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Disguised trackers threat and how we will address it
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How ad blocking is done: a look inside filter developing and why Manifest v3 is a threat
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AdGuard is ready to scare with a Halloween Game (-35% treat included)
We're always looking forward to Halloween to scare our customers a little bit with huge discounts. This time we wanted something special... Something not only to play off the Halloween spirit but to help build it up — a Halloween game!
Moving to new pricing plans
AdGuard transitions to a new licensing system. Its simplicity and transparency will allow users to know exactly what they're getting for their money. We're answering all popular questions about it inside the article.
Anna Alpatkina on
Best moderators of 2019 are chosen…
It's time for "Moderator of the Year" award! Now we are ready to announce the best AdGuard moderators/proofreaders of 2019 and reward them with the most sincere words of gratitude and lovely prizes.
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 and 9: 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.
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.
