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[Android Apps and Games] Daria Adguard Team:
Adguard for Android v2.9.60 RC

Previous beta versions:

v2.9.1 beta introducing Filtering log and new navigation system

v2.9.17 fixing the GCM notifications

v2.9.37 with fixes and improvements that positively reflect on the apps performance

v2.9.44 with the first release candidate for v2.9

v2.9.53 - the 2nd release candidate for v2.9

Hello!

A couple of bugs addressed in the previous RC turned out to not be fixed completely. This version tidies it up.

If the new version won't install, please clear the Adguard cache on the memory card.

[Fixed] Notification delay problem for Google services #1142

[Fixed] The `pref.vpn.disable.pause` setting is ignored #1126

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] krazekid7:
Why would you guys ignore the pref.vpn.disable.pause` setting??? It worked wonders when I enabled my hotspot
[Android Apps and Games] thedicemaster:
it was ignored because of a bug.

the bug is fixed now, so it's no longer ignored.
[Android Apps and Games] krazekid7:
My bad. I didn't see [fixed]. :)
[Android Apps and Games] milojoseph:
Hey is it possible to add a feature to change ip address and mask it after the recent laws being passed.

And can we get a fix for youtube ads. It really sucks switching vpn between adclear and adgaurd just to hid youtube ads.
[Android Apps and Games] Wrapp:
Sorry for asking, but I'm still not sure. Should I enabled or disable pref.vpn.disable.pause on a Pixel in the latest beta?
[Android Apps and Games] avatar_adg:
Yeah, I've read these disappointing news. Wait for v2.10, we'll provide a way to hide your data from them.

Regarding YT, we're on it, I'll post here once we find a way to deal with it.

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Personally, I keep it disabled.
[Android Apps and Games] Still_living714:
I know it's been asked but I gotta ask again lol is there really no way to get rid of that annoying key icon? Don't have root on my s7e and that icon is driving me nuts lol
[Android Apps and Games] Tatsch:
Hi, short question:

In web interface of my account there are licenses listed for two devices, which are the same model with same label.

How can I distinguish them? How do know, which license key belongs to which device?
[Android Apps and Games] thedicemaster:
the only way to use adguard without root and without the key is to manually configure the proxy server for every network you use.

or you can just get used to it.

the key used to bother me too, but now it bothers me when the key goes missing.

this is a good thing, because I'll quickly notice when i need to restart adguard.
[Android Apps and Games] milojoseph:
Thank you much. Its suck that we can't have multiple vpn. But adgaurd is my main go to. It would be good to have it mask and protect us like a regular vpn provider. Thanks!

Also on Samsung when you disconnect from the vpn when clicking on the notification shade, adgaurd comes back and restarts itself
[Android Apps and Games] avatar_adg:
Huh, that's a bug for sure. Adguard thinks that it was disconnected by some other VPN app and restarts itself once there's no other VPN app detected.

What exact Samsung and Android version?
[Android Apps and Games] thedicemaster:
the "ez_aba_load" directory on the "notalways" sites needs to be blocked, it contains ads directing to some particularly unwanted material such as debunked anti-vaxxers propaganda and "shocking" clickbait stories.

this directory is used exclusively to supply these ads, and is used on notalwaysright.com (https://notalwaysright.com/ez_aba_load/) and its sister sites.

cheezburger.com also needs to be checked, they have a particularly nasty auto-play video ad in the right sidebar on every page.

I tried blocking it manually, but even if the video itself is blocked its audio will still somehow play automatically.

I've only encountered this one on a pc though.

the notalways ads where in mobile view on my phone.
[Android Apps and Games] avatar_adg:
[MENTION=1761297]thedicemaster[/MENTION]

Thanks for reporting it!

Reports:

https://github.com/AdguardTeam/AdguardFilters/issues/4724

https://github.com/AdguardTeam/AdguardFilters/issues/4725
[Android Apps and Games] milojoseph:
Nougat T-Mobile.

It's really rare.
[Android Apps and Games] avatar_adg:
Huh, Nougat? Returning to the Youtube question, it's not possible to filter HTTPS connections for Youtube in Nougat, are you sure adclear helps? I've just tested their app and don't see any difference. On Android M and older you still have to clear YT app data just as with AG. On Android N there's no HTTPS filtering, hence only a small part of ads can be blocked. On the other hand, I've just tried the latest OGYoutube and it seems that it solves the YT ads question.
[Android Apps and Games] milojoseph:
No problem. Main concern is protection. Maybe a vpn subscription to pay for your servers to mask ip and other private info so my internet provider can't snoop on my data. What's wrong with these people. Smh.
[Android Apps and Games] avatar_adg:
Btw, as I understand, this new regulation is about regular ISPs and it does not cover cellular providers (yet:)).
[Android Apps and Games] Tatsch:
[MENTION=6150471]avatar_adg[/MENTION]

Would it be possible to get a response to this question, please:

https://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=71696885
[Android Apps and Games] avatar_adg:
Oh, sorry, sure.

Actually, there's no easy way to distinguish them. The only thing that comes in mind is that you can reset license key from one of the devices and check which one disappeared from the account page.
[Android Apps and Games] Tatsch:
Uhm, thanks.

What about custom names for devices?
[Android Apps and Games] avatar_adg:
Not right now, but it sounds like a good idea to me, filed a feature request.
[Android Apps and Games] milojoseph:
Recent beta of adclear managed to fix the problem. It's rude to mention competitors but I believe adgaurd should be the main guys with kore experience to get it done haha.
[Android Apps and Games] avatar_adg:
What exact problem?
[Android Apps and Games] milojoseph:
YouTube ads
[Android Apps and Games] kyzn:
Wasn't their "fix" to block YouTube ads was to use OGYouTube? Because OGYouTube doesn't use the level of encryption official YouTube had implemented in Nougat? And it doesn't store cache?

In my mind, that isn't really a fix. It's a work around. You can use an old version of YouTube, before the doubling down of encryption, and achieve the same result with any adblock.

So no real solution has yet to be discovered. It's still a race for people who aren't rooted.
[Android Apps and Games] avatar_adg:
That's not technically possible in Nougat, so I highly doubt it. Moreover, I've just checked it and can confirm that ads are there in YT app.

Please mind that YT does not always display pre-roll ads, especially when you've just cleared the app data/cache, you may need to wait quite some time.

However, the latest version of OGYoutube seems to not have any pre-roll ads with or without AG.

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The latest version of OGYoutube does use the very same encryption level and prohibits https filter. But it does not matter much, as it seems to have ads removed already.
[Android Apps and Games] FinnishHuaweiAddict:
There are ads in many finnish sites like is.fi iltasanomat.fi they are marked as "mainos" or "kaupallinen yhteistyö" and they are not normal ads, they are sponsored articles or text ads, is there any way to remove them?.
[Android Apps and Games] umair786:
please help my phone is rooted and I have turned on local http proxy.. Let me know what filters are required to be turned on.. I use this website often "uplod.us" after visiting this website at first ads appears and than disappears and 2-3secs later website notifies disable ad blocker to show the content.. Even after applying anti adblocker killer filter..
[Android Apps and Games] Daria Adguard Team:
Adguard for Android v2.9.64 RC

Previous beta versions:

v2.9.1 beta introducing Filtering log and new navigation system

v2.9.17 fixing the GCM notifications

v2.9.37 with fixes and improvements that positively reflect on the apps performance

v2.9.44 with the first release candidate for v2.9

v2.9.53 - the 2nd release candidate for v2.9

v2.9.60 - the 3rd release candidate for v2.9 - minor fixes

Hello!

Just one more release candidate, we promise! It features a new addition to advanced settings.

[Added] A new advanced preference: a list of networks which LAN should be filtered for #1154

Initially, there was just a bug that prevented Adguard from filtering ads in Moscow subway Wi-Fi network. Turned out that wi-fi.ru is located inside of a LAN, which we exclude by default. Rather than making an exception for this particular network, we decided to choose a more broad approach and create a new preference.

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:
Sure, but you'd better report them to us either on Github:

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

Or on our forum:

https://forum.adguard.com/index.php?categories/filter-rules.66/

We don't yet maintain a Finnish filter as we don't have enough feedback to start doing it. More people reporting ads, greater chance that one day we will create a separate Finnish filter (as it happened with French filter recently).

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Try Adguard's "Annoyances filter".
[Android Apps and Games] umair786:
Already enabled 6-7 filters including annoyance..
[Android Apps and Games] hkjxda:
Latest RCs prevents my Google Now Reminders from showing up in notifications. Can this be fixed please?
[Android Apps and Games] avatar_adg:
I need to know the exact address of a page with ads.

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I'll test it on our side, will let you know about the results.
[Android Apps and Games] RED ZMAN:
If you are running a custom rom you can ask the ROM developer to add that as an option. I did so with beans town for Pure Nexus on the Nexus 6p and I have the key icon turned off.
[Android Apps and Games] kyzn:
I just noticed this. Lol.
[Android Apps and Games] avatar_adg:
Ok, I did test it and it does work on my side. I need to know the exact steps to reproduce the issue.

What I've tried:

1. Google Now -> Settings -> Create a reminder.

2. Set it to show up in 30 minutes.

3. It did..
[Android Apps and Games] umair786:
Here is the website "https://uplod.ws/kifeu5v2tel0"
[Android Apps and Games] avatar_adg:
Just in case, do you have HTTPS filtering enabled?
[Android Apps and Games] umair786:
Yes since my phone is rooted
[Android Apps and Games] avatar_adg:
I guess you mean proxy, what I mean is "httpS filtering". In order to enable it, you should go to settings->https filtering, and install Adguard's certificate.
[Android Apps and Games] umair786:
Did the same thing but not working...
[Android Apps and Games] avatar_adg:
Should've been fixed a few days ago:

https://github.com/AdguardTeam/AdguardFilters/issues/4758
[Android Apps and Games] milojoseph:
Adgaurd is slowing down my internet connection. I am using adgaurd straight out the box cleared data. I'm using an s7e T-Mobile both wifi and data
[Android Apps and Games] umair786:
Updated all the filters once again and tried.. Still not working for me...
[Android Apps and Games] avatar_adg:
Not enough details. First of all, how do you check it?

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Weird, I've tested it once again and it's clear even without https filtering.

Try resetting AG settings to default and see how it goes.
[Android Apps and Games] DavidXie:
Ad block issue

The latest adguard application is unanle to block youtube's ads whose version is 11.45.59. I have enabled https filtering . I am using Sony Xperia Z5 Premium (32.3.A.2.33):p
[Android Apps and Games] RED ZMAN:
Thank you, I thought I was the only one. Your post actually helped me track down the problem, it was actually adguard. I've been having this problem for months. If you disable adguard for the Google Search app Reminders will work normally again.

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He's actually right.

I've been having a similar problem for months. His post helped me track down what the issue was for me.

I think this needs to get fixed by default so we can still filter Google search. Otherwise I have to disable adguard for the Google Search app.

Basically if I make multiple reminders and then go to view them later one or all of them will become even though they showed right after I made them. Every time I go home it was showing me the same to reminders from a month ago.
[Android Apps and Games] bond32:
I don't know how its possible to not use this app. Such an amazing job, my favorite app for sure. I even unrooted just so I could test any potential bugs and report back...
[Android Apps and Games] milojoseph:
Noticed it when I surf the web. Then when the connection would slow down I would turn of adgaurd and refresh the page. The page would load normally.
[Android Apps and Games] avatar_adg:
So it happens randomly? Does anything happen at the same time? (network reconnect or anything like that)

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Have you read this post?

https://blog.adguard.com/en/how-to-block-ads-on-youtube-for-android/

Actually, specifically in Youtube's case I'd suggest to try a patched version like OGYoutube.

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Got it. So, I've created several reminders for tomorrow, will try to reproduce it.
[Android Apps and Games] milojoseph:
Yes its random but starting to become a norm. Now understand the difficulties of creating apps for androids. Haha

Basically I'll load a webpage let's say apnews .. It would take a long time. Then I would disable it and then the page would load quickly.

I thought it was me customizing the app with the filters so I cleared the data and started fresh and it gave the same issue. But like u said not only time
[Android Apps and Games] avatar_adg:
When it happens -- are you on mobile data or on wi-fi?

Have you noticed anything like that on the current stable (2.8)?
[Android Apps and Games] milojoseph:
Both WiFi and data. Yes stable release

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Both WiFi and data. Yes stable release
[Android Apps and Games] pgovotsos:
I'll chime in on the slow down issue as well. I particularly notice it when using Firefox and browsing search results on Amazon.com. The pages take significantly longer to complete loading - on the order of 3 or 4 times as long. This is on a Pixel XL running Android 7.1 and happens on both WiFi and cellular using the release version.

Some other sites are noticeably slower with both Chrome and Firefox but not nearly as much. The slow down on Amazon.com is bad enough that I just turn off Adguard whenever I go there.
[Android Apps and Games] milojoseph:
It's really hard to describe. When it happens I want to send a screen record but it already loads by the time I fire it. I don't remember which version it started, but websites spotify sometimes youtube... It's slow and the moment you remove adgaurd everything back to normal so fast I don't turn adgaurd back but when I see the ads I'm like oh **** I forgot I disabled adgaurd.
[Android Apps and Games] DavidXie:
However, I can still see some ads when I am using OGyoutube（version 2.7）.
[Android Apps and Games] avatar_adg:
[MENTION=3953022]pgovotsos[/MENTION] [MENTION=4852315]milojoseph[/MENTION]

Is it enough to simply turn AG off and then on again?
[Android Apps and Games] pgovotsos:
I disable Adguard, open browser, browse Amazon.com, exit browser, enable Adguard. With Adguard disabled browsing on Amazon is normal speed. Note, Adguard is simply disabled with the toggle in the app, the app is not force closed or otherwise terminated.
[Android Apps and Games] avatar_adg:
I suppose we're talking about two different issues here.

Regarding Amazon, I've failed to reproduce it with v2.9, so I hope it is fixed already.
[Android Apps and Games] milojoseph:
I wish I can send u my phone. Another vpn blocker uses a screen capture service and logs. Maybe if want to use an app to diagnosis my phone, forgot the app name so you can screen capture it

Edit:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.koushikdutta.vysor
[Android Apps and Games] avatar_adg:
You know, I think I know what're you talking about, even faced the same issue once.

In my case, it was completely random, just for some reason a website could not be loaded. After AG restart everything started working as it should. Does it sound like your issue?
[Android Apps and Games] milojoseph:
Yes! Lol. Random. Let's say I view ten page a day out of those day about 6-7 would load really slow, forcing me to stop adgaurd, restart the bowser and everything back to normal. Spotify youtube are hit the hardest
[Android Apps and Games] kyzn:
Trying out Adguard as a DNS ad blocker only. But I was wondering what filed gets rid of the empty spaces where ads used to be? Im thinking running DNS and the beautification filter only.
[Android Apps and Games] Saikat_Rabbit:
Issue with adguard

I need help here. Before few months this app working fine. No issue with that. But currently I got issue. I'm using meizu m2 Indian version with latest flyme 5.1.12.0G . I formatted my mobile few days back. After that Adguard is not working properly. It shows a msg in notification bar that says, Adguard has been disabled. Probably because of another VPN. Please help me with that.
[Android Apps and Games] avatar_adg:
Oh, Meizu:(

They have pre-installed Opera Max into the FlymeOS. The problem is that that Opera Max version suffers from a major bug: it periodically disables other VPN-based apps even if you not use it. As I know, the issue should be solved in the upcoming Flyme version, but at the moment we're stuck with the flawed version.

Possible solution: acquire root access (it is relatively easy on Meizu) and freeze Opera Max.

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There's no specific "cosmetic" filter, these rules can be in any filter you use.

Here's what I'd do:

1. Disable AG for all apps except DNS and browsers.

2. Enable DNS filtering.

3. Enable "simplified domain names filter" (recommended for better DNS blocking).

So, in-app ads will be blocked by DNS filtering while browser ads will be handled properly with all the cosmetic rules applied.
[Android Apps and Games] pgovotsos:
Are you doing it using Firefox? It's the combination of Firefox and Adguard that results in the massive slowdown. This happens when you enter an author's name in the search box and hit enter

The search results page will open and start loading - you will see stuff on the page. The problem is that it takes forever - as in 5 seconds to 10 seconds or occasionally even longer - for the page to COMPLETELY finish loading. That means that the progress bar disappears after filling.

Until the page is completely loaded, you CAN tap on a book to go to its page. What you CANNOT do is select the sort order drop down or tap on the select department link beside it. Selecting department is important if you want to limit the search results to, for example, Kindle Store. You can work around this by scrolling to the bottom of the page and select the All Departments drop down, select the department Kindle Store and tap the go button. The workaround does work but it much easier to use the links at the top of the page without scrolling around.

This behavior happens with the last several versions of Firefox stretching back over six months on a Pixel XL running Nougat.
[Android Apps and Games] avatar_adg:
[MENTION=3953022]pgovotsos[/MENTION] thanks for the explanation, at first I didn't get that the Firefox is that important.

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[MENTION=3953022]pgovotsos[/MENTION] I've tried reproducing it in FF and again, I couldn't. It sounds like an ad blocking issue though, AG might've removed something legit and broken the page loading.

Could you please answer two questions:

1. Which exact filters do you use?

2. What filtering method (quality, speed) do you have in AG advanced settings?
[Android Apps and Games] Kamil30:
Adguard rocks
[Android Apps and Games] DiGWeeD2:
Work's for me but it's normal slow speed navigation in last RC version?
[Android Apps and Games] avatar_adg:
Not really, what I need to know is when it happens. Could it be that something specific precedes it? Switching from wi-fi to cellular for instance?
[Android Apps and Games] milojoseph:
Was able to capture it via screen record.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/pfp87tlbu0j2nkc/SM-G935T_20170419012218.mp4?dl=0
[Android Apps and Games] Zacky.gates777:
sorry if this question over and over

can someone tell me if this app can block ads on YouTube or online games?

thanks
[Android Apps and Games] thedicemaster:
YouTube uses trickery to prevent ad blocking, you'll need to use a 3rd party or modded YouTube app to block ads.

adguard(with license) will block ads in most games.
[Android Apps and Games] hasan4791:
+1

Same behaviour with firefox.

It slows down after u finished typing in the url bar for searching
[Android Apps and Games] avatar_adg:
What happens when you enable AG back? Is it all fast again?

What if you do not disable AG, for how long does that slowdown continue?
[Android Apps and Games] milojoseph:
When I enable it back still slow until I clear cache or restart. Sometimes I forget to turn a.g unless I see an ad.

I can't blame a.g until I do some sort of test on your behalf. Maybe someone should volunteer to do a test after a factor reset. I probably have an app that I don't known about that can affect a.g. but one thing for sure, when I disable adgaurd everything is back to normal. In terms of speed
[Android Apps and Games] martin132014:
I've been using AG for a week now....it works out ok.....but some annoyances....eg, it seems it block my whatsapp notifications. It can only received new messages after i open it. I do some test, to turn it off, and my whatsapp message back to normal. The second is my internet connections seems to be cut off after i lock the screen....i download something and the speed goes to 0 after i lock the screen....and resume again after unlock...i thought it is greenify fault...but after i disable greenify, the same problem occur....now i disable both, it seems tk be working normally....
[Android Apps and Games] Goku80:
Hey guys tried to install adguard on my new phone on the oneplus but for whatever reason when i log back into my account it says that i did not pay for my renewal subscription. But i have. Now am kinda lost.
[Android Apps and Games] thedicemaster:
did you deactivate your old phone through the adguard website first?

the app may think you're trying to use a single device license on multiple devices.
[Android Apps and Games] Goku80:
Hey thanks. Yeah i deactivated first through the site and then on new handset but still nothing.

Update got it working. ???
[Android Apps and Games] stu5797:
Should adguard be blocking this adchoice ad?
[Android Apps and Games] kyzn:
It should. At least the page is clean on my end.