yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] divvykev:
Thanks

thanks for this. I only just noticed that Google have blocked all the adblockers and my usual AdFree had disappeared. RomToolbox has also had to remove its Adblocking option.

Mad mad mad

Thanks for this :)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] BSDgeek_Jake:
Re: Mother of All AD-BLOCKING - Extreme 'hosts' file for your Android Baby

I will keep updating my work... but as long as someone from Google tells me to shutdown ;)

Stay tune for the updates...

transported from XDA Premium over GalaxyS2
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Dave the Knave:
They can't make you stop working on this because you're not distributing it through Google Play.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] nagpochenpo:
latest list can always be downloaded from http://adblock.mahakala.is/ (for adaway and such apps)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] BSDgeek_Jake:
Thanks Buddy. I appreciate your efforts.

You can always keep it synced with my release. i will include this link in the first post (credited to you) ;)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Postal Psycho:
Amazon.com doesn't format properly and I am missing the add to cart button, and have blank empty windows where a banner is supposed to be. I just want my buttons. I tried on both stock browser and boat browser
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] t0mas_:
thanks, but i was referring to gektheboss, who provided another hosting, since im not able to use adblock.mahakala.is with wget. i suppose domain has some kind of redirrection which foesnt work with wget?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] danbest82:
I'm having the same issue. Here's a screenshot.

Edit:

So.... I fixed it. In my setup I use AdAway and use the link to the hosts file so that I can whitelist things. I have found that if you whitelist "*.images-amazon.*" it will allow the images on amazon's site to work, including the "add to cart" button.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] 16BitRun:
Hi, this is a great mod! Thanks. I have a question. Just curious, not that I want to but how do you go by uninstalling this since it was flashed via CWR.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Thunder22:
^^^ its in op, right above the link you downloaded this from. zip is in plain english reads, reset2stock. Stock meaning before you installed hosts file with recovery.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] 16BitRun:
Thanks for your help. I did download that file but I thought it was related to reseting the host file or something like that. Thanks again.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] abhi08638:
That's pretty much what it does

sent from my Optimus 4x

just hit the thanks button
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] BSDgeek_Jake:
Just Flash the REST2STOCK CWM and you are STOCK.

:)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Thunder22:
[MENTION=4877037]BSDgeek_Jake[/MENTION]. Using the hosts file gives a network error on the ESPN fantasy football app. Can't even login. Is there a way to remove adblocking for it. I manually removed all ESPN links and login worked but still couldn't see full app.

BTW love your work!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] apung:
[MENTION=4877037]BSDgeek_Jake[/MENTION]

after flash Mother of All AD-BLOCKING

any ads is block but apps ymail cannt block

how remove ads this apps ymail in file host

thanks
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Postal Psycho:
I checked /system/etc/hosts file and i saw MANY MANY amazonaws.com entries. Are these what is messing up my amazon.com experience? If so, can you please remove them from the list? I do not know how to remove them all in 1 click.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] BSDgeek_Jake:
Thanks. Will see if anything can be done :)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] BSDgeek_Jake:
Recently amazon is having problems with my blocker. Let's me see...
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] BSDgeek_Jake:
Will be updated in the upcoming releases...
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] will_chrome:
[MENTION=4877037]BSDgeek_Jake[/MENTION]

edited:

got some pop up ads when playing CSR racing and other apps. how to add that to your list?

good joob bro... always waiting for new updates
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] matrixzone:
Thanks for the wonderful mod :D
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] danbest82:
I'm not sure about amazonaws.com but "Images-amazon.com" are being blocked. In my setup I use AdAway and use the link to the hosts file so that I can whitelist things. I have found that if you whitelist "*.images-amazon.*" it will allow the images on amazon's site to work, including the "add to cart" button.

(I posted this before as an edit do don't know if it came up as an alert)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] hotdog125:
I got popups and random ads on 3D bowling and Voxel Rush. And play tennis as well. Actually some free apps show ads n popups.

Edit - basketball shoot, slice ice and zombie smasher too show annoying popup ads.

How do I add them?:)

---------- Post added at 11:22 PM ---------- Previous post was at 11:15 PM ----------

Edit - racing moto, highway rider, etc. Also started showing ads. Just last week it was all fine with no ads. From 3-4 days a lot of free apps have been showing annoying popup ads about other useless apps and olx listings.

Could you tell me how to add them to the hosts file?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] lysdexik:
I am getting ads in Chomp SMS as well, can this be added in the next release? Thanks.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] marcopolo:
This is what I was looking for... subscribing this thread for instant updates... Thanks OP
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] knockoutking:
is there anything that i can do to help you out with getting the ESPN FFL and WatchESPN apps to work with your hosts file? :)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] BSDgeek_Jake:
PM me the apps in apk and i will possibly block the Ads.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] MystaMagoo:
Sure beats my 555k host file size and it is blocking ads in my alarm clock app that my host file is now failing to do.

Question

My host file is blocking ads in the same alarm clock app in my I9100 running 4.2.2

But ads are getting through on my I9305 running 4.3?

I also tried placing it in data and data/data but still ads came.

has 4.3 got another attempt at blocking the blockers?

I've just flashed from stock pre-rooted 4.1.2,same host file blocked ads in same alarm clock app.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] will_chrome:
need some help. I'm installing on 2 android, one 4.1.2 the other 4.3

the problem is in 4.1.2, chrome can open *******, whereas in 4.3, it block *******.

is there something I'm missing here?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] detdett:
Yes, you've missed reading the op
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] davidlaugor:
Absolutely great app!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] BSDgeek_Jake:
Thanks. it's a MOD nt an App. :)

frm Galaxy S4 Exynos 5 Octa using Tapatalk
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] paulsonmcreilly:
Aren't hosts files awesome? :thumbup: Thanks for putting this comprehensive one together and letting us have it! !
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Geordie Boyo:
Great mod to get rid of the annoying ads, the links from HotUkdeals do not always work?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] pathaniya:
I just installed blackberry messenger app half an hour ago, which seemed very genuine and through the installation process they said, "there lot of hardwork has gone into..." so please let the game plugin be installed, i said ok, since today post 17:00 hrs BBM is suppose to launch in India so this might be it, and that was first misjudgement, now every 30 secs Ads are popping up like OLXdotIn, newshuntdotin and what not.

I'll try this MOD will let you know the results. BTW, BBM for Android has been delayed yet again.

I wish there was an xRecovery version for more user-base. Yes i did search before posting as 'xrecovery'

As of now am following http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=32562478&postcount=8
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] z-vet:
Thank you for your work good sir, it's awesome.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] quick_:
Netvibes.com

Thank for this ad blocking host file!

One item I am having an issue is netvibes.com is in the blocking list. This is a legit RSS/feed reader site.

I'll just remove it manually, but just curious why its being blocked.

Thanks,
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] htcflyerhc:
Thanks again for your ads killer:D
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] GEKTHEBOSS:
Updated :) (file on gektheboss.altervista.org/hosts)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] .xxx.:
This the best ad/spam/push blocker I have ever seen. Hats off to you, man. Great job. Keep up the good work.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] galaxys:
The best ad blocker! September 20 rocks!!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] OneChaos:
Great mod Jake! I've flashed on all my friend's and family's phones and we all love it. Thanks! :D

Sent from my Nexus 4
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] morgs640:
please add a.applovin.com its extremely irritating :) thanks
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] BSDgeek_Jake:
Mother of all adblocking update: 25 september 2013

UPDATE: 25 SEPTEMBER 2013

This will be the GREAT Release to FLASH. I Request all Users to Flash this Release and Enjoy more Safer Android Experience.

Download in POST #1

ENJOY :cowboy:
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] guycan:
Can someone see if they can play the video in this link.... and if u can advise me how to get them to play if I un install this awesome mod then I can play the video

http://m.clickorlando.com/news/dayt...le/-/16721250/22109122/-/9ndfvvz/-/index.html

SGN2
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] krenlan:
hello

i am trying to install the zip file via cwm and i dont use external memory card...now wen i copied zip into my phone memory and trying to flast it says unable to mount sdcard and eroor...wat shud i do...TFHIA
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] z-vet:
Choose the «Install zip from SD card», not «Install from External SD» in CWM.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] vauge:
As of this release, AdAway is no longer able to parse the update and timesout.

Thanks!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] detdett:
tried it multiple times with no success. Mobilicity T99V Stock Rom. Link here

Mobilicity VLDLL1

Version: 4.1.1 JB

Date: Dec, 01, 2012

PDA: T999VVLDLL1

CSC: T999VYVLDLL1

Sammobile Link

Samsung-Updates Link

Any suggestion would be nice.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] z-vet:
Latest update seems to be broken: I do see ads on various sites. It didn't happened with the file from 20.9. I'll revert to 20.9 package and report my results later.

---------- Post added at 09:45 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:54 PM ----------

@BSDgeek_Jake: crap, man, i accidentally deleted the previous release's zip. Can you please send it to me? I want to test it because, as i said, it looks like the newest one doesn't work here.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] krenlan:
Nope..still not..wen i choose from sdcard cannot mount error comes and wen i flash from internal sdcard error comes emmc not mount..and wen trying to mount emmc..cannot mount emmc error comes..do we necessar hav an ext sd card to flash zip ..:?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] janedoesmith:
Delete (or whitelist) the following 2 addresses from the hosts file.

cdnapi.kaltura.com

79423.analytics.edgesuite.net
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] z-vet:
Hmmm… this is strange… did you flashed zips from this recovery before? I think you better go to your device's forum and ask for help.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] BSDgeek_Jake:
Seems Ur recovery is not able to mount sdcards. Can U confirm if it's not Read Only.

Generally when CWM is unable to mount sdcards it means Ur card has file system errors. Please run fsck and try to mount.

frm Galaxy S4 Exynos 5 Octa using Tapatalk
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] youdontsee:
Best crap blocker, thanks!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Postal Psycho:
Thank you for the September 25 update! Amazon is working nicely again. EXCELLENT
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Greatness83:
excellent work my dude....

works great with droidwall, kaspersky, adaway combo
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] guba91:
Can you please remove adfly from the list?

Thanks
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] JonSCSL:
+1
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] J_Whit85:
You can remove it yourself in the host file

Sent from my SGH-T889
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] detdett:
+1
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] guba91:
Oh, thanks
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] maliante:
attetion
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] kapil_dheer:
You can use twrp.....but what was the need to quote the long op?????
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] AZKJS:
Thank you sir!

I just unzipped copied it with root browser then fixed permissions in TWRP. Working like expected in all my apps and browsers.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Silentbob999:
thanks for your automatic/manual updates link

I set it up in my home router using tomato and this script

I just change few setting and reduce the update rate.

Got really good result with your host file. One of the rare with that many entry that dont block usefull stuff

Thanks.for the work
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] PRDR:
That sounds great! Would you share your modified script? It would make a wonderful addon to my Tomato router.

(I apologize if this is off-topic, I will PM you to continue this talk)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] SovPanda:
Could this be used along with pure performance?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] soham93:
Yes
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] flatherskevin:
Been using this for quite some time and I'm very thankful for the hard work put into this
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] xyge:
Perfect work..no useful stuff is blocked unlike other host mods

Recommend ro everyone :)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] CrackerTeg:
Following.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] gdfrisco:
Thank you for such wonderful flashable adblocker, still don't see any noticeable difference comparing to adaway but keep it up. So far, working good.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] RalphLauren:
AdAway downloads

Hi, thanks once again for you work.

I'm using AdAway to download the latest hosts from adblock.mahakala.is, however it still shows that the latest update is from 25 Sept. Does the new hosts file was uploaded on adblock.mahakala.is?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] BSDgeek_Jake:
Hi. Thanks for using my ADBlocking MOD. All updates and sources other than my XDA source are maintained by there respective owners and usually updated within 1 or 2 days.

Best is to Flash my MOD directly thru CWM.

Regards.

frm Galaxy S4 Exynos 5 Octa using Tapatalk
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Zorachus:
I installed the hybrid zip, rebooted, but there is no actual app for this ? It's automatically running in the background by itself ? Does I quote the famous Apple saying "It just works" ?

How do I update it ?

Thx.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] BSDgeek_Jake:
It Just Works.

every update you need to re-flash.

frm Galaxy S4 Exynos 5 Octa using Tapatalk
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Rayan:
Thanks, I will try this later... I've been using AdAway.

Cheers!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Zorachus:
Me too, and AdAway doesn;t seem to work as well lately ? I updates AdAway every couple days, and I still see some ads in certain apps like Yahoo Sports, but with this Ad-Blcoker here, it finally stops them :) Great job Jake
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] galaxys:
I ditched Adaway a long time ago because mother block is so awesome! ;)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] smeejaytee:
Sent from my HTC One X

Hi could you please tell me how to add your host file to adaway thanks
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] yashvchauhan:
Does this work with TWRP recovery?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] J_Whit85:
Yes it does

Sent from my SGH-T889
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] sscoop:
hey guys, very nice work with this hosts file.

I do have a question however. Does anyone know the domain Google Now gets its images? They seem to be blocked and I'd like to manually edit the file to retrive them.

Also the 08 Oct update blocks Dropox and might have some interference with other programs. I had troubles when setting up my dropbox account in solid explorer (in case someone else runs into this problem).
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] BSDgeek_Jake:
Looks like there are few vaild hosts which are getting blocked.

[/B] Request: Please post which hosts you want to be excluded and i will update on to next release.[/B]

frm Galaxy S4 Exynos 5 Octa using Tapatalk
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] sasot:
Thanks to this! Better than Adblocking apps. :) Worked on my GS3. Which is better? the October version or September? I installed the September. :)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] BSDgeek_Jake:
Newer updates are more aggressive, updated and more efficient in blocking. Choose what suits you the best :)

frm Galaxy S4 Exynos 5 Octa using Tapatalk
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] dallastx:
I notice CWM... But i can use TWRP correct?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] BSDgeek_Jake:
correct.

frm Galaxy S4 Exynos 5 Octa using Tapatalk
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] emilgue:
I used TWRP with no problem at all
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] dallastx:
One last question.. I need to manually update host file in the future or will it auto update?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] emilgue:
It's basically a text file, so manual update is required. But I don't see the need to keep up with the latest unless u start to see ads start popping up on your frequently used app.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] sasot:
Okay sir. Can i flash directly from Sept. version to Oct. version?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] BSDgeek_Jake:
You can FLASH any release onto any release. Latest is recommended for effective blocking and which includes corrections.

Go ahead with October tagged as Latest.

frm Galaxy S4 Exynos 5 Octa using Tapatalk
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] MystaMagoo:
can I use this host file on my pc or is just for android?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] hotdog125:
This is meant for android only. For PC use Firefox/Chrome with the adblocker entension.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] smeejaytee:
Please can someone tell me how I add this host file to adaway as I can't seem to do it I've tried alsorts but can't figure it out any help would be greatly appreciated thanks

Sent from my HTC One X
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] foobar66:
Good stuff - thanks.

> wc -l /system/etc/hosts

211597 hosts
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] galaxys:
This one seems to get blocked: http://www.123greetings.com
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] toanau:
Would this work on non rooted devices? Wishful thinking
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] rl421403:
Nope. Because root is required to replace hosts file in system partition.

It will not work on non rooted devices.

Sent from my GT-I9500
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] detdett:
Used to love that website. It's the one to send cards on special occasions, right?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] BSDgeek_Jake:
my ADBlocking MOD is specifically for Android but can be used for Linux/Unix flavours. I am using it for past 6 years for both.

frm Galaxy S4 Exynos 5 Octa using Tapatalk
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] BSDgeek_Jake:
Nope. non-root not Supported and probably will never be. i have no roadmap.

frm Galaxy S4 Exynos 5 Octa using Tapatalk
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] BSDgeek_Jake:
Yep it's an e-card sending site but also a heavy AD services domain. Let me see if i can sort that... Stay tune for the updates.

frm Galaxy S4 Exynos 5 Octa using Tapatalk
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] BSDgeek_Jake:
Place the extracted hosts file from my MOD to /sdcard and try to add it in your Local Subscriptions and it will work that instance.

frm Galaxy S4 Exynos 5 Octa using Tapatalk
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Albhorockz:
thanks for awesome job

your collection in host file is pretty awesome. i have tested it completely works fine for me .. But the problem with this host file is size(current new version around 9mb). Am using galaxy y duos s6102(it has only less system rom around 250mb) on using this host file it occupy my remaining space in rom) Please if possible do compression on hosts file .. thanks
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] golfgtiedition30:
The latest update is working great for me [MENTION=4877037]BSDgeek_Jake[/MENTION]

Keep up the good work :)

Sent from the Zed
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Curiousn00b:
Everytime I flash, my gallery, music, and etc stops loading. It just fails to scan. Any thoughts, help?

HTC One V Sense.

---------- Post added at 04:25 AM ---------- Previous post was at 04:20 AM ----------

Everytime I flash, my gallery, music, and etc stops loading. It just fails to scan. Any thoughts, help?

HTC One V using Sense.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] morgs640:
please add www.startappexchange.com

Also I cant use hosts editor to edit the hosts file.

Must just be because of the size of the file its crashing hosts editing apps?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] sasot:
Wow. New update. :) thanks!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] BSDgeek_Jake:
Hi, this can't be as my MOD is not affecting the Media Scanner and its only a text of entries for internet related stuffs. Request you to check your ROM thread.

sent frm Galaxy S4 Exynos Octa using TapTalkHD
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] mixinluv2u:
Please remove the following on your next update

rlslog.net

dl-web.dropbox.com

dl-web.dropbox.com is used for uploading files to dropbox via web browser.

Also I noticed this in Google Now weather cards: Most of the images show fine, but the one for "Overcast" is not displaying. Not sure if that's fixable or not.

Thanks for all of your hardwork! =)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] tetrakinitis:
+1
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] smeejaytee:
Hi I use adaway and I've tried importing your lists but it gets stuck on the importing screen I left it for over an hour so I closed adaway when I reopen it the lists are there but I'm not sure they're working as I'm still getting all images in the playstore any advise please

Sent from my HTC One X