ads in New UI | Black Ad placeholder. #150

amd64fox · 2021-04-21T14:42:46Z

I still see an empty ad block, am I the only one?

Screenshots

UPD. Also fixed here SPOTX

ronny941 · 2021-04-21T22:59:43Z

yes it is true there is the bar where the ads of spotify should appear but although there is it is blocked thanks to blockthespot and the songs work I hope you can remove it completely but everything works and nothing has appeared

ryzenblue · 2021-04-25T19:48:41Z

I have a workaround that works for now.

Navigate to %APPDATA%/Spotify/Apps. Here you will find xpui.spa, make a copy of this file so that you have a backup.
Rename xpui.spa to xpui.zip and open the zip. Within the zip, there will be xpui.css, extract this file.
Open the extracted file with a text editor and search for .b2731cdeb97c1f6a4cf5caa44e943acb-scss. This is the css selector of the ad banner div.
For this selector, change the display:flex to display:none, save the file, drop it back in the zip to replace the original xpui.css.
Change the extension from xpui.zip to xpui.spa

The div selector did not change even after I reinstalled, so I'm guessing it should be the same for everybody.

amd64fox · 2021-04-25T20:03:26Z

I have a workaround that works for now.

it worked for me, thank you so much)

ronny941 · 2021-04-25T21:51:09Z

this fix will it be added to blockthespot?
thank you in advance

Nuzair46 · 2021-04-27T06:01:21Z

@ronny941 if those files are not changed everytime after a new update, it will be added.

ronny941 · 2021-04-30T10:19:05Z

@ronny941 if those files are not changed everytime after a new update, it will be added.

the new update of spotify is now out
but I can't tell you if the fix works completely you wait the user who gave you this fix

amd64fox · 2021-04-30T10:26:11Z

the new update of spotify is now out
but I can't tell you if the fix works completely you wait the user who gave you this fix

files change, so this method is unlikely to be added to BTS

ronny941 · 2021-04-30T11:37:01Z

the new update of spotify is now out
but I can't tell you if the fix works completely you wait the user who gave you this fix

files change, so this method is unlikely to be added to BTS

ok I understand so you have to edit that file every time
because with every update of spotify the files change because it puts its originals back
just like when blockthespot has to be reapplied for the same reason

amd64fox · 2021-05-01T08:56:11Z

Maybe it will help yet, in the xpui.js file you need to find this e=>e.ads.leaderboard. and replace Enabled with Disabled, after which the empty block disappears. Also in this file, I was able to find a line to remove the "Upgrade" button, but as I understand it, the problem above persists and this method cannot be added to BTS.

ronny941 · 2021-05-01T10:19:33Z

Maybe it will help yet, in the xpui.js file you need to find this e=>e.ads.leaderboard. and replace Enabled with Disabled, after which the empty block disappears. Also in this file, I was able to find a line to remove the "Upgrade" button, but as I understand it, the problem above persists and this method cannot be added to BTS.

I can understand it because the files change with every spotify update and therefore it is impossible to always add these changes to blockthespot

Kibakus · 2021-05-01T13:28:54Z

Hello everyone, maybe my script on Python will help someone. He removes the button and "Empty AD Block" (Alpha UI).
Not advertising

EXE - file start even if you don't have python :)
PY - file requires Python and need only for viewing code.

I would like the author to embed it or make his own workaround :)

Sruko · 2021-05-01T18:07:37Z

Use Block_BannerOnly = 0 if you use 1 you will see ad banner placeholder because patch is not being applied.

Nuzair46 · 2021-05-01T20:49:34Z

@Kibakus good job on the python script.
But I don't think it will be added to BTS. Because, BTS already blocks the Black AD Block element. Its just only the New Alpha UI That has the bug. Which will be fixed eventually.

@Sruko Block_BannerOnly is only for Spotify Premium Users.

Sruko · 2021-05-01T21:21:44Z

@Kibakus good job on the python script.
But I don't think it will be added to BTS. Because, BTS already blocks the Black AD Block element. Its just only the New Alpha UI That has the bug. Which will be fixed eventually.

@Sruko Block_BannerOnly is only for Spotify Premium Users.

That doesn't matter at all, if you enable it the banner code is not run even if you are not premium. You need to disable it or you will continue to see ads.

See blockthespot_log.txt

GetModuleInformation OK!
main process#1 - patch failed! < old spotify, will always fail on new version
main process#2 - patch success! < new spotify
Mhook_SetHook - getaddrinfo success!

Nuzair46 · 2021-05-01T21:24:33Z

@Sruko BTS normally removes the banner for free users without editing the config. I think in the new UI banner is not being blocked correctly.

Sruko · 2021-05-01T21:26:39Z

@Sruko BTS normally removes the banner for free users without editing the config. I think in the new UI banner is not being blocked correctly.

You can easily test it yourself, if the code as is isn't already clear. If the option is enabled the process will not get patched with the banner removal, and thus you will continue to see it + ads. The current version of BTS already works on new Spotify.

For example you can see that this person had it enabled and saw ads too.
#152 (comment)

RichardLeblanc · 2021-05-03T07:59:01Z

Maybe it will help yet, in the xpui.js file you need to find this e=>e.ads.leaderboard. and replace Enabled with Disabled, after which the empty block disappears. Also in this file, I was able to find a line to remove the "Upgrade" button, but as I understand it, the problem above persists and this method cannot be added to BTS.

Can you telll which is the line in this file to remove the upgrade button?
Thanks in advance

amd64fox · 2021-05-03T11:11:57Z

@RichardLeblanc
need to find and delete this createElement(pu,{onClick:C,className:gu.Z.UpgradeButton}),i().

Sruko · 2021-05-03T15:46:56Z

Ok my bad, seems there was some inconsistency on my side in terms of Spotify rollout, now the banner actually shows but ads are blocked, the current workaround editing xpui to hide it and patching Spotify directly ("00 83 C4 08 84 C0 0F 84 E5" to "00 83 C4 08 84 E4 0F 84 E5") or via hook to block ads work.

Sruko · 2021-05-03T18:40:31Z

The leaderboard can also be removed with this as alternative in xpui.js
adsEnabled:!0 to adsEnabled:!1

Nuzair46 · 2021-05-03T18:53:40Z

Please respect the issue title before posting a comment. Create issue if yours is new or post them on their respective open issues.
Please don't try to deviate from the title.

Upgrade button issues/patches goes to #83. The black ad placeholder for Alpha UI is a known bug and will be fixed in time.
For further discussions related to this thread other than possible fixes not mentioned here, use discord.

mrpond · 2021-05-04T03:47:04Z

Ok my bad, seems there was some inconsistency on my side in terms of Spotify rollout, now the banner actually shows but ads are blocked, the current workaround editing xpui to hide it and patching Spotify directly ("00 83 C4 08 84 C0 0F 84 E5" to "00 83 C4 08 84 E4 0F 84 E5") or via hook to block ads work.

I had hard time finding this, wow. thank for this. I will test it and will patch it into source if this work !!!

good job!

mrpond · 2021-05-04T12:10:28Z

@Sruko ("00 83 C4 08 84 C0 0F 84 E5" to "00 83 C4 08 84 E4 0F 84 E5")
I can't find it, where do I suppose to look at?

Sruko · 2021-05-04T13:03:33Z

This is just your existing patch for Alpha with a small change, it only blocks ads but will not remove the new empty banner at the bottom because it's now handled different.
What i changed is that instead of jumping, it changes to 'test AH, AH' instead of AL, AL, it's a simpler one byte patch.

To patch out the new banner from Spotifty.exe in Alpha is going to be a lot more involved tracing down.

mrpond · 2021-05-10T14:36:17Z

that right more tracing down.
I don't want to patch 'libcef.dll' yet

SaberAkiyama · 2021-05-18T01:47:38Z

Hi. I have some a problem. I use BlockTheSpot with Spicetify-CLI it's a custom theme version of Spotify, but the ads is popped up. Because version 2.1.0 in Spicetify-CLI has changed XPUI script on Spotify Apps folder from .spa to folder. I'd try to replace BlockTheSpot in the latest release, but it didn't work properly.

noxan-dev · 2021-08-18T15:53:51Z

I have a workaround that works for now.

Navigate to %APPDATA%/Spotify/Apps. Here you will find xpui.spa, make a copy of this file so that you have a backup.

Rename xpui.spa to xpui.zip and open the zip. Within the zip, there will be xpui.css, extract this file.

Open the extracted file with a text editor and search for .b2731cdeb97c1f6a4cf5caa44e943acb-scss. This is the css selector of the ad banner div.

For this selector, change the display:flex to display:none, save the file, drop it back in the zip to replace the original xpui.css.

Change the extension from xpui.zip to xpui.spa

The div selector did not change even after I reinstalled, so I'm guessing it should be the same for everybody.

The new class is .snMc3rl8H2pM9cqkTpQ6. Just follow the same instructions but instead of .b2731cdeb97c1f6a4cf5caa44e943acb use the new class

Haider-kun · 2021-08-19T06:23:09Z

Thanks @noxan-dev

Araxeus · 2021-08-22T09:28:31Z

The easiest way for me is editing xpui.js while keeping in mind that x can change between patches:
function(x){return x.ads.leaderboard.isEnabled} to function(x){return x.ads.leaderboard.isDisabled}

and for deleting the upgrade button:
DELETE createElement(Xx,{onClick:x,className:Xx.x.UpgradeButton}),x().

Patch to remove ad placeholder. Temporary solution for #150

Nuzair46 · 2021-08-24T08:57:57Z

The latest commit on the BlockTheSpot.bat will remove this placeholder.
Its an Experimental feature thanks to @compilerdeceiver397 .

Deagan · 2021-09-01T20:28:55Z

Was there a way I could auto-confirm the (Y/N) prompt, so that it removes the ad placeholder without having to confirm each start-up? I've attempted to do so through the .bat myself, without success. 😅

noxan-dev · 2021-09-01T20:45:51Z

Was there a way I could auto-confirm the (Y/N) prompt, so that it removes the ad placeholder without having to confirm each start-up? I've attempted to do so through the .bat myself, without success. 😅

if you download the latest .bat this prompt was added.

Deagan · 2021-09-01T20:51:35Z

Was there a way I could auto-confirm the (Y/N) prompt, so that it removes the ad placeholder without having to confirm each start-up? I've attempted to do so through the .bat myself, without success. 😅

if you download the latest .bat this prompt was added.

Yes, but I would like it to auto-start Spotify without having to type Y/N? Was this possible?

Nuzair46 · 2021-09-02T01:15:22Z

@Deagan You only have to use the bat file once. Then you can normally start Spotify.

voltrare · 2021-09-13T11:11:14Z

Im not using the script because im installing with scoop
I don't know if its only me but changing the xpui.js makes spotify slow/ not responsive (by directly editing xpui.js)
But changing the only the xpui.css does not give that problem

Araxeus · 2021-09-13T13:40:38Z

I don't know if its only me but changing the xpui.js makes spotify slow/ not responsive (by directly editing xpui.js)
But changing the only the xpui.css does not give that problem

Anyone else experiencing this?
Works fine for me

Nuzair46 · 2021-09-13T16:37:12Z

@voltrare @Araxeus No. The change in xpui.js will not impact performance as it is just a simple toggle rather than having a long function to do complex stuff.

voltrare · 2021-09-13T16:56:45Z

I understand, its just it happens like that for me even after reboot and changing back to default value returns the state (not laggy)
maybe its because Im using scoop

LYNK-INCUU · 2021-09-16T09:29:14Z

I have a workaround that works for now.

Navigate to %APPDATA%/Spotify/Apps. Here you will find xpui.spa, make a copy of this file so that you have a backup.

Rename xpui.spa to xpui.zip and open the zip. Within the zip, there will be xpui.css, extract this file.

Open the extracted file with a text editor and search for .b2731cdeb97c1f6a4cf5caa44e943acb-scss. This is the css selector of the ad banner div.

For this selector, change the display:flex to display:none, save the file, drop it back in the zip to replace the original xpui.css.

Change the extension from xpui.zip to xpui.spa

The div selector did not change even after I reinstalled, so I'm guessing it should be the same for everybody.

This file is completely empty for me it's literally 22bytes

voltrare · 2021-09-17T04:38:29Z

@ZeldrexK0DE try to reinstall

hyoretsu · 2021-10-08T02:05:27Z

The latest .bat should close this issue, no? Though I'd also add a warning telling people to download it in case they want to remove the empty banner. (I always wanted to, but I had no idea the script also did that)

jimmysofat6864 · 2021-11-22T07:26:28Z

I have a workaround that works for now.

Navigate to %APPDATA%/Spotify/Apps. Here you will find xpui.spa, make a copy of this file so that you have a backup.

Rename xpui.spa to xpui.zip and open the zip. Within the zip, there will be xpui.css, extract this file.

Open the extracted file with a text editor and search for .b2731cdeb97c1f6a4cf5caa44e943acb-scss. This is the css selector of the ad banner div.

For this selector, change the display:flex to display:none, save the file, drop it back in the zip to replace the original xpui.css.

Change the extension from xpui.zip to xpui.spa

The div selector did not change even after I reinstalled, so I'm guessing it should be the same for everybody.

The new class is .snMc3rl8H2pM9cqkTpQ6. Just follow the same instructions but instead of .b2731cdeb97c1f6a4cf5caa44e943acb use the new class

I'm editing the xpui file on Mac so it should be the same thing but I don't know what class the upgrade button is called. Do you know what it's called? I can locate the height:106px so that's no problem. Just trying to see how I can remove the upgrade button.

XdekHckr · 2021-11-28T16:21:45Z

Just use windows "host" entries to block ads and this bug should not appear (i think)

amitkuliyal · 2021-12-15T16:16:41Z

latest version of Spotify is now showing adds, no update to this project from quite some time, this the project still alive?

Araxeus · 2021-12-15T17:08:36Z

latest version of Spotify is now showing adds, no update to this project from quite some time, this the project still alive?

It works perfectly for me 😮

Nuzair46 · 2022-01-20T16:36:19Z

Closing this as its almost 9 months old and a workaround is available with auto installer.

hemtopo · 2022-07-26T21:34:34Z

hi, the file was work excellent, but now I have the following error message:

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En línea: 1 Carácter: 85

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- FullyQualifiedErrorId : WebCmdletWebResponseException,Microsoft.PowerShell.Commands.InvokeWebRequestCommand

Thanks for your help

JuanBetto · 2022-07-31T05:30:54Z

There is any solution for remove "Upgrade" bottom?

NguyenASang · 2022-07-31T06:11:17Z

@JuanBetto I tested on my Window 11 with Spotify ver 1.1.91.824.g07f1e963 and everything works perfectly (Upgrade button and Ads have been removed)

JuanBetto · 2022-07-31T07:05:14Z

@JuanBetto I tested on my Window 11 with Spotify ver 1.1.91.824.g07f1e963 and everything works perfectly (Upgrade button and Ads have been removed)

Yeah, but my friend activity is hidden :/, that's normal?

NguyenASang · 2022-07-31T10:59:55Z

@JuanBetto
I think you disabled this one

To show "Friend activity" you need to enable that option.

In case you don't know where is that option:

Click your profile in the top right of the screen then Choose "Settings"
Scroll down to "Display" and you will see that button then enable it to show "Friend activity"

Nuzair46 added the bug Something isn't working label Apr 21, 2021

mrpond added the help wanted Extra attention is needed label Apr 21, 2021

amd64fox mentioned this issue Apr 25, 2021

remove "UPGRADE" button #83

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Nuzair46 changed the title ~~ads in New UI~~ ads in New UI | Black Ad placeholder. May 3, 2021

imloualvaro mentioned this issue Aug 21, 2021

Home page doesn't load and blank block with 1.1.66.578 AnanthVivekanand/spotify-adblock#41

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dubiousconst282 mentioned this issue Aug 24, 2021

Patch to remove ad placeholder #209

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Nuzair46 added a commit that referenced this issue Aug 24, 2021

[skip ci] Merge pull request #209 from compilerdeceiver397/master

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Patch to remove ad placeholder. Temporary solution for #150

Nuzair46 added a commit that referenced this issue Aug 24, 2021

[skip ci] added notes for #150

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Nuzair46 closed this as completed Jan 20, 2022

ads in New UI | Black Ad placeholder. #150

ads in New UI | Black Ad placeholder. #150

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