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Updated ad blocking instructions

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@ -6,11 +6,11 @@ Instructions:
* Download/install the latest NetGuard version [from GitHub](https://github.com/M66B/NetGuard/releases)
* Enable the setting '*Filter traffic*' (always enabled on Android 5.0 or earlier)
* Enable the setting '*Block domain names*' (default enabled)
* Import or download [a hosts file](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hosts_(file)) using the appropriate option
* Import or download [a hosts file](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hosts_(file)) using the NetGuard settings
* Disable browser compression (Chrome: three dot menu > Settings > Data Saver > Off)
* Wait 10 minutes to let the Android DNS cache time out
* Test if it works by opening [this page](http://www.netguard.me/test)
* Enjoy ad blocking, but don't forget to support application developers
* Enjoy ad blocking, but don't forget to support application developers in other ways
Note that:
@ -19,13 +19,13 @@ Note that:
* YouTube ads are not domain based and cannot be blocked
* **ad blocking is not available when NetGuard was installed from the Play store!**
Which hosts (domains) will be blocked depends on the hosts file being used.
The NetGuard version from GitHub:
* is signed with the same signature as the version from the Play store, so any purchases will be restored
* will automatically notify you if there are updates (this can be switched off in the settings)
Which hosts (ad servers) will be blocked depends on the hosts file being used.
NetGuard provides the [StevenBlack hosts file](https://github.com/StevenBlack/hosts) download with the following additions:
* reports.crashlytics.com