yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] lowpro3210:
@BSDgeek_Jake

If it's not too much to ask for, could you please add blockage to the AD that shows up on the top of sprint visual voice mail in the next release?

Thanks
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] ramkrsn:
copy and change permission

even if you check the zip.... it has the host file simply extract it on a computer and copy it to the folder change the permissions and done... i follow that and it has worked wonders for me....
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] BSDgeek_Jake:
Update: 27 January 2014

THIS RELEASE IS OPTIMIZED BASED ON FRIENDLY AND HYBRID.

Changelog:

1. Top 70 Mobile AD Platfo*m Blo*king.

2. Malware Blocking Database Updated.

3. Inclusion of Many user requests (Restored Goo**e Pla* Store Images, Possiblly Blocked Spri*t VV Ma*l, Blocked many FileSharing Ads, blah blah blah..).

4. CWM Corrections, i hope this time it works ;)

5. And the things i missed or forgot to write...

DOWNLOAD NOW !
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] chrisch91:
I don't know why, but also the new zip isn't blocking ads for example in torrent.to.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] ramkrsn:
done and loving it

done as always perfect and rocking... again the manual method... works great for me... thanks bro...
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] BSDgeek_Jake:
Hi chrisch91, Please understand the purpose. The main purpose of this MOD is to Block ADs not Complete Eradication. Most of Them will be Blocked but Few Will still be there and over period of time There will be More and More and More... and thats How the Story goes. Thats Y the updates are rolled out every few days or weeks. Please Read Post #1 for more info. :good:
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] kantjer:
Thanks again for the update. I'm still missing Icons in GPlay.

For example this and this app are missing there icon in GPlay.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Primokorn:
From 15Mb to 10Mb... Restoring GG Play Store images is the reason?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] sonwon:
Can someone test and see if they can get to www.foxnews.com. It appears broke to me.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Primokorn:
Sorry for the thanks ?

No problem here for this website (chrome beta and aosp browser )
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] sonwon:
And you are using AD-BLOCKING file?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] frankcck:
No problem as well in chrome. Both mobile and desktop mode.

ViperOne @ HTC One
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] sonwon:
Okay, thank you, must just be my device, now I have to figure out why. It is only one device, the other ones on my network not using AD-BLOCKING are working fine. I only have AD-BLOCKING on the one device, the other is a PC. I'll not hijack this thread any more for my problem.

EDIT: in case this comes up again in the future, apparently the problem was from a DNS error. If it happens to you don't freak just wait a few hours, 2-4 to see if the problem resolves itself.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] asmaron:
Sorry, that is not working for me... flashing the 27/01.zip is "aborted" with the message "E:Error in /sdcard/versionblablafile.zip (status 0) Installation aborted."

Flashing the 07/01 Version does work well.

Don't know why is that. Can anyone confirm this issue with the 27/01 Version?

Regards,

Asmaron
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Primokorn:
It can help you so here is the MD5 checksum (today's Hybrid version) : a8905c8539bbf628d58d444c571c3a29
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] BSDgeek_Jake:
ha ha ha... that was funny. Well... it's not like that. This release is Super Optimized and that's the reason. Cheers.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] ACHILLES R32:
Same here , I'm missing about 7-10 icons. Reinstalled Jan7 zip everything works.

Sent from my Nexus 5
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] ICavalera:
Solved!

Sent by Neatrom 6.3 @ Boeffla Kernel 5.1
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] hawkerpaul:
Same for me. I had quite a few missing, so reverted back to 7th Jan.

One of my examples that was missing was Android Lost
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] kantjer:
Found the offender, remove "lh5.ggpht.com" from the list.

I now have all icons in GPlay :laugh:
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] hawkerpaul:
I can confirm this works. Thanks mate

:D
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] kantjer:
It was actually fairly easy to find it. Just open an app without the icon in GPlay on your PC. In Chrome right click on the Icon and "Inspect Element" will give you the link. And both my example apps as well as yours all had there icons stored on lh5.ggpht.com.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] lowpro3210:
thank you OP for another GREAT release; unfortunately ads are still displayed in sprint visual voice mail-please do not give up; I know you will eventually get it within time. :):good:
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] mickael.webmaster:
You can make a version for 2.3 + plz.....
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] PiggyFlooper:
Can this be blocked?

Sent from above using Tapatalk Xparent Blue
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] 2545:
Do you use root Explorer and change the line item from the hosts file? Please explain how you did that. I'm on Android 4.3.

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I317
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Kocane:
If anyone cares, Skype ads should be coming from mobileads.msn.com ... Couldn't really find any other answers for this.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] dany20mh:
Easy way is edit the file on your computer and then move it to your phone and replace it at system/etc/ and you will be fine.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] pemell:
I can't seem to update with adaway. It fc some time into the parsing process. Why is this happening? I want to use adaway cause I have some local sources I need to use besides this awesome thing.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] kantjer:
Your phone doesn't have enough free memory to process the large host file in AdAway
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] pemell:
Thanks for your reply. I'm on a note 2, which you think would have what it takes, but I guess not.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] s--c:
Just keep trying I have to try like 3x for it to work.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] guycan:
Same here also rebooted after 2 try then it updated

SGNote2
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] mickael.webmaster:
Nobody wants to answer me ? Can you continue the project on 2.3 :confused:
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] guycan:
If ther were an answer someone would have

SGNote2
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] BSDgeek_Jake:
Since 2.3x and 3.x is considered by me as EOL. No more support. But still you can use the existing hosts to older siblings.

Just copy paste from Root Explorer. But stay Warned that there will be some or heavy memory consumption. Cheers.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] mickael.webmaster:
What's EOL ? For the memory I have seen on the previous version (November).. Thx man :good:
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] ramkrsn:
End Of Life
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] GermainZ:
Guys, please keep this thread free from useless posts that contain nothing except ':p' and ':D' or even 'thanks' - use the thanks button if you want to say so, and don't post if you have nothing useful to post. I've cleaned the last few posts because of this.

Thanks!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] ICavalera:
Hello dev

I'm trying to use this app from a website that I use

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=tv.wareztuga.player

But I think that your file seems to block it.

Try on pc and everything is working. I have installed the latest version of your work.

Can you give a look in to it?

Sent by Neatrom 6.3 @ Boeffla Kernel 5.1
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] iOStoAndroid:
Hello

is it possible to exclude

*.medscape.com

otherwise the Medscape app cannot update it's reference

Thanks
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] [V]endetta:
carbon 4.4 kk

Flashed to carbon kk roms..but seems didnt block any ads..works perfectly on my stock rom

Nexus 4

Any ideas?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Primokorn:
With Chrome? Because ads aren't blocked with Chrome and Chrome beta browsers.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] myrigon:
Ads are blocked for me on chrome beta. You've just got to make sure you switch off the compression and preloading options.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] ICavalera:
Can you help me on this?

I flashed the disabled zip that you give and everything did work.

Maybe you could give me the name of the ip, then I can edit the file.

Sent by Neatrom 6.4 @ Boeffla Kernel 5.2b1
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] niko22225:
I want to ask about RAM I have only 512 mb but its dual memory + dual channel. I am not expert into this so I just want to ask if that makes any change in compability. Thanks
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] JJEgan:
POST 2
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] ICavalera:
Made some tests...

With 12 December zip the app works OK. The funny thing is that don't show any ads.

But...

With 24 and 27 January can't open the app... Giving network error.

Even YouTube on mobile data doesn't open with the latest update.

Can you give me the hosts that you updated so I can delete the one that turns the app useless?

Sent by Neatrom 6.4 @ Boeffla Kernel 5.2b1
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] iOStoAndroid:
EDIT: sorted
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] ViruuZ:
Will this work with PhilZ Touch? And will it work together with Adaway? :silly:
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Tyrion666:
You have to add an additional link to your list of host sources. Read the original post, it's in there.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] z-vet:
It works with PhilZ touch.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] kantjer:
If it will work or not depends on your phones available memory.

On my S4 it works, but on the S2 it doesn't.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] hawkerpaul:
Are you getting missing icons with the 6th Feb release mate?

I'm getting it on Android Lost and SuperSU again.

Strangely, these reference images in lh5.ggpht.com (going by the "Inspect Element" trick) but lh5.ggpht.com isn't in this version of the hosts file

Answers on a postcard please!

:D
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] kantjer:
as you wish :p
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] hawkerpaul:
Very good! like it mate!

Odd this. Android lost and SuperSU both reference lh5.ggpht.com for its play store image, and its definitely not in this hosts file, but no cigar!

Hang about. I'm a bit confused now....

just reboot, and Android Lost and SuperSU icons are now showing.

However, some others are now missing (eg. Doctionary.com, Google Translate)

These reference their images at lh3.ggpht.com, which is not in the hosts file neither!

Flashed 27th Jan version (minus lh5.ggpht.com) which was 100% fine, this now shows NO IMAGES!

Edit: Strange indeed. I manually removed hosts then flashed 6th Feb again, and its all working now. :good:

Curiously, hosts permissions is now rwx r-x r-x (instead of rw- r-- r-- which the updater-script should have set it to) so perhaps no blocking is now taking place.

Edit: Manually set permissions to rw- r-- r--, and its still working.

I've no idea whats going on. :)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Spiricore:
Thank you for optimizing and fixing medscape, play store icons and skype. Been doing those manually in the past. Really appreciate your work and have a great vacation (whether it's from the project or actual vacation :p)!!

EDIT: Would anyone happen to know the address for the ads in Sprint's Visual Voicemail app?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] sonwon:
This link doesn't work correctly, the slide show is blocked with the ads or I am doing something wrong.

http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/slid...p=HPBucket#/slide/1918-ford-model-t-ambulance
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] rishiud:
Plz unblock 1mobile market its showing no connection bcoz of thiz.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] :
I can't edit latest version, am i the only one ? It's hard to edit it please revert back.I mean single line for every link :confused:
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] YEA64:
Doesn't work for me.

After the Reboot, the original host file (with 10bytes) comes back everytime. Tried it in all known ways now, since 2 hours. Set the right permission, flashed the zip about 10 times etc.

DorimanX Kernel, SlimSaber, Samsung Galaxy S2

Greets..

Fix for the problem: Delete the "host" file in the "CrossBreeder" folder.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] sevomemo:
please exclude dolphin google sync from blocking in the next version
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Spiricore:
You can edit the hosts file after it's already flashed easily with Hosts Editor on the store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nilhcem.hostseditor

Even with the last formatting change it was a simple as searching for what you want and adding it or removing it. If you're using CrossBreeder just copy the edited hosts file to CrossBreeder/dnrd_root/ and rename it master. Reboot and you're set. This is what I've been doing since I was on my EVO Shift running 2.3.5.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] LyuboA:
After updating last version from 11 february Cant open www.tusfiles.net anymore can you please fix that in next update thanks
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] bombadier:
Follow the instructions above your post and you can remove it yourself
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] 2545:
Wow, great info. I tried editing with different root file browsers and it could never open completely since the file size was so large. So this app will have no problem properly opening huh?

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I317
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] bombadier:
ES File Explorer can open it or you could do the changes on a computer,I haven't used the app so can't comment
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Spiricore:
It can take a bit, but I've never had any issues with it. Takes about 20-30 seconds to load up on my S4; I can't recall on my EVO Shift as I typically did the editing in Notepad++ for sake of ease.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] s--c:
Will try, have to look into what this cross breeder thing is as well. Thanks for the tips
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] :
Hey guys,

How can I check which Mother of All AD-BLOCKING version is currently running on my device?

Btw: I love your work, BSDgeek_Jake. Really. :good:
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] kantjer:
11/2/2014 according to your sig :laugh:
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] :
Very funny. :) The question is still valid.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Primokorn:
Do u have this hosts file in /system/etc/ ?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] :
Oh, thanks it just great. :victory:

"# AD BLOCKING by: Jake Thomas

# Last Update on: 11 February 2014

# contact me..."
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] kantjer:
Just open the host file, there is a date in it.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] sharp87:
Due to large hosts files , the app that utilises the internet takes about 5~8 sec delay when opening it.

And also Tried with stock host file, the opening of application like tapatalk was so quick.

If there is an light version of moa adblocking in future release it would b great.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] BSDgeek_Jake:
Your device get 3-5 sec of boot delay nd that's it. App or Browser should be loading as is. Disable framework animations, run entropy seeder, clear App cache... it should work without delay. Device with lesser memory will defenitly get delay due to overhead.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] BSDgeek_Jake:
i am Happy to see you Happy.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] niko22225:
I know the req says 1 GB of ram but mine is 512 mb (410) availible , dual channel dual memory + I have supercharger V6 . Would it work? i dont want to overheat my ram or something :D sorry for any noob quotes I am one
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] lubber!:
Yes it works fine. I am using it on my Arc since months

---xperia arc, lx cm11
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] s--c:
Looked into crossbreeder seems for older devices to help speed them up.. So left that.

Host editor works really good!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Spiricore:
It actually does have 4.4.2 support and I did install it on my last Carbon nightly without issues. As far as what kind of benefits you'll get from it, I'm not entirely sure as of yet. I spend so much time tweaking that I rarely get a chance to spend time benchmarking.

Glad Hosts Editor worked for ya :) Spent a long time trying different apps that could handle the MoAAB file, and this seemed the best option.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Primokorn:
I have PurePerformance X which includes CrossBreeder and I followed your advice but I didn't edit anything. I only pasted MOAAB hosts file into several folders and it works well now. :highfive:

Jus my two cents ;)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Spiricore:
Be careful with PPX if you plan on running KitKat. After reading the last 10 or so pages of the thread it doesn't look too solid, nor has it been updated since Aug 2013. Even [MENTION=4666971]Phil3759[/MENTION], creator of Philz Recovery, gave it a pretty decent bashing in Feb 2014 and a lot of people are reporting problems with it aside from just flashing problems. Just a heads up.

Sorry to go OT!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] s--c:
I'll leave crossbreeder, think it'll be more hassle than good :P.

Hosts editor is perfect does the job excellently.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] maq-shaim:
Very Thanks.

This really helps a lot.

I will give you a 1 infinite thumbs up. :)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] :
Single lines are back thank you :D
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] draganz:
My XPERIA U has 512MB RAM & also undervoltage to 800MHz. This mod working fine in my device :) No problem yet.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] iede:
What is the notable difference between this and AdAway?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] JonSCSL:
Way more sites blocked, no running app, no resident memory usage.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Echelonex:
Anyone knows why MoaAB doesnt work on my Nexus 4 with Plsx ROM kitkat 4.4.2...? :/ I flashed it with CWM and the file is in etc folder...
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] JonSCSL:
Trust me it's not perfect. BUT It's possible that the ads address in those sites and lots of other apps are not on the blocked list yet.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] vibes340:
Deleted
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] The Fer-Shiz-Nizzle:
Permissions on the hosts file should be rw r r, (0644)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] JonSCSL:
These are my permissions set by default from flashing the zip. And there not (rw r r).
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] giodeluigi:
Hi guys!

A question: why block ww*.ray-ban.com?

Thanks

Giò
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] aospid:
Cuz www.un.org blocks the Sun. ;)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Socim:
Thanks. Definitely worth a try.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] BSDgeek_Jake:
Answers to Your Commonly Asked Questions...

Answers to:

Ummm... I still can see ADs?

Hey... This MOD is not Working?

Well... Why all my icons or images are blocked?

How can i browse this/that site?

and few more...

Because every know App or every known site is not blocked. Even if someone managed to Block them they (App/Site) will update there AD sources every few days/weeks. Thanks how they earn money and live there lives. Its a never ending process.

my MOD only block what it know from various catalogs. It evolves and Updates are rolled every few days or weeks. but I WILL SAY: No Guarantee that Blocking is Perfect.

For some it will be Perfect but for some it will be just another ADBlocking MOD. Usage Changes and It Depends.

For some it will block most of it and including useful ones... But thats how it is.

ADBlocking requires a Perfect line to be drawn between Fair Usage and Fair Blocking based on Top n number of Apps or Sites over a period of time. This also requires continous updates and sustained roll-out.

This is what i am trying to do for you Guys. ENJOY.

Hope i was Helpful and Simple in English. :angel:

:D
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] ArtfulDodger:
Don't sweat the users who just don't get it. Seems some are NEVER going to read and research an issue before making broad, dumb statements such as "it doesn't work" as if that means it doesn't work at all for anybody else.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] BSDgeek_Jake:
:) sweat is actually good. they will come out of there fear zone. XDA is place for Users who sweat, thats how learning starts... :)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] mroneeyedboh:
Use MinMinGuard with this...
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] sonwon:
MinMinGuard is canceled.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] mroneeyedboh:
Yeah but still works
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] 2545:
Thanks for the link!

ETA: yep, just tried it. Works!

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I317
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] mroneeyedboh:
I installed this on my motoX and all is well. I installed it on my wife's s3 and the play store and internert locked up... Weird
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] CADude:
I tried using my new Nexus 5 without adblocking and I couldn't stand it. I hope this MOAB never goes away.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] BSDgeek_Jake:
Will try to survive every storm.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] BSDgeek_Jake:
this MOD never does any changes which leads to FCs, bootloops or device hangs. Might be some configurations which was already in place and got updated during ADBlocking CWM installation. Can you please confirm?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] ICavalera:
When using YouTube on data mobile can't get it open... On wifi it opens.

Tried disabled the hosts and YouTube open on data mobile.

Has anyone gets the same thing? Can anyone help please?

Sent by Neatrom 6.5 @ NA7_Kernel_StockRepacked
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] BSDgeek_Jake:
This is a know issue and will be resolved in the upcoming Release.

YouTube will be OK again :good:
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] mroneeyedboh:
Well All i did was revert changes and all was well after that
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] XBlackChaosX:
Does this mod interfere with the performance X mod by jeeko? I ask because I installed performance X and after I did It seemed to have overridden this mod so I wanna reflash this mod but I'm not sure if it will affect performance X.

Sent from my Droid Razr Maxx HD