yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Blueblob:
I quote you because he quoted the 1st post ;)

See some post before : for 6.x you have to fix permissions

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@BSDgeek_Jake : I don't know how you can handle same questions everyday ?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] paarkhi:
It's working on 6.0.1,tested on AOSP and cm13
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] batja84:
Isn't better instead of 127.0.0.1 use 0.0.0.0, 127.0.0.0 or 999.999.999.999? Because 127.0.0.1 belongs to localhost und use it for ads blocking create more load onto system.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] _Bon_Bon:
That was suggested and tried, but BSDGeek_Jake decided against it in the later versions
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] quadracer06:
[MENTION=4877037]BSDgeek_Jake[/MENTION] thank you first and foremost for this awesome list! It has served me well for years! I use my phone as my home wifi (unlimited data) and as such, whatever is blocked on my phone is also blocked on my computer. I cannot access the chrome webstore (https://chrome.google.com/webstore) when MoaAB is running. I've tried whitelisting "chrome.google.com*" but that does not seem to work. Any help here?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] hasbrone:
Hi

Anyone know if this MOD works together with Adblock Plus?

or

Enough just to install the MOD?

Thanks.

Hi [MENTION=4877037]BSDgeek_Jake[/MENTION], You could answer my question?

Thank you.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] cuberio1:
You will be able to access chrome webstore by firstly editing the host file from the MoaAB zip, removing the dedicated line of the URL you mentionned (probably easier to do it with your computer).

Once you edited and saved the host file, zip it all with the name you want and move your MoaAB modified zip to your phone.

Then flash this modified zip and you'll be able to access your targeted URL from your computer (and your phone too).

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I would say it's enough just to install the MOD but it's possible to make it work with adblock plus adaway for sure (in that case add to it http://adblock.mahakala.is).

Personally I eventually use this great MOD alone and it's just fine :)

edit : [MENTION=910944]hasbrone[/MENTION] I was thinking about adaway while replying to you, so I didn't check it with adblock plus...
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] quadracer06:
Thanks for the tip. I should mention that I am using AdAway to download and install the host file automatically. Is there a way to whitelist the proper host to make that work?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] hasbrone:
OK.

You're right, Adaway can be added: "http://adblock.mahakala.is" to the list of sources, I have done.

But my question is, Can this MOD work with Adblock Plus (ie, install the MOD and install Adblock Plus)?

Thanks.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] bombadier:
If what you are asking is can you flash this mod and use Adblock plus then the answer is no as adblock will overwrite the MOAB hosts file, if adblock plus allows you to add sources for the host like adaway then yeah you could use them both
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] anees02:
Does this tool support twrp recovery?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] niko1plus:
You use the twrp to flash the zip. Is that support?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] anees02:
I may see that this tool couldn't flashed via TWRP recovery (just cwm recovery)

Is that still true? ... Since I used this tool before maybe 2 years and flashed ir with cwm recovery.

But I don't know about twrp recovery.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] niko1plus:
From what's in the original post, you need to have root access and have a custom recovery like twrp, twrp being the recommended option. Therefore allowing you to flash this sweet host file onto your Android device.

Hope that makes sense.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Shubham.S:
You seem to have blocked discqus.com or something that has blocked comments on several websites (im using adaway with ur hosts and had to whitelist it)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] SmithersJ0nes:
Just stopped working today on Galaxy S7 (SM-G930F), no configuration changes made to the phone or addition apps/software installed in the last week. Flashed back to stock and reflashed, no joy ads not being blocked. any suggestions, thanks.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] nawty1000:
I have just flashed your zip it's all good apart from it is not blocking those annoying taboola ads.

Is there any way to add to the hosts file?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Shubham.S:
Go to the hosts file and edit it directly
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] bombadier:
Could try adding to the hosts file (follow the existing format that you see in the hosts)

http://cdn.taboolasyndication.com

http://cdn.taboola.com

Or you will need to use an app to log DNS requests to try and work out which ones are the ad servers

Network Connections may be of use
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] musabcel:
MoaAB: Mother of All AD-BLOCKING - install - review

[YOUTUBE]4CJlOBfjWEg[/YOUTUBE]
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] SmithersJ0nes:
Figured it out, ads were not being blocked when not on Wi-Fi, I've changed mobile provider and had to remove the "proxy" setting from their APN settings to get it working :D
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] razerguy71:
does this mod block BBM ads?

and does this also work alongside adaway or should i uninstall adaway first?

thanks
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] lkkeyan89:
.net websites are blocked add this domain in whitelist.. onhax.net not working
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] :
yea Same request. Please block ads, not suspicious website to some extent [emoji173]
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] colormedroid:
Anyway I can get that pm'd to me too please?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] :
Same request
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Diamorphoses:
Hi,

Thanks for your work in developing such a great tool for users.

I would like to know if for example ublock origin is completly useless, if I use this script?

And by the way, If I want to use for example "Fanboy's annoying social blocking list", I suppose all I have to do is to add

this to the host file? Just like that, copy/paste right? (starting on "-box-facebook_" ofc)

Thanks
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] JonSCSL:
Use a host editor app from the play store.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Diamorphoses:
THAT MEANS ITS POSSIBLE :cyclops::victory:

No play store here. Only XDA-Labs :D But yes. I will use MIXplorer for that :o

Thanks :)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] jimbomodder:
here you go
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] BSDgeek_Jake:
Please remove the link immediately.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] jimbomodder:
Was only a free app from playstore

Sent from my SM-A500FU
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] BSDgeek_Jake:
This thread do not promote any app sharing. Use PM to do so.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] jimbomodder:
Ok, well please accept my apologies
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Diamorphoses:
Anyone has any idea why

dl.dropboxusercontent.com

is blocked? I believe this is a mistake right? http://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/ looks ok to me.

There is also another supposed dropbox's host blocked and I suppose this is the one which is malicious

dl-dropbox-x3rfaqqgyhj3134.hoxty.com
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] sonwon:
hoxty.com is for sure a bad link, don't go there boys and girls!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Diamorphoses:
yes... ublock origin warned me about it in my laptop :D

But the other one looks fine to me... It's the link that helps your chosen apps to synchronize with dropbox, i guess.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Einheit-101:
Does this block ad2store redirections?

Something seriously has to be done about this annoyance
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] lucasbitencourt:
Works on Android M?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] :
*slow clap*
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Diamorphoses:
I would like to say that THIS IS NOT criticizing the OP, but rather the list... lol... I really can't understand why are there so many legit domains in that list?

What harm can http://everyones-favorite-hypocrite.tumblr.com/ do to you?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] niko1plus:
Why because this is a general ad host block. Your able to remove non threatening entries. As long as your rooted and have a host editor. Peice of cake. I remove entries all the time.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] chainrulez:
I always faced difficulty using Skype. It won't sync properly and always create hiccups. Then I finally found that there are some entries in host file which are blocking it. Delete these 5 entries if you are having difficulty using Skype
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] podspi:
FYI, mms.vtext.com got added back in at some point. Have to remove that if you are on Verizon and want to send MMS (receiving works fine).

Was driving myself nuts for a while before I realized what was going on! Anywho, thanks for the hosts file! Love it, and don't mind needing to customize it every once in a while...
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] niko1plus:
Yea this is an imperfect solution for everyone, but with a bit of knowledge this is a sweet template that one could modify to suit ones personal needs. Or at least that's how I look a it.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] anees02:
I flashed the package using flashfire app. It works.

Stock recovery, systemless root.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] corporatejackpot:
Thanks for putting this together.. Really big win. I hope you can answer a few questions for me:

1. Is this compatibility list up to date? 5.1x is the latest? I've flashed the zip on 6.0.1; it seems to work alright, although some ads are still getting by.. Is that because I'm not compatible?

2. Since I installed this, I've noticed that some sites refuse to connect with my android. Any way to control that on a case-by-case basis?

3. I just read that the AdBlocker Plus app allows you to add a definition that suppresses facebook messenger receipts (so that others cannot see when you've read a message). Is it possible to add such a definition to MooAB??

Thanks!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] niko1plus:
I works fine on any Android version realy as long as you can flash it or know how to unzip and paste and replace your original hosts file manualy.

Ive been using this on a 6.0 based rom for ages no issues.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Dor71:
Great.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] eparico:
For those of us who might be a bit on the frugal side, this most recent version is now blocking pictures on the Coupons.com app. I tried to modify the hosts file with an editor and removed anything related to coupons.com but to no avail, the pictures were still blocked and I'm having trouble identifying the URL blocking the pictures. I've reverted back to an older version that I thankfully still had stored on my computer and am able to see everything now but if anyone has any insight, it would be appreciated. I'd very much like to update to the most recent version.

Thanks for all your hard work, I've been using MoaAB for a long time. I just wish I could identify the URL causing the problem! Cheers!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] southsideswaggar:
Using the full list on may 7th 2016 And I cannot connect to any of my Microsoft "outlook" accounts or the website. Can u remove whatever IP is blocking outlook from connecting to servers to add my email into my email appapp. When I try the app says unable to connect to server. Also blocks me from thethe outlook site too. If notnot can u suggest a host edit app and tell me what to look for and correct? I think more users will benefit as well. Thanks! Love your lists, hate ads, and may u keep this project alivealive!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Blueblob:
Edit it on a pc/mac with a text editor (a true one). Save and check EOL (you need to keep Linux format, LF).

Most of text editor on Android cannot handle big files,
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] #Henkate:
MoaAB December Release

Hello!

I've been using AdAway always and did a good job, but there are some annoying popups ads in browser saying that my phone got a virus blah blah blah.

I would want to try MoaAB, but I've readed few pages ago that December release is most effective.

Can someone PM me with a download link for it? Thank you!

[MENTION=4699837]pvkiniyan95[/MENTION] : I've seen that you've posted a link with December release, but you had to remove it. Can you PM me the link, if you still have that release? Thank you!

EDIT: Thank you pvkiniyan95 and bombadier for PM-ing me :)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Heisenberg:
[size=+1]Thread cleaned of some references to adult sites, this isn't really appropriate for XDA.[/size]
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] BSDgeek_Jake:
USERS please do not post, look for, search for, talk about any Adult sites related stuffs.

YOU WILL KILL MoaAB... knowingly or unknowingly.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] niko1plus:
Did the mormon church of islam buy xda?

And this host file blocks most adult content anyways becasue of the ads and malware found on those sites.

Its just silly trying to purtinise this forum we are grownups here mosty right?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] LucaBB:
Can you send me a pm with link? Thanks in advance.

Inviato dal mio Mi-4c utilizzando Tapatalk
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] niko1plus:
This latest release is just as good as the december one. You might need to mod the r6 one a bit but its better than any that came before.

The reson people like the old version is because its not as agresive as the current version. But thats what host editors are for.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] adearinn:
Didn't work in Samsung Note 5
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Blueblob:
Do you use Chrome and data saver enable?

If you want help you need to provide more info... or read a few pages
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] niko1plus:
I know of a few samsung phones that revert to stock host file on re boot. Google is kinder than asking in a forum. And chances are the answer will be more usefull than this one.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] arielovin:
Works perfect. Best adblocker! Note 5 sprint stock mm
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] PiggyFlooper:
Hello, I'm sharing a simple script that will alphabetize your hosts file, making it easier to find urls that you're looking for to edit or delete.

The script uses your busybox, if your busybox is at /system/bin- change in the script from /xbin to /bin

If you'd like, you can use SManager or Script Manager app to run it as su (easier than using term. emulator)

WARNING

After running this script, it will alpabetize and COPY the hosts file to /etc/hosts.alpha

You will need to add to the beginning of your 'new' hosts file:

127.0.0.1 localhost

::1 localhost

Or maybe something like this:

127.0.0.1localhostlocalhost.localdomain

127.0.0.1loopbackloopback.localdomain

127.0.0.1android

::1localhost6localhost6.localdomain

::1loopback6loopback6.localdomain

255.255.255.255broadcasthost

Hosts Editor app is useful for this
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] PiggyFlooper:
Here's the dl for the hosts alphabetizer

Download

https://db.tt/rM9VF0Ml

:p
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] niko1plus:
This i like in theory but doesnt a host editor essentially accomplish the same thing?

And bsdjake does not like /allow links in this thread fyi.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] PiggyFlooper:
I see what you're saying about the host editor and using the search function.

About the link... I feel like it's on topic, and as always, I offer it up to help. It'll be taken down if requested by op'er
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] schmolch:
Dropbox and Kindle don't work with this mod enabled.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] BSDgeek_Jake:
Ok. Hope your script will not create any issues. Have you tested it thoroughly¿
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] BSDgeek_Jake:
let me check and unblock.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] BSDgeek_Jake:
Try answering few questions and you will get the answer.

1. Are you rooted or non-rooted?

2. Do you use any other MOD for DNS or ADBlocking purposes?

3. Do you any kind of Proxy or VPN services?

4. Do you use Data compression features in Chrome or Opera?

5. Do you see MoaAB hosts file in /system/etc/ and permissions set to rw-r-r?

6. Read Post No 1 for How to check if MoaAB is working or Not?

Cheers.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] PiggyFlooper:
Have tested it from 1 to 34 MB hosts files, no issues, the idea came from CrossBreeder script
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] BSDgeek_Jake:
Just one suggestion: You can use PM feature to send in your work and/or to spread your work just create a seperate thread and flash it there. I am sure that users will agree with me and love it. Cheers.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] g_ding84:
I just want to give you a huge thanks for this. So much better than any ad blocking app.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Phat7:
This is the best hosts file I've found on the web. I'm curious though - you have blocked many adult tube sites and also some normal sites like www.xolodilnik.ru (russian electronics site). Why did you include these?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] BSDgeek_Jake:
:) All sites which are identified and detected as potential threat to a client is blocked in this hosts file. Sorry for the extreme blocking but Safety first.

You can always edit your hosts file and remove the sites which you think is safe. ;)

Enjoy Safer Android :good:
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] comptonhubbard:
pardon the noob question but how do I apply these? Do I have to change the file name from zip to some thing else? Or do I just flash it in CWM?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] hisname:
> How to install?[/COLOR]

You have to be ROOT (su) to copy the 'hosts' file to '/etc' and '/system/etc' and setting the permissions to 'root:root' and '0444' or 'r-r-r'. Reboot you Android Baby and That It. ENJOY.

read the OP

Sent from my supercharged tank
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Voda_Smart_2:
Or better if you don't know how to do it, install ADFree from Play Store it is free and is doing the same.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] shantam:
Does it block airpush ads

***Sent***

***From My Noir With Love***
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] EP2008:
Can this file be hosted in a way that I can add it to my adaway hosts list?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] comptonhubbard:
Thank you I got it.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] BSDgeek_Jake:
Blocking is for:

carrieriq, airpush, leadbolt, tapit, inmobi, adsense, iac and huge list of many more...

Probably most of the Ads are Blocked ;)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] BSDgeek_Jake:
;) Currently i am not maintaining any alternate or mirror links.

Lets me see whenever i get time... Keep you updated.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] BSDgeek_Jake:
Really appreciate your feedback.

All corrections are made and updated 'hosts' file is made available.

:cowboy:
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Toz1k:
Mother of God... it's too BIG!

Good Job, Developer!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] slipar:
good job for the hosts file..

but it also block few image & apps icon in play store..
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] AK211990:
anyway to remove the ad in chomp sms?..:confused:
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] ..Cory..:
Dude, this is insane! Thanks a lot :D
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] rickgillyon:
Thanks for this, great resource, but I've found a few URL-shortening services in the file which cause issues following links from Twitter:

bit.ly
ow.ly
t.com

I've removed these from my own version of the file but for me, they shouldn't be there. Also, as previously reported, some entry or other is killing icons and screenshots in Play...

Thanks!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] ghpk:
Definitely mother of All AD Blocking, Just replaced hosts file on my Lava Iris 501 and Ads are history now.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] BSDgeek_Jake:
This 'hosts' file already kills many application based ADServices including yours said app. else use LuckyPatcher to remove ads from inside the apps but use at your own risk.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] ccdreadcc:
browse to system/etc/

Rename hosts to hosts.bak

Open site now..

After using site, renable adblock by renaming hosts.bak to hosts

-> Sent from my SuperCharged potato oO <-
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Dave the Knave:
You will need to reboot after renaming the file.

Sent from my Galaxy S3
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Primokorn:
I've just tried to go to this adf.dot.ly url: http://*******/1055032/note2-022 but I can't:
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] ccdreadcc:
No need to reboot

-> Sent from my SuperCharged potato oO <-
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] question.com:
Hmm after going nuts wondering why ads weren't being blocked on chrome beta, I remembered I enabled the bandwidth settings. As soon as I turned it off, ads blocked again.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] RovG:
I am not with you. Please explain.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] question.com:
In chrome beta, you can "reduce data usage." with that enabled, ads started showing up.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] X-zone:
That's because the connections comes from Googles servers, that sends the data compressed. So the phone won't see any connections from www.ads.com. Same as Opera Turbo. :cowboy:

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Hmm... There's no easy way to bypass that. Maybe you can test Firefox and install NoScript and disable the "ads blocker checker" script? Havn't tried it myself on android, but it's worth a shot! :laugh: Test RequestPolicy also!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Primokorn:
These modules don't exist on Firefox for Android.

The solution is to delete the domain in the "hosts" file...
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] X-zone:
Yeah. But it's worth trying to get it work with the host :D Maybe you can modify the specific address.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] metalmoot:
Best adblock list I ever used but it doesn't work today, when the list is loading, adaway crashes

I tried other lists and it works, so I don't know why this list doesn't work anymore...
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Primokorn:
With this hosts file you can uninstall Adaway, Adfree... No more required ;)