Some people were recommending good adblockers on here recently but I can't find the thread.
Something to block ads on the youtube app for android phones? And whatever adblocker for Firefox is recommended?
Thanks
Adblock Plus for Firefox.
https://vanced.app/
Vanced is the only job for Android. Ridiculous the amount of ads on YouTube.
Does Vanced deal with ads on other sites too?
I started using Vanced since it was recommended here and the YouTube app is vastly, vastly improved with no ads and some features unlocked. Seems to be the best solution.
I watch YouTube almost exclusively on the TV, any ideas for that medium?
I find NewPipe very good for YouTube on Android. Full-featured, lightweight (~20 MB), blocks ads, and it plays audio in the background or video in a popout window.
https://newpipe.schabi.org/
Quote from: Emphyrio on September 17, 2020, 11:53:31 AM
Does Vanced deal with ads on other sites too?
No, it's just a standalone app replacement for YouTube. Haven't yet found an adblocker that can block in app ads on other apps.
For system wide ad blockers on Android the best bet is to root your device and install something like AdAway. My device isn;t rooted but I use AdGuard which I find generally excellent at blocking app ads - with the exception of YouTube which is why vanced is required. Blokada on Android (not the play store version) is a good bet.
Cheers lads I'll give them a shot :abbath:
I use to use adblock but it's gone to shit over the last few months showing adverts on youtube and even on websites like discogs.
Quote from: mickO))) on September 17, 2020, 03:18:29 PM
I use to use adblock but it's gone to shit over the last few months showing adverts on youtube and even on websites like discogs.
In Firefox with Adblock? The Opera and Brave browsers have adblocking features built-in and they block ads on most sites. They don't have the same range of add-ons as Firefox though. There shouldn't be any ads visible on Discogs when logged in AFAIK.
On Firefox on the laptop, I run Adblock Plus, Ghostery, and uBlock Origin; ultimate hassle free surfing!
Must look up this Vanced thang for my phone.
Quote from: kamen on September 17, 2020, 03:41:17 PM
Quote from: mickO))) on September 17, 2020, 03:18:29 PM
I use to use adblock but it's gone to shit over the last few months showing adverts on youtube and even on websites like discogs.
In Firefox with Adblock? The Opera and Brave browsers have adblocking features built-in and they block ads on most sites. They don't have the same range of add-ons as Firefox though. There shouldn't be any ads visible on Discogs when logged in AFAIK.
I use it on Chrome I haven't tried it on Firefox.
For anyone with Android 9 or above a great way to ad block (excluding YouTube) is to use the Private DNS feature within network settings and change the dns server to 'dns.adguard.com'.
Also - for a system wide blocker on Android (also works on Windows, OS X etc) this is a great deal and works well for me. Allows up to 3 devices. I have it on my phone and the laptop. Doesn't work great on YouTube but for general browsing, in app adverts etc.
https://stacksocial.com/sales/adguard-personal-plan-lifetime-subscription
Installed Vanced earlier today, jaysus there's great comfort with it.
Quote from: Carnage on September 18, 2020, 06:58:55 PM
Installed Vanced earlier today, jaysus there's great comfort with it.
Did the same meself, hopefully I'll never have to hear about getting a free audible book again in my life
Sorry how does vanced work? Does it block ads on the YouTube app for your phone?
It's essentially Youtube without the ads, and a couple of other features unlocked, from what I can tell. If you sign in to your Google account all your saved videos, playlists, histories etc. are there.
One thing I've noticed with Vanced - when casting a playlist to the TV, the transition between videos is a lot smoother than it is with Youtube.
Anyone have a recommendation for an ad blocker for Mac? I'm using an old iMac as my TV currently while everything else is in storage. I was watching an old Fugazi live video the other night and the amount of ads nearly drove me nuts - every few minutes, in the middle of songs, etc.
Funnily though, I gave up and picked another Fugazi gig and there was only one at the start and one near the very end of a 90min+ show.
Lost my phone, got another one and it looks like Vanced is unavailable to download.
Has anybody tried Revanced?
Quote from: Giggles on August 17, 2022, 06:18:58 PMLost my phone, got another one and it looks like Vanced is unavailable to download.
Has anybody tried Revanced?
Got a new phone myself - I just followed the first step on this reddit link (I picked the 2nd link and downloaded the apk)
https://www.reddit.com/r/AfterVanced/comments/tk1fdr/so_you_want_to_install_andor_reinstall_vanced/
Nice one. I ended up downloading a packer from github on my PC, and then transferred the .apk to my phone. Seems to work fine so far although 1 ad did manage to snake its way in somehow!
Quote from: Black Shepherd Carnage on September 17, 2020, 03:43:07 PMOn Firefox on the laptop, I run Adblock Plus, Ghostery, and uBlock Origin; ultimate hassle free surfing!
You can also do this on your phone - install Firefox app - add Adblock extension - go onto youtube from there and no ads. Cast the phone to the TV. Not exactly free flowing like using the youtube app on your Smart TV but I've noticed a huge increase in the frequency of the youtube ads nowadays.
Vanced finally stopped working for me today, I'm assuming Youtube changed their code or something techy like that. Installed something called Playtube, big pile of shite. I must have a look at Revanced.
Revanced been working fine for me since last August anyway. Youtube music won't work, but that might just be my android firmware and I haven't looked into rectifying it yet.
Installed ReVanced there and it seems to work alright, more or less the same as Vanced (as you'd expect I suppose). Took a while but worth the wait.
Yeah, Vanced stopped for me too, is Revanced the only other decent option?
Seems to be the best one, from what I could dig up. There were more options floating around when Vanced went down a few months back, all vanished since. And apparently a dodgy version of ReVanced doing the rounds too, but I went by the guidelines here, seemed safe enough. I definitely need the idiot's guide, too:
https://www.reddit.com/r/revancedapp/comments/xlcny9/revanced_manager_guide_for_dummies/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android_app&utm_name=androidcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_butto
For people with Smart TVs (this worked on my Samsung) I was able to get ad-free youtube. You'll need an Amazon Fire TV Stick 4k Max (well worth it for this!)
Install the Downloader app on the fire stick and turn on Apps from Unknown sources in the settings ->
https://www.firesticktricks.com/sideload-apps-on-firestick.html
Install SmartTubeNext app on the fire stick from Downloader app ->
https://www.firesticktricks.com/smarttubenext-on-firestick.html
Enjoy ad-free youtube :abbath:
I have Fire built into my TV (it's a JVC, not android though), I wonder if it'd work on that?
Worth a shot, I just went with the 4k max one that the guides recommend for it!
Quote from: The Butcher on April 19, 2023, 10:21:30 PMFor people with Smart TVs (this worked on my Samsung) I was able to get ad-free youtube. You'll need an Amazon Fire TV Stick 4k Max (well worth it for this!)
Install the Downloader app on the fire stick and turn on Apps from Unknown sources in the settings ->
https://www.firesticktricks.com/sideload-apps-on-firestick.html
Install SmartTubeNext app on the fire stick from Downloader app ->
https://www.firesticktricks.com/smarttubenext-on-firestick.html
Enjoy ad-free youtube :abbath:
How do you know if the firestick is 4K I bought mine in 2019 I think so I don't have boxes or booklets anymore that came with it. How does this ad-blocker work (as in performance)? I have noticed some of the apps I tried to side load on that are not suppose to be available for my region like Hulu for example kept crashing. I had that many issues with it I just had to remove it completely. Also has similar issues when I installed the BBC iPlayer.
Found this guide that said it can work for other types of Firesticks so well worth checking out to see if it works ->
https://firestickhacks.com/smartubenext-on-firestick/
Also if you want to find out which one you have (model number is engraved on the stick) ->
https://www.aftvnews.com/how-to-identify-which-model-and-version-of-amazon-fire-tv-stick-cube-edition-that-you-have-updated-2020/#stick4kmax
In terms of performance, it's been fine for me, one thing to note it has an in-built "sponsorblock" which auto-skips in-video sponsor sections, subscription reminders, channel intros, etc which has actually been pretty neat. I only sideloaded 2 apps from Downloader and they have been fine, haven't tried any other apps as I've no need for them, I'm not even using the firestick for anything else!
I cracked the other night and subscribed to YouTube Premium. The ads were severely harshening my Friday cans and gig video buzz.
It's free for a month anyway so I'll see how it goes, plus I cancelled my MUBI subscription because their film choices have gone up their own hole so my wallet isn't more or less hurt.
Edit: Double post
Quote from: The Butcher on April 20, 2023, 11:57:41 AMFound this guide that said it can work for other types of Firesticks so well worth checking out to see if it works ->
https://firestickhacks.com/smartubenext-on-firestick/
Also if you want to find out which one you have (model number is engraved on the stick) ->
https://www.aftvnews.com/how-to-identify-which-model-and-version-of-amazon-fire-tv-stick-cube-edition-that-you-have-updated-2020/#stick4kmax
In terms of performance, it's been fine for me, one thing to note it has an in-built "sponsorblock" which auto-skips in-video sponsor sections, subscription reminders, channel intros, etc which has actually been pretty neat. I only sideloaded 2 apps from Downloader and they have been fine, haven't tried any other apps as I've no need for them, I'm not even using the firestick for anything else!
Thanks will give that a go.
Quote from: StoutAndAle on April 20, 2023, 01:10:34 PMI cracked the other night and subscribed to YouTube Premium. The ads were severely harshening my Friday cans and gig video buzz.
It's free for a month anyway so I'll see how it goes, plus I cancelled my MUBI subscription because their film choices have gone up their own hole so my wallet isn't more or less hurt.
I have seen a lot of people saying that if you take the free month and don't subscribe after that you will get double the adds you got before once the trial ends. Personally I will never pay for premium as the whole adds thing is being done in that way to frustrate and bully people into paying for it.
I just have adblocker plus and never have ads on youtube. How is that not the same for everyone?
Quote from: open face surgery on April 20, 2023, 10:17:08 PMI just have adblocker plus and never have ads on youtube. How is that not the same for everyone?
I had that on the old laptop actually and never had an ad. Must remember to throw it back on the new one later
Mine stopped working with Firefox. I was never a fan of Chrome, dunno whether it still works with that.
Ah ya, I use Chrome.
I started using ReVanced recently on the phone. A reset killed my Vanced apps. https://www.reddit.com/r/revancedapp/comments/xlcny9/revanced_manager_guide_for_dummies/ That guide was about the easiest one I saw.
For the computer I started using Brave browser. It's based off of Chromium which as far as I know almost all of them are now. But it's got great adblocking built in so you don't need to go chasing extensions to do that for you. An old MacMini connected to the TV does great for the ad free you tube.
Quote from: Carnage on April 21, 2023, 02:34:38 PMMine stopped working with Firefox. I was never a fan of Chrome, dunno whether it still works with that.
I have it going on edge at the minute and I'm ad free again
Anyone having issues with ReVanced? Since yesterday, it gets about a minute into any given video and then just endlessly buffers.
Quote from: Carnage on August 15, 2023, 08:45:45 AMAnyone having issues with ReVanced? Since yesterday, it gets about a minute into any given video and then just endlessly buffers.
Will always be a cat and mouse game between the likes of ReVanced and Google ->
From what I've read online - you need to make sure your proper Youtube App is up to date ->
Apk version of v18.23.35 of youtube - https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/youtube/youtube-18-23-35-release/youtube-18-23-35-2-android-apk-download/
Some comments online ->
"Then update Revanced manager to latest version. Regenerated keystone in settings."
"Try to download the latest revanced manager, and repatch your youtube .apk from apkmirror with the latest revanced manager you just installed before. Don't forget to tick the spoof player/video feature to prevent playback issues."
"reinstalling everything
worked for me"
Righto, cheers. I'll give it a go later.
Ok I just tried it -
1. Made sure Youtube app was up to date on my phone.
2. Then uninstall any Revanced apps you have.
3. Then download this and install ->
https://github.com/j-hc/revanced-magisk-module/releases/download/20220883/youtube-revanced-v18.23.35-all.apk
Didn't have to do anything else :abbath:
So using that on my phone but for my smart TV still using that firestick/smarttubenext app to block ads!
Repatched from the Youtube APK you linked to above and it seems to have done the trick. Cheers!
I need to keep an eye on it and update more often, I just never think of updating the few non-Play Store apps I have on the phone.
Thanks for the update lads, I was having the same issue, all working fine again.
Updated Youtube app, then simply updated Revanced app from that Github download, no uninstall necessary :abbath:
Quote from: The Butcher on August 15, 2023, 09:36:28 AMOk I just tried it -
1. Made sure Youtube app was up to date on my phone.
2. Then uninstall any Revanced apps you have.
3. Then download this and install ->
https://github.com/j-hc/revanced-magisk-module/releases/download/20220883/youtube-revanced-v18.23.35-all.apk
Didn't have to do anything else :abbath:
So using that on my phone but for my smart TV still using that firestick/smarttubenext app to block ads!
I get on fine with Adblock plus for youtube, but I didn't know there was a way to block the fucks on the telly as well. Brilliant!!
Quote from: Carnage on August 15, 2023, 08:45:45 AMAnyone having issues with ReVanced? Since yesterday, it gets about a minute into any given video and then just endlessly buffers.
I had this same issue a while back and no matter what YT version I used etc. it always ended up happening again after a short period of time.
I ended up using ReVanced Extended that uses some additional patching over the basic Revancwd. Had no issues for months now.
https://github.com/NoName-exe/revanced-extended
Downloaded revanced based on the recs here, played round with it a little and seems the business. Do yous know if it's possible to migrate your YouTube playlists over to it? Played round on the app and did some Googling but can't find any info on how to or if it's even possible
Once you sign in it should all port over.
Quote from: astfgyl on August 17, 2023, 01:19:19 AMI get on fine with Adblock plus for youtube, but I didn't know there was a way to block the fucks on the telly as well. Brilliant!!
Well worth spending 10 minutes getting it setup considering it will probably save a few hours over time depending on YT usage on the TV! Bill Hicks would be proud :laugh:
Anyone using YouTube (on Firefox at least) can get past their new anti-adblock measures by disabling all adblockers for YouTube except uBlock Origin (install it if you don't already have it). You may need to re-install uBlock to get it to work. Instructions here (they worked for me):
https://www.reddit.com/r/uBlockOrigin/comments/173jmog/youtube_antiadblock_and_ads_october_09_2023/
Nice one - I actually read this morning about Youtube trying out disabling videos etc so I went ahead and added this to my addons for firefox ->
https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/ublock-origin/
And worked fine with youtube :abbath:
I discovered a handy workaround for YouTube and their new adblocking thing. Just go and "disable for this page only" on adblock plus and that fools it. Happy days
Looks like the cunts have figuered out Firefox with U-block origin
I had to go through these motions again last night alright, but it worked again after:
U-block - settings - empty cache - update now.
Then either just Ctrl + F5 the YT video you wanted to watch, or failing that restart Firefox.
Ah, nice one, Chris, that did the trick.
Is anyone using the Brave browser.
I'm using that and haven't had any ad action on Youtube.
I have no other adblocking extensions loaded.
I find adblock plus better than ublock
Might be worth uprating ReVanced if you're using it, it went down for me earlier. Reinstalled it and it's working fine again.
Had to do the same myself, couldn't stomach going back to regular YouTube after years of using Vanced and ReVanced.
Handy step by step guide here if anyone needs it:
https://www.reddit.com/r/revancedapp/s/bJqpqjgF3U
Did the ReVanced app appear as Youtube to you ie. identical in the app menu and the icon on your homescreen is the Youtube one? That happened the last time I updated it (a few weeks ago), today I just uninstalled it and installed it from scratch and ut's the same.
Edit: Disregard, the last paragraph on that link you posted confirms that it's standard for ReVanced. I preferred the ReVanced icon TBH.
Yeah the separate YT ReVanced icon used to be simpler but I'm guessing they had to change it in order for the patch to function correctly. Just means you need to take a couple extra seconds to make sure you're selecting the correct YT version when disabling the original YT app.
Quote from: leoos on December 07, 2023, 02:27:07 PMIs anyone using the Brave browser.
I'm using that and haven't had any ad action on Youtube.
I have no other adblocking extensions loaded.
I use it regularly. I also use Proton VPN with Wireguard enabled. I have Brave set with every security tweak on an use Vanadium for sites like this that I want to save the login on. Firefox can be great too if you take the time to tweak it. As a rule I won't use browser add-ons especially if they are free.
What's the problem with the free ones? Asking because I use them and think they're better than dealing with ads.
Also I dunno if anyone has noticed but when you first install an ad block it's like going back in time
It's worth pointing out that I am a complete paranoid about these things. The problem I have with free ones is that nothing is really free. In order for an ad-blocker to work it has to examine every link you go to regardless of whether or not the site contains ads. A complete index of everything. Even if the developers are honest, browser extensions are the first thing to get done attacked. You could go round in circles and end up doing nothing online by following my advice too.
Ah I'm odd enough myself that way. I actually go to the bother of turning off the cookies every time I go to any site even though I know it won't make a blind bit of difference to how tracked I am
Have a look at that Brave browser mentioned previously. It's basically a fork of Chrome that is at war with cookies and trackers.
Quote from: Carnage on March 30, 2024, 01:18:12 PMMight be worth uprating ReVanced if you're using it, it went down for me earlier. Reinstalled it and it's working fine again.
This again. Updated and it's perfect again. I presume that Youtube are upping their game to try to stay ahead of the hacks.
Another Revanced update is out, in case anybody is having issues.
Youtube updated, meaning ReVanced was essentially useless for me yesterday. The guide to installing/updating it has been deleted (I couldn't remember the steps/links) so here's another one if needed:
https://github.com/KobeW50/ReVanced-Documentation/blob/main/YT-ReVanced-Guide.md#before-you-begin
Quote from: The Butcher on April 19, 2023, 10:21:30 PMFor people with Smart TVs (this worked on my Samsung) I was able to get ad-free youtube. You'll need an Amazon Fire TV Stick 4k Max (well worth it for this!)
Install the Downloader app on the fire stick and turn on Apps from Unknown sources in the settings ->
https://www.firesticktricks.com/sideload-apps-on-firestick.html
Install SmartTubeNext app on the fire stick from Downloader app ->
https://www.firesticktricks.com/smarttubenext-on-firestick.html
Enjoy ad-free youtube :abbath:
It's only taken me 2+ years to give this a go but I downloaded it there. I imagine it'll take a bit of getting used to and sone tweaking but big screen ad free Youtoob will be worth it.
Cool let me know if that guide still works as it's two years old at this stage! It's not perfect but free ads is a winner and also on a lot of videos it will automatically skip ads/sponsorships within videos which is a great feature ;D
Aye, it seems to work, although there's no 'My Firestick' option in setting on my (Fire enabled) telly, took me a minute to find the appropriate menu but I got there in the end. We'll see how it goes sure.
I don't know whether anyone's had issues with ReVanced updating recently, mine went down completely the other day and nothing I did could get it running again. Gave up on it in the end and found ReVanced Extended, which seems to do the same job. I did a quick search and it seems to be safe/legit. Worth a look if you're having trouble, and much more straightforward to install:
https://rvx.to/
Just started getting youtube insisting I "log in to prove you're not a bot" while running u-block origin in Firefox on a Windows system. It's preventing every video from playing. We'll see if the u-block folks can get around it over the next few days.
Maybe this is where me and you part ways, youtube :laugh:
Anyone recommend some decent VPN options? Something straight forward for getting BBC iPlayer on the Fire stick
Using New Pipe as of the last week. Revanced wasn't doing its thing for me.
Quote from: Bürggermeister on January 29, 2026, 01:58:28 PMJust started getting youtube insisting I "log in to prove you're not a bot" while running u-block origin in Firefox on a Windows system. It's preventing every video from playing. We'll see if the u-block folks can get around it over the next few days.
Maybe this is where me and you part ways, youtube :laugh:
Ah, interesting. I'm away at the moment so won't be able to check this on my usual set up (basically same as yours) until tomorrow evening. Fingers crossed!
It turned out to be a Nord VPN issue. Even though I don't have the VPN starting up automatically, an update was starting up a VPN service which youtube was picking up, so service stopped and, all kinds of shit disabled at startup, it all works ok again.
Still using SmartTube via the firestick for the TV to skip the aul youtube ads and also using NewPipe on the phone for it, love that you can just lock your phone and listen away.
I use a free VPN just for things where I need to pretend to be anywhere other than France, e.g. for viewing things on YouTube that are blocked in France. It has previously caused problems, but mainly just lag.