Quick note that I made the mistake of in the video is that by using adaway it does actually consume battery life cause you're adding many hosts within the system host files which can drain battery life especially if you have a budget phone. Maybe not as much as the VPN ad-blockers, but it still does. Thanks for your guys input, appreciate it! 😄
I have to say, AdAway is excellent! It has never failed me and even having used on a old Nexus 6P I've never had bad battery drain that I can attribute to it.
Talking about privacy to helping android users you R always top notch...👌 Kindly requesting for app which shows daily data usage in status bar like in xiaomi device Any app for automatically turn device On time & off time Hoping good response Thanks
I've always preferred using the DNS function of android. I've tried Blokada and a few others but DNS seems to be most reliable. I'm working on a Tasker project to automatically change the DNS from adguard to cloudflare, dependent on the current app. Still got a lot to do, but I'm hopeful.
Once I'm connected to the network at my school I can no longer use DNS and have to manually switch on private DNS once I get home again! I've tried making a tasker where it automatically connects to private DNS on my home wifi but haven't been successful! Could you help me?
@@lennonhorrocks3754 What I've tried so far is make a profile for connecting to my home internet with a task that enables private DNS. Like the following Profile: DNS On Settings: Restore: no State: Wifi Connected [ SSID:MY_ NETWORK MAC:MY_MAC IP:MY_IP Active:Yes ]
Enter Task: DNS Connect A1: Custom Setting [ Type: Global Name: private_dns_mode Value: hostname ] I don't know if any of this makes sense but I know the task works because when I play it my DNS connects to private but the profile isn't working!
Honestly, I like the first option where you tell me what to type in the DNS option without the apps, cause the games that I play have ads that are so damm annoying. The downside is I can't claim the rewards nor can't complete all of the daily tasks but it is a small price to pay for that HUGE annoying interruption when playing a game. Specifically, I am talking about Assassin's Creed Rebellion. So you did help me a lot. Thx man, you are getting a sub from me and alike.
8:40 using adaway in root mode (aka by editing the host file) takes a huge toll on the device performance if you add too many hosts to the point where your phone becomes unusable if you use a budget phone.
@@gokul0565 After watching this I switched to NextDNS too. You can also add AdGuard and other ad blockers of your choice, and have an option to whitelist.
Bruh it said that I couldn't connect to it, this type of stuff always happens to me:/ so now I have no other choice but to go through all of these one by one, my next on I'm going to try is Adaway
Installed Adguard as long as I can remember and it works the best for me. I'm sure some adblocks work great but I can't imagine moving away from Adguard. The only ads I still encounter now are the ones from twitch.
I have two questions 1. Is Dns ad blocking safe? Does the Dns monitor all my browsing to filter out ads? 2. Does this also block the unskippable in app ads in games or is it only for webpages?
RethinkDNS developer here. 1. It is safer than not blocking anything at all. Infact, apps like RethinkDNS in fact go one level further and encrypt your DNS queries that otherwise wouldn't be encrypted. 2. DNS adblocking is effective at blocking "ads" across app, including games. I don't recommend it, since I'd rather folks pay for games or support the developers with monetization of their work. Besides, DNS adblocking is trivial to bypass, though RethinkDNS does provide additional options to thwart such attempts by apps (an anti-anti-adblocker, if you will). All that said, RethinkDNS unlike other apps reviewed by HowToMen (with the exception of Malloc's AntiStalker) isn't focused on adblocking but instead on Network Security and Privacy.
Root and adaway will always be best I would never use an app that runs in the background to block apps It's better to just compromise on ads and use ad guard dns than using an app that keeps on running in the background to suck battery
Adguard all the way. The app won't drain that much battery considering it runs DNS filtering, https filtering, can be used as a firewall, completely remove banners and empty spaces, have script to disbale AMP, trackers control and such. It is worthy to pay 20$ (in my country) for a lifetime license.
seconded. it's always on for me. i added it last July and it does some serious work. good on them. one of the few apps worth the money, not to mention they don't bully you into subscriptions.
@@DivergentDroid if you want to outright disable background data/sync for ALL apps, you can do that by a single toggle within network/connection settings (usually called 'Data-saver' or something similar)
Thank you so much for that DNS trick bro .. literally I thought I was going to need a app but this work perfectly! This anime app I use displays ads unless you buy the premium but it doesn't showe any ads at all anymore now that i selected private dns. Also this one website I used always had pop up ads... but it doesn't have them anymore. Definitely get a like from me man thanks
I am using private DNS method which I had watched from your previous video about this subject. Ok it is useful but the Kaspersky Internet Security alerts me about this DNS changing. Do you have any advice for this? Thanks for your effort!
I have been using blokada 5 for a long time. It worked pretty much until Android 13 update, after updating to Android 13 i started having apn crashes and even if the VPN was activated, i still received ads.
With hosts, It is possible to target just specific ad servers that affect you. On my PC,I've been using the hosts file for 10 yrs as my free ad blocker. I found that by just blocking googleads, it cut down DRAMATICALLY on the ads! That's only 1 entry. As I would go along, I would occasionally find a bothersome ad server and ad it to the hosts file as well. I have probably 100 entries over 10 years. Its amazing how few hi volume adservers there really are. I don't usually need to block adservers from Finland or Kenya, etc. Its nice to have a comprehensive blocklist like adguard, but it's not always necessary. Unfortunately, I can't get to hosts in my phone and I'm not into rooting, which is what they bank on. So the private DNS option seems best for me for the phone.
Great video! Been looking for an ad blocker recently! I have a few questions if you could help me: 1) Do any of these block Facebook, UA-cam, Instagram ads? 2) How would you compare the ad blockers in this video to ones offered by NordVPN or Surfshark VPN? They have built in ad blockers as part of the VPN apps and they are cheaper compared to Adguard too.
I have a question, when I use corporate mail or corporate web services and use the DNS change, do I risk losing confidential data? As far as I know, with the help of DNS, it is possible to change the site that will open at my request. For example, ADguard is a russian company, and you do not want to use such services from russia, china, etc.
I'm trying to block ads on UA-cam.. I tried changing the DNS server it didn't do anything. I would be fine with the ads auto - skipping and muting. (Ad jump doesn't work for me anymore) does anybody know how to do this??
@@amalkshayan It does if you want to Block Ads in Apps like Spotify or some others you have to install a Certificate into the System Store in order to do that and that definitely does require Root.
Adguard didn't do anything for me. UA-cam shows constant double ads, midroll ads, the works. Still gotta use a third party youtube browser on my phone. Lovely tips though!
Quick note that I made the mistake of in the video is that by using adaway it does actually consume battery life cause you're adding many hosts within the system host files which can drain battery life especially if you have a budget phone. Maybe not as much as the VPN ad-blockers, but it still does. Thanks for your guys input, appreciate it! 😄
Pin this comment.
Do you have a cheap phone you can offer?
Can you make a video about cool and realistic games for Android?
I have to say, AdAway is excellent! It has never failed me and even having used on a old Nexus 6P I've never had bad battery drain that I can attribute to it.
Talking about privacy to helping android users you R always top notch...👌
Kindly requesting for app which shows daily data usage in status bar like in xiaomi device
Any app for automatically turn device On time & off time
Hoping good response
Thanks
Me: installs adblocker
Adblocker: throws random ads on screen while I'm using my phone
Me: confused screaming
😂
Same. I downloaded opera mini because it has the AdBlock feature but I'm still bombarded with ads.
Holy hell, the first method actually worked.
I was really annoyed by ads on chrome and document related apps.
Thanks man and have a like!
It works for me for the most part
I've been using Adguard DNS since you first mentioned it in one of your videos, and it's fantastic.
It stopped working for me, idk why 😢
@@margosha5963 Same experiene. Turning off private DNS, saving, and then turning it back on (still pointing to Adguard) did the trick in my case.
I've always preferred using the DNS function of android. I've tried Blokada and a few others but DNS seems to be most reliable. I'm working on a Tasker project to automatically change the DNS from adguard to cloudflare, dependent on the current app. Still got a lot to do, but I'm hopeful.
ua-cam.com/video/QtGA5daXWWw/v-deo.html
Let us know about it in this comment section once you are done working on it.
Once I'm connected to the network at my school I can no longer use DNS and have to manually switch on private DNS once I get home again! I've tried making a tasker where it automatically connects to private DNS on my home wifi but haven't been successful! Could you help me?
@@jonassedig8619 Are you able to describe what you have done so far? I would love to help if I can.
@@lennonhorrocks3754 What I've tried so far is make a profile for connecting to my home internet with a task that enables private DNS. Like the following
Profile: DNS On
Settings: Restore: no
State: Wifi Connected [ SSID:MY_ NETWORK MAC:MY_MAC IP:MY_IP Active:Yes ]
Enter Task: DNS Connect
A1: Custom Setting [
Type: Global
Name: private_dns_mode
Value: hostname ]
I don't know if any of this makes sense but I know the task works because when I play it my DNS connects to private but the profile isn't working!
Honestly, I like the first option where you tell me what to type in the DNS option without the apps, cause the games that I play have ads that are so damm annoying. The downside is I can't claim the rewards nor can't complete all of the daily tasks but it is a small price to pay for that HUGE annoying interruption when playing a game. Specifically, I am talking about Assassin's Creed Rebellion. So you did help me a lot. Thx man, you are getting a sub from me and alike.
Hi Let me know if you find anything that will let you get the rewards from the ads with an ad blocker
It just infected my phone with adware
You are the best at youtube, showing apps and explaining them cause you show apps at the same time you tell us the issues of them thumbs 👍 for that.
8:40 using adaway in root mode (aka by editing the host file) takes a huge toll on the device performance if you add too many hosts to the point where your phone becomes unusable if you use a budget phone.
I stopped using adaway and used nextDNS as it's super annoying to find the exact hostname of a website that won't work without ads
Really? Back when I used to root I had no problem on my Galaxy 4S and LG G4 with adaway.
I've used as many as 22 sources with Adaway on an older Nexus6P and never experienced a bad performance hit.
I have been using the dns adguard for years and have been loving it!
Do u pay anything to use it or it is free
I use option A which I saw in one of your previous videos. Absolutely brilliant and simple.
Same! But now NextDNS is great too!
@@gokul0565 After watching this I switched to NextDNS too. You can also add AdGuard and other ad blockers of your choice, and have an option to whitelist.
Does it work on Google?
Bruh it said that I couldn't connect to it, this type of stuff always happens to me:/ so now I have no other choice but to go through all of these one by one, my next on I'm going to try is Adaway
It just infected my phone with adware
I'm watching you since last year, now I change the DNS from adguard to the nextDNS and finally subscribed 🤩
You mean NextDNS
@@gokou06 Yes
@@Deepak-zh8fe paisa dena padta hai ya free mein use karte hp?
@@skwasim9000 free hai.
Installed Adguard as long as I can remember and it works the best for me. I'm sure some adblocks work great but I can't imagine moving away from Adguard. The only ads I still encounter now are the ones from twitch.
You don't get ads from youtube😏
amazon ?
UA-cam?
@@Dz-nn9gt Vanced
Try the first one. 0:35-1:06. Since, I did that, I never encountered twitch ads.
I have two questions
1. Is Dns ad blocking safe? Does the Dns monitor all my browsing to filter out ads?
2. Does this also block the unskippable in app ads in games or is it only for webpages?
RethinkDNS developer here.
1. It is safer than not blocking anything at all. Infact, apps like RethinkDNS in fact go one level further and encrypt your DNS queries that otherwise wouldn't be encrypted.
2. DNS adblocking is effective at blocking "ads" across app, including games. I don't recommend it, since I'd rather folks pay for games or support the developers with monetization of their work. Besides, DNS adblocking is trivial to bypass, though RethinkDNS does provide additional options to thwart such attempts by apps (an anti-anti-adblocker, if you will).
All that said, RethinkDNS unlike other apps reviewed by HowToMen (with the exception of Malloc's AntiStalker) isn't focused on adblocking but instead on Network Security and Privacy.
@@ignoram9us damn legend
Man! Your channel is so underrated. Always love your videos, so educating. 👌🏻
Not first, but subscribed and notified; continue to grow.
This is my goto channel for any useful tech hacks.
Thanks great video BTW.
Root and adaway will always be best
I would never use an app that runs in the background to block apps
It's better to just compromise on ads and use ad guard dns than using an app that keeps on running in the background to suck battery
Adguard all the way. The app won't drain that much battery considering it runs DNS filtering, https filtering, can be used as a firewall, completely remove banners and empty spaces, have script to disbale AMP, trackers control and such. It is worthy to pay 20$ (in my country) for a lifetime license.
seconded. it's always on for me. i added it last July and it does some serious work. good on them.
one of the few apps worth the money, not to mention they don't bully you into subscriptions.
Yes bro. Compared to RethinkDNS, Adguard won't drain that much.
Yes i paid 12 euros for lifetime 3 devices. The best adblock app for sure.
@@PYC334 can you run a VPN with it for ultimate piracy and no ads?
Can you run a VPN alongside it for ultimate security?
The first option didn't work for ads on apps. How do I block ads that pop up in apps?
Been using Adguard for about 8 years now on my Samsung phones and Chromebook and gave always loved how effective it is!
But you can't use a VPN with it for privacy no?
@@davetech356 Yes, Adguard makes a VPN, which I use as well.
@@Kajehart paid
You can disable background data or simply all network access to apps within Android itself (the app info/settings)
You have to do that for each app though.
@@DivergentDroid if you want to outright disable background data/sync for ALL apps, you can do that by a single toggle within network/connection settings (usually called 'Data-saver' or something similar)
Each frame is aesthetic you have got it nice man
I'm an Android geek and your channel is really one of my favorites. Good job. Co-pal!
Broo, I was looking for something like this for a while. Thanks A LOT!
ADs on this video😅
Watch ad to remove ad
I'm still using the dns from your last video no apps needed I love it man
I do not have such setting options in my Huawei, bcz it has not the Google disposition
What best blocker there is for Firestick?
Will these apps be able to block the ads on Facebook app ? 😪
I put my life into adguard, it has a mod version that will let you bypass the fees. I strongly believe that adguard is the best!
Where get mod??
How did you bypass the fees?
Where get the mod version?
RIP your internet traffic, it might be getting spied.
You can choose MOD for any other app, but please stay away from AdGuard because it will inevitably make your internet connection slower.
Will this work on music players like Spotify and UA-cam music?
Didn't mention UA-cam Vanced?
Vanced is getting deleted
I was just thinking of this an hour or two earlier about which Adblocker is the best. And here you are. 😍😌
Not first but subscribed and notified. Keep growing. ❤️
why not have one button, push it and ads are gone?
kepowwwww nicely done and thank you for the comparisons : )
watching from Zambia 🇿🇲
thanks for this.i didn't know about ad blocker apps.it's very helpful.
Thank you so much for that DNS trick bro .. literally I thought I was going to need a app but this work perfectly! This anime app I use displays ads unless you buy the premium but it doesn't showe any ads at all anymore now that i selected private dns. Also this one website I used always had pop up ads... but it doesn't have them anymore. Definitely get a like from me man thanks
Great info for me to try other DNS service, thanks for the showing all kinds DNS apps available.. Great 👍🏻
Since Next DNS doesn't work in the background constantly and doesn't consume battery life. Is there a single way AdAway is better than Next DNS?
Can you recommend ad blocker for UA-cam? Norton VPN used to work flawlessly until the UA-cam update.
Adguard is the best, it blocks ads completely. Not even a trace remains on web pages. You have to pay tho.
But still not working on social media apps!!
Where I most need.. browsers have thier addons at least
@@black.bird. social media apps have ads pinned in. They're not like random ads.
I love it my bro keep up the work and I love the video lot real true 👍
I am using private DNS method which I had watched from your previous video about this subject. Ok it is useful but the Kaspersky Internet Security alerts me about this DNS changing. Do you have any advice for this? Thanks for your effort!
Thanks for the great video, Was actually looking at which Ad-Blocker was the best option. Btw. I often recommend your channel to friends.
I have been using blokada 5 for a long time. It worked pretty much until Android 13 update, after updating to Android 13 i started having apn crashes and even if the VPN was activated, i still received ads.
I really enjoy watching your videos. Awesome content.
The only channel that gives you gems no bs
TIP：If the host file is too large, it will cause the netd process to use a lot of CPU and thus consume power.
Any source for that? Never heard of
@@chrixmll I am an android geek, this is my personal practice to come to the conclusion
With hosts,
It is possible to target just
specific ad servers that affect you.
On my PC,I've been using the hosts file for 10 yrs as my free ad blocker.
I found that by just blocking googleads, it cut down DRAMATICALLY on the ads!
That's only 1 entry.
As I would go along, I would occasionally find a bothersome ad server and ad it to the hosts file as well.
I have probably 100 entries over 10 years.
Its amazing how few hi volume adservers there really are.
I don't usually need to block adservers from Finland or Kenya, etc.
Its nice to have a comprehensive blocklist like adguard, but it's not always necessary.
Unfortunately, I can't get to hosts in my phone and I'm not into rooting, which is what they bank on.
So the private DNS option seems best for me for the phone.
Great video! Been looking for an ad blocker recently! I have a few questions if you could help me:
1) Do any of these block Facebook, UA-cam, Instagram ads?
2) How would you compare the ad blockers in this video to ones offered by NordVPN or Surfshark VPN? They have built in ad blockers as part of the VPN apps and they are cheaper compared to Adguard too.
UA-cam ads is very hard to block with VPN/DNS/Host method
UA-cam vanced for UA-cam however it's no longer supported due to legal issues
Thats what i'd like to know!!
It's possible but youtube doesn't allow me to post a comment about it 😂
I can't express how much I thank you
Is that DNS option safe?
Would it be putting me at risk of a Man in The Middle attack?
Thank you, so much! Had to add a medical related app and the ads weren't playing nice with the fields to input information.
Thank 😊 You. Next DNS Really Works Flawlessly.
Life saver bro i am being your fan it works 👏👏
Adguard has a root option to block ads in the settings
Keep the dope content mate
What about Energized Protection module on magisk? Are u familiar with that one,and what are our thoughts on it?
What are examples of apps that listen to your conversation? What would it be called?
Just curious, how come no mention of Adblock Plus?
Just tried the dns trick and then opened youtube on chrome..... ads all over the place like nothing happened.
I have a question, when I use corporate mail or corporate web services and use the DNS change, do I risk losing confidential data? As far as I know, with the help of DNS, it is possible to change the site that will open at my request. For example, ADguard is a russian company, and you do not want to use such services from russia, china, etc.
Love these videos. Most useful
Amazing tricks brother, thank you 💙
I'm trying to block ads on UA-cam.. I tried changing the DNS server it didn't do anything. I would be fine with the ads auto - skipping and muting. (Ad jump doesn't work for me anymore) does anybody know how to do this??
I just found out about this and you instantly improved my quality of life, love that energy man
AdAway us the obvious OG...
The best hands down...
It's the first app I install everytime I get a new device...
Without root?
The first option with the wifi settings doesn't work for me? Cam anyone help?
can't get nextdns to work on samsung s22 ultra, COX is our isp. No internet access as soon as nextdns is turned on.
I configured NextDNS to run on my browser, now my entire network is ad free.
What about PersonalDNSFilter? you forgot to mention that
Would a ad-blocker app, stop ads in my twitter and instagram feed?
apps like Facebook and Instagram have native ads, so no apps can actually affect that, i know, i tried.
Does NextDNS work on iPhone?
Yes, of course. If you buy a adguard license you can also use it on iOS/Mac/Windows too 😉
Will any of these block ads from the UA-cam app?
Can i put 2 dns server without using any app?
When i do the dns thing ik settings and type the stuff u said my internet connecrions just goes off and it doesnt work
Thank YOU. I have a game called Austale. It shows ads, but I don't mind them; however, there is a new ad that you can't click out of
It's true, you can talk near your phone even when it's locked and then you will get ads & recommendations based on the words said near your phone. 😱
I also recommend "Block This!" really good Ad-blocker that doesn't drain your battery as much as the other ones that i've tried.
Thanks that private dns thing really worked 👍😁
Omg you're videos are 🔥 so good so helpful.
Edit - forget to tell you...
Thank you 💐 so much 🤗
Sir, is there any way to change system font in Android 12 with magisk module ,cz none of those previous module isn't working with 12 😶?
free or paid, or a trail, you don't always say? downloading to find out its a trial period is a bit of a bummer
Hi bro i would to ask if im using any kind of these application can also increse my internet speed?
AdGuard is definitely the best I've been using it for year's and it's even better if your Phone has Root.
Adguard does not require root
@@amalkshayan It does if you want to Block Ads in Apps like Spotify or some others you have to install a Certificate into the System Store in order to do that and that definitely does require Root.
@@JoshF151Tech on which settings?
@@amalkshayan Under Network then HTTPS Filtering and then Security Certificate.
@@JoshF151Tech ive already done that without root
Tracker control is also a good alternative...
Adguard didn't do anything for me. UA-cam shows constant double ads, midroll ads, the works. Still gotta use a third party youtube browser on my phone. Lovely tips though!
Are you dumb ? UA-cam aren't popups. It's built-in. There's no app can block such a thing.
Adguard is confusing me like the app is free so why does it need a subscription if the app is free 😭😭
Which one of these is the least battery consuming?
Dns based Nextdns. Vpn - Adguard
what case are you using. looks sleek. thanks for the recs knew about 66
Thank dear, I'm always learning something new from you, thanks for educating us.
👀 Just what I needed!
I know you probably won't see this, but TYSM. I'm an anime editor. And it has been hard to get clips. Bc I don't want to click on a scam link
Which website do you use
Blokada 6 is also good, and is also on the Google play store?
I like how before I got to watch I had 2 unskippable ads
How do I get rid of UA-cam ads? Is there a free way?
Thank u maan it worked ... i tried the quick way🙃
I think compared to these apps which hogs our cpu, using dns services like nextdns are more efficient.
Thanks broh, u deserve my sub