ReVanced/revanced-patches
Feb 2025 – Aug 2025
3 Months active
Languages Used
GradleJavaKotlinSmali
Technical Skills
Android DevelopmentPatchingReverse EngineeringSmaliBytecode Manipulation
Jasper Abbink
PROFILE
Jasper Abbink
Over three months, Alex contributed to the ReVanced/revanced-patches repository by engineering and maintaining ad-blocking and notification-enabling patches for the NU.nl Android app. He developed features such as ad removal and push notification support by manipulating Smali bytecode and leveraging reverse engineering techniques. Alex ensured ongoing compatibility by refactoring ad-blocking logic and updating hook targets as the app evolved, using Java and Kotlin for patch development. His work focused on seamless user experience, reducing ad exposure, and maintaining patch reliability across app updates. The depth of his contributions is reflected in robust compatibility handling and disciplined Git-based collaboration practices.
Overall Statistics
Feature vs Bugs
67%Features
Repository Contributions
3Total
Bugs
1
Commits
3
Features
2
Lines of code
397
Activity Months3
Your Network
27 people
Work History
August 2025
1 Commits
Aug 1, 20252025-08 Monthly Summary: Focused on maintaining ad-blocking integrity for the NU.nl patch in the Revanced suite while supporting rapid adaptation to app updates. Key features delivered: - NU.nl ad-blocking patch updated to be compatible with the latest app version (commit 1bb8c53ed308d5806963f297018b2e114d516888). Major bugs fixed: - Updated compatibility checks and hook targets to ensure ad-blocking remains effective with the latest app changes, reducing risk of regression. Overall impact and accomplishments: - Preserved a seamless ad-free user experience across app updates, lowering support burden and sustaining patch ecosystem reliability. - Demonstrated agility in patch maintenance and release readiness for the Revanced patches repository. Technologies/skills demonstrated: - Patch development and reverse-engineering of hook points - Version-aware compatibility logic and robust update handling - Git-based collaboration and contribution discipline
1 Commits
Aug 1, 20252025-08 Monthly Summary: Focused on maintaining ad-blocking integrity for the NU.nl patch in the Revanced suite while supporting rapid adaptation to app updates. Key features delivered: - NU.nl ad-blocking patch updated to be compatible with the latest app version (commit 1bb8c53ed308d5806963f297018b2e114d516888). Major bugs fixed: - Updated compatibility checks and hook targets to ensure ad-blocking remains effective with the latest app changes, reducing risk of regression. Overall impact and accomplishments: - Preserved a seamless ad-free user experience across app updates, lowering support burden and sustaining patch ecosystem reliability. - Demonstrated agility in patch maintenance and release readiness for the Revanced patches repository. Technologies/skills demonstrated: - Patch development and reverse-engineering of hook points - Version-aware compatibility logic and robust update handling - Git-based collaboration and contribution discipline
August 2025
May 2025
1 Commits • 1 Features
May 1, 2025In May 2025, delivered NU.nl Extension v11.3.0 compatibility and ad-blocking enhancements for ReVanced/revanced-patches. Updated ad-blocking logic for video pre-roll ads and adjusted JWPlayer fingerprint/configuration to improve ad removal effectiveness and compatibility with the latest app version. This work reduces user-visible ads and improves reliability during updates. No explicit major bugs recorded; focus was on feature delivery and maintainability.
May 2025
1 Commits • 1 Features
May 1, 2025In May 2025, delivered NU.nl Extension v11.3.0 compatibility and ad-blocking enhancements for ReVanced/revanced-patches. Updated ad-blocking logic for video pre-roll ads and adjusted JWPlayer fingerprint/configuration to improve ad removal effectiveness and compatibility with the latest app version. This work reduces user-visible ads and improves reliability during updates. No explicit major bugs recorded; focus was on feature delivery and maintainability.
February 2025
1 Commits • 1 Features
Feb 1, 2025February 2025 monthly summary for ReVanced/revanced-patches: Delivered two patches for the NU.nl app—'Hide ads' to remove advertisements and 'Spoof Certificate' to enable push notifications. Implemented under a single commit tying to issue #4368, improving user experience by reducing ad exposure and enabling essential notifications. No major bugs addressed this month. The work reinforces the patching framework, traceability, and maintainability.
1 Commits • 1 Features
Feb 1, 2025February 2025 monthly summary for ReVanced/revanced-patches: Delivered two patches for the NU.nl app—'Hide ads' to remove advertisements and 'Spoof Certificate' to enable push notifications. Implemented under a single commit tying to issue #4368, improving user experience by reducing ad exposure and enabling essential notifications. No major bugs addressed this month. The work reinforces the patching framework, traceability, and maintainability.
February 2025
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Quality Metrics
Correctness86.6%
Maintainability86.6%
Architecture80.0%
Performance86.6%
AI Usage26.6%
Skills & Technologies
Programming Languages
GradleJavaKotlinSmali
Technical Skills
Android DevelopmentBytecode ManipulationPatchingReverse EngineeringSmali
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