Adguard WebFilter for Android lifetime subscription â‚¬2.72 (â‚¬5.07

Suckit · 20-05-2017 05:50PM #1

EDIT - €2.87 with paypal conversion rates.

I know of Adaway and other adblocking apps that you can get for free on Android, but most of them require root, or else they are not particularly effective.

Adguard is more than a blocker of ads for phones and tablets, it is also a web filter.
It works on Android and blocks ads from all applications (browsers, games, etc..)
This app does not require your device to be rooted , this application will be able to intercept advertising on the fly without any intervention on your part.

If you pay in Russian rubles, Paypal will do the conversion automatically which brings the price down to €2.72. (€2.87 using paypal conversion)
Please note that the code is already in the link, no need to enter it again
(for those who want it, the code already registered is "AWARENESS_2017") I preferred to leave it out because if you try to enter it a second time, it increases the price.

LINK choose Lifetime licence and either "Android" or "Premium" (Premium price is €5.07)
https://m.adguard.com/en/purchase.html?currencyId=1&promoCode=AWARENESS_2017#1/36500/MOBILE

Here are some Frequently Asked Questions.

How does it work ? Need to be rooted?
Adguard will create a VPN server on the phone that will redirect all connections from your device to the Adguard application. This VPN is local only (as it is just for the application), and contrary to some, it does not provide any protection for anonymity and the connections do not pass through a server In Russia. The simple purpose of this local or "virtual" VPN is to block ads on the fly and the most important without needing to have a rooted device!
There are other techniques to achieve this, but the VPN technology is in my opinion the most successful.

How is it downloaded and installed?
The application you find on the Play Store is not the correct one. Google make their money through advertising, i doubt that they will ever allow the correct full version.
It must be installed directly from their site via this link:
https://m.adguard.com/en/install.html

How is it configured?
By default, you must first activate the protection, it is better to reboot the phone.
Then go to the "Settings" and then "HTTPS Filter". Click on "Filter HTTPS connections" and follow the steps. It should ask you to create a code on your device, Scroll down a little and check "Do not filter websites with VE certificates" so that Adguard does not scan any banking apps that you have on your device.

What is Adguard based on to block ads?
On lists and it's good, we'll check that everything is in place. Go to "Settings" and then "Ad Blocker". Be sure to check only these lists:
- English Filter
- Spyware Filter
- Social Media Filter (if desired)
- Mobile Ads Filter
Reboot Adguard to make them effective.

Firefox displays a message about security, what can I do?
Follow all the steps just above. A final step is necessary for you. Stay on "Settings" then "HTTPS Filter", go all the way down and click on "Install the certificate in the Firefox browser". Follow the steps and you Firefox without ads!

I still have ads, have I missed something?
No, the blocker is not perfect and it is based on a database to detect the ads. I would say that its efficiency is between 90-95%.

And for Youtube then?
Again, this is far from perfect ... However, a trick exists to reduce the number of ads, have shorter ads and no ads in the course of video. To activate the option, go to "Settings" then "Advanced", then "Low level settings" and finally check "pref.root.clear.youtube". Revive Adguard to make it now effective. (On paper, you would have to be root for it to work but I still noticed a clear improvement simply by checking this box).

What happens if I change my phone?
By purchasing a license, you will have the possibility to create your customer space. It is via the customer space that you will "deactivate" the license of your old device and will allow you a new activation!

Adguard Premium is normally €22.45 per year, and Adguard Android is normally €8.95 per year.
https://adguard.com/en/license.html

Discodog · 20-05-2017 08:46PM

Adguard is excellent & the link worked. Many thanks

Suckit · 20-05-2017 09:40PM

Discodog wrote: »

Adguard is excellent & the link worked. Many thanks

It is excellent.
I have been forcing my friends to get it

(Trying).

PapaBooje · 21-05-2017 01:28PM

Thanks OP. Purchased but after purchase license shows valid for a year only (Premium for Android and PC).

mikeybrennan · 21-05-2017 02:03PM

I use it on the TV box

I don't use it on the fone, sometimes it affects online apps.

Discodog · 21-05-2017 02:19PM

PapaBooje wrote: »

Thanks OP. Purchased but after purchase license shows valid for a year only (Premium for Android and PC).

I downloaded twice, once for the phone & one for a tablet. Both say "Your license is valid until the end of time "

PapaBooje · 21-05-2017 02:21PM

Discodog wrote: »

I downloaded twice, once for the phone & one for a tablet. Both say "Your license is valid until the end of time "

Well, something must have gone wrong in my case..

Discodog · 21-05-2017 02:21PM

mikeybrennan wrote: »

I use it on the TV box

I don't use it on the fone, sometimes it affects online apps.

It's really easy to just switch on or off especially if you swipe down from the notification bar. I have been using it for a while hence 55,000 ads blocked

ED E · 21-05-2017 04:12PM

How is it configured?
By default, you must first activate the protection, it is better to reboot the phone.
Then go to the "Settings" and then "HTTPS Filter". Click on "Filter HTTPS connections" and follow the steps. It should ask you to create a code on your device, Scroll down a little and check "Do not filter websites with VE certificates" so that Adguard does not scan any banking apps that you have on your device.

Breaking HTTPS on every connection you make.

Do I trust a sysadmin at a company with ?5000 worth of hardware to do transparent proxying? Yes. Do I trust some russian ?2 app to do it? Nah.

Doing this gives the developer access to anything you do, including banking, google traffic, etc.

Discodog · 21-05-2017 04:52PM

ED E wrote: »

Breaking HTTPS on every connection you make.

Do I trust a sysadmin at a company with ?5000 worth of hardware to do transparent proxying? Yes. Do I trust some russian ?2 app to do it? Nah.

Doing this gives the developer access to anything you do, including banking, google traffic, etc.

245 pages on Xda & people are still using it with no problems.
Good online reviews too.

Suckit · 22-05-2017 11:16AM

PapaBooje wrote: »

Thanks OP. Purchased but after purchase license shows valid for a year only (Premium for Android and PC).

You may not have selected lifetime license. Maybe email them and mention that you may have made a mistake? Or purchase it again for lifetime.

@ED E, if paranoia is rampant, then maybe you should give the internet a miss.
Antivirus software has access to everything for years, if it didn't, it couldn't function properly.
Imho Facebook/instagram are the ones to be worried about.
As mentioned above by Discodog, it has nearly 250 pages on XDA, where it has been dissected and examined by many coders.
It is safe, and is well worth getting, as it protects you. There is an irony there..

I am also unsure why you said Russian as though it was a negative thing. I am pretty sure that it is the Americans who have a worrying trend of spying on our browsing history and details.

Anyway, here is the XDA thread for anyone that would like it.

https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/adguard-ad-blocker-doesnt-require-root-t2958895

_Kaiser_ · 22-05-2017 11:43PM

Showing as €5.76 for Android Lifetime when I get to the PayPal screen? Offer expired?

somebody_else · 23-05-2017 10:26AM

_Kaiser_ wrote: »

Showing as ?5.76 for Android Lifetime when I get to the PayPal screen? Offer expired?

The same for me.

Tom

Suckit · 23-05-2017 11:25AM

Yes, unfortunately it seems that the original offer has expired, but €5.48 for a lifetime license still looks okay to me.

I think it is still an 'offer', just not one as good as the original.

brightkane · 23-05-2017 12:07PM

i am only using it a few days and have 52000 ads blocked

does that mean it has 52k ads in its data base that it blocks or it has 52k blocked for me.

seems a hell of an amount!

Double C · 23-05-2017 01:47PM

Every time I check it it says protection is disabled. Is there a way to keep it enabled all the time?

Suckit · 23-05-2017 02:22PM

Yep, it is a small bug apparently, on some devices, email them from within the app when it happens and i think they will send you a patch for your device.

Same happened to me on my moto g, and i read these threads:

https://forum.adguard.com/index.php?threads/adguard-enable-doesnt-survive-lock-with-wifi-off.5875/

https://forum.adguard.com/index.php?threads/okay-im-stumped-cannot-enable-protection.8368/

They sent me a patch on Saturday night (I emailed them on Friday)

_Kaiser_ · 23-05-2017 08:53PM

Ordered it this evening anyway. Still good value if it turns out to be as good as I'm reading

boobycharlton · 23-05-2017 09:14PM

Save a few quid and use the Brave browser either.

https://brave.com/

Suckit · 23-05-2017 09:18PM

boobycharlton wrote: »

Save a few quid and use the Brave browser either.

https://brave.com/

Not the same. I have used that and Adaway and AdBl0ck.
This normally sells for a lot higher. It is good and it is not just a browser filter, it blocks all the cr*p that you do not want, on most things. In-app advertising, in-app spying, in-app malware etc..
As well as the junk inside web pages.

(I realise that i am promoting this a lot in this thread, but i think it is worth it, definitely worth getting for the price now, and you can watch XDA thread if you are worried about any changes).

cormie · 24-05-2017 07:20AM

Pity I missed this, I'd been meaning to get it after seeing it recommended on XDA before.

Is 349 RUB the regular price or still a discounted price? I was thinking to get it for my mam and dad too as a lot of ads can be deceptive and they might think they have to download or click something so want to avoid anything like that.

Can you promise to report back here if you ever hear of anything unscrupulous about the app being reported on XDA?

Suckit · 24-05-2017 10:40AM

349 rubles is still a quite heavily discounted price for lifetime license, it is just not the original offer.(Original price in OP)

cormie · 24-05-2017 10:57AM

Ok cool, think I'll go for it so!

coldfire1x · 24-05-2017 11:10AM

Anyone using it on PC?

If the ads are blocked, does that mean all the annoying popups are gone?

coldfire1x · 24-05-2017 11:12AM

Another question both for Android & PC: Some sites detect if you are using an adblocker and wont let you proceed unless you disable it. So how does that work with this?

Discodog · 24-05-2017 11:20AM

I haven't used it on the PC. I use the uBlock Chrome extension that works very well

cormie · 24-05-2017 11:28AM

Using Ublock on Chrome here too, was recommended by someone else on boards and is working well. No point to pay extra as Ublock is free, so just need something for Android

Suckit · 24-05-2017 11:40AM

I use uBlock as well, but accidentally clicked premium

so i have this for pc now too..
uBlock is just as good and free. Yes, it is detected on some sites, not all, so maybe they use different detection methods.
The main reason (same as above) that i got this, is for Android. I did not mean to click premium.

coldfire1x · 24-05-2017 11:40AM

Even with ublock or AdBlock Plus etc, some sites will detect the ad blocker and will ask you to disable it.

My question is does adguard work differently?

On PC I use Opera as well which comes built in with a very good ad blocker but the sites dectet that as well.

Oh and Opera comes with a free built in VPN.

cormie · 24-05-2017 11:43AM

Wow, I see if you change the currency to EUR, it's ?22 something for the same product, so I guess ?5 odd is pretty good for lifetime if that's the regular price?

Suckit · 24-05-2017 12:37PM

Yep, €22+ is the asking price here and the rest of the World (it used to work on aliexpress too, but now just a few sites.)
The Russian price is promotion though, i think they are celebrating their 5th birthday.
So it will go back up in rubles too.

Adguard WebFilter for Android lifetime subscription â‚¬2.72 (â‚¬5.07

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