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Block Ads on Android 9.0+ (Without downloading any app)

(Topic created on: 12-26-2019 09:39 PM)
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Aashish
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In android 9.0 pie and above we have an option to set Private DNS, this can be used to block ads on your phone.

STEP 1- Under Connection in Settings, scroll down and select More Connection Settings.

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STEP 2- Select the Private DNS Option
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STEP 3- Select Private DNS  provider hostname and enter the following in the text bar


For Adguard DNS: dns.adguard.com      

For Adguard DNS and removing adult content: dns-family.adguard.com


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Additional STEPS for using this with Google  Chrome-
Since Google Chrome uses its own DNS resolver, we need to disable that for ad block to work. 

STEP 1-
  • Launch Chrome app.
  • Enter the URL “chrome://flags”, without quotes, into the address bar.
  • You will see a new window with many flags.
  • Search for “dns”.
  • Set the “Async DNS” option to “Disabled” and close the tab.

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STEP 2- You will also need to clear the prebuilt DNS cache.

  • Enter “chrome://net-internals”, without quotes, into the address bar.
  • Select the DNS tab, and tap on “Clear Cache”.
  • Restart Chrome.
Confirmed Working on-
Google Chrome
Samsung Internet (Just Clear Cache)


Sources-
Information and Picture of Chrome flags taken from androidsage.com
Main Article was created by me on my S10+ with help from Reddit.
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Great post 👍
MrQmr
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Great Job👍
Vidit7777
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Great Job
Bhaskar555
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Will it reduce the download/browsing speed?
Aashish
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No.
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Bhaskar555
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Thanks, it works for YouTube as well?
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naveentech
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but torrent sites not opening
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Aakash12
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great job aashish.This works great..👍
baliga_abhay
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it works with brave browser?
Aashish
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Yes it should but you have to clear DNS cache.