New Update First look at the completely redesigned AdGuard v4.0 for Android

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We haven’t talked about AdGuard’s mobile apps for a long time, but now we're ready to let you in on what we've been up to.

The Android app has been improved so that everyone can enjoy its perks. It is now much simpler to use for people without any technical background and more packed with features for those who want complete control over their data.

Moreover, we’ve completely rewritten the app so that it runs way faster and smoother.

Disclaimer: this is a Nightly version — so the app contains more bugs than usual (here’s the list of known issues). If you’re not ready to report bugs, better not take the risk and wait for the release — we’re actively working on making the app more stable.
This version is only available in English. You can help us localize AdGuard v4.0 for Android on Crowdin — just choose your language and start translating.

We’ve never devoted this much attention to a single nightly version — and for a reason. They are usually of interest only to a small number of die-hard enthusiasts. But this time is different. This version heralds huge changes that will soon come to AdGuard Ad Blocker for Android for a lot of people, and we want to do it right.

With your help, the help of the community, we will be able to track down every single bug and tweak all the knobs just right, so that once the update ships to release, millions of AdGuard users will find it perfect.

Download the Nightly version and the Nightly version of AdGuard VPN and let us know what you think. Let’s make AdGuard better together!

First look at the completely redesigned AdGuard v4.0 for Android Nightly

The Android is now much simpler to use and more packed with features. But mind that this is a Nightly version so the app contains more bugs than usual.

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AdGuard v4.0 for Android: first beta

Remember when we talked about the first Nightly of AdGuard v4.0 for Android? It was the first version after a long break — with reworked design and texts, rewritten code, and new features.

Thanks to our development, QA, design, and content teams, we’re releasing the first beta version: refreshed, significantly more stable, and available in multiple languages.

Since the release of the first Nightly version, we’ve fixed more than 100 bugs! Though, it doesn't mean there are no more left (known issues are gathered on GitHub). If you encounter any, please let us know. Instructions on how to report bugs are below.

What’s changed since the first Nightly

Support for multiple languages
Now the app supports more than 15 languages. But we know there’s much to be improved. If you notice that some translations are missing or if the app is not translated into your language, we’ll be thankful for your contributions on Crowdin. Read more about how to translate AdGuard products in our Knowledge base.

Firewall roaming support
Although this feature was already in the first Nightly version, it didn’t actually work — a truly nightly experience. But now you can block access to the Internet for specific apps when roaming. Megabytes, especially valuable when you're traveling abroad, won't be wasted.

Import and export of user rules, blocklists, and allowlists
In the first Nightly, you could only import settings as a whole. Now you can import user rules separately. It’s useful if you want to share your rules with someone or transfer them to your other AdGuard apps.

AdGuard v4.0 for Android: first beta

AdGuard v4.0 for Android's first beta is now available, featuring a complete redesign, enhanced performance, and new capabilities designed to provide you with greater control over your browsing experience.

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AdGuard for Android 4.0 beta 2 released

We’re now in the cleanup phase, so the changelog for the second beta of AdGuard v4.0 for Android is almost entirely bug fixes. This is where we need your help: if you find any problems with this version, please report a bug in the Android repo or vote for an existing bugfix.
Not forgetting the improvements: we updated CoreLibs and DnsLibs, added a couple of features, and worked on the stats screen.

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AdGuard for Android 4.0 RC 1 released

We are excited to present the first release candidate of AdGuard v4.0 for Android! In this update, we have addressed several issues to improve the overall performance and user experience.

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AdGuard for Android - version 4 OUT

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AdGuard v4.0 for Android: The ultimate update

The moment we've all been eagerly anticipating is finally here: we are thrilled to announce the release of AdGuard v4.0 for Android! This version is the culmination of countless hours of work invested by our developers, beta testers, translators, and other invaluable members of the AdGuard community. Our gratitude extends to each person who contributed to making this release a reality.

AdGuard v4.0 for Android: The ultimate update

The moment we've all been waiting for has finally arrived: we are thrilled to announce the release of AdGuard v4.0 for Android! This version is packed with a huge number of epic updates. Let's see what's inside.

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Getting to know AdGuard v4.0 for Android: Old features reimagined

This is the first article in the series “Getting to know AdGuard v4.0 for Android”. We’ll discuss what has changed compared to v3.6 and share tips on how to get more benefits from our app. Read other articles on AdGuard v4.0

Recently, AdGuard for Android underwent a complete update. We reevaluated how the app should look and function, rewrote the code, and changed the design. You can see the results of our work by downloading the app.

This article will be useful for those who have already used AdGuard for Android. We explain what has changed and where some features have been moved to make it easier to get used to the changes.

All topics:

• Main screen: Quickly manage core features
• The Protection screen: Everything about filtering
• Firewall: Manage your apps
• Filters
• Filtering log → Recent activity

In conclusion

We believe that using AdGuard for Android will become easier. The core features of protection are now more intuitively organized. Perhaps even the features that were less obvious before will now become familiar to you. However, if that's not the case, we would be happy to hear your feedback on GitHub. We welcome both feature suggestions and bug reports. Just in case, here's a guide on how to properly report bugs.

Getting to know AdGuard v4.0 for Android: Old features reimagined

This article will be useful for those who have already used AdGuard for Android. We explain where to find old features and what we've added to the new version.

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Getting to know AdGuard v4.0 for Android: the Statistics screen

We're back with more on the new features of AdGuard v4.0 for Android. This is the second in the series of articles designed to get you up to speed with the upgraded app. If you missed our first article comparing v4.0 with its predecessor v3.6, you can catch up here.

The latest version, AdGuard v4.0 for Android, comes with a brand new Statistics screen. It's like a control room, bringing together a wealth of data that was previously scattered across multiple screens, or not visible at all. So, let's dive in and explore this feature in detail.

To get started with Statistics, simply tap the chart icon, located second from the right in the navigation bar at the bottom of the screen. The stats are neatly categorized into different sections for your convenience:

• Requests
• Data usage
• Apps
• Companies
• DNS statistics
• Battery usage

Read the complete article on AdGuard's blog:

Getting to know AdGuard v4.0 for Android: the Statistics screen

We keep introducing you to new features in v4.0. Today we'll tell you about Statistics. It keeps you informed about everything that's happening on your device

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Getting to know AdGuard v4.0 for Android: Firewall

We’re delving deeper into the updated AdGuard for Android. If you don't have the new version yet, you can download it.

This time, we want to tell you about a feature that we are really proud of — Firewall. To understand what it is, let's look at an example.

Imagine this: you buy a new phone and aren't surprised to find apps for making calls, messaging, shopping, and navigating pre-installed. But after a while, you start receiving spam emails, and the manufacturer knows who you talk to and where you go.

It turns out that every time you made a call, the calling app sent both your number and the recipient's number to the manufacturer. And the navigation app shared your GPS coordinates even when your device was idle.

This situation is no fiction — we recently wrote about it in our blog. We also wrote about situations when innocent-looking apps like calculators collected and leaked user data.

What can you do and how can Firewall help?

Firewall is a tool to control your apps’ Internet access. With just a few taps, you can make sure that your calling app or calculator won’t use the Internet.

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Getting to know AdGuard v4.0 for Android: Firewall

Firewall is a tool to control your apps’ Internet access. With just a few taps, you can make sure that your calling app or calculator won’t use the Internet. Read how to it works.

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Getting to know AdGuard v4.0 for Android: Assistant

We thought some users may not know about the useful Assistant feature, so in this last article in the v4.0 series, we decided to show how to use it. And those who know about it can check how it has been reworked in v4.0.

Something is wrong with an app when AdGuard is enabled?
Realized you don't want to block ads on a particular website?
Found out an app is using mobile data when it shouldn't?

These are only a few cases where Assistant can come in handy as a tool to quickly change settings or check stats for apps and websites you have recently used.

Getting to know AdGuard v4.0 for Android: Assistant

Assistant is a tool that gives you quick access to the settings of recently used apps and websites. With just a few taps, you can disable filtering for an app or website or check their statistics. Read how to use it.

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