AdBlock Plus

• Categories: Ad blocking
• Review prepared by: Dasha
• App rating: 3.03 points
• Update date: 30.07.2015

AdBlock Plus- It's an advertising gimmick. Appearing in games and browsers, it takes up most of the already small screens, making basic tasks almost impossible. One of the programs that fight against the ubiquitous ads is AdFree. It is this ad blocker that successfully copes with this task, requiring the user to have root.

AdBlock Plus for Android smartphones and tablets does the same, but in a completely legal way, using a special search service that recognizes and identifies ads. With a weight of only 2 MB, the program can work wonders.

Installing a blocker is not difficult. During the first launch of the application, all necessary parameters are configured. There are three application modes. The first is using a blocker on rooted devices. In this case, traffic scanning is performed as in mobile connection as well as when using Wi-Fi. The second is the use of the application on devices without root, running on Android version 3.1 and higher. In this case, the use is possible only via Wi-Fi. The third mode is the use of the utility on devices on android 3.0 and earlier versions. In this case, the settings will have to be entered manually, as for a proxy server. Therefore, if the gadget does not have proxy support, the application may not be downloaded.

But if you are lucky and you are among those who have the opportunity to use this blocker, immediately after launching and installing it, you will feel the beauty of life without ads and will be able to experience the real pleasure of your favorite game without interrupting ads.

AdBlock Plus is an application that can block any ads in all android games and programs, including ads in the browser. Many are already familiar with the extension of the same name on the PC, but in the case of Android, it is implemented as a full-fledged application and the blocking capabilities differ in a good way.

Features of Adblock for Android devices

• The first time you launch the application, you will be taken to the start menu, where you can enable ad blocking by switching the position of the button. Also, the program will automatically check the system language and select a "subscription" in order to block ads in the specified range
• If you only want to block banners and annoying pop-up ads, you can uncheck the "acceptable ads" checkbox. A list of possible advertisements can be viewed by clicking on the "question mark".
• In the advanced settings of the app, you have the option to enable app auto-download, renew subscriptions, check for app updates, and view information about the current device.

Instructions on how to use Adblock ad blocker

1. Download, install and run AdBlock Plus on your device.
2. Launch the app and let it select and update "subscriptions".
3. To enable ad blocking, switch the slider opposite the word "Filtering" to the "ON" position.
4. If you wish, you can enable / disable the display of acceptable ads by checking the box next to the corresponding item.
5. We launch the game / program / browser and enjoy the absence of annoying ads.

« Adblock Plus" V Android browser Chrome has gained immense popularity for a long time. This extension is available for any browser on your computer as an extension or a third-party program that adds its own process to work when browsing sites.

But Adblock did not stop there and can be downloaded at mobile platform Android for the browser Google Chrome.

This popular extension, which is able to block any unwanted information banner when surfing sites, is capable of performing the following functions:

It is available for any Android-based smartphone starting from version 2.2 and will not cause any load or difficulties on the phone system. There were situations when the program did not block some ads, or simply did not have time to close before the video started playing - this is all due to the lack of latest version and disabled the full functionality of Adblock in Google Chrome.

How Adblock works and its modes of operation

To block with Adblock Plus Google browser Chrome on Android, you need to set the list of blocked ads to the filter. But that doesn't mean personally writing every ad tag link. As soon as you install it on your smartphone, it will install without filters and offer to subscribe to the list of filters.

A banner that is blocked is not displayed on the screen, but leaves behind empty blocks or labels of its location. This problem can also be eliminated - select "hide elements" in the Adblock settings and empty rectangles or squares will be hidden from the site containers.

"Adblock Plus" successfully eliminates banner ads throughout the system, which means eliminating ads not only on the Internet, but also in applications that can display ads (usually free, or pirated versions programs).

Adblocker has the following three modes of operation:

1. If you own a rooted device, the program will filter connection traffic from ads and sites will load faster. Also, a rooted android will allow you to block any ads in the system with the application.
2. There is no root and the android system from 3.1 will automatically configure the traffic and will be guaranteed to work properly only with a filtered WiFi connection.
3. Android below 3 requires you to set up a proxy server yourself. If the device does not support it, the application will not work. There are many alternative applications who can earn on such a flagship.

Some facts about the Adblock Plus app

The program has done:

• A high-quality and error-free working program;
• High-quality blocking of any type of ads;
• Took a leading position in this market in 2006, starting from the program to the computer;
• More than 500 million downloads on Windows OS and about 60 million downloads on Android device.

What Adblock does:

• Fixes the problem of slow loading of the site;
• Reduces traffic consumption by almost half due to fewer downloaded objects;
• Increased battery charge time by 15 - 30%;
• The absence of interfering and annoying ads that you do not want to see.

Creating security and privacy:

• Under the ads, the so-called “tracker” may be hidden, which will send viruses to you even more and will complicate the work on the Internet through the phone;
• The application reduces the risk of infection with malicious software and hidden in other files that a person downloads without thinking about the consequences;
• Increases the level of privacy protection by more than half;
• A number of organizations and research centers modern technologies recommend it for use (These are companies such as: Stanford University, UC Santa Barbara, Electronic Frontier Foundation).

Your actions with Adblocker installed:

• Customize the program for yourself to block ads you are not interested in, or completely block any reference to banners so as not to see them at all;
• Restrict yourself from tracking, domains with viruses and applications;
• Support your favorite sites on your own - add your favorite site to the list of restrictions from blocking and let the owners of this site get some money for further development.

How to Install Adblock on Android Device

The last three years, with the development of technology mobile communications- Adblock appeared on devices with an android base. It should be noted that the application fully works only on a device with root rights.

The application itself Play market no and is not planned to be added because the program is a formidable competitor for the only ones for some ways of earning.

Therefore, it will need to be downloaded from the official website of the developer. But in addition to installing an ad blocker, the user will not install ads from the creator or third-party applications.

For Adblock installations you should do the following:

After notification of the installation, you need to go into the application and activate its work. After that, it is better to manually configure the Adblocker to be sure of full-fledged work. installed program. Right now, all ads will be hidden or blocked.

We recommend that you do not add too many lists to Adblock filters when setting up. This greatly affects the speed of blocking and the process of processing sites before showing and hiding ads. Also - "reconfiguring" the program can lead to unexpected errors at work.

APP OVERVIEW

Adblock Plus for Android allows you to block ads. This application has long existed for other platforms, in particular as a browser extension.

To date, Adblock Plus can be called the most popular ad blocker on most operating systems. In almost all browsers, this plugin is the leader not only in its segment, but also in principle in terms of the number of installations.

The application is not available on Google Play, like many other blockers. The reason is simple - some developers make money on advertising, so it would be undesirable for them to provide a tool to block it in the official repository.

The setup process is very simple and in many ways resembles similar actions in a plug-in for browsers like and . The main menu has an on-off switch to quickly turn the lock on or off. Also here is a set of filter subscriptions - for Russian speaking users RuAdList is activated by default, but can be changed manually. In addition, there are checkboxes responsible for showing acceptable ads and hiding the icon in the status bar (it is displayed by default).

To improve the results of the application, it is recommended to configure a proxy server from the program. In the settings, you can change the update properties and select your preferred traffic transmission channel.

Adblock Plus for Android would be a great app if it worked on all devices. Unfortunately, this is not the case - some users complain that this application does not block ads at all for them. There is also an opinion that for real spam blocking one cannot do without root rights. One way or another, Adblock Plus deserves a solid four on a five-point scale.

Application features:

Works without Root-rights (only for WiFi connections, and on android 1.5-3.0 you will have to configure the application as a proxy server)
Removes ads both when working through Wi-Fi and through a mobile connection ()
Blocks pop-ups

1. Also, this instruction will help you if the Adblock application did not work in automatic mode.
2. In the application menu, activate the RuAdList+EasyLis subscription
3. Install Titanium Backup, find Adblock Plus there, make a long tap and select "Convert to system application"
4. Add Adblock to the exclusion list in application managers and similar programs to clean up memory
5. Go to phone settings -> Wi-Fi -> Long tap on your connection -> Change network configuration -> Advanced options
6. Enter the proxy server: Host name: localhost Port: 2020
7. We reboot the device

Adblock Plus will automatically select a suitable filter subscription for you the first time it runs. You can still from the list.

Adblock Plus will run as background service and display its status in notification area.

Selecting a subscription

You can change subscription at any time by selecting it from a list:

Each time you select a different subscription, it is automatically downloaded and activated. By default, subscriptions are being refreshed periodically. There are two other options available in the advanced settings:

Setting up the proxy manually

Android versions prior to 3.1 do not have proxy settings built-in, but several manufacturers have added them to their devices. If you have a non-rooted device running an earlier Android version than 3.1, you can still set up the proxy manually.

Depending on the device, the proxy settings are in different places. If your device is in the following list, follow the specific instructions:

Instructions for specific devices

generic instructions

If your device isn't in the list, the most common place for the proxy settings is in the advanced WiFi settings.

Android 4.x (Ice Cream Sandwich, Jelly Bean, KitKat) devices

Run Settings application. Select WiFi. The list of available Wi-Fi networks will open:

Connect to the desired network (access point) if not already. long press on connected network, context menu will appear. Select Modify network config:

In opened dialog mark Show advanced options check box:

Scroll to proxy settings, select Manual, proxy options will appear:

set proxy to localhost and port to the number specified by Adblock Plus in the notification message:

Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) devices

Go to the WiFi settings and select advanced settings from the menu: