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[Android Apps and Games] treezy26:
Just realized adhell is no more. No wonder I've been seeing a few ads here and there. Jumped on SABS and so far so good. Thanks for this. ??
[Android Apps and Games] android_htc:
Seems to be just you and me... saying Yes and No on this issue...

I have just tried with my work WiFi now and the custom DNS stops Google play downloads.

I have tried Google DNS and your Adguard DNS settings at home and they both stop Google downloads.

I have a stock S8 running Oreo (last official version) and I had also re-enabled all disabled packages just to test issue again.

This is no big deal.. as I was just testing this feature!
[Android Apps and Games] meduza:
... only if they don't use apk editor PRO, otherwise three are no issues at all.

m.
[Android Apps and Games] mmotti:
A new commit will be released soon.

I am in the process of (have almost finished) allowing larger lists to be used with SABS without it erroring out.

I want to make it clear, though - I do not consider using large lists to be better than smaller / optimised lists with the usage of wildcards. The sole intention of this commit will be to prevent SABS from experiencing firewall activation issues.
[Android Apps and Games] NeedleGames:
Can you make it as a branch or something that we could later merge because I'm also working on SABS at the moment and don't know if it will let me commit when not everything is pulled
[Android Apps and Games] mmotti:
No problem mate :)

I'll make a new fork and commit the changes in there with a pull request if you like?
[Android Apps and Games] NeedleGames:
That would be perfect
[Android Apps and Games] mmotti:
All done :) Pull request submitted - Hopefully no conflicts.

Also fixed another small bug: SABS was trying to add app whitelist rules to the firewall even if none were set, resulting in a hidden failure message. Changed this to only try to apply if there are whitelist rules.

Edit: Also, perhaps we should include an estimated activation time on the activation dialogue. 5,000 domains on my device seems to take ~ 22 seconds. That makes 1 domain to be 0.0044 seconds, and 18k (for example) to be ~ 1.30 mins
[Android Apps and Games] siracuervo:
Samsung deprecated ELM keys, now they use a Knox standard key that isn't 128 characters long. That's what has to be urgently fixed
[Android Apps and Games] mmotti:
Is there a limit within SABS or is it that the key simply refuses to activate with the ELM?
[Android Apps and Games] Mike B.:
Huh? As recently as an hour ago, I helped someone create an SEAP account and had no trouble generating a proper

128-byte Knox Standard SDK Enterprise license key (Development)

that's perfectly acceptable to SABS (or anything else that needs one). What needs to be "urgently fixed"????
[Android Apps and Games] sanderg:
I added apps.crashlytics.com, settings.crashlytics.com and api.crashlytics.com to a whitelist because the Crashlytics Beta app otherwise wouldn't function.

However these hostnames were still blocked - so I now whitelisted the app that needs it.
[Android Apps and Games] SilviuMik:
Small suggestion. Can you add "Update all" from Subscribe to providers tab to the main screen? Since we have to update pretty often and it is not done automatically it would be easier not to go thru 3 menus. Thank you for the great app btw. Switched from Disconnect pro + disconnect for Samsung Browser to SABS ?
[Android Apps and Games] Mike B.:
Actually, you very seldom need to update your providers unless you suddenly see new ads appear. [MENTION=6183103]NeedleGames[/MENTION] and [MENTION=6150682]mmotti[/MENTION] are currently in the process of fine tuning their standard packages hence the frequent references to updates, but that's doesn't mean you should feel compelled to always grab the latest copy. This is different from updating the app itself when a new version is released. The main object is to block ads and If you don't see ads, you're OK! ;)
[Android Apps and Games] tiger1999:
Am I missing something obvious in that I can't find Apk editor pro? Has it been removed from the play store or some other vulnerability? Any other safe place to grab it from? Otherwise, I'll try the computer method this just seemed easier for me.
[Android Apps and Games] sanderg:
I think linking to the apk is against the ToS but I can link to the correct thread on XDA here where you can find a Google Drive link.
[Android Apps and Games] Mike B.:
What you are missing is a quick search of this thread! ;) As explained before, the APK Editor (not "Pro") in the Play Store won't allow you to edit the package name. Either look for links in the thread (hint: #45, for example) or let Google show you "APK Editor Pro" links, making sure you only pick dependable sites. The current version is 1.8.28 and the apk is about 7.5K. That said, consider going the Android Studio route which is more dependable and allows you to always get the very latest SABS.
[Android Apps and Games] mmotti:
That won't work as it's probably listed in the host file as *.crashlytics.com

You need to find out how it's listed in whatever host file(s) you are using and whitelist the exact same entry.
[Android Apps and Games] sanderg:
Welcome to Adhell users

I think we can welcome a truckload of Adhell users, since today's update effectively broke Adhell for all of them.

Following post #1 to the letter should get everyone up and running. APK Editor Pro isn't in the Play Store anymore as explained in the thread I linked to in post #596.

Of course pulling the source from the Git repository is the best way to go for those who are (cap)able to do so. I hope [MENTION=6183103]NeedleGames[/MENTION] and the other devs will post a heads-up here, when it's worthwhile for us to bake a fresh build of SABS :)

And don't forget to donate if you can!
[Android Apps and Games] mmotti:
My crystal ball predicts something forthcoming
[Android Apps and Games] wickedkortex:
i can´t get an ELM licence, there are only KLM :(
[Android Apps and Games] NeedleGames:
I have compiled a new version of SABS. Thank you for summarizing everything what has been going on on this thread
[Android Apps and Games] NeedleGames:
You have copied the wrong key then. Check out the post #1 for step by step instructions.
[Android Apps and Games] Mike B.:
Try again, following the instructions in the OP, paying special attention to the screenshot (re-posted here for your convenience).
[Android Apps and Games] DJ_Jedi:
My bad, haven't read the OP before asking, i didn't have any ads system wide before about 10-12 days ago, so YouTube probably made the change in that period of time. Too bad, it sucks this way (YouTube i mean, it's unusable in my opinion if to watch a 1 minute video i have to watch a 5 seconds ads every time, using my data).
[Android Apps and Games] mmotti:
AFIAK it's not currently possible to block all YouTube ads - certainly those served by the YouTube app. Watching through the browser might be different.

The adverts are served on the same domains as the content, so if you wildcard block the ads, you can't watch any videos either.

YouTube is a bit of a lost cause atm.

Edit: See below for more info. It's discussed at length regarding adserving domains etc.

https://discourse.pi-hole.net/t/how-do-i-block-ads-on-youtube/253
[Android Apps and Games] friscoboi:
My Key still works!
[Android Apps and Games] Bobthahog:
I updated and changed my package name to what I previously had but this time it said it couldn't install because it conflicted with a package of the same name. That's the first time I've ever got that error message since the very first update. Could it be that I had compiled my own using Android studio? Anyway all I did was uninstall it and rename the package again so hopefully next time it will just install over the old one. I donated yesterday on the Play Store. $1.99 is actually pretty cheap for everything this app does. And it just keeps improving.
[Android Apps and Games] mmotti:
If you changed your compile method, the signature will be different so won't install over the top.

If you use the same method each time to compile the app and keep the same name, it'll install over the top.
[Android Apps and Games] Mike B.:
This is a perfect example of the fact that there is no objective definition of an "ad". It's only content. From YouTube's standpoint, I suppose embedded ads are seen as a valuable (to them) part of the content they serve. To the user, it's more likely to be perceived as an irritating waste of time and bandwidth. Some servers make it easy by serving solely "ads" (i.e. material most people don't want to see) but more and more we see mixed content, such as the sponsored Google result links. It's not a technical or ethical issue. We, as users get to select what we want to see. If the unwanted material can't be conveniently blocked or hidden, we can simply choose not to use that site or that app. In this case it's YouTube's choice to embed that content and it's our decision to avoid YouTube if we so desire (yes, there ARE other sites hosting vids!). Contrary to popular belief, we have ultimate control over those matters. There is no shortage of historical data proving that apps and sites that overdo the "ads" thing often have a very short life span or quickly change their approach. Advertisers/marketers might be frustratingly annoying but they are not necessarily stupid! ;)

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To be able to directly install over a previous version, you need both the same package name and the same signature (or the same absence of signature). If you previously used APK Editor, it probably added a signature. When you use Android Studio, it doesn't sign the package, hence the need to uninstall the old apk, one of the reasons why the APK Editor Pro route is a bit clumsy.

I'm sure [MENTION=6183103]NeedleGames[/MENTION] appreciates your donation, but if you feel generous, note that you can further donate from within his "Support Development" Play Store app.
[Android Apps and Games] meduza:
Just updated to 0.0.8, didn't take even a minute :) Charged package name to the same like on 0.0.7, key was adopted automatically :) Vary nice and easy :)

Herzlichen Dank [MENTION=6183103]NeedleGames[/MENTION] !!

m.
[Android Apps and Games] Bobthahog:
That was my issue then. Before I had updated when the apks were updated and the last time I compiled my own. Thanks for the info.

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I didn't even think to click on the support development icon. Had no idea there is more contained in it. But to show my support I made a large purchase because I appreciate all the time spent on this app. It will carry over to my S9 plus when I get it.
[Android Apps and Games] jkolner:
Amazing job with the 0.0.8 version.

First time I didn't have to add any hosts to get ride of adds on the Danish websites.

Great job.

/Jess /
[Android Apps and Games] kar.pat:
I keep getting licence activation failed message and I have made a new key for the third time and also edited the package name using the apk editor. I am using the s8. Help
[Android Apps and Games] Ramzh:
Activation failed here as well. I created a new key unistalled the previous SABS and installed the new one with a new package name.

EDIT: Used Android Studio and worked. APK Tool did not :/
[Android Apps and Games] :
Check that you don't have 2 sabs apps installed.. I made a small mistake in renaming through apk editor. After uninstalling the 2nd sabs, renaming the right name this time, update but sabs didn't work.

I had to uninstall everything, installed again and reboot.

This time it worked.. :)
[Android Apps and Games] NeedleGames:
I can't help with any action failures. This is Samsung's job to make it work
[Android Apps and Games] m4rkoo:
I used to build APK from source to always have the latest version, now I downloaded the newest 0.0.8 from Github to install but it fails. I have been using my custom package name since the first release but I have no success in installing the latest APK. The installer asks if I want to upgrade the already installed app but it fails eventually. Though I always built it from source, now just downloaded the new apk. What could I do?
[Android Apps and Games] Bobthahog:
I did the same thing. But I had always updated using the APK but this last time I had compiled my own. Read the last post on the page before this one and it explains.
[Android Apps and Games] Mike B.:
Since you know how to compile from source, the best way would be for you to simply compile the latest (Version 8, build 497 as of a few minutes ago), using the same package ID you previously used. It'll install seamlessly over your old one. If, for some reason, you want to use the precompiled apk this time, you'll have to uninstall the old version, use APK Editor Pro or a similar tool for change the new apk's package ID, then install SABS again.
[Android Apps and Games] Shadow Death:
I feel like such a dumb ass. -_-!
[Android Apps and Games] geofreo:
Do I need a different license key and package name per device? I got it working on my phone and wanna try on my tablet too.
[Android Apps and Games] Mike B.:
With only 2 devices, you should be OK. Samsung only seems to care when you try to use the same package ID on more than 10 devices or so.
[Android Apps and Games] Sek0n:
New version updated great. Well done. Also donated when updating on both my devices. :P

Thanks for keeping this going.
[Android Apps and Games] goruntz:
Just upgraded to 0.0.8, it works great !!! I also made the donation with PayPal, thank you very much !!!
[Android Apps and Games] iceandrews:
Perfect

Just wanted to say thanks and that everything worked perfectly after follow the instructions. I came over from Adhell and it's great! Thank you!
[Android Apps and Games] Shadow Death:
Ok, so there is one thing I noticed that this app does that Adhell did as well. Maybe I'm doing something wrong or maybe there is a legit issue. I've noticed that any apps installed after this app do not show up in the app list for block/unblock. I've tried cycling the blocking off and on as well as rebooting my phone.
[Android Apps and Games] Mike B.:
I cannot duplicate those symptoms here (Note 8, 7.1.1). After installing an app, it suffices to return to the Disabler screen and it's there immediately, as it should be. The opposite also works, after uninstalling an app it no longer shows in the Disabler. Are you using an older device or Android version?
[Android Apps and Games] friscoboi:
Same for me! No Images. Whitelisting does not Help!!!!!!

Maybe whitelisting does not Work at all???? "Regent" Shows i.ebayimg.com ist being blocked, although it is whitelisted.
[Android Apps and Games] Shadow Death:
I'm using a Galaxy S8 Plus with Android 8.0 beta.
[Android Apps and Games] Mike B.:
Are you using [MENTION=6183103]NeedleGames[/MENTION]' "standard package"? I see that he blocks both "*.yimg.com" (wisely) and "*yimg.com" (maybe not so wisely). That second one should probably not be there since it makes it impossible to whitelist anything that ends in "yimg.com", including "i.ebayimg.com". The quick solution for now is to simply use [MENTION=6150682]mmotti[/MENTION]'s package until [MENTION=6183103]NeedleGames[/MENTION] edits his suggested list.

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Could it be a glitch in that Samsung Oreo beta? Did you have the problem under Nougat? Betas are not always perfect and if SABS doesn't receive the correct apps list, it can't display it!
[Android Apps and Games] Shadow Death:
It could be. I actually haven't tried SABS until recently but I've been on Android 8.0 Beta for a while now. It is possible that it's just Android 8. I just wasn't sure if it was a known issue or not. Great job with the rest of the app though. :)
[Android Apps and Games] geofreo:
:good: Thanks Mike. Got it installed and working on both devices. Quoting and replying in case someone reading through has the same question.
[Android Apps and Games] peped94:
Is it safe to disable certain apps using sabs ? If so, what is the apps that is safe to be disabled ?
[Android Apps and Games] Mike B.:
This is not about safety, but simply whether you or your system needs that app or not. Unless you have a good reason to disable something, it's wise to abstain. User apps can be simply uninstalled instead, but disabling a system app can cause instability if something else needs that app. Best approach: don't disable any system app (with SABS or any other tool) unless you are positive that you have to.
[Android Apps and Games] jaibar:
There are dozens of preinstalled apps in Samsung devices that can be disabled safely. Actually, there are so many that it amounts to the point of bloating the device.

However, there is such a huge variety of Samsung devices and stock firmwares, that you'll hardly find a "one list to control them all".

Now, you are here probably because you're not rooted, so we lack the advantage of the powerful nandroid backup and custom recovery tool, you have to be careful in what you disable, as you may find yourself without they ability to recover from some changes (unless you don't care for a factory reset?).

That said, some stuff like Facebook and similar are easily identified and safe for disabling.

For the rest, you can start with some bloatware removal zip threads here in xda, and although they are for rooted devices, the list is a good reference.

Be careful, read the threads and learn what is safe, start with the common stuff and see how it works for you.
[Android Apps and Games] NeedleGames:
Last milestone I've posted here was 3000 downloads. Last Friday there were 4000 and today there are over 7000 meaning number of users almost doubled in one day.
[Android Apps and Games] Oops...:
All original AdHell users are coming now, I guess ... Leaving the dark side (closed source) and join the bright side :laugh:

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@NeedleGames your beer is on it's way, transaction code 661323237R313471R
[Android Apps and Games] NeedleGames:
Thanks! They changed the legal drinking age this January in my country and I can no longer (keyword: no longer) drink legally :)
[Android Apps and Games] Bec de Xorbin:
I think blocking stats* is a bit overkill maybe. It blocks statsapi.web.nhl.com which is needed for NHL app to run. I added stats* to whitelist and the app is working again. But am I doing it correctly? Does this whitelist only that rule but still blocks e.g. stats.*?
[Android Apps and Games] mmotti:
I changed my host list wildcards to *.something or something.* specifically for these kinds of issues.

In this case, the entry of statsapi.web.nhl.com would not be blocked.

Feel free to give it a try. You'll have to 'unsubscribe' from the other wildcard host list until it's changed.

Edit: if one host file has stats* and the other has stats.*, you are correct in assuming that by whitelisting stats* that you would still be blocking stats.*
[Android Apps and Games] sanderg:
Android 8 is well out of beta since last week. You should update to the release build - maybe you installed the beta yourself (and are not part of the beta program) which would explain you are still on the beta. This means you need to install the release version yourself as well.

No issues here on the release version of Android 8.0 on the S8 - except that turning off/on is much slower than on a S6 with Nougat, and sometimes seems to hang. I then switch tabs and retry, which usually helps.
[Android Apps and Games] Bec de Xorbin:
Okay, thanks! Both stats* and stats.* are found in just one file, standard-package.txt. I don't know if I should say this but I think it's strange that two active contributors couldn't maintain just one hosts/standard package file. But it's your decision and we have to appreciate it :good:
[Android Apps and Games] mmotti:
A default list of 2-3k max would be great. Then the other 7-8k as an optional extra.

The two main issues are: not wanting to tread on other contributors toes and the process of generation. At the moment, I have a script that generates the hosts automatically and if I make a commit it runs the risk of removing entries made by other contributors. There are obviously ways around this but I'm pretty sure that's part of the reason we've ended up with 2.
[Android Apps and Games] DominatingSystem:
With the latest build 0.0.8 I can't open "managing in blocking apps".

This would cause a force close.

Is there a solution?

solution: don't update, uninstall old 0.0.7 and then the 0.0.8.

This works for me.
[Android Apps and Games] NeedleGames:
Hello, because SABS doesn't have built in tracking like all the other apps do, I need to know some information about your experience using the app. Please fill out the following quiz: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1...XhpUsOo8Com_qCQ5SRoS6zYg/viewform?usp=sf_link
[Android Apps and Games] Oops...:
A build from sources and update worked as intended here. Did you go the "patcher" way?

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... didn't know that. Then probably a coffee ;)
[Android Apps and Games] DominatingSystem:
I don't know what the patcher way is. Or what it means.

I download the the APK form GitHub, edited with APK Editor pro and named this as the old one. (Same name for update)

Installed the new one like a update and it doesn't work. So I uninstalled everything and reinstalled 0.0.8. boom works...
[Android Apps and Games] Oops...:
Sorry, actually I meant the APK Editor Pro way
[Android Apps and Games] eXPerience1983:
Thanks for the update.

Donated via Google play :)

Enviado desde mi SM-G955F mediante Tapatalk
[Android Apps and Games] Shadow Death:
Unfortunatly for S8 Plus this isn't true. The most recent official update for Verizon is BRB1. The most recent O update period for the 955u is CRB9 which is still a beta of sorts.
[Android Apps and Games] NeedleGames:
This morning I've posted that there are 7000 downloads. The number now is over 8000. As much as other people hate that Adhell no longer works, I love it :D
[Android Apps and Games] dylan.ezzy:
Coming here from the now dead Adhell. I need some help though. Everything was going fine up until the package rename.. I cannot find APK Editor Pro for the life of me. APK Editor is there on the store. but not the pro version? and i cant edit the package name with the regular version. Also cant figure out how to do with with LP
[Android Apps and Games] SmileBigNow:
Here we go, you could find the pro version here http://www.apkeditorfree.com/
[Android Apps and Games] Mike B.:
XDA might frown upon posting a direct link to the current APK Editor Pro and I don't want to loose my RC badge, but if you promise not to tell any one, I'll chance it and point you to http://www.apkeditorfree.com/. ;)

Those matters have already been discussed many times in this thread and you may want to search for answers, but if LP is the "fortunate patcher" I think you mean, that's definitely a nono reference here. For best results, consider taking the plunge and installing Android Studio so that you can always grab the latest SABS version.
[Android Apps and Games] dylan.ezzy:
thank you very much. Yeah that there patch thingy seems like a virus.. i dont even like having it on my phone.. is there a benefit to doing it through PC? From what i see on the setup it just seems like it takes longer and requires plugging my phone into my PC and everything.