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[Android Apps and Games] avatar_adg:
Adguard for Android v2.5.173 beta

Previous beta versions:

v2.5.70, youtube ad blocking has arrived

v2.5.123, tons of bugs fixed, added new ad filters

We are now very close to v2.5 release. Almost all of major issues were resolved in this beta version.

However, this release brings a very important change to HTTPS filtering. Now Adguard does not establish unnecessary remote encrypted connections until we are sure that this connection should not be blocked. Sounds good, but we have to make sure it works good enough.

UI

[Added] Add Bulgarian language: #444

[Changed] New material icon: #203

[Changed] (minor) Improved statistics detalization: #48

[Changed] Return "Rate App" button to "About" view in Amazon build: #232

[Fixed] Low level settings: selected text background is the same as text color: #260

HTTPS filtering

[Changed] Adguard now does not establish unnecessary encrypted connections: #313

[Changed] Clear expired domain certificates: #450

[Fixed] Handle incomplete certificate chains properly: #315

[Fixed] Entering HTTPS filtering settings section turns off AG protection: #473

[Fixed] An issue with HTTPS filtering in manual proxy mode: #467

Ad Blocking

[Added] Estonian filter: #468

[Changed] Optimized filtering speed: #470

[Fixed] Adguard does not filter "application/xhtml" pages: #477

[Fixed] Parser builds wrong absolute URL: #442

Compatibility with HTTPS filtering

[Fixed] Gas Buddy: #396

[Fixed] Snapchat: #469

[Fixed] Musically: #464

[Fixed] Yandex Drive: #387

[Fixed] Whisper: #462

[Fixed] Payoneer: #465

[Fixed] Amex Mobile: #466

Compatibility

[Fixed] Nekto Me app: #374

Other bugs and changes

[Added] Apus Browser support: #449

[Changed] Make HTTPS whitelist, blacklist and apps exceptions available in "Low level settings" so you can easily reset it to default: #457

[Fixed] Correct HTTPS filtering description in-app: #386

[Fixed] Unexpected app crash Context.getApplicationContext: #452

[Fixed] Unexpected app crash PhoneWindow$DecorView: #454

[Fixed] Crash when user clicks on "Alternative certificate install" button: #455

[Fixed] Crash in HTTPS filtering settings: #453

How to get the beta version

Apk is available here in the Downloads section.

Available in XDA Labs app

Github: https://github.com/AdguardTeam/AdguardForAndroid/releases

As always, we are looking for beta testers. Beta testers get access to all premium features in exchange for their feedback. Click

here

to learn more about our beta testing program.
[Android Apps and Games] mitch44:
There is a issue with one of the filters with the game townsmen.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.hg.townsmen7&hl=de

You will receive daily reward from the game. If you watch an adverisement video you will get double reward. But the video did not load. If i disable Adguard it works. It's not a big deal, just wanted to inform you.

Gesendet von meinem SM-G925F mit Tapatalk
[Android Apps and Games] avatar_adg:
Thanks for reporting it! Filed a bug report:

https://github.com/AdguardTeam/AdguardForAndroid/issues/484

Btw, do you have https filtering enabled or not?

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Hm, I am not sure if we should fix this, as AG does what it is supposed to do:)

I guess disabling ad blocking for that app will fix this issue.
[Android Apps and Games] ianmacd:
I'm a bit confused now. If I want to reset my Adguard to the default whitelist, blacklist and apps exception list, do I overwrite the 3 lists in HTTPS Filtering with the 3 lists in Low Level Settings, or do I simply erase the contents of all 3 lists in HTTPS Filtering?

Thanks,

Ian
[Android Apps and Games] avatar_adg:
Just go to "Settings" -> "Advanced" -> "Low-level settings" and tap "Reset" there. It will reset all 3 lists.
[Android Apps and Games] mchlbenner:
Hi

Blocks 95% of ads witch is good but it is a battery drainer.
[Android Apps and Games] avatar_adg:
Not really, it's just what you see in Android stats. Due to app filtering Android counts the other apps consumption as Adguard’s, which leads to overestimation of Adguard’s share and on the contrary - underestimation of other apps consumption rate.

You can learn more about it here:

https://kb.adguard.com/index.php?/K...ndroid-battery-and-traffic-consumption-issues

In fact we're doing some testing now and it appears that Adguard actually saves the battery.

I'll publish results here when we're done with this research.
[Android Apps and Games] ianmacd:
Thanks.

I reset the lists and discovered that 4 Pics, 1 Word (de.lotum.whatsinthefoto.us) still immediately crashes on start when HTTPS Filtering is enabled. I originally reported this when the first 2.5 beta came out.

Similarly, SongPop 2 (air.com.freshplanet.games.SongPop2) still gives SSL cert warnings on start. I have also reported this a couple of times before.

Both apps are fixed by added them to the apps exemption list.

Cheers.
[Android Apps and Games] avatar_adg:
Hm, so it is not fixed with other changes after all?:(

We just could not reproduce these crashes on our side.

Ok then, I'll add both apps to default https list.
[Android Apps and Games] rbird2:
Yes https filtering is enabled.
[Android Apps and Games] rbird2:
Also found that AdGuard does not block ads in the "Postings (Craigslist App)" app (link to app below):

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.trixiesoft.clapp&hl=en

The ad is in the bottom of screen. I verified AdGuard was enabled and HTTPS blocking was enabled. AdGuard was blocking ads in other apps.

Using Beta version 2.5.173, 21 Apr 2016
[Android Apps and Games] chteh2008:
I found that when enable protection, wechat moments and sticker shop are not working, after disable protection, all work perfectly.

Using beta version v2.5.173
[Android Apps and Games] AbDo NeOs:
ty bro
[Android Apps and Games] Johnny Wong:
With Adguard enabled, the GoPro app is unable to control my camera. Fine as soon as I disable.
[Android Apps and Games] avatar_adg:
I am not sure if this is a VPN or ad blocking issue.

Does it help to turn off ad blocking for this GoPro app? (you can do it in AG - Firewall).

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Do you have HTTPS filtering enabled or not?

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Thank you for reporting it! Filed a report in Adguard filters repo:

https://github.com/AdguardTeam/ExperimentalFilter/issues/2036
[Android Apps and Games] Johnny Wong:
Still not working after disabling adblocking for the GoPro app.
[Android Apps and Games] AndrasLOHF:
How does this app affect Project Fi? I've been using it for a couple months now and now that I think of it I can't remember the last time I was connected to a Fi trusted network.
[Android Apps and Games] avatar_adg:
So this is likely to be VPN issue.

Try adding GoPro app to VPN exceptions (so that it's traffic won't be routed through the local vpn).

To do this:

Settings -> Advanced -> Low-level settings -> pref.net.exclusions

I suppose you're talking about https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gopro.smarty so add "com.gopro.smarty" to that list.

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As I know you can't use two VPN service at one time, so either Fi or Adguard.
[Android Apps and Games] chteh2008:
I have not enable HTTPS filtering.
[Android Apps and Games] Johnny Wong:
Adding the VPN exception fixed it, thanks!
[Android Apps and Games] avatar_adg:
Nice, thank you for checking it! We'll add it to the default vpn exceptions list:

https://github.com/AdguardTeam/AdguardForAndroid/issues/495

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It seems that the problem was in Mobile ads filter, some of tencent domains got there.

Please check filters updates in an hour or so, the issue should be fixed now.
[Android Apps and Games] chteh2008:
Ok, will test after update, thanks
[Android Apps and Games] avatar_adg:
Update on this issue. Yelp app crashes because AG blocks an ad request (recommended nearby restaurants and such).

For now we'll unblock this request. Filters update we'll be available in an hour.
[Android Apps and Games] rbird2:
Thank you. Looks like Yelp now works correctly.
[Android Apps and Games] bindi:
Hello, I am using the latest version of Adguard .359, and have most of the filters on (Based in ASIA). While it is working for most of the apps except two: First is Peel Smart remote, which is showing ads since the last update of peel. Second is 7 minute workout. Any reasons?

USeful ads is switched off in the settings
[Android Apps and Games] avatar_adg:
These two?

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=tv.peel.app&hl=en

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.popularapp.sevenmins&hl=en

How do these ads look like? Could you please check which ad network serves the ads? Usually you can see it if you tap on the small triangle icon in the corner of an ad banner.
[Android Apps and Games] bindi:
Yes these are the apps. On Peel it is from "Adchoices". On 7min workout, I can see the triangle but not able to click on it.

Most of the ads are taking me play market to install apps for local shopping websites based in India.
[Android Apps and Games] avatar_adg:
I suppose that these are facebook ad network ads.

Try adding "graph.facebook.com" to the user filter in Adguard settings and restart these apps. Please note that this rule will break facebook app so if you want to continue using it - turn AG off for the facebook app.

Another option is to use Adguard v2.5 and turn HTTPS filtering on.
[Android Apps and Games] bindi:
Thanks, that worked...Will also check 2.5 beta.
[Android Apps and Games] TornadoF6:
Hi,i just wanted to ask why adgaurd is taking up a fair whack of battery life on my unrooted 5.1 M9?Is it because it runs 24/7?Should i turn it off when im not using Chrome etc?
[Android Apps and Games] thedicemaster:
YouTube did that, not adguard.

android can't distinguish which app uses data(and resulting battery drain) when adguard is active, and will just "blame" adguard for everything.

at least a large chunk of the battery usage attributed to adguard is actually data usage from all other apps.
[Android Apps and Games] avatar_adg:
We will soon publish a research on this battery drain thing, comparing Adguard with Adaway and Adblock Plus.

Spoiler alert: all three improve overall battery usage, adaway worse than both AG and ABP.
[Android Apps and Games] TornadoF6:
Im not talking about Youtube,i know it is higher on the list then anything as i use it alot during the day.

My question was about adguard in general,as somedays when i dont use Youtube,with Adguard on,and lite Chrome usage,adguard is 3rd highest on the list,and i dont understand why
[Android Apps and Games] avatar_adg:
Short answer:

An article with all the details:

https://kb.adguard.com/index.php?/K...ndroid-battery-and-traffic-consumption-issues
[Android Apps and Games] Goku80:
Sorry if this has already been asked. Using s7 edge and everything works fine apart from my fingerprint button. It says due to a security policy and I can only thing of the security thing for https. Any ideas how to make both work. Hope I made sense.
[Android Apps and Games] avatar_adg:
Adguard for Android v2.5.196 release candidate

Previous beta versions:

v2.5.70, youtube ad blocking has arrived

v2.5.123, tons of bugs fixed, added new ad filters

v2.5.173, more bugs fixed, some performance improvements

We've just published a release candidate! If everything is good with it tomorrow it will become an official v2.5 release.

Full release notes:

https://github.com/AdguardTeam/AdguardForAndroid/releases/tag/v2.5.196-rc

Changelog

Languages and translations

[Added] Croatian language: #494

[Added] Vietnamese language: #493

[Added] Dutch language: #500

Compatibility with HTTPS filtering

[Fixed] SongPop2: #395

[Fixed] 4 Pics 1 Word: #394

[Fixed] OneDrive: #498

[Fixed] Moovit: #492

Compatibility

[Fixed] GoPro app compatibility with VPN: #495

[Fixed] Disa app: #499

Other changes

[Added] Add an option to disable splash screen on Adguard launch: #490

[Added] Add SRWare Iron to the browsers list: #488

[Added] Warn smartphone users about battery stats: #366

How to get the beta version

Apk is available here in the Downloads section.

Available in XDA Labs app

Github: https://github.com/AdguardTeam/AdguardForAndroid/releases

As always, we are looking for beta testers. Beta testers get access to all premium features in exchange for their feedback. Click

here

to learn more about our beta testing program.
[Android Apps and Games] jerryn70:
Moto x play dual sim

Marshmallow 6.0.1

Using premium version adguard

It slowing down the mobile data and wifi net connections.

Battery is draining quickly.

Do something for this prblm.
[Android Apps and Games] avatar_adg:
Let's wait a bit until samsung galaxy s7 arrives at our office and we can test all these issues:)

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How do you test it?
[Android Apps and Games] monx®:
great app by great dev indeed.

i've been testing this no slow down / batt drain.

btw i hv few suggestions :

1) import/export user pref/config (easier to restore black/whitelist after factory reset)

2) more user friendly blacklist/whitelist/exclusion/exception app picker instead of manually entering app package name.

3) special discount for xda senior member for lifetime premium subscription :p

u guys rocks! :D
[Android Apps and Games] avatar_adg:
We plan to implement a cloud settings sync so you'd be able to sync settings between all Adguard products (desktop, browser extensions, mobile).

Yeah, currently it is a temporary solution, we'll make it much better in v3.0.

Hm, that's a good idea, I'll think about it.
[Android Apps and Games] jerryn70:
Tested like this. Enabled adguard n done little browsing n downloads.

The speed was low.

Disabled adguard n tried , speed increased.

Battery draining was check by gsam battery monitor app
[Android Apps and Games] avatar_adg:
A few questions:

1. What device do you use? UPD: I see, Moto x play dual sim

2. Which websites have you visited?

3. What browser do you use?

4. Have you changed AG settings before doing it?

Basically, you can make it faster by changing "Filtering method" setting (settings - advanced).

There are three possible options: high quality (slow, but blocks more), high speed and simplified (fastest one).

In fact there's no drain. Gsam does the same thing as Android's own battery usage app: counts all apps traffic as it was Adguard's. That's why it seems that AG uses more battery than all other apps.

Some details here:

https://kb.adguard.com/index.php?/K...ndroid-battery-and-traffic-consumption-issues
[Android Apps and Games] jerryn70:
1. Moto x play dual sim

2. Fb xda some other sites dont remember their names.

3. Uc browser and chrome

4. Not changed any ag options
[Android Apps and Games] avatar_adg:
Try playing with filtering method setting.
[Android Apps and Games] jerryn70:
Will try n report back soon
[Android Apps and Games] aishakeys:
is final version out yet
[Android Apps and Games] ScOULaris:
Congrats on the final release! HTTPS filtering w/ blacklist is a killer feature that, as far as I know, no other adblockers for Android currently offer. Great work to everyone on the Adguard team.
[Android Apps and Games] aishakeys:
great release happy to have a lifetime license !
[Android Apps and Games] LeVvE:
I just tried the new 2.5 version and it's quite nice so far, I just have a few questions/suggestions.

1. In the settings every submenu is in capital letters but the new HTTPS filtering one, it should be "HTTPS Filtering" to match with the other ones for example "User Filters".

2. Would it be possible to have the https whitelist and apps exeptions list look and function like the normal whitelist and user filters? They are much easier to work with.

3. https://kb.adguard.com/index.php?/K...onfiguration-to-work-with-adguard-for-android Following this thing it completely ignores my whitelist and blocks everything, is this a problem with Adguard, Tasker or am I doing something wrong?
[Android Apps and Games] ianmacd:
I'm running Adguard in HTTP proxy mode on a rooted S7 Edge and not seeing any warnings, so the other user's issue might not be related to Adguard at all.
[Android Apps and Games] aishakeys:
does this block instagram and twitter ads as well
[Android Apps and Games] ianmacd:
Congratulations on the 2.5 release. It was a pleasure to help beta-test it.

One thing occurred to me today, however, that I didn't think about earlier. Excuse me if I'm being a bit thick here, but the various Facebook apps are all on the apps exceptions list, so no HTTPS filtering is performed for them. Well, if that's the case, then how can one of the big features of the 2.5 release be that ads are no longer shown in Facebook?
[Android Apps and Games] jaxf250:
Cloud backup/sync of white/blacklists is a great idea. Would also like to see offer of discounted lifetime subscription. Will watch this thread. Keep up the good work.
[Android Apps and Games] californicated:
As https-filtering is going final, what about gmail ads? :)
[Android Apps and Games] NeuBit Apps:
So this blocks ads while surfing? What about ads in apps?
[Android Apps and Games] thedicemaster:
adguard can block ads in most apps, but for the free version only web browsers(and a few social networking apps) are filtered.
[Android Apps and Games] calvin35:
Simply the best app I will ever have on any phone!! ?
[Android Apps and Games] NeuBit Apps:
Got it, thanks. Just curious, this doesn't violate any terms/guidelines from Google?
[Android Apps and Games] thedicemaster:
it violates the play store terms and conditions for developers, as apps aren't allowed to interfere with other apps.

this is nothing for you to worry about, it only means it can't be made available through the play store.
[Android Apps and Games] avatar_adg:
Guess you're right:

https://github.com/AdguardTeam/AdguardForAndroid/issues/506

We plan to do a huge app redesign in v3.0. These lists UI will be greatly improved.

What exact whitelist do you mean?

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No, twitter app uses SSL pinning so HTTPS filtering is impossible.

In future versions we may introduce an option to turn SSL pinning on per-app or per-domain basis, but anyway this will work on rooted devices only:

https://github.com/AdguardTeam/AdguardForAndroid/issues/472

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We mean Facebook ad network ads, not the facebook itself.

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We are running a 40% sale right now:)

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I see no ads in gmail app, do you mean the web version?
[Android Apps and Games] LeVvE:
The normal whitelist, not the HTTPS one. If I add a website on that list it doesn't work if I have Tasker enable Adguard. It doesn't show the adds on the website I have whitelisted.
[Android Apps and Games] rajib4:
No ads... but some issues on some apps I use

Hi [MENTION=6150471]avatar_adg[/MENTION] the recent stable release is working absolutely fine for me except for some issues I am facing.

1. One issue is that while playing Traffic Rider (playstore link) whenever a level is finishing/restarting a black pop up screen coming up (generally it will be an ad. I am not getting the ad on that screen but I have to close the black screen by clicking the close button 'x' to move ahead).

2. On an app called wave lock (playstore link) I am getting a greyish space on the bottom of the app (it used to show ads earlier, with adguard no ads but the grey rectangular space is popping up after I open the app after sometime).

Both of these issue were not there in 2.5.123 beta. I am not sure about the version which came in between.

I will PM you the logs as well the detail with you to debug. Attaching screenshot for the issues mentioned above in this post.

Cheers :cool:
[Android Apps and Games] 1leggeddog:
Cool but we can get adblockers now on Firefox/chrome...

What really sucks is ads in apps and your functionality to block those (which is the main attraction) is behind the "premium" :(
[Android Apps and Games] avatar_adg:
It could depend on the website and the way they show ads.

Could you please give me an example?

One more thing, do you have "filter DNS requests" enabled?
[Android Apps and Games] LeVvE:
sweclockers.com

Nopp I have DNS request disabled. It "shows" the ads but I can't see them, it's empty space.

If I enabled Adguard manually and have it running all the time it works just fine, but having Tasker enable it when I start Chrome causes this issue.
[Android Apps and Games] avatar_adg:
The difference is that with https filtering we block such requests in a more "gentle" way, returning an empty response instead of simply dropping connection as it was in the previous version.

I suppose the situation may change if we emulate an "error" response instead of the empty one. We'll check this:

https://github.com/AdguardTeam/AdguardForAndroid/issues/402

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Weird. Is it a home page? Does it behave the same way after you refresh the page a couple of times?
[Android Apps and Games] LeVvE:
Nopp it's not my homepage, I've tried refreshing, going to another page and then load that site again. Can't get it to show ads.

Normally the website shows a little banner at the top that you're blocking ads, that one goes away but the ad isn't shown anyway.
[Android Apps and Games] avatar_adg:
Hm, I just cannot understand how this could be linked with Tasker.
[Android Apps and Games] dabotsonline:
I am using Adguard on Safari on OS X ( https://safari-extensions.apple.com/details/?id=com.adguard.safari-N33TQXN8C7 ), but how does Adguard for Android v2.5 FINAL compare with Netguard? https://github.com/M66B/NetGuard/blob/master/ADBLOCKING.md
[Android Apps and Games] avatar_adg:
In terms of ad blocking capabilities Adguard is much more "mature" than netguard or adaway.

It understands ABP syntax with some our own useful extensions. Just read the documentation on how to create your own filter rules:

https://adguard.com/en/filterrules.html

You can choose from a huge list of ad filters. Some of them are maintained by us:

https://adguard.com/en/filters.html

Others are popular ABP subscriptions like easyprivacy, fanboys annoyances, anti-adblock killer and such.
[Android Apps and Games] rajib4:
Just curious, what's the problem in simply dropping the connection?
[Android Apps and Games] maheshhtc:
Others are popular ABP subscriptions like easyprivacy, fanboys annoyances, anti-adblock killer and such.[/QUOTE]

Noticed that once the power saving mode is ON then the the ADGUARD is disabled and once PS Mode is OFF then it is activated. How to bypass power saving mode to activate the ADGUARD. I use power saving mode always to save battery. I have NOTE 5 with Marshmellow
[Android Apps and Games] thedicemaster:
disable the "restrict background data" option in power saving mode settings.

or, if your phone has an option for it, add adguard to the battery saving whitelist.
[Android Apps and Games] californicated:
I thought you were aware of this. It's the app I'm talking about, see the screenshot I found on the web:
[Android Apps and Games] jerryn70:
Shareit is not working when adguard is on .

Need to disable adguard everytime to sent files using Shareit.

Any solutions ?
[Android Apps and Games] rajib4:
Instead of disabling adguard you can just try to disable filter ads for shareit from firewall settings in adguard. If it doesn't work that way then you may also try adding it to the exception list on HTTPS Filtering section.

Cheers :cool: