yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Backstab319:
Hey guys am new to this android stuff i downlaoded the hosts zip and extracted it and copied but when i tried to copy it to system/etc i get this error "read only"
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] kapil_dheer:
You need to be rooted with the file manager having the required privileges to write to system partition.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] harshil33:
Thanks. Will try with notepad++

I am using chrome only.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] techy97:
How can I import this into Adaway without using pc if possible
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] lalit387:
Download and extract host file than import your list it in Adaway after that apply

Simple as that
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] toole:
Would you mind sharing?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] SebaS-DG:
Xvideos is disabled, lol
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] utkarsh102:
How to use this with adaway? I have read the earlier posts but i am not able to figure it out.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] rjwc1:
Add http://adblock.mahakala.is/ to your hosts sources
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Timmmmaaahh!:
Pr0ndig still works! Oh wait, I probably should've sent that in a PM =D

Anyway, you can edit the host file freely, the wwworld is your oyster ;)

Sizzled with Bacon ?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] SebaS-DG:
I've tried but there is no "search" function... :|
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Timmmmaaahh!:
The best way to edit it is by using Notepad++ on your PC, edit whatever you want in there, save and push it to your device.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] waingro808:
Same here. No wonder my Onenote stopped working.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] toole:
Would you please explain how I can edit the host files.?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] :
Please... Use the search button, Google search, it's written in the post you quoted,...
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] sonwon:
Block half the M$ links and try onenote again, etc. Unto you find the one.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] nilanko:
[MENTION=4877037]BSDgeek_Jake[/MENTION] Try the Backgrounds app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ogqcorp.bgh&hl=en and browse wallpapers in it. You'll see wide and huge ads when you start scrolling. How can I block these ads? I have used many hosts file including yours, nothing seems to block these.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] K3V1991:
Blocks Instagram, YouTube & Facebook ADs too?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] kapil_dheer:
No. These are server ads.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] kapil_dheer:
For me only a black band at bottom
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] nilanko:
No just scroll through the wallpapers list in any category. You'll see ads in between the lists. Those aren't getting blocked. Why so?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] kapil_dheer:
Try adding these sources to your hosts. Hope it blocks.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] waseemakhtar:
Use miminguard (xposed module) to get rid of black space.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2597332
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] HannibalLecter:
friends, I'm using this with Adaway app. Added the http://adblock.mahakala.is/ to my hosts.

Do I need to add any other hosts to Block ALL ads everywhere?

Please sugggest.

I came across this screenshot from one of the users. he has added so many hosts.

Do I need to add those as well? or MOAB is really the Mother and covers everything.? :)

thanks [MENTION=1547420]E90 Commie[/MENTION] your suggestions are highly welcome brother :)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] raptorddd:
what about facebook app ads.?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] kwanthenewbie:
No
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] :
I am using MoAB with Blokada and it blocks 90 percent of web ads/in-app ads. I think this is enough.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] HannibalLecter:
blokada uses VPN to block ads right?

Doesnt that reduce the internet speed?

Also, since you ahve root and using MOAB, is there really a need for Blokada?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] :
I haven't experienced any significant decrease in my Internet speed with using Blokada. Moreover, Blokada also gives me the distinct advantage of easily whitelisting apps on the fly or disabling/reenabling adblocking on the fly.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] naggert:
Hi. I recently reinstalled this after running stock for a while.

I'm having issues running a game called HayDay. Anyone got experience with this?

It loads about 80% then says to check my Internet connection :D
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] ovu85:
I don't know what's wrong but from the last rom that i've flashed (darkRom 7.1.2) i can't get rid of ads. The host file is pasted to system/etc.

What is wrong? It worked like charm before

EDIT: my fault, aftet flashed the new rom, the carrier APN took it's own proxy so that's why it didn't worked.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] fosterqaz11:
Will it works on oreo?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Timmmmaaahh!:
It works on any system that uses a host file so yes, it does.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] fosterqaz11:
Thanks gonna try
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] naggert:
Okay, this here stopped me from watching porn... Had to revert back to original host file. So much not worth it :)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] fosterqaz11:
The zip provide should be flash right? If yes, ain't working on oreo,, displaying invalid zip file.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] sonwon:
Many porn sites install bad stuff on your device.

Not being judgmental however there are also negative consequences to watching porn. One study showed it made sex less satisfying with a partner.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] kapil_dheer:
This has to be extracted and put in place.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] fosterqaz11:
Oh hehe.. So if something wrong went, can I delete the file from recovery file manager?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] kapil_dheer:
Sure. And what can go wrong.....
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Timmmmaaahh!:
You have websites installing stuff on your device? You should review your security settings!

Of course, that's a load of humblebumble. Your browser runs, just like any other app, in a sandbox that cannot install random things. Some porn (which has pros and cons, they are not up for discussion here) website are quite invasive on advertising, that's why it makes sense that they are included into the MoaAB list. Everyone is free to edit the host file before applying, to edit their host file after applying or to add websites to a whitelist via an app like AdAway when including the http://adblock.mahakala.is/ source (kudos to [MENTION=4083745]nagpochenpo[/MENTION]!).

Mind that porn websites have absolutely no gain in infecting systems. Such websites (especially the bigger ones) are in many ways much more secure and way less privacy invasive compared to sites like facebook.com. Interesting reading here.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] sonwon:
I don't want to get into a debate. There is however good reason to be concerned when visiting porn sites and there is research to show "watching porn is linked to less happiness in relationships — at least for men."

"Pornhub’s Safe Browsing report (completely SFW) states that of the 14,263 pages tested on the site over the previous 90 days, 1777 resulted in malicious software being downloaded and installed without user consent."

"Browsing some of the internet's most popular pornography websites is increasingly putting visitors at risk, research has found."

"a new study has reviewed decades of research and concluded that watching porn is linked to less happiness in relationships — at least for men."
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] L22EEW:
LOL!!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] naggert:
Yeah and you go blind from masturbating! Also Santa Claus is real!

If you're getting virus from watching porn you really need to review the sites you're visiting.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] sonwon:
You said it not me, okay last post since this is way off thread!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] :
Gone after update to latest 8.0.0 / OPR4.170623.006

Hi,

I'm not sure if there are people already mentioned this but:

I wan't you to know that my MOAB installation is gone after I updated to the latest android version (8.0.0 / OPR4.170623.006) on my Nexus 5x, also the install files (zip) are deleted.

So I tried to reinstall the zip file, but now I get a error like this:

Error installing zip file '/sdcard/Download/Belangrijk/MoaAB_ADBlocking_06122017_R1.zip'

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BzrKc3KuVfjpcXVUV3ctalVCYU0/view?usp=sharing

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BzrKc3KuVfjpRkpmeXY1dzF0bnc/view?usp=sharing

So until there is a solution I have to watch ad's, AAAAH!!! :)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] :
The zip file is no longer flashable. Instead, you have to:

1. Use a file explorer which can have a access to /root. Extract the contents of the zip.

2. Copy the hosts file.

3. Go to /root/system/etc

4. Paste the hosts file and replace/overwrite.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] :
I've used ES file explorer in root mode, extracted the zip file, copied that folder to /root/system/etc, reboot. still got ad's :(

maybe my fault is that i copied the folder instead of the files inside that folder?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] kapil_dheer:
You have to copy hosts file. It will ask you for file replacement confirmation.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] rohitdave:
Hi BSDgeek

Tried your application yesterday, great experience.

One of my browsers is Puffin browser page load speed is really fast, however your application does not block adds on puffin, can something be done here.

By the way I am completely Google free using MicroG.

ROM is the official RR 5.8.4 for Cancro

Thanks once again
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] :
Yep, you have to copy the hosts file.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] y2klol:
I downloaded "MoaAB_ADBlocking_06122017_R1.zip" from the "Premium Version" link and replaced the host file with the new one and I still get ads, especially youtube and textra.

EDIT: I rebooted as well.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] truefriendcz:
Yes. Go to streets :D...
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Timmmmaaahh!:
Check if the changes actually went through by viewing the host file (just search "host viewer" in Play Store and get one with 4+ star reviews). For YouTube, you'll need a different approach (their ad system works differently), a patched ad-free version. I suggest iYTBP. Friendly suggestion (I must add this): read the first 4 posts (or at least the first one and the one that applies to you) carefully before posting anything in there. You can PM me with any questions as well.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] :
OK thanks, I think it works now..
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] rohitdave:
Not really connected to this wonderful thread, as an alternative to ES File Explorer I am using Mixplorer.

ES file explorer is bloated and does not carry very good reviews lately, I think it has been bought by another company.

Mixplorer is lightweight and created by a XDA developer and available on XDA.

I am no way connected to Mixplorer, its a great replacement for ES
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] y2klol:
Getting an error "Could not find META-INF/com/google/android/update-binary' in the zip file when I use the TWRP flash version.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Timmmmaaahh!:
If you're talking about the flashable version I sent you, just PM me with your details (Device + TWRP version + Android version). Add a TWRP log if possible (via pastebin or so).
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] niko1plus:
Does moto do things differently, on my oneplus devices it flashed no problem , my moto g4 plus xt1644 throws errors and fails to flash zip.

Also i tried manual install by unzipping host file and replacing it in my system root file manually what gives?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] kwanthenewbie:
The updated zip in the OP is no longer flashable mate. Extract and place it in system/etc
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] niko1plus:
Yeah I could have read op but I just went ahead and installed AdAway and it works fine host editor an all. To lazy to have to copy paste stuff into my system root folder.

Imo lame direction to go moaab to go in to where once it was easily flashable, to now cumbersome copy paste BS.

Sorry Jake always sang praise of your work but this latest one is a stinker.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] gimpy1:
Running just fine with the apk, Jake. Thx, for making it so easy to be rid of annoying ads.

Been using only your zips, and now, apk's for several years.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] bangdes:
just copy paste? it's difficult way for most people, you should installed 'file explorer' or etc first. And of course it cannot so easy on android 7 and upper
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] kwanthenewbie:
Use MiXplore from XDA labs or where else you can find. It's very useful and easily edit the system
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] sonwon:
I do hope that BSDgeek_Jake continues to publish this file since I find NetGuard to be an incomplete solution.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] anik.debnath:
Please PM me the flashable zip you created from the latest MOAB...Thanks in advance
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] TYMO68:
[MENTION=4885270]anik.debnath[/MENTION], I'd also like a copy of the flashable zip. Please PM it to me.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] CCJ22:
What apk?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] gimpy1:
CCJ22, after rereading, I think I used the wrong wording. He called it a mod and not an apk. Sorry for misleading you. Unintentional on my part.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] dalepothen:
It would be great if you would pm me too of the mod
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] manuel100:
Can I have also the flashable zip? Thanks in advance
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] zm3:
Is there any away to block AdSense ads?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Joeisgood99:
Hey [MENTION=4877037]BSDgeek_Jake[/MENTION]

Gret job. This blocks everything! (at least on my phone/apps)

I have made a simple META-INF file, and added it to your zip provided in the OP to make it TWRP installable. Want me to /do you mind if I provide a link??
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Bewildered Wolf:
Any help with tapatalk ads ?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Bewildered Wolf:
And these annoying Ketchapp ads :/
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] kapil_dheer:
What tapatalk version you use.... Link please. Let's check if I find ads like this.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] patrickdrd:
I think tapatalk famous issue has been discussed over and over again,

only option is to add graph.facebook.com to hosts file,

but if you do so, you lose functionality regarding facebook (and not only) apps,

other solutions work better in this case, e.g. minminguard, adguard maybe, etc

another one is pay the price and become pro account
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Bewildered Wolf:
7.1.6

Free version.

The latest from Play store bro.

---------- Post added at 03:18 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:53 PM ----------

The pro app is for 200 bucks. I was thinking of buying it. But then i saw the vip thing. In free app you give 63 bucks for a month and 950 for a lifetime to get vip bagde and get no ads for lifetime. But i don't understand the use of the pro app for 200 bucks then. So, I got confused and didn't bought anything.

Also, minminguard and adguard require xposed. Can't install xposed because banking and payment apps. :/
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] danerrickcuba@gmail.com:
Dude just download a dekarc/detarip version of the app
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Bewildered Wolf:
Sorry ? What's an dekarc version.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] patrickdrd:
oops, I didn't know it got so expensive, I got it in the past when it was way cheaper,

so then you should add graph.facebook.com to your adaway blacklist and give it a try

(and if/whenever you need facebook/social related apps you can always disable it and re-apply)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] danerrickcuba@gmail.com:
If you can't figure out what that means, I'm really sorry I can't help you there
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Bewildered Wolf:
I don't use facebook app bro. Waste of time. But I use fb in a browser whenever required for something important.

But yes i use messenger for messages.

So what all.will be affected. And I can add graph.facebook.com.in hosts file directly?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] patrickdrd:
I think I know what he means but I don't know if it's allowed to explain here :confused:
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Bewildered Wolf:
Bro, just tell.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] patrickdrd:
I have used graph.facebook.com in the past and browser viewing was working fine,

facebook lite too,

so maybe you can give it a try,

you've got two options: either you apply it inside adaway (blacklist) and then apply rules from the front page,

or edit the hosts file and put the line

0.0.0.0 graph.facebook.com
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Timmmmaaahh!:
It isn't.

Say what? TapaTalk Pro, $2.99. If you're talking about Indian Rupees, that could be correct though. (2.99 = 194.32)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] patrickdrd:
it's not much then, that's close to what I paid a couple of years ago
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Bewildered Wolf:
I'm just confused.

1. On the net it says, tapatalk pro has stopped development.

2. I can pay 200 for tapatalk bro but 950 for vip is high for me (as of now) but some people say the main app is the free app and you should buy from here only.

The internet is full of people saying that they bought the app years ago and now when "tapatalk pro" is retired, you can get vip access if you have the proof you bought bro.

Well i can also buy the 950 one. But which one to buy ? That's what I'm confused about.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] kapil_dheer:
I use very old hosts file of bsdjake & keep adding add sources from various apps. Now the hosts size is 12 mb as flashable zip.

Don't have such ads anyhow.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Bewildered Wolf:
Please share.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] kapil_dheer:
Sending in pm
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] PiggyFlooper:
Me too, is your hosts file alphabetized?

Alphabetized hosts-

busybox egrep -v "^#|^$|^\ |localhost" /system/etc/hosts 2>/dev/null | busybox grep -v $'^\t' 2>/dev/null | busybox sort -u -o /system/etc/hosts.alpha 2>/dev/null
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Bewildered Wolf:
Even that 12b hosts file didn't helped.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] kapil_dheer:
Did that long time back using excel & removed duplicates.

---------- Post added at 06:59 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:58 PM ----------

Give a shot to my latest share.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] danerrickcuba@gmail.com:
Share with me too via P.M
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] PiggyFlooper:
Bro, try mine, check your PM
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Bewildered Wolf:
The 12 mb file did worked bro. A magisk module was manipulating the file earlier.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] PiggyFlooper:
Ok the one I gave you was wrong one, re-uploaded
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Bewildered Wolf:
Can you pm again ?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] PiggyFlooper:
[MENTION=4865506]Bewildered Wolf[/MENTION]

Done
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] iPAQ 6515a User:
Could you PM me, too?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Bewildered Wolf:
Post it here only. Many people are asking for it bro.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] JazonX:
PM for me too! Thanks..
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Timmmmaaahh!:
It's not that simple. [MENTION=4877037]BSDgeek_Jake[/MENTION] will have to approve first. His last post on this was pretty clear:
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Bewildered Wolf:
Oh okay. Didn't knew about that.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] kapil_dheer:
True. All this is his work & must be appreciated.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] BSDgeek_Jake:
Update Prepared... Starting the Roll...
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Timmmmaaahh!:
Haha, and then after months he pops out of nowhere with a brand new update (almost). You're a piece of work, Jake ;) Looking forward to the new list!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] :
I'm interested too.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] patrickdrd:
put me in the boat :D
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] :
I can't believe I'm on a boat, into the big blue water we roll. From the top I scream "LOOK AT ME!" Things will never be the same, when there's a big white boat coming my way. XD
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] PiggyFlooper:
[MENTION=901572]iPAQ 6515a User[/MENTION] [MENTION=2218786]JazonX[/MENTION]

PM sent

Enjoy

Blocks some YouTube ads, "corrupt" porn sites, in-app ads, if you have Xposed framework, I suggest using in conjunction with YouTube Adaway, and MinminGuard. Good luck!

Edit- can also be used on your laptop or home pc

---------- Post added at 12:33 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:03 PM ----------

Thanks for you concern, [MENTION=4877037]BSDgeek_Jake[/MENTION] has sold out to some app developers that were complaining here on this thread, so he deleted their urls from hosts, and I among others saw more in-app advertisements after that. So I have taken an old version of Moaab before the sell out and have updated it as I see ads in apps/browsers over the past several years.

I understand why you said what you wrote, because of the person said to offer it up in this thread as opposed to in pm.

I'm following the rules set down by op, and I feel like mine is better because it gets rid of more annoying ads and many bloody redirections. And better is why I always pm it if asked. So anybody can pm me if you want it, it's 11+ MB and may slow down older devices, today's phones will be fine.

Good day