AdGuard v4.1 for Android: YouTube player reworked
We've reworked the YouTube player to support all video formats, including live streams and shorts. We've also made it easier for you to access Apps Management.
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Google wants to kill open Web under the guise of making it safer
A group of Google engineers has proposed a new Web API that threatens to uproot the work of apps and browsers if they interfere with its ad business. Will the open Web survive? -
The big brother in your pocket: TeleSign’s ‘reputation score’ system explained
A mass surveillance system affects billions of people, tracks you, and assigns you a "reputation score" based on your phone usage. That score then determines your access to services. Sounds intrusive and a little dystopian, doesn't it? But here it is. -
Comprehensive guide to Meta's Threads app: privacy concerns uncovered
Uncover the truth about Meta's Threads app. From data collection to privacy concerns and its absence in the EU, in this comprehensive guide we discusses it all. -
AdGuard’s digest: Bard lands in EU, Google goes all in on data-scraping, tax sites abuse privacy, EU and US have a deal
Google’s AI chatbot arrives in the EU, Shutterstock feeds OpenAI’s data hunger, tax sites spill personal data, the EU and US try a new data deal, and Google’s cookie alternative faces French scrutiny. -
Meta wants you to download apps directly from Facebook: boon or bust?
As the EU law is set to loosen Google and Apple’s grip on the app store market, Meta is eager to join the fray. For better or worse? Read on to find out. -
The AdGuardian: your online privacy and security guide
The AdGuardian is a biweekly newsletter that will bring you the latest news and our expert commentary about ad blocking, privacy protection, AI, and similar topics. -
Getting to know AdGuard v4.0 for Android: Assistant
Assistant is a tool that gives you quick access to the settings of recently used apps and websites. With just a few taps, you can disable filtering for an app or website or check their statistics. Read how to use it. -
Can GPT-4 block ads better than humans? We put an AI-powered ad blocker to the test
AI has been widely used in applications to streamline and improve their work — but what about ad blocking? We tested an AI-powered ad blocker and come to you with the results. -
AdGuard v4.5 for iOS: system-wide tracking protection
Thanks to system-wide tracking protection, AdGuard now can block in-app trackers that discreetly collect user data. Also the app supports DNS-over-HTTP/3.
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Installation
AdGuard for Android is available in the following app stores:
AdGuard can’t be published on Google Play. For more details, check out our blog. If you’re using Google Play, follow these instructions to manually install AdGuard for Android.
Allow installing apps from unknown sources in your device settings. In Android 8 or higher: tap the downloaded AdGuard APK file and then Install. If installations from a browser are not allowed, you'll get a notification. In this notification, tap 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, press Install in the installation dialogue. Wait for the installation to complete and press Done.
AdGuard is now installed on your device. To launch the app, press its icon in the list of installed apps.
Scan to download
Use any QR-code reader available on your device
Scan to download
Use any QR-code reader available on your device
Download an older AdGuard version?
This OS version isn’t supported. You can use an older version of AdGuard, but it won't receive updates
By downloading the program you accept the terms of the License agreement