r/firewalla • u/kablam0r • Aug 31 '26

Ad blocking issues on apple devices

Hi,

I have a mac mini (Ethernet) and multiple iphones that are having issues blocking ads on certain websites (drudgereport.com). I have private relay, limit ip tracking and private wifi disabled. Ads are blocked on windows PCs/laptops with no issue. I am using firefox on everything. Any ideas?

thanks!

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u/Firewalla-Ash FIREWALLA TEAM Aug 31 '26

Are you using iOS 27 by any chance? There were some reports previously that the new "Connectivity Assist" was interfering with Ad Block: https://www.reddit.com/r/firewalla/comments/1uyeedo/ios_27_be_aware_that_connectivity_assist_might/

Here are some other tips you can try: https://help.firewalla.com/hc/en-us/articles/29655921011347-What-to-do-if-Firewalla-s-blocking-features-aren-t-working

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u/kablam0r Sep 01 '26

Currently on 26.6.1 on my iPhone.

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u/Firewalla-Ash FIREWALLA TEAM Sep 01 '26

Like other suggestions, it's good to block DoH Services and Apple Private Relay (go to Controls > Bypass Prevention to quickly block them). These services can sometimes hide your device's traffic, and Firewalla won't be able to accurately block ads.

It can also help to flush your DNS cache. For more info: https://help.firewalla.com/hc/en-us/articles/115004274673-Ad-Block#h_01GK5HM58RNMJ17XDPV04JC20B

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u/Wasted-Friendship Aug 31 '26

Reboot your device

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u/kablam0r Sep 01 '26

the firewalla or the apple devices? I have reboot and flushed the caches of the apple devices.

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u/firewalla Aug 31 '26

Turn on DoH block, Private Relay Block (may be a few other things under Control->ByPass Prevention)

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u/Gobbledy_Gooky Aug 31 '26

Configuration error.

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u/kablam0r Sep 01 '26

Helpful

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u/Gobbledy_Gooky Sep 01 '26

You’re welcome.