yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] vcysion:
Just wanted to point out that using the 01sept light version, the Google Now search app just brings up blank results. I flashed back to the 13aug light and search works again. Is there a way we can edit which apps and pages we want to be excluded from the block?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] tiwag:
You can use the app

Hosts Editor from Nilhcem

to edit the hosts file.

A powerful search is built in.

It's available from play store

Hth

sent using recycled bits
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] vcysion:
Thanks for the suggestion. I'll try it out now!!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] MrBrady:
I assume this does not include YouTube?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Dr Roz Welle:
Will thiz stop someone from tampering with my servies?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] yanowman:
The one thing I wish if didn't block would be amazon. When you want to Google an item your interested in buying, and click on amazon link its denies the connection.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] MrBrady:
If you install a utility like App Redirect (Play Store) I believe it all intercept the link and ask you how you want to open it.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] nate1975:
Amazon

So, the light version unfortunately has a line that blocks www.amazon.com, so you can't even browse to the site manually; No idea what else that breaks.

Oddly, the full version doesn't block www.amazon.com.

I prefer the much smaller light version on my cheap slow phone, so I just stripped out that line.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] newintage:
I am using this since 2013 (from Gingerbread to Lollipop...) This deserves more and more respect & thank. But I should say, this mod goes worse and worse. Latest versions can't block all ads as before. Before 6 months from now, this mod was working flawlessly but now it's showing ads especially videos & flash ads but still blocking edge banners :rolleyes:

On the other hand this is a hosts file which added 127.0.0.1 (blocking) command to ad sources. Full mod have a lot of entries (30-40 mb hosts file WOW) but for some reason ads now appears...
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] BSDgeek_Jake:
Ohh is it? i don't find amazon on my hosts file. Maybe i forgot to update the xda versions. Let me recheck and correct it. Stay Tuned.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] BSDgeek_Jake:
Thanks for appreciating and the feedbacks. MoaAB is still effective and Stopping all those stupid ADs as expected. I dont understand why its not working for some of the users.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] nicesoni_ash:
Although it works for most ads, still few ads are left out and these are mostly those pop up ads and sites but that's understandable but it blocks some of my main sites too like extratorrent.cc, kat.cr etc..
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] newintage:
You can remove your sites from hosts file with a text editor (Notepad++ is a powerful one & free & open source)

Plus: OP isn't blocking your sites intentionally. There are sources and he is syncing with them. Some moron sources see torrent as a malware potential. Checking sites one by one would be a buttpain so work your fingers and remove your individual sites :D
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] nicesoni_ash:
Well I did removed them manually ofcourse but editing a 50mb file on s3 isn't possible and you aren't always on pc to do the editing. ?

Sent from my "GT-I9300/1+1" powered by Carbon Rom & Boeffla/ak Kernel

Fueled by 7000mAh ZeroLemon Battery
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] xZabuza:
Hi.. yah last version was working flawless. . Now it not block most of the ads.. at last one my side..

Or somehow the rom could be related to the mod not block ads??

Anyway is there a way to get the older version.. thanks in advance. .
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] r1akn:
What exactly it does?

Does it only edit the hosts file?

And why light version smoother than the full what's the difference in how they work?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] generalnod:
thanks for this, however I wonder if you might want to remove blocking for www.amazon.com or other amazon domains that prevent usage of the site itself

ex: system/etc/hosts:127.0.0.1 www.amazon.com

at least from the light version even the full version really, i think most people are going to want to be able to use amazon.

I had to revert.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Amd4life:
Would this potential work on windows? If not does anyone have any quality host files that are updated regularly for the desktop
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Cptkirk1996:
I wouldn't use these hosts files on a windows machine or a desktop in general, as it would heavily slow down the system (tested myself). Windows can't deal with a file with over a million entries or even hundred thousands unless you have a ssd with good i/o.

Also note that there is a prominent community that updates ad ip addresses on a daily basis i.e adblock plus etc.

Here is one website i personally use: http://pgl.yoyo.org/as/ its produced hosts files are only small with approx 2500 entries but its working very effective for me at the moment.

Another is: https://easylist.adblockplus.org/en/ this is update website for adblock plus for addons/ subscriptions. once on the website just click view easylist and it will show you adblock plus hosts file. I dont know if this can be used on windows however.

Here is a new third website that has been found, similar to the first mentioned website but with more thorough ip filtering: http://winhelp2002.mvps.org/hosts.htm
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Amd4life:
Thanks for the explanation and heads up
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Cptkirk1996:
Np, I have just started using the third websites hosts file and its working flawlessly so far on my windows machine
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] jkieffer46:
Guys- flashed and doesn't work. What else do I need to do
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Sir_gpm:
Flash the zip and you are ready to go. That's the way it works for me.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] kevincop:
Hello there,

Is there a reason we're blocking jsfiddle.net? It's just an html/css/js playbox.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] newintage:
He isn't blocking, adblock sources does. He is just syncing.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Sir_gpm:
How could I update to latest release?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] n0j0e:
For Windows the PeerBlock app is a great solution!

http://www.peerblock.com/
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] zjxpot:
That file is a year plus old ??????
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] n0j0e:
No problem, use an actual blocklist! The program itself is stable.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] wingedpanther:
[MENTION=4877037]BSDgeek_Jake[/MENTION]

Need your attention here

1.)http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=63014881&postcount=525

2.)http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=63018564&postcount=527

Two users complaining about this mod has battery drain but I haven't felt that.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] SymbioticGenius:
I took care of it. They're idiots, they are complaining about the hosts file but they are using apps to run it instead of just flashing in recovery. Apps use battery.. Duh lol

Sent from my Nexus 6
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] BSDgeek_Jake:
New Update available. Please see Post #1.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] shotgun1:
tested

Hi I've tested your work and it seems that it is only working in WIFI but not in DATA connection can you do something about it, to also work in data network please thanks in advance :)

sorry for my bad english
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] jdstrydom:
Check your APN settings. Having a proxy there can cause this.

Change to APN without proxy needed. Working fine on my side over mobile.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] guycan:
This update is great thanks for nur hard work and for keeping this update so frequently..... Thanks again
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] larkhillv:
Dunno if it's just me but this is not working in Chrome Beta or Opera. Still a ton of ads. Not really getting ads in stock browser though.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] prateektyagi91:
i tried latest update, still ads present in goal.com app

rest of the apps are ok

however, i tried crossbreeder and it removed ads from goal.com but there were ads in other apps

so maybe it can help u in removing ads from goal.com

Rom-DDULP8

Kernel-CoCore-E 6.2

Hit thanks if I helped!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] seanpr123:
Quick question, looking at the reset hosts file appears there is still some ad blocking going on.

Am I looking at that correctly or is that indeed a stock hosts file?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] BSDgeek_Jake:
Should be working... check your settings. As per my testing Opera is Ad free but Chrome still shows some Ads.

Amazing Solutions for Amazing People - BSDgeek
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] BSDgeek_Jake:
ADBlocking RESET will revert the hosts file to default + few AD blocks from 15 to 20 major AD services.

Amazing Solutions for Amazing People - BSDgeek
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] gr8ednz:
Appy Geek is all good !!! Thanks dude!!!!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] al_atlantis:
does it blocking the blapkmarket.cz.en?? cause since i update the host file,i just can see a blankpage when i log in.. :(
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] jackdubl:
So, if using AdAway, what is the process of manually updating using the host.bin file? Can't seem to figure out how to do it.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] taurus18:
how to disable adblocking?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] BSDgeek_Jake:
Flash CWM_REST.zip and U will be stock.

Amazing Solutions for Amazing People - BSDgeek
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] BSDgeek_Jake:
U will get the answers in one of the posts... Anyway... In Ur AbBlock app look of subscriptions and add the update url at Post #1. Its very simple.

Amazing Solutions for Amazing People - BSDgeek
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] hisname:
I hate to say this, but I still see ADS, on xda Web site

Sent from my supercharged :tank:
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Listy2021:
http://adblock.mahakala.is/ is still 21st May version. Any idea when it will be updated please? :)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] k2wl:
sir there are ads in "Times of india" application from store ....can u plz update the list to block this application ads.

thank you
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] clueless_stranger:
Even after this update...
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Basche:
Jake posted that you might see ads. It's the 21 in changes section of op. He might not have gotten to it yet
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] eduardobarth:
What you can do, if you have a nice router, is to use a Raspberry Pi to handle the hosts file. That way your entire home/office network would be free of ads. I don't know exactly how to do that, but a friend of mine has a setup like that. It works wonders and is transparent for your computer. Google for it, it can't be that difficult to get it working.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] JazzMartian:
For some odd reason this mod doesn't seem to work anymore. I'm going to try the latest version again, using CWM to flash instead of TWRP. Don't know if it'll make a difference, but CWM seems more stable to me, while TWRP has more bells and whistles. Hopefully it starts working again. This flash zip was one of my essentials. Thank you for it, either way BSD_Jake.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Amd4life:
Works great for me, no ads whatsoever
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] newintage:
To all who talk about drains:

Yes apps can drain battery but this hosts file have a battery drain too. This is discussed many times since hosts file isn't responsible for blocking adsources, malwares. It's responsible for mapping host names to IP addresses. As you add blocking command, (no matter what device Windows, Linux, Android...) it will use more system sources. Because there is a progression. And this can end up with more battery drain/RAM usage/CPU Usage.

If you don't know what it is, you shouldn't jump into in. Calling someone IDIOT (who you don't know) isn't bring you anything. Make help not war.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] SymbioticGenius:
I assure you there is no excess battery drain to be had by simply flashing this in recovery. One could even argue that blocking ads, pop ups, bs websites and servers actually provide benefits to device speed and battery. I've been running these files forever and I get better battery life than most people ever have.

Heck, I can even prove it.

Sent from my Nexus 6
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Gamer4Life:
Its making my xperia z1 lag for few seconds every time i open a website from chrome.

Is it normal?

I use full version
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] newintage:
I check the pics, your screenshots showing overall status of device. Is there any specific thing with hosts file ? Nope.

And yes; Blocking ads-pop ups-bs absolutely have benefits. As we block them the work will get less. Less work means less usage. BUT STILL system have to read hosts file and that means more work. The drain (or usage) we talk about is that read work. In default, hosts don't have responsibility for reading dozens of 127.0.0.1 more reads (bigger file) means more work.

I'm in no way against this mod. I'm using this for 2-3 years. I always encourage OP. :good:
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Gamer4Life:
It has blocked some of my porn sites, i am reverting ? back
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] GreekDragon:
You mean the porn videos of Fallout(videogame) or Assassin's creed trailer? hahahah
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] waingro808:
No, it won't.

OP can you please make a x86 version for Intel powered devices? I want to flash on my Intel tablet :D I tried flashing the zip many times before realizing it will only work on ARM devices.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] AllAboutTech:
hi [MENTION=4877037]BSDgeek_Jake[/MENTION],

does the full version works on Samsung Galaxy S5 4G Plus devices?

thank you!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] sgs9:
Yes, I am shure. It work also on my Odroid XU4 :D
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] yanowman:
Anyway to include amazon to work in next update...
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] shabtab:
HayDay by supercel is not working after flashing the Light Version. please fix this ASAP. and any workaround for now would be amazing too.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] newintage:
To All Who Want A Fix

Simpliest workaround is using Notepad++. Open your hosts file on PC with Notepad++, CTRL+F, write your URL, it will find your URLs, remove the 127.0.0.1 entries one by one. For example;

BEFORE

127.0.0.1 a.com
[B]127.0.0.1 amazon.com[/B]
[B]127.0.0.1 ads.amazon.com[/B]
127.0.0.1 b.com
[B]127.0.0.1 www.amazon.com[/B]

AFTER THAT IT SHOULD BE

127.0.0.1 a.com
127.0.0.1 b.com
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Kensairabbit37:
I am having trouble accessing the Premium side of StarCityGames (mtg site). When I have MoaAB installed it fails to load the login page: https://sales.starcitygames.com/login.php Any suggestions or thoughts on the matter would be appreciated.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Solvin:
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[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Cptkirk1996:
Well it is not supported as the author does not want people complaing about peoples devices slowing down and it may not actually not work with blocking ads as the memory leaks will cause the hosts file to go out of memory (just thinking that could happen but it might not). And it affects all phones running 5.0 and going from experience early builds of 5.1 also had the memory leak issue and i presume the memory leak affects Samsung phones the most as even their 5.1 builds can not multitask properly. If i were you I would not use it on 5.0, if you can use a rom that is 5.1 as there are a lot of performance and battery life benefits of it (well in the latest builds such as r16-18) over 5.0.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] poddo:
I am using the light version and it appears to be blocking the STEAM app login servers.

Any idea on how to find out what lines I have to delete from the hosts file in order to make the app work again?

EDIT: fixed manually removing the steam URLs from the hosts file

I wonder why they were included in the first place
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] ironia.:
Why we must have a rooted phone for use MoaB?

tnx
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] - sYndrome -:
I noticed a huge performance decrease while browsing after flashing the full version of MoaAB. Is it possible that this hosts file is too big? On my other Android device I use a much smaller hosts file that was included in the custom ROM and I didn't have any performance issues.

Root is not needed, the information in the first post is wrong. You can flash TWRP on your unrooted device and then flash the hosts.zip. However you do need root, if you want to load the hosts file in AdAway.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] newintage:
You're changing a file in root/system direction. If you want to copy the file to system manually; you will need root. Otherwise recovery (CWM, TWRP...) can handle without root.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Ultraboss:
Can you delete steam URLs for next light releases ??

Thanks
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] kealke:
Why don't you delete them yourself and be done in a minute? Simple and faster than waiting for the next release.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] BSDgeek_Jake:
There is no Battery Drain since its not an App or Service. Those users are not aware of the Apps installed in there phone and which is causing the drain.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] BSDgeek_Jake:
OK will update it in the next release. Cheers.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] BSDgeek_Jake:
Because its a System component. Without 'root' its stub.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] BSDgeek_Jake:
There is no battery drain using it. Some other Apps are causing it. The common reason for battery drain is 'Loop requests' and 'Bad coding in Apps'. Apps might keep requesting for the address instead withdraw and keep the operations stable. Some phone keeps it stable but Some have memory leaks. Android 4.x is Perfect but Android 5.x is Bad in managing memory and handling it. Regards.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] BSDgeek_Jake:
ha ha ha
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] BSDgeek_Jake:
Guys i dont have x86 device so cant test. Although Copy Paste to /system/etc/ will do the job. Use 'File Explorer' for extract/copy/paste operations.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] BSDgeek_Jake:
All versions will work on Any devices (See Post #1) as long as You Are Rooted.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] BSDgeek_Jake:
Yep. Will update in the next Release.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] BSDgeek_Jake:
oohhh i never heard that App. Will update in the next release.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] BSDgeek_Jake:
Will correct it in the next release.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] shabtab:
Delete
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] xHazardx:
A changelog would be very helpful. What is the new version optimized for?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] waingro808:
WOW, so simple. Tested and working on Dell Venue 8 3830 Intel tablet. :good: Thanks!!!

Maybe this method should be in the instructions for people who can't flash a zip?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] montafede:
hy no work google maps
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] HerroYou:
The new update broke google maps.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Sir_gpm:
I'm on latest update and my maps work fine!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] GiRaFa-SAMA:
Lol, download hosts editor and remove the lines of your favorite porn sites.

Good luck and good fap dude.

Enviado do meu Galaxy S4 GT-i9505 usando Tapatalk
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] montafede:
hy bro i have s6 edge before work google maps now with this upgrade no work
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] bombadier:
New October release is blocking search in maps(didn't check the Google app),can't connect error,had a look in the hosts file and there are plenty entries with Google in the name,I have no clue what to remove but, I am in the UK if its relevant?

Changed back to the August full and everything is working
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] montafede:
could u post the august full file pls i delete it
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] bombadier:
[MENTION=6759425]montafede[/MENTION]

PM sent

Tapatyping fae the bacon
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] dredq:
I have same google map blocking issue....In USA on VS980 LgG2 on Tesla rom.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] pro.aggro:
First directlink is the old september version. Please update it @ Unknown User

[/COLOR]

Restore your backup. The one you have done before flashing something [emoji6]

Gesendet von meinem Nexus 5 mit Tapatalk
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] dginsd:
Im getting the same google maps no network issue would someone mind posting or PMing me the August full file.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] waingro808:
01September2015R2 doesn't block Google Maps. 29August2015R7 does.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] yanowman:
Wait.....

So now we HAVE to use the full version? The small version isn't clickable now in the OP. I realise tiny hasn't been released yet
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] BSDgeek_Jake:
MoaAB does noting to the 'system' or 'boot' partitions. This is something else which made the bootloop.

Thats why i always say 'Nandroid Backup Backup Backup' before any Flash.

You can now restore things via your OEM Flasher program. It will take backup of your 'data' and restore the system. Please jump to your Devices XDA thread for help. :good:
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] BSDgeek_Jake:
Full Version is currently the Optimized version.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] BSDgeek_Jake:
Amazon and Google Maps are fixed in the Latest Release.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] karmoussa:
Thanks a lot
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Ph0z3:
Using the full version lags down my note2.

When will the light version be updated?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] wkobaint:
It'l cause bootloop if I force this great script on LP 5.0.2?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] bombadier:
Not sure if I understand you but this will not cause a bootloop and its not a script but replaces your hosts file

Tapatyping fae the Bacon