yep. I've tried two providers myself and both exhibit the same problem.
Yep, tested on Miui 10 beta - 8.11.8 - using torguard.
My IP address is changed. Working fine on the beta...
Installed 1.1.1.1 by cloudfare, status shows connected thru VPN but ip address is not masked. Serious flaw
sanjay0501 said:
Installed 1.1.1.1 by cloudfare, status shows connected thru VPN but ip address is not masked. Serious flaw
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dns and ip aren't the same.
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dns and ip aren't the same.
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Yup, I believe that the 1.1.1.1 app is a DNS-changer, not a VPN client. Traffic is not tunneled through a private network using this app.
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I've test vpn with OpenVPN on miui 10 (beta) and it's working without bug.
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When you receive the final update please let us know what you find. Also, which OpenVPN client app are you using?
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Yup, I believe that the 1.1.1.1 app is a DNS-changer, not a VPN client. Traffic is not tunneled through a private network using this app.
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It is a DNS changer but routing network through its DNS and works as a VPN.
Infact notification shade displays VPN symbol also.
I'm on MIUI 10 Stable and using OpenVPN for Android app without any issues.
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I'm on MIUI 10 Stable and using OpenVPN for Android app without any issues.
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Can u check Ur IP address thru whatsmyip.com if it is changed ?
I tried openvpn and connected to one of nordvpn's spain servers. Golly! Ip address successfully changed.
The app that i used was https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.blinkt.openvpn
VPN is not working! I use adguard to block ads. It shows that the VPN is connected but no data is being routed through the application!
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VPN is not working! I use adguard to block ads. It shows that the VPN is connected but no data is being routed through the application!
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Working for me. All ads were blocked in dailyhunt news app.
sanjay0501 said:
It is a DNS changer but routing network through its DNS and works as a VPN.
Infact notification shade displays VPN symbol also.
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Cloudflares 1.1.1.1 is only a DNS resolver. It doesn't change your IP. A vpn and a dns resolver are two different things.
The symbol appears because you're routing traffic through 1.1.1.1's secured connection. Some phones display a 'key' logo , some states vpn.
If you wan't to change your IP and stay secured, i personally recommend Cyberghost on both the phone and pc.
Cheers.
I am on MIUI 10 stable with Jio mobile data.
Without VPN :
ISP : Jio
City : My Location
IPV6 address is available.
With TurboVPN :
ISP : Digital Ocean
City : Bangalore
IPV4 address is available.
So, i think it works for me.
Akills said:
I am on MIUI 10 stable with Jio mobile data.
Without VPN :
ISP : Jio
City : My Location
IPV6 address is available.
With TurboVPN :
ISP : Digital Ocean
City : Bangalore
IPV4 address is available.
So, i think it works for me.
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Can you post the MIUI release number? Mine was 10.0.4.0
I checked again today and my IP is changing to the remote location. I haven't received any OS update so I'm pretty sure that something shady is happening here. I'd recommend installing Lineage OS as soon as an official release is made.
Hello xda users.. today im facing a big problem..
I have op6 with rooted (magisk installed). oos 9.02
Ive installed latest adway 4.0.11. Everything works fine (adway gets permisions.. etc). But he does not stop the ads.
In magisk i have ticked systemless hosts same for adway in prefs. What i am doing wrong?
I am missing something?
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What i am doing wrong?
I am missing something?
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I haven't routed a phone for a few years now but I seem to remember Adaway wrote its hosts file to the system partition. And isn't it the way of Magisk to not write anything to system?
I use Adguard directly from Adguard.com. It just works, (apart from the odd time Oneplus closes it ,) and I ALWAYS have Google Pay working too - so no hassle at checkouts.
Ended up using dns66.. cant make adway to work..
zubyro said:
Ended up using dns66.. cant make adway to work..
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I have Adaway running on my rooted OP 6, but I'm not using that systemless switch you mentioned...
zubyro said:
Ended up using dns66.. cant make adway to work..
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Use AdAway v3.3. I have it working perfectly fine.
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I haven't routed a phone for a few years now but I seem to remember Adaway wrote its hosts file to the system partition. And isn't it the way of Magisk to not write anything to system?
I use Adguard directly from Adguard.com. It just works, (apart from the odd time Oneplus closes it ,) and I ALWAYS have Google Pay working too - so no hassle at checkouts.
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I agree with you. Adaway just doesn't do anything for me. Adguard just works, and it works very well.
On unrooted phones, the VPN adapter is used to reroute traffic. As I use a normal VPN permanently to prohibit carrier deep packet inspection, any adblocker relying on the VPN approach is a nogo for me as Android only supports one VPN connection at a time.
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On unrooted phones, the VPN adapter is used to reroute traffic. As I use a normal VPN permanently to prohibit carrier deep packet inspection, any adblocker relying on the VPN approach is a nogo for me as Android only supports one VPN connection at a time.
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I agree with you totally. I would much prefer your way of a permanent VPN and to block ads some other way.. However,
I need Google Pay to work all the time and not be in an arms race with Google;
I need to block ads;
I need a VPN that always has good connection speeds for downloads and not just a high burst speed for a few seconds..
That little list just won't work together. And that last point seems impossible to achieve - certainly with the many VPN services I've tried. I'm currently using Mullvad when I need security but cannot recommend it for speed
I use an OP6 with Android 9, OOS 9.0.1 routed with Madison 17.2
I have Google Pay, Adaway and my permanent VPN with OpenVPN.
I use NordVPN for which I pay but it's reliable and fast, allows multiple connections from my home router and my mobile.
Reliable and without any problems.
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On unrooted phones, the VPN adapter is used to reroute traffic. As I use a normal VPN permanently to prohibit carrier deep packet inspection, any adblocker relying on the VPN approach is a nogo for me as Android only supports one VPN connection at a time.
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Adguard works both in vpn or in proxy mode. But for proxy mode, root is required. Using Adguard for an year ans its always my fav adblocker.
If you're using Magisk, both Magisk and Adaway need to be set to systemless via the settings in each application.
For some reason Adaway 4.x just ignore the restart warning and then just press check for updates again and it'll start properly downloading the host files.
My Adaway has the systemless setting grayed out and not ticked. I'm using Adaway 3.3 from F-Droid which is the latest version, there's no version 4. It's not available on Google Play.
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I use NordVPN for which I pay but it's reliable and fast, allows multiple connections from my home router and my mobile.
Reliable and without any problems.
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Well and good for you. TrustPilot (UK) gives them only 5.8/10. There are some good and bad comments - as to be expected -but this is recent post. It chimes with my own experiences of paid VPN - more promises than delivery.
Extremely slow server
Extremely slow servers. Absolutely horrible app. They make it next to impossible to select a specific server you've used in the past and instead give you an unsorted list of thousands of servers to manually scroll through and try to find the one you want. You can search for a server but if you do it this way you can't add it to favourites.
They advertise as fast for p2p, yet my speeds are the slowest I've ever experienced with a VPN, including those lousy free vpn.
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I'm aware this is off-topic for Adaway; apologies to OP for possible thread hi-jacking; but if you are in to ad-blocking the next step is VPN
I use the app OpenVPN which gives me more control, speed of servers vary but I am satisfied.
Yesterday I purchased this Oneplus 6 phone. For the time being, I am not going to root my phone for sometime. I am looking for an app something like Adaway, which can work on my phone.
I installed Adaware, but it seems it creates a VPN connection, and there was hell lot of crap inside it. I need a simple solution.
just root it dude. Better earlier than later.
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Yesterday I purchased this Oneplus 6 phone. For the time being, I am not going to root my phone for sometime. I am looking for an app something like Adaway, which can work on my phone.
I installed Adaware, but it seems it creates a VPN connection, and there was hell lot of crap inside it. I need a simple solution.
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/app-dns66-source-host-ad-blocker-root-t3487497
You can try : https://block-this.com/
it work fine for me, without root
I use adguard but you need to buy subscription... I bought full license during black friday which costs me 10 bucks...
pegase1550 said:
You can try : https://block-this.com/
it work fine for me, without root
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This one looks great. Will check this for few days and let you know.
Pro tip without root with Android 9 / OOS 9:
Go to Settings >> Wifi & Internet >> Private DNS >> Enter Hostname: dns.adguard.com
This way, all systemwide ads will be blocked. This service is free and should work on any Android Pie device.
Deep dive here:
https://adguard.com/en/blog/adguard-dns-announcement/
Use Adguard app. It's awsm!
Or you can try Blokada. It's for free and open-source https://blokada.org/
youxing said:
Pro tip without root with Android 9 / OOS 9:
Go to Settings >> Wifi & Internet >> Private DNS >> Enter Hostname: dns.adguard.com
This way, all systemwide ads will be blocked. This service is free and should work on any Android Pie device.
Deep dive here:
https://adguard.com/en/blog/adguard-dns-announcement/
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One more link on this. Seems like Chrome browser has an "async" DNS flag that goes AROUND your dns-based blocker, and there is a way to disable it:
Code:
https://www.reddit.com/r/Android/comments/aa79e9/there_is_no_need_for_adblocker_on_pie_we_have/
Pundy said:
Use Adguard app. It's awsm!
Or you can try Blokada. It's for free and open-source https://blokada.org/
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I'm rooted but i used blockada too.
No problem.
youxing said:
Pro tip without root with Android 9 / OOS 9:
Go to Settings >> Wifi & Internet >> Private DNS >> Enter Hostname: dns.adguard.com
This way, all systemwide ads will be blocked. This service is free and should work on any Android Pie device.
Deep dive here:
https://adguard.com/en/blog/adguard-dns-announcement/
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Works with data and wifi hotspots for me! Game changer .... Thanks! ?
Not used it for a while but I found DNS66 worked well without root.
Hi, quick question, is there an app (non-root) which removes ads in facebook messenger ?
Thanks
imaGine00 said:
Hi, quick question, is there an app (non-root) which removes ads in facebook messenger ?
Thanks
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Use Facebook messenger lite. No ads.
youxing said:
Pro tip without root with Android 9 / OOS 9:
Go to Settings >> Wifi & Internet >> Private DNS >> Enter Hostname: dns.adguard.com
This way, all systemwide ads will be blocked. This service is free and should work on any Android Pie device.
Deep dive here:
https://adguard.com/en/blog/adguard-dns-announcement/
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Was using blockthis and quite satisfied, now using this. Thnks for sharing.
youxing said:
Pro tip without root with Android 9 / OOS 9:
Go to Settings >> Wifi & Internet >> Private DNS >> Enter Hostname: dns.adguard.com
This way, all systemwide ads will be blocked. This service is free and should work on any Android Pie device.
Deep dive here:
https://adguard.com/en/blog/adguard-dns-announcement/
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Amazing! No need for AdAway anymore! Love it!
Thank you very much!
I use blokada and its by far better than blockthis
Link https://blokada.org/index.html
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youxing said:
Pro tip without root with Android 9 / OOS 9:
Go to Settings >> Wifi & Internet >> Private DNS >> Enter Hostname: dns.adguard.com
This way, all systemwide ads will be blocked. This service is free and should work on any Android Pie device.
Deep dive here:
https://adguard.com/en/blog/adguard-dns-announcement/
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Does this prevents free app's inside ads eighter?
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many suggestions here. which is the best as a no root ad blocker for Android that removes ads in apps and browsers?
LuthorKid said:
I use blokada and its by far better than blockthis
Link https://blokada.org/index.html
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Does this by chance block YouTube ads? I have been using dns66 since I am not rooted and it works pretty well other than YouTube.
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Does this by chance block YouTube ads? I have been using dns66 since I am not rooted and it works pretty well other than YouTube.
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IT seems to for me. The easiest fix for adverts I've seen.
The next method allows us to block ads in Android without to installing any additional software. It's working on any android device working with Android 9 Pie and above.
How to do it:
Go to Settings => Connections => More connection settings => Private DNS.
Check Private DNS provider hostname
Then you can use some of the rest. The first one is recommended.
dns.adguard.com
dns-family.adguard.com
dot-de.blahdns.com
Another DNS that you can check is NextDNS. It's free to use and provide some nice features on their website.
How to block ads in Google Chrome
The DNS method works also for Google Chrome, but you need to change something to make it work.
Open Chrome, type in chrome://flags
Then search for async DNS resolver (#enable-async-dns) and choose disabled in the drop-down menu. Otherwise, chrome could use a built-in DNS resolver which does not block ads.
Source: Reddit
wow, thanks
So it works only in Pie or will it work in Oreo also?
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So it works only in Pie or will it work in Oreo also?
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Only for Pie.
Thanks, I have a questions
1. can i choose only one dns address?
2. in chrome i should choose enable or disable?
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Thanks, I have a questions
1. can i choose only one dns address?
2. in chrome i should choose enable or disable?
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1. Yes
2. Disabled
Cheers for this it works great.
Try Blokada. Does even more. My personal tip.
I dont understand this one? System wide ads?
Guys,
Loving my Nord, only had for a few days and not rooted yet, so using Nord VPN to try and block Chrome ads.
However, despite it working flawlessly on other devices, Nord just won't block ads on any site on my OPN.
I'm using the latest apk from Nords website, and got Cybersec enabled. Any ideas??
Nope but in case you want to try something else, I am using dns66 and that works perfectly. I usually root and use adaway. But I wanted to try a non root solution at least untill I decide to root.
Blokada works as well without root
Thanks both.
I usually root and use Adaway too. But I'm a paid Nord VPN subscriber and really would have expected it to work as advertised, but seems to block absolutely nothing just now.
nstirton said:
Thanks both.
I usually root and use Adaway too. But I'm a paid Nord VPN subscriber and really would have expected it to work as advertised, but seems to block absolutely nothing just now.
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Have you enabled "private dns" on the phone? It might override the adblocking features of Nord VPN. Usually a lot of adblocking blocks by mapping for instance ads.facebook.com to 127.0.0.1 via DNS. But if you enable private DNS on the phone it's not using Nord VPNs DNS but the private DNS supplier via https.
Thanks for the tip, but no not using a custom DNS.
I guess on other phones I've not relied on the VPNs ad blocking abilities as I've always been rooted using Adaway.
Maybe it's just really bad at blocking ads - ie none at all?!
So, for what it's worth, finally have this fixed....
Whilst I hadn't set up a private / custom DNS, it seems that since I copied over settings from my previous phone (PH-1 R.I.P.) there WAS a redirect in place. I'd only checked DNS within the VPN, not on the phone.
So, VPN active and ads gone!