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[Android Apps and Games] Johnn78:
AdAway 4.3.3-200

1) Does it support both http & https protocols ?

2) When you finish the update for making host file then, does it warn you how many urls has been updated or simple refers that the update was finished ? Because if you have some url which won't be updated then you are going to understand it.
[Android Apps and Games] dirtyreturn:
host-file.net works fine for me...

girhubcontent ... StevenBlack after I added and tapped update adaway just force closes.

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[Android Apps and Games] Markp20pro:
Hello Guys :)

There is anyway for install ths or other AdBlock on P20 PRO? i dont have the root unfort.
[Android Apps and Games] guhvanoh:
This version needs root. You'll have use other means until the non-root version gets released.
[Android Apps and Games] bluey45:
You could use blockada or DNS66 as they both use vpn and don't need root.

Otherwise you could wait for adaway v5
[Android Apps and Games] Markp20pro:
Using a VPN is safe? im worried about that passing through a VPN them could grab password and other info
[Android Apps and Games] Txatxiquesi:
Is a local vpn mode over your phone network.
[Android Apps and Games] guest4711:
It's safe because it's a local vpn. This local vpn is used for filtering your packets (whithout needing root). It's like using a packet filter on your device (which would need root).
[Android Apps and Games] sirxdroid:
If you can change your DNS settings on your phone, you can use https://nextdns.io/ instead of VPN and customize your lists. It's like a hosted Pi-hole.
[Android Apps and Games] Oswald Boelcke:
As far as I see for Android it's only available via the Google Play Store. And by Google's policy they only publish application without Ad blocker i.e. the Ad blocker had to be removed. Can this really be an alternative?
[Android Apps and Games] sirxdroid:
You do not have to use their app, on Android Pie and above you can set your own private DNS (DNS over TLS) directly, assuming your phone Android flavor didn't remove that feature. Here's a tutorial how to do it, you can try it with 1.1.1.1 first see if it works before you spend time configuring nextdns.

https://blog.cloudflare.com/enable-private-dns-with-1-1-1-1-on-android-9-pie/
[Android Apps and Games] Oswald Boelcke:
I've set my own private DNS-mode on my LOS 16 device, and I've set it to "fdns1.dismail.de". Otherwise, unless I'm connected to my homenet work, I'm always using my private secure VPN (by OpenVPN) to the RaspberryPi in our home network (more details here). This is also the reason why I can't use a VPN based ad blocker, and why I stay with my (always rooted) devices on this fantastic application AdAway.
[Android Apps and Games] temuri:
Despite installing and building hosts file successfully, entries from hosts file are still being resolved correctly from Android terminal. Thus, all ads are showing, bypassing the rules.

How to fix this?

Thanks!
[Android Apps and Games] zgfg:
Android 10, SAR?

In that case you must use Systemless hosts
[Android Apps and Games] guest4711:
Tools like nslookup simply ignore hosts file... Try ping instead.

One some devices a reboot is required to use the new hosts file.

Your hosts file is located at the default directory, /system/etc/ ?
[Android Apps and Games] andreoide:
Trying to install the downloaded app results in

"You sure you want to update over existing app? (I tick Yes). Than it looks like installing but in the end this message; "App not installed"

:crying:
[Android Apps and Games] guest4711:
You probably use an app from another source which is signed using another key, e. g. from f-droid. You have to uninstall the old version to install the new one. Caution: Backup/export your lists before uninstalling...
[Android Apps and Games] DorianX:
I can't download 4.3.3 from any link

Enviado desde mi ONEPLUS A5000 mediante Tapatalk
[Android Apps and Games] Wishmasterflo:
I am running Version 4.3.2 downloaded via F-Droid.

Is the latest 4.3.3 Version not available (yet) via F-Droid?

When checking F-Droid I still see the 4.3.2 as latest and not the 4.3.3 one.

Thanks!
[Android Apps and Games] casley79:
Why some app shown adv anyway with adaway enabled?
[Android Apps and Games] terirem:
Hello all.

Just something I've noticed: when AdAway is activated I cannot connect to my hotspot with any device. However, when I backup AdAway's hosts file, deactivate AdAway and then manually restore AdAway generated hosts file (and restart phone to make sure everything is applied): hotspot is working (devices can connect to it) and add blocking is working. Any thoughts? What does AdAway do actually, aside from creating hosts file and replacing default system one? Note: I am rooted.
[Android Apps and Games] Anakill:
Up...

Could this be specific to miui ??
[Android Apps and Games] Oswald Boelcke:
[MENTION=2822685]PerfectSlayer[/MENTION] Running v4.3.3 without any issues. Great job! Thanks very much. Obviously had to unintstall my Fdroid v4.3.2 first.

This link from OP works fine for me: https://app.adaway.org/adaway.apk. However, I downloaded and installed from Github: https://github.com/AdAway/AdAway/releases/tag/v4.3.3
[Android Apps and Games] kgirlx:
Hi all, I recently add the StevenBlack hosts list, but it says underneath after I update, local not available online not available.... What am I doing wrong. AdAway v3.3 on LG30 Android 8. Thanks for any tips and advice.
[Android Apps and Games] DorianX:
Thanks! GitHub link works fine

Enviado desde mi ONEPLUS A5000 mediante Tapatalk
[Android Apps and Games] Wishmasterflo:
OK I guess it will take some days until the new Version is available through F-Droid.
[Android Apps and Games] Oswald Boelcke:
Affirmative. My experience is that it very often takes the Fdroid-team about a week after the new release is available e.g. on Github.
[Android Apps and Games] Help The Peace:
Update: Seems to work again... that was strange...

I've installed the latest 4.3.3 update and I'm only seeing ads. It seems to be dysfunctional for me. I'm on official Lineage OS' 17.1 with a Pixel XL (from 2016) and Magisk 20.4.
[Android Apps and Games] hyborian:
I uninstalled the previous version ,and installed 4.3.3 from Github, all fine, except when I tap on Check Updates, it says Update Available, so I tap on Update Hosts button, then it goes on to download and apply hosts file, and with a notice that Newest hosts files enabled.

When I tap on Check Updates again, it does the same thing, gives a message that Update is available. Did it 5 times, still the same. Rebooted, and did the same thing above, same problem.

Anyone has this issue ?
[Android Apps and Games] Ch3vr0n:
Above post confirmed. After updating host, app says and blocking enabled and after restartingapp, instantly says updates available again. Even if hosts were applied less than a minute ago
[Android Apps and Games] mrjuniork:
Pls delete
[Android Apps and Games] hyborian:
"This version provides two adblocking methods: the usual root one using hosts file and a new one using local VPN."

Great, I don't want to use VPN if I can get away with it; otherwise, I would have used Blokada a long time ago (I did use it on my unrooted Huawei phone). It was good, no problem with battery, it even beat my rooted phones without VPN. I also used Google's Datally with its VPN before it was discontinued, no problem with battery, my battery remains the same before and after Datally.
[Android Apps and Games] guhvanoh:
I hope you realize it only use the API, and not a true VPN per se. The disadvantage of this method is that you can't use a separate VPN and this together. Having said that, I've just installed and I just say it looks luvly. Props to [MENTION=2822685]PerfectSlayer[/MENTION] and [MENTION=3355398]mrRobinson[/MENTION] for this.
[Android Apps and Games] shady_11:
The new update it's looking really nice.

Are you plannig on add dns changer too?

Thanks
[Android Apps and Games] rmw98:
V5 is looking really nice. Small bug in settings tho.

When you go into preferences, automatic updates and then rotate the device, it goes back to preferences. When you press the back button, two instances of settings are on top of each other.

Otherwise very nice work :angel:
[Android Apps and Games] the_poseidon:
Thanks for this nice app n new version

I uploaded it on my rooted n unrooted devices

Both have same soırces n blocking, prefences all same without root

So when i check browser news on new section : rooted device shows ads between of news but un rooted device doesnt show any ads on same screen

So how can i deal with it? n block these ads?

Here attached for easy referance
[Android Apps and Games] Wolfcity:
5.0 looks really nice. I got it working on a rooted device as usual and on an unrooted one too. Ads are blocked perfectly on both devices.

Good work!
[Android Apps and Games] Ps24u:
I still have issues with update "times"

I use build stable 4.3.3 on Android 7.1.1 (can't test v5 beta).

I often see "Up-to-date for - xx minutes"

(yeah that's a minus sign).

When that happens, if I update and reboot, the soft still thinks there is an update available when in fact not.

I'm currently in Paris, GMT+2 (Daylight Saving Time is active, otherwise winter time is GMT+1).
[Android Apps and Games] shakazoid:
Anyone having problems with previously backed up list not fully restoring in this 5.0 beta version. It correctly restored my whitelist but did not append or restore my blacklist. All it shows in blocked is the default from installation "presumably added by the developer". Just so you know. I did a full uninstall & install of new version.
[Android Apps and Games] Luniz2k1:
Shouldn't the top right button say "Redirected" instead of "Allowed"?
[Android Apps and Games] adriansticoid0312:
Please never quote a super long post again.
[Android Apps and Games] sherindroid:
webserver is not working on A10. Do any other find the same ? Adaway v5.0.0
[Android Apps and Games] BreckZeBoulay:
Is this new method could generate conflicts with NetGuard ?
[Android Apps and Games] Portgas D. Ace:
Yes, you can only run one VPN at the same time. So either AdAway (non-root) OR NetGuard.

Maybe we see a future project which includes both frewall and adblocker in one app…:silly:
[Android Apps and Games] chuppito:
Hello how to make sure that the pixel is in writing and not read-only ?
[Android Apps and Games] Ultramanoid:
Someone will correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe Google made all ckufing Pixel models having a read only system and it's enforced by the partition layout. ( Developer and user friendly, as always... /s )
[Android Apps and Games] dhacke:
[MENTION=5925610]chuppito[/MENTION]

i guess a good indicator is whether you need the systemless module in Magisk or not (together with AdAway). When the app can apply the rules/custom entries without the mentioned module you system is probably read-write. If not and you need the systemless modul your system is read-only. Mayby there are better methods to check this but i only used this method in the past so i only know from that method.

[MENTION=4004386]Ultramanoid[/MENTION]

Interestingly since the last update (or the one before that; i'm not sure anymore) of my preferred Rom i don't need the mentioned module anymore on my P4 XL. So it seems for me that my system is now read-write. Of course it can be differs on other roms and stock system etc.

[MENTION=2822685]PerfectSlayer[/MENTION]

I just tested the new AdAway beta version v5 and i really like it (espicially the GUI; it isn't so much "overload" as in Blockada which i found very confusing in the past). Thx so so much for this app and of course for the vpn mode. Now i have the feeling that i can mayby convince some of contacts to use this app. Again thank you so much.

But please allow me one question: If i remembering right you said that you would allow that a user which uses this app in the vpn mode can set a custom dns server (because the private dns doesn't work in vpn mode). I use AdAway in Root mode and didn't find a setting for this so i want to ask whether the mentioned possibilty is already in this first beta or not.
[Android Apps and Games] chuppito:
[MENTION=9542156]dhacke[/MENTION] yes I had to put the module to run adaway, but I would like to know how I can mount it in writing because it blocks me from other applications
[Android Apps and Games] TotallyAnxious:
There doesn't seem to be anything in the root method for v5.0 showing you have a systemless host (unless it's just expected that if you're using the root method, you've already enabled the module in magisk manager). Besides that, seems to be working great.

[MENTION=2822685]PerfectSlayer[/MENTION] not sure if you preferred to be tagged for stuff intended for you specifically.
[Android Apps and Games] PerfectSlayer:
Hi all,

Thanks for all your feedback! It was very positive and it's a big relieve to me :victory:

I am working on the first fixes so I could give a try to the built-in updater.

Feedback:

One of the next additions will be to add a custom DNS settings.

As the VPN filtering force users to not use secure DNS services (Settings, Network & Internet, Private DNS) to intercept DNS traffic, I think a mandatory feature is to configure custom DNS services.

I plan to add:

Custom DNS settings to select its DNS servers (from a list and free input)

Private DNS clients like DoT (DNS over TLS, the builtin private DNS settings), DoH (DNS over HTTPS) and DNSSEC.

For root adblocking, you can set up private DNS in the settings and AdAway does not change anything.

Woopsy! It's fixed. Thanks!

Did adblocking worked with v4? Isn't Opera browser provides a VPN feature (like Chrome lite mode) which prevent adblocking?

Could you share the blackup list file here so I can test?

If you are coming from the legacy backup format, I made a page to convert it to the new one: https://adaway.org/export

Sure! It's fixed. Thanks!

Thanks! :highfive:

Agreed, the settings UI text seems more contrasted.

I will have a look at it.

Yes, VNP is a foreground service. I made a dedicated notification channel so you can hide it without loosing update notification.

Changelog:

Fix redirect label from home screen

Fix preference screen duplication on screen orientation change

Improve hosts list readability

Update dependencies

Fix ndk configuration

Thanks:

Special thanks to [MENTION=436205]Taco[/MENTION]TheDank for its contribution and [MENTION=4677996]rmw98[/MENTION] and [MENTION=5380554]Luniz2k1[/MENTION] for their bug reports.

Download:

AdAway 5.0.1 (sha2: 071799802b228e8c7a765971e532d694a4a6a224305d061e59df5ea6247048af)
[Android Apps and Games] jotha.dx:
Hi i update for new version and with systemless host module in Magisk enable (Google 10) and no enable the AdAway.... Error in /system.

Like new design!:good:

_________

Note: I reviewed the installation of Magisk and now activated systemless. AdAway Now it's up and running. :svetius:
[Android Apps and Games] TotallyAnxious:
You might find this source code helpful!

https://github.com/Gedsh/InviZible
[Android Apps and Games] Ps24u:
[MENTION=2822685]PerfectSlayer[/MENTION], if you're going to leave the 4.x branch to focus on 5.x, could you at least please correct this bug and make a final 4.x build ?

I'm on Android 7.1.1 so 5.x will never work here.

Thank you in advance.
[Android Apps and Games] Toutatis_:
I dislike the new UI. Everything looks too big and cluttered.

I don't need to see misc stats, "Show help" / "Open GitHub page" / "Support project" icons or that giant colored top part with the logo.

It's now much less noticeable when there are updates available, I miss the old blue update / green check mark and red cross icons, they really stood out in the very minimalist UI.

The pause icon being located at the bottom center can easily be accidentally pressed instead of the home button if using navigation bar.

4.X looks much cleaner and simpler overall.

To each their own... that's just my opinion.
[Android Apps and Games] knpk13:
I agree for the most part, other than that it seems like less clicking would be needed in theory with v5. The new UI seems a little confusing/unintuitive at first too, took a bit to figure out whether clicking the refresh or download icon did the same or different things, and why there was a pause button. But v5 seems to be functionally working well so I'm satisfied. I'll probably get used to the UI in a few days anyway.

Edit: I had to uninstall the my black substratum theme as it made the background black and there were no panel boundaries.I really like the in app updater. Does anyone know where the downloaded apk's are stored?

And does the pause button restore the original hosts file and completely disable ad blocking? If not, I can't find the disable option.
[Android Apps and Games] TomiLynch:
Come on man, no need to be so rude.

Of course you are allowed to dislike something, but PerfectSlayer and other people put a lot of work and, most importantly, time into this. Time of their life they will never get back, and they decided to put it into a project for all of us to enjoy.

The least you can do is be thankful and juggest any changes you would make in a polite manner.

I'm not saying you are right or wrong, just saying it's in the manners.
[Android Apps and Games] drnightshadow:
Hi!

I have an idea.. How about to make adaway like to support themes. That you can make your own theme and all will be happy :highfive:

So people can make old look theme or some new or some mix of both.

But the most important is functionality.. Blocking ads and trackers.

I'm happy that after so many years adaway is still supported and developing.

I'm using it from idk hmm.. from v2.1 I think. Almost from the beginning on Android 2.3:cool:. And Im following OP from a v3.3.4 on androidfilehost I think there was his one of the 1st public release.

Thank you [MENTION=2822685]PerfectSlayer[/MENTION] and all contributors. Long live AdAway.

Good luck and stay healthy.
[Android Apps and Games] sumitarora2:
can you please make it compatible with Android version less then 8.0 also
[Android Apps and Games] Josh McGrath:
Thanks OP. Newest 4.3.3 update fixed my intermittent ads getting through on the previous version that was driving me crazy since I got my 7t. ??
[Android Apps and Games] shakazoid:
Sure here is the backup json file. Fyi, used to run this as systemless mode and I don't believe I have done the same in this 5.0 version. Also I noticed I have a couple of the blocked list entries unselected so this could possibly have an effect on why it is not being restored fully. I have no idea if am using a legacy backup format or not but I do recall the first initial backup was done less than a yr ago which is a couple of stable versions ago.
[Android Apps and Games] shakazoid:
Forgot the file itself , there goes my slow brain again, sorry. Unfortunately getting error message when trying to attach it to this post. I have set a link to my box account where you can download it from https://app.box.com/s/c3dxju1no7us080tnt2twwu780m2load
[Android Apps and Games] visceralpsyche:
[MENTION=2822685]PerfectSlayer[/MENTION] Just donated €50 via the link in the app to say thanks for all your efforts! ??
[Android Apps and Games] Zaxx32:
Luvin' the rejuvination...excellent job! Looks good, feels good. Thanks to everyone for your dedication and coding kung-fu!!
[Android Apps and Games] Oswald Boelcke:
[MENTION=2822685]PerfectSlayer[/MENTION] First, thanks very much indeed for all your efforts.

For the list you mentioned, you might find this collection interesting:

Digitalcourage | Server location: Germany

DNS-Server (supports DNSSEC)

unencrypted (Port 53)

IPv4: 46.182.19.48

IPv6: 2a02:2970:1002::18​

DNS over TLS (DoT):

Host: dns2.digitalcourage.de

Port: 853​

dismail.de | Server location: Germany

DNS-Server fdns1.dismail.de (supports DNSSEC)

unencrypted (Port 53)

Pv4: 80.241.218.68

IPv6: 2a02:c205:3001:4558::1​

DNS over TLS:

Host: fdns1.dismail.de

Port: 853​

Special feature: Ad- and tracker filter list

DNS-Server fdns2.dismail.de (supports DNSSEC)

unencrypted (Port 53)

IPv4: 159.69.114.157

IPv6: 2a01:4f8:c17:739a::2​

DNS over TLS:

Host: fdns2.dismail.de

Port: 853​

Special feature: Ad- and tracker filter list

dnsforge.de | Server location: Germany

DNS-Server dnsforge.de (supports DNSSEC)

unencrypted (Port 53)

Pv4: 176.9.93.198

IPv6: 2a01:4f8:151:34aa::198​

IPv4: 176.9.1.117

IPv6: 2a01:4f8:141:316d::117​

DNS over TLS:

Host: dnsforge.de

Port: 853​

Special feature: Ad- and tracker filter list

Digitale Gesellschaft | Server location: Switzerland

DNS-Server (supports DNSSEC)

DNS over TLS:

Host: dns.digitale-gesellschaft.ch

Port: 853​

DNS over HTTPS:

Host: https://dns.digitale-gesellschaft.ch/dns-query

Port: 443​

UncensoredDNS | Server location: Denmark

DNS-Server »anycast.censurfridns.dk« (supports DNSSEC):

unencrypted (Port 53)

IPv4: 91.239.100.100

IPv6: 2001:67c:28a4::​

DNS-Server »unicast.censurfridns.dk« (supports DNSSEC)

unencrypted (Port 53)

IPv4: 89.233.43.71

IPv6: 2a01:3a0:53:53::​

DNS over TLS:

Host: unicast.uncensoreddns.org

Port: 853
​

SecureDNS | Server location: The Netherlands

DNS-Server »2.dnscrypt-cert.securedns.eu« (supports DNSSEC)

DNS over TLS:

Host: dot.securedns.eu

Port: 853​

DNS over HTTPS:

Host: https://doh.securedns.eu/dns-query

Port: 443​

All credits for the above list go to Mike Kuketz who collected it and published the list here.
[Android Apps and Games] guhvanoh:
Please read the FAQ for the reason why this wasn't done. A line needed to be drawn somewhere and 8.0 is a good place.

---------- Post added at 11:21 AM ---------- Previous post was at 11:17 AM ----------

Opera has both VPN and adblocking built in. A user just had to choose to use them.
[Android Apps and Games] dhacke:
[MENTION=2822685]PerfectSlayer[/MENTION]

Hi me again,

After a second day with AdAway v5 i have two questions and one feedback.

1. I notice that whether i untoggle all the host sources and apply the changes AdAway says still '54787 blocked' in the main menu.

To be honest this irritate me a little bit because firstly i'd expexted that the number should go down and secondly my custom entries which i imported from AdAway v4 don't include so much entries.

So the my question is the following:

From where come these mentioned number? And why?

2. When i tap on the field with number of blocked hosts in the main menu i come into a menu with the name "Your lists".

There are many entries with a grey tick and i can't remove them and they are still there when i untoggle all host sources. Now my question here is similar to the first: From where come these entries and why can i not remove them?

Lastly some more feedback: I must say i'm not so happy with the way how v5 has done it with the custom entries because of the following reason:

Atm i must go over the field where AdAway shows me the number of blocked hosts and then i must tap at the search button in the menu 'Your lists' and lastly i need to untoggle the option "Include hosts from sources" to see my custom entries.

That are many steps which aren't really needed from my point of view.

So i would prefer a button which lead me directly to my custom entries and indeed without the need to change the search filter everytime.

I hope my points/questions are understandable.
[Android Apps and Games] shakazoid:
I have confirmed that the blocked list was restored successfully by being appended to main host file which I opened up to verify. Unfortunately this was not presented on the block tab of the new UI home screen, even though it shows your default blocked list entries. Hope that helps.
[Android Apps and Games] Ps24u:
Here's what the timezone mismatch looks like :