Via Browser · Optimization Guide

Speed, unlocked.
A precision field guide to mastering ad-blocking, WebView flags, and privacy settings on Android.

Overview · Features · Design · Structure

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Overview

Via Browser is a fast micro-client, but its default configuration leaves significant performance on the table. This project is a six-part static guide that walks you through filter lists, WebView speed flags, privacy hardening, and testing methodology. No root, no developer background required.

Note

This is an independent field guide. It is not affiliated with the Via Browser development team.

Attribute	Value
Format	Dependency-free static HTML
Design system	"Pine & Bone" (warm editorial)
Setup time	10–15 minutes
Build step	None

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Features

Content

• Six-part guided setup: Filter lists → WebView flags → privacy → testing → troubleshooting → maintenance.
• Interactive progress tracking: Segmented six-step bar, progress ring, and persisted state.
• Persistent checklists: 21 items that survive page reloads via localStorage.
• One-tap copy: Filter-list URLs and WebView flags copy to clipboard instantly.

Craft

• Tokenized design system: Fluid type scale, 4 px spacing grid, three-theme palette (light / dark / print).
• Scrollspy sidebar: Desktop sidebar with mobile chip navigation fallback.
• Accessibility: WCAG-AA contrast, prefers-reduced-motion support, full keyboard navigation.

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Design System — "Pine & Bone"

A warm-paper editorial system with deep pine green as the working accent and amber reserved for warnings. Numbers are set in a monospace with tabular figures everywhere data appears.

Role	Face	Notes
Display / headlines	Fraunces	opsz 120–144, WONK 1
Body / UI	Inter	15–16 px, 1.65–1.7 line height
Data / code	JetBrains Mono	Tabular numerals

Token	Light	Dark	Use
--paper	#f3efe6	#141613	Page background
--pine	#2f5d4e	#7cc3a4	Accent, progress
--amber	#96601e	#d9a05b	Warnings

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Repository Structure

via-browser-optimization-guide/
├── index.html          ← content + inline SVG icon sprite
├── favicon.svg
├── og-image.png        ← social preview card
├── .nojekyll           ← serve assets as-is on GitHub Pages
└── assets/
    ├── css/style.css   ← design system (19 documented sections)
    └── js/main.js      ← 12 behavior modules, zero dependencies

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_{Designed & tuned by Noushad M. · © 2026}