Update: https://productforums.google.com/forum/#!mydiscussions/mobile/0L6tZhoJl2k And I'm using Android 4.1.2 now, latest official firmware for GT-N7000.
On Sunday, October 21, 2012 2:43:07 PM UTC-7, J_L wrote: > > In my experience, the best and most stable way of doing this is via a > custom DNS. Unfortunately, you cannot keep the IP DHCP when you've set both > that and the DNS as Static. That shouldn't be too much of a problem with a > configured router. Also, SIM doesn't work without rooting. I used Opera > Mobile, Onavo, and Wi-Fi Finder when I had a data-only plan, but not > anymore. Fortunately, there is a free service that specializes in blocking > advertising and phishing called FoolDNS. Whether you trust them or not is > up to you. I wouldn't bother with any serious data being stored in a phone > anyways, especially with SIM and WiFi capability. > > Next, there's the Adblock Plus add-on for Firefox Mobile. Although it > worked fine, I couldn't get used to Firefox being a Dolphin HD user. The > interface is just so lacking in comparison. > > Lastly, there is Adblock Android. I do not recommend it, because it didn't > work for my SIM at all, and was sketchy with WiFi. I didn't even know how > to set it up for WiFi when I was a newbie. On pages that ads were blocked > on (after importing EasyList+EasyPrivacy), it made my browser continuously > load. I notice that may be a Dolphin problem, but it's a major one > nonetheless. I don't think any flash ads were blocked. > > What websites did I use to test this? Some of my regular visits, and this > proxy with heavy advertising called vtunnel.com (to test FP's [and the > HTTPS version actually worked in China]). Anyways, I welcome all current > alternatives *without* rooting the device. > > I'm using a Samsung Galaxy Note if that helps, and very technically within > it w/o sudo or UAC. I will definitely root it after the last official > firmware, or if they really screwed things up (as well as ignoring next > major release), install custom firmware. > > P.S. This may be a future app worth waiting for: > https://adblockplus.org/en/android-about > P.P.S. I know Google loves and depends on advertising, but I have no > loyalty towards their profit without mine. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Android Discuss" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/android-discuss. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
