Adguard for Android

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  1. anon

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    AdGuard for Android 4.0 RC 1, Release date: May 31, 2023
    https://adguard.com/en/versions/android/beta.html#version-40910
     
  2. anon

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    Stuff under the hood, no doubt, has been improved as my initial experience is network facing apps feel snappier.

    However, the UI is an abomination. Minimalism has trumped the at-a-glance concept. Wasted space rules.

    The App Management home screen has been scrubbed of detail.

    Individual app settings are no longer integrated in one screen, but scattered about by separate, featureless screens.

    Be prepared for a tap the H out of your device's screen learning curve.

    The Filtering Log is gone...
    UPDATE:
    Whoops. The Filtering Log is still available, but it's not the stupid home screen hamburger menu item it once was. Nope. Not happening.
    Here's how to get it; a public service for the Wilders community...
    0) Open AdGuard.
    1) Tap the gear.
    2) Tap Filtering.
    3) Tap Apps.
    4) Tap App management.
    5) Tap any network facing app.
    6) Tap the kebab menu. (Hint: three dots.)
    7) Tap App statistics.
    :cool: Tap Recent activity. :cool:
    9) This is the activity for the app.
    10) Clear the search field for the global activity.
    11) Jump up and down and shout, "That was soooo intuitive!"


    BONUS: Immediately after you "upgrade" from v3 to v4, turn off "Global firewall rules." I'll let you have the fun of finding that.
     
    Last edited: Jun 15, 2023
  4. ellison64

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    Agree with everything you say.Its gui and menu is a disaster.Uninstalled after 30 minutes of hair pulling,and cursing,and gone back to last 3 version.Whoever thought this was a good idea needs their head examined...
     
  5. anon

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    AdGuard for Android 4.1 Beta 1 , Release date: July 21, 2023
    https://adguard.com/en/versions/android/beta.html#version-4197
     
  6. Brummelchen

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    currently running 4.2.2 (nightly) and all working well (Xiaomi Android 13)
     
  7. anon

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    AdGuard for Android 4.1, Release date: July 26, 2023
    https://adguard.com/en/versions/android/release.html#version-41101
     
  8. anon

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  9. Dragon1952

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    I have version 4.1 on my phone and it shows that 4.2 is available. It starts to install but never does and it still shows that i have 4.1.
     
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  11. anon

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    From AG Chat in Telegram:
     
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    AdGuard for Android 4.3 Beta 1, Release date: December 15,2023
    Release 4.3 Beta 1 · AdguardTeam/AdguardForAndroid (github.com)
     
  14. anon

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    AdGuard for Android 4.3 , Release date: December 21, 2023
    https://adguard.com/en/versions/android/release.html#version-43194
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    Introducing AdGuard for Android TV
    December 22, 2023
    https://adguard.com/en/blog/adguard-for-android-tv.html
     
  15. anon

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    AdGuard for Android 4.3.1, Release date: December 27, 2023
    https://adguard.com/en/versions/android/release.html#version-43199
     
  16. Dragon1952

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    The new update seems to be using up a lot of battery.
     
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    AdGuard for Android 4.7, Release date: December 3, 2024
    https://adguard.com/en/versions/android/release.html#version-47163
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    AdGuard v4.7 for Android: Meet our private browser
    https://adguard.com/en/blog/adguard-v4-7-for-android.html
     
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    AdGuard for Android 4.8, Release date: February 17, 2025
    https://adguard.com/en/versions/android/release.html#version-4857
     
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    AdGuard for Android 4.9, Release date: April 3, 2025
    Versions history | AdGuard

     
  21. n8chavez

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    How do you prevent AdGuard for Android from disabling itself even time you close it's notifications? I do that all the time, using the "close all" button, which closes AG too and it's driving me crazy.
     
  22. Rules

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    I've the same issue with previous 4.8, since i've upgraded to 4.9 no more adguard's disappearance when i close it's notifications.
    Do you still experienced issue with the latest?
    If the problem still occurs you can try to enable watchdog within the app general settings> advanced settings or (depends of your android version),check in battery settings if you've the option to manage background app and set adguard to always allow or no restrictions option in the android settings>application>adguard>battery
     
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  23. Brummelchen

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    thats a matter of your device, not adguard. my samsung never stopped, my xiaomi did.
    check accu and app settings! if adguard crashes then let report submitted!
     
  24. n8chavez

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    Really? Both my Samsung s23 and 25 ultra stopped working when the notification closes.
     
  25. n8chavez

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    Thanks! I'll try that.
     
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