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[Android Apps and Games] Bewildered Wolf:
Yes, the same result here also. I've Magisk v12 installed. But in Adaway the option for enabling systemless mode has been grayed out.
[Android Apps and Games] Pkt_Lnt:
That is precisely what PerfectSlayer just explained in the post above!

https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=72364090&postcount=9155
[Android Apps and Games] kramer04:
The option in Adaway is still greyed and unchecked. But Adaway works fine like this.
[Android Apps and Games] Bewildered Wolf:
Yeah bro. Read that again. Enabilng in Magisk is only thing we need to do. But he also said "Nevertheless, the option should be checked in AdAway settings if enabled in Magisk but still greyed as AdAway can't enable or disable the Magisk feature. If it's not the case, I will have a look to the latest release of Magisk and fix it."

And so, I was just reporting.

NVM. Thanks for your help :)
[Android Apps and Games] Toutatis_:
No it's not, read again. He said that the option for systemless hosts in AdAway settings should be greyed out and checked. I said I always had said option greyed out but unchecked.

Anyway, just like [MENTION=3502310]kramer04[/MENTION], both Magisk and AdAway work just fine so I don't really mind.
[Android Apps and Games] Cinderbunny:
Am I the only one who can't even get to preferences because the app nags me that I'm not rooted (am rooted), then closes?

Edit: ah. So i have to boot into TWRP to get rid of the su folder in system/bin/su from what I read.... so I'll lose Secure Settings functionality? Not aiming my frustration directly at anyone, but this whole systemless root ordeal is getting on my nerves... ?
[Android Apps and Games] ktmom:
You can just rename it, set-up Adaway, then name it back.

There are other ways to accomplish secure settings functionality. Useful since secure settings hasn't been maintained in (2?) years.
[Android Apps and Games] Nicolehall1993:
Ohhh okay, thank you! And unfortunately, I understand, it's a shame though because there are tasker profiles I've grown fond of that require Secure Settings because I haven't found any other method of making them work.

P.S. this is the old account I finally found my password to, haha. Sorry for any confusion
[Android Apps and Games] ktmom:
I get it. I had to redo many of my tasker profiles and I've been on tasker since before it was on the play store. However, there is not one single task that I could not do a different way than secure settings. There is a forum here where you can get help with that. Also look into the entire auto tools suite.
[Android Apps and Games] jcmm11:
Along with autotools take a look at https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.balda.securetask (free, no root required)
[Android Apps and Games] DevShekhawat7:
So YouTube ads are slipping under the adaway..and advise/host?
[Android Apps and Games] ChazzMatt:
Search for YouTube in thread. I swear this gets asked almost every page.

---------- Post added at 03:59 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:58 PM ----------

See?
[Android Apps and Games] DevShekhawat7:
Yeah I searched that and can't find the answer that's why I asked again..hit me with exact answer..

1) can we block/bypass YouTube ads? (No,then ignore next questions)

2)is there any host that can help in that (http://adblock.mahakala.is/ this source used to work, so yeah now I'm looking for the new source if there is any.)

3)any other method
[Android Apps and Games] ChazzMatt:
One – no

Three – xposed module YouTube AdAway is what I use. if you have nougat use something else.
[Android Apps and Games] timbohobbs:
Try this for ad free YouTube

https://xdaforums.com/android/apps-games/app-iytbp-injected-youtube-background-t3560900
[Android Apps and Games] [Gorgasm]:
Just for my knowing, can you tell me what substratum theme you use for Adaway ? Thanks !
[Android Apps and Games] Toutatis_:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.annihilation.dominationdonate
[Android Apps and Games] githyanki:
No problem, all is working.

I think the dev said that he would be changing the look to be less confusing in the next release. For now, that is right.
[Android Apps and Games] cambunch:
Anyone else having issues with AdAway working with SuperSU 2.80?
[Android Apps and Games] DJxSpeedy:
yes...but only if systemless is activated [emoji6]
[Android Apps and Games] manbat:
No root apps work for me with SuperSU 2.80...switched back to SuperSU 2.79.

Sent from my SM-N910V / VZW Note 4 DE / Factory Bootloader Unlocked / Rooted / Custom Kernel-ed/ TWRP 3.0.2-0.trltevzw
[Android Apps and Games] doubleho:
how do I switch back to 2.79?? flash the zip using twrp?
[Android Apps and Games] Aksell:
Yes flash zip using TWRP
[Android Apps and Games] patrickdrd:
I've had huge problems with 2.80 as well,

I had to restore from backup in order to get back to 2.79,

I'm not updating supersu ever again after that!
[Android Apps and Games] patrickdrd:
and 2.81 (final...) is out too :D
[Android Apps and Games] snovvman:
Indeed, 2.81 is out in Playstore, and is reported to resolve the loss of root issue introduced in 2.80. If you do decide to revert to 2.79 and you are using a Pixel/XL with the May patch, be sure to flash the signer after flashing SuperSU. Otherwise you will get bootloop that requires a computer to fix...
[Android Apps and Games] PerfectSlayer:
Ok guys. So I should have fixed the issue :fingers-crossed:

I add systemless suport for MagiskSU. So if you use Magisk with MagiskSU, the systemless option should be enabled and checked according the Magisk systemless hosts settings.

Taping the AdAway systemless settings will popup the Magisk settings where you can enable the Magisk systemless hosts.

No reboot is needed and AdAway systemless will work immediately.

For Magisk user with phh's SuperUser or ChainFire's SuperSU, nothing changes.

For the most curious, I just pushed the PR on GitHub.

P.S. : It's the issue 900! I wonder what will looks like the 911 one! :laugh:
[Android Apps and Games] Bewildered Wolf:
Hey bro , where the new update can be found?
[Android Apps and Games] Pkt_Lnt:
The FIX has been pushed to GitHub as linked above. PR is a Pull Request, that does not mean a FIX is BUILT yet.

Adaway needs a NEW BUILD before you can find the update. When Mr. Robinson get time he will build and post it.

In the meantime, you can build if yourself if you can't wait. All the source is in the link above.
[Android Apps and Games] Mesmurized:
What's a signer?
[Android Apps and Games] jcmm11:
https://xdaforums.com/android/software-hacking/signing-boot-images-android-verified-t3600606
[Android Apps and Games] Mesmurized:
Thanks. Haven't read the whole thread, but it doesn't appear to apply to SuperSU, just the boot image. Did I misunderstand 'what' needs to be resigned ? And why?
[Android Apps and Games] jcmm11:
SuperSU patches the boot image (modifies ramdisk), so boot image needs to be resigned after running SuperSU. At least that's the way I understand it.
[Android Apps and Games] sherindroid:
webserver not running

anyone face this issue

any fix
[Android Apps and Games] lvnatic:
Recently I've noticed a lot of apps that started displaying ads. AdAway still seems to be blocking ads in chrome browser or Samsung browser, but not so efficiently at system level anymore.

For example I use Terrarium tv to stream shows and everytime I finish watching an episode, I see ads. I also see ads in mxplayer and other apps that I can't remember right now.

How can I fix this? I'm using a galaxy s7 rooted on nougat.
[Android Apps and Games] broomer68:
Just use apps that do not circumvent the system. Adaway is doing fine what it is supposed to do.

Either pay for adfree versions or use something else. (and read, especially this whole thread, as it is mentioned many times)

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[Android Apps and Games] pkelly517:
Buy the apps.
[Android Apps and Games] hlf2002:
good app good point. I'm using it.
[Android Apps and Games] lvnatic:
But is there anyway to block ads completely at system level?
[Android Apps and Games] Ultramanoid:
Don't use adware or Gapps, which may or may not impact the usefulness of your system, depending on what you need or use.
[Android Apps and Games] jcmm11:
Not if the app in question needs internet access to function. Otherwise you can just block an apps net access using something like afwall+.

That would also enable you to write custom rules to block specific IP addresses but you'd have to identify the specific IP address being used.
[Android Apps and Games] ChazzMatt:
When I've had that issue, I've uninstalled and reinstalled latest dev version and it works.
[Android Apps and Games] androcraze:
AdAway is blocking at the system level. It just targets host names, not IP addresses. I'm sure there are other Android solutions for blocking IP addresses, but AdAway doesn't work that way.

You've got some options:

1. Find a similar app that doesn't have ads (open-source apps are plentiful)

2. Find a similar app that has ads that use host names

3. Pay the developer to make the ads go away (if that's an option)

4. Live with the ads

You cited mxplayer and Terrarium TV....

Have you tried VLC instead of mxplayer? It does what I need it to do. I can live with the things it doesn't do (whatever those things may be). It's open source, stable, and feature-rich. Oh, and there are no ads.

Terrarium TV is a free service, and they push ads on their proprietary app AT THE END of the video/stream; that's pretty fair in my book, and "manageable". If ads were popping-up during the stream, or if the stream was paused to display the ad, then I'd see a need to gripe. Netflix offers an ad-free app, but you get to pay for their service.

Android developers who create apps or services and expect to get paid have two possible sources of revenue: ads or paid-apps. If the apps/services are TRULY UNIQUE, the developer is entitled to some sort of reward if it's asked-for. You can always hope that someone will offer a no-cost alternative, but if that doesn't materialize, you'll have to live with what the developer demands.

The only proprietary apps I currently have on my phone are from Google (oh, and Candy Crush, of course!). Everything else is open source and ad free. I make a point to install ad-free apps whenever possible. I'm not forced to install any app or service; were I expected to install something that pushed ads or was a paid app, there'd be a cost incurred to whoever demanded that I install that app.

My main reasons for running AdAway are security and "browse-ability"; much malware is pushed through ads, and ads have reached a point where they destroy the browsing experience. I have peace-of-mind every time I use my phone.
[Android Apps and Games] JohnnyEighty:
i updated supersu to 2.80 and now adaway isnt working anymore, what can i do? go back to 2.79?

with 2.81 i lost root
[Android Apps and Games] jcmm11:
Either go back to 2.79 or see the relevant SuperSU threads, find out what's going on, download the test versions that are available (you'd want the bindfix version).
[Android Apps and Games] broomer68:
No. There is not.

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[Android Apps and Games] lvnatic:
Thanks for the answer, very informative
[Android Apps and Games] ChazzMatt:
Try flashing 2.81 again, clear caches, etc. 2.80 was the one people lost root with and Chainfire immediately fixed and apologized with 2.81.
[Android Apps and Games] JohnnyEighty:
with 2.80 root was working but adaway didnt, then i got the 2.81 'root fix' version as update over playstore and then root was lost. that's why i did go back to 2.80 cause i need root for alot apps.

the version 2.81 that should fix peoples problems with 2.80 that i did not have, i got root lost problem that people had with 2.80, i think something with newest supersu updates isnt ok. i'll try go back to 2.79 sr3 that worked well for me, til newest supersu updates are fixed.
[Android Apps and Games] Rebel7022:
I thought everyone uses magisk now
[Android Apps and Games] corkiejp:
Both 2.80 and 2.81 where made available by CCMT (Not Chainfire) and both can cause problems with no functioning root!

Chainfire said here: -

There is also test versions available in the SR3 thread, if you want to try them and report back to the thread any bugs!
[Android Apps and Games] pranto:
Help ... how ever if active adaway the internet pages open very slow.
[Android Apps and Games] ktmom:
Large host files can have this result. What is the size (MB) of your's?
[Android Apps and Games] pranto:
I did not mean the files but the internet pages like eaempi xda it takes me 2 minutes with a 4g connection s8 +
[Android Apps and Games] ktmom:
If the host file (the file Adaway modifies) is large, then every call to DNS is slowed going line by line through the host file first. It's why over and over again people suggest using the minimal sources to build your host file from.

Again I ask, how large is the host file (on your device)? It's located in /system/etc/
[Android Apps and Games] pranto:
33 bytes

With active adaway 1.73mb
[Android Apps and Games] ktmom:
Exactly the size of an unmodified hosts file. What ever is slowing you down, isn't due to Adaway.
[Android Apps and Games] bigal1542:
A lot of people rely on modifying the system partition. For example, anyone that uses TiBu is in that group. Magisk does not allow for modifying the system partition, hence the use of SuperSU.
[Android Apps and Games] pranto:
And then I think if you disable adaway the Internet and fast if instead it is super slow. thank you
[Android Apps and Games] ktmom:
If I understand, your are saying that the hosts file was 33 bytes because you disabled ad blocking in Adaway and that as a result, your internet speeds improved. If that is correct, then we go back to what I said originally. You probably have to much stuff from the sources you choose to build the host file with.

Rebuild the hosts file and tell us how big it is with Adaway enabled. Also tell us what your device is.

Or, just go into the 3-dot menu -> host sources and post a screenshot or tell us how many you have selected. Each one adds more bulk to the hosts file and will slow the process of DNS down. This is because your device has to scan through a lot of lines in a (huge) hosts file before it then goes and queries the DNS server.
[Android Apps and Games] snovvman:
I realize that the larger the host file, there is overhead every time a lookup occurs. Even if the data is cached , there is still overhead. Just curious--is the host file cached in memory?

Using the default AdAway settings, it is using 3 sources resulting in about a 1.7 MB file. Is there a recommendation for best practices here? Is there one source that provides the 90% solution and thereby allowing for a smaller host file?

Lastly, how is the host file rebuilt?

Thanks.
[Android Apps and Games] ktmom:
The hosts file is cached. It's not loaded into memory.

My file is 1.01 MB. I'm using only one source, https://raw.githubusercontent.com/stevenblack/hosts/master/hosts

When the app builds the hosts file it basically reads, line by line, each entry in your selected hosts sources, white list and black list then copies each line into the devices hosts file. It's a machine version of a copy paste. Each time you build the file it does this anew. It's not tagging onto the end of a previous file.

If you are using sources that aren't purging old, outdated or obsolete sites, then the hosts file can grow over time with useless information. Plus, Adaway doesn't check for redundancies. If multiple sources add the same site, then there is useless redundancy that will only slow the system down.

"Best practice" is really more about less is more, using reputable sources and is dependant on your web use as to what you need to block. The default sources are fine for most people.
[Android Apps and Games] androcraze:
I've been running AdAway on devices to include GB, and have never had a browser "slow down" because of it. I've always used the default 3 hosts (OK, originally there were 4).

You asked about how AdAway combines the three hosts files.... From the wiki in post #1:

https://github.com/AdAway/AdAway/wiki/HostsSyntax

AdAway will strip all localhost entries and adds its own

AdAway will use only the hostnames having a IP address 127.0.0.1 or 0.0.0.0 for blocking and all other as redirection rules

The Parser in AdAway will check that every line contains a real hostname, if not it will ignore that line

AdAway will merge all given hosts files into one file, duplicates will be ignored

So AdAway merges the 3 files, strips out the junk, puts a 127.0.0.1 or 0.0.0.0 in front of each entry, and removes the duplicates.

Now.... What browser are you using? I'm curious if you get the slowdowns with Lightning Browser while running AdAway:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=acr.browser.barebones
[Android Apps and Games] Darkside1984:
Apparently Adaway has stopped working in my OnePlus X. I've changed the ROM and YouTube shows ads again. Any suggestion?
[Android Apps and Games] sherindroid:
due to outdated webview...lol...??
[Android Apps and Games] DEVILOPS 007:
Just want to correct you by saying 2.80 worked 2.81 caused root to be lost. The most recent version 2.82 works well and also has the bind fix.
[Android Apps and Games] androcraze:
Do a search for "youtube" in this thread. AdAway can do nothing for Youtube ads.
[Android Apps and Games] ChazzMatt:
Nothing to correct. I am right. ;)

Read the first few sentences.

https://xdaforums.com/apps/supersu/stable-2016-09-01supersu-v2-78-release-t3452703
[Android Apps and Games] DEVILOPS 007:
Well, from someone who actually tried each of these versions and read lots of people that had the same problems in the supersu beta thread I'd have to disagree.? 2.81 was supposed to fix issues that 2.80 had but 2.81 was the one that made people lose root which is why 2.82 was released which has now fixed it for me and other people too.
[Android Apps and Games] jcmm11:
Now go and read the LAST post in that thread.
[Android Apps and Games] ChazzMatt:
The op should be correct. ;)
[Android Apps and Games] corkiejp:
The OP --> Last edited by SuperSU Release; 25th May 2017 at 03:56 PM. Reason: Software update

This post --> Last edited by Chainfire; Today at 12:55 PM. (27th May)

Chainfire been the original developer of the app, and has provided more up to date information.

As I already post both 2.80 and 2.81 where causing problems for different devices.
[Android Apps and Games] ChazzMatt:
The op should still be correct. If you don't understand i will explain it to you.

Maybe English isn't your first language. "Should be"and "is" are not the same.

You SHOULD BE able to quote the op, especially from a very recognized developer.
[Android Apps and Games] Pkt_Lnt:
via direct PM between you two would be great
[Android Apps and Games] ChazzMatt:
I'm sorry he doesn't understand English. I apologise for him.
[Android Apps and Games] ainurrofiq:
I can't apply adaway host. Before I changing my ROM it applied. Please help me
[Android Apps and Games] :
And the "Please read help for more information" is there just for fun. Why would you read it... Why would you help yourself... It's definitely better that someone with a crystal ball spoon feeds you. :good:
[Android Apps and Games] ainurrofiq:
Yeah thank you. My dumb is gone
[Android Apps and Games] Shadowghoster:
This is just wrong. You can modify your system partition with magisk without any problems.

E.g. Adaway works flawless in system mode with magisk. TiBu also works without problems (and you don't need /system write access to backup your userapps since they're stored on /data completely)

It's just not the intention behind magisk to modify the system partition at all but it isn't preventing you from doing it.
[Android Apps and Games] bigal1542:
Can you restore those apps as well with Magisk? Do you need MagiskSU or something for it? I've read a ton of posts saying you can't fully use TiBu or anything with full system access, which is why I've stayed with SuperSU. If that's the case, I'll be switching Magisk today!

Actually looking through, yours is the first mention of being able to use TiBu on xda or any other site that I can find.
[Android Apps and Games] Pkt_Lnt:
I'm using Magisk with MagiskSU with TiBu, Tasker, Secure Settings, Adaway, and all the other posted "problem" apps :rolleyes: with no problems whatsoever. One just needs to search solutions instead of all the "don't work" posts.
[Android Apps and Games] kevje1406:
I'm also using tibu and am rooted with magisk on my s8+. Did use tibu from the very beginning without any problems

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[Android Apps and Games] Wdenton:
Thank you! ABP kept bugging out on me due to the recent Android changes.

This works flawlessly AND uses up less resources.
[Android Apps and Games] ZioGTS:
Uh, and why shouldn't he touch SU permissions? SU app was built with that in mind, and works flawlessly. :rolleyes:
[Android Apps and Games] siraltus:
Confirmed that telling SuperSU to forget AdAway and then re-granting it root fixes the "stuck on Applying hosts file" problem on the Note 3.
[Android Apps and Games] MatyiFKBT:
Does it requires root ?
[Android Apps and Games] 2uk3y:
yes, coz it will rewrite host file
[Android Apps and Games] s2cruxs2:
Don't know why but i can't download from this http://d-h.st/cD6:(
[Android Apps and Games] 2uk3y:
just click the link on 1st post. for me its ok, no problem
[Android Apps and Games] carlosmg2:
Just wanted to say that Ad-Away causes Asphalt 8 unusable because after launching the game there's a hidden AD on top of everything so the game buttons doesn't work
[Android Apps and Games] 2uk3y:
i also play Asphalt 8. so far never get problem like u said.
[Android Apps and Games] Das IceDice:
Damn I was wondering why this won't work, but I had "reduce data usage" enabled (i.e. server side data compression) from chrome.

So, what we learn, don't use it if you don't want to see ads :)
[Android Apps and Games] Shawn7656:
The irony that I accidentally clicked three ads while trying to download this made me laugh... Thanks op
[Android Apps and Games] Vangelis13:
kiitos!!

Was boggling my brains to figure out why ut wasn't blocking the ads all of a sudden! :thumbup::)
[Android Apps and Games] araditsas:
Όξω ρε βαζέλα χαχα
[Android Apps and Games] Mushi-shi:
I can confirm that on N4

Edit: here is how to solve http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=47365847&postcount=3 (for me it worked after a reboot, i must say)
[Android Apps and Games] *SanSiro*:
Works flawless on CyanogenMod 11 | Android 4.4 for SGS4

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2521384

:cool:
[Android Apps and Games] :
You are right. We need to put something in the white list, don't we?

Help, I want to play the game :(
[Android Apps and Games] geokilla:
Does not block ads in CSR Racing.
[Android Apps and Games] RokuP:
Have you tried enabling the webserver instead. It tends to solve these kinds of problems.
[Android Apps and Games] Emama:
I am only using the default host list it comes with and still see some ads

What other list do u guys use and where do u find it?

Can I just use the easy list of adblock on my PC?
[Android Apps and Games] mccoy3:
play store probs while adaway is turned on

Stupid question, but I cannot load apps or updates (error 403) while adaway (2.8) is turned on. Once, disabled, all updates and apps download flawlessly again.

I am on a Note 2 with 4.1.2.

Any suggestions?
[Android Apps and Games] CrazedBoredom:
TitaniumBackup worked fine for me on my custom rom with Magisk (albeit a custom version from Jairus980 with his repacked kernel). The only issue I seem to be having is that my AdAway doesn't seem to actually be blocking anything even though the host file has been updated. Worked fine with an older version so may have to play around to see what actually broke it...
[Android Apps and Games] bigal1542:
Thanks guys, I had no idea based on searching. I will check it out today then!
[Android Apps and Games] iFEARR:
Systemless is unavailable ?
[Android Apps and Games] Nergal di Cuthah:
Are you on magik? Is your SU systemless?
[Android Apps and Games] iFEARR:
Yes. I hit inatall without systwmless option, seems to work.