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How to Block All Types of Youtube Ads on Android using Root

If you are an avid user of YouTube on your Android device and have grown tired of the constant interruptions from ads, you may be looking for a solution. In this blog post, we will explore how to block all types of YouTube ads on Android devices that already have root access.

Before we dive into the steps, it's important to note that modifying your device in this way goes against Google's terms of service. By proceeding with these instructions, you are taking full responsibility for any potential consequences.

Prerequisites

To follow this guide, you will need:

  • An Android device with root access
  • A file manager app (such as ES File Explorer or Solid Explorer) that supports editing system files
  • Basic knowledge of Android file structure

Installing AdBlock Plus

The first step is to install the AdBlock Plus app. However, since Google Play Store doesn't allow this app due to its violation of YouTube's terms of service, we will need to download it from a trusted third-party source. Here are the steps:

  1. Open your preferred web browser and visit the official AdBlock Plus for Android website: https://adblockplus.org/android
  2. Scroll down to the "Download APK" section and click on the appropriate link for your device architecture (ARM, ARM64, x86, or x86_64).
  3. Save the downloaded APK file to a location easily accessible through your file manager app.
  4. Use your file manager app to navigate to the location where you saved the APK file and install it.
  5. Once installed, open AdBlock Plus from your app drawer.

Configuring AdBlock Plus for YouTube

Now that AdBlock Plus is installed, we need to configure it to work with YouTube. By default, YouTube ads are excluded in AdBlock Plus. However, since we want to block all types of ads, we'll need to make some changes:

  1. Open AdBlock Plus from your app drawer.
  2. Tap on the three-dot menu icon located at the top right corner and select "Settings".
  3. Navigate to the "Filter Lists" tab.
  4. Add the following URLs to the "Custom filters" section:
    • https://raw.githubusercontent.com/shingodinez/adblock-youtube/master/easymode.filterlist
    • https://raw.githubusercontent.com/shingodinez/adblock-youtube/master/filters.list
  5. Restart AdBlock Plus for the changes to take effect.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You've now successfully blocked all types of YouTube ads on your Android device with root access. If you encounter any issues or have questions, feel free to leave a comment below. However, remember that using these methods goes against Google's terms of service, and the effectiveness may change as YouTube and AdBlock Plus developers continue to update their software. Enjoy your ad-free YouTube experience!

Published October, 2017