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[Android Apps and Games] thedicemaster:
are you actually noticing a significantly reduced battery life?

adguard can confuse android's battery and data meter.

because adguard redirects all data through itself it can make Android think all data usage and related battery usage come from adguard instead of whatever app you're actually using.
[Android Apps and Games] EP2008:
I've been considering purchasing a license, but I really can't get over the PER DEVICE licence, rather than a per account license. I have many test devices, and ANY app I've been able to purchase on Google Play will work with any or all of my devices at the same time - I'm a single user, so it makes no sense that I'd have to buy three or 4 licences ($50+ dollars!!!) to get them on my devices.

If this policy changed, then I'd have no hesitation, but this really bothers me. I can't honestly think of any other software that I own (other than Windows!) that requires a per device licence, and I spend hundreds to thousands of dollars on software for Android, iOS and Windows.
[Android Apps and Games] avatar_adg:
Beta version 2.1.212

Hey guys, urgent update for beta version users.

https://github.com/AdguardTeam/AdguardForAndroid/releases/tag/2.1.212

Previous beta version had incorrect TCP retransmission implementation so it could break large files downloads:

https://github.com/AdguardTeam/AdguardForAndroid/issues/109

New download link:

http://xdaforums.com/devdb/project/dl/?id=14797

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Here is a detailed article about what's going on:

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

It may be useful for both of us if take a look at Firewall statistics and find top of the most-consuming apps there. Or look for the app with too many blocked ads. I have seen a couple of times when some app goes mad because of ad blocking and tries to re-download ads every second.

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That's off-topic here, so i've sent an answer in PM.
[Android Apps and Games] EQ2000:
Thanks for the information!

Another question is regarding a couple of integrated Google services/apps and 2 standalone apps from Google Play. I noticed that all these apps/services have very high "blocked ad percentage". Now neither of these should show ads (I pay for premium ad free account regarding Truecaller and Authy is adfree). So I recon it might be internal traffic and/or they want to connect to statistics servers for analytics collection or such?

In the case of these apps they keep resending their data several times each day thus such high data traffic count becouse if I disable adblocking for each app the traffic data is drastically less and I assume it saves me battery time to due to these apps/services not "hammering the internet" connection. Would be interesting to know what is blocked for these apps as the firewall doesn't show connections established for each app (IPs/domain). Mobile has stock 5.1.1 Lollipop, non rooted (Xperia Z1), Adguard 2.1 Premium.

This is during a 6 day period. I might add that neither app nor service has created any problems for me. Atleast never noticed any difference with or without ad blocking enabled for these apps regarding functionality.

google Services Framework: Blocked 150 ads, 43.1Mb saved (95%)

Google Backup Transport: Blocked 378 ads, 10,9Mb saved (94,5%)

Google Account Manager: Blocked 366 ads, 10,9Mb saved (96,4%)

Synchronisation for Google Contacts: Blocked 236 ads, 6,7Mb saved (96.7%)

Google Play Services: Blocked 870 ads, 25,8Mb saved (95%)

Youtube: Blocked 218 ads, 6.6Mb saved (93.1%)

Authy: Blocked 54 ads, 1,6Mb saved (82,3%)

Truecaller: Blocked 4250 ads, 123Mb saved (98,5%).
[Android Apps and Games] Mkkxda:
Hello guys. I have some paid apps (Tapatalk, Apalabrados...) and Adguard is blocking "data.flurry.com" several times. I think it's an analytical service, but i'm not sure and maybe it could drain my battery. Has sense to enable Adguard with paid apps?
[Android Apps and Games] dmarden:
I think you need to evaluate that for yourself, case by case, for your own apps and make adjustments as you see fit. To me, that is part of the point of an app like this.
[Android Apps and Games] patrickdrd:
has anyone told you that paid apps don't have ads?
[Android Apps and Games] avatar_adg:
This is an analytics service indeed, Yahoo's mobile analytics to be precise.

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This is not just about ads. The amount of data being sent to third-parties is astonishing, regardless of whether the app is paid or free.
[Android Apps and Games] jineshpatel30:
#Feature Request#

Overall Speed as Notification Icon in status bar & Up/down speed as Notification, i think this is not that much difficult to implement and it'll give some useful info while keeping ad-guard notification alive to stop ad-guard hammered by doze.

Many of non-root users uses some apps to see net speed in status bar so adding to adguard itself will mellow down requirement of separate apps and save some resource usages.

Give it a thought for next version.

BTW it's been long time since last beta, so is it silence before storm ? :p
[Android Apps and Games] Mkkxda:
I agree. I was surprised even with known apps like Spotify Premium :eek:
[Android Apps and Games] dirtyreturn:
[MENTION=2172164]flipmode_11[/MENTION] - I am curious and maybe you'll answer, maybe not. Anyway, for the Blocked Threats, does it show what they are? Or what website they came from?

I am asking because since Adguard has been installed on my device, for me, blocked threats has never gone passed 0.
[Android Apps and Games] avatar_adg:
Yeah, this is a known bug and it will be resolved in the next beta.

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TLS/SSL is on the list. What about SMTP or SSH, we'd like AG to not mess with them.

It might not work, though. There was an issue with old Android versions that was preventing VPN-based apps from working when tethering is enabled (or vice-versa). It was fixed in Android 7. Also, I heard of some custom firmwares based on older Android versions that do not suffer from that bug. You can change the default behavior in AdGuard's low-level settings, the flag name is "pref.vpn.disable.pause".
[Android Apps and Games] flipmode_11:
Yes, I ALWAYS tick the box to prevent restart of VPN all the time, to prevent any leaks and security issues, should this not be on m by default??

I hope the new version is planned soon? This week? This month (Feb)? Next month? Otherwise I will downgrade. What version didn't have this BUG?? :victory:

Hmm, what I find strange, is I REMEMBER enabling access to Tether on another firewall app. Can't you essentially did the same? E.g. Root only, Galaxy, etc.

Please consider device admin functionality to further enhance AdGuard. (As per previous requests) :highfive: :good:
[Android Apps and Games] flipmode_11:
4 GB SAVED

24,316 BLOCKED

18 BLOCKED THREATS

Period: 1st Dec to 2nd Feb.

Basically you get zero information whether it was via 4G, WI-FI, USB, TETHER, etc... You cannot learn which app is the culprit being "dodgy".

You don't even know which apps are making the bulk of malicious server requests. There are ZERO reports accessible in-app. I've emailed the devs directly with lots of feedback, and some of the same above, to try and improve the core use and functionality, as currently you use AdGuard and must expect to have one hand tied behind your back...

The filtering is just as weak, if you select this month, it doesn't show overall up/down, blocked in, blocked out, apps w/ most requests / malware blocks, apps with most advert blocks, etcetera.

What is required instead of just a global log, is a per app log, so that you can see how many times each app has been blocked, what # of requests were trackers, were malware, and were blocked threats. But also show what subscription has triggered it getting reported. Then drill down further and see what specific issues are with each app, what data is being leaked, and should I find an alternative XYZ app.

Greater transparency required...

P.s. Lost my tab post data, so had to rewrite.
[Android Apps and Games] lonewolf98:
Hey Guys ! Sry for eve's dropping but I just bought this Adguards premium version..

I thought u guys could help me get the best settings in this app.. VPN add all kinds of stuff..

Looking forward for your answers :)
[Android Apps and Games] DavidXie:
Adguard can not auto-start when I reboot my Sony XZ Premium.
[Android Apps and Games] DavidXie:
There is the log.
[Android Apps and Games] Mkkxda:
Hi guys. I have a problem with AdGuard and Spotify Premium. Adguard blocks app. adjust.com and the music stops when a song ends. Also it doesn't work stop-restart or change a song when i do a double click in my remote earphones. Is there any way to solve this? Thanks

Enviado desde mi EVA-L09 mediante Tapatalk
[Android Apps and Games] dmarden:
Did you already disable Spotify Premium in App Management? As for the earphone control, seems weird that Adguard would be related to that problem.
[Android Apps and Games] Mkkxda:
Yes. If i disable Spotify in the app, all works fine, so it seems that Spoty doesn´t like Adguard :p
[Android Apps and Games] Goku80:
Thisisanfield app is having ads again. Can I provide anything
[Android Apps and Games] martingdiaz97:
A noob question here: what is better, vpn mode or proxy http mode?
[Android Apps and Games] Wrapp:
Sorry, I cannot answer your question (noob colleague), but I I'm also interested in the advantages/disadvantages of the different possibilities.

Currently I'm using vpn mode, but root is also available...

EDIT (just in case somebody else is interested as well):

Here's what I found in the adquard forum from an admin there:

https://forum.adguard.com/index.php?threads/vpn-mode-vs-http-proxy-mode-which-one-is-better.16155/

:

They (Wrapp: VPN mode and HTTP proxy mode) are almost similar in blocking ads.

Proxy mode is a bit better for the battery usage.

Also it allows you to use Adguard along with some other VPN based app.

On the other hand, VPN mode allows AG to have a better control over apps network access (it's good if you use AG firewall capabilities).

Also in VPN mode you can use "filter DNS requests" features or override system DNS.

:
[Android Apps and Games] BlackSalami:
Hi everyone. ?️

I've been using adguard for a while now, and from the looks of it, it works flawlessly used in combination with Adaway and AFwall+. So far, I'm not disappointed, so thank you very much for this app.

I have a question however : does the filtering log shows every internet connection of the device make, or just the ones that go through Adguard? ?️

It's maybe a little out of topic but I can somehow verify if AFwall+ successfully deny internet access from certain apps with Adguard's logs and Net Monitor. The results shown are different between the two, so if someone knowledgeable could answer...

Thanks again!
[Android Apps and Games] tossero:
Hi Adguard team,

Thank you for your hard work, I'm using a 4 devices licence and I'm very happy with it.

Battery wise on an android phone, what mode of blocking would you recommend ?

Cheers ~
[Android Apps and Games] Goku80:
Guys tried all the settings but still getting adverts in thisisanfield app. Think they redesigned the app that's why adguard seems not to be working. What can I provide for you guys? Many thanks and love this app
[Android Apps and Games] avatar_adg:
Hey guys, sorry for the late reply! I'm back finally.

Expect it tomorrow.

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According to the log, Android kills the app right after the first startup. This is something device-specific, might be some kind of "optimization" :(

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Only those that go through AdGuard.

Btw, I am not sure if AG can work along with AFWall. AG is basically a proxy server, so all the outgoing connections will be counted towards AdGuard. This is why we added our own firewall module -- to mitigate the compatibility issues with the firewall apps.

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I'd say default settings are okay for the battery. Also, try enabling DNS filtering in AG settings.

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Hi! The easiest way would be to file a report here:

https://agrd.io/report
[Android Apps and Games] tlf55:
Heyyyy, we're actually tomorrow :D waiting impatiently the new release to test it out
[Android Apps and Games] yochananmarqos:
Read the AdGuard blog. ;)
[Android Apps and Games] tlf55:
Yeah just saw them after you told me :)

but nightly build still have an issue with Rooted auto proxy mode.. after a while my wifi (which is still connected) doesn't receive data anymore, i mean i have to restart wifi to get internet on wifi again...
[Android Apps and Games] avatar_adg:
Let's repost it here.

For those who want to lay hands on new features so badly that they're ready to use unstable versions, we present AG nightly builds:

https://blog.adguard.com/en/nightly-builds/

Despite the name "nightly", new builds will be pushed once in a few days to that channel. For the first couple of weeks, we'll be pushing the new builds manually and will test it just a bit; later we're planning to fully automate that process.

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Is that something new? I don't remember you reporting that issue before. We'll need a full log (that might be huge) and more detailed description.
[Android Apps and Games] sliding_billy:
So 2017-Dec-01 is still the most current stable build right? Is there a new stable version being released soon. The post a few days ago about a new version being "tomorrow" made it sound like that was what was being discussed.
[Android Apps and Games] avatar_adg:
That message was on the nightly channel. We're about to publish a beta build later this week.

Release channel: the most stable and tested

Beta channel: passed the inner testing (and from now on -- features were tested by those who're on the nightly channel)

Nightly channel: untested (almost)
[Android Apps and Games] LOLFreely:
on OREO 8.0 AdGuard have critical bug all my application can't access internet wifi,3G .

this's clear when disable Adguard my application comeback to working.

i using HTTP Local proxy (Root Mode).

Thank you.
[Android Apps and Games] yochananmarqos:
Logs or it didn't happen. I've been testing AdGuard beta on Oreo since it came out last August and have never had anything like that occur.
[Android Apps and Games] tlf55:
I have the same issue as stated on my old post, some application can't acces internet.. And sometimes (like every 20-30 minutes) my Chrome browser even don't have acces anymore, have to disable protection and re enable it !... And what is more choking is that i don't have premium on this phone so Application that don't have acces to internet is crazy as it's disabled for app and only enabled for browsing internet in the settings..

I'm using proxy mode too

Here's the logs

Edit : to have internet acces to the specific application that normally doesn't have i have to go to "App settings" (sorry the translate isn't maybe the same , using the app in french) and disable the tracking for this app there.. which as i said is not logical as my second phone doesn't have premium so no ad blocking for app
[Android Apps and Games] Tatsch:
[MENTION=6150471]avatar_adg[/MENTION]

Issue in this forum with Adguard (using VPN method and https-filtering, Chrome as browser):

https://www.androidpit.de/forum/neue-beitraege

- Not possible to reply or create a new thread: Editor on page can not be loaded

- Not possible to mark forum as read

Unfortunately registration is required to reproduce the issue.

If test account is necessary, I will create it, but don't want to post the login data in public thread here
[Android Apps and Games] avatar_adg:
Got it, we'll take care of it.

Also, there's another way of reporting such issues directly to us:

https://agrd.io/report

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When you say "apps", do you actually mean "facebook"? :)

I know what's going on. Due to IPv6 filtering in proxy mode, Facebook believes that IPv6 is accessible even though it is not, and it tries to use it. We had the very same issue with the VPN mode some time ago.

I've filed a bug about it:

https://github.com/AdguardTeam/AdguardForAndroid/issues/1738
[Android Apps and Games] tlf55:
Not facebook especially but Twitter also, Instagram too, Facebook Messenger.., WhatsApp (this one works but have some weird delayed issue) maybe other but I don't use other app often to tell ...

Thanks I hope it'll get fixed soon :)
[Android Apps and Games] avatar_adg:
This won't be easy to fix in proxy mode. On the other hand, there are no such issues in VPN mode.
[Android Apps and Games] DavidXie:
Since the filter,Anti-Adblock Killer I Reek ,is not updated by its maker，would you wanna add some new filter and remove it？
[Android Apps and Games] DavidXie:
Hope you can overcome the restrictions of Andriod 7 and 8,and improve the power of adblock of Adguard.
[Android Apps and Games] yochananmarqos:
What restrictions are you referring to?
[Android Apps and Games] DavidXie:
Https filtering.
[Android Apps and Games] TrekkerVN:
I has same problem

You can change Access point name to fix it.

Simply in SIM card settings
[Android Apps and Games] superleeds27:
I hate to say it but I'm experiencing drain.

I've always stuck up for Adguard and told others that the battery drainage was never an issue and looking at the stats was misguided.

I noticed my phone had lost nearly 20% overnight. I'd took a full bug report and uploaded it to battery historian. Nothing out the ordinary was visible.

I decided to disable and uninstall AdGuard, thinking it could be down to the VPn being active all of the time. I installed Blokada, granted, this is DNS based filtering (I believe) and uses a local VPN too.

So far the battery has been slot better in terms of screen on and standby.

Has anyone else experienced the same thing?
[Android Apps and Games] thedicemaster:
could the assistant button be added as a toggle as well, for people who have the notification hidden?
[Android Apps and Games] DavidXie:
Although I select the "Notification without icon ,I can still see the icon.

Device:Sony XZ Premium,

Version : 47.1.A.12.75
[Android Apps and Games] BabylonDreams:
Unfortunately, it's not going to work on Android 8 anymore, we are going to change notifications soon

https://github.com/AdguardTeam/AdguardForAndroid/issues/1618
[Android Apps and Games] dmarden:
It works fine for me across multiple devices using the method I posted earlier in the thread.
[Android Apps and Games] DavidXie:
Can you teach me how to do it?Thanks.
[Android Apps and Games] dmarden:
Just read back to my earlier post on the subject.
[Android Apps and Games] DavidXie:
When I change the language of the latest Adguard ,the protection will restart.Is it a bug?
[Android Apps and Games] pgovotsos:
[MENTION=6090451]adguard[/MENTION] is there any possibility of adding parental controls to the Android version similar to what you have in the Windows version? Particularly looking to block disabling Adguard, and prevent changing settings.

Thanks
[Android Apps and Games] Revertron:
Yes, there was a bug which prevented to use DNS servers advertised by VPN server. We've fixed it, and the current beta has this changes already.

Can you, [MENTION=7187684]ianmacd[/MENTION], retest in with current beta?

Does the problem persist?
[Android Apps and Games] thedicemaster:
I've been having an issue where disconnecting from Wi-Fi by going out of range pauses adguard, without letting it resume automatically once reconnected.

it will continue saying that protection has been paused, and I need to manually resume it.

this has been an issue for a while, and is still present in the latest beta.

I'm using a Samsung note 8 (N950FD-PHN) with android 7.1.1

no root, running in vpn mode.
[Android Apps and Games] Dirk:
Promoted ads are showing up again on Reddit Mobile pages. This only started in the last day. Have they changed something, and can they be blocked?

Edit: Adguard team have fixed it. Awesome with the quick work! Thanks guys.
[Android Apps and Games] AdiSimpson:
No Problems here with XZP and 47.1.A.12.75. No Icon, like it should with Stable and Beta.
[Android Apps and Games] avatar_adg:
Most of these things are handled by the AdGuard Annoyances filter.

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This is what we were discussing internally and have not yet made a decision. As I understand, quick tiles are supposed to be used as toggles and not as regular buttons. On the other hand, you're right, there's simply no way you can use it when the notification is hidden.

I've filed a feature request about it:

https://github.com/AdguardTeam/AdguardForAndroid/issues/1764

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We're fully reinitializing the app so that every part of it was using the proper locale.

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Preventing changing the settings/stopping is what stops us from implementing this. On Android, we can do it only partly and it will be possible to circumvent such protection. That kinda defeats the purpose.

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Hmhm, I remember that issue, but I can't remember the details. Do we have it on GH? I need to refresh my memory:)
[Android Apps and Games] JustinYeh1999:
I'm using magisk for root.How can I move certificate to the system store?
[Android Apps and Games] yochananmarqos:
You just reminded me I was going to create a Magisk module to do this, but I completely forgot until now. :silly:

This module will move certificates from the user certificate store to the system store. It also removes the Network may be monitored warning.

EDIT: My module is in the repo now, download it from Magisk Manager.
[Android Apps and Games] YMatrix:
Hey,

Installed your module, the certificate moved to the system, but I am still seeing the VPN system notification. Anyway to also remove this without using the proxy method?
[Android Apps and Games] yochananmarqos:
My VPN notification now says Device connected to AdGuard. I think that's an Android limitation.
[Android Apps and Games] Dark_Eyes_:
If you have xposed, install my module (Dark tricks) and hide vpn notification.
[Android Apps and Games] yochananmarqos:
On the Google stock Oreo ROM, there is no notification, it's a thin banner at the bottom of the Quick Settings. Good tip for others, though.
[Android Apps and Games] Dark_Eyes_:
My module gets rid of this too ;)
[Android Apps and Games] yochananmarqos:
Xposed breaks SafetyNet. Thanks anyway.
[Android Apps and Games] avatar_adg:
If you're on the beta version, you can go to settings -> https filtering -> tap on the certificate status and tap "move certificate" there
[Android Apps and Games] JustinYeh1999:
If I move certificate to system store, Google map would have connect error. How to fix it?(HTTPS Filtering problem)

Edit : never mind. I find out that you can turn HTTPS filter off per app in Apps Management.
[Android Apps and Games] Dark_Eyes_:
Go to app management and disable adguard for maps. There are no ads in there anyway.
[Android Apps and Games] YMatrix:
Doesn't work on Android 8.0 (keeps crashing) . Do you have a version that works on 8.0?
[Android Apps and Games] Dark_Eyes_:
It should work on Android 8.0, but on AOSP or close to stock ROMs. If it doesn't, please provide logs on my thread. Thanks.