2.8.53 beta
Pre-release
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Hello! Supposedly, this is the last beta version before v2.8 release. Notably, we address one of the most, if not the most disputed issues - ad blocking in YouTube app. Also, some new toys for advanced users and, as usual, more compatibility fixes.
Ad Blocking
[Added] pref.root.clear.youtube low-level flag #907
This option will allow rooted users to automate removing Youtube app data, which appears to be crucial for blocking ads in it.
[Fixed] Adguard does not filter HTTPS in Youtube #904
[Fixed] $replace modifier breaks content charset #899
Networking
[Added] pref.vpn.ipv4.bypass low-level setting #909
If this option is enabled, Adguard will ignore all IPv4 connections. This might appear wierd and unnecessary, but in reality it allows to use Adguard as a 'DNS-level' ad blocker. You only need to enable the following options: pref.vpn.ipv4.bypass, pref.vpn.ipv6.bypass, DNS requests filtering and Adguard DNS filter (the latter is not crucial, but will help immensely with blocking ads in browsers). Adguard will cease filtering other apps' traffic, and will only block ad domains on the DNS requests level. As a result, ad blocking quality will drop and Firewall functionality will not be available, but also there will be close to zero performance penalty.
Other issues
[Fixed] 'Filter autoupdate period' is now item inactive when 'Autoupdate filters' option is disabled #897
[Fixed] No 4G connection after WiFi is disabled #886
[Fixed] Divider between 'Autoupdate filters' and 'Filters autoupdate period' is displaced on some devices #896
[Fixed] System apps are not listed in Apps management section #888
[Fixed] Different stats on the main screen and inside of 'Apps Management' #902
[Fixed] Adguard app is "disabled" in Apps Management, but some data stats for it can be seen #889
[Fixed] Adguard crashes when you enter value of invalid type in low-level settings #887
[Fixed] $empty modifier and access-control-allow-origin header #885