# Android **URL:** https://community.blokada.org/c/guides/blokada-for-android/7.md [Latest](https://community.blokada.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.blokada.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.blokada.org/tags.md) --- ## [Blokada for Android: Help](https://community.blokada.org/t/blokada-for-android-help/132)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.blokada.org/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2020, 2:23pm UTC](https://community.blokada.org/t/blokada-for-android-help/132 "2020-06-21T14:23:57Z")
How can we help you? Use the search icon at the top to find an answer to your question. Alternatively, here are some of the common beginner questions: Getting started A few questions you should read if you are just sta… --- ## [Can I block YouTube ads using Blokada?](https://community.blokada.org/t/can-i-block-youtube-ads-using-blokada/61)
**Author:** [@Karol](https://community.blokada.org/u/Karol)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2025, 6:07pm UTC](https://community.blokada.org/t/can-i-block-youtube-ads-using-blokada/61 "2025-09-22T18:07:20Z")
Blocking ads on YT is very hard because Google uses encryption and randomly generated hosts to serve the ads. From our experience, Blokada may decrease the amount of ads in the YouTube ads, but does not remove all of the… --- ## [Can't browse the internet when Blokada is enabled](https://community.blokada.org/t/cant-browse-the-internet-when-blokada-is-enabled/67)
**Author:** [@Karol](https://community.blokada.org/u/Karol)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2022, 10:04am UTC](https://community.blokada.org/t/cant-browse-the-internet-when-blokada-is-enabled/67 "2022-12-01T10:04:53Z")
If you can’t access internet while Blokada is running, most probably you enabled a DNS server in Private DNS. This feature - starting from android 9 - aims to encrypt DNS queries and if you set a DNS server, it makes ad … --- ## [Blocking ads and tracking on AndroidTVs](https://community.blokada.org/t/blocking-ads-and-tracking-on-androidtvs/398)
**Author:** [@c\_C](https://community.blokada.org/u/c_C)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2020, 12:15pm UTC](https://community.blokada.org/t/blocking-ads-and-tracking-on-androidtvs/398 "2020-06-30T12:15:59Z")
Easiest for TVs: set up your router once, Block ads on your whole network with router ad blocking · Blokada Blokada v4 is optimized to run on SmartTVs which have an OS based on Android. This includes Firestick TVs, N… --- ## [Why does Blokada stop working if I enable 'block connections without VPN'?](https://community.blokada.org/t/why-does-blokada-stop-working-if-i-enable-block-connections-without-vpn/171)
**Author:** [@c\_C](https://community.blokada.org/u/c_C)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2023, 9:45am UTC](https://community.blokada.org/t/why-does-blokada-stop-working-if-i-enable-block-connections-without-vpn/171 "2023-09-17T09:45:02Z")
If you are using Blokada without Blokada Plus enabled Blokada is only routing DNS traffic through a local VPN tunnel. So if you enable the setting ‘block connections without VPN’ you more or less block all traffic except… --- ## [What to do if Blokada won't activate / start?](https://community.blokada.org/t/what-to-do-if-blokada-wont-activate-start/2147)
**Author:** [@Karol](https://community.blokada.org/u/Karol)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2022, 7:50pm UTC](https://community.blokada.org/t/what-to-do-if-blokada-wont-activate-start/2147 "2022-09-26T19:50:49Z")
If you experience problems simply starting up Blokada, you may need to do a few more steps to make it work on your device. All devices Here are steps you should try if you keep getting failures when trying to activate t… --- ## [Wildcard support in Blokada](https://community.blokada.org/t/wildcard-support-in-blokada/11659)
**Author:** [@Karol](https://community.blokada.org/u/Karol)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2022, 5:34pm UTC](https://community.blokada.org/t/wildcard-support-in-blokada/11659 "2022-09-10T17:34:30Z")
What are wildcards? Some blocklists use wirdcards to block all subdomains for a domain. Wildcards look like this: \*.example.com The asterisk (\*) means that anything can replace it, and hence, in this example, any sub… --- ## [Recommendations for Xiaomi users and MIUI](https://community.blokada.org/t/recommendations-for-xiaomi-users-and-miui/2915)
**Author:** [@Karol](https://community.blokada.org/u/Karol)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2022, 2:27pm UTC](https://community.blokada.org/t/recommendations-for-xiaomi-users-and-miui/2915 "2022-08-12T14:27:08Z")
Here is some useful configuration tips if you are new here, and are owning a Xiaomi device. In general, Blokada will work out of the box on Xiaomi devices. However, MIUI is known for being particularly ridden with track… --- ## [Blokada doesn't block ads at all](https://community.blokada.org/t/blokada-doesnt-block-ads-at-all/66)
**Author:** [@Karol](https://community.blokada.org/u/Karol)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2022, 5:11pm UTC](https://community.blokada.org/t/blokada-doesnt-block-ads-at-all/66 "2022-07-20T17:11:49Z")
If you are using a Oppo / Realme phone please follow these steps first. If Blokada doesn’t block ads at all and you just installed it or have recently updated your system the problem could be the Android feature called … --- ## [Automating Blokada's behaviour with Tasker](https://community.blokada.org/t/automating-blokadas-behaviour-with-tasker/78)
**Author:** [@Karol](https://community.blokada.org/u/Karol)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2022, 3:34am UTC](https://community.blokada.org/t/automating-blokadas-behaviour-with-tasker/78 "2022-03-30T03:34:42Z")
One of the most requested features in Blokada is a Tasker integration. Both Blokada 4 and Blokada 5 support Tasker integration. Tasker with Blokada 4 Starting with Blokada 4.3, it was shipped and you can control the fol… --- ## [What to do if Blokada 'stops' working](https://community.blokada.org/t/what-to-do-if-blokada-stops-working/169)
**Author:** [@c\_C](https://community.blokada.org/u/c_C)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2022, 6:28am UTC](https://community.blokada.org/t/what-to-do-if-blokada-stops-working/169 "2022-02-25T06:28:43Z")
These might be reasons Blokada stops unexpectedly: Did you activate Google Fi VPN? If so: For Blokada to work it has to be deactivated. It is only possible to acivate one VPN at a time (due to an Android limitation), s… --- ## [How to block or allow a domain on Android](https://community.blokada.org/t/how-to-block-or-allow-a-domain-on-android/266)
**Author:** [@c\_C](https://community.blokada.org/u/c_C)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2022, 4:51am UTC](https://community.blokada.org/t/how-to-block-or-allow-a-domain-on-android/266 "2022-01-27T04:51:45Z")
This article describes how to block/allow domains on Android. For iOS check this article. The easiest way to do add domains to Ad blocking / Blocked Hosts or Allowed Host is to search the Host log (which is a submenu of… --- ## [Intro to adblocking with Blokada](https://community.blokada.org/t/intro-to-adblocking-with-blokada/68)
**Author:** [@Karol](https://community.blokada.org/u/Karol)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2020, 7:16pm UTC](https://community.blokada.org/t/intro-to-adblocking-with-blokada/68 "2020-06-16T19:16:34Z")
Blokada’s most known feature is ad blocking. There are two modes of adblocking operation in Blokada: Libre and Cloud. Libre mode (Android) It is a thin layer between the network interface (wifi or mobile) of your phone… --- ## [Brand specific information](https://community.blokada.org/t/brand-specific-information/93)
**Author:** [@c\_C](https://community.blokada.org/u/c_C)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2021, 9:50am UTC](https://community.blokada.org/t/brand-specific-information/93 "2021-10-11T09:50:03Z")
This article contains brand-specific information that we compiled thanks to our users input. The idea is that as users, like you, report particular cases, we will be updating this article. Thank you very much for your h… --- ## [Blokada doesn't remove the placeholders of ads](https://community.blokada.org/t/blokada-doesnt-remove-the-placeholders-of-ads/79)
**Author:** [@Karol](https://community.blokada.org/u/Karol)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2021, 5:55pm UTC](https://community.blokada.org/t/blokada-doesnt-remove-the-placeholders-of-ads/79 "2021-09-07T17:55:14Z")
Hiding the spaces that were supposed to contain an ad in webpages is called “cosmetic filtering” and unfortunately, due to how Blokada works (host blocking), cosmetic filtering isn’t possible with the app. Hiding those s… --- ## [What can I do if I still see some ads?](https://community.blokada.org/t/what-can-i-do-if-i-still-see-some-ads/15)
**Author:** [@Karol](https://community.blokada.org/u/Karol)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2021, 3:43am UTC](https://community.blokada.org/t/what-can-i-do-if-i-still-see-some-ads/15 "2021-07-28T03:43:37Z")
If you think more ads are coming through than before, try these steps: Clear the Cache of the apps you see ads in. Check if the VPN key icon is present in the status bar at the top. If not, start Blokada. If it disappe… --- ## [Blokada doesn't block ads in Chrome](https://community.blokada.org/t/blokada-doesnt-block-ads-in-chrome/62)
**Author:** [@Karol](https://community.blokada.org/u/Karol)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2021, 10:57am UTC](https://community.blokada.org/t/blokada-doesnt-block-ads-in-chrome/62 "2021-07-21T10:57:25Z")
If you’re using Google Chrome, you need to disable Data Saver and asynchronous DNS . Google uses those two technologies by default and they interfere with Blokada’s host blocking mechanism. To disable Data Saver, tap… --- ## [Why should I enable the "Always on VPN" feature?](https://community.blokada.org/t/why-should-i-enable-the-always-on-vpn-feature/2187)
**Author:** [@Karol](https://community.blokada.org/u/Karol)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2021, 8:44am UTC](https://community.blokada.org/t/why-should-i-enable-the-always-on-vpn-feature/2187 "2021-07-03T08:44:49Z")
Starting with Nougat, Android provides a feature called “Always on VPN”, which you can find in your system settings. To turn on “Always on VPN”: Go to Settings tab in Blokada Tap “Open VPN Profile” Tap the gear icon n… --- ## [BETA feature: Advanced adblocking rules](https://community.blokada.org/t/beta-feature-advanced-adblocking-rules/231)
**Author:** [@c\_C](https://community.blokada.org/u/c_C)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2021, 8:09pm UTC](https://community.blokada.org/t/beta-feature-advanced-adblocking-rules/231 "2021-06-15T20:09:22Z")
This only applies to Blokada 4. The ‘Advanced adblocking rules’ Feature is a Beta Feature you can activate if you tap Ad blocking / Ad blocking settings / Advanced adblocking rules. By enabling this feature you get acce… --- ## [Blokada v5 consumes (drains) too much battery](https://community.blokada.org/t/blokada-v5-consumes-drains-too-much-battery/6702)
**Author:** [@Peter](https://community.blokada.org/u/Peter)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2021, 8:49am UTC](https://community.blokada.org/t/blokada-v5-consumes-drains-too-much-battery/6702 "2021-06-14T08:49:48Z")
Recently we receive reports regarding Blokada consuming too much battery and we would like to assist you to narrow it down a bit. It worth to know the DoH implementation may consumes some additional energy, thus, first … --- ## [How to use Blokada 5 Networks feature?](https://community.blokada.org/t/how-to-use-blokada-5-networks-feature/9808)
**Author:** [@Karol](https://community.blokada.org/u/Karol)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2021, 2:12pm UTC](https://community.blokada.org/t/how-to-use-blokada-5-networks-feature/9808 "2021-06-11T14:12:32Z")
What is the Networks feature? The Networks feature introduced in Blokada 5.7 for Android allows you to configure Blokada differently for specific networks (WiFi or mobile). When enabled, Blokada will switch its configura… --- ## [Overview: Blokada doesn't block ads](https://community.blokada.org/t/overview-blokada-doesnt-block-ads/262)
**Author:** [@c\_C](https://community.blokada.org/u/c_C)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2021, 8:40pm UTC](https://community.blokada.org/t/overview-blokada-doesnt-block-ads/262 "2021-04-24T20:40:18Z")
This is an overview of different reasons why Blokada might not block ads. I installed Blokada from Google Play Store. I just installed Blokada, it’s not blocking ads. Ads in specific apps: Youtube Social networks and… --- ## [Brave Browser is slowing down with Blokada activated](https://community.blokada.org/t/brave-browser-is-slowing-down-with-blokada-activated/11269)
**Author:** [@Karol](https://community.blokada.org/u/Karol)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2021, 4:25pm UTC](https://community.blokada.org/t/brave-browser-is-slowing-down-with-blokada-activated/11269 "2021-03-20T16:25:12Z")
We are investigating this issue, but the quick workaround it to disable DNS Encryption (DoH). Advanced tab -\> Networks -\> All Networks -\> uncheck "Encrypt DNS". Confirm it is not encrypting by tapping on: Home tab -\> … --- ## [Custom ROM and Blokada](https://community.blokada.org/t/custom-rom-and-blokada/164)
**Author:** [@c\_C](https://community.blokada.org/u/c_C)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2021, 5:46pm UTC](https://community.blokada.org/t/custom-rom-and-blokada/164 "2021-02-08T17:46:24Z")
If you’re using a custom ROM or Magisk Modules, make sure that modules aren’t interfering with the way Blokada works. It has been reported that some of the modules that are network-settings related might cause some issue… --- ## [I have no connectivity on Chromebook with Blokada on](https://community.blokada.org/t/i-have-no-connectivity-on-chromebook-with-blokada-on/7856)
**Author:** [@Karol](https://community.blokada.org/u/Karol)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2021, 5:19pm UTC](https://community.blokada.org/t/i-have-no-connectivity-on-chromebook-with-blokada-on/7856 "2021-02-08T17:19:56Z")
You just have to turn off Secure DNS (also known as Private DNS). How to turn off Secure DNS in a Chromebook: In the chrome BROWSER hit settings (3 dots upper right). Do NOT go into Chrome OS settings. Click PRIV… --- ## [Can I hide the VPN notification?](https://community.blokada.org/t/can-i-hide-the-vpn-notification/59)
**Author:** [@Karol](https://community.blokada.org/u/Karol)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2020, 1:22pm UTC](https://community.blokada.org/t/can-i-hide-the-vpn-notification/59 "2020-07-31T13:22:16Z")
Unfortunately no. Some devices may be displaying annoying VPN notification (a key icon) while VPN is active, and it is not possible to hide it. If you can, try updating your device to Android 8 (Oreo), since newer Androi… --- ## [Cannot grant VPN permission](https://community.blokada.org/t/cannot-grant-vpn-permission/3396)
**Author:** [@c\_C](https://community.blokada.org/u/c_C)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2020, 9:35pm UTC](https://community.blokada.org/t/cannot-grant-vpn-permission/3396 "2020-09-04T21:35:34Z")
After downloading Blokada and starting it for the first time you are asked to grant the permission to set up a VPN by your system. If you try to click this dialogue and it doesn’t work, disable all screen dimmers and ap… --- ## [Blokada stops to function/work after a while](https://community.blokada.org/t/blokada-stops-to-function-work-after-a-while/60)
**Author:** [@Karol](https://community.blokada.org/u/Karol)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2020, 8:43am UTC](https://community.blokada.org/t/blokada-stops-to-function-work-after-a-while/60 "2020-11-23T08:43:21Z")
As a first step, turn on Keep alive in Blokada’s App settings section. In this case, Blokada’s priority will be increased and it can help to stay online; but please note, your system still can effect this behaviour. … --- ## [Could not load all filters to memory](https://community.blokada.org/t/could-not-load-all-filters-to-memory/76)
**Author:** [@Karol](https://community.blokada.org/u/Karol)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2020, 7:23pm UTC](https://community.blokada.org/t/could-not-load-all-filters-to-memory/76 "2020-06-16T19:23:10Z")
When you enable Hostlists in Blokada’s settings - Ad blocking - Host lists you might receive an error message saying “Could not load all filters to memory”. It happens because when you activate lists, Blokada downloads… --- ## [Blokada doesn't block ads on mobile](https://community.blokada.org/t/blokada-doesnt-block-ads-on-mobile/65)
**Author:** [@Karol](https://community.blokada.org/u/Karol)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2020, 6:21pm UTC](https://community.blokada.org/t/blokada-doesnt-block-ads-on-mobile/65 "2020-09-03T18:21:22Z")
In case you see that Blokada blocks ads while you are connected to WiFi, but it doesn’t when you are connected through mobile data, or if you can’t browse the internet while you are on mobile data, please ensure Data Sav… [Next page](https://community.blokada.org/c/guides/blokada-for-android/7.md?page=1)