# Updates: Blokada 5.3 for Android & iOS, Blokada 4.8.5 for Android **URL:** \ **Category:** Announcements\ **Created:** [October 16, 2020, 7:15am UTC](https://community.blokada.org/t/updates-blokada-5-3-for-android-ios-blokada-4-8-5-for-android/5649 "2020-10-16T07:15:10Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Karol](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex017/user_avatar/community.blokada.org/karol/32/13_2.png) [@Karol](https://community.blokada.org/u/Karol)\ **Post date:** [October 16, 2020, 7:15am UTC](https://community.blokada.org/t/updates-blokada-5-3-for-android-ios-blokada-4-8-5-for-android/5649/1 "2020-10-16T07:15:10Z")
Hi everyone, I hope you are well! ### Blokada 5.3 As per our [release schedule](https://community.blokada.org/t/the-release-schedule-for-blokada-apps/3701/2), today we released Blokada 5.3: - Blokada 5.3 for Android → beta channel - Blokada 5.3 for iOS → sent to Apple for review (takes a few days) - Blokada 4.8.5 for Android → stable channel This release is my first attempt to address the battery issues some users are reporting with the v5 for Android. If you experience such problems, please report back how is it now, with the 5.3. We have also made some changes to DoH support, which will now allow to connect securily to more DoH supporting DNS servers, like Adguard. This also applies to Blokada 5.3 for iOS. Finally, as usual we updated the blocklists, and translations. This also applies to Blokada 4.8.5 for Android. More in [the changelog](https://community.blokada.org/t/blokada-changelog/149). Keep the feedback coming, and enjoy using Blokada! * * * Of course, Blokada 5 is still very new. If you experience any problems, share log with me at [hello@blokada.org](mailto:hello@blokada.org) and describe your problem. Blokada 4 will be available for a long time to come, and will receive updates. If you are new to our forum, here are some links, in case you want to know more about Blokada 5: - [Blokada 5 beta thread (and the roadmap)](https://community.blokada.org/t/blokada-5-for-android-beta/1941) - [Blokada 5 vs Blokada 5 Slim](https://community.blokada.org/t/whats-the-difference-between-blokada-and-blokada-slim/38) * * * Remember that using Blokada Plus or donating is what makes it possible for us to keep improving the app. Thanks! > ## [Tap to Donate](https://donorbox.org/blokada) > [Tap for more donate options](https://blokada.org/docs/donate.html) ---
**Author:** ![gurtej\_sidhu](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex017/user_avatar/community.blokada.org/gurtej_sidhu/32/1990_2.png) [@gurtej\_sidhu](https://community.blokada.org/u/gurtej_sidhu)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2020, 5:30pm UTC](https://community.blokada.org/t/updates-blokada-5-3-for-android-ios-blokada-4-8-5-for-android/5649/4 "2020-10-21T17:30:13Z")
Dear Sir Can you please advise me which app and how to block ads on android phillips TV and android MAG box thank you Peter ---
**Author:** ![tomash](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex017/user_avatar/community.blokada.org/tomash/32/26922_2.png) [@tomash](https://community.blokada.org/u/tomash)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2020, 3:00pm UTC](https://community.blokada.org/t/updates-blokada-5-3-for-android-ios-blokada-4-8-5-for-android/5649/5 "2020-10-22T15:00:54Z")
Hi! If you want to block ads on your TV please refer to our guide: > [@Blocking ads and tracking on AndroidTVs](https://community.blokada.org/t/blocking-ads-and-tracking-on-androidtvs/398): > > Blokada v4 is optimized to run on SmartTVs which have an OS based on Android. This includes Firestick TVs, Nvidea Shields, Android boxes, FireTV sticks… The only condition is that the TV supports VPN connections. This for example excludes all first generation Firestick TVs and FireTV Sticks. Installing Blokada If you want to install Blokada v4 either download it from [blokada.org](http://blokada.org) or search for it in your installer store. If none of these options are available to you because you’re using a Fi… ---
**Author:** ![Karol](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex017/user_avatar/community.blokada.org/karol/32/13_2.png) [@Karol](https://community.blokada.org/u/Karol)\ **Post date:** [October 23, 2020, 12:07pm UTC](https://community.blokada.org/t/updates-blokada-5-3-for-android-ios-blokada-4-8-5-for-android/5649/6 "2020-10-23T12:07:30Z")
As per schedule, I have just now released Blokada for Android v5.3.0 to stable channel. You should be receiving updates soon. Also, from now on Blokada 5 will have the DoH disabled by default. You can still enable it in settings. The reason is that we are not happy with the stability and battery use, and will investigate the matter further. ---
**Author:** ![Raphael](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex017/user_avatar/community.blokada.org/raphael/32/3947_2.png) [@Raphael](https://community.blokada.org/u/Raphael)\ **Post date:** [October 26, 2020, 10:51am UTC](https://community.blokada.org/t/updates-blokada-5-3-for-android-ios-blokada-4-8-5-for-android/5649/7 "2020-10-26T10:51:14Z")
Mesdames, Messieurs Et de nouveau, après le reset de mon portable, blokada 5.3 ne reconnaît pas mon appareil et n’active pas mon compte! Dans l’espoir d’une solution rapide, ma haute considération et remerciements anticipés. ---
**Author:** ![PrintableCharacter](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex017/user_avatar/community.blokada.org/printablecharacter/32/88_2.png) [@PrintableCharacter](https://community.blokada.org/u/PrintableCharacter)\ **Post date:** [October 26, 2020, 7:29pm UTC](https://community.blokada.org/t/updates-blokada-5-3-for-android-ios-blokada-4-8-5-for-android/5649/8 "2020-10-26T19:29:36Z")
Hi, Please contact the in-app support available in the Blokada Plus tab