[APP][5.0+] Blokada ad blocker [open source][without root][v4]

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kar

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Any plan for custom block? By manually loading/importing self-built hosts file, or by manually adding host/url/domain to already exist hosts file. This is useful especially for blocking local/regional ads.

Yes, definitely. Although first I'd like to try and buildup a database of hosts people use. So feel free to propose yours, I will add it, no app update needed.


@moviti, what lists are you guys using over there in Japan?
 
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This only used host files to block url and domains, correct? Doesn't go through a custom dns like adguard or blockthis?
 
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Can't get it to install on my S7 edge (not rooted). Any idea what I can do to get it running?
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Nevermind, works after I disabled Facebook messenger.
 
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Thanks!

So far your app is the only one that worksays 100% of the time with just blocking hosts.

It would be great to that you've kept it this way, no one (willingly) wants to go through an unknown or slow dns server!

I think giving people the option of both is the best way I reckon.

Yeah it would be introduced as an optional feature. I added this idea here, feel free to vote on it: https://feedback.userreport.com/3ff9476e-fcde-4126-a718-6187ac075da7/#idea/141224
 

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Hmm, you could not install it or not start it? Was there any error message?
See my edit above, all good now. Works as expected, thanks for the app! Currently I use "disconnected pro for Samsung", but always open to test other, non root apps which will block ads. :)
 
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    Hi there, here a happy user of Blokada 4 from the beginning.

    I really like the Smart list and the possibility of using custom lists and whitelist specific apps. But since it is quite old and I see the devs orienting development to subscripitions I am worried about it stop working suddently.

    Can anyone tell me if alternatives like Adguard, Adaway or similars perform as well as Blokada 4? Things I really need are:
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    I do use other feaures, but I do not consider them essential. I used to have Adaway in the past, though I cannot root all my family's phones and that is why I switched to Blokada at the time. Now all my friends and family have it and really apretiate how it blocks almost everything, even in GoogleTV (here misses more, though).
    You could try personalDNSfilter!
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    Blokada v4
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    Download Blokada for Android 5+
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    I'm the developer of Blokada, a simple to use ad blocker for Android that works for all apps and doesn't require root. The idea is to make the app very simple to use, almost unnoticeable in daily operation, yet perfectly functional. I'm asking the awesome xda community to take a look, give feedback, and have fun!

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    Blokada v3.0.0-preview

    Hi all, big news! I've prepared a 3.0.0-preview build. I'd appreciate if you find a moment to install it and check if you experience any problems. Note it's a preview bulid, its not pushed to existing users yet.

    Download:
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    (if you use F-Droid you may need to do clean install if you want to try this preview)

    The list of changes is long, you can find it here:
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    Regarding some recent discussion here, and other comments:
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    Update: Blokada v4.5


    https://blokada.org/#download
    Changelog: https://blokada.org/docs/changelog.html

    The newest version brings improvements in stability and user experience. We have made tweaks to Smart Lists, loading filters, the updater, and more.

    This version is also coming to fdroid and all other places, so soon we should have the same release on each platform and no confusion. I have a trouble updating xda labs, its giving me error 500 on update.

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    Blokada v3.0.0-preview2

    Second and last preview release for 3.0.0. In short, Keep Alive and Start on Boot should work way better now. Translations are also in, so that you can test them and make last changes before the stable 3.0.0 is out. Feel free to give it a go!

    Download:
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    (if you use F-Droid you may need to do clean install if you want to try this preview)

    Changelog: https://blokada.org/api/v3/content/en/changelog.html

    Also, Blokada is getting it's dedicated chat! Everyone is welcome. Translators, it would be very helpful if you join so that you can be easily notified about any important changes regarding translations. http://go.blokada.org/chat

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    Hello everyone,

    We are happy to announce that Blokada 4.4 just released, bringing great features and various bug fixes. Briefly, form the changelog:
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    - Blokada's VPN service is now Blokada Tunnel, to avoid confusion
    - Blokada Tunnel partner gateways
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    See the full list here: https://go.blokada.org/changelog

    Want the newest version? Download it from our website: https://blokada.org
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    The code is sent to F-droid, they will release this version later this week.

    Enjoy using Blokada!