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Releasing the first open beta of AdGuard VPN for Mac
Meet the first open beta of AdGuard VPN for Mac. We're presenting this more stable version four months after releasing the alpha.
Releasing the first beta of AdGuard VPN for Windows
Meet the open beta of AdGuard VPN for Windows. Four months after releasing alpha we are ready to present a more stable version.
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YouTube ads in Safari: you see them now, will you see them in the future?
Content blocking in Safari is a thing in and of itself, and it's not good. One of the consequences is ads appearing in YouTube. Why does it happen and can it be prevented?
New feature: import/export lists of exclusions in AdGuard VPN
We have added the import/export of exclusion lists. Great news: this feature is now available in AdGuard VPN for Android, Windows, iOS, Mac, and all our browser extensions. Let's see how to use it.
AdGuard URL Tracking filter
Meet AdGuard URL Tracking filter! This filter strips query parameters from pages’ URLs. Let's figure out what tracking parameters are and why you need to remove them.
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AdGuard v7.6 for Windows: DNS-related goodies and compatibility with AdGuard VPN
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How to configure system-wide blocking with AdGuard for iOS
System-wide blocking means blocking ads and trackers beyond Safari, i.e. in other apps and browsers, on network level. In this article we'll tell you how to set it up on your iOS device.
AdGuard VPN now supports major streaming services
Great news for everyone who loves watching Netflix, Hulu, and other streaming services: we’ve added access to US major streaming services via AdGuard VPN!
We fixed the problem with slow connection to Google domains in AdGuard DNS
Have you run into a sluggish connection when connecting to Google domains with AdGuard DNS? We dealt with this problem, and now we explain how it happened in first place.
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.
