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[Android Apps and Games] Chinask1:
Meet AdGuard v.3.6.5 for Android beta! There aren't many changes in it, but they're all pretty important. The main news is that we've upgraded the Safebrowsing module, so you can now surf the web feeling safer than ever before. What’s more? Of course, we’ve updated CoreLibs and DNSLibs (otherwise it wouldn't be a true release). Hope you’ll enjoy the new version!

[Enhancement] Safebrowsing v2.0

Safebrowsing, which is responsible for blocking requests to malicious and phishing sites, has been upgraded. The new version of this module makes browsing the Internet safer than ever.

Changelog

[Fixed] Keenetic app compatibility issue with AdGuard [#4035]

[Fixed] Cosmote Greek carrier VoWiFi blocking [#3821]

[Enhancement] Add 360 browser to the list of browsers [#4040]

[Enhancement] Updated CoreLibs to v1.8.256 [#1000]

[Enhancement] Updated DnsLibs to v1.6.66 [#989]

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[Android Apps and Games] bit.spirit:
Ads seeping thru - have noticed a few text ads seeping through now and then on youtube (via vidmate) - even though all pings/get requests are blocked via rules.

1. suggestqueries.......google.com - a new method of delivering text ads.They have even patented it.

2. In most sites, social media icons are still visible, although the social media filter is enabled.

3. Filtering log - Should be an option to select multiple entries and block them.

Please find a way to fix.

Wonderful app btw - appreciate the good work.

4. Is there any way we can use this (PC version) with Comodo Security (PC) at a system level (filter the logs as in mobile and then block them). Even a way to export the filters and integrate them with Firewall (for blocking) would be of immense help.

Thanks in advance.
[Android Apps and Games] Chinask1:
It's time to release AdGuard v3.6.5 for Android. The biggest thing about this version is the enhanced Browsing Security module which now blocks requests to malicious and phishing sites better and faster! No less important point is that we’ve updated CoreLibs and DNSLibs to make the app perform more reliably, and fixed various minor bugs. Hope you will enjoy AdGuard v3.6.5 for Android!

[Enhancement] Enhanced Browsing Security module

With the implementation of new Safe Browsing API v2, Browsing Security module responsible for blocking requests to malicious and phishing sites, has become more effective. The upgraded version of this module makes browsing the Internet safer than ever and leaves no chance for the malicious code to be executed.

Changelog

[Fixed] Keenetic app compatibility issue with AdGuard [#4035]

[Fixed] Cosmote Greek carrier VoWiFi blocking [#3821]

[Enhancement] Add 360 browser to the list of browsers [#4040]

[Enhancement] Updated CoreLibs to v1.8.274 [#4061]

[Enhancement] Updated DnsLibs to v1.6.70 [#4051]

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[Android Apps and Games] Dark_Eyes_:
Hey, is it just me or the outbound proxy doesn't work for ipv6? I set up a SOCKS5 proxy but it seems to only route ipv4 addresses. Any way to fix this?
[Android Apps and Games] Chinask1:
After the last update of AdGuard for Android, some users may have encountered the problem of the app crashing when using earlier versions of the Firefox browser. Well, we decided to close all debts this year and release the patch today. We also did something that no release can do without: we updated CoreLibs.

Changelog

* [Fixed] AdGuard crashes while using earlier versions of Firefox browser [#4068]

* [Enhancement] Updated CoreLibs to v1.8.281 [#4076]

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[Android Apps and Games] Seosam:
Hi, I have a problem on all phones I'm using adguard (via vpn and https filtering, no root). 2 phones have 4. 30nightly. One is on the beta.

With activated adguard we can't call or videocall on WhatsApp an threema. When adguard is turned off all works perfect.

Calls are trying all the time to connect to the other call user. The problem is for incoming and outgoing calls.
[Android Apps and Games] Nastrahl:
I have the same issue since the actual stable release.

I can just make the call, but can't connect to the user when they answer. Same issue wien they call me : is ringing on my side, but impossible to connect when i answer the call.

It happened with WhatsApp and Messenger so far.

For WhatsApp or seems it blocks all stun:// requests

I don't know how to whitelust that.
[Android Apps and Games] Seosam:
I turned off adguard completely for those apps. But it's not a perfect option in my mind.
[Android Apps and Games] Puppymaster:
Can somebody upload the Best settings to Import for me for the best setting to Block All ad please?
[Android Apps and Games] Chinask1:
📲 Lately some of our users experienced discomfort — they couldn’t make voice calls in WhatsApp when AdGuard v3.6.6 for Android is enabled. The CoreLibs team managed to combat this problem.

📚 Besides, we’ve made several fixes to the scriptlets library. To recap, scriptlets are powerful blocking tools. In particular, they carry out a noble mission: to neutralize anti ad blockers. The previous version of AdGuard for Android had a scriptlet library that contained an incorrect fix for rules like `#%#/scriptlet(“abort-current-inline-script”, ...)`, which could break some web pages; now the problem is solved.

Having dealt with all the issues, we’re ready to present a new version. Please meet v3.6.7-beta, we’ve done our best for it to function smoothly.

Changelog

[Fixed] AdGuard breaks calls in WhatsApp [#4080]

[Enhancement] CoreLibs to v1.8.285 [#4089]

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[Android Apps and Games] thedicemaster:
as of android 12 it's no longer possible to start adguard ad blocking in samsung's secure folder.

on android 11 it was possible to get ad blocking for apps in the secure folder by installing adguard inside the secure folder and enabling it there.

after updating it now throws a generic error and gets stuck in a loop trying to enable ad blocking.

I've sent a report from within the app.
[Android Apps and Games] Chinask1:
📲 Lately some of our users experienced discomfort — they couldn’t make voice calls in WhatsApp when AdGuard v3.6.6 for Android is enabled. The CoreLibs team managed to combat this problem.

📚 Besides, we’ve made several fixes to [the scriptlets library]. To recap, scriptlets are powerful blocking tools. In particular, they carry out a noble mission: to neutralize anti ad blockers. The previous version of AdGuard for Android had a scriptlet library that contained an incorrect fix for rules like `#%#/scriptlet(“abort-current-inline-script”, ...)`, which could break some web pages; now the problem is solved.

Having dealt with all the issues, we’re ready to present a new version. Please meet v3.6.7, we’ve done our best for it to function smoothly.

Changelog

[Fixed] AdGuard breaks calls in WhatsApp [#4080]

[Enhancement] CoreLibs to v1.8.285 [#4089]

This version on GitHub

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[Android Apps and Games] nostri:
Hi. From two days i have problem with certificate in system (root + move certificate in magisk)

When certificate is in system chrome give me this - NET::ERR_CERTIFICATE_TRANSPARENCY_REQUIRED

When certificate is in 'user' chrome work, but other app have problems with certificate (https)

Oneplus 5 (lineage 18.1)
[Android Apps and Games] Dark_Eyes_:
Same here, Pixel 6 with stock ROM. Started yesterday for me, maybe an update to chrome...
[Android Apps and Games] fobtob387:
Working fine here in Bromite (Chromium based).
[Android Apps and Games] nostri:
Certificate Transparency and Chromium · Issue #4124 · AdguardTeam/AdguardForAndroid

DEVS RESPONSE: #4124 (comment) Bromite latest v. 99.0.4844.55 has enabled by default options inside chrome://flags/ Enable Certificate Transparency Enables compliance against the Certificate Transp...

github.com

Work for me
[Android Apps and Games] WibblyW:
Bug somewhere: Pixel 6 on Android 12L/March update. On shutdown/reboot Adguard sometimes no longer restarts automatically nor manually. Manually, it requests VPN to be set up again and even this fails (nothing happens when I accept setup of new VPN). This may well be an Android bug that needs reporting, but may also be a Adguard issue as force closing Adguard and clearing its cache allows the VPN to be set up again...

So failure for Adguard to restart seems intermittent. Also not sure yet if it's after a phone restart or just a phone shutdown followed by a boot... Also, once Adguard is running again all is fine until another phone restart (sometimes).
[Android Apps and Games] fobtob387:
They've created a module to fix it: https://github.com/AdguardTeam/adguardcert
[Android Apps and Games] avatar_adg:
We're presenting you AdGuard for Android 3.6.8!

In this version we've added a new feature — 'Protect from DPI'. In a nutshell, it modifies your outgoing traffic to prevent ISP's Deep Packet Inspection systems from detecting the websites you visit. To make this feature visible and enable it, select 'Custom' in the Stealth Mode tab and scroll down.

Besides, we've fixed extensions settings and enabled HTTPS filtering by default for Naver Whale Browser. Finally, CoreLibs and DnsLibs were updated.

Changelog​

[Fixed] AdGuard not turning on inside Samsung secure folder, Android 12 #4073

[Fixed] Replace the "Move certificate" with "AdGuard certificate" as a recommended Magisk module #4126

[Fixed] Check "pref.dns.blocking.type" translations, they seem to be outdated #4133

[Fixed] The URL in about wrongly includes the front words (zh-TW) #3654

[Fixed] Make sure that we open proper settings section when installing a certificate on Samsung devices #4115

[Fixed] Add an DPI-bypass option to AdGuard Stealth Mode #4131

[Other] Update CoreLibs and DnsLibs to their latest versions

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[Android Apps and Games] e1thx:
Hello,

I purchased a lifetime license for 9 devices. I have a problem with Adguard when switching to wifi. On mobile data everything works as it should, but on wifi nothing. Device is Oneplus 8T.

I saw earlier on the forum that people change or disabled the filtering dns but it does not help to me.

I have to add that there is an Adguard update icon in the top right corner and on wifi, if I have AdGurad protection turned off, I cannot check for updates in the app. It's like I don't have network but in android itself I have internet in the browser. Just no internet in the app, but when I switch to cellular data, now I can check the Adguard update whether I have protection enabled or not.

I tried on stable and nightly app. There is no equal whether with or without a license. I checked local vpn and local http proxy (i have root), and https filtering by certificate and nothing helps.

I dont use any vpn, anivirus or proxy. It hapens on all wifi network. As i write earlier.

Maybe how to completely remove adguard data from a device when I have root (when I unintell the application and install it again, the system knows my license automatically, so I suppose it keeps the settings deep in memory somewhere)

Waiting for your suggestions
[Android Apps and Games] Nastrahl:
(To be deleted because i was dumb and misconfigured something)
[Android Apps and Games] seen_bawl:
So I have an issue that adguard can't see the certificate file to active the https filters, I've done everything delete the app install it again force stop etc... Android 12 galaxy s10+

The issue was there a folder named download in my internal storage and a folder created by the phone it self in my SD card called download all what I did I deleted the download folder from my SD card, I went back to adguard and I save the certificate file then when I click at install from device storage it show up and successfully install the certificate, https filter works 100%
[Android Apps and Games] Daria Adguard Team:
This is a technical update aimed to increase the app stability and fix minor bugs.

This version on GitHub.

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[Android Apps and Games] Daria Adguard Team:
AdGuard 3.6.9!

This is a technical update aimed to increase the app stability and fix minor bugs.

This version on GitHub.

Download via direct link.
[Android Apps and Games] Bill Gamble:
So, is AdGuard going to be kicked out of the Play store?

Google to stop Android VPN apps blocking ads

There are some pretty major Android VPN rule changes coming into Play (Store)

www.techradar.com
[Android Apps and Games] thedicemaster:
adguard vpn doesn't block ads as far as i know, and adguard ad blocker already got kicked off the play store a long time ago.
[Android Apps and Games] Utini:
I am rooted, which option is recommended?

VPN based blocking

HTTP Proxy based blocking

Does HTTP proxy based blocking use less battery?

HTTP Proxy based blocking allows me to also use e.g. OpenVPN.

Are there any features that won't work with HTTP Proxy based blocking?

Thanks!
[Android Apps and Games] M973:
Pro license key

If I buy the pro license key from the adguard website, I can use it on another device? It indicates so, but I read on another site to purchase it through Amazon to be able to use it on multiple devices, but I only see the option for the free version on Amazon, which I already have from the Adguard website.

Thank you
[Android Apps and Games] avatar_adg:
License key always has a device limit, you can change it on purchase page.

In Amazon version it is possible to purchase in-app subscription which works for all your devices.
[Android Apps and Games] tranbeelze:
Hi, is there any new about the next beta version? Long time no see any update :D
[Android Apps and Games] avatar_adg:
We just spend all the time on implementing HTTPS filtering feature.

It is a very huge change so it will take a while.

There will be one more bugfix release rather soon (beta will arrive next week), there's a bunch of bugs I'd like to be fixed.
[Android Apps and Games] daleski75:
Could you change the icon the fake gradient looks awful and looks really out of place now considering the in-app ui looks awesome.
[Android Apps and Games] avatar_adg:
Thank you! I've filed a report on this:

https://github.com/AdguardTeam/AdguardForAndroid/issues/203

Google icon guidelines have indeed changed since the time we were designing the current icon, so your request makes sense.
[Android Apps and Games] avatar_adg:
Hi [MENTION=1788288]fabjazz[/MENTION]!

We have finally checked the bluestacks:

https://github.com/AdguardTeam/AdguardForAndroid/issues/188

Adguard can't work in VPN mode, but it works good in "Proxy" + "Auto" mode which is rather good.

To do the switch go to "Settings" - "Advanced" and switch filtering mode to "Local HTTP Proxy".

We've checked it with version Bluestacks 0.9.30 for Mac OS X. If it does not work in your case, I'd like to know which version of bluestacks do you have.
[Android Apps and Games] djbenny1:
guys I purchased a pro key yesterday mainly for my pc but i've now switched over my phone to adguard too, from adaway.

however, I notice that google sponsored results still show in search results.

I was wondering if it is possible to either a) add an exception JUST for google sponsored results or b) remove the sponsored results completely from the search output

thanks
[Android Apps and Games] avatar_adg:
The problem with Google is that it works over encrypted protocol (HTTPS).

Adguard for Android is capable of limited HTTPS filtering (e.g. we can block requests to ad domains), but we can't yet modify the https page code. When we add https filtering feature - google ads will be gone (and youtube ads also).
[Android Apps and Games] fabjazz:
Hi !

It doesn't work for me, my version is 0.10.7.5601 Pc version rooted.

Tell me what to do if I can help.

Thanks
[Android Apps and Games] avatar_adg:
I should have asked you about the version in the first place.

We'll check the same version as yours then.
[Android Apps and Games] fabjazz:
It is the last Pc version available on the site, rooted with bluestacks easy v3.5.
[Android Apps and Games] 7sen:
I have last ver it's. Good for non rooting device like mine G4
[Android Apps and Games] VanGolfer:
Hi Daria, Adguard Team: great app! Is it possible to add Chinese filter?
[Android Apps and Games] dallas220:
Thank you, and question

Hi, Dev..

I just now found this app and so far so good, very good looking app and seems to work wonderfully, very nice!

Question: Is this a safe way to browse etc? Like none of my information is flowing through some external database etc? Just curious as I know very little about this stuff.

I will purchase this app as it works so good so far and very user friendly!
[Android Apps and Games] silvertrain78:
[MENTION=6150471]avatar_adg[/MENTION]

So far I'm very impressed with the app/service. I purchased the Black Friday subscription for 3 devices. T-Mobile is my carrier, and in the States they do not meter data used by many music apps, including Google Play Music. However, when I use Adguard the music streaming data is metered. Is it possible to whitelist data from apps?

Thanks in advance
[Android Apps and Games] thedicemaster:
dallas220: while adguard does use a vpn or proxy server to filter your data, this server is actually running on your phone.

so no data is actually sent to servers managed by the adguard developers.

silvertrain78: you should be able to manage which apps are filtered through the firewall settings, have you tried that?
[Android Apps and Games] silvertrain78:
Thanks! Didn't know that was the place to modify per app settings. I just unchecked Filter Ads, hopefully that does the trick
[Android Apps and Games] avatar_adg:
Hi! We are planning to adding lots of filters subscriptions in Adguard 3.0:

https://github.com/AdguardTeam/AdguardForAndroid/milestones

Meanwhile, we'll add some popular filters earlier in the next patch for Adguard:

https://github.com/AdguardTeam/AdguardForAndroid/issues/210

---------- Post added at 06:56 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:25 PM ----------

Hi [MENTION=1788288]fabjazz[/MENTION]!

We've tested it with that version and also with the Bluestacks 2.0.

Unfortunately, it's impossible to make Adguard for Android working in Bluestacks.

They have removed both VPN module and Wi-Fi settings.

But I have some good news also. It is possible to make desktop version of Adguard block ads in Bluestacks.

Here is an instruction on how to do it:

https://kb.adguard.com/index.php?/K...o-filter-bluestacks-using-adguard-for-windows
[Android Apps and Games] libertyhound:
Adguard blocks Voice over WiFi

I have a Nexus 6P, not rooted, with Adguard v2.1.267. My carrier is T-Mobile. When I'm in a building with no cellular service, ADGUARD DISABLED, I can receive and make calls with T-Mobile WiFi Calling. When I am in a building with no cellular service, ADGUARD ENABLED, I have no service and can not make or receive calls. WiFi is still working because I can access the internet.

Adguard tech support had me place all of the package names responsible for calling in the pref.net.exclusions file. I added these with no success:

com.android.managedprovisioning

com.android.proxyhandler

com.android.statementservice

com.google.android.gsf

com.google.android.gsf.login

com.huawei.entitlement

com.android.settings

com.huawei.sarcontrolservice

com.android.captiveportallogin

com.android.omadm.service

com.google.android.partnersetup

com.google.android.apps.gcs

com.google.android.partnersetup

com.google.android.gsf

com.android.sdm.plugins.sprintdm

com.google.android.dialer

com.android.phone

So for now, I have adguard disabled on my Nexus 6P so that I can use voice over WiFi while at work and at home. Otherwise, Adguard is a good app. Has anyone else with the 6P tried Voice over WiFi with Adguard? any other suggestions to try?
[Android Apps and Games] Lord Sithek:
It's quite well explained in the official FAQ: https://kb.adguard.com/en/android/faq

I am rooted as well and I've been using proxy mode for some time because I wanted to use another VPN provider. I didn't notice a difference in battery consumption in both modes. However, in my case I had some problems with internet connection sometimes, for unknown reason... But it's not general experience, most users don't report that, maybe it's my device specific issue.

Finally I decided to purchase AdGuard VPN license and it works in compatibility mode along with ad blocker app, and I'm quite satisfied 😊
[Android Apps and Games] TotallyAnxious:
The appearance of webpages will match AdAway usage with proxy mode. The space used for ads it's just blank. VPN mode always hides as space.
[Android Apps and Games] Utini:
Never noticed those blank spots so no problem! :p
[Android Apps and Games] TotallyAnxious:
They really bother me lol
[Android Apps and Games] Utini:
Another question:

Adguard can read all my https traffic?

Login information, banking content, etc...

So by using adguard, I will have to fully trust it with everything "private"?
[Android Apps and Games] thedicemaster:
only if you have https filtering enabled.

but since filtering is done on your device it would be relatively easy to find out if they spy on you by checking where your data goes.

the app can read your https data, but as long as the app doesn't report it to an adguard server itself the adguard team sees nothing.

edit: and you can disable filtering for specific apps and sites, the adguard app has filtering disabled for known bank websites by default.
[Android Apps and Games] Utini:
Thanks, that makes it sound more sane.

I guess modern anti-malware products to this kind of https inspection as well?

But I won't be able to block adguard e.g. with afwall (or an other firewall) to make sure it can't send anything to their servers because that would essentially block the whole app and its functionality as well?
[Android Apps and Games] thedicemaster:
you may not be able to use firewall apps with adguard at all, you'd have to use adguard as your firewall.

but if adguard sent private data home someone would've noticed by now.
[Android Apps and Games] Utini:
Thanks again. Did more research and can't come to a definitive answer.

A lot of people argue that this is highly insecure and offers risks.

Many AV programs do the same these days but that doesn't mean that it is a good idea.

See:

Why do you recommend not using HTTPS/TLS filtering? - Pale Moon forum

https://jhalderm.com/pub/papers/interception-ndss17.pdf

https://madiba.encs.concordia.ca/~x_decarn/papers/tls-proxy-ndss2016.pdf

Do no evil with Avira (or nasty HTTPS handshakes) - Avira Blog

Intercepting HTTPS and breaking the encrypted handshake takes a toll on users' security. Do no evil with Avira (or nasty HTTPS handshakes).

www.avira.com

HTTPS interception: What Emsisoft customers need to know

We address recent media attention around whether antivirus software poses a threat to users' safety because it intercepts encrypted HTTPS online traffic, and why Emsisoft customers do not need to worry.

blog.emsisoft.com

So my next question would be:

Is it even useful and required?

So far I have been using Adaway and didn't notice any ads at all in any apps/chrome.

It doesn't use https filtering. Why would I then need it in adguard.

Additionally, I don't see what exactly adguard does better in adblocking that adaway does.

Adguard is way more flexible and has way better monitoring.

But since I have never noticed any ads with Adaway, what additional benefit would adguard give me?
[Android Apps and Games] Nastrahl:
Because it's two different things that works differently.

AdAway blocks domains, you can achieve that with Adguard as well without HTTPS filtering.

But Adguard offers more blocking capacity. You don't need any browser extension as it works system wide, but ultimately also remove ads placeholders. AdAway can't.

Domain blocking doesn't work if ads are hosted on the same domain ; Adguard can still block them.

Since everything use HTTPS now, you basically need that enable.

Also, there's not more trust issue with adguard than with any other apps/ browser/extensions.