yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] BSDgeek_Jake:
Must have update.

THIS IS A MUST HAVE.

EVERYONE SHOULD FLASH.

28 NOVEMBER 2013

Changelog:

1. Revised Sources.

2. Added many AD sources directly from Top used App, Recent Version. (Fac*b***,YouT**e,What*Ap*,Lin*,Bo*t,Dolp*i*,Phon*sky, and many more...)

3. Inclusion of User Requests.

4. Updated Malware Sources.

5. And Many More...

Download from Post #1.

ENJOY THE RELEASE.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] sharp87:
I'm enjoying your work in both irs and ad blocking.. keep it up :)

+1000000 thanks for u
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] miten_sheth:
Is there a way to flash it via TWRP?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] bombadier:
Thats what to do with the zip!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] miten_sheth:
But it says CWM.. Nothing has been mentioned abt TWRP..

:confused:
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] bombadier:
CWM/TWRP basically the same,The zip is flashed from recovery
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] BSDgeek_Jake:
Its Flashable in CWM and TWRP both. Supported.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] diegocampy:
Thanks for new release. The problem with this app is solved

Thanks
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] njfoses:
Links do not work on m.bestbuy.com due to the ad-blocking.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] 4Orr:
I found the "Shop All Doorbusters" on the mobile site didn't load on my end. On the full website, everything loaded fine.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] njfoses:
For me using chrome, none of the links work for me on the mobile site. As soon as i revert the host file all the links work.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] AphotiC^:
Mother of God! This hosts file is huge! Thanx [MENTION=4877037]BSDgeek_Jake[/MENTION] for this awesome work of yours. Now my droid is completely adfree, thanx to you ;) kudos!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] papachango:
I jast flashed the file (by TWRP) but the problem stil persist.

Thank you for suggestions!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] denfokas:
Good job! Thanks for hard work !!!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] paradoxiumwind:
I can't access the dolphin addon website either, I thought this script might be the issue.. sad to see there is not fix, does anyone know a quick way around it?

Edit: It also prevents the dolphin bookmark sync ability from connecting to google, it seems. what a shame.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] BSDgeek_Jake:
Let me chk...
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] xcharliemikex:
Flashed via CWM and all the usual ads I see we're blocked, but when I connected to my home Wi-Fi no pages would load. I searched this thread for the same issue but didn't find anything. Is there something I did wrong?

EDIT: Reflashed and all is well!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] qwerty9876:
hmm...the host file has "4chan.org" blocked

are they considered malware or advertisers?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] parker22:
Hi, guys!

I have htc butterfly s with unlocked bootloaders, root and busybox installed, but still S-ON. If I flash patched hostsfile from op via twrp, will it take effect or I`ll still have the old one?

Thanx for your reply in advance!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] karanrajpal14:
I'm still seeing ads on devhost. Could you have a look?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] BSDgeek_Jake:
Its considered AD source but i will remove it in upcoming release. Thanks for reminding me, i almost forgot.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] BSDgeek_Jake:
It is blocked but i promote dev-host so its in exclusion list for upcoming releases.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] BSDgeek_Jake:
Flashing and its working is Functional for WiFi or Mobile irrespective of service provider. Might be some ROM config which is preventing WiFi.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] karanrajpal14:
Oh alright! I don't mind some advertisements :D great job!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] davidben73:
Hey friends, is it fine if I use this with Crossbreeder?

thank you :victory:
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] BSDgeek_Jake:
Crossbreeder was Amazing but no more developed. Try testing and report. It will be helpful.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] smeejaytee:
Crossbreeder released an update a couple of days ago it is still being developed it's now open source take a look at the crossbreeder thread
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] BSDgeek_Jake:
Thanks for crossbreeder dev update. Hope the Dev will say some on compatability.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] imaconeheadXD:
To use this with CrossBreeder you need to flash this, then CrossBreeder, then boot into the system and navigate to /etc you will see a file "hosts.CBBAK", copy and paste into /etc/CrossBreeder/dnrd_root, then delete the "master" file and rename the "hosts.CBBAK" to "master", then reboot. I have been using the two together and it works great for me, using a Galaxy S3.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] BSDgeek_Jake:
May be some day i will develop and automate for 3rd party Apps or Functions. Users will get the comfort. Some day...
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Android_Raj:
Just one question how to uninstall if you don't want it at later stage.

Also is there a Toggle a way to switch it on and off
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] karanrajpal14:
There is a revert zip in the OP. Flash it.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] syamilrosham:
Hi, this doesn't seems to work for me. I'm running cyanogenmod 10.2 on galaxy nexus. Could it be because I used TWRP instead of CWM?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] meyerweb:
It works fine with TWRP.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] syamilrosham:
I've re-flashed it several times already, but same result. Even this page is full of ads as we speak lol...
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] John Kester:
Try restarting after each flash.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] JJEgan:
Might be the page .

I find no adblocking works on certain sites that are streaming live sport like cricfree.tv

Ad blockers work on windows/ firefox but not on Android .

cricfree.tv no ads windows full of ads on Android Tablet no matter the browser used .
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] amynjimmy:
Anyone have boot loop problems? I have been flashing this on my atrix 2 for a while and love it then all of the sudden with newest build I have run into problems. I just went thru a couple nights ago and had to reflash and fxz back to stock . Went and tried reflashing this again and same thing happened . I'll fxz again tonight.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] yavu:
I use Adblock Plus since some years. What is the difference / advantage / disadvante to this app here?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Rapsody10:
This is not an app is a host file
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] yavu:
OK Adblock also install host files. Anyway my questions are here.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Rapsody10:
You could say adblock loads the adds nd then block them with this the adds sites get blocked before reaching your device
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] yavu:
I don't believe that with adblock the will be loaded because I have madec tests with and without adblock, so there is a big difference on loading websites.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Rapsody10:
So if you "know" the answer why you bother asking the question

Have a nice day
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] yavu:
No I asked the diffrence between using adblock and this host files here,
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] numbawon:
This is the HOSTS file. Whenever your computer makes a connection it checks the hosts file first to see if it's a known address. Since Android is Linux based it very much has this functionality already but unless you are rooted you don't have access to this file to addresses to hosts file. That is how the ad block apps started, to fill the need for the lack of access. This doesn't require an app to run so does not use cpu/ram like an app does. Adblock is an application that duplicates the same process, so long as the app is running. Adversely you can use Adblock to use this list. Ultimately this hosts file takes the known malware address and points it to 127.0.0.1 or localhost, otherwise known as home. And since that address won't respond to that request, it gets dropped.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] eushaun99:
The difference is that this is one giant hosts file so it blocks more ads.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] numbawon:
You can have the adblock apps use this hosts file by the way. But no real point. The hosts file is a better solution hands down IMO.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] sharp87:
Ad block plus is good but it is an ram memory hogging app... Installed it yesterday and it took nearly 50 to 80 mb of ram usage ^o^ then I uninstalled it.. Its better to replace hosts file with MOA Ad block!!!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] BSDgeek_Jake:
Difference Between my MOD and Others...

Difference Between my MOD and Others...

Every MOD/App has some purpose and some usefulness, nothing is Good or Bad. Its the users Perspective and Need for something Better, Safe and Secure, Must have features and Easy to Use stuffs which makes this MOD the "Mother Of All ADBlocking".

1. Its a MOD. (requires 'root' to work)

2. This MOD never touches anything inside your Device other than 'hosts' file. (secure and clean)

3. This is no binary/executable but Plain TEXT. (secure and safe)

4. This is the ONLY MOD which includes Blocking of 'ADware/Bloatware/Malware/Spyware, ADs/Craps in Apps and PARTIALLY Virus/Trojan Sites/CallHomeApps' (you wont find any other MOD or App)

5. Updated frequently. (i mean very frequently, somtime weekly. Security First)

6. Accepts user requests as soon as possible. (users should be happy to use)

7. Not affected by Corporate Laws as i use the Unix Standards available to All. Its Free As Wind.

Read POST #1 for Details on this MOD.

ENJOY THE DIFFERENCE.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] beto0216:
will this work on 4.4?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] kantjer:
yes
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] yavu:
I can update host files very quickly and easy by the app adblock. How can I update the host file of this thread? Must I visit this thread or is there a faster way?

---------- Post added at 06:29 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:25 PM ----------

The app isn't running everytime in the background. Only if you start it for updating hosts you can see it in the background. Later by usage tge phone or restart you it isn't in ram.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] meyerweb:
Adblock and this both update the hosts file. Adblock normally runs in the background so it can check to see when updated host files need to be applied. You can add this file to adblock's host list, see the OP.

The biggest difference, as has been pointed out (See: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=48289074&postcount=927 ) is that this file blocks about 1000 times as many sites as the sources that adblock uses by default.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] AssailantLF@gmail.com:
So, does this automatically update? I would assume that it doesn't, and you should just check the thread every once and awhile to reflash an update, but I just wanted to make sure.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] meyerweb:
That's correct.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] beto0216:
sweet thanks!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] davidben73:
hello friends. I have flash this MOD. but still get ads in apps and games (ex: subway surf, vector, etc)

can you help me what to do?

thank you friends :highfive:
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] FlanjeUK:
Pay for the apps and games... ;)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] $îMpŁÿ_¢ØmPłİÇåŤęĎ:
Hey! I flashed it with twrp,it flashed successfully but didn't show anything after reboot & is not working
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] kantjer:
Thats the whole idea, that it doesn't show anything :laugh:
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] $îMpŁÿ_¢ØmPłİÇåŤęĎ:
Then how to set up??
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] kantjer:
There is nothing to set up, flashing it replaces the host file thats it.

Just test it and see if the ads are gone.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] $îMpŁÿ_¢ØmPłİÇåŤęĎ:
No! Ads are still there! I tested many apps &nothing changed with this
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Rapsody10:
Flash with cwm

Some times works better with it than with twrp

Raps
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] kantjer:
To check if the host file is flashed correct look at the size of the hosts file in system/etc, it should now be ~12.1MB
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] $îMpŁÿ_¢ØmPłİÇåŤęĎ:
Yes it is 12.1 mb, but it doesnt seem to work, I tried many apps.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] sonwon:
Did you reboot?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] $îMpŁÿ_¢ØmPłİÇåŤęĎ:
Yes
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] kantjer:
Then there is nothing else you can do. This is how all ad blockers work. If this doesn't work then others won't work either.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] $îMpŁÿ_¢ØmPłİÇåŤęĎ:
Sorry for comparison but adaway works very well! Though I wanted to try this one.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] enfxuevsi:
Your mod is beautiful :3. I once accidentally clicked an AD by accident trying to close it. It dialed a Premium Number and I got billed. That's not cool, or fair. Your mod provides safety, security and relaxation and I'll likely dump your changes into my windows HOSTS and get my machine in the same little safe zone as my phone. Thank you.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] sharp87:
[MENTION=4877037]BSDgeek_Jake[/MENTION] at last merged cb with ur ad blocking mod.. Thats too simple as i thought.. Forget about the pm;)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] ipushpeople:
It's a matter of personal taste. Both rock

---------- Post added at 05:30 AM ---------- Previous post was at 05:28 AM ----------

It's not automatic
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] paradoxiumwind:
Able to unblock the Dolphin Browser google sync / Dolphin addons pages? they 404 with this installed :(
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] meyerweb:
Try flashing again. No, it shouldn't be necessary, but when I flashed this last update it seemed like I was seeing a lot of ads. I flashed it again and all is well. No, it doesn't make sense and I can't explain it. But it will only take a couple of minutes to give it a shot.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] $îMpŁÿ_¢ØmPłİÇåŤęĎ:
Okay! Will try again.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] hawkerpaul:
Thank you for the latest update!

I'm still getting a few missing icon images in the play store. I assume its down to this host file

Example for my apps are:

My EE

Waze Social GPS Maps & Traffic

Android Forums

Dictionary.com

Google Gesture Search

Google Translate

Swype Keyboard

Titanium Backup Root

If I go into Play Store live wallpaper, the following are missing:

Koi Live Wallpaper

Christmas Live Wallpaper

3d Image Live Wallpaper

Blue Skies Live Wallpaper

etc.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] kantjer:
Just tried the following apps after flashing todays update and all icons are there.

Waze Social GPS Maps & Traffic

Swype Keyboard

Titanium Backup Root

I'm using Play Store 4.4.22
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] hawkerpaul:
Definitely not appearing for me. Tried a few reboots too just in case.

I'm on Play Store v4.5.10

(Like the new Xmas hat mate! :D)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] kantjer:
have you tried clearing play store cache
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] hawkerpaul:
No difference.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] kantjer:
Very strange, I haven't seen the missing icons problem for weeks now :confused:

I'm running out of ideas now.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] hawkerpaul:
I just copied a blank /system/etc/hosts

All the play store icons returned for me, so its definitely a domain in this host file that is getting blocked.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] kantjer:
Then the only thing I can think of is that depending of the source country a different host is being used.

EDIT: Try to remove this, worked for me in the past

127.0.0.1	gstatic.com
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] BSDgeek_Jake:
Solution to Google Playstore Icons

Guys. Please read Post#1. It clearly says that few icons and images from the PlayStore will/might be unavailable due to the fact that Go**le and probably Many Developers host there images/icons/media in these servers.

Solution: You can manually remove the 'gstatic.com (line 137439)' and 'csi.gstatic.com (line 87153)' and get all the icons back but this ALSO attract more ADs towards yourself.

Currently i dont exclude these domain because Go**le and Developers collect user stats and app reporting so its Better to be Safe and Secure than seeing few icons or images. Your Choice.

Cheers.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] kantjer:
Thanks for the detailed explanation and sorry for not reading post#1 :o
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] BSDgeek_Jake:
Thanks hawkerpaul for the feedbacks.

Kindly request you to cut paste the long list to text file and attach it to your post so that my thread is clean and clear for Cleaner Browsing Experience.

Thanks.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] hawkerpaul:
Hidden-Wrapped

Sorry Jake
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] mrjoy:
It blocks some flash player online videos, how to exclude or edit in hosts file to work desired videos?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] hawkerpaul:
depends entirely on what site(s) are hosting the videos.

Find that out, and manually remove the entry/entries from /system/etc/hosts.

However, you may get more ads creeping through because of it
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] ctraywick1:
Was using this before on jb and op says mods good till 4.3.. Tried searching and didn't see 4.4 kk mentioned so before I try to flash this is it compatible with kk roms as of yet?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] KonstiDee:
Working for me on 4.4 GPE.

Gesendet von meinem HTC One mit Tapatalk
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] itechengine:
Hi, I am using MIUI V3.12.7, i applied the latest ad block but it looks like not working anymore, can you suggest something?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] amazing 3D:
please add this to your Mod, i mean remove adds from this site http://www.tusfiles.net whenever i un check the box to download it starts to open some add sites.

Keep up the good work
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] sharp87:
Bsdgeek jake already added ad.directrev.com from tustfile.com to his latest ad blocking file but it seems ad blocking mod not working for oly this site
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] OneChaos:
I'm using this mod on my Nexus 4 running 4.4.2 and everything is great.

Sent from my Nexus 4
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] ebol94:
Works like a charm in SlimKat on Motorola Defy
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] sasot:
I'm late on the update. :D

Thanks! :good: better and better and better. :highfive:
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] karanrajpal14:
I'm seeing ads on mediafire. Have you whitelisted them?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] little-vince:
Re: Mother of All AD-BLOCKING - (28 March 2013) Extreme 'hosts' file 4 Ur Android Bab

It was already on 644, so I changed it to 444 (-r--r--r--), rebooted and it still had no effect.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Araltd:
Re: Mother of All AD-BLOCKING - (28 March 2013) Extreme 'hosts' file 4 Ur Android Bab

I have a question about using this (and other ad blockers) I get a lot of emails with links, and ad blockers seem to prevent me from opening links I want to open.

Newegg is one of the emails I get, and will sometimes click the link to view or even purchase items, but when ad blocking is active I am unable to click the links. I'm sure this one ones in the same way?

Is there a way around that problem?

Sent using T999 with DarthStalker ROM
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] BSDgeek_Jake:
Re: Mother of All AD-BLOCKING - (28 March 2013) Extreme 'hosts' file 4 Ur Android Bab

ADBlocking is always system-wide. It has only 2 states ON or OFF. my pacakge is always in ON state so maximum blocking. If you dont want such blocking flash the ADBlocking RESET and it will remove my package and allowing all links.

transported from XDA Premium over GalaxyS2
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] BSDgeek_Jake:
Re: Mother of All AD-BLOCKING - (28 March 2013) Extreme 'hosts' file 4 Ur Android Bab

hmmm... let me chk bk...

transported from XDA Premium over GalaxyS2
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] BSDgeek_Jake:
Re: Mother of All AD-BLOCKING - (28 March 2013) Extreme 'hosts' file 4 Ur Android Bab

Use 'Root Explorer' for all rooting functions. It has also got text editor else use 'sed' parameters from shell. You can also transfer hosts file to Ur PC and modify and transfer bk to Phone. Remember to set permissions.

Cheers.

transported from XDA Premium over GalaxyS2
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] ytt3r:
Wow. Wowow. This hosts file works magic. It blocks every single ad... and then some. Unfortunately, the "and then some" happens to be some of my most visited websites--reddit, for example. I see how you blocked ads using domains like ads.reddit.com, and for some reason it blocks all of reddit.com. I'm going to have to revert for now, excellent job with blocking so many ads, but the fact that 2/3 webpages that I visited just now were completely blocked was just a bit too much.

EDIT: This works on 4.2.2, I love it :D
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] BSDgeek_Jake:
Re: Mother of All AD-BLOCKING - (28 March 2013) Extreme 'hosts' file 4 Ur Android Bab

Thanks buddy. Let me know which site/s you want to unblock and i will validate n exclude them.

Stay tune for the Updates...

Cheers ;)

transported from Tapatalk over GalaxyS2
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] mdfzhi:
Re: Mother of All AD-BLOCKING - (28 March 2013) Extreme 'hosts' file 4 Ur Android Bab

Works like a charm. I'm using this as dnsmasq hosts file. Thanks :)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Araltd:
Re: Mother of All AD-BLOCKING - (28 March 2013) Extreme 'hosts' file 4 Ur Android Bab

I wish there was a way to bypass blocking on a per click basis.. Like hold volume up while clicking a hyperlink and it would allow that instance even if it were blocked via host file.

I'm sure that's not possible, but that feature would be awesome.

Sent using T999 with DarthStalker ROM