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being able to run AdAway which needs to modify the hosts file is one reason to root. removing bloatware and pre-installed system apps is another.
by leeoniya 4y ago
being able to run AdAway which needs to modify the hosts file is one reason to root. removing bloatware and pre-installed system apps is another.
- cmeacham98 4y agoAdAway can run in VPN mode without root! Also, you might need ADB, but there's ways to get rid of the bloatware without root: https://www.xda-developers.com/disable-system-app-bloatware-android/ https://www.xda-developers.com/disable-system-app-bloatware-...
- orangepurple 4y agoHow do I connect to a second VPN simultaneously?
- cmeacham98 4y agoSadly, you can't, but most android VPN software will let you set the DNS servers and you can point to an advlocking resolver.
- orangepurple 4y agoCan those DNS settings point to an adblocker app running on localhost? I'm not sure how well this solution would work with captive portals though.
- cmeacham98 4y agoUnsure if Android's sandboxing would prevent this or not - I've never tested. It's theretically possible if sandboxing doesn't interfere or can be bypassed. If you want to control it yourself maybe consider a pi-hole or similar?