yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Android Apps and Games] avatar_adg:
Yeah, forgot about it, thank you!

When protection starts, AG checks if certificate is installed to the system storage:

if (RootUtils.isRooted()) {
LOG.info("Checking if our certificate is installed to system store");
boolean installedToSystemStorage = isCertificateInstalledToSystemStorage(rootCertKeyPair);
LOG.info("Certificate is installed to system store: {}", installedToSystemStorage);
sslMitmConfiguration.setCertificateInstalledToSystemStorage(installedToSystemStorage);
}

The thing is that having AG certificate in the system storage allows to circumvent Nougat's HTTPS filtering limitation -- apps do no trust user certificates by default.

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It does not matter as mere "RootUtils.isRooted()" call might actually lead to the root access request.

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Could you please let me know your customer ID (or email)? I'll check the support tickets.
[Android Apps and Games] bond32:
Dumb question - what benefits, if any are there to moving the certificate to system folder? I tried using "movecerts" https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nutomic.zertman

Is removing the pull down notification saying "network may be monitored" the only benefit?
[Android Apps and Games] thedicemaster:
it also enables https filtering for more apps under recent android versions.

some apps don't trust user certificates, but they will trust it if the certificate is moved to the system partition.
[Android Apps and Games] abhicrysis:
As the name suggests does it block ads in apps?
[Android Apps and Games] RED ZMAN:
Yes, and very well.
[Android Apps and Games] abhicrysis:
So it will block ads in youtube app as well. That's awesome.
[Android Apps and Games] thedicemaster:
depending on your Android and YouTube version it may not block all ads.

youtube is rather tricky, mid-video ads seem to be blocked but ads between videos and sponsored content aren't blocked.
[Android Apps and Games] Daria Adguard Team:
Adguard for Android v2.9.135 RC

Previous beta versions:

v2.9.111 beta fixing some networking issues and improving ad blocking.

v2.9.133 RC - reworking the User filter + other changes.

Adguard for Android v2.9.134/135 RC

Hello!

This is a bit of an unusual update report.

It all started when we had discovered a bug (a crash while updating from beta v2.9.111 to v2.9.133 on Android 7 and Android O) in the 2.9.133 release candidate. The fix was delivered in v2.9.134 yesterday (#1308), but the only way to check if it works is to release another update.

So, by this moment, we have version 2.9.135 as the latest release candidate, but if you are experiencing any problems with updating automatically, you'll have to download and install it manually (for example, from here). From now on, the further automatic updates should go smoothly.

PS: there is a temporary problem with uploading new builds to the XDA downloads section, hopefully we fix it soon. As of now, you can get any the relevant Adguard version from GitHub.

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] Stonkers:
Is it pointless to use adguard and adaway at the same time? Ive been doing this for months now.
[Android Apps and Games] thedicemaster:
adguard does pretty much everything adaway does and more, so there's no real benefit to having them both.
[Android Apps and Games] avatar_adg:
Hey guys, here is a sneak peek into upcoming v2.10:

New DNS filtering module

1. DNS filtering is now supported in root+proxy filtering mode

2. It now supports DNSCrypt so you can use AG to hide your DNS queries from third-parties, including your ISP. More about it: https://dnscrypt.org/

Once v2.10 is released, we will publish an open source DNS filtering app with DNSCrypt support. Not sure about it's name yet, maybe we'll simply call it "Adguard DNS".

Completely rewritten local VPN part (TCP/IP stack)

1. No more speed issues (there were some complaints in this thread).

2. VPN overhead comparing to the root+proxy mode is now irrelevant.

New outbound proxy module

This one is likely to arrive in the second v2.10 beta. AG will allow to easily add and switch between multiple outbound proxies (orbot, pia, whatever you use) through a quick settings tile or a notification.
[Android Apps and Games] ScOULaris:
Nice new functionality there.

Quick question: have you ever considered graduating the custom DNS servers from the low-level settings to somewhere in the main settings? I think it deserves more visibility.
[Android Apps and Games] HUYI:
not really, the app is useless in blocking ads in youtube, adaway did a better job and always will imo.
[Android Apps and Games] No1VIPER:
That requires root though. Where as this doesn't. Obviously if you're rooted use Adaway instead. This is more for people who don't want to root.
[Android Apps and Games] JRJ442:
Since when does AdAway block ads on YouTube? Oh I know, never. I used AdAway for years.
[Android Apps and Games] ianmacd:
Obviously? Hardly.

Adguard is vastly superior to Adaway in a number of ways, and that includes its use on rooted devices.

Adaway merely abuses /etc/hosts to blackhole domains via DNS. Adguard can be configured to do that, too (and without touching the hosts file), but offers a rich feature set beyond that, such as HTTPS filtering, complex filter definition, cosmetic repair after HTML removal, blocking based on network type, and many more features that make it the most comprehensive ad-busting software currently on the market, bar none.

Adaway is for users of rooted devices who either don't need, don't understand or don't want to pay for what Adguard has to offer.
[Android Apps and Games] bond32:
I use both, but only because I can't decide which I want to use ?

Adguard is definitely far more advanced and does a better job of blocking in my opinion. I have had snags, a slow down here and there. But nothing of note with adguard. Adaway also works, but not quite as well.
[Android Apps and Games] avatar_adg:
That's exactly what we did in the new build.

For those who are fearless and love to test new untested versions, here is a dev build of AG v2.10:

https://github.com/AdguardTeam/AdguardForAndroid/issues/1289#issuecomment-316101772

What's new

DNS filtering module

It is now a separate module:

* Simplified domain names filter is used for the DNS-level blocking

* Easy and convenient way to use custom DNS (choose from a pre-defined list or enter manually)

* DNSCrypt support (!). This might be important for privacy-concerned users, this is the only way to hide your DNS traffic from third-parties like your ISP.

* DNS filtering now supported in "proxy+auto" filtering mode

New VPN network stack

Our tests show that the new network stack performance is more than x3 times better than the previous. This means, that the overhead on supporting a local VPN tunnel is close to nothing now.
[Android Apps and Games] ScOULaris:
Awesome. I'll wait for that build to hit the beta channel.
[Android Apps and Games] superleeds27:
Same, I'd love to try it but no doubt there'd issues with this build!
[Android Apps and Games] Oblox:
Looking forward to 2.10 then! Sounds like some great improvements.
[Android Apps and Games] JRJ442:
[MENTION=6150471]avatar_adg[/MENTION] I tried that test build out and it kept saying VPN wasn't supported on my device. I'm on a Nexus 6p running 7.1.2. I don't have that issue with 2.9.135. I always use local VPN with no problems. Would a log help out or has that been reported already?
[Android Apps and Games] avatar_adg:
Was not reported yet so yeah, I'd like to take a look at the log.
[Android Apps and Games] wattsja:
I can confirm this (also stock/unrooted Nexus 6P on 7.1.2).

After the error, the key appears at the top, but adguard show it is not running. Also, if you try and install the old version on top, you are told the APK is corrupt and it won't install (re-downloaded to be sure). had to uninstall 2.10 just to reload 2.9.135 .. and the install took well over 5 minutes.
[Android Apps and Games] avatar_adg:
I think I've found the issue, the v2.10 apk was corrupted by the build process.

I'll update the apk to a working version, sorry for this guys.
[Android Apps and Games] JRJ442:
That's quite alright. That's why they're betas. If the new test version throws that same error I'll be sure to get the log for you.
[Android Apps and Games] yochananmarqos:
FYI, you can't install an old version of any app on top of a newer version.
[Android Apps and Games] wattsja:
I respectfully disagree as I have done it before with some apps. With the level of OS integration, I can see this one not working however.

It's all good now though. :good:

:highfive:

NO problem, I look forward to testing the new features when you get the new build up! Thank you for the prompt response, and continued work on that app!
[Android Apps and Games] avatar_adg:
Updated that build:

https://github.com/AdguardTeam/AdguardForAndroid/issues/1289#issuecomment-316101772
[Android Apps and Games] JRJ442:
Looks good so far. ?
[Android Apps and Games] wattsja:
It does work now.

However, when I turn on DNS --> custom DNS Server --> DSNCRYPT [Tab] and choose ADGUARD DNS 1 all web pages fail with a DNS error (DNS_PROBE_Finished_BAD_CONFIG). If I choose OPENDNS (under the DNSCRYPT so I assume it is still protected) .. it works fine.
[Android Apps and Games] avatar_adg:
Yeah, it will work okay in the official beta. Unfortunately, not in this build yet :(
[Android Apps and Games] Oblox:
So this new DNSCRYPT is essentially giving a normal 'anonymity' VPN service as well as ad protection?
[Android Apps and Games] bond32:
Not a scientific test by any means, and I didn't restart or clear any cache between tests so it may not mean anything. First line is Adguard off, using hosts blocking with Steven black list only. Next line is no ad blocking on at all. Third line is Adguard using proxy (root), dns blocking with Opendns server. Last line is Adguard with DNScrypt server 1.
[Android Apps and Games] vietchovui:
I use adguard 2.9 (beta key) with block ads in apps enable but I still see ads in camscanner app and space left by ads in podcast republic app. See attached screenshots.
[Android Apps and Games] yochananmarqos:
Did you check the Filtering Log?
[Android Apps and Games] pgovotsos:
The latest release 2.9.135 seems less effective against the ads in YouTube that show at the beginning of videos that you can skip after 5 seconds. I'm using https filtering and clear the YouTube cache.
[Android Apps and Games] spamkuba:
Hi Guys, I have Adguard 2.9.135 premium version. When Adguard is on and I turn youtube, application don't show videos - I have information: check connection.

Of course when adguard is off everything is working. Anybody have the same problem?
[Android Apps and Games] RED ZMAN:
Anyone else notice that the reminders issue is gone on the latest version? I gave up using them for awhile then realized I hadn't tried them on the last update. I've been using them for the last week, successfully.
[Android Apps and Games] macauf:
I am having the same issue here. Seems YouTube ads could not be blocked whenever upgraded to every latest version some time later. I tried either blacklist or whitelist option but still showing the ads.

Anyone can advise which performs better, blacklist or whitelist?
[Android Apps and Games] vietchovui:
Here is the filter log screenshots. I don't know its meaning [emoji23] . Please help!
[Android Apps and Games] yochananmarqos:
One of the connections Cam Scanner is making is where the ads come from.

EDIT: I just installed the app and neither saw any ads nor saw any connections to ad servers. Check the Filtering Log right after an ad appears and you should see a different connection than the one in your screenshots.
[Android Apps and Games] vietchovui:
Thank you. I'll give it a try
[Android Apps and Games] Daria Adguard Team:
Adguard for Android v2.9.136 hotfix

Hello!

Some users started to encounter a network error while using applications (YouTube, Google Plus, Facebook Messenger and some others).

This update is a hotfix for that problem #1334

We have published it to the beta channel.

It is going to be on stable channel tomorrow if everything is okay with the current build.

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:
It's not the same, it protects the DNS traffic, not all the traffic.

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Frankly, it looks like fluctuations.
[Android Apps and Games] Stonkers:
Can someone tell me why adguard is asking for root access?
[Android Apps and Games] yochananmarqos:
The auto-proxy method requires root as it says. Maybe you enabled it by accident?
[Android Apps and Games] Daria Adguard Team:
v2.9.136 - release

Hi! The latest beta update with the network error fix (read about it here) has been promoted to release.
[Android Apps and Games] flipmode_11:
AdGuard Feedback & Review « 9.5/10 » Advert & Malware Blocker + App Firewall & Filter

WHAT? :eek: [MENTION=962829]stylemessiah[/MENTION] Are you nuts?! This is the

best thing

since sliced bread!

It integrates *everything* required to protect you device in one application! The true application name should be

>> "AdGuard - No-Root Advert & Malware Blocker plus App Firewall & Filter".

FYI, the whole point of these systems is to Block: Analytics, Trackers and Advertising; AND Malicious Exploits, Malware, Parasites, Malvertising, Spyware, Hijackers, Phishing and Scams! I compiled a 7MB hosts file for this very purpose, and use it on all computers, servers, proxies, etc. I come across for work. But the downside is I have to maintain and update it every month, which is a laborious task... AdGuard, however, is idiot-proof and anyone can use and update it.

Thanks Dev! Daria you're a star! (: I have successfully replaced "NoRoot Firewall" and now I have the ability to automatically import block lists so I don't have to manually update Hosts files - brilliant! I paid for "NetGuard" - okay buy still rubbish. I even paid for "NetPatch" - terrible and complete garbage! Disappointed with competition!

Compared to NoRoot Firewall, I can now block apps when the screen is off. So if on WiFi or 4G data, apps can only use data if the screen is on, for example. Plus I can be notified of new connections attempts and block 'app-specific' OR 'global' web servers/hosts.

You cannot ask for anything better!!! Well.... it would be AMAZING if you could bypass using the VPN system and instead use Device Admin (e.g have AdGuard crippled as firewall-only w/o filtering), so I can use 3rd party VPNs - VyprVPN / TunnelBear etc. and remain protected, without need for ROOT. :b

Happy to donate again to support future development, plus have Device Admin feature. (:
[Android Apps and Games] Stonkers:
Do you mean auto start? I didnt enable anything that said auto proxy and i just looked for it. Maybe im missing something.. it was working without asking for root for a while and then one day it just popped up and i hadnt recently changed the settings.. i dont care, i granted it permission. I figure anything to help it work better. Just wondering why
[Android Apps and Games] yochananmarqos:
I'm referring to Adguard Settings > Advanced > Local proxy setup mode > Automatic (ROOT needed).
[Android Apps and Games] Stonkers:
No i never set it up. That areas greyed out.

Edit: okay i see you have to enable local http proxy in filtering mode but i didnt. Local vpn has always been checked
[Android Apps and Games] stylemessiah:
Wow, reviving a 3 year old comment to troll me....just sad....

I continue to use the same apps i prefer over AdGuard.... 3 years later., you know since you trolled me and dragged me here...

I stand by my comments from 3 years ago...for the simple reason the 2 ways this app works (local vpn & local proxy) both slow traffic compared to a fully root/non-proxy method...not even the biggest AdGuard fanboy (you seem to be trying to grab the crown by your post) will ever claim that both those methods do not have an overhead....or do not slow traffic...its fact, its how both those methods work....and unless theyve changed things, the numbers of blocked elements is still being fudged and inflated....im not the first or only person to out them for that...

Next time, please invest in actually understanding how it works before trolling my 3 year old comment...3 years on its still valid

Have a good weekend
[Android Apps and Games] SAproX1:
Ads not blocked

Some Ads are not blocked like on the website phonearena.com, using S8 with the last update.
[Android Apps and Games] avatar_adg:
When exactly? It should not unless you use proxy+auto filtering mode.

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So it happened just once? The only thing that comes to my mind is that it may be caused by an app crash. If it crashes, it asks for root permission in order to undo iptables changes. The problem is that there's nothing to undo when you're in default VPN mode. We'll fix this in the next update.

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I see they reinject a banner on the main page, is that all?

Filed a report:

https://github.com/AdguardTeam/AdguardFilters/issues/new
[Android Apps and Games] SAproX1:
It's full of ads as you can see as attached.
[Android Apps and Games] avatar_adg:
Should be ok soon, the issue was resolved on Github a few hours ago
[Android Apps and Games] FlyingHorseGA:
I Would like to make a suggestion to allow lists to be shown alphabetized. Places like the "Apps Management" page and the "Whitelist" page sure would be a big help ;)

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I would like to report a possible issue with the HTTPS Whitelist. Somewhere along the line when upgrading from one beta to the next I lost my own https whitelist entries. This also leads me to a question about the main whitelist list. Are entries in the main whitelist also excluded from https processing or just http? :confused:
[Android Apps and Games] SAproX1:
Still not fixed yet.
[Android Apps and Games] Shaannoobrr:
is there also an root mode? because i have root
[Android Apps and Games] yochananmarqos:
Adguard Settings > Advanced:

Filtering mode: Local HTTP Proxy

Local proxy setup mode: Automatic (ROOT needed)
[Android Apps and Games] Krizzii:
Since today, Adguard is blocking Google search. I use the default filters on rooted devices. Someone experiencing the same? White listing google.com doesn't work :(
[Android Apps and Games] yochananmarqos:
Nope. Did you check the Filtering Log?
[Android Apps and Games] Krizzii:
I just did, nothing was blocked there.

I tried disabling https filtering and Google search is now working again. So I keep this function turned off for now.. Hope it will be fixed in the future.
[Android Apps and Games] yochananmarqos:
You might want to try removing the certificate and reenabling HTTPS filtering
[Android Apps and Games] Krizzii:
That didn't work unfortunately.
[Android Apps and Games] avatar_adg:
Yes it does.

Not yet. I mean we can block HTTPS requests, but we are limited to blocking whole domains and we cannot yet do accurate filtering (blocking by the whole address and not the whole domain).

Full scale HTTPS filtering is planned on Adguard for Android 3.0 which we plan to release in the 2016 Q1.
[Android Apps and Games] ZzFDKzZ:
So I been using 1.82 for months and just upgraded to 2.0.62 today. It breaks Facebook app for me. Won't load news unless I disabled adguard. Any ideas?
[Android Apps and Games] avatar_adg:
1. Which filters do you use in Adguard?

2. Do you have DNS filtering enabled or not?

The fastest way to find the cause is to send us the log file.

To do this:

1. Go to Advanced Settings and switch "Logging Level" to "Record HTTP requests"

2. Restart facebook app and try reloading news

3. Send us a message from the app ("Menu" - "Send Feedback"), logs will be attached to the message

4. Post here the ticket ID so I can find and take a look at the logs
[Android Apps and Games] ZzFDKzZ:
Hi thanks for the quick response. I do not have DNS filtering enabled. I have English, Spyware, Social and Mobile on. I have try to disable and enable them to see one of those filters were the problem but that wasn't the issue. Ticket ID # IAC-231-73690. Thank you.
[Android Apps and Games] avatar_adg:
Thank you for the log file, I now see what's the problem:

https://github.com/AdguardTeam/AdguardForAndroid/issues/43

I have pushed this issue to 2.1 (which will be ready rather soon).

For now the workaround is to disable IPv6 on your router (anyway it does not work).

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@ZzFDKzZ

One more workaround for now:

1. Update to the latest beta version (download it from https://adguard.com/apkb)

2. Go to "Advanced Settings" - "Low-Level settings"

3. Check "pref.vpn.ipv6.disable" option there
[Android Apps and Games] ayeshaali:
helpful

Very Helpful .. Nice Work..
[Android Apps and Games] EQ2000:
Any possibility to have Adguard block Instagrams new ad system that show ads in your picture flow?
[Android Apps and Games] avatar_adg:
We'll check it, thank you!

https://github.com/AdguardTeam/ExperimentalFilter/issues/807
[Android Apps and Games] KT3:
Adguard pauses my data connection when phone screen is off, and resume the internet access when I turn the screen on. How can I stop this?
[Android Apps and Games] kellernel1:
thank you so much
[Android Apps and Games] penfold:
nice app ...$25 is a little high for an android app (imo)
[Android Apps and Games] krisz1017:
Good :)
[Android Apps and Games] daniel3x:
First of all excelent work. I dont know what happen to me but now if i turn on Adguard i can't connect to the internet from wi-fi, i always get this error on google chrome "DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN". With mobile data works but not on wi-fi. This happened after unnistall and reinstall the app.
[Android Apps and Games] avatar_adg:
Update on instagram ads. It is not possible at least until we add HTTPS filtering.

Ads are loaded along with the news feed from "i.instagram.com" and blocking whole domain will simply break the app.

When HTTPS filtering will be ready we'll see if it's possible to sort ads out of the feed.

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Could you please post more details on it?

1. Which version of Adguard do you use?

2. How does it looks like? I don't fully understand what "pause data connection" means.

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Hi!

Could you please send us a log file using the latest beta version?

The latest beta is available by this link:

https://adguard.com/apkb

To do this:

1. Go to "Advanced settings" and switch "Logging level" to "Record everything"

2. Reproduce the issue

3. "Menu" - "Send Feedback", use the real email there

4. You'll get an autoreply with a ticket ID

5. Post ticket ID here so I can find your logs
[Android Apps and Games] KT3:
I think I have the last version, downloaded from their website several days ago.

When phone screen is turning off and I have a download in progress the data connection is paused [stopped]. When I turn on the screen I get the message "waiting for network" and, luckily, previous paused downloads will resume [but not always].