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Hello all,
I am trying to install a browser content filter on my Nexus 7 but have failed to find a decent option. I have tried Mobicip but it was a buggy piece of junk and didn't even filter anything! I am investigating CloudOn Safe Browser but it has gotten mixed reviews on the Play Store. Has anyone used this or any other filtering app on their Nexus 7s? I am interested on hearing what content filter app you guys use. Thanks!
Anyone?
Do u mean an add blocker. I don't know if one for android exists if so, but ad away blocks in app ads (root) and might be possible to add a source to block web adds or whatever want.
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maybe opera mobile ? it can filter i.e. ads by specifying a hosts file without root
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antiker1 said:
maybe opera mobile ? it can filter i.e. ads by specifying a hosts file without root
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OK, cool. I'll check out opera. Didn't know it could add block.
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If this is for home use, you can create an account on OpenDNS for free, set your router to use OpenDNS servers and filter it at that level...but that would filter your whole home.
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I want a content filter that filters inappropriate stuff on the Internet. I don't want to use OpenDNS because I don't want to filter the whole house.
wws12 said:
I want a content filter that filters inappropriate stuff on the Internet. I don't want to use OpenDNS because I don't want to filter the whole house.
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Try this. Has a free and paid version. Looks like it does content filtering as well as some other nice things (antivirus, anti theft, etc).
Check out "Dr.Web Anti-virus"
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.drweb.pro
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You could set the dns servers on the tab to opendns
Theres an app called set dns that looks good for this
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Here is another free one.
Check out "Safe Browser -The Web Filter"
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cloudacl
I also saw K9 (used the PC version and it was good)
There are a bunch of 4 to 5 star free web content filters in the play store.
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Firefox vs chrome vs Dilphin ..
Addons vs speed vs gestures, which is better in ur experience ?
I periodically try the others, but keep going back to Maxthon. Not much in the way of add-ons, but then I don't need much. The built-in "reader" mode works for most sites and gives an easy-to-read, clutter-free experience.
Boat browser, by far.
"What do you tell a man with two black eyes? Nothing. He has already been told twice."
Firefox beta
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Tried a lot of browsers but stock browser is still my favourite by far. Its Quick Controls feature is something I can't live without.
I was actually getting fed up last night with chrome and chrome beta crashing every 2 seconds so i jumped on play store and grabbed a random browser just for fun, i found UC Browser HD and so far i absolutely love it! It works great in portrait and landscape and it feels like it loads pages really quick. Also, i almost forget to mention two finger swipe for adding and closing tabs and a handy little toolbar on the bottom right that you can add shortcuts to, right under where your right thumb usually rests.
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I'd like to mention that for me UC browser was horrible because it spammed my devices. I complained directly in their forum and asked for ad free version but they don't have a pay version. So for me UC was out of the game.
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random hero said:
I'd like to mention that for me UC browser was horrible because it spammed my devices. I complained directly in their forum and asked for ad free version but they don't have a pay version. So for me UC was out of the game.
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Oh really? I haven't seen a single ad, maybe because I'm running an ad blocker
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Opera Mobile. On Presto, of course.
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For me it's mostly chrome as I have no bugs and it works flawlessly with chrome on my desktop for bookmarks and tabs. Stock browser for everything else because of flash.. And the speed. Gotta love that speed.
It seems like everyone is stating something else. I think it's best to just try some and see for yourself.
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Remcotjuuh said:
It seems like everyone is stating something else. I think it's best to just try some and see for yourself.
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Just like roms and kernels, that is the one universally correct answer.
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I prefer using the stock aosp browser but on my n7 it geta wonky on every rom ive tried. It will randonly freeze up and fc and stop being able to go back to the last page. I dont have time to get around and try every rom because of time and because i have 3 users on the device so restoring is a *****. If someone could pm me a rom that the aosp browser (not chrome) works good for them id appreciate it.
Opera is amazing. Chrome is good. Firefox has really upped their game lately and I still hate stock.
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Oh really? I haven't seen a single ad, maybe because I'm running an ad blocker
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Well, I use ad blocker, too. When using UC Browser the first page/start screen showed always ads. To be true, if you're willing you can ignore it... but I am very sensitive to ads. They annoy me. :angel:
For all fans of Dolphin browser ->
read this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1319529
Right now I'm using stock CM browser.
The AOSP browser by a long mile, IMHO... Sure, the other browsers (Dolphin, Opera, Maxthon) might have more options (lots of bells and whistles), but AOSP has the edge in terms of speed and smoothness.
For anybody not rooted or unwilling to flash a custom ROM, then Lightning Browser is the next best thing to the AOSP browser... (IMHO, of course).
Here are the links...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2113198
http://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=acr.browser.barebones&hl=en
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youdug said:
I prefer using the stock aosp browser but on my n7 it geta wonky on every rom ive tried. It will randonly freeze up and fc and stop being able to go back to the last page. I dont have time to get around and try every rom because of time and because i have 3 users on the device so restoring is a *****. If someone could pm me a rom that the aosp browser (not chrome) works good for them id appreciate it.
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Hi, youdug...
I've never experienced any problems with the AOSP browser in Paul O' Briens MoDaCo ROMs... including the CyanogenMod variant I'm currently running...
http://www.modaco.com/forum/657-google-asus-nexus-7-nexus7modacocom
Hope this is of some use.
Rgrds,
Ged.
On my Galaxy 3, I prefer Boat Browser (it's unbelievable fast),
But on my n7, I use Firefox because of f-sync, add-ons and flash...
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Tried almost all browsers in market and my favorite browser is AOSP browser love that speed and flash support. But sometime using Chrome because of browser sync feature is really useful.
How do I get firefox to work with flash ?
I tried installing the archived android flash from adobe website and nothing ?
I've recently switched to AOSP browser, and I'm happy with it.
I used chrome before, but got annoyed by those popup bubbles when clicking links, because it ended up showing a bubble EVERY time I'd click something.
And also I can't stand their text scaling, most signatures on XDA were MASSIVE while actual posts were tiny.
I tried other browsers as well, every one had something that bugged me (like swiping from one side would bring up a menu or such...)
I still use Firefox occasionally when chrome or AOSP won't download something or for very rare flash.
Both browsers exhibit horribly choppy scrolling. Browsing xda forums would do it. Anyone else have the same problem?
Do you have lastpass installed? I found on my Note 4 when lastpass accessibility service was enabled chrome was horribly laggy. My n6 hasn't arrived yet so unable to verify for myself, however I sincerely hope it doesn't as love lastpass.
No i do not have that installed.
The phone is good. Just that web browsing isnt satisfying and that the phone heats up a bit with regular use. I have nothing else installed on other than dolphin and facebook.
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Do you have lastpass installed? I found on my Note 4 when lastpass accessibility service was enabled chrome was horribly laggy. My n6 hasn't arrived yet so unable to verify for myself, however I sincerely hope it doesn't as love lastpass.
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Thanks, disabling the lastpass accessibility service made Chrome usable again! I had to switch to Firefox cause Chrome was so laggy. Not any more!
ITGuy11 said:
Thanks, disabling the lastpass accessibility service made Chrome usable again! I had to switch to Firefox cause Chrome was so laggy. Not any more!
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No problem m8, it's such a shame as it really is an awesome feature of lastpass. Are you on note 4 or nexus 6? I was hoping it was just a note 4 thing but my n6 hasn't arrived yet to see for myself.
Cm browser is the best I found with minimal battery impact
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I'm using a Nexus 6. Since disabling the app fill service, the whole phone is snappier, especially Web browsing.
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Hello i currently root my mxpe 6.0.1 and im using adaway and minminguard but the ads on google chrome are killing me
any suggestion on how to remove them ?
Adaway uses sources like mvps, which block big known ad sources.
You would have to get the source for the ad and report it to one of the adaway blocking services like mvps.
Or
Use greasemonkey for chrome and block that way.
https://www.google.com/search?q=gre...9i57.8582j0j4&sourceid=chrome-mobile&ie=UTF-8
Assuming you have adaway enabled, lol.
And after hosts file update, hard reboot or shutdown and bootup.
I use Adblock Plus it's a third party app but it works wonders.
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Since you're rooted and want to block ads. Try out xposed & ad blocking module for apps.
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I use adguard and am pretty pleased. It works non-rooted, too. There is some more tweaks you can do if you are rooted though.
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my problem is with the chrome ads
well the most simple way is to use AdAway. its really easy to use. and i get no special DNS or VPN settings (whitch is very battery consuming)
Xposed MinMinGuard and Adaway
AdAway all the way
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Try TugaBrowser, it's based on Chromium and has a built-in adblocker.
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Try TugaBrowser, it's based on Chromium and has a built-in adblocker.
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Hmm. Thanks for the tip. Is this only for browser?
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Yeah it's just a browser and the adblocking engine is just working inside the browser. But try it, it's very smooth
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Yeah it's just a browser and the adblocking engine is just working inside the browser. But try it, it's very smooth
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I can't make it work on mine, it crashes on startup.
I use "Rbrowser" instead which has as well adblocker and is the only browser that does not have a scrolling lag on my MX Pure. Very happy with it.
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Try TugaBrowser, it's based on Chromium and has a built-in adblocker.
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you have link? ty
Use this :
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24671318762849385
or xda labs
I use AdAway but note that it sometimes causes issues. Blocks things like Google shopping links, coupons and promo code websites, redirects, even the eBay app would not work for me.
Badd_blood said:
I use AdAway but note that it sometimes causes issues. Blocks things like Google shopping links, coupons and promo code websites, redirects, even the eBay app would not work for me.
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You can add the url base domain to your Adaway white list, such as:
ad.doubleclick.net
googleadservices.com
da.feedsportal.com
and others...
Use MOAAB, no need to install apps. Just flash
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I used to use AdAway but too often it would block legitimate sites I was trying to get to. I then started using the Adblock Plus browser which was good for a while but has really gone down hill lately.
I'm now using FireFox with the Adblock Plus extension and while it isn't perfect, it most closely suits my needs.
you guys have an app to block youtube ads? I have installed youtube adaway exposed and was working flawlessly but since a few weeks stopped working and now youtube ads are all over the place. any suggestion?
I am looking for a replacement browser from stock I've been dabbling and can't find on so I'm open to input and suggestions.
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I've been using a couple, aside from Gello which I like. I use TugaBrowser. It's made by an XDA member using good sources. Runs good , no fubars like chrome etc.. here's a link.
https://labs.xda-developers.com/store/apps/tugapower.codeaurora.browser
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Personally I use both the Google Chrome browser and Lightning Browser
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=acr.browser.lightning
blueyes said:
I've been using a couple, aside from Gello which I like. I use TugaBrowser. It's made by an XDA member using good sources. Runs good , no fubars like chrome etc.. here's a link.
https://labs.xda-developers.com/store/apps/tugapower.codeaurora.browser
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I 2nd this.
I use Chrome stable for most of my surfing, but I also use Tuga Browser every now and again. Fast, stable, built-in ad blocking. Made for Snap Dragon processors. Works great. Definitely recommend.
Which non Chrome browsers will sync bookmarks as Chrome does?
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Which non Chrome browsers will sync bookmarks as Chrome does?
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I'm curious on that as well. I use chrome which isn't that great but has all my bookmarks. For something basic and lean naked browser is good as well
TugaBrowser does. Syncing now. You do need to enable permissions for at least contacts prior to opening it.
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Puffin.
Really fast.