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[Android Apps and Games] avatar_adg:
Status report

1. The issue with Samsung power saving mode was not really fixed in v2.6. It appears that we've made a very stupid mistake, something like that (pseudo-code):

if (networkAvailable) { return "network NOT available" }

That's why even if you turn battery optimizations OFF for Adguard it would pause protection anyway.

Build with a fix of that bug:

https://github.com/AdguardTeam/AdguardForAndroid/files/371503/adguard.apk.zip

2. Youtube ads.

I've spent all the day on trying to figure out what's going on. It seems that YT app has two types of video players. Default player uses VAST protocol to get ads and we have no problems with blocking it.

The situation with the second player type is complicated. I still don't understand how does it receive the ads metadata (e.g. a video ad identifier). It's just at some moment I see a tracking request signalling about video ad impression and that's all.

It think that these ads metadata is cached somewhere else, not inside YT app cache. My guess is that it is somewhere inside "google services framework", i'll try to prove it tomorrow.
[Android Apps and Games] shaarky:
[MENTION=6150471]avatar_adg[/MENTION], to enable Anti-adblock, is it enough just to enable Anti-AdBock Killer | Reek filter ?

Eg. on some pages I get on my mobile warning but on browsers using documented method https://github.com/reek/anti-adblock-killer - not at all - for example www.mesec.cz .

Thank you.
[Android Apps and Games] avatar_adg:
You could also use our "Annoyances filter" as well.

Without AAK userscript it can't help with some websites. One day we'll add userscripts support to Adguard.
[Android Apps and Games] sonjohn1:
Can anyone explain to me what all the foreign security certificates are in Adguard and why should they all be activated in my settings? It has become obvious I don't understand how to set it up for my situation. I'm using default settings and I am seeing a warning that unknown sources could be monitoring my connection. I am on the paid version. A little help would be appreciated.
[Android Apps and Games] penfold:
It's happening quite frequently when I boot my phone or when it switches from data to wifi and vice versa that ads start getting through and I have to toggle filtering off and on again.
[Android Apps and Games] willcor:
hi ,

firstly I am not so technically up to date, with all fine points

but will try and explain.

in short ,(this is how i understand matter )

If you want to block Adverts etc on HTTPS eg YouTube

you need to enable VPN in Adguard settings .You also have to have lockscreen enabled on your device.

Adguard installs a user security certificate on your device.

This will enable Adguard to block adverts etc on HTTPS etc .(I believe there is now some issues about this procedure in Android N version .The Adguard team

is working on issues..,?)

Normally when you reboot you will see you device

give you a warning about 3rd party monitoring

your device..etc This is normal.

Ignore it or disable VPN plus delete Adguard Security certificate etc if you don't "fancy this warning or are worried etc .

Someone correct me if i explained wrong .

Good luck
[Android Apps and Games] Rich Rich:
Thanks for looking into the YouTube ads. I agree with what you are saying. Some video ads are blocked and other types are let through.

TheSmokingTire is the main channel that I get ads from if you are testing.
[Android Apps and Games] avatar_adg:
These are not "foreign" certificates:)

Generally, HTTPS traffic is encrypted, so we can't simply look inside and remove ads from it. So, to block encrypted ads we first need to decrypt HTTPS. To do it AG generates this certificate you installed. But don't worry, your outgoing traffic remains encrypted.

Here is a quote from our blog regarding HTTPS security:
[Android Apps and Games] sonjohn1:
Thanks to everyone for the quick explanations. This is all new to me and I appreciate any help given. It looks like Adguard is going to be the perfect solution so I don't have to root my phone.
[Android Apps and Games] janbazz:
Lets try this on my MOTO G & see the results . Let you know the results later
[Android Apps and Games] silvertrain78:
[MENTION=6150471]avatar_adg[/MENTION]

Just wanted to follow up with an issue I mentioned earlier with HTTPS certificates and the N Developer Previews. On DP4 & DP5 Chrome versions I was unable to seamlessly load HTTPS websites (due to untrusted certificate).

Anyways, for rooted users Titanium Backup allows Chrome to be uninstalled, making it possible to re-install as a user app. Since doing this I've been able to filter HTTPS content without any friction

Non-rooted users can use Chrome Beta or Dev
[Android Apps and Games] avatar_adg:
This change will soon make to the stable Chrome, so there will be no problem with HTTPS filtering.

For non-browsers AG now checks the target SDK version and in case of app targeting Nougat, HTTPS filtering is automatically disabled.
[Android Apps and Games] Johnny Wong:
Just to confirm, HTTPS filtering is broken at the moment on N DP5? I can see the certificate but the check boxes Install Certificate and Filter HTTPS Connection remains unchecked.
[Android Apps and Games] avatar_adg:
No, https filtering is OK in DP5. Could it be that you've reinstalled the app or cleared app data? In this case you should also reinstall the certificate (as AG generates unique certificate every time).
[Android Apps and Games] Johnny Wong:
Thanks for the quick reply, no I restored Adguard using Titanium backup with the intent of saving my settings. I'll uninstall the app and start clean to see if it'll work. Will report back.
[Android Apps and Games] avatar_adg:
Anyway, the situation means that the app preferences were not restored properly. AG compares hashes of the certificates stored in preferences and in trusted user certs.

Another option is that the certificate in user certs was damaged while you updated from DP4 to DP5. I faced the same issue myself while updating from M to DP4.
[Android Apps and Games] spinedoc:
Any possibility of blocking ads in Waze? Currently Adguard doesn't block them at all. These are the ads which pop up whenever you stop.
[Android Apps and Games] Johnny Wong:
Yup, you're right, uninstalled and reinstalled fixed it. I was upgrading from Marshmallow.
[Android Apps and Games] avatar_adg:
I hope so. Filed a bug report, we'll look into it:

https://github.com/AdguardTeam/AdguardFilters/issues/2712

Should I really drive my car to reproduce it or there is an easier way to see these ads?:)
[Android Apps and Games] spinedoc:
Lol I'm not sure, I only see them when driving. Thanks for looking into it.
[Android Apps and Games] jineshpatel30:
Few problems with latest beta,

(Nexus 5 6.0.1..Https certificate installed...extra filters ... social media , annoyance & adblock killer ON & useful ads OFF )

1st i'm seeing "blank rectangles" in place of ads in many apps (it was seamless blocking before few days) {see attachments}

Some of Apps affected are.. Ampere , MX player, Times Of India(official news app) etc.

2nd ads are not blocked in "WPS Office" (open any word doc. & scroll down to end and you will see many ads...1st one is hard coded (i think) but others can be blocked bcz they won't apper if wifi is off ) {see attachment}

3rd Prisma gives "capacity overloaded" message every time with Adguard on, it works as soon as i turn off Adguard (so i put exception in firewall as workaround )
[Android Apps and Games] ianmacd:
It's sufficient to turn HTTPS filtering off for this app.
[Android Apps and Games] avatar_adg:
3rd issue is solved in todays beta (will be published in minutes).

1st issue, filed a bug report:

https://github.com/AdguardTeam/AdguardForAndroid/issues/735

Also could you please try to clear apps cache and see if it changes anything?

2nd issue, filed a report: https://github.com/AdguardTeam/AdguardFilters/issues/2733

Is that it? https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=cn.wps.moffice_eng&hl=en
[Android Apps and Games] jineshpatel30:
:good:

Clearing cache didn't help, at 1st it seems ad's gone but "blank rectangle" came back within a minute in both TOI & Ampere

Yep, playstore link is correct :good:
[Android Apps and Games] avatar_adg:
I'd like to add a couple more notes about some of this beta version changes.

[Changed] Adguard now counts DNS traffic towards a special "virtual" package named "DNS" #668

Let me first describe the problem solved by this. In the previous AG version you could not forbid network access by default and allow it for chosen apps. The problem was in DNS requests which are being sent from a "system" app (and not that chosen app you've just allowed network access), so these requests were blocked due to default firewall rules. You could solve it by allowing network access for "Android OS" package. But doing so you were also allowing it for all system packages as well.

[Added] An option to disable network connectivity when the screen is off #176

We currently use a very simple approach. If you disable "cellular when screen is off" and screen goes off, Adguard does the following:

1. All new connections are blocked.

2. All existing connections will be closed after a short timeout (30 seconds).

App redesign

Spoiler alert: you can take a look at the first mockup on github: https://github.com/AdguardTeam/AdguardForAndroid/issues/713
[Android Apps and Games] rajib4:
Encountering 'ad blocker on' notification on this site: m.economictimes.com

Please have a look...

Thanks and keep up the great work [emoji106]
[Android Apps and Games] avatar_adg:
We'll check it, thank you!

https://github.com/AdguardTeam/AdguardFilters/issues/2739
[Android Apps and Games] ashsahu:
even m. timesofindia.indiatimes.com and m. mid-day. com also gives anti adblock error.

these sites were added to github last month
[Android Apps and Games] avatar_adg:
Even now? It was updated one more time a couple of days ago.

If you still see an anti-adblock message, please comment on this github issue:

https://github.com/AdguardTeam/AdguardFilters/issues/2506

What for mid-day.com, filed a report on it:

https://github.com/AdguardTeam/AdguardFilters/issues/2743
[Android Apps and Games] ashsahu:
just checked, for toi it's working absolutely fine but for midday if you click on any article it redirects you to http://m.mid-day.com/madblocker.html
[Android Apps and Games] avatar_adg:
Should be good now.
[Android Apps and Games] aishakeys:
any idea when stable version will come out?
[Android Apps and Games] Daria Adguard Team:
Adguard for Android v2.7.211 RC

Previous beta versions:

v2.7.153 beta introducing $app modifier and Firewall screen redesign

v2.7.208 with many UI changes and compatibility fixes

Hello!

Following the Monday's beta version, today we publish a release candidate. Hopefully, it goes smoothly and will become Adguard 2.7 next week. Traditionally, a rather scarce changelog for RC.

[Changed] Allowed DNS requests for root user #535

[Changed] Disabled vibration for Adguard notifications #205

[Fixed] Disabling filtering for "Android OS" now fully excludes OS packages from the VPN #732

[Fixed] Idealo app compatibility issue #729

[Fixed] Upload doesn't work for Yandex Disk #736

[Fixed] ENOBUFS (no buffer space available) error #734

[Fixed] SSL whitelist no more can be applied to random domains #738

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] avatar_adg:
Next week I guess. If nothing critical happens with the current RC it will become the next stable release.
[Android Apps and Games] mariosraptor:
Hi. I have a Huawei P9. The app gets always killed. Is there any solution? Thanks
[Android Apps and Games] PirateLegal:
I can't change the firewall setting for any app. Just installed this app and I'm on initial trial.

Now it has blocked pushbullet and only disabling Adguard makes it work.
[Android Apps and Games] ashsahu:
so after few months again the issue of ads not getting filtered only 3g/4g has cropped. everything works fine on wifi. do i have to set any specific port in mobile operator apn?
[Android Apps and Games] FloGatt:
Add it to the list of "protected apps" so that the Huawei rom does not kill it.
[Android Apps and Games] Daria Adguard Team:
Adguard for Android v2.7.215 RC

Previous beta versions:

v2.7.153 beta introducing $app modifier and Firewall screen redesign

v2.7.208 with many UI changes and compatibility fixes

v2.7.211 - first release candidate before Adguard 2.7

Hello!

Last release candidate showed several non-critical bugs, which, however, had to be eliminated before the release. We hope this RC will fix all the existing bugs and will not bring any new ones.

Changelog

[Changed] com.samsung.syncservice added to exceptions #673

[Fixed] A notification about expiring license #606

[Fixed] Ad blocking interferes with videos in Mail.ru news app #711

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] avatar_adg:
Sorry for the delay and thanks to [MENTION=3013723]FloGatt[/MENTION] for the solution, I had no idea Huawei devices have such an option.

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I use pushbullet too and never had a problem with it.

Have you installed v2.6 or v2.7?

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No, as I recall we have fixed that issue thanks to you:)
[Android Apps and Games] rossimelthomas:
It seems to be cool
[Android Apps and Games] ashsahu:
yes, we had fixed it however since last few days the same issue has cropped up again.

i even updated my adguard version to 2.7.220 but still ads are showing
[Android Apps and Games] avatar_adg:
Hm, could you please send me the logs again? I'll need the customer ID to find your ticket.
[Android Apps and Games] Gawd:
Only problem is with YouTube now. I know I can block that too by using an Xposed module, but I just don't want to flash Xposed. Adguard blocks some of the ads like one on the home page of the YouTube app and some more but the ads present in the beginning of the video and in between the videos are let through. Any workaround without degrading the YouTube App version?
[Android Apps and Games] AndroidHtc101:
I've downgraded my YouTube and still see the watch next tabs.

I don't think there is a way around blocking YouTube because they seem to be in the framework on Android if I understand this correctly?

YouTube have some of the most annoying loud ads I've seen. Be great if we could block them but they keep changing the algorithm.
[Android Apps and Games] ashsahu:
yes, i have sent it

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id is 1207562
[Android Apps and Games] the stranger94:
Why don't make the new widget in material design change color like the old one when block adguard?

Shot by Z3C
[Android Apps and Games] thedicemaster:
because it's not a widget, it's a shortcut.

and a shortcut icon can't be changed once it's placed.
[Android Apps and Games] the stranger94:
But the old one is a widget and does it, maybe change graphic of the old one can be a solution?

Shot by Z3C
[Android Apps and Games] godly967:
Since we can import lists now, does anyone have any good custom ad blocking lists they can share?
[Android Apps and Games] milojoseph:
+1
[Android Apps and Games] Sy1ar:
Hi There, Thanks for the app

Just want to know one thing, how can I hide the Adguard check on chrome, visited a news article on Times of India and got the disable ad block message (Screenshot attached)

P.S Can view the article on PC with Adguard turned on
[Android Apps and Games] avatar_adg:
Not really. There're two reasons for YT issues:

1. They serve ads from the same servers which are used for serving content (and that's why we cannot simply block access to these servers).

2. Ads metadata is a part of the video metadata response and it is encrypted.

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Is it back again? They change the anti-adblock code frequently, last time we have fixed it 3 days ago:

https://github.com/AdguardTeam/AdguardFilters/issues/2506

Could you please check filters updates first and see if the issue is still there?

Also you can simply add timesofindia.com to the whitelist.

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For me it works to downgrade to April's version of Youtube. Please note that this is a temporary solution anyway. After Android Nougat upgrade AG won't be able to decrypt YT traffic at all.

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Huh, yep, the problem may be in the APN proxy port, I've reopened the old issue:

https://github.com/AdguardTeam/AdguardForAndroid/issues/432
[Android Apps and Games] Sy1ar:
All the filters are updated, still see the anti block post. What's difference in PC and mobiles filter, because it is not detected on PC.

I use adguard to block ads, no point in whitelisting it.
[Android Apps and Games] aishakeys:
getting ads on youtube again sadly was working for awhile
[Android Apps and Games] Gawd:
Uh-huh

Dev be tricky
[Android Apps and Games] shaarky:
On PC you are probably using combination of AntiAdblock script with filter, not only filter itself which is the case of AdGuard. Maybe in the future even better support of antiadblock will be incorporated based on message from avatar_adg.
[Android Apps and Games] sonjohn1:
OK, this is a newb question.

Is it possible to run AdGuard on a Gli mini router with OPENVPN & OPENWRT pre installed. I want to use it as ethernet connection to a smart TV. As you can see I don't know much about networks or VPN's.
[Android Apps and Games] RED ZMAN:
Anyone else running into problems using this while trying to use Google's new Duo video messaging app?

I found you need to turn this off to get your phone number verified and you cannot place a call or receive one while this is on either.
[Android Apps and Games] catman51:
No problem here. It worked for me with Adguard activated.
[Android Apps and Games] RED ZMAN:
I tried for about 20 hours with adguard and the https filtering on, it would never send the verification message and said there was no connectivity. I turned it off and it sent and received the message immediately.

I then turned adguard back on and tried to make a call and it would not go through, as soon as I turned it off I received a call and was able to place a call.
[Android Apps and Games] RED ZMAN:
I figured out a way around it.

Menu/Settings/Apps & Statistics

Scroll to Duo.

Uncheck the box for enabled.
[Android Apps and Games] milojoseph:
Thanks man also, ad guard conflict with users with 2 step verification enabled. But I'm glad duo works now
[Android Apps and Games] milojoseph:
Also
[Android Apps and Games] avatar_adg:
Nope, here is no way you can run AG app on a router.

However, you can set up your router to use Adguard DNS.

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@RED ZMAN [MENTION=4852315]milojoseph[/MENTION]

Thank you! Filed a bug report:

https://github.com/AdguardTeam/AdguardForAndroid/issues/753

Until it's fixed you'd better turn AG off for that app (Settings -> Apps & Statistics -> Google Duo -> uncheck "Enabled").
[Android Apps and Games] rajib4:
[MENTION=6150471]avatar_adg[/MENTION] Not able to block ads from an app called 'Naptime'

Here is the play store link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.franco.doze
[Android Apps and Games] bloodsuckingcomputer:
Dear adguard,

I would like to ask you to include vpn feature inside your adblock app, because it is not possible to have 2 vpn app running simultaneously, and the level of website blocking in this place that I'm living is so god damn frustrating.

As I own your lifetime license, I wouldn't mind to add another couple of bucks to have that sorta feature. I'm sure I'm not alone.

Thanks adguard, your ad blocking is already so awesome, but I need this as well. Unless of course, if it is not possible.
[Android Apps and Games] thedicemaster:
this is adguard's solution for your situation, taken from the faq in the 1st post:
[Android Apps and Games] bloodsuckingcomputer:
I did that before I posted these, no automatic, I'm not rooted, manual doesn't work either. I just tried Opera vpn, they are good, but their ad blocking sucks so bad. Now, I imagine if only I could join the two, Opera vpn and Adguard ad blocks, that would be dream come true.

Thanks for your help.
[Android Apps and Games] ianmacd:
You can't tunnel one VPN through another on Android. You're going to have to root your device to enable automatic HTTP proxy mode, and use that in combination with a VPN. Adguard works flawlessly in this mode.
[Android Apps and Games] bloodsuckingcomputer:
That's the biggest hurdle, no root for marshmallow LG g4. At least not my model.

Thanks for your help.
[Android Apps and Games] ianmacd:
Understood. That's a pity. Then I suppose you have no choice but to wait for a root exploit to be found, or for your next phone; whichever comes first.

The ability to use Adguard with a VPN was the main reason I rooted my S7 Edge and I can vouch for the good operation of this configuration.
[Android Apps and Games] bloodsuckingcomputer:
[/COLOR]

Thanks bud, and I think I'll be rocking this LG for as long as I could, lol, and that's the main reason I began posting in this thread, to get adguard to include together vpn tools along for us, non rooted phones. :)

Thanks again, and you have a nice day.
[Android Apps and Games] avatar_adg:
We'll check what's wrong with it, thank you!

Github issue:

https://github.com/AdguardTeam/AdguardFilters/issues/2888

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Regarding the VPN question. I am a bit afraid of developing a full-scaled VPN solution on our own.

You see, there are a number of things that make this process complicated.

1. Complex infrastructure and servers all over the world. We have recently started Adguard DNS beta and even with DNS (which is simpler than a VPN) deployment and servers maintenance is pretty complicated.

2. Abuse policy. For instance, some users use VPN for doing illegal stuff. I have no experience with this sort of things, and, frankly, I don't want to get it.

Although it does not mean we won't do it. I am just trying to tell why we cannot do it right now. Also it is possible that we find and establish a partnership with some existing VPN service, this will make things easier.
[Android Apps and Games] the stranger94:
Since I update from 2.1 to 2.7 I've often this problem : when start to load a page appears this for a short time then the browser load normally the page.

"The connection was interrupted,

Network change Revealed "

Is it normal?

Shot by Z3C
[Android Apps and Games] avatar_adg:
This is usual Chrome reaction on network type change, for instance when device switches from Wi-Fi to Cellular or vise versa.

Do you see any patter with that issue or is it just random?
[Android Apps and Games] the stranger94:
No I don't see any pattern but I try to make more attention..

Shot by Z3C
[Android Apps and Games] joekerr00:
oops wrong thread

please ignore or delete this

:(
[Android Apps and Games] thedicemaster:
you can disable filtering for specific apps.

look under "apps and statistics" in the settings.
[Android Apps and Games] Mayday_XL:
With HTTP-Proxy, videos don't load at facebook (wifi), with VPN and wifi no problem.

*** Mayday@Nexus 6P ***
[Android Apps and Games] jerryn70:
Showing ads on Amazon.in and backdrops app.

Using latest adguard and filters.