How to block Chrome auto-update on Android

Unfortunately, new versions of apps are not always better and faster. That is why you may need to disable the updates of a specific app.

Note, that these steps are not a solution in any case. The guide can serve as only a temporary workaround. We don’t recommend neither blocking app updates nor using old app versions.

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HijackThis. How to use

What is HijackThis

HijackThis is a utility developed by Trend Micro which serves for malware detection and removal. Its number one purpose is to detect and remove browser-hijackers (intrusive self-launching web pages and pseudo search engines) from Chrome, Firefox, IE and other web browsers. 

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How to Set a Static IP-Address for Wi-Fi on Android 10, 9, 8

If you encounter problems while using DHCP (auto IP obtaining) on Android you might need to manually set a static IP-address. 

You may also decide to assign a static address to your Android phone if you want to use a specific IP on a Wi-Fi network but don’t want to set up the IP reservation on your access point or if you simply don’t have access to the router settings.

You can easily revert the network setting to its default state at any time and continue using DHCP.

Here is how to set a static IP-address on a phone or tablet running Android 10 and older versions.

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