yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Android Apps and Games] anshumangoyal:
I am on Euphoria for Hammerhead and was using this app for long time. Yesterday it has stopped working momentarily and I am still not able to download the files and apply ad-blocking.

Want to check if there is any service disruptions out there?
[Android Apps and Games] giaptai107:
Thank you :D

Nice app. It's alway be installed on my device :good:
[Android Apps and Games] augoza:
Does this now block ads on Chrome browser?
[Android Apps and Games] 1990clb:
I use Chrome and ads are blocked. Just have to make sure that "Reduce data usage" is off in Chrome's settings, that messes things up sometimes.
[Android Apps and Games] sancho_panzer:
Yes, but you've to disable proxy (reduce data usage).

Device:

Samsung Galaxy S4 (GT-I9505)

ROM:

CyanogenMod 11/M12 (KK 4.4.4)

Kernel:

Alucard-V1.4qs

Recovery:

TWRP 2.8.3.0

Modem:

I9505XXUGNE8

Device:

Nexus 7 (Grouper)

ROM:

CyanogenMod 11/M9 (KK 4.4.4)

Kernel:

Default CM11/M9 3.1.10

Recovery:

TWRP 2.7.1.0
[Android Apps and Games] augoza:
Thx. One more thing, I went to FAQ on the adaway site. "AdAway will not work reliable when on Mobile Networks like 3G. You can deactivate that proxy by going to your selected APN (On Android 4: Wireless and networks -> More… -> Mobile Networks -> Access Point Names) and remove the value in the proxy field."

I don't usually have 4g LTE in my area. It's always 3g. There is nothing in my proxy field. See pic
[Android Apps and Games] sancho_panzer:
That's it, you are good to go. ;)

Device:

Samsung Galaxy S4 (GT-I9505)

ROM:

CyanogenMod 11/M12 (KK 4.4.4)

Kernel:

Alucard-V1.4qs

Recovery:

TWRP 2.8.3.0

Modem:

I9505XXUGNE8

Device:

Nexus 7 (Grouper)

ROM:

CyanogenMod 11/M9 (KK 4.4.4)

Kernel:

Default CM11/M9 3.1.10

Recovery:

TWRP 2.7.1.0
[Android Apps and Games] FrankieSixxxgun:
I have this installed on my HTC One (m7) running Android 5.0.1. It'll download the hosts file and apply it, but the changes disappear every time I reboot. What can I do to prevent that from happening? I can't stand all the ads I'm seeing as I'm used to running Ad Free on my old 4.4 build.
[Android Apps and Games] augoza:
Awesome. I'm not very keen on these terms, like hostnames etc. What hostname do I add to block YouTube ads. It's working on chrome but not the youtube app. Ill look on youtube for tutorials.
[Android Apps and Games] Mike B.:
As already mentioned several times, the "official" YouTube app does not rely on the hosts file and grabs its ads internally. This is not anything Adaway can remedy. One option would be to use the XPosed module meant specifically for that purpose. Another option is to switch to another YouTube app from the Play Store, or even simply watch YouTube videos from your browser. In any case, this is NOT under AdAway's control.
[Android Apps and Games] Boutchilatouffe:
Nice I was looking for this app after I lost it in a new rom install. Thanks
[Android Apps and Games] makinapufterpup:
Any YouTube app in particular you recommend?
[Android Apps and Games] Mike B.:
I'm ANCIENT (an ancient techie, the worse kind of ancient!), so I recommend not obsessing over YouTube, Facebook, online games, or other bandwidth-wasting sites! ;)

Besides the annoying ads, "official" apps for those sites tend to also trigger way too many wakelocks/notifications and drain batteries for no obvious benefit. In those few instances when I want to watch something on YouTube, I typically do so from my browser (on mobile or laptop). Not much of a recommendation, I know, but you can try some of the apps on the Play Store, preferably some that don't insist on constantly checking for the very latest dancing cat video... ;)
[Android Apps and Games] FrutasX:
Hi,

I install last build from december but its always find actualizations but still stuck on that....im with oficial cm12.

Thanks
[Android Apps and Games] rafiuddinrozman:
official cm12? What devices?
[Android Apps and Games] buukarim:
Im on unofficial cm12 and this apps runs great for me.

Sent from my loliloli
[Android Apps and Games] Cookie Ninja:
My sentiments exactly! I uninstall the stock YouTube app and use Tubemate (available on slide me and opera app store. Some ads, but disabled by host files, and other permissions restricted by xprivacy. Added bonus, can download video, even HD!

Dead Cookies leave no trails...
[Android Apps and Games] Wrapp:
>>...I uninstall the stock YouTube app and use Tubemate (available on slide me and opera app store. Some ads, but disabled by host files, and

>>other permissions restricted by xprivacy. Added bonus, can download video, even HD!

but how can i watch a YouTube movie in full screen using tubemate?
[Android Apps and Games] ssauger:
whitlisting impact.applifier.com did the trick for me. Sometimes it crashes again, but not often. I also cleared cash from crossy road.

Edit it seems the URL changes, today its static.everyplay.com
[Android Apps and Games] datajosh:
After some trial and error last night, it looks like impact.applifier.com is the one to whitelist.
[Android Apps and Games] marknoll:
Why does adaway only work with my roms stock browser, but not any third party?
[Android Apps and Games] Mike B.:
AdAway works at the system level, specifically the DNS queries and the hosts file. it's not browser-specific. Your "stock" browser (whichever one it is) apparently uses the default hosts/DNS approach but it's possible that your "third party" browser (whichever one it is) goes through a proxy. A common example is Chrome's "reduce data usage" option. If you don't find a solution after searching this thread where such matters are discussed ad nauseum, give us at least some details such as which browsers you refer to, and we might be able to point you in the right direction.

You may want to glance at my post above from a few days ago where I try to summarize what AdAway does and doesn't do in an attempt to address some issues like the one you apparently encounter.
[Android Apps and Games] marknoll:
I have used dolphin and u.c browser. Both with same results.
[Android Apps and Games] skidaway:
I use Dolphin every day, and my ads have always been blocked. Look in your phone's APN settings, and see if there's a proxy listed in there. Remove it and see it they still appear.
[Android Apps and Games] xsteven77x:
Recently started using this. Wasn't expecting much since I saw all over the place online that adaway wasn't working right with 4.4 I think(?). But either way it's working just great for me on HTC One M8 4.4.4. Thanks!
[Android Apps and Games] marknoll:
Says not set. View attachment 3118285
[Android Apps and Games] thor492001:
My problem with showbox is a bit different is guess. I have adaway up to date and showbox will play a show, then as soon as it's done it says "showbox has stopped working". I followed the advice here and added the to lines to the whitelist manually, as nothing will show in the DSN log. Now showbox will not play at all and still crashes.

Any advice??
[Android Apps and Games] xsteven77x:
I apologize if the answer to this is obvious, but what is the difference with this and the official app site?
[Android Apps and Games] Mike B.:
The most "official" AdAway page would be on GitHub where the source is available publicly for anyone to compile. There are compiled versions on F-Droid but they typically lag behind the latest source. At a glance it seems they are still offering a version from 2014-10-14. By contrast, [MENTION=3355398]mrRobinson[/MENTION] does a great job of compiling new versions after most any signiificant new commit (2014-12-21 right now). Another benefit is that if you have any problems you can talk to all of us, the XDA communtity! ;)
[Android Apps and Games] vikraminside:
Which is better MoaAB (Mother of all ad blocking services XDA) or this app for rooted phones?
[Android Apps and Games] tamingsarix:
The best is CrossBreeder...but we should not compaire
[Android Apps and Games] Wakamatsu:
You can add the MoaAB file as an Adaway source.
[Android Apps and Games] Vanilla Pudding:
How is that ?
[Android Apps and Games] Muuhmann:
I just installed AdAway, downloaded the hosts and rebooted my Nexus 9, but still I see an awful lot of ads, especially here on xda..

What can I do?
[Android Apps and Games] Mangotime:
nice
[Android Apps and Games] Wrapp:
[APP][2.1+][UNOFFICIAL] AdAway v2.9.2 :: [

for MoaAB add http://adblock.mahakala.is to your hosts sources

Sent from my Nexus 5 using Forum Fiend v1.3.
[Android Apps and Games] smint86:
Almost 40mb and ~1.18 million lines in the host file. I don't know, if that's really useful. Opinions?
[Android Apps and Games] Wrapp:
[APP][2.1+][UNOFFICIAL] AdAway v2.9.2 :: [

I dont think it's useful, but it was asked :)

Sent from my Nexus 5 using Forum Fiend v1.3.
[Android Apps and Games] marknoll:
?? Anyone??
[Android Apps and Games] Mike B.:
It would be very difficult for any of us to diagnose your trouble remotely with the limited information provided. If you have verified that AdAway blocks ads in at least one of your browsers, then it's probably safe to assume that your problem comes from some setting in the other browser. I haven't used Dolphin in eons so I can only guess, but maybe it has a "turbo" or "fast" mode/addon/proxy that bypasses default DNS queries. It could also be that you are looking at old cached copies of the pages and that grabbing a fresh copy will show that the ads are no longer fetched. I'm afraid you'll have to do some sleuthing on your own and if you find the culprit make sure to post your finding here so that others may benefit from your experience. Don't give up! ;)

---------- Post added at 10:17 AM ---------- Previous post was at 10:14 AM ----------

You forgot to tell us which browser/app still shows you unwanted ads on which ROM. Take quick peek at my post that tries to address some common problems. What's a bit puzzling is that XDA's pages don't contain extraneous ads. Maybe a quick screenshot of what you see would help?
[Android Apps and Games] deathg0d:
hi i am using echoe rom and kernel. however, webserver of adway cannot be turned on. every time i clicked to enable it, home and reenter adaway, webserver will be off. what is wrong?:rolleyes:
[Android Apps and Games] Skripka:
I use it, it is great especially at removing Tapatalk ads.

Problem being it requires a very high power phone to compile it for Adaway. Not just lots of RAM, but also large Dalvik heap (512MB?) and growth (256MB?) size. And even then it still takes 5+ minutes on my Nexus 6 to compile.
[Android Apps and Games] konsti:
I agree and concurr. I removed it from my Galaxy Tab III running NoleKat 2.1 and it became faster. AdAway made this poor tablet sluggish. Can we not get a "light" hosts blocked version, for most and popular needs? A very large hosts file isn't healthy, either... I love AdAway but we must make it ligher, somehow...
[Android Apps and Games] Skripka:
Problem with doing so is ad servers (and mirrors) have become so numerous and over the top that to go lighter necessarily means being less effective and thorough.
[Android Apps and Games] Mike B.:
Poor AdAway gets blamed for soooo much! ;)

What needs to be made "lighter" is not AdAway but rather the hosts file you use. You could completely delete AdAway but as long as you keep the same huge hosts file, chances are you'll notice some sluggishness especially on slower or resource-bound devices. Keep in mind that AdAway does very little except while it's actively downloading/merging fresh copies of the ads list. Unless it's awakened by the (optional) daily update alarm, it simply (optionally) redirects some requests to its localhost webserver which has almost no impact on performance besides speeding up web page load time. It's almost impossible for Adaway itself to make your device sluggish.

I know some people are constantly trying to create ever expanding ads lists but such endeavors are often counterproductive. You can probably achieve the same results with some basic lists targeting the most common ad sites (the default lists suggested by AdAway, for examplel) and only adding a handful of wildcards to take care of your specific needs. There is absolutely no need to bog down your DNS requests by "blocking" sites you'll never visit or sites that disappeared a long time ago. One of my many pet peeves with those huge lists is that they typically add entries constantly but very seldom purge obsolete data. There is no point in having thousands of entries and only a few hundred (at most) that are actually likely to try to serve you an ad.

Yes, LESS is MORE! ;)
[Android Apps and Games] xsteven77x:
Thanks for detailed reply!
[Android Apps and Games] seafood99:
Today i had to use a nandroid+tb backup, everything works fine again, except for Adaway.

When I press Download it doesn't do anything, and when I check the host sources, it says "niet beschikbaar" (Dutch for not available) for local as well as for online.

Please see the attached screenshot.

I tried to uninstall and reinstall but it didn't work, I also rebooted many times, I even tried the dev version, but nothing seems to work.

I'm on 4.4.4 stock rom.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated :)
[Android Apps and Games] smint86:
Do you still have root? If yes, have you tried cleaning AdAway data and cache (by going into settings, apps, adaway)?
[Android Apps and Games] milojoseph:
Question ? where can I find the option to allow adaway to automatically enable after reboot
[Android Apps and Games] danusko:
Hi, sorry if it's duplicated question, but I tried to find answer, but i was not successful.

This great app start me to block whole link to one Web. I tried it to insert in white list but it is still blocked. Pls. what I did wrong? thx
[Android Apps and Games] Mike B.:
If you're referring to the local AdAway webserver, that option is under its Preferences as "Start webserver on boot".

---------- Post added at 11:05 AM ---------- Previous post was at 11:03 AM ----------

Without knowing which URL you are trying to whitelist with which list entry we can only guess, but in all cases, you must remember to

apply

AdAway then

reboot

after entering your changes.
[Android Apps and Games] milojoseph:
I see that but im annoyed and forget to enable adaway. I thought there was an option to set on boot
[Android Apps and Games] danusko:
it worked. thx
[Android Apps and Games] Muuhmann:
Oh yeah sorry about that!

I'm running stock 5.0.1 on a nexus 9 Lte with chrome as a browser.

See attachment for a Screenshot..
[Android Apps and Games] Mike B.:
Are you sure you didn't enable Chrome's "reduce data usage" option which by passes the hosts file processing? See my several recent posts specifically mentioning that common oversight.
[Android Apps and Games] Muuhmann:
Oops! Now I feel stupid for not reading your previous posts..

That really was the solution! Thank you!
[Android Apps and Games] Lancez:
What is latest version? I'm running 2.9.2
[Android Apps and Games] etacarinae1234:
You are running the latest version as of 2014-10-14. (2.9.2)
[Android Apps and Games] jackdubl:
It's way too aggressive. Don't use it, imo. Blocks way too many things.

Free storage from Copy:

https://copy.com?r=cScoov
[Android Apps and Games] Mike B.:
Actually, the latest version (Dev build) in the OP is from 2014.12.21, but 2014-10-14 is probably good enough unless you are running Android 5.x. The displayed version number (2.9.2) is not sufficient to identify which is the "latest".
[Android Apps and Games] BACARDILIMON:
That is why they made whitelist for. This app is great.

BAD ASS NOTE 4 + BAD ASS GEAR S
[Android Apps and Games] Aaronis:
Adaway Tutorial

Android App: Adaway Tutorial [APK] in Youtube - Video on how to download and install ad-blocking android app, Adaway.

SEARCH: Android App: Adaway Tutorial [APK]
[Android Apps and Games] yomiguy:
Hi mates! Thanks a lot for this great app! Before I knew about it I used adblock, but this one is more comfortable, easy and effective to use!

I even could remove ads with data connection by removing proxy as indicated in the faq, which I wasn't able to do with adblock plus :)

Very interesting as well the white list!

I've just installed it without adding any more host or list and it's working great! :)

I'll be around here to be up today with the news and updates ;)

Tapatalkeando
[Android Apps and Games] tonyafc:
Hey mate did you manage to find a fix for this not finding much info online thanks in advance
[Android Apps and Games] drawde40599:
No . I stopped using Add blocking apps , chrome dose pretty good job and I don't have any issues
[Android Apps and Games] tonyafc:
Hoping someone can help loving Adaway but it's preventing my accessing google shooping can anybody tell me what I should add to the white list?
[Android Apps and Games] ogunja:
Thanks Bro
[Android Apps and Games] Mike B.:
I'm not sure what you mean by "google shopping". The default AdAway lists don't block "google.com/shopping" URLs.

I suspect you might mean the

sponsored ads

that appear along the results of a Google search and are typically offered through "googleadservices.com", an obvious ad provider/redirector. If you look closely at those URLs, you will see that they embed the actual Google shopping links but also lots of additional data for tracking/marketing purposes. If you don't mind seeing Google ads, you could simply

whitelist "*.googleadservices.com"

, even though it somewhat defeats the purpose of an ad blocker. Remember to reboot after making list changes. Try it and see if that solves your problem without drowning you in unwanted ads.
[Android Apps and Games] Chosen_on184:
Has anyone found a way to block ads in words with friends.. I've been searching but I have no idea what scripts can be used because currently adaway doesn't block the adds after you finish making a move.
[Android Apps and Games] tonyafc:
Feel stupid now should have thought about it thanks for pointing it out
[Android Apps and Games] Svartsyn333:
I have a little problem with tinyurl redirecting another link. Whenever I try to open one of those from within Tapatalk app it gives me a no access error.
[Android Apps and Games] Hemidroids:
I know its kinda an old post.

Just incase sombody else needs it.

To view CNET Videos

Whitelist

*cnettv.com

*cbsi.com
[Android Apps and Games] Spacemonkie4207:
Having a bit of an issue. When I try to update it hangs while downloading hosts. Tried clearing app data but still does it.

I'm on lollipop.

Any ideas?
[Android Apps and Games] Lorog:
same for me, I'm on lollipop and it does not work, I try to click "download and apply..." and it seems to work, after reboot it's disabled. I tried to change the file host path but same result.

Thanks
[Android Apps and Games] Spacemonkie4207:
Hmm. I haven't had any issues since now.
[Android Apps and Games] patnmn:
Did you find a fix to this redirect problem?
[Android Apps and Games] Svartsyn333:
No.
[Android Apps and Games] KevinZero:
Adaway stopped working for me as well on a Nexus 5 running Lollipop 5.0.1. Definitions update successfully, and confirmed the hosts file has blocked addresses by opening as text. Hosts permissions change back to read-only after updating, but not sure if this is normal as I never bothered checking when adaway was working properly. Is it possible Google Play Services silently updated to somehow ignore hosts? I'm not a developer, so pardon if that's a dumb question.
[Android Apps and Games] MC_Ohr:
Add *.tapatalk.com to the white list.

Gesendet von meinem HTC One mini mit Tapatalk
[Android Apps and Games] Svartsyn333:
Doesn't work. I reinstalled host files after that and rebooted, still no chance.
[Android Apps and Games] Pkt_Lnt:
This has nothing to do with adaway and it is tapatalk harvesting your data without telling you.

It is tapatalk recording your urls that you use and redirecting to Skimlinks.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2528576

Post 11 has a tapatalk url fixer to install.
[Android Apps and Games] Svartsyn333:
Thank you, I will look into that. So it might be that Users who start threads might not be aware of this? I don't think they do this on purpose... All links to CM 12 theme OP are shortened that way.

Edit: Installed that Apk, still doesn't work... I'm getting real angry with Tapatalk now that I know the reason why this happens. I just wonder why I don't have problems with XDA app, which is based on Tapatalk app.
[Android Apps and Games] shaqman89:
For me, adding redirect.vigilink.com to the white list did the trick.
[Android Apps and Games] Skripka:
Use URL Shortener.

The problem is PURELY Tapatalk. Tapatalk is programmed to spyware redirect ALL URL taps inside Tapatalk so that they can profit by selling your data.

Tapatalk redirects via viglink IIRC which is a spam site.
[Android Apps and Games] Pkt_Lnt:
Correct.

http://www.viglink.com/

http://skimlinks.com/

Click them, read what they do. Tapatalk makes money off every URL you click, even if you brought pro from them.
[Android Apps and Games] Iceberger:
This and the banner popups were the main reasons why I've uninstalled it and start using the XDA app instead. I only hoop the XDA app is not doing the sane as Tapatalk...
[Android Apps and Games] vikraminside:
Any way to optional deactivation without reboot? Some ads force us for downloads else will not redirect.
[Android Apps and Games] fraussantin:
Add url ( main) in whitelist and re-apply, reboot.
[Android Apps and Games] DSC05:
I can recommend this redirector app https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nevoxo.tapatalk.redirect
[Android Apps and Games] TheSaint187:
Hi All,

Really hoping someone can help me here, Im running Lollipop 5.0.2 on LG G3 and i had to uninstall Adaway to get Plex working (which it did). Now that i've uninstalled i cant re-install it again. I tried via F-Droid and got "(De-)Installation Error". I've tried the APKs and everything, still no luck. It was working fine before, updated and everything. I tried re-installing via Titanium back-up but it like a constant bootloop.

Please help me out here, love that app.

Thanks,
[Android Apps and Games] RED ZMAN:
I need some help whitelisting a website. I used to not be able to open any link from my military.com emails until I whitelisted the word military with a star at each end. It has worked flawlessly.

Now that joystiq.com is closing I've been looking for a new video game website and everyone is referred me to giantbomb.com. None of the videos on that website will play unless I have adaway disabled. I have whitelisted Giantbomb with a star on both sides, I've whitelisted www.giantbomb.com with a star on both sides, and neither work after reapplying. If I disable adAway the videos work fine.

Suggestions?
[Android Apps and Games] SirEvo:
Hello guys,

I have been looking for an app to avoid such ads on my ARHD 90.0 installed (Lollipop) HTC One m7 and I don't know what happens If I install this app by downloading the link which can be found in the first post. (AdAway-release_Build-Dec.21.2014.apk)

Should I download and install? Is it compatible with Lollipop?
[Android Apps and Games] CHaPoCA:
Yes, working fine here with lollipop 5.0.2.
[Android Apps and Games] DjDiabolik:
http://hosts-file.net/ad_servers.asp

it's no more reachable from one week..... but from here:

http://hosts-file.net/?s=Download

and precise here:

http://hosts-file.net/ad_servers.txt

I think this is a better mirror..... someone can confirm this?
[Android Apps and Games] rogers11:
No, the first link is available and working fine. Don't know where your problem is.
[Android Apps and Games] BoostRoid:
Is it normal for ads to still get through on Chrome?

Edit: NVM. Should have searched first. I had the data reducing feature on.
[Android Apps and Games] RED ZMAN:
Anybody? I looked through the thread and searched it about whitelisting, I tried to do the logging thing but no matter how much I added it never worked.
[Android Apps and Games] bberryhill0:
Hmm... Videos play for me on giantbomb. I must have whitelisted the right thing sometime in the past. Try turning off data when you are on the giant bomb website and see if you can get a not found.

Swyped from my Verizon LG G2 using Tapatalk Pro 4.5.2
[Android Apps and Games] vagelis:
If I may ask, is AdAway-release_Build-Dec.30.2014.apk still the latest build?

Thank you in advance for any insight.

Sent from my Nexus 6