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[Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ Questions & Answers] pcriz:
The DNS option is cool but it's never been a better solution than what I have experienced with rooted options and also adhell.

I still get ads.

The pi hole thing is cool and all but frankly I don't use my phone that much at home and my computer's are already adfree

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Should also mention it's about 30 bucks isn't it?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ Questions & Answers] vinumsv:
well i got it for 5$ as part of promotion
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ Questions & Answers] ceo.mtcl:
I'm a developer myself and a tech enthusiast, and I don't mind spending $$$s on things I like.

My reviews are based on four factors.

1. Strength of adblocking,

2. Security

3. Price

4. Ease of disabling adblocking.

The reason why I need to disable adblocking from time to time is because of some redirection links don't play well with adblocking. And some other situations where I need to click on an ad.

Paid:

1. Adguard Pro: In my opinion, the paid version of adguard does the best adblocking via the VPN it creates. It also works with socks5 proxy if you want to use a secondary vpn like PIA. This is exactly my preferred setup, I paid for a lifetime subscription for this for $12 for 2 mobile and 2 computer license. Yes, I did get a good deal at that point. It is also very easy on battery and I highly recommend this if $$$s are not a problem.

1. Strength of adblocking: Perfect (can add custom lists if more blocking is needed)

2. Security: adblocking is done locally on your phone so highly secure. Your request URLs and data isn't going out to a remote dns server.

3. Price: expensive

4. Ease of disabling adblocking: easy, just from a dropdown in notifications.

Free:

Now let's come to adguard DNS or pihole as a DNS server option. Adguard DNS blocks all ads for me. You can use it either directly by entering it in the settings (I dont like this option though because if you temporarily want to disable adblocking, its pain in the butt.) I like using the DNS servers using a simulated VPN app for DNS changers. There are quite a few available on play store. My favorite one is : https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.aykutcevik.dnschanger

Adguard DNS via DNS changer:

1. Strength of adblocking: high, but not customizable, whatever they offer as blocking you gotta live with it. However, note that they are pretty good with blocking ads. I never felt any problem.

2. Security: all requests go out to a remote DNS server, which either allows the request or blocks it. So not secure at all.

3. Price: free

4. Ease of disabling adblocking: easy with a DNS changer software.

PiHole via DNS changer:

1. Strength of adblocking: High, you get super high control over ad blocking.

2. Security: The DNS server is at your home so its secure. Your data won't go out to any other company.

3. Price: Needs an always on server running at home. People usually get a raspberry pi for this. If you need adblocking outside of your home, you'll also need a dynamic DNS service or a static IP address, which can be expensive. But you get what you pay for. You can do a lot more with this setup if you are a tech enthusiast like me.

4. Ease of setting it up and disabling adblocking: You need to be technically fairly comfortable with linux to set it up. There are some simple scripts and guides online though. Disabling is easy though.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ Questions & Answers] pcriz:
Yeah right now its 30 bucks. I think some people will think that's a lot for something that isnt a bonafide adblock
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ Questions & Answers] weretiger:
Adguard + HTTPS.... with DNS filtering on Cloudflare
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ Questions & Answers] oneandroidnut:
I wish adhell would come back!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ Questions & Answers] kuduku:
Using DNS66 on my setup . Works great , extremely light on battery , you can add own hosts and DNS with normal Adblocking

https://xdaforums.com/android/apps-games/app-dns66-source-host-ad-blocker-root-t3487497
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ Questions & Answers] winol:
Adguard free works just fine for me, I only see some ads within 1 or two apps, but they are inert, do not do anything even clicking them, and, there are web pages that refuse opening because they detect the ad blocker, but I can live ok with this
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ Questions & Answers] fxsoap:
If you don't mind a little de-compiling of another app that has a working KNOX key and hacking that together with the Adhell program....you still can :highfive:
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ Questions & Answers] oneandroidnut:
I'm listening....
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ Questions & Answers] mrlugo88:
Have you tried AdClear? That's what I use and it works good for me.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ Questions & Answers] shagy38:
I'm listening
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ Questions & Answers] fxsoap:
I would love to say more but you'll have to ask around about how to go about this. If I did I could get in trouble
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ Questions & Answers] pcriz:
What rules does it break?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ Questions & Answers] Nastrahl:
There's no other app except AdGuard for both blocking and removing placeholders.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ Questions & Answers] victorvscn:
XDA Labs has Blokada.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ Questions & Answers] Sprov:
Unfortunately Adhell 3 stopped working completely, there's nobody able to give a solution for it, samsung is not giving away developer keys anymore. Luckily I found a good DNS service that has good customization, it's free and works for different devices. I hope someone else can give it a shot and his thoughts, I'm satisfied with it for now. Battery drain, if present, it's negligible and you don't even need to download an app or anything. https://nextdns.io/
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ Questions & Answers] rxk:
I used to use Adfree on my rooted Android 9 devices and it works perfectly. It removes add and place holders as well. Unfortunately, I seems not working on Android 10.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ Questions & Answers] freco:
I use Private DNS (Settings -> More connection settings -> Private DNS) dns.adguard.com and does a pretty good job.

You tube Vanced is also helpful to get rid of youtube ads.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ Questions & Answers] OsamaNasser:
I can help you with this wish, as I still have adhell3 working fine for me, Contact me Plz.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ Questions & Answers] winol:
Adguard works absolutely fine, zero ads, with the latest update, not even place holders are present! But that is my experience…
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ Questions & Answers] NOMIOMI:
block ad without any software

setting> Connection> More Connection Setting> click on Private DNS > Click Private DNS Provider Hostnane and write down dns.adguard.com .save and restart mobile
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ Questions & Answers] BigE:
Just remember it will give you hard time on flights connecting to WiFi. So on flights put it back to none.. (I used to fly a lot)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ Questions & Answers] r4Rok:
I have tested Adhell, AdLock, Blokada, Adaway, DNS66 plus a couple of others. But, Adguard works flawlessly irrespective "Free or Pro."
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ Questions & Answers] Loragejt:
How can you have adhell working?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ Questions & Answers] winol:
Yes, adguard works absolutely fine, even in "free" version, no ads anywhere, in my days with the note 8, some ads showed, very few, but now, with my note10+, I cant even recall seeing a single one
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ Questions & Answers] BLEK0TA:
best after few years searching is combo Samsung internet + unicorn plugin from galaxy store, its paid only 1,5 € and Works perfectly..
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ Questions & Answers] Mike B.:
For the record, adhell (adhell3, source for 3.2.314 still available on GitHub) never quit working! What happened is that Samsung finally patched a "hole" in previous Knox implementations. Currently, you need a legitimate partner-issued key for adhell to work. No, there are no workarounds, no you can't pretend to be a Samsung partner, and no partner will share his/her valid keys with you... ;) As previously discussed in the old adhell threads, there are quite a few simple and free alternatives, most a lot simpler than what I see discussed in this thread.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ Questions & Answers] mkim055:
Best by far

http://apps.samsung.com/appquery/appDetail.as?appId=com.disconnectandroidfirewall
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ Questions & Answers] devilnat:
Is it any good? Does it still work on Samsung One UI?

Im willing to buy but I cant find many reviews on any website.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ Questions & Answers] mkim055:
Working fine
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ Questions & Answers] dancrow:
Is this app also hidings the place holder, like adguard does?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ Questions & Answers] Nastrahl:
It does not.

It uses the firewall provided by Knox to block outbound connections.

Or works more like a host file adblocker, like adaway, but without DNS requests made since the blocking is done by your phone.

What still had a to be figured out, is to know if it doesn't take more battery instead, since apps may not be aware the requests are blocked so they may try hard and continuously try to connect blocked addresses.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ Questions & Answers] Cyclops1055:
Does it remove the ad place holders like adguard does?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ Questions & Answers] Nastrahl:
No
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ Questions & Answers] Nastrahl:
You can use Android's Private DNS for system wide ads and browser extension for placeholders ; only Firefox mobile supports them as far as I know.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ Questions & Answers] ka24e:
Your best bet is to set up PiHole at home on a Raspberry Pi (or on a server in Ubuntu on a VM, etc), and install OpenVPN on that server too. Install OpenVPN on your phone and when you are not home on your own WiFi network, enable the VPN on your phone and all ads, placeholders, etc are blocked and gone. Been using this for over a year.

PiHole is easy to set up. I have all my devices running through it.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ Questions & Answers] Forever Justice:
send me best way to setup i get lost somewhere?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ Questions & Answers] blackhawk:
Settings>connections>more connection settings>private dns, punch private dns host name and enter "dns.adguard.com"

That's it. No account.

Blocks ads on apks and in the browser. Been using it for 2 days.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] XXXMasonXXX:
Hey guy's I'm new here to this forum and I found it very informational. I'm about to get a new AT&T Tilt from AT&T. I've been stuck with a crap phone for two years now and It's about time to renew the contract. I've been looking at some reviews, blogs, and other information about the cell phone and from what I've heard I love it! It has Wi-Fi, GPS, basically anything and everything you need for a wireless device. My question is how can I get my phone to be "tricked out" like the ones that are on YouTube, on blogs, pictures, etc. I'll show some examples and make a list of stuff that I think would be neat on my new phone, so if you could please provide me with an official website to download the software? I'd really appreciate it, and also any helpful tips about the phone.

For the appearance I'd like to have maybe some of these:

Application wise I'd would like to see if I could have some sort of Emulator so I can play old classic games like, Game Boy, Game Boy Advanced, Nintendo, Super Nintendo, etc. Also if this is at all possible a good GPS software that is turn by turn? Also accessories, like official, really good brans, like cases, screen protectors, etc. I'll post some videos also that have some stuff I want, I know it is alot to ask, and it is but I'm really a noob at this stuff so if you could provide information on how to install all of this! Thank's alot guys!

Videos:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=APEdumoliUg

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JL74U45Q4V0

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qC5fNY-pGD0

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dliYt4lmRhI

Once again thank's alot for helping me! I'll try to repay some how!
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] _Alex_:
Read the FAQ, it's there for your questions. If you have any other questions, please reply to the appropriate existing thread.
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rakeshbro:
Last year all of a sudden my phone just died I guess. It turned off and neven turned on after that.

When I put it on charge it starts heating up and so sign of life. :(
[Xiaomi Poco F1 Accessories] Gurkirat_Singh:
These are the only two reputable brands I could find. Others I found were just too expensive (imported). And let me just throw it out there, these still feel very expensive to me, but I'm only willing to pay cause they're reputable brands.

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I'm most looking forward to pics of the products, because online it's really hard to tell anything. Especially the pics of the insides like the corner insides etc (I think more details can be captured with flash ON), whatever you could provide, pic of case applied on the phone etc. For me what matters the most is design (not talking about looks) especially the key features i.e. the lip to prevent the screen from touching any surface, the air cushioned type corners (inside) or anything else I'm missing. Though I do know that these probably already have that.

And any of your opinions and experience related to these products. Like in case of Ringke, as it has a transparent back, Has it got any scratches, too many scratches etc? Has it gone yellowish (the transparent part)? In case of Spigen, Does it have clicky buttons? Does it feel heavy? How grippy is it? Anything related to these two cases even something I didn't mentioned, pros cons, however you like it.

I'm not opposed to buy something better than these brand cases IF it's out there & not popular, but it has to be less expensive & you must've bought and used the product. You can still suggest me anything better even if you haven't used it, not my preferred way, but I'll still look into it.

I'm not looking to throw my phone, just to protect it from accidents. I also know how heavy it gets after applying these covers which increases the chances of drops of an already heavy phone, so the protection has to be the best. If you know of anything lightweight which can still protect similarly (that's why design matters the most) to these cases, you can LMK.

I just want to make sure I get the best thing if I'm paying this much money.

Not important (Just a customer's angry rant) : As Xiaomi already betrayed us by giving too high of a discounts on such a good phone. That's why they're still selling the same stock or IDK what is their plan with this line!!? I didn't returned or went to service centre to complain about the screen bleeding issue. Yes it's still there even after 1 year. So when I buy their phone for Rs. 23K ,8/256 model like 2-3 weeks ago & they give a flat Rs.4k discount on it, It's just straight up back stabbing. I think realistically, so I just knew that they were gonna waste my time at service centre & second it's not that big of a deal. That's why I didn't returned it or wasted my time on repair.

Me as a customer value their product more without any incentive purposes and they as a company doesn't value it. It's just pathetic.
[Xiaomi Poco F1 Accessories] osemoka:
Lol. So big post about cases.

I bought spigen. It looks exactly like in photos. Its elegant, fits perfectly. One thing bad about it is that's slippery in my hands. Kind of annoying but you can get used to it.

Rinkge looks more protective and massive. I wouldn't buy it, cause it makes look like some tank smartphone ( Samsung solid etc). So unless you drop your phone everyday obtain I'd buy spigen.
[Xiaomi Poco F1 Accessories] rickyroma:
I have both. Spigen is the one I use daily. Ringke did not allow me to use in Brodit car holder. Spigen is a more elegant case ringke looks tacky, but has better corner protection. Both suck with regards to amount of lip on front face to protect screen from drops.
[Xiaomi Poco F1 Accessories] Jackzx:
i'm using Nillkin Case for my poco f1. But from the above two you mentioned, i think Spigen case is better option.
[Xiaomi Poco F1 Accessories] rajeshkoshti:
Been using spigen since the first day. It lacks side grip, its very very slippery if u try to grab/hold it by fingers with phone lying on flat surface. I wonder how cud spigen not think abt side grip!!

So I wud say go with ringke.

All the best.
[Xiaomi Poco F1 Accessories] a7cATR4z:
Using Ringke since May 2019. back transparent panel still clear as glass with some micro scratches which ain't even visible if not looking carefully. this panel kind of shines like glass and reflects considerable light of you're interested ?.

only con I've found is it makes the phone a bit heavier but for the sake of protection i can live with that much extra weight.
[Xiaomi Poco F1 Accessories] NovaDovah:
I would like to get of the grid and introduce one more reputed brand into the picture. It's called Kapaver they are well known for thier carbon fibre looking air cushions induced back covers. It costs well around 600rs. On average. And ill tell you as I used it on my previous note 5 pro. Which is a delicate phone, i dnt usually drop the mobile very often but when ever I did it did hit the ground at an Harder pace.

But seriously when i exchanged the old for new poco. I had no regrets of any scratches or dents all cause of Kapaver. So from an user perspective I'll give it a 5/5 for protection but yea it does causes the mobile to look a bit bulkier. But it does make it feel kinda premium. Il urge you to do have a look at it.

Ps. By observing my usage and cover. Many of my friends who used poco did get Kapaver case and they seem to be very happy with it.
[Xiaomi Poco F1 Accessories] Daruwalla:
Using ringke from the day poco was launched and the case was available. My phone is 1 year old. I prefer ringke cause it's transparent and I can show off skins on the back. It's heavy and you'll feel it for the first few days. If you feel naked poco is already heavy, get Spigen ( do note it's slips a lot). Both are good cases and you can't go wrong with any one of them.
[Xiaomi Poco F1 Accessories] nicholes:
I am planing to get ringke case. I want to know that I am using full screen mode in Poco F1. so how does it goes when we swipe edge for back or when we swipe up for home screen?

I mean does this case create problem or it work well with full screen mode?
[Xiaomi Poco F1 Accessories] TheTAMAS:
Ringke.. I'm using it since day 1 of my Poco F1
[Xiaomi Poco F1 Accessories] theagilecoder:
I understand your angry customer rant. The discounts on poco are not logical lol. There were many discounts on diwali weekend in India . I snagged 6/64 for $190 / Rs 13,499 :D
[Xiaomi Poco F1 Accessories] a7cATR4z:
ringke case with green camo.
[Xiaomi Poco F1 Accessories] Gurkirat_Singh:
Nice, coouldn't find that on amazon. Did you bought it from a local store? Is this you https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PlZRhsfzxqY?
[Xiaomi Poco F1 Accessories] a7cATR4z:
nope bought the skin from mi.com /mi store app.

ringke case from Amazon it's 899 now I guess.

check description for links.

and yes lol

can't upload video on xda so had to do on yt
[Xiaomi Poco F1 Accessories] thomas140:
Spigen rugged armour ****. Go for ringke.
[Xiaomi Poco F1 Accessories] smartvivek:
Go with ringkee
[Xiaomi Poco F1 Accessories] Gurkirat_Singh:
[MENTION=9075723]a7cATR4z[/MENTION] Oh!!!!!! you put a skin and case, I thought it was a case design, nvm.
[Xiaomi Poco F1 Accessories] thomas140:
I have used the spigen rugged armour case before. Ended up it so loose terribly after 5 months using it. And also, there was a logo stain on my Poco f1 back which caused by the case. Now that I changed it to Ringke, shall see what will happen after few months.
[Xiaomi Poco F1 Accessories] dgm_mixtoon:
I am using ringke, it is very resistant but I did not like it because of the fact that dirt and dust gets to the back of the mobile ..
[Xiaomi Poco F1 Accessories] thomas140:
Same goes to spigen.
[Xiaomi Poco F1 Accessories] Nik2424:
Ringke all the way since poco launch. I have used spigen before on axon 7, it became loose and very shiny rubber and slippery after few months.

Ringke still looks perfect and feels perfect. The rubber does not become shiny(and I have oily hands) and the clear back stays clear, no yellowing.
[Xiaomi Poco F1 Accessories] devaser:
ringke

maybe a little late, but I've been using the ringke case and it is great.

it makes the phone quite big, but you get used to it.

I've droppped the phone 3 times and not even a scratch on the case, very solid

all ports are accesible and the fingerprint reader is easier to use than without the case
[Xiaomi Poco F1 Accessories] Shree_Jamdar:
Spigen

I accidently dropped my phone once, the glass cracked. It's that fragile. Even if they release F2, ill still get a case.. anyway, point is after i got it replaced, i got a spigen. Dropped it 4 diffrent times, not even a scratch. So worth every rupee.
[Xiaomi Poco F1 Accessories] thomas140:
Beware on the marks at the back of your phone which being covered by spigen. These marks can't be removed by anything, even with 70% alcohol wipe.

Buy a skin to paste phone first before using spigen.
[Xiaomi Poco F1 Accessories] dgm_mixtoon:
i use this now....

https://es.aliexpress.com/item/32915821382.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.274263c0f6CdLO

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[IMG="Poco"]https://ae01.alicdn.com/kf/U37a68db8ec834d798cd3ade9366a2aceS.jpg[/IMG]

I like that one more, it is robust, resistant and comfortable at hand.
[Xiaomi Poco F1 Accessories] thomas140:
Ok, this is different with my previous spigen case. But anyway, I would advise to put on skin sticker at the back of poco f1 before putting on the case.
[Xiaomi Poco F1 Accessories] amn1987:
I am using Nillkin H non-Pro along with Kapaver case. The latter adds bulk but is worth as its pretty grippy. All ports are easily accessible. The buttons require a little force to press. There's a raised lip around the display.
[Xiaomi Poco F1 Accessories] varunsngh786:
Today i bought spigen case and believe me its best premium case i ever seen its worth in 699 Rs so don't think just go ahead
[Xiaomi Poco F1 Accessories] figure7810:
I have the Spigen case and it´s great but... it became a little loose like others says. I'm thinking about trying the Ringke case, should i?
[Xiaomi Poco F1 Accessories] thomas140:
Same as you. I used spigen rugged armour from the beginning and it became loose and back body of Poco f1 will have marks which cannot be cleaned up at all.

Now I'm using ringke and so far it is perfect.
[Xiaomi Poco F1 Accessories] figure7810:
Nice, i probably buy it. And in therms of protection, which one do you think is better? Is the Ringke Fusion X a bulkier case than Spigen?
[Xiaomi Poco F1 Accessories] thomas140:
In terms of protection, I would go for spoken fusion x.

For me, the case is not really that bulky. No issue from my side so far. I believe ringke case is cheaper than the spoken rugged armour case if not wrong.
[Onetouch Idol 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pug_ster:
Do you know where I can download the Sahara & Firehose Test software? Thanks.
[Onetouch Idol 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] printf():
The original thread was here: https://xdaforums.com/idol-3/development/tool-sahara-firehose-test-alcatel-t3454855

Looks like the file is taken down now, I still have a copy however:

https://mega.nz/#F!xBRXRIrT!TlYCGpJ-63L1BxjRhuaYrw
[Onetouch Idol 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Fffr347:
Password: decker.su
[Onetouch Idol 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] qwer1920:
can i get modem files? this download link is no longer available