Ad blocking in 4.2

[deltaforce]

Now that Google has effectively killed ad-block plus in 4.2, how does anyone block ads now?

There is still an option to install ad-block but changing proxy settings but it is giving hell of a trouble. It blocks other apps, like google play, whatsapp image downloading from connecting to the internet.

has anyone figured a way around?

 

[jhawkkw]

If you're open to rooting, you can use root based apps that modify hostfiles. I use AdFree Android and it gets the job done.

 

[deltaforce]

Although my phone is not a flagship phone anymore, I paid $600 in cash, so I don't have heart to root my phone. Plus, I am not an expert to fix if anything goes wrong.

If anybody is willing to do it for some cash, I will happily pay.

 

[boathead]

exactly how did google effectively block it in 4.2?

i recall the play store taking it off, but it is still available for side loading. no root required, though recommended. i don't think you need to change proxy if running 3.1 or higher????
https://adblockplus.org/en/android

 

[Mr. Lucky]

If you are rooted, you can simply modify the hosts file in /etc/hosts (no app required).

It's a little trickier if not rooted, but not impossible. I have ads blocked on my non-rooted S4 using Adblock Plus. Just follow the instructions on their website and you'll be fine.
https://adblockplus.org/en/android-install
https://adblockplus.org/en/documentation

 

[Mr. Lucky]

If you are rooted, you can simply modify the hosts file in /etc/hosts (no app required).

It's a little trickier if not rooted, but not impossible. I have ads blocked on my non-rooted S4 using Adblock Plus. Just follow the instructions on their website and you'll be fine.
https://adblockplus.org/en/android-install
https://adblockplus.org/en/documentation

 

[deltaforce]

I followed the direction as they stated but it started giving me a lot of troubles, like whatsapp images stopped loading. Chrome would not connect to the internet etc. etc. So I finally removed it.

 

[gdiddy]

Hi Delta,
Get rooted and find an app called AdFree. (like JHawk said)
Have a nice day.

 

[deltaforce]

Hi Delta,
Get rooted and find an app called AdFree. (like JHawk said)
Have a nice day.

Honestly, I would love to but first of all, I am not a geek so if something goes awry, I don't know how to fix and second, I have paid $600 hard cash for it. If it is bricked, DW will kill me for sure (and make me use the dumbphone).

 

[Mr. Lucky]

I followed the direction as they stated but it started giving me a lot of troubles, like whatsapp images stopped loading. Chrome would not connect to the internet etc. etc. So I finally removed it.

Sorry for your trouble, but honestly, I've had no issues at all. My wife hasn't had a problem on her phone either (and she seems capable of breaking anything :laugh. Have you tried emailing the app developer to see if they could offer assistance?