
Worked on the ReVanced/revanced-patches repository, delivering and maintaining ad-blocking and notification-enabling patches for the NU.nl Android app. Developed features such as ad removal and push notification enablement by manipulating bytecode and modifying Smali code, ensuring compatibility with evolving app versions. Applied reverse engineering techniques to update hook points and compatibility checks, preserving patch effectiveness across updates. Used Java, Kotlin, and Smali to implement and refactor ad-blocking logic, including adjustments for video pre-roll ads and JWPlayer integration. Focused on maintainability and traceability, consolidating changes into clear commits and reducing regression risk while supporting a seamless user experience.
2025-08 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
2025-08 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
In 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.
In 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 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 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.

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