Is there any alternative to ad block plus for device not rooted ( lollipop)?
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Adblockers modify the hosts file or use iptables to redirect ad URLs to localhost, which requires root access. I don't know of any that don't.
Tks
Adblock plus don't modify any host file , but apply a filter in port 2020 with a proxy on localhost.
On kitkat work fine , on lollipop don't work.
Think she is confused with adaway which does create a host file. All you can do uprooted is use the app you are to warn you of ads so you can take apps out. I use adaway but I buy apps when there is a paid version. If I'm not willing to pay I take it out. If they give me no choice but to have ads I block them.
fraussantin said:
Is there any alternative to ad block plus for device not rooted ( lollipop)?
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This: http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/adguard-ad-blocker-doesnt-require-root-t2958895
zerosum0 said:
Think she is confused with adaway which does create a host file.
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I meant that I didn't know of any that don't require root access other than the mentioned.
I all ready have adaway installed but chrome still has ads so I have been using kiwi browser for now.
Also in messaging there is an option to turn on RCS but I can't, has anyone had luck?
enable magisk systemless host in magisk settings, go into Adaway and enable and download updated host, force close Chrome and reboot
Bradl79 said:
enable magisk systemless host in magisk settings, go into Adaway and enable and download updated host, force close Chrome and reboot
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thank you, I thought I did that when I first installed it, redoing it worked.
Try Blokada DNS blocker, or run your own DNS blocker with PiHole and OpenVPN. No root required.
For the life of me I cannot block ads. I've tried adaway magisk modules and manually editing the hosts file. Only way Ive been able to do it is via VPN but I don't want to go that route.
It did work. Then I reset my phone and it now no longer works.
Any ideas?
miffymiffy said:
For the life of me I cannot block ads. I've tried adaway magisk modules and manually editing the hosts file. Only way Ive been able to do it is via VPN but I don't want to go that route.
It did work. Then I reset my phone and it now no longer works.
Any ideas?
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Have you tried systemless hosts in Magisk and then AdAway?
bp328i said:
Have you tried systemless hosts in Magisk and then AdAway?
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yeah, same thing. Still showing ads.
Ive used about 8 different versions of adaway too cos I know there were issues previously.
miffymiffy said:
yeah, same thing. Still showing ads.
Ive used about 8 different versions of adaway too cos I know there were issues previously.
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I'm using this version with no issues whatsoever. Not sure why it says that it was installed via the Google play Store...lol
Due to mounting issues with the current root solution on Android 10, Adaway doesn't seem to be able to either write to the hosts file or modify it. Has anyone found a solution?
Thanks....
floepie said:
Due to mounting issues with the current root solution on Android 10, Adaway doesn't seem to be able to either write to the hosts file or modify it. Has anyone found a solution?
Thanks....
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Really? Mine is working exactly as in Pie. I am rooted with magisk 19.3 and have systemless hosts module installed. Adaway has no issue writing to this hosts file.
clcdev said:
Really? Mine is working exactly as in Pie. I am rooted with magisk 19.3 and have systemless hosts module installed. Adaway has no issue writing to this hosts file.
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Thanks! Got it working. There is no module any longer, as it is a setting in the app itself - a setting which you just tap with no dialog, only a "toasted" confirmation.
floepie said:
Thanks! Got it working. There is no module any longer, as it is a setting in the app itself - a setting which you just tap with no dialog, only a "toasted" confirmation.
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When I click that checkbox, I got the confirmation on the bottom that says Adaway was granted Superuser rights, but the box doesn't actually check, and nothing changes. Am I missing something stupid?
Go to setting in magisk and enable this module, restart, and then adaway should work.
I've tried that. Got all messages showing up that it's fine. Rebooted and still see ads in certain pages.
Unfortunately best solution thus far is the AdGuard app but that's VPN and draining juice.
wbgenetic said:
I've tried that. Got all messages showing up that it's fine. Rebooted and still see ads in certain pages.
Unfortunately best solution thus far is the AdGuard app but that's VPN and draining juice.
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Just to make sure; you also checked the systemless mode in AdAway?
(after reboot to enable magisk systemless module)
If it blocks most ads you may want to add another hosts source.
Mother_Teresa said:
Just to make sure; you also checked the systemless mode in AdAway?
(after reboot to enable magisk systemless module)
If it blocks most ads you may want to add another hosts source.
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I have the same problem. Pixel 2 XL, Android 10. Magisk works, safetynet works. Adaway doesn't. The systemless hosts module in magisk shows as enabled, the tick box on adaway doesn't work (when I tap it nothing happens). When I select enable adblocking in Adaway it starts building the hosts file and ends with an error message "remount failed. Remounting the partition as read/write failed!".
airmark said:
I have the same problem. Pixel 2 XL, Android 10. Magisk works, safetynet works. Adaway doesn't. The systemless hosts module in magisk shows as enabled, the tick box on adaway doesn't work (when I tap it nothing happens). When I select enable adblocking in Adaway it starts building the hosts file and ends with an error message "remount failed. Remounting the partition as read/write failed!".
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Are you using the latest AdAway? Maybe you need to update the app itself.
Hmmm can I add other stuff to the hosts file? Sort of like easy lists for different languages like adblocker on chrome for PC? This might do the trick if possible.
hunfatal said:
Are you using the latest AdAway? Maybe you need to update the app itself.
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Version 4.2.9. F-droid says it's the latest
wbgenetic said:
Hmmm can I add other stuff to the hosts file? Sort of like easy lists for different languages like adblocker on chrome for PC? This might do the trick if possible.
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Yes, checks settings
So most ads get blocked but not all?
adaway forum to get latest version and gossip.
I also had issues getting AdAway running on Android 10, but managed to get it going eventually. I had the same issues as the others: "Enable systemless mode" checkbox was "toasting" but not checking in AdAway, despite tapping the "Systemless hosts" item in Magisk and getting successful-looking toast notifications.
Steps that worked for me:
Take note of any settings you have in AdAway, as they are about to go away
Completely uninstall AdAway. This means Force Stop, Clear Cache, Clear Data, then Uninstall
Reboot
Open Magisk Manager --> Settings --> Tab the "Systemless hosts" item. You should get the toast notification.
Install the latest version of AdAway (v4.2.9 as of now, as others have mentioned)
Open AdAway --> Preferences. With luck, you'll see that Enable systemless mode is checked already (pretty sure mine was). If not...maybe try checking it now.
AdAway should work now. Make sure to poke around and add back any customizations you used to have.
Hope that helps!
I stopped using adaway in favor of DNS66 for about two years now. Might be worth a shot if you're still having issues with Adaway
https://f-droid.org/en/packages/org.jak_linux.dns66/
HypromanGT said:
I also had issues getting AdAway running on Android 10, but managed to get it going eventually. I had the same issues as the others: "Enable systemless mode" checkbox was "toasting" but not checking in AdAway, despite tapping the "Systemless hosts" item in Magisk and getting successful-looking toast notifications.
Steps that worked for me:
Take note of any settings you have in AdAway, as they are about to go away
Completely uninstall AdAway. This means Force Stop, Clear Cache, Clear Data, then Uninstall
Reboot
Open Magisk Manager --> Settings --> Tab the "Systemless hosts" item. You should get the toast notification.
Install the latest version of AdAway (v4.2.9 as of now, as others have mentioned)
Open AdAway --> Preferences. With luck, you'll see that Enable systemless mode is checked already (pretty sure mine was). If not...maybe try checking it now.
AdAway should work now. Make sure to poke around and add back any customizations you used to have.
Hope that helps!
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FIXED : Did same twice didn't work untill i gave permission of storage to the app before launching it
driss.sadok said:
FIXED : Did same twice didn't work untill i gave permission of storage to the app before launching it
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I have done step by step and doesnt work, i've got android 9, but it doesnt metter still cant make it work. Root works, hosts i've checked with file menager is also full, updated sources. Checked with 3 browsers and i still see alot of ads...
smile20 said:
I have done step by step and doesnt work, i've got android 9, but it doesnt metter still cant make it work. Root works, hosts i've checked with file menager is also full, updated sources. Checked with 3 browsers and i still see alot of ads...
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have you enabled systemless hosts in magisk?
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have you enabled systemless hosts in magisk?
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Yes, in magisk manager, restarted system, then installed adaway, gave permission to storage before first turn on, then checked systemless host setting in Adaway menu, but it was already on, downloaded sources, restarted system and now it supposed to wotk, but it doesn....There was just one reason i've rooted system, and it doesnt work...
Try enabling the hosts before installing adaway. Are you using the fdroid version?
gvsukids said:
Try enabling the hosts before installing adaway. Are you using the fdroid version?
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This is how i've done . First enabled in magisk manager, then installed Adaway. I've downloaded direct Adaway apk from frdroid site.
Does anyone else have adaway working? I'm on global 10.5.10 and adaway says something about symlink missing and when I try to fix it within adaway, it doesn't work
If you use magisk go to settings and enable systemless hosts
Works on my OnePlus 8. Make sure you enable systemless hosts in magisk like other user said.
noloukos said:
If you use magisk go to settings and enable systemless hosts
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This is what happens when I enable adblocking then when i create a symlink it says this and has me reboot but after I reboot it says adblocking isn't enabled again so I keep creating a symlink over and over
I figured it out, I just rebooted and it eventually worked ?