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Improved Firewall functionality and updated CoreLibs are the highlights of AdGuard v4.4 for Android. We have been testing it for a long time and now we are ready to introduce the new version to you.
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The highlight of this release is the CoreLibs update, which enhances the app with two key changes: better ECH support and improved DNS-over-HTTPS request filtering!
YouTube has begun blocking users of third-party applications that violate its API terms. AdGuard does not use the YouTube API and is not affected by this.
Downloading AdGuard
To install AdGuard, click the file indicated by the arrow
Select "Open" and click "OK", then wait for the file to be downloaded. In the opened window, drag the AdGuard icon to the "Applications" folder. Thank you for choosing AdGuard!
Select "Open" and click "OK", then wait for the file to be downloaded. In the opened window, click "Install". Thank you for choosing AdGuard!
Install AdGuard on your mobile device
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