Bypass proxy for? Adblock Plus for android

NaturalDancer · 17-08-2015, 11:02

Can anyone help?
I've installed Adblock Plus on my phone. The instructions said to:
Modify network config
Show advanced options and choose Manual
Set Proxy to localhost and Port to 2020.

But it doesn't say what to put under 'Bypass proxy for'. I've had a look at the website but couldn't find the info.

de525ma · 17-08-2015, 11:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by NaturalDancer

Can anyone help?
I've installed Adblock Plus on my phone. The instructions said to:
Modify network config
Show advanced options and choose Manual
Set Proxy to localhost and Port to 2020.

But it doesn't say what to put under 'Bypass proxy for'. I've had a look at the website but couldn't find the info.

You can leave that blank.

clewsy · 17-08-2015, 11:22

How secure is all this? Surly you sending your web traffic through another unknown server so you don't know what they are doing with your data?

NaturalDancer · 17-08-2015, 11:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by de525ma

You can leave that blank.

It wasn't giving me the option to 'save' but I've just gone back and it's worked this time. Maybe I put something in the wrong box.

Thanks

NaturalDancer · 17-08-2015, 11:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by clewsy

How secure is all this? Surly you sending your web traffic through another unknown server so you don't know what they are doing with your data?

I've read reviews for Adblock Plus and all seems ok. These are the instructions to be able to use it. However I may uninstall it as it's not working for me.

clewsy · 17-08-2015, 11:38

No I was just asking as I don't like the idea of routing all my traffic through an unknown proxy. Who knows what it is doing it who is reading it?

NaturalDancer · 17-08-2015, 11:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by clewsy

No I was just asking as I don't like the idea of routing all my traffic through an unknown proxy. Who knows what it is doing it who is reading it?

I understand. It's just that it seemed to be a good adblocker to use. But as I say it wasn't working so I've uninstalled it now. Just looking for another as I'm sick of the adverts that keep appearing while I'm on DS on my phone. They haven't been too bad but I've had enough of them this morning.

Stig · 17-08-2015, 11:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by clewsy

How secure is all this? Surly you sending your web traffic through another unknown server so you don't know what they are doing with your data?

If only Adblock Plus had a website to answer questions like that...

"Does Adblock Plus collect any user data?

We do not specifically collect any user data. Most of your data (e.g. what websites you visit) is never sent to our servers to begin with"

de525ma · 17-08-2015, 12:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by clewsy

No I was just asking as I don't like the idea of routing all my traffic through an unknown proxy. Who knows what it is doing it who is reading it?

No traffic goes through any unknown server. The "proxy server" is the device itself (localhost), so that the ads can be stripped out. It's not necessary on rooted devices or for certain older versions of Android.

I suggest you stop scaremongering when you don't know how the software works.

clewsy · 17-08-2015, 15:55

Oh it must be OK then because the website says so. I must remember this when looking at dodgy websites as I'm sure in the q&a it will tell me "remember we take your details and commit fraud with them".

The point is so many apps recently have been accused of potentially allowing unauthorized access to phones, something like this i'd think twice about.

But its up to everyone else to decide what they feel safe with.

Aye Up · 17-08-2015, 17:53

Might be silly, but if you use Firefox browser on Android, you can add adblock plus and lastpass, they work just like in the desktop. Adfree and password storage

clewsy · 17-08-2015, 17:58

Do you trust the password managers? Never have done as something tells me this is the sort of program any virus or backdoor would love to exploit? I guess its all a game of trust and what people do or dont.

Aye Up · 17-08-2015, 18:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by clewsy

Do you trust the password managers? Never have done as something tells me this is the sort of program any virus or backdoor would love to exploit? I guess its all a game of trust and what people do or dont.

Yes, Lastpass uses a mix of encryption and 2 factor authentication with Google Authenticator for example, their are several other secure methods than can be used. The data they hold is only ever decrypted client side, so when you save your passwords to Lastpass they are uploaded to the cloud iin encrypted form. Even if that were compromised all hackerd would see is a bit of 0s and 1s. They take it seriously, and the setup I have with them gives me confidence. The methods available outstrip that of any other competitor like 1password. Their level of encryption supposedly equals or exceeds that of military level.

In my job we have a similar system when using laptops off site, its a keyring but attached to the laptop and my ID. Lastpass is far stricter, they email you when ang change happens to your password (most cases its you thats done it).

I will never say it can be breached, but I have confidence in them I pay the small fee each year for premium. Plus they are cross platform, on most main OS (even blackberry and windows phone).

NaturalDancer · 17-08-2015, 18:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aye Up

Might be silly, but if you use Firefox browser on Android, you can add adblock plus and lastpass, they work just like in the desktop. Adfree and password storage

Adblock Plus didn't work. It kept saying 'waiting for traffic at port 2020'. I'd set the Port to 2020.

clewsy · 17-08-2015, 18:57

He means to Firefox browser as an add on.

So download Firefox and then go to the add ons and search for adblock plus.

NaturalDancer · 17-08-2015, 20:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by clewsy

He means to Firefox browser as an add on.

So download Firefox and then go to the add ons and search for adblock plus.

I know, I was hoping Aye Up might be able to help with the problem I had.

17-08-2015, 11:02	#1
NaturalDancer Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 4,062	Bypass proxy for? Adblock Plus for android Can anyone help? I've installed Adblock Plus on my phone. The instructions said to: Modify network config Show advanced options and choose Manual Set Proxy to localhost and Port to 2020. But it doesn't say what to put under 'Bypass proxy for'. I've had a look at the website but couldn't find the info.

17-08-2015, 11:15	#2
de525ma Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Portsmouth Posts: 787	Quote: Originally Posted by NaturalDancer Can anyone help? I've installed Adblock Plus on my phone. The instructions said to: Modify network config Show advanced options and choose Manual Set Proxy to localhost and Port to 2020. But it doesn't say what to put under 'Bypass proxy for'. I've had a look at the website but couldn't find the info. You can leave that blank.

17-08-2015, 11:22	#3
clewsy Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Midlands Posts: 2,860	How secure is all this? Surly you sending your web traffic through another unknown server so you don't know what they are doing with your data?

17-08-2015, 11:23	#4
NaturalDancer Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 4,062	Quote: Originally Posted by de525ma You can leave that blank. It wasn't giving me the option to 'save' but I've just gone back and it's worked this time. Maybe I put something in the wrong box. Thanks

17-08-2015, 11:26	#5
NaturalDancer Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 4,062	Quote: Originally Posted by clewsy How secure is all this? Surly you sending your web traffic through another unknown server so you don't know what they are doing with your data? I've read reviews for Adblock Plus and all seems ok. These are the instructions to be able to use it. However I may uninstall it as it's not working for me.

17-08-2015, 11:38	#6
clewsy Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Midlands Posts: 2,860	No I was just asking as I don't like the idea of routing all my traffic through an unknown proxy. Who knows what it is doing it who is reading it?

17-08-2015, 11:46	#7
NaturalDancer Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 4,062	Quote: Originally Posted by clewsy No I was just asking as I don't like the idea of routing all my traffic through an unknown proxy. Who knows what it is doing it who is reading it? I understand. It's just that it seemed to be a good adblocker to use. But as I say it wasn't working so I've uninstalled it now. Just looking for another as I'm sick of the adverts that keep appearing while I'm on DS on my phone. They haven't been too bad but I've had enough of them this morning.

17-08-2015, 11:47	#8
Stig Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Sandy Heath, Beds. UK Posts: 10,383	Quote: Originally Posted by clewsy How secure is all this? Surly you sending your web traffic through another unknown server so you don't know what they are doing with your data? If only Adblock Plus had a website to answer questions like that... "Does Adblock Plus collect any user data? We do not specifically collect any user data. Most of your data (e.g. what websites you visit) is never sent to our servers to begin with"

17-08-2015, 12:52	#9
de525ma Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Portsmouth Posts: 787	Quote: Originally Posted by clewsy No I was just asking as I don't like the idea of routing all my traffic through an unknown proxy. Who knows what it is doing it who is reading it? No traffic goes through any unknown server. The "proxy server" is the device itself (localhost), so that the ads can be stripped out. It's not necessary on rooted devices or for certain older versions of Android. I suggest you stop scaremongering when you don't know how the software works.

17-08-2015, 15:55	#10
clewsy Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Midlands Posts: 2,860	Oh it must be OK then because the website says so. I must remember this when looking at dodgy websites as I'm sure in the q&a it will tell me "remember we take your details and commit fraud with them". The point is so many apps recently have been accused of potentially allowing unauthorized access to phones, something like this i'd think twice about. But its up to everyone else to decide what they feel safe with.

17-08-2015, 17:53	#11
Aye Up Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: North West Posts: 4,885	Might be silly, but if you use Firefox browser on Android, you can add adblock plus and lastpass, they work just like in the desktop. Adfree and password storage

17-08-2015, 17:58	#12
clewsy Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Midlands Posts: 2,860	Do you trust the password managers? Never have done as something tells me this is the sort of program any virus or backdoor would love to exploit? I guess its all a game of trust and what people do or dont.

17-08-2015, 18:26	#13
Aye Up Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: North West Posts: 4,885	Quote: Originally Posted by clewsy Do you trust the password managers? Never have done as something tells me this is the sort of program any virus or backdoor would love to exploit? I guess its all a game of trust and what people do or dont. Yes, Lastpass uses a mix of encryption and 2 factor authentication with Google Authenticator for example, their are several other secure methods than can be used. The data they hold is only ever decrypted client side, so when you save your passwords to Lastpass they are uploaded to the cloud iin encrypted form. Even if that were compromised all hackerd would see is a bit of 0s and 1s. They take it seriously, and the setup I have with them gives me confidence. The methods available outstrip that of any other competitor like 1password. Their level of encryption supposedly equals or exceeds that of military level. In my job we have a similar system when using laptops off site, its a keyring but attached to the laptop and my ID. Lastpass is far stricter, they email you when ang change happens to your password (most cases its you thats done it). I will never say it can be breached, but I have confidence in them I pay the small fee each year for premium. Plus they are cross platform, on most main OS (even blackberry and windows phone).

17-08-2015, 18:46	#14
NaturalDancer Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 4,062	Quote: Originally Posted by Aye Up Might be silly, but if you use Firefox browser on Android, you can add adblock plus and lastpass, they work just like in the desktop. Adfree and password storage Adblock Plus didn't work. It kept saying 'waiting for traffic at port 2020'. I'd set the Port to 2020.

17-08-2015, 18:57	#15
clewsy Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Midlands Posts: 2,860	He means to Firefox browser as an add on. So download Firefox and then go to the add ons and search for adblock plus.

17-08-2015, 20:19	#16
NaturalDancer Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 4,062	Quote: Originally Posted by clewsy He means to Firefox browser as an add on. So download Firefox and then go to the add ons and search for adblock plus. I know, I was hoping Aye Up might be able to help with the problem I had.

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