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Ad blocking on android

I would like to pirate on my phone sometimes and the ads on websites are problem. I’m not newbie, I know I can install firefox and get the uBlock on it but firefox android is a little bit slow so I prefer to use Opera browser; opera has an ad blocker but it’s a joke compared to uBlock. I’m in a restricted country and my phone is not rooted, so if I use ad block apps like AdAway or Adgaurd they need to create a VPN connection in order to function unless the phone is rooted, and that VPN connection doesn’t let me to enable another VPN in order to visit filtered websites or apps.

I’m not stuck, but felt if I ask here there may be another smart solution for ad blocking on android that can solve these small problems; and the solution would help other people so be kind and provide what you have.

loudWaterEnjoyer ,
@loudWaterEnjoyer@lemmy.dbzer0.com avatar

Get Firefox from github.com/Tobi823/ffupdater then its fast

Darkassassin07 ,
@Darkassassin07@lemmy.ca avatar

All the people suggesting firefox…

https://lemmy.ca/pictrs/image/8b1cc7fc-7c76-4fc5-b00b-5920f4e43449.jpeg

ehyuman ,

read what?

Darkassassin07 ,
@Darkassassin07@lemmy.ca avatar

I know I can install firefox and get the uBlock on it but firefox android is a little bit slow so I prefer to use Opera browser

Very clearly asking for something else, but people repeatedly recommend OP uses firefox… SMH

Holzkohlen ,

Cause the answer is to just deal with it. OP is going on a damn journey instead of just using the browser that feels a bit slow to him. Just use it to pirate on your phone and use another browser for whatever else you want. It’s really not that difficult.

Darkassassin07 ,
@Darkassassin07@lemmy.ca avatar

Some people actually enjoy taking journey’s and exploring new things. Stagnation is boring.

There’s lots of tools in the tool box, you don’t have to use the hammer exclusively. Try a bit of variety. You might just like it.

Morgikan ,
@Morgikan@lemm.ee avatar

They keep responding that way because OP is looking for a magic bullet. They are basically wanting something that is only positives and has no drawbacks.

You’re either going to increase latency in the app, increase latency across the network, have to pay for something, have to use an app you don’t prefer, etc.

Darkassassin07 ,
@Darkassassin07@lemmy.ca avatar

OP asked for some new (to them) options, of which there are plenty. Instead some people are re-listing the things op’s already said they’ve tried.

Not even remotely helpful. If you don’t have anything new to suggest, just don’t suggest anything. Instead have a read through some of the actually helpful comments others have posted.

Nimous OP ,

You’re a man of culture

Darkassassin07 ,
@Darkassassin07@lemmy.ca avatar

tips tophat

jayandp ,

Kiwi Browser is Chromium based and supports desktop add-ons like uBlock Origin.

Nimous OP ,

Yes but that shit is a terrible browser!

03040 ,

Why is Kiwi a terrible browser?

And009 ,

Firefox for mobile has a few addons support, including ublock origin. I’m not sure how you mean it’s slow

03040 ,

With an old phone Firefox is indeed slow. Startup is slow, page loading is slow, even scrolling is sluggish. On Chromium browser the performance is a lot better if your phone is not that fast.

jayandp ,

Works fine for me, so I’m not sure why you think it’s terrible. Only mobile browser with Developer Tools too.

jerb ,

You realize Opera is the exact same engine, right?

gunpachi ,

I think maybe OP doesn’t like kiwi’s UI/UX

hexagonwin ,

This… While I don’t like how the source code isn’t updated to the public regularly there isn’t anything fishy in Kiwi, we get regular updates and there are some neat features like being able to change the tab switcher UI or use desktop extensions.

Bongles ,

If you don’t mind paying, Blokada has a “cloud” subscription. You set your DNS settings on the phone to what they give you, turn it on in the app once, then it runs without using the VPN method.

I use it because, even though it’s another God damn subscription, it seems to work better for me and now I don’t have to think about it.

kostel_thecreed ,

NextDNS has a free ad-blocking option.

Bongles ,

I’ll look into it, thanks

fiddlestix ,

Just signed up for this. Thanks for the heads up.

7Sea_Sailor ,

Personally I use my own selfhosted AdGuard Home instance, configured on my phone as the private DNS server, therefor connecting via encrypted DOT. I’ve also got this server configured as the DNS on my home network router, meaning every and any device in the network profits from the adblocking, no matter how the respective DNS is configured. If you dont want to mess around with linux, docker and selfhosting in general, NextDNS seems to be a very valuable option as well. In any case, this is a lot more efficient than having an adblocking extension in your browser, since AGH/NDNS will also block ads and tracker in any other app that isn’t Firefox.

WittyWhisper ,

I find configuring an ad blocking private dns over https DOH in Firefox much faster and efficient compared to other methods. Firefox Extensions and VPN add unnecessary over head.

If interested, the steps are documented in my notes - abskmj.github.io/notes/…/firefox-dns-https/

wisefoolkp ,
@wisefoolkp@lemmy.dbzer0.com avatar

RethinkDNS and Firefox+Ublock-Origin

LiamTheBox ,
@LiamTheBox@lemmy.dbzer0.com avatar

Try Fennec (4chan recommended) Try kiwi to use any chrome extension

foxfox ,

Mull is a better choice.

zero_iq ,

Firefox + uBlock origin, and reVanced for YouTube ad-blocking/other features.

vox , (edited )
@vox@sopuli.xyz avatar

firefox beta with ublock.
if you use beta, you can install any extensions by adding them to an AMO extension collection.

also make sure to get some sort of dns ad blocker
you have three options:

  • Self-hosted: Pihole
  • Cloud: NextDNS (this is what I’m using)
  • Local: AdAway (drains battery unless you have root)
redditReallySucks ,
@redditReallySucks@lemmy.dbzer0.com avatar

I recommend cromite’s (fork of bromite) adblocking. It works well and I don’t see ads (at least the big ones, maybe I overlooked some smaller ones)

nostradiel ,
@nostradiel@lemmy.world avatar

And that is the reason why I’m rooted and you should be to. Also if you want to add firewall into combination with vpn and adblock, there is definitely no other way.

CustardCreams ,

What do you do about banking apps onba rooted phone? Doe’s magicx work for those apps

rambos ,

Interested as well. Used to root everything, but if banking is questionable its a no go for me.

Im using firefox + ublock and selfhosting pihole

Nimous OP ,

I heard rooting has some risks and disadvantages but I have no experience with it. is it good?

nostradiel ,
@nostradiel@lemmy.world avatar

It depends if you mind the cons, which doesn’t effect me. You can use banking apps, cause you hide magisk root app from them, you have to update manually, cause you need to patch update file to include root (easy), adobe software cannot be fooled by magisk hide so you have to pirate it and Samsung devices will irreversibly trip Knox so no Samsung pay and password. So far I have rooted every device I had since HTC Evo 3D and no problems, only full control of device I paid a lot of money for.

Gargari ,

Firefox + unlock Origin. Use alternative opens-source apps. DNS: Adguard, NextDNS, etc.

Vuipes ,
@Vuipes@kbin.social avatar

I use the Samsung browser with the Adguard plug-in, which works great with customizable filter lists.

Samsung browser: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sec.android.app.sbrowser
Adguard for samsung browser: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.adguard.android.contentblocker

Bakery7328 ,

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