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fixes according to NCAA's remarks (mostly)
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6 changes: 3 additions & 3 deletions docs/adguard-browser-extension/comparison-standalone.md
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![Extension vs. App *border](https://cdn.adtidy.org/content/Kb/ad_blocker/browser_extension/ad_blocker_browser_extension_comparison.png)

`1` within browser restrictions and only in the browser where it is installed;
`1` within browser restrictions and only in the browser where it is installed;

`2` the extension is unable to detect requests from other extensions. If a malicious or tracking extension sends a request to its server to show you ads or track your activity, AdGuard Browser Extension will not be able to block that request;
`2` the extension is unable to detect requests from other extensions. If a malicious or tracking extension sends a request to its server to show you ads or track your activity, AdGuard Browser Extension will not be able to block that request;

`3` not all types of ads and threats can be blocked by browser extensions due to certain browser limitations. Some elements may get to the page and slow down the loading process. Besides, unlike browser-based ad blockers, the AdGuard app blocks ads before they are loaded to the browser. This saves traffic and speeds up page loading.
`3` not all types of ads and threats can be blocked by browser extensions due to certain browser limitations. Some elements may get to the page and slow down the loading process. Besides, unlike browser-based ad blockers, the AdGuard app blocks ads before they are loaded to the browser. This saves traffic and speeds up page loading.
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## Custom filters

While the features of other filter groups are more or less predictable, there is a group called *Custom* that may raise additional questions.
While the features of other filter groups are more or less self-explanatory, there is a group called *Custom* that may raise additional questions.

![Custom filters *border](https://cdn.adtidy.org/content/Kb/ad_blocker/browser_extension/ad_blocker_browser_extension_custom_filters.png)

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On the main page, you can hide any element on any page manually (a corresponding rule will be added to the *User rules*), open the *Filtering log* to view the complete information about your browser's traffic and block requests on the go, or look at a website’s security report. Besides, you can submit a complaint about any website (for example, if there are missed ads on the page, our filter engineers will review the report and fix the problem) and see the statistics on applied blocking rules.

All web requests made by the browser are displayed in the *Filtering log*, along with detailed information about each request. The *Filtering log* makes it easy, for example, to monitor requests blocked by AdGuard Browser Extension. Besides, it allows you to block any request or add a previously blocked request to Allowlist in two clicks. The *Filtering log* also offers you a wide variety of options for sorting web requests, which can be helpful when creating your own filtering rules. You can open the *Filtering log* by selecting the corresponding item in the main menu, or from the settings page (in the "Additional settings" tab).
All web requests made by the browser are displayed in the *Filtering log*, along with detailed information about each request. The *Filtering log* makes it easy, for example, to monitor requests blocked by AdGuard Browser Extension. Besides, it allows you to block any request or add a previously blocked request to Allowlist in two clicks. The *Filtering log* also offers you a wide variety of options for sorting web requests, which can be helpful when creating your own filtering rules. You can open the *Filtering log* by selecting the corresponding item in the main menu, or from the settings page (in the *Additional settings* tab).

By clicking the icons in the top right corner of the extension's main menu, you can open the extension settings or pause the protection.
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## General {#general}

In the *General* tab, you can allow search ads and the [self-promotion of websites](/general/ad-filtering/search-ads), enable the automatic activation of language-specific filters, indicate the filters update interval, etc.
In the *General* tab, you can allow search ads and the [self-promotion of websites](/general/ad-filtering/search-ads), enable the automatic activation of language-specific filters, indicate the filters' update interval, etc.

![General *border](https://cdn.adtidy.org/content/Kb/ad_blocker/browser_extension/ad_blocker_browser_extension_general.png)

Besides, here you can enable [*Phishing and malware protection*](/general/browsing-security).

You can save your settings configuration by clicking the *Export settings* button. The settings will be saved as a .json file. To upload the previously saved settings configuration, use the *Import settings* function. You can even use it to quickly switch between different settings profiles or even to transfer settings configurations between different browsers.
You can save your settings configuration by clicking the *Export settings* button. The settings will be saved as a .json file. To import the previously saved settings configuration, use the *Import settings* function. You can even use it to quickly switch between different settings profiles or even to transfer settings configurations between different browsers.

## Additional settings {#misc}

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## About {#about}

In the *About* section, you can find infos about the current version, links to the EULA and Privacy policy, and to the repository of the Browser extension on GitHub.
In the *About* section, you can find info about the current version, links to the EULA and Privacy policy, and to the repository of the Browser extension on GitHub.

![About *border](https://cdn.adtidy.org/content/Kb/ad_blocker/browser_extension/ad_blocker_browser_extension_about.png)
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### “Problem-free” and “problematic” apps

Most apps work properly when filtering is enabled. For such apps, their traffic is routed through AdGuard and filtered by default.
Most apps work correctly when filtered. For such apps, their traffic is routed through AdGuard and filtered by default.

Some apps, such as Download Manager, radio, system apps with UID 1000 and 1001 (for example, Google Play services), are “problematic” and may work incorrectly when routed through AdGuard. That's why you may see the following warning when trying to route or filter all apps:

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:::tip

DNS protection works differently from regular ad and tracker blocking. You cam [learn more about it and how it works from a dedicated article](https://adguard-dns.io/kb/general/dns-filtering/#how-does-dns-filtering-work)
DNS protection works differently from regular ad and tracker blocking. You can [learn more about it and how it works from a dedicated article](https://adguard-dns.io/kb/general/dns-filtering/#how-does-dns-filtering-work)

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### Notifications

If enabled, this feature notifies you when an app tries to break one of the Firewall rules set for that app (for example, to access mobile data when it shouldn’t). You can turn notifications on and off for all apps or for each app separately.
If enabled, this feature notifies you when an app is attempting to violate an applicable firewall rule, e.g. attempts to access mobile data from which it is blocked. You can turn notifications on and off for all apps or for each app separately.

Tap the notification to access the app’s Firewall settings, or temporary disable all Firewall rules for that app by tapping the corresponding button in the notification. You can also mute all Firewall notifications for the app by tapping the *Mute* button in the notification for that app.

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k. *Remove X-Client-Data header*. This feature prevents Google Chrome from sending its version and modifications information to Google domains (including DoubleClick and Google Analytics)

You can tweak individual settings in *Tracking protection* and come up with a custom configuration. Every setting has a description that will help you understand its role. [Learn more about what various *Tracking protection* settings do](/general/stealth-mode) and approach them with caution, as some may interfere with the functionality of websites and browser extensions.
You can tweak individual settings in *Tracking protection* and come up with a custom configuration. Every setting has a description that will help you understand its role. [Read more about what the various *Tracking protection* settings do](/general/stealth-mode) and utilize them cautiously, as some may interfere with the functionality of websites and browser extensions.
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Due to security measures of the Android OS, some AdGuard features are only available on rooted devices. Here's the list of them:

- **HTTPS filtering in most apps** requires [installing a CA certificate into the system store](/adguard-for-android/features/settings#security-certificates), as most apps do not trust certificates in the user store. Installing a certificate into the system store is only possible on rooted devices
- In most cases, **HTTPS filtering in apps** requires [installing a CA certificate into the system store](/adguard-for-android/features/settings#security-certificates), as most apps don't trust certificates in the user store
- The [**Automatic proxy** routing mode](/adguard-for-android/features/settings#routing-mode) requires root access due to Android's restrictions on system-wide traffic filtering
- The [**Manual proxy** routing mode](/adguard-for-android/features/settings#routing-mode) requires root access on Android 10 and above as it's no longer possible to determine the name of the app associated with a connection filtered by AdGuard
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- Buy an AdGuard license to activate [the full version's features](/adguard-for-android/features/free-vs-full)
- Log in to your AdGuard account or enter the license key to activate your license
- Sign up to activate your 7-day trial period if you haven't used it yet
- Refresh the license status from the three-dots menu (:)
- Refresh the license status from the three-dots menu ()
- Open the AdGuard account to manage your license there
- Reset your license — for example, if you've reached device limit for this license and want to apply another one

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:::

In most cases, stock browsers cannot install a file on your TV, but you can download a browser from the Google Play Store that has this functionality. In our guide, we will consider an example of installation using the TV Bro browser, but there are other options and you can choose the one that better suits your needs. As an alternative, you can use the [Downloader](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.esaba.downloader) app.
In most cases, stock browsers cannot install a file on your TV, but you can download a browser from the Google Play Store that has this functionality. In our guide, we will go through an example of installation using the TV Bro browser, but there are other options and you can choose the one that better suits your needs. As an alternative, you can use the [Downloader](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.esaba.downloader) app.

## Installing AdGuard for Android TV via browser

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To let your AdGuard app run successfully in the background, do the following:

In **Settings****Apps****Manage apps**scroll down to locate **AdGuard**, set **Autostart** to “On”.
In **Settings****Apps****Manage apps**, scroll down to locate **AdGuard** and set **Autostart** to “On”.

![Xiaomi Settings *mobile_border](https://cdn.adtidy.org/content/kb/ad_blocker/android/solving_problems/background-work/xiaomi4en.jpeg)

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:::

On Android devices running OS 6 and earlier, built-in statistics often attributed high data and/or battery usage to AdGuard. This was because AdGuard counted all the traffic it filtered from various apps. As a result, AdGuard's share of total data and battery usage was overstated, while other apps were understated.
Due to built-in statistics processes, high data and/or battery consumption was often attributed to AdGuard by Android 6 and earlier. This was because AdGuard counted all the traffic it filtered from various apps. As a result, AdGuard's share of total data and battery usage was overstated, while other apps were understated.

With Android 7, however, this scenario has improved. Now the data reflected in Android's built-in data usage statistics is very close to reality, although there are minor discrepancies in the battery usage data.

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### UC Browsers: UC Browser, UC Browser for x86, UC Mini, UC Browser HD

To be able to filter HTTPS traffic, AdGuard requires the user to add a certificate to the device's trusted user certificates. Unfortunately, UC-family browsers don't trust user certificates, so AdGuard cannot perform HTTPS filtering there.
To be able to filter HTTPS traffic, AdGuard requires the user to add a certificate to the device's trusted user certificates. Unfortunately, UC browsers don't trust user certificates, so AdGuard cannot perform HTTPS filtering there.

- To solve this problem, move the [certificate to the system certificate store](../solving-problems/https-certificate-for-rooted.md/)

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If this setting is enabled, AdGuard will record blocked HTML elements in *Recent activity*.

#### Scriplet debugging
#### Scriptlet debugging

If this setting is enabled, debugging in scriptlets will be activated, and the browser log will record when scriptlet rules are applied.

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![Certificate *mobile_border](https://cdn.adtidy.org/content/kb/ad_blocker/android/solving_problems/manual-certificate/g.gif)

Follow these steps to install AdGuard certificate:
Follow these steps to install the AdGuard certificate:

1. When you see the *HTTPS filtering is off* notification, tap *Enable*.

1. Then you'll be presented with three screens that explain:
- Why filter HTTPS traffic
- The safety of this filtering process
- The necessity of AdGuard certificate
- The necessity of the AdGuard certificate

Consecutively tap *Next**Next**Save certificate*.

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:::

Below you can find a list of the most famous applications that you can configure to work as proxies in AdGuard.
Below is a list of the most well-known applications that can be configured to work as proxies in AdGuard.

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Proxy host | *127.0.0.1*
Proxy port | *9050*

Or you can tap **Proxy server****Add proxy server**, enter these values manually, and set Orbot as a default proxy.
Or you can tap **Proxy server****Add proxy server**, enter these values manually, and set Orbot as the default proxy.

1. Enable the main Proxy switch and AdGuard protection to route your device's traffic through the proxy.

Now AdGuard will forward all traffic through Orbot. If you disable Orbot, Internet connection will be unavailable until you disable outbound proxy settings in AdGuard.
Now AdGuard will route all traffic through Orbot. If you disable Orbot, Internet connection will be unavailable until you disable the outbound proxy settings in AdGuard.

### How to use AdGuard with PIA (Private Internet Access)

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## Limitations

There is a factor that can prevent certain traffic from being routed through the outgoing proxy even after you configure AdGuard proxy settings. It can happen if you don't set up the app itself to send the traffic through AdGuard. To do it, you need to proceed to **App management**, choose the app, and turn on **Route traffic through AdGuard**.
However, at least one factor may prevent certain traffic from being routed through the outbound proxy, even after configuring the AdGuard proxy settings. That would be if the app itself isn't configured to send its traffic through AdGuard. To do it, you need to proceed to **App management**, choose the app, and turn on **Route traffic through AdGuard**.
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:::

**Don't forget to include the password as an extra and mention package name and class. You need to do so for every intent.**
**Don't forget to include the password, package name, and class. You need to do so for every intent.**

Extra: `password:*******`

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:::note

Before v4.0 the class was called `com.adguard.android.receivers.AutomationReceiver` but then we changed its name to `com.adguard.android.receiver.AutomationReceiver`. If you used this feature, please pay attention and use the new name.
Before v4.0 the class was called `com.adguard.android.receivers.AutomationReceiver` but then we changed its name to `com.adguard.android.receiver.AutomationReceiver`. If this function is used, remember to update to the new name.

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1. Choose a video and tap *Share*.
1. Tap *More*, then select *Block YouTube Ads (by AdGuard)*.

AdGuard will open its ad-free video player.
The video now opens in AdGuard's ad-free player.

## How to block ads on YouTube in Safari

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1. Choose a video and tap *Share*.
1. Tap *Block YouTube Ads (by AdGuard)*.

AdGuard will open its ad-free video player.
The video now opens in AdGuard's ad-free player.
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title: How to avoid compatibility problem with FaceTime
title: How to avoid compatibility issues with FaceTime
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