yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Timmmmaaahh!:
Nuts, I should've added a sarcasm hashtag :D

Sorry about that anyway, It's just, some people don't realise how much luxury we have on here. Devs like [MENTION=4877037]BSDgeek_Jake[/MENTION] here that put so much effort into ROM's/Mods/Apps/Kernels/Etc. for our convenience, I'm deeply humbled by this every single day I browse through the threads I follow (quite a few!). And then there's this guy that feels the need to insinuate the dev's work is useless by stating he "had to" (there's no other way!) revert to an alternative so I made my own insinuations. He probably didn't mean any harm, it just got the better of me. Sorry for the short sidetrack :)

To get back on track, people, if there's domains that you want to access that MoaAB is blocking but you still want kickass adblocking without the need of having something running in the background, please put the small amount of effort into editing the file instead of complaining about it (or state it like [MENTION=1967171]Tynen[/MENTION] did, that's respectful). You can do this before flashing (inside the zip) or afterwards (in Android's host file). Cheers!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Tynen:
I ended up editing the host file without Blizzard and battle.net and wow being blocked. The host file is a pretty good collection. Im just honestly confused how they'd ever get in there ;)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Revenant Ghost:
After realizing AdAway was blocking all Disqus comments on my internet browser (including here at XDA), I ditched it for MoaAB. And yes, I can use it with any VPN without problems. Thanks for this, [MENTION=4877037]BSDgeek_Jake[/MENTION].
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] ovu85:
I had the same problem, i've left the proxy blank and works fine now, thanks for the info
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] ManikandanGuru:
I have a problem.

Airtel Movies app not displaying thumbnail images and app not playing the video if I play the app force closes.

And in some other apps product images not displaying because of the res.cloudinary domain

I managed to remove the cloudinary but don't know what causing the Airtel Movies app problem.

Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Timmmmaaahh!:
Hi!

I was wondering.. Is there a way to detect which domain(s) an app needs to function? I've tried this other mod, 3MinitBattery, which has adblocking detection and refuses to start.

Sizzled with Bacon
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] idcrisis:
Mate, Adaway has a sniffer.

Ideally, access to the internet should be app policy permission regex.

Maybe XDA app store can pioneer.

Cheers.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] gozzaa:
Proof?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] idcrisis:
The button that says so as an advertised functionality :)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Venthe:
Two problems that happened on my 7.1, otherwise pure nexus.

* OneNote could not login (This was initial log-in, as it was installed after MOAAB)

* Google Feed would not show any card (But strangely after a week or so)

Both of the problems were resolved by removal of moaab
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] deksman2:
Hey guys... tried to add the host source link to Adaway directly, but it's not downloading from it at all.

In Hosts sources: http://adblock.makahala.is/ (Local: not available, Online: not available).
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] henry8668:
go back to main screen and click "DOWNLOAD FILES...."

then reboot.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] deksman2:
Already clicked on Download files and apply ad blocking, but it only says it applied hosts from 3 out of 4 sources.

The third source it didn't apply hosts from was of course makahala - even after rebooting.

It refuses to download from that link
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] henry8668:
not sure why didn't work for you but I just did it successfully a few minutes ago... last update is Dec 23, 2016.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] deksman2:
I reinstalled the ROM and this time it worked.

I don't know why it refused to work before.

However, I still have an issue.

Those annoying Google Text ads are still showing up.

I'm using Ressurection Remix 7.1.1 Rom btw.

Adaway also successfully blocked even CM security ads before... but now, not so much.

In various apps, the ads are gone indeed just as before, but I don't understand why are text ads still showing up in chrome browser for Android or CM security.

Not even makahala hosts file is stopping either one of these when used in adaway.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] JazzMartian:
MOAAB is starting to weaken again, and the ads are breaking through.

Btw, if any of you haven't tried MinMinGuard, it's probably the best overall ad-blocker I've tried. It's an Xposed module. Highly effective.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] iPAQ 6515a User:
Doesn't it slow down your device? In my case it was a nightmare
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] JazzMartian:
MinMinGuard? I never knew it to slow down my device. Maybe it did though and I hadn't attributed it to MMG. I know it's really effective at blocking ads though. Anyways, I do like MOAAB, and am looking forward to an update.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] qtipbailey:
It happened again where Microsoft Office apps like Excel, OneNote, etc. could not sign in to my Office account saying "no network connection". Removed MoaAB and that fixed the issue.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Kiras_PL:
Is this thread still supported ?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] demkantor:
Yes, Why would you think otherwise, latest update is not that old
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] fogame:
So I flashed this...Works great. Tried to reverse it with the removal file. Flashed it and nothing. Ads are still blocked. Where is the host file so I can manually edit it?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] myrigon:
Gotta dirty flash your rom.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] fogame:
Did that twice. Same thing.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] danipan:
Could you add redirect.viglink.com? Latetly all the links I clicked redirects me to viglink and it doesn't load the webpage. I'm not sure if my phone is infected with virus or this is a new type of ads? Please enlighten me what is this. If it is the latter can I add this to my host file and could you tell me the exact address?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] ninjasinabag:
Hollllly hell. The ROM I was using on my s4 had a modded host file for adblocking which really did nothing in the way of adblocking. Main issue being that most websites (XDA included) would lead back to those annoying redirects saying "your generic Android device has a virus".

After an hour or so of using your hosts file, I've seen one redirect ad and it didn't even reach its intended target site.

Cheers
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] qtipbailey:
Replying to myself for posterity:

And yet AGAIN it was Microsoft's fault and it's happening again today. It's being widely reported on. Second widespread outage this month affecting Xbox Live, Outlook.com, Skype, OneDrive and Windows Store. It had to be coincidence that the issue was fixed at the same time as I uninstalled MoaAB. Today I'm still locked out with or without MoaAB.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] android_smater:
plz add support for magisk systems ad blocked it will be gr8
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Timmmmaaahh!:
Hey, that's a pretty good idea, a MoaAB Magisk module! I'm up for that, +1 from me! Makes it even easier to flash.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] ooo.ntm.ooo:
I was installed MOA and the game "Hay Day" can't connect to internet to play, please fix this problem !!!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] fogame:
There's nothing for him to fix? It's probably the server that is being blacklisted.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Bewildered Wolf:
I flashed the zip yesterday and no ads were blocked in instagram, Tumblr and some more apps.

I searched for "instagram" on this thread but i cant find any solution.

Can anyone help ?

Xperia Z2

LineageoS 14.1
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] ACHILLES R32:
Decided to root my google pixel to get rid of the ads like on my nexus 5. I had issues at first. Twrp would say that file was flashed successful. But ads still showed up. After extracting the host file manual and editing permissions, everything worked flawlessly. No more ads☺️

Sent from my Pixel
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Timmmmaaahh!:
It's not a problem, it's a solution. Do you have any idea how much filth apps like that pull towards your device? MoaAB is the most complete list of filth fending without any compromises I've ever seen, really living up to the name. You'll have to make a choice: harvesting your precious [insert favorite digital crop here] or a clean device.

That aside, you could've searched this thread, it already presents a Tasker workaround written by [MENTION=7898127]lipton3651[/MENTION]
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Bewildered Wolf:
I did that but still coming in instagram and Tumblr.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] kapil_dheer:
Try some older versions.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Bewildered Wolf:
Can't find them. Alink or something would be better.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] kapil_dheer:
Check pm
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Bewildered Wolf:
Thanks bro, but no luck with insta and Tumblr. Is it beacuse I'm using beta version of these apps ?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] kapil_dheer:
Can you upload these apps somewhere & send methe links.

I'll try.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] kapil_dheer:
On latest instalgram version & zero ads.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Bewildered Wolf:
I'm on 10.14.0

And which substartum theme you are using for instagram ?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] kapil_dheer:
Send me the link to this version.

I'm on Android m & cm13 theme deep darkness.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Bewildered Wolf:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BxDWTvRiGcXBb2I0bmZoM0paN3M/view?usp=drivesdk
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] kapil_dheer:
All good. No ads on this version as well.;)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Bewildered Wolf:
See here bro.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] abhimanyu.singh:
Can somebody confirm if it works well on magisk?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Erahgon:
Working well here when using Adaway and Magisk's system-less hosts.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] abhimanyu.singh:
Not adaway. I was asking about MoaAB.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Erahgon:
Well... I've configured it to work through Adaway using the link in the OP, and Magisk to patch the host file system-less-ly. So far so good.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] abhimanyu.singh:
Can you explain the steps. i downloaded Host file mentioned in OP but was not able to use. so please help me with the steps.

EDIT: Got it.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] primoski:
How is it? i cant:(
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] abhimanyu.singh:
Add the host url given in op to adaway host sources. That's it.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] vijayroyt:
You could also Flash the zip file using twrp!

Using adaway gives you more flexibility though..
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] miss_p1nky:
Long time no update :(
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] DEVILOPS 007:
Use adaway and AdBlock plus. It is better anyway.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] sonwon:
Tis not for me.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] JumperTomek:
How delete it ?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Timmmmaaahh!:
There's an uninstaller attached to the first post, MoaAB_Reset2Stock_NoBlocks.zip. Just flash that. Or edit your host file and delete all entries manually.

Sizzled with Bacon
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] metinagar:
Guys there hasn't been an update for a while, any news? How can I add updated files to this program. İt's currently installed. İs there an updated list that I just flash?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] JazonX:
Microsoft apps are not connecting, and also HERE Maps as well. Any Idea which entries to be removed?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] ogisha:
I would be very grateful if somebody could say which entries should be whitelisted, especially for Here Maps.

I have searched for all entries contain "here", "maps" and "wego", and I have not find any logical entries to be whitelisted.

Thank you very much!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Pradeep Kumar Sahoo:
Thanx
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] MKRashka:
same here, want to use Word and Excel

I have excluded all *.microsoft.com & *.windows.com urls (except the bing ad-servers, windows activity servers and fstac.com servers)

Works without any ad. I will specify wich one is really needed for the apps asap

You can download the flashable *zip with my modifications from the attachment. :cool:

# 0.0.0.0 ajax.microsoft.com
# 0.0.0.0 amer.hops.glbdns.microsoft.com
# 0.0.0.0 apprep.smartscreen.microsoft.com
# 0.0.0.0 cache.datamart.windows.com
# 0.0.0.0 ca.telemetry.microsoft.com
# 0.0.0.0 choice.microsoft.com
# 0.0.0.0 c.microsoft.com
# 0.0.0.0 corpext.msitadfs.glbdns2.microsoft.com
# 0.0.0.0 corp.sts.microsoft.com
# 0.0.0.0 cp101-prod.do.dsp.mp.microsoft.com
# 0.0.0.0 crl.microsoft.com
# 0.0.0.0 db3wns2011111.wns.windows.com
# 0.0.0.0 db5sch101100917.wns.windows.com
# 0.0.0.0 db5sch101101511.wns.windows.com
# 0.0.0.0 db5sch101101939.wns.windows.com
# 0.0.0.0 db5sch101110626.wns.windows.com
# 0.0.0.0 db5sch101110634.wns.windows.com
# 0.0.0.0 db5sch103082111.wns.windows.com
# 0.0.0.0 db5sch103082406.wns.windows.com
# 0.0.0.0 db5sch103092209.wns.windows.com
# 0.0.0.0 db5wns1d.wns.windows.com
# 0.0.0.0 db5.wns.windows.com
# 0.0.0.0 db6sch102091105.wns.windows.com
# 0.0.0.0 db6sch102091412.wns.windows.com
# 0.0.0.0 df.telemetry.microsoft.com
# 0.0.0.0 eu.vortex.data.microsoft.com
# 0.0.0.0 feedback.search.microsoft.com
# 0.0.0.0 geo-prod.do.dsp.mp.microsoft.com
# 0.0.0.0 geover-prod.do.dsp.mp.microsoft.com
# 0.0.0.0 i1.services.social.microsoft.com
# 0.0.0.0 kv101-prod.do.dsp.mp.microsoft.com
# 0.0.0.0 ls2web.redmond.corp.microsoft.com
# 0.0.0.0 mobile.pipe.aria.microsoft.com
# 0.0.0.0 oca.telemetry.microsoft.com
# 0.0.0.0 officeclient.microsoft.com
# 0.0.0.0 redir.metaservices.microsoft.com
# 0.0.0.0 reports.wes.df.telemetry.microsoft.com
# 0.0.0.0 services.wes.df.telemetry.microsoft.com
# 0.0.0.0 settings.data.glbdns2.microsoft.com
# 0.0.0.0 settings.data.microsoft.com
# 0.0.0.0 settings-sandbox.data.microsoft.com
# 0.0.0.0 settings-win.data.microsoft.com
# 0.0.0.0 sqm.df.telemetry.microsoft.com
# 0.0.0.0 sqm.telemetry.microsoft.com
# 0.0.0.0 statsfe1.ws.microsoft.com
# 0.0.0.0 statsfe2.update.microsoft.com
# 0.0.0.0 statsfe2.ws.microsoft.com
# 0.0.0.0 storecatalogrevocation.storequality.microsoft.com
# 0.0.0.0 survey.watson.microsoft.com
# 0.0.0.0 telecommand.telemetry.microsoft.com
# 0.0.0.0 telemetry.microsoft.com
# 0.0.0.0 telemetry.urs.microsoft.com
# 0.0.0.0 teredo.ipv6.microsoft.com
# 0.0.0.0 tsfe.trafficshaping.dsp.mp.microsoft.com
# 0.0.0.0 v10.vortex-win.data.microsoft.com
# 0.0.0.0 vortex.data.glbdns2.microsoft.com
# 0.0.0.0 vortex.data.microsoft.com
# 0.0.0.0 vortex-sandbox.data.microsoft.com
# 0.0.0.0 vortex-win.data.microsoft.com
# 0.0.0.0 watson.microsoft.com
# 0.0.0.0 watson.ppe.telemetry.microsoft.com
# 0.0.0.0 watson.telemetry.microsoft.com
# 0.0.0.0 web.vortex.data.microsoft.com
# 0.0.0.0 wes.df.telemetry.microsoft.com
# 0.0.0.0 win10.ipv6.microsoft.com
# 0.0.0.0 win8.ipv6.microsoft.com

regards

Rashka
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] JazonX:
Thanks a ton for spending your time on this, Let me have a look..
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] bojiokia:
Have a look at this github hosts share:

https://github.com/crazy-max/WindowsSpyBlocker/tree/master/data/hosts

Choose which operating system you are using, then inside you should see 3 diff .txt host file.

Click on extra.txt and update.txt, whitelist all address you can find inside MoaAB to ensure windows full functionality.

Spy.txt is verified microsoft tracking tools which is not necessary required, hence I will leave hosts found inside spy.txt untouched, keeping it blacklisted.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] metinagar:
Could someone please update this app with ookla and other latest ads blocked
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] imwendt:
I can't download???
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] metinagar:
Please guys I need to block outbrain and Taboola ads
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] markusmuster:
Just a notice: With MoaAB installed Here WeGo navigation does not work anymore. It shows just a blank map and it is impossible to download offline maps.

I don't know what exactly is being blocked but it seems to block too much...
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] BSDgeek_Jake:
Lets Rock n Roll...

Stay Tuned...
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] cztrollolcz:
Hello,

Where can I find the latest hosts file? I want to use this with the simple AdAway app, so I can disable it, when I want to.

Thanks
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] :
Work ebay ? thx
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] gimpy1:
I'm still staying tuned.??
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] thenameistoms:
Hope this is a new update.

Decemeber 2016 was way too long ago.....
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] evildog1:
Be careful. This hosts blocks some games, breaks some websites, prevent skype from sending and even block ad.fly.

I spent 5 months making my own hosts and testing it on multiple devices without any help. Works perfectly so far without breaking anything. I'll release my own hosts on XDA soon after blocking more ads and testing
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] sonwon:
And I believe your host is less secure.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] evildog1:
No, i block many malwares , trackers and added latest malware hosts told by malwareteams as well, so there is no reason to say my hosts is less secure even you never tried it before
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] sonwon:
This host file works perfectly for me. I admit I don't play games.

And I haven't tried your host file. Nor do I plan too. I based my opinion on your description. BSDgeek_jake has been at this for over 5 years, you for 6 months. You have a long road to walk before your host will even come close. It would be better for the community if you collaborated rather than launch another host file. If you believe you have a better list of bad sites and good sites then share here to build up. Try asking why certain sites are blocked there is likely a good reason.

Anyway good luck with whatever you do.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] :
evildog, i'll definitely try your hosts since is this host blocks The walking dead and it doesn't really block some ads. There are no such perfect hosts. Pete's hosts breaks even more websites so i had no choice, but i removed hosts until i find some good one.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Tani2:
it's more than awesome :)

Thank you geek_Jake sir :)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] HM13androfan:
Hi there, I installed the ad block today and looks like it's a bit tad too strong.. Now YouTube so didn't plays the videos even in a pretty strong WiFi connection:silly: but it's pretty cool of a script MoAB
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Revenant Ghost:
After AdAway continued to fail me by allowing ads from Google to creep up on my bookmarks, I went back to MoaAB. Definitely looking forward to the update, whenever it arrives.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] cRaWnEr:
Same here. Do you use any previous version?

---------- Post added at 11:49 ---------- Previous post was at 11:48 ----------

Sounds good. I'm having issues with latest version. Is your hosts file available to download?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] rayman95:
No issues with December version......
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] BSDgeek_Jake:
Pick Your Best Update Ever.

Download from Here.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] BSDgeek_Jake:
Corrections will happen over a period of time as usual... So have patience, report more and complain less. Stay Happy.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Timmmmaaahh!:
Awesome! Will get to flashing this right away and will (constructively!) report any issues found ;)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Timmmmaaahh!:
Oops! Already found a boo boo. Updater script missing from zip, not flashable. I've merged the new host file into the previous zip and edited the release date in the script (updated flashable version attached). Flashed just fine :)

Edit: file removed
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] BSDgeek_Jake:
This is not a booo boo. Please read Post #1. Remove the links. MoaAB will now be shipped as bare plain hosts file and now users need to copy the things.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] BSDgeek_Jake:
Anyone posting files to this thread will be removed or banned from my thread. Dont take it otherwise but its for the following reasons:

1. Clean Thread.

2. One source of updated MoaAB and not derivatives.

3. Lesser complain and More reporting.

4. One man to do the job and be responsible.

5. Single stable copy wirh Release Control.

6. And Last, Respect for my Free Work.

Help is appreciated but do not circulate your copies with fewer or more merged entries which you think is good or bad. Use it for your personal use but not here. You can make your own thread and manage it. Use PM to share your work. Edit the entries which you think is good or bad and use it accordingly.

I appreciate your help, corrections and efforts but please understand that making multiple forks will kill the purpose and introducing more upset and angry people and then blaming MoaAB which i dont like.

Hope i was clear and humble.

Rest as you wish guys.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Willy89:
New version!

Yes!

Flashing and testing on my old working I9300
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] gimpy1:
Ok. This version is not flashed thru twrp like the other versions? It failed twice when I tried, then I reread the OP, "how to install". It is just copy and paste, correct?

Thx, awesome job. I have been using it for years just like you published it with no changes. It's great.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Timmmmaaahh!:
That's alright, I edited the post. People will comment on how to install it though. Flashable made it easy, manual copy is difficult for some. So far for point 1 & 3 :p

For the record, I have the utmost respect for your work and it was NOT a fork! The host file you provided was untouched, I just replaced the old host with the new one in the flashable zip you made. I'm a big fan of MoaAB. No hard feelings :)

If anyone wants it flashable, I'll be happy to provide it via PM.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] anakara:
Thanks dev for hard work :D