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Ads in Telegram messenger: weird, ugly, inevitable
The messenger announced an ad platform and was understood by users: the company needs money. But those who saw the test campaigns were not happy. What is AdGuard going to do about it?
Congrats, we have new threats ahead. The late Christmas digest
Some good news and some food for thought — AdGuard's industry news digest
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Final Episode 2021: AdGuard sums up the year
It's time to take stock of the year 2021! What was it like? Rather difficult, but rich in important events for AdGuard. Let's take a look into the Pensieve and remember all the good things that happened to us during the past 365 days!
Your cell phone is not your own anymore
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May your 2022 be safe with up to 60% off AdGuard products
The holidays are not only about joy, they're also about stress. Take care of yourself, and we'll take care of your online comfort — with up to 60% off AdGuard products.
Vasily Bagirov on
AdGuard v4.3 for iOS: the new era in Safari ad blocking
AdGuard v4.3 for iOS features one of the biggest and most impactful changes in the history of the app: AdGuard Web extension. It will allow to block complex ads like YouTube ads in Safari.
AdGuard v2.7 for Mac: enhanced Browsing Security module and other improvements
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AdGuard v3.6.5 for Android release
Meet the release of AdGuard v3.6.5 for Android. The biggest thing about this version is the enhanced Browsing Security module which now blocks requests to malicious and phishing sites better and faster! Read more about this release in the article.
Aleksey Fedulaev on
Tech giants implement homomorphic encryption. A new era of user security or just smoke and mirrors again?
Alphabet, Facebook, Microsoft, and IBM are testing homomorphic encryption. Encryption equals privacy, right? Or not? Find the answer in this article!
AdGuard v7.8 for Windows: Small pre-holiday improvements and enhanced Browsing Security
AdGuard has brought you a small Christmas present: meet AdGuard for Windows v7.8! New version of Safebrowsing, CoreLibs, DNSLibs, WFP and TDI network drivers and minor fixes.
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Installation
You can install AdGuard for Android only manually. Google prohibits distribution of network-level ad blockers via Google Play, i.e. apps that block commercials in other apps. You will find more information about Google restrictive policy in our blog.
To use the app on your mobile device, you will need to do the following.
First of all, allow installing apps from unknown sources in your device’s OS settings. For this you will need to:
For Android 8 or newer: tap on the downloaded AdGuard APK file and then on Install. If installation from your browser is not allowed, you will see a screen informing you about it. From this screen tap on Settings → Allow from this source → Back → Install.
Instruction for old Android versions
For Android 7: give the browser access to the repository. Then agree to download APK format. Open the downloaded file and install AdGuard.
For Android 6: open Settings, then select Additional settings in System & Device. Switch on Unknown sources and press OK in the system warning window.
(Please note that the path towards these settings may differ depending on a device).
For Android 5: open Settings, then select Security in the Personal section. Switch on Unknown sources and press OK in the system warning window.
You can now install the app on your device. You will see the request to save the downloaded file. Press OK.
When the download is complete, the system will ask you if you want to install the AdGuard app. Press Install.
Wait for the installation to complete and press Done.
AdGuard is now installed on your device. You can launch the app by pressing its icon in the list of installed apps.
