Frankly, this sounds like an iOS bug.
It's not that we're doing anything. The main difference is how iOS works with these tunnels. It can choose to bypass the split-tunnel, but not the full-tunnel.
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Frankly, this sounds like an iOS bug.
It's not that we're doing anything. The main difference is how iOS works with these tunnels. It can choose to bypass the split-tunnel, but not the full-tunnel.
So you see them on your iPad Pro that is connected to your iPhone, right?
Questions:
1. What's in your advanced settings - Split-tunnel or Full-tunnel mode?
2. Do you have any privacy subscriptions added or do you rely just on AG DNS?
I’m wondering which DNS is best to use all around? Default, AG DNS, encrypted? I have it on default now..
Depends on what you need
"Encrypted" means that your ISP cannot snoop on your DNS traffic which is generally a good thing. However, some ISP like T-Mobile rely on using their own DNS servers and the internet simply does not work when you use a custom one.
Also, AG Pro lets you add custom subscriptions which will block ads locally right on your device, and it works whichever DNS you choose.
"Encrypted" means that your ISP cannot snoop on your DNS traffic which is generally a good thing. However, some ISP like T-Mobile rely on using their own DNS servers and the internet simply does not work when you use a custom one.
Also, AG Pro lets you add custom subscriptions which will block ads locally right on your device, and it works whichever DNS you choose.
You’ll generally get a faster response here: https://forum.adguard.com/index.php
I got pro for $1.99. Can anyone explain to a noob why vpn may or may not be necessary? Does it impact battery life or anything? Looking for pros and cons.
Unfortunate.
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Are you still around to help?Depends on what you need
"Encrypted" means that your ISP cannot snoop on your DNS traffic which is generally a good thing. However, some ISP like T-Mobile rely on using their own DNS servers and the internet simply does not work when you use a custom one.
Also, AG Pro lets you add custom subscriptions which will block ads locally right on your device, and it works whichever DNS you choose.
Does Adguard Pro still blocks in-app ads? I was using the older version which had on-device VPN based ad blocking (prior to version 2.0 which Apple forced them to change in iOS11). Recently updated to the latest version and it doesn't block in-app ads when it's turned on.
Any guidance on how to use the new version for in-app ad blocking would be very helpful.
Any guidance on how to use the new version for in-app ad blocking would be very helpful.
you will have to enable the dns filter feature and it does again - except youtube and some others
Privacy settings- add subscription click on here ( green text underlined) and add
Any, I have “AdGuard sdn filter” and works great.
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Thanks ... that was kind of hidden feature, but it still doesn't block ads in some apps.
Also, in Google News app, it leaves a big white box with the title Advertisement
Before adding this subscription under Privacy Settings, I was only using this: DNS Setting -> Adguard Default, and then turning the Status On. There is also an option of System Default under DNS Settings, but it didn't bloxk any in-app ads.
I Don't notice any difference after Adding this subscription.. as in some apps (not YouTube and Facebook) ads are still displayed and in Google News the big white box.
Is this subscription different from Content Blocker filters selected in AdGuard and what's the purpose of this subscription?
Is this AdGuard SDN filter meant for blocking in-app ads whereas other filters are only for Safari.
Also what's the difference between Half-Tunnel and Full-Tunnel and which one to choose, pros cons of both? There is a brief description, but it doesn't explain much for deciding which one to choose.
I had been using AdGuard's pre-iOS 11 VPN-based on-device ad blocking and it worked pretty well and was straight forward. Still trying to figure out different options in the latest version.
Also, in Google News app, it leaves a big white box with the title Advertisement
Before adding this subscription under Privacy Settings, I was only using this: DNS Setting -> Adguard Default, and then turning the Status On. There is also an option of System Default under DNS Settings, but it didn't bloxk any in-app ads.
I Don't notice any difference after Adding this subscription.. as in some apps (not YouTube and Facebook) ads are still displayed and in Google News the big white box.
Is this subscription different from Content Blocker filters selected in AdGuard and what's the purpose of this subscription?
Is this AdGuard SDN filter meant for blocking in-app ads whereas other filters are only for Safari.
Also what's the difference between Half-Tunnel and Full-Tunnel and which one to choose, pros cons of both? There is a brief description, but it doesn't explain much for deciding which one to choose.
I had been using AdGuard's pre-iOS 11 VPN-based on-device ad blocking and it worked pretty well and was straight forward. Still trying to figure out different options in the latest version.