yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Android Apps and Games] androcraze:
No.

https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=72636702&postcount=9462
[Android Apps and Games] githyanki:
The reason why to use multiple sources was given in the post you quoted.
[Android Apps and Games] madbat99:
In [MENTION=6037748]Zackptg5[/MENTION] unified host thread, in his instructions for adding Steven blacks list to adaway, it says you can uncheck AdAway sources because their included (minus duplicates).

That's the only reason I asked. I realized I could be misinformed. But figured someone would correct me if I was. Thanks bro.

Thanks for the link to that post as well. Someone else's work filled my curiosity better than I would ever have the time to do myself.
[Android Apps and Games] androidfive:
What are the changes of latest Version?
[Android Apps and Games] Ultramanoid:
If only there was a way for you to search this thread or GitHub to find out without asking someone else to do it for you... I feel your pain.
[Android Apps and Games] martyfender:
Use the Steven Black mirror instead:

sbc.io/hosts/hosts

It still seems to work for me with Adaway 4.0.9, even though I thought the author stated only https sources would be allowed in it. Or maybe I misunderstood what he wrote.
[Android Apps and Games] MnMchill:
How can you add this sbc.io/hosts/hosts when add button only works with https, it's impossible to add this mirror link in Adaway 4.0.9?
[Android Apps and Games] ipdev:
Link
[Android Apps and Games] MnMchill:
Thank you but that doesn't help me since I still can't find a way to add sbc.io/hosts/hosts in Adaway 4.0.9. :mad:
[Android Apps and Games] PerfectSlayer:
Hi all,

Today is my birthday and I have a present for you! :cool: (no logic here…)

A new dev version with some bug fixes to address recent complains about the update mechanism.

Changelog:

Last update time now works with GitHub hosted files (on https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ domain)

Fix infinite "update available" status when at least one host source failed to download

Fix hosts not installed by the background update service

Fix hosts source update time when reverting to default hosts file

Fix "download failed" status when no host source enabled

Fix a bunch of translation issues

Thanks:

Special thanks to Alain-Olivier and Vankog for theirs contributions and MarcAnt01 for its helpful bug report.

Download:

AdAway 4.0.10 on AndroidFileHost (md5: 7fba6cf5e6f05c4716d1eb392822938d)
[Android Apps and Games] ktmom:
You go to the github link (available throughout this thread and specifically in the link that was provided to you) and then click on the "View all of readme.md" link. The raw links are https.

As a general statement, when ever a readme file or link is available, it's the first thing an inquiring mind should explore.

"find somebody that you think is undeserving of your compassion and give it to them" - Christian Picciolini
[Android Apps and Games] Aleksandr-1:
Hello. Version 4.0.10.

After clicking the "Check for Updates" button of AdAway FC. S9+ Android 8.0.0.

Does everyone have the same?
[Android Apps and Games] S2_fa_007:
Thanks for the update, but I'm getting a force close when downloading StevenBlacks list from raw.githubusercontent.com.

Sent by OnePlus 5 with Tapatalk
[Android Apps and Games] cnjax:
Confirmed force closing reverted back to 4.09
[Android Apps and Games] Ultramanoid:
Have a good one. You probably should ignore any post today that doesn't include the words 'happy birthday'...

┏(＾0＾)┛♪♬
[Android Apps and Games] theincognito:
Happy birthday, mate! :D

Can confirm FC on v4.0.10 with Steven hosts file. Device - OnePlus 5T, Android Pie
[Android Apps and Games] BriVG:
Same here - Moto X Pure running Dirty Unicorns 7.1.2
[Android Apps and Games] Henki98:
Latest version crash when I look for updates
[Android Apps and Games] smartfaune:
Adaway 4.0.10 crashes when checking for updates

Nexus 5x

Android 8.1

Happy birthday anyway... ;)

No more crash here after StevenBlack list been deactivated

https://raw.githubusercontent.com/StevenBlack/hosts/master/hosts

Log:
[Android Apps and Games] ngshixuan:
Works fine on oneplus 5 open beta 19. No FC.
[Android Apps and Games] izzyserious:
I don't have StevenBlack list, and still FC on OP5T
[Android Apps and Games] geokilla:
Add Draw Something to the list as well :(
[Android Apps and Games] takuhii:
Does anyone know what IP address or URL Angry Birds (and Draw Something) use to serve there ads, I would love to block them ;)
[Android Apps and Games] bobbyphoenix:
I don't think we should be trying to block ads in apps that have paid versions available since removing the ads are as simple as buying the paid version to support the devs of the apps. Now if a paid version is not available in your country, or they only offer a free version with ads, then I say go for it, but cheating the devs seems to me to go against the community here on xda DEVELOPERS. Just my opinion.
[Android Apps and Games] EP2008:
Re: [APP] [UNOFFICIAL] AdAway v2.3

I pay for the quality of the app, not to remove ads. I've spent over $200 on Android apps and games and well over that for ios apps and games.

The fact is, ads cause excessive data usage, slows the device down, causes instability, can interrupt your work flow and takes up screen real estate. It's like an intentional virus, and developers would have far more respect (and generate more income) from their users if they excluded them.

There are better ways to separate free from paid versions, but ads shouldn't be one of them.

Just my two cents.
[Android Apps and Games] harigavara:
Re: [APP] [UNOFFICIAL] AdAway v2.3

do i need to be rooted to use adaway?
[Android Apps and Games] Pons:
Read the OP, and particularly the Developer's Site for info.
[Android Apps and Games] Kaepernick:
Re: [APP] [UNOFFICIAL] AdAway v2.3

Regular ads that occupy a tiny bit of space and don't cover screen space that can hinder game play aren't too bad for free apps. It's the obtrusive ads that not only make it difficult to see what you're doing, but take you out of the game for full screen ads (during gameplay no less) that pisses me off. Not only is that a major hindrance, it slows down my phone. As usual, they take the ads too far and that's when I just don't care if the ad blockers cost them some revenue.

Just look at the recent Angry Bird updates for the free versions. Lots of new permissions and many people complaining about ads that just about make them unplayable. Even the paid versions on the Amazon app store have ads, but at least they're somewhat tolerable (so far).
[Android Apps and Games] sublimaze:
Yes, you must reboot for the update to take effect.

Unless the uninstall process restores the original hosts file, you keep the latest hosts file as modified by the adblocker.
[Android Apps and Games] pssnn:
If you want to restore the stock host file all you need to do is press "Disabel ad blocking" when you open the app and the stock host file will be restored. You can then delete the app if you want leaving the stock host file intact.
[Android Apps and Games] tej911:
please update link. Unable to download (india)
[Android Apps and Games] DocteurN:
Re: [APP] [UNOFFICIAL] AdAway v2.3

A mirror here : http://dl.free.fr/mejmpMmbd :)

Envoyé depuis mon Nexus 10 avec Tapatalk
[Android Apps and Games] The Lord Vader:
Re: [APP] [UNOFFICIAL] AdAway v2.3

This is truly one of the reasons I rooted my phone!

Thanks for a great app that gives a new phone without ads.

Keep up the good work!! :D
[Android Apps and Games] Drhedphuk:
Works great for me. Keep up the good work
[Android Apps and Games] fritzbored:
thanks for this its working great
[Android Apps and Games] -SlenderMan-:
Re: [APP] [UNOFFICIAL] AdAway v2.3

Need mirror

Sent from your backyard...

Slender watches what you do...
[Android Apps and Games] tej911:
mirror:-- http://www69.zippyshare.com/v/18149219/file.html

Big thanx to uploader..
[Android Apps and Games] Seanbest:
Re: [APP] [UNOFFICIAL] AdAway v2.3

You can get it directly from the developers site. There is a link to a compiled latest apk. There is a link to the direct apk without downloading that fdroid app. I post the link before.
[Android Apps and Games] Luzmo:
Really awesome app! No more ads bothering me. Thanks! :good:
[Android Apps and Games] mrRobinson:
Added a permanent mirror to the OP since AFH has been having issues lately due to hosting move.
[Android Apps and Games] leaffan99:
Thank you!!! This is app is amazing now I know why I couldn't find it on Play Store lol
[Android Apps and Games] dannyella:
Is this app still under active development? It doesn't block the ads in subway surfer..
[Android Apps and Games] Ci-Fi:
Click the Log DNS Requests in settings, then open the app. Then check the log and add to your black list. Then reapply Adaway.
[Android Apps and Games] privat75:
Don't work for Appy Geek. :(

Gesendet von meinem Nexus 5 mit Tapatalk
[Android Apps and Games] RS050377:
Does adaway always run in background for blocking ads?
[Android Apps and Games] DaniPhii:
Nope, no way. It's not necessary.
[Android Apps and Games] Mahennemaha:
Adaway only applies some rules to the hosts File. If the system wants to resolve host names it checks at first the hosts file, before it contacts your Dns server.

Unless you enable check for updates the app runs only while applying the new hosts file.

Gesendet von meinem Mako mit Tapatalk 4
[Android Apps and Games] TheWitcherzs:
why adaway not work on Kitkat 4.4.2 ?

because i see the ads :D
[Android Apps and Games] 0kti:
Working fine on AOSP 4.4.2

Send from my Galaxy S4 powered by KitKat
[Android Apps and Games] :
No problems / ads for me (mako, adaway, latest cm11 nighly, art)

Gesendet von meinem Nexus 4 mit Tapatalk
[Android Apps and Games] dehsA:
Does that mean we can't keep the Hide reboot dialog checked at all?
[Android Apps and Games] FlanjeUK:
Try it, I ticked the box and forgot about it when I first installed AdAway 2.8 and have never had any issues what so ever

Sent from my 9505GTi
[Android Apps and Games] dehsA:
The version from F-Droid has been having problems applying the host file constantly for me. That's what's been draining my battery (identified by looking at Processes in BetterBatteryStats) so I'm just trying to figure out a way to stop it. I've installed the APK from the OP, which apparently has no issues with the host file application?
[Android Apps and Games] shobuddy:
1. The AdAway on this thread and the AdAway on F-Droid are two separate builds?

2. My understanding is AdAway builds the host file so once its done that, it does not need to run in the background. In other words, it does not block ads live as the ads come in and can be hibernated using an app like Greenify once the host file has been updated. Is this correct?
[Android Apps and Games] Pons:
1. They're supposed to be the same version, but F-droid (I think), had different compiler/debugging options enabled so the size is different.

2. Correct. The only reason to have it in the background, is to have AdAway automatically check for updates. If you don't do that (or do it manually) you can Greenify AdAway safely.
[Android Apps and Games] snkycool:
WTH

You are truly, The Man]. THANK YOUUUUUU....:good::highfive:
[Android Apps and Games] CrashTestDroid:
I had these problems too on many different KK builds. Moved to Adblock Plus (f-droid has it) and ads are blocked as expected again. AdAway is ok on JB but not KK IME.
[Android Apps and Games] chrisdlc119:
Use MinMinGuard, but you need to use Xposed
[Android Apps and Games] MementoMoriM:
One of the best without a doubt.

Enviado desde la muerte a través de un Nexus4
[Android Apps and Games] defim:
I've also issues with Android 4.4.2

The app created all the time the "link" /etc/hosts, but the file /data/data/hosts is missing after reboot. Disabling the "create symlink" does not help.

But if i hit "download & install" it works until reboot
[Android Apps and Games] Cyclu:
The development of the MMG has stopped.
[Android Apps and Games] IlD4nX:
With op5 i have fc during the hosts files check. I believe it has. Nothing to do with Stevens list...
[Android Apps and Games] Adamk102:
No problems were found [emoji16]

With my Xiaomi Mi6

Wysłane z mojego MI 6 przy użyciu Tapatalka
[Android Apps and Games] martyfender:
Happy Birthday!

Unfortunately, I also have an fc when checking for updates.

Nextbook Ares 8A x86, Android 6.0.1 and Magisk latest unofficial version by [MENTION=3306843]kantjer[/MENTION] .

EDIT: Upon further testing the app works fine with the default sources, but when I try to add others such as Steven Black or jawz hosts the app crashes once again.
[Android Apps and Games] MnMchill:
Yes but even raw link gives me the problem I asked first which is "unknown update status".
[Android Apps and Games] ktmom:
This had been discussed to death. Yes, github raw files do not have the necessary formatting to present an update date.

None of these problems, strictly speaking are Adaway problems. Your choices; live with it, use the http version - if necessary adjust your device settings so android allows it, or contact the list developer and ask for the http list to be hosted on https.

"find somebody that you think is undeserving of your compassion and give it to them" - Christian Picciolini
[Android Apps and Games] dingsaller:
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, [MENTION=2822685]PerfectSlayer[/MENTION]!

And thx for 4.0.10, no FC on my side (latest LOS15.1/Magisk 17.2/latest Caesium kernel).
[Android Apps and Games] Cablespider:
4.10 fc'd after flashing over 4.09. Cleared data/cache and all is well.
[Android Apps and Games] Saswata Chakraborty:
I'm using Cloudflair DNS (magisk module). Can I use Adaway along with the custom DNS?
[Android Apps and Games] Macusercom:
I just switched from Unified Hosts Adblock to AdAway and I can't seem to enable the systemless mode. It is greyed out no matter what I do. I use v3.2 from XDA Labs and enabled systemless hosts in Magisk as suggested. Still not being able to enable systemless mode.
[Android Apps and Games] S2_fa_007:
You have to use the 4.x beta versions in order to use systemless mode

Sent by OnePlus 5 with Tapatalk
[Android Apps and Games] Pkt_Lnt:
The systemless mode being greyed out is just a cosmetic issue with the 3.x series; it actually works, you just cannot check it. A search for "systemless hosts" in this thread will show hundreds of replies.

That is one thing addressed with the new 4.x beta test releases of Adaway, is being able to actually check the systemless hosts box, even though it has always worked correctly
[Android Apps and Games] agraceful:
Happy born day! Have a cold one for me
[Android Apps and Games] Sneeuwtijger:
[APP][Root][2.1+][OFFICIAL] AdAway v3.3 :: [03.07.2018]

Same over here - just one addition - by cleaning data your host files added in AdAway are cleared, of course :), and you are running with the default AdAway host files - which is not a problem.

Adding a StevenBlack hostfile from Github gives direct FC after updating the Host files - not possible to run AdAway anymore.

HTC 10 - Android 8 / MaximusHD 4.0.0 / Elemental X Kernel 3.03
[Android Apps and Games] mwazeer:
+1 Note 8
[Android Apps and Games] BriVG:
Confirmed on mine - the update check to Steven Blacks github list causes the fc. Runs fine without that one enabled.
[Android Apps and Games] spawnlives:
Same issue fc on checking for updates

Seems to happen when using GitHub raw host sources only ( I have 2 ) the rest ( from this thread ) seem to be ok.

Device is S8 stock nougat 7.0 rom with latest magisk.

Hopefully XDA labs plays nice and uploads this log

Hope it's of some help

P.S. Happy birthday
[Android Apps and Games] jcmm11:
For the moment you can use 4.08 instead. That still allowed you to add http hosts.

https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=1322778262903987938

Once the glitches are out of 4.10 you can update to that, at which point you should be able to use https hosts and get update information.
[Android Apps and Games] PerfectSlayer:
Common! I tried the release built on my devices (Nexus 6 / Lineage OS 15.1 / Latest Magisk stable & Nexus 4 / LineageOS 15.1 / Latest Magisk beta) and I got no issue.

I won't never succeed a release without FC :crying:

I try to summarize the FC reports:

Looks like there is some issue with the GitHub workaround which may cause the issue.

I had a look to the provided logcat (thanks to [MENTION=7503165]smartfaune[/MENTION] [MENTION=8126387]martyfender[/MENTION] and [MENTION=8893719]spawnlives[/MENTION]) and I might found an issue depending on the number of commit the GitHub file has.

I just push a new test build (same version number but the date is the 15th of October). Please report if it is better?

But I think there's still another issue (not related to GitHub). Any logcat with detailed device configuration could be helpful. Thanks!

Download:

AdAway 4.0.10 on AndroidFileHost (fix October 15th | md5: fa028e4654f9875b0451b936cc1a99e8)
[Android Apps and Games] radz_:
I have 5T and no issues with the previous version. So I'm not sure why there's a report with 5T force close.

Trying out the new version.
[Android Apps and Games] martyfender:
Thanks for the quick update. This version is working now when I add Steven Black and jaw101 host sources.
[Android Apps and Games] smartfaune:
No more FC here

Thanks for the quick update
[Android Apps and Games] S2_fa_007:
No FC here either, thanks :)

Sent by OnePlus 5 with Tapatalk
[Android Apps and Games] JanNegron:
No more FC here. OP3 with Android Pie.
[Android Apps and Games] spawnlives:
Thanks for the quick update

All seems to be working ok now

Using same GitHub host sources as [MENTION=8126387]martyfender[/MENTION]
[Android Apps and Games] Emu:
LG V30, Android 8.0. No more FC but the hosts source says there are always updates available now (-380 minutes)

I have logging enabled. Does Adaway store the logcat in a specific place or do I have to run catlog along with adaway?
[Android Apps and Games] PerfectSlayer:
That's interesting! I guess there is an issue with timezones (whether parsed data or formatted to display).

Could you share your current timezone, timezone of your device and confirm it's SevenBlack hosts file you use?
[Android Apps and Games] Emu:
Sure. LG V30, Android 8.0. Time zone is PST (Pacific time, Los Angeles UTC -8). Proof it's Steven Blacks is attached. Before checking for an update it says 'Unknown Update Status'. Once I check for update the time of my Hosts source says '-110 min' or more minutes.
[Android Apps and Games] MnMchill:
Works perfectly. Raw hosts show up-to date time. Thank you very much.
[Android Apps and Games] smartfaune:
Same here if my VPN country settings don't match my default language settings.

Checking status OK if they match

GitHub security routine ?
[Android Apps and Games] frankcck:
Happy birthday and thanks for the update. Works great flashed over 4.0.9.
[Android Apps and Games] Sneeuwtijger:
AdAway 4.0.10-181015 - problems with StevenBlack list solved
[Android Apps and Games] x.trinity:
Happy b-day [MENTION=2822685]PerfectSlayer[/MENTION]???

Nice job :svetius:

The only issue is around 'mahakala.is' unknown status update.

I'm sorry, I can't get a logcat coz I'm not in front of my laptop these days.

btw, I've performed a dirty install over v.4.09 :svetius:
[Android Apps and Games] Emu:
[MENTION=2822685]PerfectSlayer[/MENTION] Hmm interesting. It fixed itself after StevenBlack updated the hosts file again today, see attachments.

Maybe the issue only occurs the first time applying the hosts file until the next update? Or maybe because I rebooted? :confused:

Either way I don't have the problem anymore.
[Android Apps and Games] smartfaune:
Same here

No more problem

Didn't even reboot
[Android Apps and Games] anwar amu:
Hi. Can I suggest a feature? It is possible for adaway have apps white list feature?

Thanks
[Android Apps and Games] ngshixuan:
Actually the feature is already in adaway. Follow these steps below to whitelist an app or website:

1) Turn off the Adaway blocking and reboot the phone.

2) Go back into Adaway but don't turn on the blocking.

3) Tap the dots on the top right and select "Log DNS Requests".

4) On this new screen you will see "logging is off" (or something like that) tap that and it will change to "logging turned on" now tap "open the log". It should be blank.

5) Select your recent apps button and scroll to the app you have been having problems with.

6)Run the app to the point that you know it is working. Now go back to Adaway and open the log. You should see a bunch of websites.

7) Long press on the first one and in the popup select "Add to whitelist". Do this for all the addresses.

8) Now turn on Adaway blocking on its main screen and reboot.

9)You should now have a working app and Adaway keeping adds out of the other apps.
[Android Apps and Games] ktmom:
Not really feasible. You would have to know in advance what domains an app will demand access to and that would become a moving target.

The way to ensure an app can have access to domains that might be in the host source (and blocked as a result) is to use the DNS logging feature and add what ever domains an app needs to the whitelist.

"find somebody that you think is undeserving of your compassion and give it to them" - Christian Picciolini
[Android Apps and Games] patrickdrd:
actually these steps should be able to accomplish with adaway on,

since adaway knows both the dns entries blocked and the ones allowed,

e.g webserver ;)

suggestion/food for though for [MENTION=2822685]PerfectSlayer[/MENTION]
[Android Apps and Games] Legend_dimebag:
I used this list it works perfectly, thanks for the new update!

https://xdaforums.com/android/software-hacking/goodbye-ads-advanced-protection-ads-ad-t3827269
[Android Apps and Games] patrickdrd:
this hasn't been updated for 2 months, which is quite a long time,

maybe you should try energized?
[Android Apps and Games] curiousrom:
We Want More!!!

What? Are you complaining about a volunteer developer working for free on his free time not doing enough for you? :eek:

Anyway maybe you missed it but [MENTION=2822685]PerfectSlayer[/MENTION] posted an AdAway update on 14th October 2018: https://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=77874479#post77874479 which works fine on S5 LineageOS 15.1 klte & S3 i9300 LineageOS 14.1.

Here is a link to PerfectSlayer's AdAway downloads folder sorted by most recent https://androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=249276&sort_by=date&sort_dir=DESC

A search in this thread to find his posts: by PerfectSlayer

BIG THANKS :good: to PerfectSlayer for the continuous support of AdAway!

***
[Android Apps and Games] kos25k:
hey dudes,maybe a stupid question,but please someone quote me.I was forced to unroot my tv box cause an app was detecting root..Now I have an idea,but is too late,as I unrooted.Can I convert with link2sd adaway to system app and then unroot?it will work afterwards?(if yes,I will have to reinstall the stock prerooted firmware and then try this)thanks!
[Android Apps and Games] Robert342:
You must have root anyway. Way for you is using AdGuard or some alternative like that.

Sent from Redmi 4X Qualcomm arm 64 (Resurrection Remix based on OS 7.1.2) using Tapatalk 6.4.2
[Android Apps and Games] kos25k:
thanks dude.I afraid of them cause they use vpn.thanks anyway!!
[Android Apps and Games] Emu:
You can root, apply hosts file and unroot again. Even a good outdated hosts file would still block 99% vs the latest hosts. You would never notice the difference because the big companies are less likely to move to new ad domains. One time my hosts file didn't update for a year and I didn't even notice.
[Android Apps and Games] DiamondJohn:
Just an FYI, one app (I think GPS Tester) would sometimes show an ad by the end of the day (after auto refreshing in the morning with a large list of host sources) if I did not do a manual refresh. Just personal experience. And I would expect the smaller malware sites to be updated a lot more often.
[Android Apps and Games] PieceKeepr:
Anyone know why I'm suddenly getting this message? I tried searching for it and didn't find anything but I might not have searched for the right terms. View attachment 4620502