If your legitimate trial didn’t activate or you believe you should still have access (e.g., reinstalling on a new device), try these steps:
A: No. Android trials are tied to your Google Account ID, not local storage. Resetting is nearly impossible without rooting your phone.
AdGuard is one of the best system-wide ad blockers available. However, the full “Premium” trial typically lasts only 14 days. Once it expires, you lose features like HTTPS filtering, Stealth Mode, and custom filter lists.
Many users ask: “Can I reset the trial to get full features again?” adguard reset trial full
The short answer: Yes, but it’s not as simple as reinstalling.
Below are the most effective methods for resetting the AdGuard trial on Windows and Android (root and non-root).
Let’s be clear: Resetting a trial ad infinitum is a violation of AdGuard’s EULA (End User License Agreement) . Section 4.2 of their license states: If your legitimate trial didn’t activate or you
"The Trial Period is limited to one installation per household. Attempts to circumvent the Trial Period limitations through technical means constitute a breach of this agreement."
While no one has been sued for resetting a $20 software trial, AdGuard has the right to:
Furthermore, if you are using AdGuard for business purposes (e.g., on a work laptop), resetting a trial is considered software piracy under copyright law in the EU and US. Let’s be clear: Resetting a trial ad infinitum
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How it works: Older guides suggest deleting specific registry keys such as HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\AdGuard or HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\AdGuard.
Veracity: Partially outdated. AdGuard versions 7.x and earlier were vulnerable to registry deletion. However, as of version 7.18+ (late 2024/early 2025), AdGuard stores trial expiration data in two places: the registry and an encrypted .dat file inside %ProgramData%\AdGuard. Deleting only the registry will re-install the trial, but the app silently re-locks after 24 hours when it cross-references the hidden file.