Hello all. I just picked up the my Aria a few days ago...love it because it is so small. I have rooted it(I believe/assume so) and Installed Liberated AriaB5 ROM
Now I am looking to get rid of those PESKY ads in every single app. I have done some research and it looks like the App AdFree works very well, but it doesn't seem to be working for me. I downloaded it, when I open it, I grant it superuser perm, but when I try to update the hosts file, it doesn't seem to work. I either get an error message or the phone reboots. Any Ideas?
thanks,
Mike
The ads are there for developers to make money so that they can make those apps. If you really want to get rid of the ads then buy the programs. When you download many of the 'free' apps the developer is saying ok, but I will get some revenue from ads. Taking away their revenue is not going to help app innovation or invention.
breakeven said:
The ads are there for developers to make money so that they can make those apps. If you really want to get rid of the ads then buy the programs. When you download many of the 'free' apps the developer is saying ok, but I will get some revenue from ads. Taking away their revenue is not going to help app innovation or invention.
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I understand that and I sympathize with them. Nevertheless I'm sure you don't want to buy every game out there and I just find it incredibly annoying having ads while playing games, so are you saying there is no option for us Aria users to eliminate the ads with a program such as Adfree?
I don't know anything about adfree, but, just pay for the games then. What you are discussing you might as well steal the games. Most developers don't make their ads too intrusive so you have 2 options.
A)Pay for the games to get them ad free.
B)Deal with the ads on free games.
In all seriousness do you like getting paid for your work? You say you sympathize, but you want to get around the system. You are already using a 'Free' rom from attn1.
I suppose I will buy the ones where the ads really bug me and deal with the ads from the aps that when they aren't incredibly intrusive.
On the topic of do I like to get paid for my work...Yes. Of course. But as a working man we all know that there are several people who get around the system. These people are the minority. I am in NO WAY saything that it is moral or right, but when people for example find some way to get some free stuff from my bakery, they aren't the majority. and if they wouldn't have paid anyways, I figure what the hell...
I know I'm arguing against being a moral person and when posed the question: do you want to steal this? I would of course say no.... but, again, on the shallow surface, if there was an app that would eliminate the ads, myself and I feel comfortable saying that the majority of people on this forum where the great majority have no problem voiding their phone waranties would use the app.
but thank you for your input on this subject.
I downloaded it, when I open it, I grant it superuser perm, but when I try to update the hosts file, it doesn't seem to work. I either get an error message or the phone reboots. Any Ideas?
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This is tricky and after about a week of trying to replace the /system/etc/hosts file I have given up. There is something going on with my Aria which makes modifying anything in /etc impossible. I wish I could figure it out only because it Should work but does not.
Download Rom Manager and try the Fix Permissions setting see if that works
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Download Rom Manager and try the Fix Permissions setting see if that works
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didn't work...
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The reason that google hasn't dished out the paid apps like planned was most likely because 1 person could pay for it, download it and then spread it around to the rest of the android community.
I mean how could they prevent us (especially with root) from doing that.
I think that either they are gonna put a complete end to root (if possible),
or they're gonna completely redo the whole market and how it works.
Maybe make it so apps are originally apks but when installed they leave behind the installer and can not be installed again by finding the apk in the internal storage.
What are your thoughts?
Could be and what you said is being discussed in another part of dream forum. Tell you the truth I've been all over the internet constantly looking for paid apps and there is not much out there. Guitar hero said it was coming to android in jan and still isnt out yet! If they do that im sure someone will find a way around that as well though haha
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Could be and what you said is being discussed in another part of dream forum. Tell you the truth I've been all over the internet constantly looking for paid apps and there is not much out there. Guitar hero said it was coming to android in jan and still isnt out yet! If they do that im sure someone will find a way around that as well though haha
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=478445
Pay or not to pay for an application have been discussed for year and I believe there are people out there are willing to pay for the application they need, even the warez version is just some clicks away from them. You see how PC's software industry lives up? I cant find any software that cant be cracked. It's just a matter of time if someone is really wanna do that.
So it should be the same case here.
While I think there will be a common security thread in the Market I think developers need to also enact their own security to prevent priates. If there is one security procedure then it only takes one crack to take everything.
They will do like a DRM on the apks kind of like the iphone has now.
Honestly, anything they would do would probably be wasted time.
The iPhone anti-piracy mechanisms have been defeated recently, and whatever Google would put forth would likely be taken apart. There's just no way to prevent it, same as the problems that other platform developers have experienced.
There will always be people who pay for their apps, and there will always be people who pirate them, and very little can be done to prevent that.
It'll probably be something like every time an app is bought it is signed with an encrypted code that is given to each individual phone and coupled with a single application.
However, would each app have a different algorithm or would it all be one big pot.
Either way..
That would work rather well
Unfortunately for me though.
I am a pirate mateyys ARRrrrrr
haitiankid4lyf.
With as little offense as possible. You understand the stupidity of your screenname right? You're a kid? For lyf?
Peter pan or somethin?
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It'll probably be something like every time an app is bought it is
haitiankid4lyf.
With as little offense as possible. You understand the stupidity of your screenname right? You're a kid? For lyf?
Peter pan or somethin?
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XD That made me laugh.
I agree. Remember though, there's not THAT many rooted users out there. I think that as long as the apps are priced reasonably, they'll be fine.
Works great!
Press and hold each profile to change settings
It's on the market
Locale also does this . its on the market too
I find locale works really well especially when using location within the situation aswell. Class app!
Don't Update "Power Manager" !
I understand how hard is it for a developer to make a decent application. I remember the hours (coding and debuging) I've spent on some crappy school projects in C++. However, that dosen't permit the dev to deceive us. The dev of Power Manager has add few features to the latest update and when you download it, you'll realize that your copy becomes a trial and it'll work for 3 days
Shame on you !
yeah, i almost install but whew. i still have it with no trial. if you want it. message me.
these days i backup all apps before updating just in case- did it with this but read the comments first anyway...so anyway i didn't update it either.....its not like i can buy the paid app anyway!! Does he realise that those of us not in USA can't buy it and are then shut out of using his app until such time as google decides to allow us to purchase apps!!!
When I install new Apps I always do "cp -r app app2" in sd-directory.
I even can't buy paid apps, because I dont see them and I also dont support it.
Someone should place a rapidshare link of the free .apk-version at the market comments to protect users from such embarrassment.
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When I install new Apps I always do "cp -r app app2" in sd-directory.
I even can't buy paid apps, because I dont see them and I also dont support it.
Someone should place a rapidshare link of the free .apk-version at the market comments to protect users from such embarrassment.
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I still need to learn all these commands and locations.
I'm assuming that cp -r app app2 means that you're copying the app folder to a folder named app2? Isn't "app" in the phone's memory?
are you kidding?
because the software WAS free to use, doesn't mean you, or anybody else but the autor owns it. You don't have the right to distribute it. If an app costs money or not doesn't change the rights to the software. distributing apps that used to be free is not allowed, because it is not public domain, just because it is free.
I am embarrased about the attitude some here have just because a dev decides to now charge for his work, where he was previously not able to (due to the market not supporting it).
I even can't buy paid apps, because I dont see them and I also dont support it.
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you dont support what? people producing useful apps? people charging for their work? may I ask whats your age? and your profession? I am pretty sure you don't work for a software development house, do you?
let me repeat that: while a dev can provide his software FREE OF CHARGE for as long as he wants, that doesn't make him lose the rights to his work! so stop asking for links to software that used to be free, because this still violates the rights of the owner.
if you want to use an app that costs money, buy it.
oh...and for those that cant wait the few weeks ... well ... I do understand the frustration that causes, but your rant is against selling android software per se. and come on...USD 0.99 is too much? if this is too much, then the app can't be that important to you.
how much time do you think the developer spent creating the app?
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I still need to learn all these commands and locations.
I'm assuming that cp -r app app2 means that you're copying the app folder to a folder named app2? Isn't "app" in the phone's memory?
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Yes, you're right. I have all apps running from my Ext2 sd-card. So there's enough space to copy the App folder several times.
I think you can also save all apps to sd card with ASTRO (Market).
don't think i'm breaking any rules with this, as it's free...
but heres the version before the update. enjoy.
http://rapidshare.com/files/206078555/com.acme.android.powermanager.apk.html
i will reupload if needed.
also have the free slide-locker version before the annoying new one if anyone wants that?
btw, for the European users that want to buy apps, you can use SAM app market:
https://slideme.org/
they don't offer Power Manager as of yet, but I bought Advanced Taskmanager there due to not beeing able to do so from Android market yet
How pathetic.
People ***** and moan about getting better apps, but are too cheap to pay 0.99 cents for one they use.
Truly, truly patheticc.
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How pathetic.
People ***** and moan about getting better apps, but are too cheap to pay 0.99 cents for one they use.
Truly, truly patheticc.
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not really =/
people are *****ing and moaning about an app that was advertised as a free app being suddenly converted to an annoying trial app without any warning.
the creator could have at least published a new app instead of trying to wipe out the free version.
i'm all for paid apps (although i'm in the Uk so i can't d/l them) but the way the Power Manager developer went about releasing was all wrong, and is going to make a lot less money because of it.
i would be glad to get the free side locker
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not really =/
people are *****ing and moaning about an app that was advertised as a free app being suddenly converted to an annoying trial app without any warning.
the creator could have at least published a new app instead of trying to wipe out the free version.
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I still don't get why you think he should have done that.
again: just because he offered the app free of charge for a period of time doesn't mean it is public domain. You guys make it sound like you OWN the app because it used to be free. maybe you should have read the license you clicked away when you opened the market app, hm?
its 100% his decision. he could also just pull the software and demand that it won't be distributed at all anymore, if he so desires.
there is a HUGE difference between not charging for something and owning the app.
There's a little difference I try to tell you:
The developer made an update which turns the app from free to trial.
So it's not like he makes a new better "power manager plus" or whatever and let the actual Power Manager for free... no, he makes the free power manager to power manager trial and offers a NEW app called "Power Manager" (wtf?), which costs money (doesn't absolutely matter how much).
Because "Power Manager Trial" is related to the old "Power Manager" (free) you are forced to do the update. You couldn't do the update, if it would cost 0.99$. No, he makes the update free for everybody and turned it to trial. It's a trap! This is a cheating way to market his app as good as possible and I DO NOT SUPPORT THIS!
That was the bad way... the good way is:
Let the app under the same name for free and don't develop on it anymore. Make a new app called "appname PLUS" (or whatever) and request money for it. The developer would be likeable for me and I would like to pay for it. It's so harmonic I would even pay for it without having new features.
I absolutely agree with the thread's name 'Don't Update "Power Manager"'.
Now the devs won't frighten me again and I hope everybody understands, why I don't pay for an app, when a dev tries to cheat on all the users, which were lovely using the (free) app.
Fair play at the Android Market!
I'm with Meltus and MacFloid on this 100% The old app should've remained free, and all development stopped on it, rather than a bait-and-switch. Now granted, it tells you that it is now a trial app, and you are not forced to update, but that does not make it any less disappointing. I'm all for paid apps, but keep the free apps free, and if you want to make money off that app, release a new, more advanced version, and charge for that... but don't trick your supporters into thinking the app is free, and then quickly throw in a trial period, possibly without them even realizing it. I wasn't happy with the way the dev for "Task Manager for Root Users" handled it either, but even that wasn't as bad as the dev for Power Manager. At least I noticed the trial period warning before I hit update...
-John
BTW... anyone happen to have an .apk of the old, free "Task Manager for Root Users" handy?
I agree that the way this was done was underhanded. This morning, when I first saw the update, the only new comment in the description was "3/6 UPDATE****." There was no mention of the change. It was a blatant trick to force his >250,000 downloads to pay him 99 cents in three days or else. I almost clicked update, until I noticed every comment had one star. Now that I checked it again (three hours later), he changed the description to say it's changing to a three day trial. I understand that it is his right to do this, but the fact remains that his original goal was to fool us into clicking update by not telling us it's a trial version. I will not support this dev because of his methods. How do I know that the $0.99 one won't eventually expire and I'll have to buy a $2.50 version now that I know his business tactics. There are plenty of other ways to convert your free app to a paid one. Task Manager for example. He simply removed the free version from the market and released Advanced Task Manager. He didn't try to forcibly remove the free one from my phone. I can respect this and I supported that dev by buying his app. He also could have left the free one alone and made a paid one with new features. I can think of a few new features off the top of my head. For example, DxTop allows apps to have widgets built in to them. He could make a widget pack built in to his new Power Manager. Options for power graphs and various toggle switches to be put right on the home screen. If something like this was added in I would reconsider buying it. My advice to this dev is either completely pull the free/trial version from the market and hope people have a short memory, or completely restore your free version and give the paid one some new innovation. You could even release updates to the free one that do nothing but add a one time pop up that advertise all the new features added to Power Manager Pro. That was the method that got me to pay for Discover Pro.
However I don't agree with people asking for the apk files of the free task manager and slide to unlock programs. Those programs were legitimacy pulled from the market and replaced with superior versions. You still should support the devs that put forth the effort and not blindly lash out at every dev that decides to start charging for their software.
Anyone know of a way to remove ads from applications without purchasing them?
Root phone and use adfree.
Here is a novel idea.
If you use something created by another's labour and find it useful, either PAY for it, or tolerate the alternative way of supporting the developer that doesn't cost you the (most likely) measly dollar.
I still use the host file found in doc's jpc superslim Rom. It will reroute a lot of ad sites to localhost. This will won't remove the screen space needed for the advert but prevent adverts to show.
Changing your host file is as easy as copying over it or changing it with a text editor.
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Anyone know of a way to remove ads from applications without purchasing them?
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Pay for it or dont use it and it will go away
fokkenwerk1 said:
Here is a novel idea.
If you use something created by another's labour and find it useful, either PAY for it, or tolerate the alternative way of supporting the developer that doesn't cost you the (most likely) measly dollar.
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Exactly! Phone apps aren't THAT expensive. If you don't want ads, don't use the applications, or develop your own clones (but don't be surprised if after working working ages on it, that you want to sell it too).
I use adfree. The population of people who root their phones (which is a fair amount of effort, at least it was before unrevoked ) and can use adfree, compared to the overwhelming majority who don't, can't possibly make much difference in terms of revenue and developer support.
Your call.
Seriously guys?
As a developer I'm quite offended. The apps I'm currently developing don't have ads and if people purchase full version applications then I'd like to keep it that way. Whilst I've chosen not to include ads I can totally understand why other developers have.
Ads give you the chance to be provided with free software that you would otherwise have to pay for, or steal. If you like some software then support the developers don't be arses. Developers make software for a living, it's their job, it's how we pay our bills. Especially when we're talking about the kind of small-time developers who tend to target the android market, we're not big corporations, we're not rich (quite the opposite). Please actually support developers of software you use so that they can continue to make great software.
Im not a massive pirate i pay for apps that i really use because i agree developers ect, but i used lucky patcher and installed custom playstore and i download a bad app and it let me refund it and keep the app, is there a bad side to this? isnt it illegal and can you get in trouble or not, seems strange but wanna use for some apps to try out for bit longer then 15 mins, thanks
NOTE IM NOT CONDONING PIRACY JUST A QUESTION!
Yarrrrrr.
That is all.
Whelan18943016594 said:
Im not a massive pirate i pay for apps that i really use because i agree developers ect, but i used lucky patcher and installed custom playstore and i download a bad app and it let me refund it and keep the app, is there a bad side to this? isnt it illegal and can you get in trouble or not, seems strange but wanna use for some apps to try out for bit longer then 15 mins, thanks
NOTE IM NOT CONDONING PIRACY JUST A QUESTION!
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No, you can't get in trouble. Nothing happened probably. Google isn't fooled that easily.
But dude.. Stop using lucky patcher. People work hard for making those apps, and the paying customer is their only income. How would you like to work for nothing?
So please, if you, for whatever reason, can't purchase apps, stick with the free ones.
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No, you can't get in trouble.
But dude.. Stop using lucky patcher. People work hard for making those apps, and the paying customer is their only income. How would you like to work for nothing?
So please, if you, for whatever reason, can't purchase apps, stick with the free ones. There are plenty.
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dont worry buddy i have no intrest in doing it, just stumbled across it and baffled how easy it was
i can only imagine how much malware/android viruses lucky patcher has included inside the app nowadays. lucky patcher comes from a russian hacker/site.. and you do know where almost all android viruses are coming from, dont you?
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I love XDA but it is getting annoying anymire with ads popping up all over everyrume I click something. Very evasive ads at that. I end up in the google play store every three clicks. I practicly live on this site. I have lernt so much here that i am evwn building my own ROM now. And I know the site needs a source of income to survive. But there has to be a way to keep it a bit less annoying and "IN YOUR FACE".
Please dont take thiabthe wrong way guys. I just wantwd to express a concern that I am sure many other people face. I know an AD blocker will solve the problem but still wanted to voice my opinion.
I love this site and some of the brightest minds in Android.
Happy Holidays guys.
Use tapatalk
What ads?
Most senior members or members most likley have ad blockers by now. But when you have a rom that does not include it or are new and dont know how to do anything, there are actually ALOT of ADs. When I forget to enable AD block, I am bombarded by ADs that get right in the way and take you to either the play store or a shady looking site. Dont know why those. But l8ke i said, if your blocked then its not an issue at all.
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Use tapatalk
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I have tried uing tapa, but i think i just am not right with it because it seems less than. Im sure its user error on my part and if i knew all it could do it would be great. I see many many people here use it. When I tried it though it didnt seem right. Guess i should try again.
You can either use an Ad Blocker extension for your browser.
Or you can get a title, once you get a title you can select an ad-free template.
What ads?
https://adblockplus.org/