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Firefox mit uBlock origin und ein paar Einstellungen auf Windows, Linux und Mac (mit Arkenfox template wer noch ein bisschen mehr Privatsphäre und Sicherheit möchte)
Bromite auf Android
Firefox (Focus) auf IOS
Here is how to block ads:
To block ads in your browser install the extension uBlock Origin. It's the most efficient and trusted open source ad blocker.
On mobile Brave does a solid job at blocking ads (there has been some controversy about Brave lately so I recommend Bromite as an alternative on Android). On Android you can also use Firefox (or Firefox Preview, Mozilla's new browser for Android that is a lot more convenient but still in development) and install uBlock Origin there.
For the entire system:
If you are on Android 9 or above, go to Settings > Network and Internet > Advanced > Private DNS and enter dns.adguard.com. Your phone will then use an adguard server to resolve domains that filters ad and tracking domains.
On older Android versions Blokada might work for you. If you notice it having a negative impact on your battery life go to Adblock settings and turn on Smart List.
On iOS DNSCloak can be configured to use a filtering DNS provider as well. Search for 'adguard-dns-doh' and enable it or search for 'blahdns' and select the option closest to you. Make sure to select an ipv4 server (you can use ipv6 additionally, but ipv4 might be needed). In the options you might want to enable "Connect On Demand".
You are doing nothing wrong. Cover your tracks is bad for testing your fingerprint since all it does is compare you to the small set of data they have which is usually heavily tainted by all the people who keep making tweaks and going back. If you want a good finger print test then use bromites. Just take the test then refresh the page and take it again to see if fingerprint changed.
>Browsers such as Fennec and Mull require access to my phone's shared storage, recording audio/video/pictures, having full network access, using biometric hardware, etc
Browsers always require a wide variety of permissions to work. Browsers are an app ecosystem in themselves, and the browser needs all the permissions required to perform those functions.
Shared storage: it can't download anything if it doesn't have this.
Recording audio/video: requirement for teleconferencing like Zoom
Full network access: it's a browser. Its very purpose is network access.
> and others like iceraven and bromite are nowhere to be found.
In order to appear in the main repo, they have to be able to build in F-Droid's build system. From what I understand, Chromium can't do that. I don't know about Ice Raven. Bromite DOES have its own F-Droid repository.
Not yet, but I think it would be silly to put the source-code deep in a cave and not let other create on top. It's huge work to do a browser and open-sourcing is the right way; and it's thanks to the previous work of WebKit, Chromium that it is possible. I have only 2 arms and wouldn't be able to do everything I want/should do (unless I hire a big team). Open-source would also give me the possibility to get sponsored development by Google (Summer of Code). So it's not only that I want, but I think it's key to success (when it is the right time, as you need to grow before, otherwise you get cloned, which is why I am protective for now).
In the short-term I am planning to contribute back the privacy features to Bromite (very likely the "Always incognito mode" and some small changes).
If you are looking for a full open-source solution this is a very solid browser that I can definitively recommend and also coming from XDA.
Bromite actually phones home to https://www.bromite.org/ every single time you open it. Though, I may speculate that it's due to its filters URL as obviously the TLS won't show the rest of URL, you can see in Bromite settings of the full URL. It's just a bummer that the filters are not local and that it has to phone home every time it's being opened. This actually creates potential privacy ramifications. You can check it yourself that it does that via this app PCAPdroid.
There's ways to block ads without root. Here's what I use:
System-wide: Blokada (Uses VPN locally to pass everything through ad hosts filters - open source)
Web browser: Bromite (Chromium with ad-blocking and better privacy)
Youtube: Youtube Vanced Edition (Modified YouTube with Red features (no ads) and extra functionality, plus themes.
https://www.reddit.com/r/GrapheneOS/comments/bg03np/browsers/
On one hand, Daniel Micay (The guy that develops GrapheneOS) says that Firefox isn't nearly as secure as Chromium
But on the other hand, no one wants to give Google the monopoly on browser engines, so I use both Firefox and Brave
I also use Bromite, another browser based on Chromium. It's pretty barebones, but it's definitely built for privacy and security from the ground up. It's also the only browser that Daniel Micay recomends other than his own Vanadium browser https://grapheneos.org/usage#web-browsing
Ah I don't know mate, the only reason I'm sticking to FF on mobile is because of the amount of bookmarks and history I've synced with my account already. I feel so tempted for alternatives like Bromite, and Lightning. I just hope sitting on the beta channel.
First of all, don't indent paragraphs with spaces, it messes the formatting up and displays your text in a fixed-width font without line breaks.
Anyhow, it depends what you mean by "safe," but that sounds like a reasonable way to do things. You might want to try Bromite rather than using Chromium.
Since you didn't specify what is lacking it's really hard to know what you want.
I'll just recommend Bromite for Android and Firefox for Desktop. Firefox needs to be configured a bit to do exactly what I want, but it's possible.
Reddit is nigh impossible to navigate without a dedicated client app (and I'm definitely NOT meaning the official mobile app that's plain trash). There exists no standalone Reddit client for desktop. The generic browser version is a joke (the legacy design used to be slightly better than the new one). So, most non-masochistic people are forced to use mobile for Reddit.
Still, the link worked fine for me in Bromite Webview (based off Chrome codebase). Just find and tick the «use built-in webview for external links» option in your reddit app of choice. Every decent reddit app has something like that. I for one prefer Boost.
If it's the webview itself that's mucking up, root your phone and replace the proprietary webview with something like Bromite
You can use something like r/blokada for free or a good VPN with adblocker built in. Some browsers come in with adblockers built in. Not sure about iPhone but Bromite on Android has built in adblocker.
I rarely see any ads or pop ups at all on my phone anymore after a few tweaks and some of them also block trackers, if you care about that.
For me, the idea behind using Chromium is not to use it as your primary browser (use whatever your favorite browser is) but in order to provide a secure and up to date webview. Webview is a primary system component of Android that is used by many applications to display web components. The standard AOSP webview is quite old in comparison. Before the 9.0 release, I was patching Chromium with patches from Bromite (which also applied to the webview), but unfortunately it 1) caused too many build issues for me to continue to support right now 2) caused issues with some applications that were using webview.
I have recently finished setting up the official third-party F-Droid repository for Bromite and the related vanilla Chromium releases; you can find instructions there to set it up.
Yes. Try this test https://www.bromite.org/detect with different browsers. If you can surf without javascript you will be harder to fingerprint. Fingerprinting tests can't run without JS so it's reasonable to assume fingerprinting is partially or completely tied to javascript.
https://www.deviceinfo.me/ shows all the info your browser is sharing.
https://www.bromite.org/detect is supposed to be a good fingerprint test.
I don't know about AmIUnique but Cover Your Tracks has been widely critised by folks who know more than I in some of the privacy subs.
This won't get rid of YouTube ads though because they are fetched from the same domain as the normal YouTube videos. But it will block a lot of other ads.
Here is how to block ads:
To block ads in your browser install the extension uBlock Origin. It's the most efficient and trusted open source ad blocker.
On mobile Brave does a solid job at blocking ads (there has been some controversy about Brave lately so I recommend Bromite as an alternative on Android). On Android you can also use Firefox (or Firefox Preview, Mozilla's new browser for Android that is a lot more convenient but still in development) and install uBlock Origin there.
For the entire system:
If you are on Android 9 or above, go to Settings > Network and Internet > Advanced > Private DNS and enter dns.adguard.com. Your phone will then use an adguard server to resolve domains that filters ad and tracking domains.
On older Android versions Blokada might work for you. If you notice it having a negative impact on your battery life go to Adblock settings and turn on Smart List.
On iOS DNSCloak can be configured to use a filtering DNS provider as well. Search for 'adguard-dns-doh' and enable it or search for 'blahdns' and select the option closest to you. Make sure to select an ipv4 server (you can use ipv6 additionally, but ipv4 might be needed). In the options you might want to enable "Connect On Demand".
Just download the apk from their site and install it
Or you could download Kiwi browser or Brave browser from the play store (Kiwi is good too. Never used brave so idk)
you can remove the apps instead of simply disabling them.
if you need to use a chromium browser, why not brave or bromite? they should work the same as chrome but its not google. you might need to add the bromite repository on fdroid though. (you can find it here)
while you still have need for gmail i reccomend you read them with fairemail or K-9, which if you get the latest pre release it looks a lot like the old gmail.(here is the link)
check out r/degoogle too
Bromite, because it is simple, privacy focused, open source and the developer is very active and responds to issues.
You'll have to add his F-Droid rep, because it's not on standard F-Droid. <strong>F-Droid rep link at bottom of page</strong>.
I'm using Bromite Browser, it is based on Chromium, is open source, contains ad blocking and enhanced privacy.
Bromite is not on the Google Play Store but is available from the website below or via F-Droid if you add the Bromite F-Droid repository (see: https://www.bromite.org/fdroid).
For more information see the XDA site: https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/app-bromite-chromium-plus-adblocking.
Bromite's features and layout meets all my needs.
I'm also using Bromite Browser, it is based on Chromium, is open source, contains ad blocking and enhanced privacy.
Bromite is not on the Google Play Store but is available from the website below or via F-Droid if you add the Bromite F-Droid repository (see: https://www.bromite.org/fdroid).
For more information see the XDA site: https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/app-bromite-chromium-plus-adblocking.
Bromite's features and layout meets all my needs.
Always, scan any APK with www.VirusTotal.com before installing!! It only takes a minute and can save your device!
Also, download bromite it's like chrome but ad-free and open source:
Link: https://www.bromite.org
> it lacks an "always on" incognito mode
> I installed it again today and noticed that scrolling now lags more than before [...] is this a known issue or Chromium's fault?
You can download the Chromium build with corresponding version here: https://www.bromite.org/chromium and figure it out.
From what I have read from user reports, Chromium also have this issue so I concluded it is not due to some patch used in Bromite. I would be interested in knowing the reason too.
There's Bromite, but as far as I know it isn't on Play Store or F-Droid yet.
Mine is working fine on a three Samsung devices. I installed it using the FFUpdater app. FFU checks Github for updates, so much easier.
https://www.bromite.org from their F-Droid page. Maybe you can find a contact link on their site.
Bromite can also be used on unrooted devices. https://www.bromite.org/
You can also download and update through the FFUpdater app from F-Droid https://f-droid.org/en/packages/de.marmaro.krt.ffupdater/ or add their repository to F-Droid. https://www.bromite.org/fdroid
See this page:
https://www.bromite.org/custom-filters
This is the only supported method as far as I can tell, but the tool to make the filter list is only compiled for linux so you can either boot to linux or use a virtual machine. You will then need to move the generated file to your phones local storage. Go to Bromite settings, AdBlock Settings, Filters URL, and add the filepath to the filter file in this format:
file:///storage/emulated/0/downloads/filters.dat
This is just an example and you will need to edit it to match the file path of your filter file.
Keep in mind though, that Bromite already generates its default filter list directly from the ublock origin lists. See here:
Been using Blokada for quite a while now and I highly recommend it. No rooting required, UI is clean and simple, light on system resources and it's free. If you want to go one step further, use a privacy focused browser like bromite, it comes with build in ad blocking and privacy enhancement capabilities.
Google controls syncing in Android so not possible. But you can use bromite browser that provides features that chrome doesn't and wouldn't.
For tabs and bookmarks, use raindrop bookmarks app everywhere.
Bromite with the trackers list, yeah, it seems like it but you can also have custom list, though I haven't tried it myself:
Tor Browser for Android is actually on par with the desktop version.
Thanks, I'm disabling it and crossing my fingers in the hope that Mozilla starts taking add-on support seriously before there's a critical security flaw and I end up permanently switching to Bromite.
You can check out Bromite (github link). It is basically a fork of Chromium and it has a built in adblocking engine (you can add more filters if you're in to it.) The browser is fast as well. If you use Fdroid you can add the Developer's repo. This browser's updates puts other browsers (arguably) to shame.
So many apps that you can try out from F-droid.Here are some of them.
- Bromite, a great privacy respecting chromium browser https://www.bromite.org/
- Firefox Nightly, another great browser.
- Simple gallery pro
- Slide for reddit
- Signal messenger
Here is how to block ads:
To block ads in your browser install the extension uBlock Origin. It's the most efficient and trusted open source ad blocker.
On mobile Brave does a solid job at blocking ads (there has been some controversy about Brave lately so I recommend Bromite as an alternative on Android). On Android you can also use Firefox (or Firefox Preview, Mozilla's new browser for Android that is a lot more convenient but still in development) and install uBlock Origin there.
For the entire system:
If you are on Android 9 or above, go to Settings > Network and Internet > Advanced > Private DNS and enter dns.adguard.com. Your phone will then use an adguard server to resolve domains that filters ad and tracking domains.
On older Android versions Blokada might work for you. If you notice it having a negative impact on your battery life go to Adblock settings and turn on Smart List.
On iOS DNSCloak can be configured to use a filtering DNS provider as well. Search for 'adguard-dns-doh' and enable it or search for 'blahdns' and select the option closest to you. Make sure to select an ipv4 server (you can use ipv6 additionally, but ipv4 might be needed). In the options you might want to enable "Connect On Demand".
You probably downloaded malware. Those sites do that. They take the name of the app you're installing then present you with a fake download with the same name. If you look at it in the install menu, it'll be called Settings and have a gray cog icon. If it's not there, I suggest resetting your phone, just in case it's fucked up to the point you can't remove it.
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Next time, use AdAway if you have root, or Blokada if you don't. Also use Bromite. They both work pretty great together to block ads.
I tested it yesterday and today. It still has two major issues that hold me back:
1 - It is still significantly slower than Bromite. On my slow home wifi, github.com loads in 7 seconds with Bromite and 12-13 seconds with Firefox Preview.
2 - Video playback makes it consume battery a lot faster. Watching 20 mins of videos with Bromite can consume between 5-7% while with Firefox Preview 10-12%. It also makes my device a lot hotter.
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I think I'm sticking with Bromite + Firefox Focus until they improve it further.
On my main phone, I use Bromite. It's a Chromium based privacy-focused browser with a built-in adblock which blocks most ads but not the ones that uses Instart Logic.
Since Chromium based browsers run slow on my other phone, I use Firefox with uBlock Origin add-on for that one. It's slightly slower but at least I can use a more powerful adblock for that.
You need to root your device, which you may not want to do. If you wanted to do that, however:
- Visit this link: https://www.bromite.org/system_web_view to obtain Bromite Webview's APK, use aarch64/arm64 in your case;
- mv it to your /system/app/webview/webview.apk (name has to be the same), I found it more convenient doing it in recovery mode, as you may want to clear your cache anyway;
- Install it again when your device is booted up.
Since yours failed and mine passed, then the problem lies with the webview. If Focus/Klar was the only app using webview, using newer ones with built-in Geckoview should be enough, but if you've got a lot of other apps using webview as well (easiest way to tell? delete your webview and see which apps failed to open after), replacing default webview/Chrome with Bromite is definitely a step forward in protecting your privacy.
Well, Bromite is on F-dropi too, just on an another repository. I'll say that how you prefer, They are working on different forks. I'll say that atleast, Bromite got an add blocker, but since i'm already using Blockada to block that, i don't particularly use it.
Everyone should definitely be giving bromite a try
It's a clean chromium build with extra privacy features, ad blocking, and my personal favorite a JavaScript toggle - makes certain websites far more efficient and even stops things like cookie banners and other annoyances
Actually, I use a privacy oriented browser called Bromite. This will probably work with Chrome too, but not the Jelly Browser supplied with the device.
Once you install Bromite it makes a 4x1 Search Widget available on the Trebuchet configuration screen. You can then place the Widget on the Home Screen, a bit like the Stock Google One. You configure the search engine within the app itself. I use DuckDuckGO Lite.
I was using firefox on android to sync stuff from my desktop until 57. Now I'm using Bromite, which is basically chrome with built in adblocker. Sync I won't work for me at the moment anyway so that seemed like a good choice, and feels snappier as well.
Regarding cookies: there are a few patches that set sane defaults/behaviours for cookies, look for "cookie" here: https://github.com/bromite/bromite/tree/master/patches
There has been extensive work for fingerprinting mitigations that you can test with your browser here: https://www.bromite.org/detect
When using Bromite all the covered fingerprinting techniques showcased on that page will be ineffective; you can also try check for others here: https://browserleaks.com/.
I think exactly like you. I am kind-of waiting for somebody to build a Chromium-based browser on F-Droid and after that I can easily get Bromite on it as well. It is fairly complex and huge in terms of GBs of data needed. I already made an attempt in the past to get it built through the F-Droid build system; we are close, but not yet there.
Disclaimer: I am the author of Bromite.
It's different because Bromite is based on chromium so it's almost same as Chrome. Firefox is entirely different browser. Both are privacy oriented and both are good.
Bromite's goal: Bromite aims at providing a no-clutter browsing experience without privacy-invasive features and with the addition of a fast ad-blocking engine. Minimal UI changes are applied to help curbing the idea of "browser as an advertisement platform".
I use Bromite because Firefox's scrolling doesn't feel good and it has "delay" between your touch and when it starts scrolling. Also i want to try new browsers so that is another reason. Here is more info about bromite.
If for whatever reason Firefox on Android gives you any issues, you might want to look into Bromite as an alternative browser on Android. Bromite is highly respected for its privacy chops and I haven't found that I run into any websites issues using it. Just be aware that you will need to side-load the app since it is not available on the Google Play Store.
I guess I'm weird in that I find both Brave and Firefox to be really great browsers? There are things that annoy me about both, but the day I meet perfect software is the end the world ends. I could do without the crypto junk in Brave, but since turning all that stuff off I haven't run into any issues and I certainly haven't experienced the issue of Brave still prompting "tips" on websites when Brave Rewards is disabled.
I use both macOS and Windows a lot and for my workflow, Firefox is awesome on Windows while Brave is awesome on macOS. To each their own though.
Though telegram ain't as good as signal its way better than whatsapp, cloudflare's doh is a bit sus so consider adguard's DOT with adblocking or quad 9 for extra privacy. There also bromite built on chromium with adblocker if you don't like gecko web engine.
Samsung Internet w/AdGuard if you want a simple, easy solution out of the box. Both Samsung Internet and the AdGuard extension can be found in the Play Store and run on all Android devices (i.e., you don't need a Samsung phone to install and use the browser).
Alternatively if you are comfortable side-loading, Bromite is an excellent option as well. Built-in adblock, a bunch of privacy enhancements that strip out Google's tracking habits, etc. Once you install it, it automatically updates itself so you won't need to worry about having to manually install updates from the projects Github page.
- Droid-ify
- Better looking Fdroid client
- Bromite
- Privacy focused browser
- Need to add repository
- Included with Droid-ify just enable it
- Fritter
- Twitter client
- Feeder
- Rss feed reader
- Infinity
- Reddit client
- Aegis
- 2FA tokens
- Librera Reader
- Book and PDF reader
- SimpleMobileTools
- Simple File Manger
- Simple Gallery
- Newpiped
- Youtube frontend app
- FlorisBoard
- Keyboard
- Still in beta but had no problems so far with it
- OpenScan
- Document scanner
Some like Brave, some hate it. One thing that Brave does that others do not: there is a way to pass on advertising revenue to creators, which is also the thing that's generally hated about it, since: a) they use a cryptocurrency; b) if you opt-in to viewing ads (else there's no revenue) you earn tokens that you can earmark for creators; and c) the creator must sign up to receive the tokens.
There are lots of alternatives, many already mentioned but certainly not all so I'll mention another: Bromite, feature list.
Opera is owned by a Chinese billionaire and the browser is Chromium based.
If you absolutely have to use a Chromium based browser then go for UnGoogled Chromium or Bromite:
Bromite's filters are created using ruleset_converter.
They come from https://bromite.org/filters/filters.dat
It's not as fully featured as uBO, and it doesn't have as wide feature set. We're confident future Firefox Android releases from now on will get better.
Kalo pake app, fingerprinting device ga cuma lewat IP kok. Kalo website, tergantung apakah mereka niat fingerprinting atau kaga, tapi kalo pake firefox tapi ga nyalain privacy.resistFingerprinting atau pake kebanyakan versi chromium, yes they absolutely can.
Bisa coba tes di https://www.bromite.org/detect atau https://coveryourtracks.eff.org
I wouldn't recommend EFF's Coveryourtracks test.
Instead, here is Bromite's fingerprinting test and D3ward's adblock test.
Don't expect to pass both with a vanilla browser.
You may need some extensions and a DNS level adblocker.
Cover Your Tracks is not a good test.
Try the one Bromite makes. Reload the page several times and not the hash values. If they change your browser is avoiding being fingerprinted. https://www.bromite.org/detect.html
Also https://www.deviceinfo.me/ will show what your browser is communicating to the web.
Yes they are somewhat good at blocking. Bromite support custom ad-blocking filters, and talking about DDG browser it's only a good replacement for Google search app(for instant search)!
Here is how to block ads:
To block ads in your browser install the extension uBlock Origin. It's the most efficient and trusted open source ad blocker.
On mobile Brave does a solid job at blocking ads (there has been some controversy about Brave lately so I recommend Bromite as an alternative on Android). On Android you can also use Firefox and install uBlock Origin there.
For the entire system:
If you are on Android 9 or above, go to Settings > Network and Internet > Advanced > Private DNS and enter dns.adguard.com. Your phone will then use an adguard server to resolve domains that filters ad and tracking domains.
On older Android versions Blokada might work for you. If you notice it having a negative impact on your battery life go to Adblock settings and turn on Smart List.
On iOS DNSCloak can be configured to use a filtering DNS provider as well. Search for 'adguard-dns-doh' and enable it or search for 'blahdns' and select the option closest to you. Make sure to select an ipv4 server (you can use ipv6 additionally, but ipv4 might be needed). In the options you might want to enable "Connect On Demand".
Bromite has content blocker, it takes about 10 minutes to compile the rulesets you want and upload it to somewhere you can access via HTTPS. You have to maintain the compiled ruleset by yourself so it would not be as hassle free as uBlock though.
It does have two advantages over Firefox + uBlock Origin that are: 1. It is implemented in C++ as part of Chromium itself so the performance is far superior and saves a lot of battery vs a JavaScript-based rule engine. 2. Not having a Web Extension that self-update reduces a significant amount of attack surface.
Reference: https://www.bromite.org/custom-filters
Chrome is trying to break adblockers. Switch away from chrome to firefox.
If you really want chromium on android, try bromite. It is Chrome, but with an adblocker built in.
bromite or iceraven, could also use brave but they had that whole drama about data selling and spyware so i personally wouldn't use it, but i use iceraven atm and used to use bromite, both are really good for youtube, tho iceraven doesn't block ads out of the box but you can just install the adblock extension.
Redoing my response, I misunderstood the question.
At the very bottom you should see a line that says "Version" with a clock icon next to it. Tap that, and it will have a full list of all avalible Bromite Webview versions.
If you don't see anything, tap and pull down on the full screen to refresh. You might have to go back to the homescreen to refresh.
In any case, once you see the list of Bromite versions tap the one that has "Suggested" next to the version number even if it's a little older. This is becuase ther are multiple different builds of the same app version due to different SoC architectures (ARMv7, ARMv8, x86, etc).
If you're unable to install, I would go to the bromite website (https://www.bromite.org) and manually select the compatible version there.
I found a pretty good work around for getting the apps you don't see in Aurora because of geo blocking. Get Bromite browser https://www.bromite.org/. Then use the browser to search for the apps you don't see in Aurora. In the search results you'll see several listings. Click on a google plays tore link at which point you will be presented with how to download the app. Choose Aurora and it will redirect you back to the store where you will be able to install the app.
Reminder that this goes for mobile as well. I use Bromite (install the fdroid store, then add the Bromite repo). but there are a few chromium based mobile browsers that protect you.
If Here is how to block ads:
To block ads in your browser install the extension uBlock Origin. It's the most efficient and trusted open source ad blocker.
On mobile Brave does a solid job at blocking ads (there has been some controversy about Brave lately so I recommend Bromite as an alternative on Android). On Android you can also use Firefox and install uBlock Origin there.
For the entire system:
If you are on Android 9 or above, go to Settings > Network and Internet > Advanced > Private DNS and enter dns.adguard.com. Your phone will then use an adguard server to resolve domains that filters ad and tracking domains.
On older Android versions Blokada might work for you. If you notice it having a negative impact on your battery life go to Adblock settings and turn on Smart List.
On iOS DNSCloak can be configured to use a filtering DNS provider as well. Search for 'adguard-dns-doh' and enable it or search for 'blahdns' and select the option closest to you. Make sure to select an ipv4 server (you can use ipv6 additionally, but ipv4 might be needed). In the options you might want to enable "Connect On Demand".
The best way to use google service on android is via bromite sing in into google by visiting any google product like gmail.com once logged in you can use google meet or any service for that matter in bromite same as before.
Bromite gives you more options for privacy and security. Some include the ability to block ads with a custom domain list, block all javascript, custom DNS servers among others.
More info https://www.bromite.org/
I have been playing with it and I like it, so far.
Did notice a difference in how F-Droids levels each. Mull vs Fennec.
Noticed the difference? If I recall correctly Fennec connects to Google. Hence the difference, albeit I cannot recall if they are just the stubs.
Also, run both with Bromite fingering printing mitigation test. Notice the difference? https://www.bromite.org/detect
Lastly, I also use Privacy Browser for Privacy. If you "upgrade it," then use Bromite Webview for it, if you can.
use blokada app to block all malware/spyware/ransomware from your smartphone. This is free and opensource
and for browser use free open source bromite browser more faster and more secure plus more privacy.
I hope you don't mind me recommending some of the following;
https://f-droid.org/en/ - an alternative to the Play Store with some excellent apps like Blokada which blocks adverts and trackers, it's completely free, the VPN service Blokada provide is optional and isn't necessary, it's just an added layer of privacy. You should also check out New Pipe, it's a YouTube app that has no adverts whatsoever and is completely free.
https://www.bromite.org/ - is a Chrome based web browser with a built in adblocker and doesn't track you. You can add the Bromite repo to F-Droid which will pull the latest updates for Bromite making it easier to manage the app.
Unfortunately such an exclusion is not practical, it has to be a trade-off between functionality and privacy / lightweightness.
I'm using Bromite with Bromite SystemWebView on my Android smartphone with JS disabled (but can be activated on a per site bases) blocking 3rd-party cookies. I've tried Netsurf on my laptop, but that one really is just suitable for some reading on "light" websites.
I've started using Bromite (https://www.bromite.org/) which has a proper desktop mode, native ad-blocking and browser user agent string unlike most Android browsers which fools even eBay and Office 365 to work properly. It is maintained as well and doesn't leak information that you are using a Samsung phone/Android device.
I've started using Bromite (https://www.bromite.org/) which has a proper desktop mode, native ad-blocking and browser user agent string unlike most Android browsers which fools even eBay and Office 365 to work properly. It is maintained as well and doesn't leak information that you are using a Samsung phone/Android device.
Here is how to block ads:
To block ads in your browser install the extension uBlock Origin. It's the most efficient and trusted open source ad blocker.
On Android you can use Bromite which is modified Chromium and blocks ads and to some extent resist tracking. It also does not spy on you unlock Chrome. It does however look and behave like Chrome. You can also use Firefox and install uBlock Origin there.
For the entire system:
If you are on Android 9 or above, go to Settings > Network and Internet > Advanced > Private DNS and enter dns.adguard.com. Your phone will then use an adguard server to resolve domains that filters ad and tracking domains.
On older Android versions Blokada might work for you. If you notice it having a negative impact on your battery life go to Adblock settings and turn on Smart List.
On iOS DNSCloak can be configured to use a filtering DNS provider as well. Search for 'adguard-dns-doh' and enable it or search for 'blahdns' and select the option closest to you. Make sure to select an ipv4 server (you can use ipv6 additionally, but ipv4 might be needed). In the options you might want to enable "Connect On Demand".
Avoid Brave browser as it shows ads unknowingly and also you'll lose all the data without any notice. Instead move to bromite browser.
Same features and some more by your demands like changing ad blocking lists and changing user agent.
Here is how to block ads:
To block ads in your browser install the extension uBlock Origin. It's the most efficient and trusted open source ad blocker.
On mobile Brave does a solid job at blocking ads (there has been some controversy about Brave lately so I recommend Bromite as an alternative on Android). On Android you can also use Firefox (or Firefox Preview, Mozilla's new browser for Android that is a lot more convenient but still in development) and install uBlock Origin there.
For the entire system:
If you are on Android 9 or above, go to Settings > Network and Internet > Advanced > Private DNS and enter dns.adguard.com. Your phone will then use an adguard server to resolve domains that filters ad and tracking domains.
On older Android versions Blokada might work for you. If you notice it having a negative impact on your battery life go to Adblock settings and turn on Smart List.
On iOS DNSCloak can be configured to use a filtering DNS provider as well. Search for 'adguard-dns-doh' and enable it or search for 'blahdns' and select the option closest to you. Make sure to select an ipv4 server (you can use ipv6 additionally, but ipv4 might be needed). In the options you might want to enable "Connect On Demand".
I recommend using Bromite Browser on Android for privacy and web browsing. Bromite is an open source Chromium fork with ad blocking and enhanced privacy; take back your browser.
Rooted how? I ask, because there's a magisk module for Bromite webview (systemless). You can keep it (i.e. the WebView) updated with fdroid, just add the bromite repo.
Have you tried Bromite (Chromium fork) with the Live Stream Downloader extension?
Other issues as well:
In any case, in the end it's your decision what you want. If you are on Android, I can suggest you Bromite instead.
If you use VPN on your phone, Firefox Focus may not be ideal as it can reveal your actual IP address. It hasn't been fixed yet unfortunately (source). Though, I may assume newer AOSP (or its derivatives) versions are not affected by this, at least that's what I've tested on my GrapheneOS which didn't reveal my real IP. I can either suggest you Firefox or Bromite instead. For other use cases, Tor Browser for more private or anonymous browsing.
I think Brave is trustworthy, but I understand that some people don't.
Maybe give Bromite a try. Like Brave, it's open source, based on Chromium, with built-in adblock. Unlike Brave, it's from an independent dev instead of a for-profit company. On my phone Bromite is a little smaller than Brave, 98 MB vs 113 MB. Both are lighter than Firefox, which is 162 MB on my phone.
To get Bromium, you'll need to download it from the website or from Fdroid.
Edit:
My phone is old and uses 32-bit apps. The sizes will be larger on a newer phone. Here are the sizes from a Pixel with Android 10. Brave = 190 MB, Bromite = 115 MB, Firefox (latest release version) = 199 MB.
These sizes are just the size of the installed app, as shown by the app manager in settings (excluding the size of any data/cache).
It may be worth reading the list of features at https://www.bromite.org/
Bromite comes with none of the crap Brave comes with, but still blocks ads, implements privacy enhancement patches from other Chromium projects including Brave & Ungoogled Chromium, and makes changes to resist fingerprinting.
Looks like Bromite has its own F-droid format package repo.
> I started on PDAs so a phone is just another GP computer to me.
I would have guessed it would be the other way around. The PDAs I enountered hardly seemed general-purpose at all. Worst of all, the default and assumed app-stack seemed tailored for salesmen or board members: rolodex, calendar, memo pad.
You need to install the F-Droid client on your phone, and then add the Bromite F-Droid repository (in F-Droid client settings.)
F-Droid is like having an additional, alternate Play Store on your phone - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/F-Droid
Here is how to block ads:
To block ads in your browser install the extension uBlock Origin. It's the most efficient and trusted open source ad blocker.
On mobile Brave does a solid job at blocking ads (there has been some controversy about Brave lately so I recommend Bromite as an alternative on Android). On Android you can also use Firefox (or Firefox Preview, Mozilla's new browser for Android that is a lot more convenient but still in development) and install uBlock Origin there.
For the entire system:
If you are on Android 9 or above, go to Settings > Network and Internet > Advanced > Private DNS and enter dns.adguard.com. Your phone will then use an adguard server to resolve domains that filters ad and tracking domains.
On older Android versions Blokada might work for you. If you notice it having a negative impact on your battery life go to Adblock settings and turn on Smart List.
On iOS DNSCloak can be configured to use a filtering DNS provider as well. Search for 'adguard-dns-doh' and enable it or search for 'blahdns' and select the option closest to you. Make sure to select an ipv4 server (you can use ipv6 additionally, but ipv4 might be needed). In the options you might want to enable "Connect On Demand".
Certainly weird but I don't think it's malware (at least not additional malware aside from the malware that is preinstalled and that most apps are if you consider software stealing your data and actively acting against you, attacking your freedom to be malware, but that's another topic)
Here is how to block ads:
To block ads in your dekstop browser install the extension uBlock Origin. It's the most efficient and trusted open source ad blocker.
On mobile Brave does a solid job at blocking ads (there has been some controversy about Brave lately so I recommend Bromite as an alternative on Android). On Android you can also use Firefox (or Firefox Preview, Mozilla's new browser for Android that is a lot more convenient but still in development) and install uBlock Origin there.
For the entire system:
If you are on Android 9 or above, go to Settings > Network and Internet > Advanced > Private DNS and enter dns.adguard.com. Your phone will then use an adguard server to resolve domains that filters ad and tracking domains.
On older Android versions Blokada might work for you. If you notice it having a negative impact on your battery life go to Adblock settings and turn on Smart List.
On iOS DNSCloak can be configured to use a filtering DNS provider as well. Search for 'adguard-dns-doh' and enable it or search for 'blahdns' and select the option closest to you. Make sure to select an ipv4 server (you can use ipv6 additionally, but ipv4 might be needed). In the options you might want to enable "Connect On Demand".
Get Bromite. It's the most secure FOSS mobile browser at the moment with security patches from GrapheneOS, added privacy features and built in ad blocking (It's a lot faster than Fennec too in my experience) Here's their F-Droid repository
Chromium (Vanilla Chromium built side-by-side with Bromite) - https://f-droid.org/packages/org.bromite.chromium
You have to add the bromite repository on fdroid first, get the repo link here https://www.bromite.org/fdroid
If you don't have a lot of stuff synced to Chrome (like passwords, bookmarks) etc., I'd highly recommend Bromite. It's a Chrome-based browser with a built-in adblocker, stripped off all the unnecessary privacy-invasive features of Chrome. Supports playing videos in background on all sites. It's so much lighter and faster than Chrome too.
If you do save passwords through Chrome, as I was doing, I'd recommend r/bitwarden too. It's such a significantly better experience with no ads or unnecessary popup ads on Bromite.
If you use VPN, Firefox Klar is unfortunately have WebRTC problem as you can't disable it, hence your real IP will be exposed. Stick with Bromite and it's well documented, so you don't need to be that concerned.
Relevant, though about GrapheneOS but some good reading:
Thank you. Chromium refers to a browser that is built very much like chrome but isn’t Google Chrome. It is built by Google but is also open sourced. Bromite Is a browser that’s been “de googled” but it’s foundation is still google. This is for security which is lacking in many browsers including Firefox. Privacy is great, but if you’re discovered by an adversary it’s all over if your security is so easily bulldozed. In my original comment I said “privacy and security” because both are important.
I'm not seeing it on FDroid.
Edit: you have to add the repo. I hate when this happens. Something good is out there and I have no knowledge of it. How am I supposed to find out about this stuff?
Here is how to block ads:
To block ads in your browser install the extension uBlock Origin. It's the most efficient and trusted open source ad blocker.
On mobile Brave does a solid job at blocking ads (there has been some controversy about Brave lately so I recommend Bromite as an alternative on Android). On Android you can also use Firefox (or Firefox Preview, Mozilla's new browser for Android that is a lot more convenient but still in development) and install uBlock Origin there.
For the entire system:
If you are on Android 9 or above, go to Settings > Network and Internet > Advanced > Private DNS and enter dns.adguard.com. Your phone will then use an adguard server to resolve domains that filters ad and tracking domains.
On older Android versions Blokada might work for you. If you notice it having a negative impact on your battery life go to Adblock settings and turn on Smart List.
On iOS DNSCloak can be configured to use a filtering DNS provider as well. Search for 'adguard-dns-doh' and enable it or search for 'blahdns' and select the option closest to you. Make sure to select an ipv4 server (you can use ipv6 additionally, but ipv4 might be needed). In the options you might want to enable "Connect On Demand".
Here is how to block ads:
To block ads in your browser install the extension uBlock Origin. It's the most efficient and trusted open source ad blocker.
On mobile Brave does a solid job at blocking ads (there has been some controversy about Brave lately so I recommend Bromite as an alternative on Android). On Android you can also use Firefox (or Firefox Preview, Mozilla's new browser for Android that is a lot more convenient but still in development) and install uBlock Origin there.
For the entire system:
If you are on Android 9 or above, go to Settings > Network and Internet > Advanced > Private DNS and enter dns.adguard.com. Your phone will then use an adguard server to resolve domains that filters ad and tracking domains.
On older Android versions Blokada might work for you. If you notice it having a negative impact on your battery life go to Adblock settings and turn on Smart List.
On iOS DNSCloak can be configured to use a filtering DNS provider as well. Search for 'adguard-dns-doh' and enable it or search for 'blahdns' and select the option closest to you. Make sure to select an ipv4 server (you can use ipv6 additionally, but ipv4 might be needed). In the options you might want to enable "Connect On Demand".
Here is how to block ads:
To block ads in your browser install the extension uBlock Origin. It's the most efficient and trusted open source ad blocker.
On mobile Brave does a solid job at blocking ads (there has been some controversy about Brave lately so I recommend Bromite as an alternative on Android). On Android you can also use Firefox (or Firefox Preview, Mozilla's new browser for Android that is a lot more convenient but still in development) and install uBlock Origin there.
For the entire system:
If you are on Android 9 or above, go to Settings > Network and Internet > Advanced > Private DNS and enter dns.adguard.com. Your phone will then use an adguard server to resolve domains that filters ad and tracking domains.
On older Android versions Blokada might work for you. If you notice it having a negative impact on your battery life go to Adblock settings and turn on Smart List.
On iOS DNSCloak can be configured to use a filtering DNS provider as well. Search for 'adguard-dns-doh' and enable it or search for 'blahdns' and select the option closest to you. Make sure to select an ipv4 server (you can use ipv6 additionally, but ipv4 might be needed). In the options you might want to enable "Connect On Demand".
Here is how to block ads:
To block ads in your browser install the extension uBlock Origin. It's the most efficient and trusted open source ad blocker.
On mobile Brave does a solid job at blocking ads (there has been some controversy about Brave lately so I recommend Bromite as an alternative on Android). On Android you can also use Firefox (or Firefox Preview, Mozilla's new browser for Android that is a lot more convenient but still in development) and install uBlock Origin there.
For the entire system:
If you are on Android 9 or above, go to Settings > Network and Internet > Advanced > Private DNS and enter dns.adguard.com. Your phone will then use an adguard server to resolve domains that filters ad and tracking domains.
On older Android versions Blokada might work for you. If you notice it having a negative impact on your battery life go to Adblock settings and turn on Smart List.
On iOS DNSCloak can be configured to use a filtering DNS provider as well. Search for 'adguard-dns-doh' and enable it or search for 'blahdns' and select the option closest to you. Make sure to select an ipv4 server (you can use ipv6 additionally, but ipv4 might be needed). In the options you might want to enable "Connect On Demand".
On some Android devices and I think also on iOS you can disallow apps network connectivity. If that's possible I would do that for all apps not requiring network connectivity. Otherwise:
Here is how to block ads:
To block ads in your browser install the extension uBlock Origin. It's the most efficient and trusted open source ad blocker.
On mobile Brave does a solid job at blocking ads (there has been some controversy about Brave lately so I recommend Bromite as an alternative on Android). On Android you can also use Firefox (or Firefox Preview, Mozilla's new browser for Android that is a lot more convenient but still in development) and install uBlock Origin there.
For the entire system:
If you are on Android 9 or above, go to Settings > Network and Internet > Advanced > Private DNS and enter dns.adguard.com. Your phone will then use an adguard server to resolve domains that filters ad and tracking domains.
On older Android versions Blokada might work for you. If you notice it having a negative impact on your battery life go to Adblock settings and turn on Smart List.
On iOS DNSCloak can be configured to use a filtering DNS provider as well. Search for 'adguard-dns-doh' and enable it or search for 'blahdns' and select the option closest to you. Make sure to select an ipv4 server (you can use ipv6 additionally, but ipv4 might be needed). In the options you might want to enable "Connect On Demand".