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How is DNS protection different from browser protection?

DNS protection works with domains. It can stop your device from connecting to advertising, tracking, and malicious domains, but it can’t see the layout or individual elements of a webpage. In practice, this means some ads may slip through, and blocked ads can leave blank spaces.
Browser protection works directly with webpages in Samsung Browser and Yandex Browser. It applies more precise filtering rules and hides elements left behind after an ad is blocked.
In short: DNS protection works in more places, browser protection works more precisely. That’s why they work best together.

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AdGuard for Android is available in the following app stores:
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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.

1. Allow downloading

If your browser displays a warning, allow downloading adguard.apk.

Installation permissions

If installations from your browser are not allowed, you’ll get a notification. In this notification, tap Settings → Allow from this source.

Note for Samsung users with One UI 6 (Android 14) and newer

On some Samsung devices, the Auto Blocker feature may prevent APK installations. To install the app:
Open your device settings.
Go to Security and privacy.
Scroll down and tap Auto Blocker.
Disable the setting.
You can re-enable this feature after the installation.

2. Install the app

In the pop-up dialog, tap Install.

3. Launch the app

Wait for the installation to complete and tap Open. All done!
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