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Some folks still raw dog the net? Wrap that shit up
tbh it feels like most people I know use chrome or even edge without any extensions
Most Firefox users have never used extensions either. https://blog.mozilla.org/en/products/firefox/extensions-addons/heres-whats-going-on-in-the-world-of-extensions/
even without darkreader!
How do I do that on iPhone?
You can do that by selling it and buying an Android.
So Verizon gave you a phone for no upfront cost, and they're shitty for making you pay for it if you decide to dash away early?
Fascinating threshold for shitty behavior you have.
I can't believe people still do that. You aren't saving money and you're locked in 2 years. I guess if that's that only kind of financing you can get.
That's exactly what it is. Look up the statistics on how many people can't afford an unexpected $500 bill. Most people simply don't have the money to pay out of pocket for what smartphones actually cost, so they're stuck with exploitation, or nothing.
As somebody who's been purchasing my phones directly from the OEM at full price since 2016, I see this as being crazy. It's made me realize for certain that I don't need the absolute newest thing, and so I always go with mid-range devices. I feel like people who buy their devices outright don't buy mini iPhones LOL. If they do, they hold on to them longer, treat them better, or buy them used. So some other fool takes the hit of depreciation.
If the cost of not voluntarily choosing to get myself into bad contracts is being a smug asshole, so be it.
Oh no Verizon is making you do the fucking shit you signed up and agreed to do oh no the horror!
Can you use a blocker on Android or is per app the best we can do?
I use an adblocking DNS plus UBO on Firefox
Its as simple as setting your Private DNS to something like
dns.adguard.comin Network settings > AdvancedTracker Control on Android works well for system-wide tracker and ad blocking, and you can configure custom blocking rules per-app. Works without root by using a VPN profile (but no data leaves your device via the VPN, it just routes the traffic through this app).
Set your DNS servers to dns.adguard-dns.com (Settings > search for DNS). Also you should install the DDG app and enable App Tracking Protection. You don't actually have to use the browser portion of the app for it to work. After doing these two things, ads and trackers will be blocked in every app.
“an Android”
You know, like a Nintendo.
Instead of selling, you could also just throw it in the trash
With an ad blocking dns.
https://adguard-dns.io/en/public-dns.html
Go down to the configure manually option and follow the instructions for iPhone.
I think next guard is also supposed to be decent, but they won't let you use it without an account.
The nice thing about the dns approach is it works for more than just your web browser. There's a bunch of Android games that are essentially unplayable without an adblocking dns.
As a disclaimer, a bunch of sites are ramping up requiring enabling ads or they won't let you load the content. I'm ok with just hitting back and not viewing those sites, but my MIL just asked for help removing the ad guard dns because her news sites wouldn't let her in.
Thank you!
I use a Safari extension called Purify. It’s in the App Store. Works pretty well for me.
(I also use a pi-hole at home)
Similar for me - 1Blocker and pi-hole at home. Then I also VPN to my home when outside to continue the pi-hole filter.
I also use iCloud relay with non-precise location.
DAE hate iPhone!?! LOL
Thanks a lot! I’m trying to set it up now
Some VPNs like Mullvad actually have an option in their app to block ads, gambling stuff, etc.
They don’t catch everything, but work pretty well.
Can you install Firefox?
In Firefox you should be able to install the add-on "uBlock origin". No additional tweaking of settings required.
With Firefox you can browse the web including pages like YouTube.
Can't use add-ons for iOS Firefox as far as I can find
You can soon in the EU
Only if you agree to giving your first-born child to Apple.
You can use “extensions” for Safari, and there are at least a couple ad blocking extensions. I use Purify, and it works pretty well at blocking ads
Set your DNS to next DNS https://nextdns.io
Edit: Ah sorry didn't realize this was already answered.
You answered better and thanks for the link. Is this a free service?
I'm using adguard but I've heard the owners are possibly unscrupulous.
That is a free service and I really like it make sure you read their website basically when you sign up which requires no login it'll give you a unique dns entry to use as your DNS
The reason I like this one is it's not just ad blocking it fixing a bunch of anti-tracking and other features
The iCondom
At least, you can change your DNS to one who blocks ads. It's not as efficient as uBlock origin and system wide on Android. But, it's better than nothing.
Definitely look into Next DNS. There are also some Safari extensions that can block ads.
I also suggest buying refurbished unlocked phones in the future instead of going for the carrier freebies which you can see are scams designed to lock you into paying for their overpriced service each month for over a year.
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/adguard-adblock-privacy/id1047223162
Back when I had an iPhone I used Orion. It's not perfect, but it blocked the vast majority of ads for me.
As a quick and easy alternative, you can set it to automatically open sites in reader mode. I’ve been trying that lately and it definitely helps although also mixed results where sites block part of their content from reader mode.
With automatic reader mode, I click to hide reader much less often than I formerly clicked to enable it
Unlike when your friends or parents might raw dog, you can put that adblock condom on their computers for them.