# Developers **URL:** https://community.blokada.org/c/developers/15.md [Latest](https://community.blokada.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.blokada.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.blokada.org/tags.md) --- ## [About the Developers category](https://community.blokada.org/t/about-the-developers-category/28)
**Author:** [@Karol](https://community.blokada.org/u/Karol)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2020, 5:09pm UTC](https://community.blokada.org/t/about-the-developers-category/28 "2020-06-16T17:09:25Z")
Feel free to post here if you wish to work with Blokada source, or have any technical questions. --- ## [Pulling my hair out¡ Nearly bald¡¡](https://community.blokada.org/t/pulling-my-hair-out-nearly-bald/40967)
**Author:** [@katherine.hamilton](https://community.blokada.org/u/katherine.hamilton)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2025, 3:57pm UTC](https://community.blokada.org/t/pulling-my-hair-out-nearly-bald/40967 "2025-12-19T15:57:48Z")
Where can I get a copy that is not Googlecentric?¡ A Blokada .apk install that is independent of Google that does not include Google pop-ups, wallet, integration in every area of my system? --- ## [Lost email in the middle of writing it](https://community.blokada.org/t/lost-email-in-the-middle-of-writing-it/36826)
**Author:** [@katherine.hamilton](https://community.blokada.org/u/katherine.hamilton)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2025, 12:35pm UTC](https://community.blokada.org/t/lost-email-in-the-middle-of-writing-it/36826 "2025-12-19T12:35:37Z")
Is there a way to retrieve an email I was in the middle of writing for over 10 minutes? Is the content completely lost? Where does/did it go when tutanota unexpectedly closes/quits? --- ## [Why do we need to get the subscription](https://community.blokada.org/t/why-do-we-need-to-get-the-subscription/40894)
**Author:** [@Just-a-broke-girl](https://community.blokada.org/u/Just-a-broke-girl)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2025, 7:01am UTC](https://community.blokada.org/t/why-do-we-need-to-get-the-subscription/40894 "2025-10-02T07:01:16Z")
Hey there people who helped make Blokada I have I very important question, I want to know why I need to buy a subscription to use Blokada so if you can edit the app and your reading this can you please make it so we can … --- ## [To block the ad](https://community.blokada.org/t/to-block-the-ad/39508)
**Author:** [@Alisha\_Rawat](https://community.blokada.org/u/Alisha_Rawat)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2025, 11:33am UTC](https://community.blokada.org/t/to-block-the-ad/39508 "2025-07-31T11:33:28Z")
To block the ad --- ## [Notification vibration sounds](https://community.blokada.org/t/notification-vibration-sounds/38836)
**Author:** [@justine\_Bautista](https://community.blokada.org/u/justine_Bautista)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2025, 7:06am UTC](https://community.blokada.org/t/notification-vibration-sounds/38836 "2025-02-20T07:06:28Z")
--- ## [Pypass for applications](https://community.blokada.org/t/pypass-for-applications/37482)
**Author:** [@raalapas](https://community.blokada.org/u/raalapas)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2024, 5:06pm UTC](https://community.blokada.org/t/pypass-for-applications/37482 "2024-11-09T17:06:39Z")
Can’t we have option to bypass any particular app which is getting break by blokada. --- ## [How can I place other Blocklists on Blokada 5 or 6?](https://community.blokada.org/t/how-can-i-place-other-blocklists-on-blokada-5-or-6/35088)
**Author:** [@Niknaknok](https://community.blokada.org/u/Niknaknok)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2024, 5:06pm UTC](https://community.blokada.org/t/how-can-i-place-other-blocklists-on-blokada-5-or-6/35088 "2024-11-09T17:06:32Z")
I need to load some outer blocklist filters on Blokada 6 and Blokada 5 but I can’t find any way to do so in the settings option in neither of the both versions. Can you please show me the way to do that? Thanks you in … --- ## [Rethinking VPN Proxies in Blokada: A Call for Flexibility](https://community.blokada.org/t/rethinking-vpn-proxies-in-blokada-a-call-for-flexibility/37031)
**Author:** [@MisterD](https://community.blokada.org/u/MisterD)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2024, 5:27pm UTC](https://community.blokada.org/t/rethinking-vpn-proxies-in-blokada-a-call-for-flexibility/37031 "2024-10-14T17:27:46Z")
As a user of Blokada, I’ve enjoyed the app’s ad-blocking features and its promise of enhanced online privacy. However, one area that has been a source of frustration for me is the VPN proxy service offered by Blokada. I … --- ## [How did the older iOS blokada work?](https://community.blokada.org/t/how-did-the-older-ios-blokada-work/29186)
**Author:** [@sawyer](https://community.blokada.org/u/sawyer)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2023, 12:11pm UTC](https://community.blokada.org/t/how-did-the-older-ios-blokada-work/29186 "2023-01-26T12:11:27Z")
I was wondering how exactly the pre-cloud Blokada app worked and if the source code of it is public. I specifically need the iOS and pre-cloud version code. I was doing some pentesting at a local school and noticed that … --- ## [Microphone and Privacy](https://community.blokada.org/t/microphone-and-privacy/35656)
**Author:** [@LFRFMA](https://community.blokada.org/u/LFRFMA)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2024, 4:53am UTC](https://community.blokada.org/t/microphone-and-privacy/35656 "2024-06-20T04:53:07Z")
I installed BLOKada 5 fom the main website after Blokada 5 gotton removed from rhe playstore. I was wondering if it respects your microphone privacy. it does not ask for microphone releted permissions. It is currently … --- ## [Why is it a in location "all the time" why isn't it an option in blokada 6?](https://community.blokada.org/t/why-is-it-a-in-location-all-the-time-why-isnt-it-an-option-in-blokada-6/35305)
**Author:** [@anonymousdef](https://community.blokada.org/u/anonymousdef)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2024, 10:27am UTC](https://community.blokada.org/t/why-is-it-a-in-location-all-the-time-why-isnt-it-an-option-in-blokada-6/35305 "2024-05-13T10:27:01Z")
I just want a answer for know for references! --- ## [Blokada 5 version number on android does not match that of the github release](https://community.blokada.org/t/blokada-5-version-number-on-android-does-not-match-that-of-the-github-release/33367)
**Author:** [@Blocockada](https://community.blokada.org/u/Blocockada)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2023, 9:21am UTC](https://community.blokada.org/t/blokada-5-version-number-on-android-does-not-match-that-of-the-github-release/33367 "2023-11-15T09:21:22Z")
Installing Blokada 5 from the official website for android shows the following information for the apk - blokada5.android.v5.23.2.1.apk Navigating to the blokada 5 android repo on github though shows the latest release … --- ## [Guru Maps traffic is blocked on Android while Blokada shows that it's allowed](https://community.blokada.org/t/guru-maps-traffic-is-blocked-on-android-while-blokada-shows-that-its-allowed/25604)
**Author:** [@molind](https://community.blokada.org/u/molind)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2022, 12:37pm UTC](https://community.blokada.org/t/guru-maps-traffic-is-blocked-on-android-while-blokada-shows-that-its-allowed/25604 "2022-08-05T12:37:42Z")
First I’ve received complains from our users, then reproduced this issue on our device. For tests I’ve used Blokada v5 on POCO F3 Android 12. Fresh install of Blokada and Guru Maps without any customisation. Inside the G… --- ## [Blokada 5 Chinese Simplified](https://community.blokada.org/t/blokada-5-chinese-simplified/29018)
**Author:** [@qux-bbb](https://community.blokada.org/u/qux-bbb)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2023, 8:07am UTC](https://community.blokada.org/t/blokada-5-chinese-simplified/29018 "2023-01-18T08:07:26Z")
Hi, I translate all Chinese Simplified strings about Blokada 5 on Crowdin. And I want to know how long does it take to synchronize to the application? --- ## [Bug Report](https://community.blokada.org/t/bug-report/4068)
**Author:** [@JustAGuy](https://community.blokada.org/u/JustAGuy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2022, 5:42am UTC](https://community.blokada.org/t/bug-report/4068 "2022-05-09T05:42:01Z")
Please resize these images (https://github.com/blokadaorg/fem/blob/master/android/app/src/main/res/drawable/feature\_phishingarmy.png and https://github.com/blokadaorg/fem/blob/master/android/app/src/main/res/drawable/fea… --- ## [RunTime Crash: Unexpectedly found nil while unwrapping an Optional value](https://community.blokada.org/t/runtime-crash-unexpectedly-found-nil-while-unwrapping-an-optional-value/16531)
**Author:** [@CodeCaravan](https://community.blokada.org/u/CodeCaravan)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2021, 7:48am UTC](https://community.blokada.org/t/runtime-crash-unexpectedly-found-nil-while-unwrapping-an-optional-value/16531 "2021-10-11T07:48:50Z")
Hi All, I have a latest clone and I was able to successfully build iOS build with some effort. Now as a next step when run(hit xcode Play button) I get am I missing something before I ran the app? Thank you, Jay --- ## [Unable to install cdbindgen](https://community.blokada.org/t/unable-to-install-cdbindgen/10845)
**Author:** [@tciuro](https://community.blokada.org/u/tciuro)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2021, 11:11am UTC](https://community.blokada.org/t/unable-to-install-cdbindgen/10845 "2021-10-07T11:11:00Z")
Hello, Setup: iMac running Big Sur (Mac OS X 11.2.1) and Xcode 12.4 I’m trying to follow the instructions. The issue occurs when I try to install cdbindgen: bash-3.2$ cargo install cdbindgen Updating crates.io in… --- ## [How to identify which protocols are used for networking?](https://community.blokada.org/t/how-to-identify-which-protocols-are-used-for-networking/16259)
**Author:** [@Nikunj\_Kumbhani](https://community.blokada.org/u/Nikunj_Kumbhani)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2021, 7:02am UTC](https://community.blokada.org/t/how-to-identify-which-protocols-are-used-for-networking/16259 "2021-09-07T07:02:52Z")
How do i add 3rd party VPN in Blokada? I have clone the latest code from GitHub - blokadaorg/blokada: The official repo for Blokada for Android and iOS. repo When i run on iOS Device it will run successfully but always… --- ## [Why is a unique user-agent string used by Blokada?](https://community.blokada.org/t/why-is-a-unique-user-agent-string-used-by-blokada/14351)
**Author:** [@Blockem](https://community.blokada.org/u/Blockem)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2021, 6:28am UTC](https://community.blokada.org/t/why-is-a-unique-user-agent-string-used-by-blokada/14351 "2021-06-17T06:28:56Z")
Hi guys, Thank you so much for maintaining Blokada - I really appreciate it and rely on it. I recently read through the concerns posted by the F-Droid maintainers (here). While I do not want to go over that discussion… --- ## [Reason to mirror](https://community.blokada.org/t/reason-to-mirror/14375)
**Author:** [@Xopez](https://community.blokada.org/u/Xopez)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2021, 9:22am UTC](https://community.blokada.org/t/reason-to-mirror/14375 "2021-06-16T09:22:22Z")
Hello, I looked at blokada/PackDataSource.kt at 5 · blokadaorg/blokada · GitHub and saw that all files are taken from mirrored address. Why does blokada use a mirror instead of the original address? --- ## [\\Download\\blokada\\filters](https://community.blokada.org/t/download-blokada-filters/13237)
**Author:** [@TonY](https://community.blokada.org/u/TonY)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2021, 5:41pm UTC](https://community.blokada.org/t/download-blokada-filters/13237 "2021-05-10T17:41:45Z")
I woud like to import Blocked Hosts and Allowed Hosts from a text file that I put into \\Download\\blokada\\filters as the App says. The question is what format shoud I use? I tested \*.CSV and \*.TXT with the hosts simply in… --- ## [Monitoring traffic size when Blokada active?](https://community.blokada.org/t/monitoring-traffic-size-when-blokada-active/13793)
**Author:** [@Oliver1](https://community.blokada.org/u/Oliver1)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2021, 6:27pm UTC](https://community.blokada.org/t/monitoring-traffic-size-when-blokada-active/13793 "2021-06-03T18:27:30Z")
Hi guys! I have the iOS version compiled and running locally and trying to get the byte count in/out when Blokada is active. I think I should be doing this in the network extension near the wireguard calls, but nothing … --- ## [Release Versions for 4.11.0](https://community.blokada.org/t/release-versions-for-4-11-0/11187)
**Author:** [@click-click](https://community.blokada.org/u/click-click)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2021, 6:50am UTC](https://community.blokada.org/t/release-versions-for-4-11-0/11187 "2021-03-01T06:50:09Z")
What’s the difference between app-full-official.apk and blokada-v4.11.0.apk? They have different hashes and offered under assets here --- ## [iOS issue: no such subcommand: \`lipo\`](https://community.blokada.org/t/ios-issue-no-such-subcommand-lipo/10906)
**Author:** [@tciuro](https://community.blokada.org/u/tciuro)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2021, 9:49pm UTC](https://community.blokada.org/t/ios-issue-no-such-subcommand-lipo/10906 "2021-02-23T21:49:58Z")
When I build Blokada for iOS, I see this error: no such subcommand: lipo On Mac OX Big Sur (11.2.1) I have it installed here: bash-3.2$ which lipo /usr/bin/lipo I see this issue when I select either Scheme: IOS, IOSN… --- ## [Can't Build iOS version using Xcode](https://community.blokada.org/t/cant-build-ios-version-using-xcode/5216)
**Author:** [@marsal.silveira](https://community.blokada.org/u/marsal.silveira)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2021, 10:38pm UTC](https://community.blokada.org/t/cant-build-ios-version-using-xcode/5216 "2021-02-22T22:38:01Z")
I wanna build and run the iOS version using the Xcode 11.7 but I’m facing some errors… After install and setup Rust and its dependencies I received the library not found for -lengine when trying build the iOS target. Is… --- ## [Need description for TunnelConfiguration parameter in IOS](https://community.blokada.org/t/need-description-for-tunnelconfiguration-parameter-in-ios/10197)
**Author:** [@Abhi\_Makadiya](https://community.blokada.org/u/Abhi_Makadiya)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2021, 9:04am UTC](https://community.blokada.org/t/need-description-for-tunnelconfiguration-parameter-in-ios/10197 "2021-02-02T09:04:00Z")
Need description for TunnelConfiguration parameter in IOS I looked into Wireguard VPN integration in the code where, I found a structure which has following detail for VPN configuration. struct TunnelConfig { var priv… --- ## [OpenDNS using DoH](https://community.blokada.org/t/opendns-using-doh/9613)
**Author:** [@RPMozley](https://community.blokada.org/u/RPMozley)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2021, 5:58pm UTC](https://community.blokada.org/t/opendns-using-doh/9613 "2021-01-15T17:58:17Z")
I would suggest switching out OpenNIC options (USA & Europe) as they don’t seem to be working on the iOS app version. Replace them with OpenDNS, link below for correct usage of DoH service. It should be more reliable in … --- ## [Elevating app via adb](https://community.blokada.org/t/elevating-app-via-adb/7984)
**Author:** [@kieppie](https://community.blokada.org/u/kieppie)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2020, 1:45pm UTC](https://community.blokada.org/t/elevating-app-via-adb/7984 "2020-12-16T13:45:43Z")
Hi folks, Nice tool. I’m in the process of setting up a new mobile. Nokia 5.1 TA-1081 Android 10 - Android One Think this might be rolling Treble (both One & Treble are new experiences for me) By & large this OS is… --- ## [Work with YouTube Vanced](https://community.blokada.org/t/work-with-youtube-vanced/8305)
**Author:** [@Fannste94](https://community.blokada.org/u/Fannste94)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2020, 6:35am UTC](https://community.blokada.org/t/work-with-youtube-vanced/8305 "2020-12-13T06:35:38Z")
Can you maybe work together with YouTube Vanced to block ads on YouTube and other apps and websites https://vancedapp.com/ [Next page](https://community.blokada.org/c/developers/15.md?page=1)