yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] qtipbailey:
Respectfully, I'd like to respond to this. My response here goes out to the world in general and isn't directed at you, sir _Bon_Bon. I totally understand what you're saying.

The author of MoaAB does what he does out of plain kindness and he does what he thinks is best and I don't think anyone has the right to complain to him. To him I just say thanks for all you do.

So, FWIW I'm gonna add my voice to the conversation. I read the recent posts here before updating MoaAB and in the end I went with the author's wish and updated, allowing "non-obtrusive" ads. That sounds perfectly fair. I was pleased to find the sponsored links generated by a Google search worked again because sometimes I want to see what's there. But in a short time of using the phone I experienced a full-screen ad from within an app (Wi-Fi Analyzer) and then a pop-up ad on top of the news article I was in the middle of reading and that did it. THAT'S obtrusive. I reverted back to the December build. When the next update comes out I'll give it a try but if I'm still getting ANNOYING ads I'm blocking them all again.

As for developers losing money, I'm somewhat sympathetic but... well that's kind of how capitalism works isn't it? If you piss off your customer they're gonna stop buying what you're selling. Maybe it's not us adblock users that are screwing the developers out of money but the advertisers who are, by being so obnoxious that they drive us to USE adblock techniques OR abandon the app entirely.

I will again voice my vote for paid apps. A free ad-supported trial version is fine but offer a paid, ad-free version, PLEASE! I've bought dozens of worthy apps and I MUCH prefer to spend a couple of bucks for an enjoyable experience than to suffer over the top ads for free. I get it, developers need money, well then take note because I'm telling you how you can get my money.

By blocking ads I'm exercising my right as a consumer and sending a message that advertisers have gone way too far and I've had enough. And I'm quite sure I'm not alone. Advertisers have brought this fight on themselves by being greedy, obnoxious dicks and they're getting WAY out of hand. Advertisers: If you want us to look at your ads you'd better make them unobtrusive and tolerable. Until then, bye bye and F you.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] zaris:
Guys does this work for marshmallow as well? If yes I'd like link with an older version that works! Thanks!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] white7561:
For all people.. This mod works for ALL android version. And will support newer android until google change something, and. Its not that latest build did not worked. But. It just not as effective blocking ads than the older release.

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Best post i see this month :D
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] kar5ten:
First I want to thank the author of the mod. Used it along time but the latest update won't work like I'm used too so I switched to another host file. (lost the December one)

I think it would be great if the developer of moaab would give us 2 version of the host file.

One without ads and one with acceptable Ads.

And not just one.

So everyone can decide And everyone can be happy.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] ovu85:
It's very hard to sort abusive ads from un-abusive ones. With latest i've experienced very annoying ads wich made the phone vibrating and needed to press multiple times the back button to exit, not to mentions so many pop-ups.

I've used moab for so long and it was the first thing to flash after new rom.

I now got ad-away wich still does the job.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] white7561:
Me too. Its easier to use adaway. Add more host and add this moab host. And whitelist specific domain. Done and the duplicate will gone automatic i think :)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] TavoAcAr:
Good day,

Guys, can someone share to me the December file via inbox please? :fingers-crossed:

Thanks in advance!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] anees02:
Does MOAB work by flashing it via TWRP recovery?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] gimpy1:
Yes, it's in the OP.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Blueblob:
Just a point : with Android 6, permissions on file host need to be changed (rwrr to rwr)

But like you said it's working on all system using host file (even Windows ?)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] white7561:
Yup.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] rayman95:
Got 11/23/2015 and 12/22/2015 versions. .Is December more complete????why people wants this version....

Thanks
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] bombadier:
It just seams like the December release is the one that is most effective at blocking ads for lots of people

Tapatyping fae the bacon
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] rayman95:
Just want to know what's happen.....

I have flash moaab from December and installed adaway, update with mahakala sources....

Did the update remove entries from December pack or just add some...

Thanks

Maybe it s not necessary to install adaway with moaab too?????
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] gunde2014:
Removed Dec updates and installed new block entries.

Sent from my SM-N900T
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] mringis:
Can someone give me desember release please? Thanks in advance
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Ultraboss:
Does anyone have the december release yet ?? I've deleted my november archive too quickly... :(

Thanks in advance.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] pvkiniyan95:
december

Edit: removed

Stopped using XDA as frequently as I used to so didn't know the threads rules, sorry for the inconvenience
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] PiggyFlooper:
Adaway will overwrite your hosts file

Sent from above using Xparent Tapatalk
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] rayman95:
overwrite if I add mahakala sources or even with stock sources?????I flash again december zip and wait to see if it's better like this or with adaway update....
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] kekate:
This **** blocks all the porn sites that I know
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] MystaMagoo:
Doesn't block the ones I know :p
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] kekate:
The free ones aint working
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] MystaMagoo:
I don't pay or sign up for my porn.

Although I have all but abandoned most sites in favour of just one now.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] kekate:
Zz
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] JonSCSL:
Use a host editor app from play store and unblock them yourself.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] :
Members, do not post links to adult sites on XDA. Or even mention them by name. That's not welcome here. A couple posts removed, and members will be addressed if there are more.

Thanks,

Darth

Forum Moderator
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] gimpy1:
No,,,, thank you.☺️
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] niko1plus:
will this break marshmallow roms?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] cRaWnEr:
Last update does not block ads like previous, I have some free apps that now shows ads and before this version they didn't (_ _|||)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] niko1plus:
Try the December zip a few posts back in this thread.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] bombadier:
Its been said many times [MENTION=4877037]BSDgeek_Jake[/MENTION] does not want links posted on his thread, if you want to share then do it by pm

Tapatyping fae the bacon
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] BSDgeek_Jake:
Please remove the links immediately and then enjoy.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] cRaWnEr:
Could you please send me link by pm. I tried the author post but it redirects to latest version
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] cRaWnEr:
Thanks a lot, dude
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] allidea:
Any chance of PMing me link to the December edition too? Thanx.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] bombadier:
Done

Tapatyping fae the bacon
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] CrazyCypher:
Hello everyone :)

Is anyone of you having problems with Pinterest app? It oens, but nothing works...
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] hboy1337:
Hello,

would like to try the December Build? Has anyone a link for me? :)

Thx
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] allidea:
Thx once again. I've tried March ed with Phoenix ROM v11 on S5 and it seems to cause bootloops (sometimes). Will try this one.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] bombadier:
Pretty confident to say the occasional bootloops are not caused by flashing this, all the zip does is change the hosts file.

Tapatyping fae the bacon
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] BSDgeek_Jake:
Not So Big Update. Rolling Now...

Caution: This is A Massive Block. Do Not Complain. Remove Entries by Your Own.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] kbal:
Will you go back to the December blocking 'ability'?

For some reason Steam app won't work on latest (network error connection refused).
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] bombadier:
Look at the size of that thing! (34mb)

Open the hosts file (may need to do it from a computer) and search for any entries with steam, remove them and reflash the zip

Tapatyping fae the bacon
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] tosunkaya:
[MENTION=4877037]BSDgeek_Jake[/MENTION] A lot of app using Facebook's Ad Network like Clean Master, Swarm, Touchpal, Tango. Ads are showing from facebook.com/ads/* please block this disgusting link.

Also Goo.gl is not something harmful or ads. Just Google's link shortening. It shouldn't be blocked. Thanks.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] niko1plus:
This update is huge and quite aggressive. I like it but it does block some sites that are useful like some torrent search type web sites.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] bombadier:
You know that you can tweak the hosts yourself ? only thing is you will most likely need to do it on a computer, I can't edit it on my bacon due to the size.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] cbomb101:
Im using the android app unbeloved host to block host names. When using this script it makes my app crash. Im guessing it might be blocking something the app uses? Could any one help. Great list with 1million host names.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] PiggyFlooper:
Jota Text Editor works to save large files with hosts edited on sdcard/external storage. ES File Exp. won't even save that large-11-12MB

Try Jota
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] niko1plus:
So If I were so inclined and wanted to unzip the host file, make changes. What is the correct way to re zip it into a working flashable?

I ask because I'm needing to use proxies of two sites that have been blocked with this latest version. And because I tried to do it with rar and Es file explorer . I was able to access and edit the host file and re ziped it with rar. But when flashed the host seems to always go back to default.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] bombadier:
Thanks for the tip, how does search work ? I use both turbo editor and the built in text editor with MiXplorer, both can open large files but doing a search returns 0 results whereas using notepad++ on the computer returns results and I am more comfortable at a computer as my phone, possibly an age thing lol

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I use 7zip and simply extract the hosts file, make my edits then drag it back to the zip, are you sure you are getting all the entries for your proxies ? been doing that for a while and have not had any drama. You are not using ad away or anything like that ?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] PiggyFlooper:
I wondered the same thing if was using adaway n overwrote hosts. My favorite app for unzipping and copying into zips is Xplore, check it out. just press on the zip it shows contents inside, and copy into and out of zips. The problem for me with Xplore is that I cant edit a file over 10kb, I use Jota Text editor for that, Jota has search function also
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] niko1plus:
I'm not using any other anti ad apps or anything like that. I'll try another archiver to re zip and see if that solves my little problem.

Thanks
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] kapil_dheer:
View attachment 3689651get hosts editor from play store. Amazing search & editing capabilities.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] niko1plus:
Yea the editor off the playstore works like a champ it's super slow loading and writing the host file. But being able to search and not needing to screw around with archivers makes its a joy to use.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] IaKnightHawke:
Glad it was not only me. I have asked for help. Got connected to another Pinner?! Had tried everything she told me to do before she offered her advice. No offense, why waste my time with that? I'm not a noob with Pinterest or troubleshooting in general. Sorry for the rant. Totally POed about what passes for tech support over there.

I was able to access the website by using Hosts Editor to put a # in front of Pinterest entries in the hosts file. Search using www in front of the pinterest.com. Did not find entries until I did that. Still getting server having a little hiccup response when I try to open the Android app.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] quyleanh:
I come from Vietnam. When I search text in host file with domain .vn, there are some specific websites that do not relate to ad blocking. They 're just simple website. Could anybody tell me why?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] BaronKrause:
Just checking, is the direct link for adblock apps also updated? I saw it was around half the size as the host file in the current full package, but wasn't sure if that is by design (maybe it only contains content for the apps to append to the current host file?) of if it is because it isn't being updated.

Thanks
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] bombadier:
Not sure as I do not think (May be wrong) that the direct link is maintained by the OP, I have used both the zip and Adaway(without MOAB sources) in the past, Adaway(default hosts) without MOAB source blocks just as well as using the zip, have you tried either this zip alone or just using Adaway with default sources ? Do not use adaway and flash the zip together though.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Lucki_X:
Hello.

I have an issue in using of this host file. Network location doesn't work and doesn't fix location without using GPS ON in 2 weather apps with MoaAB host file. If I use stock host file I haven't that problem. Do you anyone struggle with same problem?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] bombadier:
Never ever had that problem with an ad blocker, what weather apps are you using as this does not interfere with 1Weather which is meant to have adverts which get blocked and it updates my location without issue (No GPS just wifi/data) ?

You could have a look at the hosts and see if there are any entries for the weather apps you use, try deleting those lines and reflash to see if it fixes it for you
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] niko1plus:
This is kind of a blanket general block on all ad related hosts. Sometimes regular sites get put into the block.

Best way to fix this is to get a host editor off the play store and remove or toggle those specific entries that you want.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Blueblob:
OkCupid can't connect.

Without "www.okcupid.com" and okcupid.com" the app works again

(Dating app : https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.okcupid.okcupid )
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Lucki_X:
I have no issue with GPS, only WiFi/mobile fix. I use "meteor" for radar scope of precipitation and eWeather HD. I've already checked host file but didn't find anything related to these two apps but I don't know what method of servers they use to fix position on the map. :(

Sent from PLK-TL01H
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] bombadier:
I know you do not have GPS problems,I only mentioned it as my weather app got a data "fix" which is what you have a problem with.

Could you link me to this "Meteor" for radar scope of precipation please, as for eWeather HD its a paid app so not sure why an ad blocker is interfering there, you would have to investigate what sites it connects with, I have actually switched to Adaway and would say with the default hosts(No MOAB source) its just as effective in blocking ads as MOAB(And I mean no disrespect), the app has a built in DNS logger which could help you whitelist your problem apps as a one size fits all may not be the best solution in your case.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] painiac:
I've been using your list by incorporating the mahakala list with AdAway. A hosts update that occurred a month or so ago disabled my ability to send or receive MMS messages on the Verizon Galaxy S5. It actually took me awhile to pin down what the issue was: it occurred across several different ROMs, both KitKat and Lollipop.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] bombadier:
This is not my work and I am not the thread owner thats BSDgeek_jakes work, in part why I am running with adaway now as it works equally as well and tweaking things are far easier for me,
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] painiac:
Oops. I did not intend to select your post to reply to. Sorry about that.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Lucki_X:
Here is the link for that meteor app https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.androworks.meteor How can I investigate what did it connects to? I'll try adaway and check if it'll help. May be it's because of Chinese EMUI ROM I'm using but I have no idea how did it work if the stock host file doesn't affect it and this MoaAB yes.

TY for your help.

Sent from PLK-TL01H
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] BSDgeek_Jake:
"bombadier" you are not supposed to be taking favorable calls for Adaway or some other AdBlocking Apps against MoaAB. "This thread only discusses MoaAB" and nothing else. Please make your own Forum for other Apps. I know helping users is Good and i enforce and Encourage that but molding MoaAB into something is not appreciated even if MoaAB does block valid domains or some non-intrusive damage, there's a purpose for MoaAB. You also posted few links in earlier post which i requested to remove but some are still there within the forum. You are always free to leave MoaAB and start using something else as you favor. Hope i am clear on what i want to say.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] bombadier:
Sorry no offense intended, will shut up now

Tapatyping fae the bacon
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] BSDgeek_Jake:
Help users, Speak up, Resolve MoAB issues. Report Blocks. That's what is required. Cheers.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] white7561:
Is adf .ly still blocked? I kinda forgot cuz i use many source (and moab source) on the adaway and set my own whitelist. Sorry, i did not meant for disrespect
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] immy28:
Is working on mi device ?

I use redmi 2 prime .. !
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] d9ny:
I got pinterest app being blocked...
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] IllUMINATUz:
pornhub app doesn't work anymore.. which line entry should I "whitelist"??
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] cbomb101:
Revert this mod to stock isnt workinh the link.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Punraz_:
Why not compatible with Android 6.0?

Send from my Moto G3 using Tapatalk
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] niko1plus:
It's compatible on 6.0 MM roms, I'm on cm13 nightlies works just fine.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] HassanM:
Friends,

Has anyone tried on a non rooted device (extracting the Hosts file method)...???

Thanks in advance
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] adilabdi110:
Hru sir afetr a long time i saw u here.. Happy to see u.. The private msgd is blocked from ur side so msg u here thnks.....
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Blueblob:
You need an ad blocker app and add the URL "http://adblock.mahakala.is" (read 1st post).

Adblocker cannot be found on playstore, so you have to enable "unknown source" in security settings.

I suggest an ad blocker with the VPN trick than proxy (because proxy trick will only work on WiFi)

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It's compatible but you need to fix permissions : rwrr to rwr (a root explorer or chmod will do the job)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Ph0z3:
Does this one have the same issue as the last one, where you had to change the permissions, to fix the lag?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] IllUMINATUz:
Anybody???? I tried so many links...none work!!! Help!!!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] niko1plus:
This has been covered many times. Get host editor toggle those entries.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] cruel91:
I am just curious why m.9gag.com is in blacklist?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] BSDgeek_Jake:
You curiosity got answered.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] BSDgeek_Jake:
I dont see any Lag. Just use as-it-is.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] BSDgeek_Jake:
You need to remove the entries. I intentionally blocked most of the porn sites ;) They are ROOT cause of all evil :D
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] BSDgeek_Jake:
Unblocked. Please Flash the latest MoaAB release.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] BSDgeek_Jake:
MoaAB is working on all Flavours of Android and its Variants. Its OEM neutral.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] BSDgeek_Jake:
Almost all (i made Sure but still there might be few blockings) URL Shortner Services are excluded in MoaAB.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] BSDgeek_Jake:
Unblocked. Cheers.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] white7561:
Thx. Ur the best :)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] BSDgeek_Jake:
Enjoy MoaAB.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] IllUMINATUz:
Yes yes.. I did that first!!! The app still didn't get unblocked!!!

Money is the root cause of all evil.. [emoji16]
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Ph0z3:
[MENTION=4877037]BSDgeek_Jake[/MENTION] thank you so much for your continued work on this.

Also, are you ever going to add a change log?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] klte:
This looks extremely promising, but I have Marshmallow, and nothing above 5.1.X is mentioned. Has this been tested on 6.0.X yet?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Ph0z3:
1. Don't quote the OP. (obnoxious & takes up space)

2. Make a backup & test it yourself?

- you'll be helping the OP & everyone else. (this is very helpful)

- if it breaks or doesn't work, restore your backup. (no worries)

3. If you do test it on 6.0.x, please list your device & what build you're on.