# Android **URL:** https://community.blokada.org/c/guides/blokada-for-android/7.md?page=1 [Latest](https://community.blokada.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.blokada.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.blokada.org/tags.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## [Long article about battery](https://community.blokada.org/t/long-article-about-battery/168)
**Author:** [@c\_C](https://community.blokada.org/u/c_C)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2020, 4:16pm UTC](https://community.blokada.org/t/long-article-about-battery/168 "2020-06-23T16:16:19Z")
This article informs you about everything related to Blokada and battery. The battery consumption of Blokada depends on several factors, for example the number of enabled lists and the update frequency. Blokada will p… --- ## [What are the random hostnames in Host Log?](https://community.blokada.org/t/what-are-the-random-hostnames-in-host-log/74)
**Author:** [@Karol](https://community.blokada.org/u/Karol)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2020, 1:18am UTC](https://community.blokada.org/t/what-are-the-random-hostnames-in-host-log/74 "2020-07-14T01:18:15Z")
You might see hostnames with random characters without Top Level Domain in Ad blocking - Host Log. It’s not a bug in Blokada; you most probably have Google Chrome or Chrome based browser on your device and face the b… --- ## [How to manually block domains in Blokada](https://community.blokada.org/t/how-to-manually-block-domains-in-blokada/96)
**Author:** [@c\_C](https://community.blokada.org/u/c_C)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2020, 12:54pm UTC](https://community.blokada.org/t/how-to-manually-block-domains-in-blokada/96 "2020-07-02T12:54:12Z")
Please check our articles for social networks and their apps and for Chrome first. You have probably already installed Blokada and for most apps everything is working fantastic - except for that one app. There, ads are … --- ## [What are the available settings in Blokada?](https://community.blokada.org/t/what-are-the-available-settings-in-blokada/72)
**Author:** [@Karol](https://community.blokada.org/u/Karol)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2020, 7:21pm UTC](https://community.blokada.org/t/what-are-the-available-settings-in-blokada/72 "2020-06-16T19:21:13Z")
As you surely saw it, Blokada has some options on the Settings screen. The following settings can be found in the App settings menu: Notifications: when enabled, you will be notified when an ad is blocked. It is on b… --- ## [BETA feature: Smart List](https://community.blokada.org/t/beta-feature-smart-list/165)
**Author:** [@c\_C](https://community.blokada.org/u/c_C)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2020, 7:19am UTC](https://community.blokada.org/t/beta-feature-smart-list/165 "2020-06-24T07:19:37Z")
What is the Smart List Feature? The Smart List Feature is a Beta Feature you can activate if you tap Ad blocking / Ad blocking settings / Smart List. It is a feature which reduces the amount of rules (domains) stored i… --- ## [I cannot install an update, what can I do?](https://community.blokada.org/t/i-cannot-install-an-update-what-can-i-do/58)
**Author:** [@Karol](https://community.blokada.org/u/Karol)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2020, 7:11pm UTC](https://community.blokada.org/t/i-cannot-install-an-update-what-can-i-do/58 "2020-06-16T19:11:18Z")
First of all, please check if the Android version you have is 5 or newer. Android 4 and older versions are not supported in Blokada 3.0 and newer versions. To do it, go to the Settings of your phone, scroll to About pho… --- ## [Blokada blocks less ads](https://community.blokada.org/t/blokada-blocks-less-ads/63)
**Author:** [@Karol](https://community.blokada.org/u/Karol)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2020, 7:13pm UTC](https://community.blokada.org/t/blokada-blocks-less-ads/63 "2020-06-16T19:13:18Z")
If you suspect that Blokada blocks less advertisements than earlier, please refresh your lists. To do it, open Blokada’s settings by swiping up tap on Ad blocking choose Ad blocking settings at the bottom of the sc… --- ## [I cannot start Blokada after I installed it](https://community.blokada.org/t/i-cannot-start-blokada-after-i-installed-it/64)
**Author:** [@Karol](https://community.blokada.org/u/Karol)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2020, 7:13pm UTC](https://community.blokada.org/t/i-cannot-start-blokada-after-i-installed-it/64 "2020-06-16T19:13:47Z")
There are two common causes for such a situation. First, please check if you have an active VPN connection and if so, its Always-on VPN option is enabled. To do it, go to the Settings of your phone go to Network & … --- ## [How to save Blokada's log for analysis](https://community.blokada.org/t/how-to-save-blokadas-log-for-analysis/75)
**Author:** [@Karol](https://community.blokada.org/u/Karol)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2020, 7:22pm UTC](https://community.blokada.org/t/how-to-save-blokadas-log-for-analysis/75 "2020-06-16T19:22:52Z")
Blokada writes a log file while it is running, saving the things that happen under the hood with the application. Sometimes you need this log file to see why the VPN is disconnected, why it drains your battery, how much … --- ## [Can I use tethering while I use Blokada?](https://community.blokada.org/t/can-i-use-tethering-while-i-use-blokada/77)
**Author:** [@Karol](https://community.blokada.org/u/Karol)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2020, 7:23pm UTC](https://community.blokada.org/t/can-i-use-tethering-while-i-use-blokada/77 "2020-06-16T19:23:27Z")
If you want to share your internet while Blokada is running, you might face connectivity issues. It is because manufacturers may disallow you to tether on your device while you are using the VPN API. It has historical r… --- ## [About the Android category](https://community.blokada.org/t/about-the-android-category/14)
**Author:** [@Karol](https://community.blokada.org/u/Karol)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2020, 2:38pm UTC](https://community.blokada.org/t/about-the-android-category/14 "2020-06-16T14:38:23Z")
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