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Yeah, in this context "ADB" refers to "apk database", not "adblock" file, which is confusing, but unavoidable.

In any case, the ADB block errors are induced (almost always) by an uninitialized variable, the fix for which just got into upstream a day ago, so it might be a few weeks before it appears in OpenWrt (https://gitlab.alpinelinux.org/alpine/apk-tools/-/commit/42f159e67bafe1dad16839c0c0a005b5e89487ba). And like @dave14305 said, it's sporadic, so usually just re-running the command will work.

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Just FYI, I've pushed a new adblock release 4.5.1-2 plus cgi bugfix in master and 25.12 branch:

It includes a new firewall feature called "Remote DNS Allow (Temporary MAC‑Based Bypass)" which will hopefully significantly increase your partner's acceptance of an ad blocker ... :wink:

Configuration in LuCI (on the existing firewall tab):

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The QRCode could be used to transfer the Remote Access URL (a lightweight cgi script) easily to your mobile/tablet.

Remote Access UI examples:
Main page (before granting short‑term access):

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Main page (after granting short‑term access):

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One of the error screens on mobile:

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Have fun with this new feature! :slight_smile:
Dirk

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But I am eplicitly using it to stop my partner from visiting some (shopping) sites so please remove this feature :rofl:

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ahahaha :rofl: :joy: :rofl: :joy: :rofl: :joy:

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Hey, I think I've found a bug, opened an issue:

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Thanks, that has been already fixed in latest adblock.

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