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[Android Apps and Games] Mike B.:
I believe your S9 has a newer Knox version and that will surely need investigating, but it's difficult to support something we haven't seen yet (no official Oreo for our N8s). Keep watching this thread for updated news.
[Android Apps and Games] Nastrahl:
I have a Note 8 Exynos version and only got issue with MMS (but easily "fixed").
[Android Apps and Games] Mike B.:
How did you fix it? If it's only a problem with MMS, can you use your MMS server's IP instead of its canonical name in your APN?
[Android Apps and Games] Nastrahl:
It's exactly how I fixed it for the MMS (I described it some pages ago, but hard to find with the phone; il do it when I comme back from work).

But I did nothing for the Play Store or such, it worked out of the box.
[Android Apps and Games] Mike B.:
Good, thanks. This confirms that there's nothing intrinsically wrong with SABS or the Knox DNS options, just quirks in some apps.
[Android Apps and Games] NeedleGames:
There must be something wrong with eNubiX copy of SABS. The latest Knox libs (jar files) are already used, and the new Knox release notes say this:

Key must work. Replace the package name/id, revoke the key and get a new one.
[Android Apps and Games] corwin_amber:
I am using SABS on the S9+ with March FW just fine. Thanks, guys :)
[Android Apps and Games] xT-g-K:
I've got a license and it won't activate. I've revoked it and then made a nee license as well but it just won't activate. I made SABS admin and submitted the key but now no key will let me activate. What can I do?
[Android Apps and Games] mmotti:
S9?! Lucky!

Must be lovely to have the finger print sensor in a sensible place.
[Android Apps and Games] Mike B.:
Makes it easier to give Samsung the finger?? ;)

The S9+ sounds nice, but those things are sooooo expensive. It seems like just yesterday I had to spend a fortune for my Note 8 and now it's on the verge of being obsolete.
[Android Apps and Games] mmotti:
Makes it easier to put finger prints all over my camera lens at present lol.

Ridiculously expensive. Have you seen how many phones are coming out with the iPhone 'notch' trend?!

Madness
[Android Apps and Games] Mike B.:
What's an iPhone? ;)
[Android Apps and Games] mmotti:
Oops! I meant Executive Jewellery.
[Android Apps and Games] corwin_amber:
Hehe nice ? It is a stupid passion, but I want the latest on day 1. Selling the old ones helps. My Note 8 is up for sale and it is a beautiful beast, nothing obsolete about it ???

Again thanks for this. I started compiling from source and learned a bit as well. That alone...
[Android Apps and Games] android_htc:
Nice! It's now working as expected.. this will avoid the random theme store has fc'd issue when using themeGalaxy. Thanks
[Android Apps and Games] friscoboi:
You Made an Enterprise Key?
[Android Apps and Games] xT-g-K:
Definitely an enterprise key. A reboot didn't help me either, I also uninstalled and reinstalled SABS. I'm definitely going wrong somewhere but I don't see where.
[Android Apps and Games] Mike B.:
Verify that you have a proper active

128-byte Legacy Knox Standard SDK Enterprise license key

. See the screenshot in the OP to make sure you got it from the right place.
[Android Apps and Games] thejackalsmark:
I feel the same way these days about my S8. LOL
[Android Apps and Games] :
If possible, someone upload an updated version sometime soon, as apk.. I want this very much but does not have android studio to compile..

Thanks,
[Android Apps and Games] Mike B.:
Simply use the current official apk (v.0.0.8 build 497), making sure you change its package name. A new apk will appear whenever the next (0.0.9?) version becomes available. The upcoming features discussed here only pertain to the latest sources, not a released apk. As mentioned several times previously, It would be highly inadvisable for anyone to post an unofficial apk in this thread. If you are eager to test the latest features, consider installing Android Studio and compiling your very own (private!) apk.
[Android Apps and Games] StewMaker:
Ugh, so hideous. :eek:
[Android Apps and Games] Bobthahog:
It works on my S9+. Fyi.
[Android Apps and Games] eNubiX:
[MENTION=6183103]NeedleGames[/MENTION]

I totally overlooked the enterprise key. Brain fart moment... Revoked, renewed, and kaboom... Fired right up. Thanks everyone for the help and reminders. :good:
[Android Apps and Games] thejackalsmark:
*Off-Topic Moment*

It finally occurred to me where I know you from. You made a black notifications background overlay that I use. Just wanted to tell you Thanks a lot for that! ?

*End of Off-Topic Moment*
[Android Apps and Games] eNubiX:
I am very excited about that new feature coming to SABS. Can't wait for the apk version. I guess I'm too lazy to compile it on studio. :D

First off, I should be saying thank you to you and all the other people using our mods.
[Android Apps and Games] hinds90:
I'm following the instructions for computer and I feel like it's missing some steps.
[Android Apps and Games] Mike B.:
The OP doesn't mention that you should first turn on your computer but otherwise the steps seem fairly clear if you follow them exactly. What specific problem do you encounter with SABS?
[Android Apps and Games] hinds90:
Step 4 with a computer. Has the interface changed since he posted the walk through?
[Android Apps and Games] allenrb2:
I just wanted to say thanks. I was a hold-out with AdHell2 on my S8, but on my new S9+ it said my device wasn't supported. I followed the simple instructions, and have it up, and working on my S9+. This app is what keeps me from going crazy until they possibly find a way to root this phone. The package disabler, and ad blocking seems to be working exactly as advertised.
[Android Apps and Games] friscoboi:
No. It's all exactly as described. I used Android Studio for The First time for this. And it worked, regarding The instructions step by step.

What is step 4?
[Android Apps and Games] 5outof7:
Hi all,

Just wondering if anyone knows of which domains to whitelist, so Google Rewards continues to provide surveys?

Cheers!
[Android Apps and Games] Nastrahl:
I wondered...

Is an AFWall like firewall frontend for Knox possible if it's an actual firewall?
[Android Apps and Games] NeedleGames:
I have released a new compiled version - 0.0.9.

https://github.com/LayoutXML/SABS/releases
[Android Apps and Games] Mthoth:
In the Change DNS screen, the Set DNS text is a little ways off to the side for me anyways. The last S gets cut off a bit. Sorry, can't post a picture. Other than that, great work!
[Android Apps and Games] :
I just pressed the thanks button, but just wanted to write a thanks!

Working fine, just 10 seconds to update over previous. If you have the right apps installed, it is actually very easy the update after you used to do it.

Thanks again man!
[Android Apps and Games] NeedleGames:
Are you using the 0.0.9 version? I think I have fixed the S getting cut off.
[Android Apps and Games] Mthoth:
Yes, I just updated. I don't know whether this was present in the previous version, since I don't use the set dns feature, only just noticed this. So not a problem for me or anybody really, but maybe you'll want to take another look.
[Android Apps and Games] Yanchev:
0.9 is broken for me. Its activating in 10 secs and not blocking anything. Something is wrong

Edit: For some reason I had to update both host files again. Its now working
[Android Apps and Games] M4rf0:
0.0.9 is working good in my case. I have only question about apps management (block or not). I have one game which need connection to Facebook server, so I wanted to unblock it in SABS. Problem is that I can't find it in the whole list of aps but on recently blocked it is showing correctly. Is this problem with this specific app or maybe with SABS? I try to search it by name and by package name but I can't see it on the apps list in SABS.

I can't post screen from SABS, about this game I am speeking.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.companyname.fortuna_na_okraglo
[Android Apps and Games] jkolner:
V. 0.0.9 works as supposed on my S8, just as the 0.0.8 version did.
[Android Apps and Games] fusionjack:
[MENTION=6150682]mmotti[/MENTION], are you still updating your host file in goo.gl?
[Android Apps and Games] Mike B.:
Step 4 is: "You will be asked to install SDK and other files. Follow the instructions on the screen."

Let Android Studio tell you what it needs on your particular system, then follow the instructions on the screen.. Only you can see what your screen says. Once it's done, move on to step 5! ;)
[Android Apps and Games] mmotti:
I have been mostly uploading to the host file in the sabs repo but I can update the other one if you / others still use it.
[Android Apps and Games] Mike B.:
Using the current SABS 0.0.9 official release, I just now downloaded and installed your Wheel of Fortune game. I simply opened its welcome screen and saw all the sites it attempts to reach under "recent activities" (LOTS of sites!) , and "Fortuna na okrągło" appeared as expected under "Manage blocking in apps". No obvious problem there, sorry. Did you see it under a previous SABS version?
[Android Apps and Games] M4rf0:
No, on 8 and 9 I don't see it. I only see it on blocked list, but not in app management. Is it possible to grant access to FB servers only for this app or only by whitelisting FB servers for all aps? I will reinstall it and see if this helps.

Edit: after reinstall I still don't have this app in manage blocking app list.
[Android Apps and Games] Mike B.:
I would probably be much easier to only maintain ONE copy. Since the one in the SABS repo is already available by default, there is no obvious reason to also add the goo.gl copy. If, for some reason, users want to access your list by URL, they can point directly to "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/LayoutXML/SABS/master/standard-package-mmotti.txt".

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You can't block specific servers for specific apps. Either you allow all blocking for an app (the default) or you disable all blocking for that app. Similarly, if you allow access to a server (whitelist), it will be accessible by all apps. Since the apps management list is coming directly from Knox/Android, it's unlikely that this has something to do with SABS and it might be something very specific to your installation. Reinstalling the app in question might be a good idea.

EDIT: I see that you have edited your post and that reinstalling your game don't help. You can't see it even using the Search function ("fort"?)? Very odd, especially if this is the only app that gives you trouble, but I'm out of idea, sorry.
[Android Apps and Games] hinds90:
I meant step 5. I'm not seeing the gradle script or a progress bar.
[Android Apps and Games] StewMaker:
That is still step 3.

Choose the SABS-master folder, then click OK to import the project.

Step 5 will look like this screenshot below:
[Android Apps and Games] hinds90:
Smh the simplest things lol
[Android Apps and Games] Mike B.:
I'm not sure what your screenshot is showing us but it doesn't seem that you have actually selected the "SABS-master" directory. I don't use W*ndows, but have you tried to simply click on that directory's icon/name then hitting the "OK" button?

"3. Select "Open an existing Android Studio project" and choose the extracted folder"

If all fails, how about you try again,

following all the steps, in the proper order

?

EDIT: [MENTION=8348385]StewMaker[/MENTION] beat me to it. It's amazing how well actually reading the instructions works, isn't it? ;)
[Android Apps and Games] NeedleGames:
I have just filmed all the steps and will soon upload. The process is the same on Windows, Mac or Linux.
[Android Apps and Games] sklchan:
Edited the 0.0.9 version with apk editor pro but failed to install as update as pop up show existing app name conflict error. Have to uninstall old and reinstall the app from beginning and do all the setting from beginning again. Is there any way that can make the update install and just normal update???
[Android Apps and Games] hinds90:
Thank you. I guess I'm the slow one :)
[Android Apps and Games] Mike B.:
It depends on what you were updating from. If you have the same package ID but a different signature, you need to uninstall the old one first. APK Editor usually creates its own signature (depends on version), one of the reasons we recommend compiling your own. Once you pick a patching method (APK Editor Pro version and settings) , you need to stay with it if you don't want to have to reinstall. Note that reinstalling is not the end of the world if you remember to first save your various lists.

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It doesn't matter as long as you eventually get there. ;)
[Android Apps and Games] NeedleGames:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cWO96NGnsSQ

Step: 2A. Only steps on the computer is shown. Process is the same on Windows, Mac and Linux.
[Android Apps and Games] Mike B.:
The process is the same, but the dialogs, especially file selections, differ. Since most people inexplicably seem to be using that thing from Microsoft it's probably the one to use for a tutorial.
[Android Apps and Games] sklchan:
Actually now I'm follow the advice just use all default supply hosts list. Yes it's not a big issue. And FYI I'm updating from the android studio install version with the apk editor edited version as my comp not with new, but i really like the easy apk editor method as it can be done direct with phone but of cause it lost the ability to get those latest github svn changes which currently always look excited as all the developers really hardworking updating the sources with interesting fix the add on features... great work and cheer to the team... :svetius:
[Android Apps and Games] xT-g-K:
I definitely do, I wasn't renaming the package. I thought that was optional at first. I will follow those steps and hopefully it'll work
[Android Apps and Games] sklchan:
For a first timer who using the android studio i think the most easily misunderstanding would be the long loading time needed to wait after opening the project. Those progress bar really not telling much and really make me keep thinking it is the app hang or it doing something in the background... just my 2 cents... ;)

My 3 failing attempts and root cause:

1. Wrongly load the parent folder instead the exact extracted folder

2. Behind firewall failed to download certificate

3. Impatient waiting the project fully load
[Android Apps and Games] hinds90:
Thanks for all the help! Do most people go with the domains that come with SABS or add others. When I was using adhell2 I never felt the need to add more.
[Android Apps and Games] Mike B.:
I can't tell you what most people do, but I’ll tell you what I recommend: use as few lists as possible. Start with either one of the default lists, both if you want to, but avoid adding external lists. If you see an ad or two creeping up, merely blacklist that domain. There is a pathological obsession in the "ad blocking" community that compels some users to always search for a mythical ideal list and to update their lists constantly. For example, AdAway has a builtin default to update its lists daily, a ridiculous option. In real life, you need to block very few domains, most of which never change. In fact, with SABS, you could simply create your own personal blocklist (export from the "recent activity" screens) and forego all other list altogether. At this moment, my own list is about 250 entries, most of which are wildcards, and it's only that big because I've been testing various users' concerns about specific apps.

Short answer: install SABS, "update all" defaults, done (you can close SABS), relax! ;)
[Android Apps and Games] mmotti:
Host file updated.

Updated standard-package-mmotti

Now only using a single base host file (someonewhocares.org/hosts/hosts)

Removed Metrics.* wildcard and added back all Metrics. entries due to a game sync issue report.

Host counts

Pre-processing: 13351

Processed (Live): 6585

Update all providers, disable and enable blocking. These (and other) recent changes will only take effect if you are ONLY using my host file. If you are also using the SABS standard package, it will add back a lot of entries that I have since removed and any issues will persist.
[Android Apps and Games] Mike B.:
Aarrgghh! Since you didn't update the versionCode, aren't we back to the same slightly(?) confusing situation for people who compile SABS? 532 commits but still build 530. The long-term solution would probably be to NOT include the actual input lists in the repo but instead use a link to them, possibly still within GitHub. Users would still see the default packages and would still be able to use/update them at will, but SABS would remain unchanged, further demonstrating that SABS itself doesn't block anything, only the user-selected domains lists do.
[Android Apps and Games] NeedleGames:
We'll figure something out when I'm not so busy.
[Android Apps and Games] Mike B.:
Suggested solution:

Add links in the code to the packages you want as defaults (mostly there already)

Edit .gitignore

;)
[Android Apps and Games] Capsfan84:
I installed this all yesterday and it's been great so far. I think it might have been asked upthread and went unanswered but does anyone know if this app will interfere at all with Google opinion rewards? I don't have any additional blocking set up other then what was turned on by default.

Thank so much.
[Android Apps and Games] legojoe8:
Just installed SABS today and the adblocking is working fine but in the disabler section there aren't any apps showing. Anyone know the fix?
[Android Apps and Games] Stephen!:
Working well on S7 EDGE (935T) ?
[Android Apps and Games] Mike B.:
Whatever tool or method you used to change the packageID probably did something "wrong". I suggest you try again, starting with a fresh copy.

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Only 19 bothered to dl the actual source? I'm still waiting for your DONATION link. We know you already have the text in strings.xml! ;)
[Android Apps and Games] alexhee:
Working well on my Note 8. Thx alot.
[Android Apps and Games] Thanat0s24:
For some reason when I try to use the APK editor pro app the option to change the package name is greyed out, I'm not able to click on it or edit it. Anyone have any ideas why?
[Android Apps and Games] Mike B.:
It sounds as if you might be using the FREE APK Editor (available on the Play Store) and not the PRO version (no longer on the Play Store). The versions that are able to edit the manifest (including the package ID) should say "APK Editor Pro" at the top. XDA rules frown upon getting into details of where and how to find the PRO version and similar patchers, but let our friend Google guide you. ;)
[Android Apps and Games] Oops...:
This
[Android Apps and Games] friscoboi:
I suddenly have all These Pictures in many folders. Can i delete them?
[Android Apps and Games] NeedleGames:
It's from your apk editor or alternative app. You can delete those, yes
[Android Apps and Games] ace-user:
Been looking for a good adblock app after adhell stopped working and this worked great! Thanks dev!
[Android Apps and Games] Nastrahl:
It's working well with my Note 8 here with or without custom DNS.

The only issue seems I've got is that I can't send MMS anymore (but can receive) with custom DNS (been using AdGuard ones), whitelisting SMS apps/services, MMSC address or not, and nothing it shown on the report (might be normal if it's blocked by the custom DNS).

Using AdGuard it worked well, but it may be because whatever you set in the APN settings it bypass' the VPN tunnel.
[Android Apps and Games] freezingpoint:
Adhell2 was still working for me but I moved on to this one anyway. Installing the Android studio was a pain but when it's all loaded, everything was smooth and working perfectly. Thanks for all the hard work!
[Android Apps and Games] DJ_Jedi:
Of course it doesn't work with standard package name for me, for once i hoped i didn't have to do anything to receive updates, but no i'll have to manually change the package name every time.

Thanks anyway, AdHell 2 was working poorly since ever, the first AdHell was the real deal but we all know how it went, so great job keeping it alive.
[Android Apps and Games] NeedleGames:
Those strings are remaining from the Adhell.

So, I've been trying to setup paypal donation account all this morning. And I've encountered a few problems.

1) My card could not be used to verify paypal account for some reason and I'll get a new one in two weeks. But apparently one can accept with unverified account.

2) I wanted to make a "donate" button but it's only for non profit organizations and I'm not an organization.

3) Then I decided to setup a "Buy" button because it's the only option left but then I don't know what tax to use because donations are international transactions.

4) Finally, I made a "paypal me" account and now my name is showing and I'm not sure if I want that. Adhell 2 developer also used this option and who knows why he disappeared- maybe Samsung sent him a threatening letter or something. This option has one more problem - it's taxed by Paypal unlike donate button.

What do you think I should do? If this is that complicated I might not setup anything after all.
[Android Apps and Games] mmotti:
I've not personally received donations but I did create a donate 'button' as I saw it as an option to include it on the XDA profile.

There was a button generator on their site, but I don't remember reading into the requirements for it (non profit org etc). All I know is if it's clicked, my PayPal account is visible. It doesn't surprise me that they may take a cut though as they do with ebay payments if memory serves.
[Android Apps and Games] DJ_Jedi:
I added all your hosts and SABS is enabling itself for over 30 min, how much should i wait before stop trying? :confused:
[Android Apps and Games] mmotti:
This might be because of the UI bug. Force close sabs and then open and enable ad blocking.

I wouldn't advise using all of these. The last one especially is not appropriate for use as it's not a standard host file.
[Android Apps and Games] pleasetouchmenot:
Deleted.
[Android Apps and Games] 8139david:
Galaxy S8+: system apps that can or should be disabled?

Finally I managed to register SABS. (I'm not sure what was the problem. Perhaps I didn't copy correctly the registration code.)

I compiled SABS using Android Studio. Surprise: the resulting apk is much bigger than the one we can download: app-debug.apk 4897 Ko. Why is that?

I'm using the Disabler, which seems very convenient. I've disabled a few apps, but I'm not sure what I'm doing.

Is there a list of system apps you recommend disabling, in particular among the Samsung apps?

I have a Galaxy S8+ and I'm not using any app from Samsung.
[Android Apps and Games] NeedleGames:
I'm not sure. Maybe this is because you have compiled from source with the latest changes that haven't been released in the release apk yet.

I have personally only disabled 17 packages: all bixby apps except bixby vision, briefing, all facebook apps (I use facebook in browser and messenger lite without all the cancer like gifs or reactions, stories, filters), and Microsoft preloaded apps. I don't think disabling more is necessary and could even result in poorer phone performance.