yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] nyjumpman:
Does a factory reset in recovery reset the host file?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] bombadier:
No

Tapatyping from my nexus
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] pedst:
Nice 1 :D 2 working for me on s3mini :thumbup:

edit: updated showbox to 2.6 seems to have fixed it
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] d9ny:
I found ads.glispa.com still came out,might be can be block while surfing internet...thanks
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] htcflyerhc:
if you want to delete the hosts file just open any file manager and go to system/etc and delete the hosts file simple as that.:D:p

Sent from my HTC Flyer P510e
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] aaron13:
Thanks, 26 march version works very nice on my N7100 :thumbup:

Verstuurd vanaf mijn GT-N7100 met Tapatalk
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Utini:
In AdAway, should I just add "http://adblock.mahakala.is" or better "http://adblock.mahakala.is/hosts" ?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] PiggyFlooper:
ES File Explorer will open the host file(note editor). Under where it says #BLOCKING STARTS, add the url you want blocked- 127.0.0.1 urlnowblocked.com You'll see what to do once ya get in there

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[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Utini:
I think u missunderstood me :P I am asking which link I should add in the app "AdAway".
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] PiggyFlooper:
There are several partitions on your device- system, data, cache, and external storage. Factory DATA reset only clears that partition, including all apps and app data. This is an extreme measure, I only do that before restoring a backup or if returning device to store. As previously stated, the host file is in /system/etc. So /data reset touches nothing in /system. Dalvic cache is also stored on /data. After pasting an application(i.e. any Google app) to /system/app I'll clear dalvic cache so device will build dalvic cache for all apps. This may be what you want instead of data reset? Hope this helps

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Oh okay, why do you need Adaway? I see it as being an in between, you and your host file, eliminate the middleman;)

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[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Utini:
---------- Post added at 07:28 AM ---------- Previous post was at 07:10 AM ----------

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Oh okay, why do you need Adaway? I see it as being an in between, you and your host file, eliminate the middleman;)

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Because I want automatic updates. Also I am using several host files/websites instead of relying only at one. AdAway takes them all, eliminates double links and merges the files to one hosts file automatically.

So which link should O add? :)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] FlanjeUK:
Works perfect for me :)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] creeve4:
Why was this removed from the OP?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] jfriend33:
So to uninstall or disable this, that's all you do? Don't need to make a nandroid backup or anything..?

Sent from my unlocked consumer edition Motorola Droid Maxx xt1080m.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] kapil_dheer:
Check the first post for a disabler flashable zip.

This would flash the default hosts file instead of this one.

Can't say what effects will be there if we completely remove the hosts file as indicated in the above post.

Never tried it yet.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] nagpochenpo:
http://adblock.mahakala.is should work.

---------- Post added at 12:07 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:05 PM ----------

good question ;)

but http://adblock.mahakala.is is still updated from me with the latest hosts-file (if any)

:cowboy:
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] defim:
[MENTION=4877037]BSDgeek_Jake[/MENTION]: I've added your hosts file to my app UnbelovedHosts. I included a link to this thread, a link to download and your nick name, see screenshot. Is it so okay?

It is not a common hosts file editor, it's a Xposed module. But sadly such a huge file should only be used with newer devices...
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] BSDgeek_Jake:
Good to Go defim. Credits are proper. :D.

I always loved you Xposed Modules and purchased the All in One Defim License App. Appreciate your good work.

Cheers.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] PenguinStyle:
Is there any way to unflash it (revert everything back)?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] FlanjeUK:
Did you read anything posted above your own post? (all in this page)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] fryingpan0613:
I look forward to trying this!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Veniceee:
Will it just overwrite the host file?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] CyberianIce:
Tested and works like a charm. This is most complete ad blocking i seen so far. Dear developer, thank you for preventing sparing me from Armageddon and keeping my focus on right things, keep up good work!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] regP:
I've narrowed down that this works fine while on wifi but not while on mobile data.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] lunchboxVA:
False... It works fine on mobile

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[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] regP:
Not for me. Ads never show up when I'm on wifi but do while on mobile data.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Dave the Knave:
Then it's just you. It DOES work on mobile data.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] regP:
I wasn't claiming it didn't work at all I was continuing from my last post a few posts up... Chill out.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Magpir:
will this work on galaxy note n7000?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] sandyworsnop:
Yes
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Magpir:
installed it workds on the note n7000

but some social apps which have in built ads do not work

can some one tell me will it improve battery life?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] BSDgeek_Jake:
This works on WiFi and MobileData. 100% Percent working and Confirmed. Request you to recheck. Try opening 'ge.tt' in browser and the page should not open, it means WORKING. Try n Let me know.

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[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] BSDgeek_Jake:
This will save you Browser processing (CPU processing for ADs n Stupid Content) and Precious Bandwidth resulting Battery Life and Money in Internet bills. Think about it. :)

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[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] BSDgeek_Jake:
If you are on Internet thru WiFi or MobileData then my Friend this is for U.

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[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] regP:
Ge.tt does indeed open. I tried refreshing and it still opens.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] BSDgeek_Jake:
this should not happen. Anyways... ROM and Configs do behave differently...

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[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] regP:
Hmm. Guess it just doesn't want to work on my ROM then. Appreciate the work anyway and thanks for replying.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] VanGog:
Hi,

I have similar problem as regP.

One of the apps is showing ads via mobile data but not via wifi. Strange.

Greetings,

VanGog
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] regP:
Would you happen to be on paranoidandroid as well?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] VanGog:
No, I'm on SLIMROM, but I had this issue with all other ROMs aswell.

And always the same one app!

Greetings!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] ArtfulDodger:
Just wanted to quickly say all ads successfully blocked on this end so far. Thanks for the update!:good:
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] BSDgeek_Jake:
Probably this hosts file is not working on AOKP/AOSP as expected. Seems some issue...

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[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] kealke:
If you flash the zip file, it will.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] chrisch91:
Someome testet it without root? So download the zip file an out it into the folder you can read in first post?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] :
The hosts file mounted in /system/etc. You have to root your device for writing it manually to system partition. ZIP method replaces but in recovery state. There's no unrooted method AFAIK.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] sleakerz:
If anyone can help me!

I downloaded the hosts file of Moab. I'm on a nexus 5 NO Root, and I don't want to root my phone.

I saw that there was opportunity to do this with Adfree (which is not run without root right ..)

IF anyone has a solution to use this hosts without root, I'm interested!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] kealke:
No solution currently exists. No root, no complete adblocking as far as i know.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] :
Just wrote above. How can you add lines to hosts file if you don't have write permission ? Answer is YOU CAN'T If you don't have root don't expect too much from your phone.

BUT you can block ads when you're using Wi-Fi. There are some DNS servers dedicated to adblocking.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] SkOrPn:
That is like saying I don't want to be a free individual. Root free's your phone and allows it to truly be yours. Without root your still a slave to the /system and the phone will always belong to the manufacturer, the way they want it.

Use a DNS to block ads if you don't want a freed device. Lol
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] BSDgeek_Jake:
XDA is a place for users to reclaim their devices and for that You need to do rooting n flashing sort of things. If you are not going to do that then this is a dry place for you.

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[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] myrigon:
Slave to the /system ! Best thing I've read in weeks!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] quick_:
Anyone else having issues with tons of missing album art in Google Play Music?? Anyone know which entries I can remove to fix this?

Thanks,
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] efix_LT:
link?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] ausi:
How to Uninstall

Can someone give me the link to REST2STOCK CWM

Thanks
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Listy2021:
http://d-h.st/EXz :good:
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] BSDgeek_Jake:
Please try to read the Post before posting guys. Everything is in Page 1... from abcd to 1234.

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[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] warlock9_0:
Anybody else having problems opening images send with viber? I have installed the hosts file in 3 phones and all have the same problem. I searched through the file but i didn't find any obvious domain blocked
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] omdevsinh:
Some time google play store has not connected and when the delete host file reboot device after connected with google play store how to fix
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] FPSUsername:
Please unblock adfly I can't skip the page to continue to my downloadpage!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] BSDgeek_Jake:
there might be something else as I never had this issue even at full blocking. All Google links are open except for analytics, ads and logging.

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[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] BSDgeek_Jake:
will chk and update...

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[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] BSDgeek_Jake:
let me chk and update.

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[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] kealke:
While you're at ik, remove www.fok.nl and the subsites www.*.fok.nl of that site, it's just a community as i mentioned earlier.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] warlock9_0:
I did some networg logging and it is propably something with amazonaws
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] hectorx2x:
Good work!! I like this mod!

Enviado desde mi GT-I9070 mediante Tapatalk
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] ParadiseLost:
I had the same problem with Viber, I removed the address "s3.amazonaws.com" from the hosts file and everything is working fine now.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] kpoverdorf:
Nevermind - Resolved
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] warlock9_0:
Thats what i found too. You need to remove this domain only, not all it's subdomains. Working fine now
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] BSDgeek_Jake:
thanks guys. will update in the upcoming release...

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[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] FPSUsername:
Maybe a weird name for a website, sounds more like porn site, but it isn't :D
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] dream2011:
Thank you for your hard work. It works most of the time except for in Google Now Launcher. When I search via Google search bar then all ads are shown, 3 on top and 3 at the bottom. Is there any way to block this?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] HeathenMan:
Ive collected these dns list with block it!

Maybe its usefull to add it

http://us.to/2Z6
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] jpdesuasido:
No uninstaller?

Please provide a uninstaller for this mod. I see it last time on the thread. But now, I can't find anything. :(
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] amarjit_rsingh:
it is there in first post, with the name restore to *****.zip
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] omdevsinh:
This not workingin n7100 officially kitkat nb3 how to fix
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] :
You could give more info. Now firstly go to the /system/etc/hosts - file. Hosts file should be around 12 MB.Then check the permissions. Permissions should be rw-r-r. If it's different unzip file then copy & paste, reboot.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] SkOrPn:
Is there a way for someone to identify the source of an ad? I keep getting ads in my IMDb app but not sure how to turn it off, or how to ad the ad server to the moaab host file.

Any ideas what I can do about it?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] FlanjeUK:
You can use Ad-Away's Log DNS Request's tool to find the ad server :)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] piats:
Would you be my hero and remove NordicBet site from the list. I can't place any bets now.

Thank you

Lähetetty minun hlte laitteesta Tapatalkilla
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] HeathenMan:
and the block it! app ive mentioned above shows it in realtime ;)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] omdevsinh:
Thanx for the helpfull reply but unzip file then copy and paste and set right permission reboot after see there not 12mb its only 1.2kb whats problem
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] :
Make sure you have enough space in /system folder (If not delete some bloats) and it should be r/w not r/o. you can try another file browser too.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Enterprise-D:
I've tried using MoaAB with adaway, by adding http://adblock.mahakala.is.

However, adaway always force close after downloading the host file.

Can someone help me ? Thanks.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] FlanjeUK:
Keep trying, if it doesn't work just flash the zip :)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] HeathenMan:
I had nearly the same but the hosts file was just replaced by a mod i installed ;)

@ all Which methods do you know to get system to r/w ? Im always using filemanager app - seems not working for me anymore, also a mount app i loaded from market..
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] PRDR:
Hi,

Sorry everyone for the OT. ES file explorer is working just fine for mounting R/W system and other file systems.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] HeathenMan:
Hmm doesnt work too.. I had checked r/w for / , /system and /framework-mdm but the last two are disabled also after applying.. First it shows system read only , after apply it shows permission denied (as i tried rewriting the hosts file)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] kealke:
Is your phone rooted?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] HeathenMan:
Yes :') to confirm it -> root checker app: works

Edit= maybe it doesnt mount right because of the cwm update with rom manager
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] omdevsinh:
How to use adblock can anyone please help me
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] kealke:
Read the thread for adblocker. Read the startpost if you mean MoaAB instead of adblocker.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] shinra00:
Thanks for the great job. Flashing it works great gj!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] twinko:
if got problems downloading podcasts in pocket-casts.

but i cant find a string calles "pocket" or "shifty".

Someone knows this problem or a solution?

*edit* sorry was the problem of the podcast not from the MoaAD. Thanks for the nice work!!!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] sgs9:
Tip: X-plore, root option under settings, mount r/w, work fine here.

In play-store, best one i know.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] muloarell:
is it ok to flash even i had the xad module running?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] kealke:
It's ok with any ad-blocking app as it's just an updated hosts file.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] HeathenMan:
Thanks but doesnt work too. Notification shows file transfer ok but the hosts file is same as before
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Damasterjj:
thanks it block more ads than ad away, but I couldn't get yahoo.com ads to go away. maybe its part of yahoo?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] HeathenMan:
Problem fixed:

cwm root fix after deinstall of superuser (By clockworkmod) with supersu-->

Supersu recovery install --> superuser reinstall
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Frunk Skunk:
Does this block Vungle in-app video advertisements?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Willy89:
Hi.

My question is for sure a dumb question but: i've installed the app trough recovery and i don't have any new icon.

But ads are gone.

Is that normal?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Basche:
It's not an app, but adds the domains to be blocked in the hosts file. I prefer this over having an app running in the background
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Willy89:
Yeah that's better solution! Thanks for the answer!

So will the host file be updated automatically?

P.S. A Final Fantasy charachter avatar! Great Choice!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] FlanjeUK:
No, but just download and flash updates as and when they become available, simples ;)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] BSDgeek_Jake:
ENJOY the Latest Update...

Sorry guys this time no Changelog.

Cheers

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[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Basche:
Thanks man, I even have a matching quote as my signature :p
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Frunk Skunk:
I'm importing the hosts.bin file into AdAway , and it's been importing for about 4-5 hours now. I can stiill see new entries being added at the top of the list.

Is this normal to take this long?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Frunk Skunk:
To update my previous post, this mod does not block in app Vungle video ads. CutTheRope2 is an app with Vungle video ads that still show in game.

Does anyone know a way to block Vungle video ads?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] 2545:
Thumbs up! Showbox and movie tube app is working now. Been using the March host file due to this problem.

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I317
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] amynjimmy:
OK I have been using Feb because of this... So u saying that may build let's showbox and movie tube work right?

MB865/ST-ATT/4.4.2/BMM

ZLP- SM-N900W8/Att-ST/OxO/CWM/ViSiOn ND-6_4.4.2,Sneakykat 1.6
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] kealke:
Read the post directly above you....
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] SkOrPn:
Can I extract the hosts file and just use root explorer or es file explorer to replace it and then reboot? Does that work? I have a LG G Flex D959 that does not have a custom recovery as of yet, but I do have a rooted stock 4.4.2. So I need to replace it manually if that works...
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] The Fer-Shiz-Nizzle:
That is how I always install it. Just make sure to change permissions to rw-r--r-- (0644)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] budeone:
Anybody see a change in tmz? Never had video playing all the time before
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] kimerika:
after i flashed suddenly gapps wont work,,how?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Primokorn:
MoaAD doesn't alter system stuff. Check "IMPORTANT NOTE to USERS" in OP. So your issue isn't linked to this mod.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] sanketss84:
Thanks a lot for all the hardwork and effort that went into this. :good::victory::)

For now all my apps seem to be working greats and ads have gone in all the apps where i normally see ads.

The hosts file is pretty huge but it works and thats all thats important.

Followed these steps and all set. :good:

Just open 'Root Explorer' and copy the 'hosts' file to '/etc/' or '/system/etc'.

tap and hold on 'hosts' file and tap on 'Permissions'.

Set it rw-r-r and Owner to root:root.

Reboot and Thats It.

0644
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] sagarrai000:
Is this working or not on my phone?

How can I confirm.

I see the hosts file inside system/etc folder with -rw-r-r permissions

BUT

same time I was disappointed to see ads on my BetterBatteryApps as well. Check the screenshot please:

http://xdaforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2747542&stc=1&d=1400270189

EDIT: Please ignore the red highlighted object, as it as for other purpose. Kindly check the bottom section of the screenshot showing ads for "best free apps" :(
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] gimpy1:
I use ads-blocker.com/testing to check to see if it is working.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] omdevsinh:
I followed this steps and set right permission all is good but after reboot this hosts file is gone and see the Default hosts file how to fix I tried couple of times but still this problem
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] sanketss84:
View attachment 2748088

I renamed the original file located in /system/etc or /etc to hosts.bak instead of simply overwriting it . :D

then copied the MoaAB hosts file to this location.

This is what I did and seems to work for me. I use root browser.

If this is not working then you can simply flash the zip provided here using cwm.

LATEST_MoaAB_ADBlocking_09May2014_CWM.zip

Sent from my GT-I9300
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] sanketss84:
Sent from my GT-I9300