[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] PiggyFlooper:
**This is not spam! There is a two week trial period with full features, after that it costs. I encourage you to try it for 2 weeks n see what ya think.

Since the coronavirus hit, and even longer, I've been working on putting together the ultimate package for adblocking, tracker crushing, just, a pure web experience where your device isn't downloading garbage that eats up data, especially useful for 4g/5g connections! It's divine browsing and not having to click off boxes for cookie notices and use the app notices and adblock notices, yeah!

Way back in 2013 I rooted my first device, the Evo 3D. then ensued an almost compulsive urge to use my devices the way I want, from theming (I love dark themed apps) to adblocking. I haven't found an all-in-one solution for my adblocking, etc. needs, and so I imagine there's others out there looking for the same. The ultimate one stop shop for android needs. I've found it thru a little app called Adguard. An extremely powerful app, with options to run extensions that further the android experience. Such as video downloaders, which may be considered warez here on XDA. YT dl'ers, vimeo, fb, p*rn, e.g. There's fb ad zappers and timeline cleaner, Google Search mods, HTML5 Video support, more YT modifications, Twitter video downloader and ad blocker, Instagram mods, the list goes on. And as a bonus, Adguard supports running a hosts file, I've include the one I use.

If you don't find Adguard useful, I assure the hosts file is. You can extract it from the zip I've uploaded. It's geared towards multinational use, as I've targeted major ad networks from across the globe.. I've come across ones that block Microsoft store, mine doesn't. Use it on your desktop, laptop, Android, or even Mac or iPhone. We're all inclusive here, no discrimination. And it's only 3.3 MB so it won't bog down your processor or take up a lotta RAM.

Good news, Adguard doesn't require a rooted device, though it would make it a little easier in setting up a proxy. But yea, this mod won't void your warranty. If android device isn't rooted, setting up a VPN connection is required. The VPN is thru Adguard, so no worries about paying for a separate VPN service. It is highly recommended to check out Adguard's website for info, especially when it comes to setting up dnscrypt or dns over https. Here is a list of faq's- https://kb.adguard.com/en/android/faq

I'll be the first to admit, I'm am android layman, I'm more of a big picture guy rather than a details guy, plus I'd rather you learn it on your own so you get a better understanding of what's involved.

Also offered is theming options to websites. One important one you'll find ( to add DNS filters) is filterlists.com. I've included filter lists in this package that I've found useful and helpful. I could go on and on about all the features, I'll stick to a select few I'm most excited about. so when you install this, check out how I took a modification, a filter, called DarkFilterLists, n made it better( more colorful anyway), @ www.filterlists.com/lists Check out reddit n imgur n xda n pinterest n facebook n twitter n YouTube n Google n music streaming sites n video streaming sites and the list goes on. like I said, it's a much cleaner browsing experience! PLEASE! Test my work, n it's not all on me, I've found so much help online plus with tampermonkey's modules this is a kickass mod. You should definitely check out all the extensions! Be careful where you get them from. The down side is that Adguard costs. U get 2 weeks free n after that u can pay monthly, yearly, or like $70 last time I checked for a lifetime.

Edit- I wanna share a couple more links that have been helpful.

Extensions at greasyfork

https://greasyfork.org/en/scripts?page=1

The extensions I've found very useful. There's plenty of YT dl'ers, hide facebook ads, view pinterest without login, and many more.

How to write your own filters

https://help.eyeo.com/en/adblockplus/how-to-write-filters#basic

Learning what wildcards do is the key to this thing. Find out what these do- a |pipe| an *asterisk* and whatever this thing is- ^

Go into User Rules in Adguard settings, I've tried to keep it tidy, with sections for each site. A lot of this isn't my work. If I cited ones' work, well, I'm citing everyone that contributes to filterlists, thank you for helping to teach myself! There isn't an all-in-one guide to this thing, so it's my goal to help others learn n understand the different aspects this app is capable of.

I need help with this, because I can't host it from Dropbox because once it catches on, they would suspend my account for so many downloads, same with the other sites. will someone please help me with this.

Now for the instructions or directions on how to install this. Adguard is in the Play Store. 2 weeks fully featured, during this period, you'll notice a bulge or wetness in your undies. don't worry, it's common. this is a judgement free zone here. so install, go to settings-

General-Import settings.json I supply here. Then settings- Content Blocking- user rules- import adguard_cb_user_filter...then go into your wifi settings and type in the settings in the pics included with my zip file you download.

And you're all set, ENJOY!! Don't thank me for this, thank others involved responsible for Adguard

I will host it from my dropbox til I get help-

Download

**I've pulled this due to lack of interest**

**pm me if you'd like to try

you can flash it in recovery, but I don't see the point

please share this with your closest friend(s)

If you want me to fix something, please ask, n I'll work on it. If you find a fix, PLEASE, let me know, I'll include it! I've tried hard to get Spotify n Pandora's Web Players to work, to no avail. So that's my challenge for you, can you do it?

There are some exceptions, such as-

- When watching videos at starz.com and hulu.com, go to video page, disable Adguard Stealth mode, start video, then re-enable Adguard

- Adguard needs to be disabled to load dropbox.com, then re-enable Adguard (edit, nvm- fixed!)

- Disable Adguard to get YT comments to load in a browser (edit, nvm- fixed!)

Tips

- make sure to delete Facebook app cache after enabling Adguard for 1st time

- proxy browsers cannot be filtered by Adguard, like Puffin browser

- pics are included in zip file to help set up wifi

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