best (non root) adblocking solution on android

EdwardTeach · 14 Dec 2015 at 18:10

I have previously used the adblock app on a non rooted phone, which only works when using WiFi with a proxy server. Other alternatives I am aware of include using the Firefox browser with the adblock add-on or using the adblock browser. Any other options? Which do you think is best?
Is the adblock browser safe? It asks for a lot of permissions.

Kreeeee · 14 Dec 2015 at 18:17

Why do you not want to root it? Google don;t want you blocking adverts so it's difficult to do it effectively without a rooted phone.

EdwardTeach · 14 Dec 2015 at 18:35

I have a new g4 and I believe the only way to root it at the moment Will void the warranty.

Orcvader · 14 Dec 2015 at 18:40

If your phone is running a Snapdragon based phone then I recommend this: http://caf.notphenom.com/

Based on the Code Aurora Chromium CAF, which is optimised for SD phones, comes with adblock and Chrome sync.

roadie · 15 Dec 2015 at 17:16

Firefox and uBlock worked perfectly for me when I used a G4 for a week.

EdwardTeach · 22 Apr 2016 at 09:25

Orcvader said:
If your phone is running a Snapdragon based phone then I recommend this: http://caf.notphenom.com/

Based on the Code Aurora Chromium CAF, which is optimised for SD phones, comes with adblock and Chrome sync.

The adblocking doesn't seem to be working so well any more.

lixxus · 22 Apr 2016 at 10:32

netguard + hosts blocking https://github.com/M66B/NetGuard

Features:

Simple to use
No root required
100% open source
No calling home
No tracking or analytics
No advertisements
Actively developed and supported
Android 4.0 and later supported
IPv4/IPv6 TCP/UDP supported
Tethering supported
Multiple device users supported
Optionally allow when screen on
Optionally block when roaming
Optionally block system applications
Optionally forward ports, also to external addresses (not available if installed from the Play store)
Optionally notify when an application accesses the internet
Optionally record network usage per application per address
Optionally block ads using a hosts file (not available if installed from the Play store)
Material design theme with light and dark theme

lixxus · 22 Apr 2016 at 10:33

roadie said:
Firefox and uBlock worked perfectly for me when I used a G4 for a week.

second this also