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caffynz

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#311711 8-Feb-2024 17:45

I am really happy with uBlock Origin on Chrome; that's not available for Android handsets.

What do you use on your Android handset? Obviously would prefer free, but don't mind paying a bit for a top-notch adblocker that does the job well on Android.

I.e. I use TVNZ or ThreeNow app on my phone, would love to not see the ads on there, like I don't on my laptop.

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#3192513 8-Feb-2024 17:49

Ublock origin is available on Firefox for android. Given googles recent shenanigans with ads might be best to see if Firefox can suit your needs over chrome.

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#3192514 8-Feb-2024 17:52

SpartanVXL: Ublock origin is available on Firefox for android.

This has been my primary mobile set up for years.

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#3192515 8-Feb-2024 17:53

Even if I do get Firefox, and have uBlock on that - there's nothing for the handset itself right? I'd still get ads on TVNZ/3now...

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#3192516 8-Feb-2024 17:57

caffynz:

I'd still get ads on TVNZ/3now...

Why not visit them via firefox? you can visit pages via desktop mode, so you don't need the apps.

Get to desktop mode is three little dots in the top right

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#3192517 8-Feb-2024 18:01

I've used "Netguard no root firewall" in the past with success. However I used the version on GitHub rather than the play store. It's been a long time since I've used it, as I now VPN back to home for pihole based blocking.

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#3192523 8-Feb-2024 18:26

use a browser like Opera or Brave that has an add blocker built in, they both work.

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#3192579 8-Feb-2024 19:02

caffynz:

Even if I do get Firefox, and have uBlock on that - there's nothing for the handset itself right? I'd still get ads on TVNZ/3now...

If you use the apps probably not much that it can be done.

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#3192582 8-Feb-2024 19:06

Next dns, you can add custom blocklists much like pihole, it’s full device add blocking unlike a browser plugin.

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#3192596 8-Feb-2024 20:15

I use Blokada 5 Free, it mostly does the job. With all the block lists enabled it does a good job of blocking in-app ads, but needs to be disabled for certain things (e.g. banking, facebook etc).

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#3192605 8-Feb-2024 20:29

I setup AdGuardHome and use it for my Androids Private DNS. Works at home and when I leave the house, no apps required.

You can use the public free Adguard Public DNS as well, it's very easy

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#3192621 8-Feb-2024 21:04

caffynz:

Even if I do get Firefox, and have uBlock on that - there's nothing for the handset itself right? I'd still get ads on TVNZ/3now...

For getting rid of streaming ads I just use Kodi and the TVNZ/Three addons from Matt Huisman.

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#3192627 8-Feb-2024 21:39

SpartanVXL: Ublock origin is available on Firefox for android. Given googles recent shenanigans with ads might be best to see if Firefox can suit your needs over chrome.

I already use Next DNS on my phone, but adding UBlock Origin has helped further reduce ads on Firefox Mobile. Thanks for the tip 🙂

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#3192670 8-Feb-2024 23:09

vexxxboy:

use a browser like Opera or Brave that has an add blocker built in, they both work.

+1 for Opera, but just wanted to add that it also has a very nice text wrapping feature that works well with sites not automatically optimised for mobile.

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#3192816 9-Feb-2024 10:12

Starlith:

For getting rid of streaming ads I just use Kodi and the TVNZ/Three addons from Matt Huisman.

Does the addons come with the captions?

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#3192817 9-Feb-2024 10:13

Qazzy03:

Why not visit them via firefox? you can visit pages via desktop mode, so you don't need the apps.

Get to desktop mode is three little dots in the top right

Will give this a try, thanks for the tip!