yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Android Apps and Games] DiamondJohn:
Its not just ads. I trust no-one, as aps can do unknown things in the background. So if I dont notice a slowdown, and I am willing to have a slightly longer wait to build the bigger host file, then for me, I am more comfortable with bigger host file. Also, I tend to use lighter browsers. A bigger browser and an extra app could also be slower, or I may just not like it.;) Also, with my larger host file crossing more varied host sources, I do not have to download/refresh my host file as often. Of recent, I have left my host file for a week and not seen ads appear. I only updated it because it just felt wrong, and from previous experiences where a smaller host file saw ads creeping in even over a day.
[Android Apps and Games] ktmom:
Or, we could live and let live.

I get asking the question, it helps people think any what they're doing. But it's their device and they should run it the way that works for them.
[Android Apps and Games] PoochyX:
Riiii I just hate browsing the web and them random pages pop up which host files don't protect you from cause it's apps occurred from a 3rd party script

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[Android Apps and Games] m0han:
i have fennec f-droid v68.0 and ublock origin v1.22.2. i can't seem to find where i can set ublock in medium mode.
[Android Apps and Games] PoochyX:
Github medium mode and follow the instructions

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[Android Apps and Games] martyfender:
There is a whole documentation area for Ublock origin on github on how to do this.

I personally don't do this, I do this manually by checking the boxes you see in my screenshot.

The screenshots are from my linux mint desktop, but I do the same on My Android devices.

https://github.com/gorhill/uBlock/wiki

I have attached screenshots of what I add in Ublock. Some of them could potentially be overkill.

In Adaway I have steven blacks list and jawz101 list.

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

https://raw.githubusercontent.com/jawz101/MobileAdTrackers/master/hosts

With the above hosts file, the size is 1.4M and creates no noticeable overhead.

I believe any overhead is cause by checking the large number of filters in Ublock Origin. I always use the latest development build of Ublock origin, which currently is 1.22.3.18. You may have to go into Firefox about:config and set false: xpinstall.signatures.required to install the development build.

Sticking to the release build should be ok, though.. I always test cutting edge builds, whether it be Magisk, Ublock, etc. I expect to find bugs and report them when I see fit. I have 5 of the same devices and know how to recover if there are show stopping disasters, but this is not for everyone. Show stopping disasters are very rare with ublock development builds for me.

These are tablets and not my phone used as my daily, critical driver.

I see very few ads on my tablets with this setup in Firefox. If I launch Chrome on those tablets, I do see ads, because Ublock is not available for Chrome on Android, the last time I checked. However, I haven't checked on this in a while.

The MVPS Hosts setting is probably redundant on Android with Adaway, but as I stated the screen shots are from my Linux desktop where adaway is not available.
[Android Apps and Games] ipdev:
I'm a basic guy.

That reminds me, I should check host sources for updates.

On android, I use a minimal hosts file. (Just checked it's 2MB)

For me it's easier to add hosts to blocking versus trying to white list them.

Blocking one is easier than trying to figure out how many need to be whitelisted just for one site/app.

Since we are running a little OT here, I'm kinda surprised no mentioned Brave Browser.

I'm still a Chromium based fan so I switched to Brave Browser.

- Android, Linux, MacOS and the rare times I boot into Windows.

If anyone is interested xda even partnered with Brave.

xda-news 20190329 - Link

- - xda-news 20190424 - Link

- - - - xda-news 20190601 - Link

Cheers. :)
[Android Apps and Games] zgfg:
Brave is excellent, it just lacks auto-translate feature

Btw, for Chrome (and its derivatives) to make it work with AdAway, following settings are needed:

https://wccftech.com/how-to-fix-dns-based-ad-blockers-on-chrome/

https://www.malwarefox.com/block-ads-android-chrome/
[Android Apps and Games] andy356:
I use a giant hosts file in AdAway, and uBlock Origin in Hard Mode. Plus LineageOS has a per app firewall. Bite me, ads and trackers. ᕕ( ᐛ )ᕗ

For those who cannot use Firefox for Android (Fennec), try Kiwi browser. It is based on Chromium with extension support. Don't browse the web without uBO, guys.

For those with Magisk, try the Bromite System Webview module.
[Android Apps and Games] mahmoud20070:
impotant app

this very important app for this people have internet on their device to disable annoying ads why google sotre removed it it's very useful I think it's removed it for profit only
[Android Apps and Games] mickyw1980:
Because developers of apps etc rely on advertising as a way of an income to fund their work or manage web space etc etc. Thats why Google removed this and other similar apps which is understandable I suppose
[Android Apps and Games] banesi:
yes, bbc bews stil can't play video, I've already white listed *.bbc.co.uk and *.bbci.co.uk

it could be bbc news application fault actualy because there is some info in latest change log about ad blockers
[Android Apps and Games] Hgneto:
If anyone knows how to solve BBC news videos please let us know. Thanks!
[Android Apps and Games] padawan_lp:
Since latest Adaway update, Showbox gives me an error every time I start it if I have Adaway activated.

Once I deactive it Showbox starts working again.

Anyone else having this problem?
[Android Apps and Games] infectedorganism:
Solution on bottom of previous page.
[Android Apps and Games] padawan_lp:
Thank you. I just tried it, but didn't work.
[Android Apps and Games] infectedorganism:
After you added the two entries to your whitelist, did you download/apply the hosts file again?
[Android Apps and Games] padawan_lp:
I only have showbox.ru in the log, do I have to add the other manually?
[Android Apps and Games] UPdownLoAD:
If you want Show Box to work, yes. Wouldn't have said it and posted a screenshot otherwise.....
[Android Apps and Games] Tru Drew:
I've been using this app for a long time and I love it. I just have a couple of questions.

I have to keep pressing the back button just to go to the previous page on the internet. Does anyone know how fix this issue? Also, what is "whitelist", "blacklist" and "redirect" and how do I use them correctly? Can those effect sites like *******? Because whenever I try to download roms and such that are linked to that, I can't because Adaway blocks those sites. How do I not block ads on sites like that?
[Android Apps and Games] Pons:
Whitelist: http://bit.ly/yLxdsy

Blacklist: http://bit.ly/1hMgCAi

Redirect: http://bit.ly/1hMgReL

Not entirely sure, because it was filtered out by xda. But one of the links above probably has the answer for you.
[Android Apps and Games] Blizzard22:
Can someone help me with the crash problems? It's a really annoying thing and it's definitely caused by enabling Adaway. Only Opera is working fine without any crashes but I rarely use it.

(link example which causes crash when viewed in PC UA: http://darksouls.wikia.com/wiki/Covenant)

And why won't enabling webserver stay enabled when I leave Adaway app? As soon as I close the app I have to re-enable it.

Is there something wrong in the settings? I enabled 'start webserver at boot' and 'enable webserver'.
[Android Apps and Games] SiNJiN76:
For my future reference on other apps... How do you figure out which sites to white list for a particular site? Thanks.
[Android Apps and Games] UPdownLoAD:
What I did to discover what was needed to Whitelist was to disable AdAway and rebooted. Then I went back to AdAway and started the DNS logger. I started the app in question (in this case Show Box), and as soon as it loaded I held my home button down to switch back to AdAway.
[Android Apps and Games] SiNJiN76:
Awesome! Learning to fish is always better! Thanks. :highfive:
[Android Apps and Games] jackdubl:
Adaway recently started blocking Yahoo's fantasy sports webpages, so that the full page won't load. Any ideas what to add to whitelist to get it working? Here's one of the pages: http://baseball.fantasysports.yahoo.com/

Free storage from Copy:

https://copy.com?r=cScoov
[Android Apps and Games] Pkt_Lnt:
Just above your post.

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=51953270&postcount=1379
[Android Apps and Games] jackdubl:
Thanks. I knew how to do the dns request log(used it many times), but nothing was coming up. Turning off Adaway and rebooting, then running the dns request worked though! Thanks.

Free storage from Copy:

https://copy.com?r=cScoov
[Android Apps and Games] Dratinire:
Good

So here it is!Been looking for this app after it disappeared from the play store
[Android Apps and Games] XtraWater:
Hello I find that the list https://raw.githubusercontent.com/EnergizedProtection/block/master/bluGo/formats/hosts blocks the video streaming app periscope. What is the official way to infotm the author?
[Android Apps and Games] zputnyq:
You can enable log dns request on adaway then open periscope but don't kill the app just leave it. After it go back to adaway log dns request & tap show the result. There will be list of dns request by periscope. Save the list then report it to energized team.

Here is the link for energized threat

https://xdaforums.com/android/software-hacking/energized-protection-ad-porn-malware-t3803773
[Android Apps and Games] ktmom:
When white listing a domain, you probably should revert the hosts file from Adaway first.

https://github.com/AdAway/AdAway/wiki/LogDNS
[Android Apps and Games] VincentJoshuaET:
Can we have automatic theme for Android 10? Thanks!
[Android Apps and Games] guest4711:
Sure, it's open source. Code it and make a proper request on git...
[Android Apps and Games] ktmom:
From the Adaway website:
[Android Apps and Games] XtraWater:
Thank you.

I searched the entries in the particular host file. Couldn't find anything who might block periscope. For now, I disabled the list. I installed the app systemlog. Maybe there is a better app? All the addresses contains periscope or pscp.tv

Now I try to revert the host file. Thank you.
[Android Apps and Games] PoochyX:
I be trying to white list a particular site so I don't have to disable the host file everytime I want to download something from that site is that possible

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[Android Apps and Games] XtraWater:
Thank you.

I was successful. Enabled log dns and found 3 entries. Added those to the Whitelist and... Periscope is running again. Great. I learned something.
[Android Apps and Games] PoochyX:
This not a website and this a app I'm assuming

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[Android Apps and Games] SOCOM-HERO:
Is there a hosts file that will block Facebook sponsored posts in a wrapper app like Metal, Swipe or Friendly?
[Android Apps and Games] PoochyX:
there's a mod Facebook on xda that removes sponsored post

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[Android Apps and Games] ktmom:
You can white list or black list any domain regardless whether it's through an app or a website. Provided that the calling entity is calling a domain name, and not straight to an IP address.

I linked the instructions in the earlier post.

https://github.com/AdAway/AdAway/wiki/LogDNS
[Android Apps and Games] SOCOM-HERO:
Would you or anyone be able to link it? I'm seeing some pretty old posts when searching. I'm ideally trying to not use an official facebook app build due to privacy, rather use a wrapper app and blacklist those sponsored posts in-app.
[Android Apps and Games] PoochyX:
Just Google it

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[Android Apps and Games] githyanki:
I believe face slim does this.
[Android Apps and Games] m0han:
check this: https://xdaforums.com/android/apps-games/bullshified-version-facebook-okay-to-t3586318
[Android Apps and Games] shanar585:
**Do NOT reply talking about read previous pages** I used to use AdAway to block ads but stopped a couple months ago because it wouldn't let me import my whitelist. I know the developer changed the format to .json but even then I can't get my whitelist to import. Can somebody please inform me of the correct version and guide to import the whitelist, or provide a importable list. Thanks in advance.

Sidenote: I'm using a OnePlus 7 Pro on stable Android 10
[Android Apps and Games] PoochyX:
Just convert your white list

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[Android Apps and Games] shanar585:
I tried that but I don't know if I'm doing it wrong. How to properly convert it? Here is a copy of both formats.
[Android Apps and Games] ktmom:
Is your whitelist in the json format? Is it in the old format? Something else?

In the old format, I would use an old release, import, then update to the current release.

If you just can't get it to import, but it's in the right format for the release you are using, what actually happens? Any errors? Could you get a logcat while importing?

If it's in some other format, have you tried formatting the list to match the old format style? I think that's easier than manually converting to json.
[Android Apps and Games] PoochyX:
In what version did the new format start getting carried out in

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[Android Apps and Games] shanar585:
Won't let me upload the files to xda, says invalid files.
[Android Apps and Games] ktmom:
But you could answer the questions. People are more willing to spend their time helping you if you put effort in to help yourself.
[Android Apps and Games] zgfg:
Did you try manually adding two whitelisted domains, then exporting and taking a look into the saved file
[Android Apps and Games] PoochyX:
Alot of people don't realize Google is there friend (except when it comes to your privacy)

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[Android Apps and Games] shanar585:
To be completely honest all I read was format, format, format lol man AdAway was simple why the hell did the developer have to change things. :silly: I've been modding, rooting, etc. for years but this .Json crap is like a foreign language. Thanks for the help but man forget it I'll just live without it.
[Android Apps and Games] ktmom:
Let's try to make this simple. What is the file's name?
[Android Apps and Games] shanar585:
AdAwayWhitelist.txt and I have one that ends in .Json but I don't think it's in the correct format because Google Drive says the .Json is still txt in file details.
[Android Apps and Games] ktmom:
Ok, which version of Adaway is installed? One of the recent releases?

Add a .txt extension to the file, if it doesn't already have one, and PM it to me.

You could upload it to Google drive if that's easier then share the link, in a PM, with me.

We'll get you fixed if possible
[Android Apps and Games] guest4711:
Use the official converter on https://adaway.org/export

to convert it from old format into new one.
[Android Apps and Games] shanar585:
I Sent a PM to [MENTION=6617276]ktmom[/MENTION].. hopefully he'll know what to do with it, thanks.

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I originally got my whitelist from one of these threads and it was quite popular amongst users.. so shouldn't someone here have a .Json whitelist that blocks ads but not Twitter links, Google ads and things like that.
[Android Apps and Games] ktmom:
Check your PM

It was simple as [MENTION=8010004]guest4711[/MENTION] said. I think your frustration got the better of you.

I wanted to make sure you were really using an Adaway backup, and not trying to import a backup from a different app, which happens here sometimes [emoji6]
[Android Apps and Games] shanar585:
It's been a long day so yeah I knew I was frustrated that's why I said forget it, didn't want to waste anyone's time. Thanks again for you guys help and patience.
[Android Apps and Games] zgfg:
-Json is still textual file - just like bat files or cvs when you export from Excell, but things in the text must be formatted its proper way

Hence you can open and edit Json file by textual editor (I'm always using text editor coming with MiXPlorer on Android), but to validate if json format is not broken use e.g. HTML Viewer coming also with MiXPlorer:

https://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1523691

Btw, by granting Root permission to MiXPlorer, you can also view/edit the hosts file itself

-I was using AdAway v4.2.9.

Simply, open Menu (top left), Your lists, Whitelist and by "+“ button add like two whitelisted domains, eg:

my.white-domain1.com

*.white-domain2.org

Take Export backup from the Menu (top right), give it permission to use Storage if it asks

It will save as adaway-backup.json to Internal memory - file attached, I had to zip since XDA does not allow json extension.

Inspect the structure by eg HTML Viewer from MiXPlorer - screenshot attached

Open by text editor, scroll down and find the block "allowed":

"allowed": [
{
"host": "*my.white-domain1.com",
"enabled": true
},
{
"host": "*.white-domain2.org",
"enabled": true
}
]

Instead of my.white-domain1.com put whatever you want.

Copy/paste and replicate more whitelisted domains like (spaces don't count, removed here):

{"host": "*my.white-domainN.com","enabled": true},

Make sure that last item in the list, before closing "]“, must end by "}“ without comma.

Save and validate by eg MiXPlorer HTML Viewer that you didn't brake Json structure

From AdAway, Menu, Your lists, do Import backup.

Since the config file (its first block "sources") defines also hosts sources, AdAway will ask you to Install Hosts file - allow.

If using my Json backup, it will overwrite your Hosts sources by default ones from AdAway v4.2.9 - edit them in AdAway

All together, not a rocket science :)
[Android Apps and Games] Adamk102:
hello what are good alternative host lists?

Wysłane z mojego MI 6 przy użyciu Tapatalka
[Android Apps and Games] Wolfcity:
Question has been asked very often here, you could have found it just by searching 'host lists'.

I'm satisfied with

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

and

https://pgl.yoyo.org/adservers/serverlist.php?hostformat=hosts&showintro=0&mimetype=plaintext
[Android Apps and Games] Zaxx32:
Thanks for the lists!

btw...I see you are a 'veteran' user AND we use the same phone (rooted g5+ stock 8.1). Can I pm you with a few questions about how you have ur phone set up? I'm pretty much a noob re: rooted droids...lol
[Android Apps and Games] Adamk102:
Thank You i found this host list https://goodbyeads.weebly.com/uploads/1/2/2/1/122145164/goodbyeads.txt

Wysłane z mojego MI 6 przy użyciu Tapatalka
[Android Apps and Games] Wolfcity:
Sure.

About the lists: Steven Black's is a must have imho.
[Android Apps and Games] vegatr0n:
Here's a great large all in one hosts list:

https://raw.githubusercontent.com/notracking/hosts-blocklists/master/hostnames.txt
[Android Apps and Games] Adamk102:
Adblock.mahakala.is best host list imho

Wysłane z mojego MI 6 przy użyciu Tapatalka
[Android Apps and Games] PoochyX:
Alot of host files break functionality

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[Android Apps and Games] Sheetzie03:
This is kind of a side point, but just to let those who don't know.

Yes you're right, official chrome for Android still doesn't have add-on's available, however, Kiwi browser, which is on xda and the play store is basically chrome, has a real dark mode, along with some other cool things, but with it you can use add-on's like unlock.

Good Luck.
[Android Apps and Games] Schroeder09:
Using these host sources really, really has been slowing down my phone for the last 2 months. Are any of them known offenders?

https://adaway.org/hosts.txt

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

https://pgl.yoyo.org/adservers/serverlist.php?hostformat=hosts&showintro=0&mimetype=plaintext

https://raw.githubusercontent.com/EnergizedProtection/block/master/blu/formats/hosts
[Android Apps and Games] PoochyX:
It's the blue... Let me tell you a secret you don't need a host file just use ublock origin with Firefox and to protect your apps minminguard with xposed or just use patched apps or pro Verisons of apps....

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[Android Apps and Games] Nergal di Cuthah:
I have to say, to me, this is bad advice. Many apps use webview which minmin doesn't really do anything. Iirc minmin uses known android ad-serving methods not the same as dns redirection. Apps like google news or flipboard are just showing webpages but would not be blocked by either ublock or minmin. I use minmin, hosts and ublock and am ad free, without hosts I still see ads (in webview apps).
[Android Apps and Games] ktmom:
Less is more for hosts sources. Try just one source first and see whether it provides sufficient blocking. Many people, including me, just use https://raw.githubusercontent.com/StevenBlack/hosts/master/hosts

If you go to Steven Black's main repository, you can choose a source that is a good mix for you. See the attached screenshot (you'll have to scroll down the linked page a bit).

Edit: you'll want the "raw" link for Adaway.
[Android Apps and Games] ktmom:
The individual you quoted, has a habit of troll like behavior in this thread. IMHO, it's best to put him on your ignore list.
[Android Apps and Games] PoochyX:
Kitmon sounds like you trolling me now [emoji19]

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Engergized is not one of the host files you using i would assume cuss I was using a energized host file and I would lose internet with Firefox running ublock origin and when I got rid of the engergised host file the internet issue with Firefox went away so I know it wasn't ublock origin

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[Android Apps and Games] Nergal di Cuthah:
You would be correct i'm not using energized, i'm using mvps steven black and the defaults, yes I realize mvps is in SB but I still do it. I just think it's odd (maybe rude maybe not) to suggest not using hosts in a thread about an app that only does hosts. Seems to me your time is better spent in threads for apps/methods you use.
[Android Apps and Games] PoochyX:
Post the link for your Steve black host file I'm going to use that one since it has no issues with Firefox cause your using the same setup im using

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[Android Apps and Games] Nergal di Cuthah:
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/StevenBlack/hosts/master/hosts

If it helps i'm on oreo pixel 2xl
[Android Apps and Games] PoochyX:
Has this file been updated recently

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So I loaded this host file and adaway crashes [emoji19]

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[Android Apps and Games] Nergal di Cuthah:
3 days ago
[Android Apps and Games] anonymous992:
is adaway.org down at the moment? I get „the server-ip-adress of adaway.org was not found“
[Android Apps and Games] ktmom:
I can't reach it either.
[Android Apps and Games] DiamondJohn:
doesn't look good.

https://downforeveryoneorjustme.com/adaway.org

I also checked https://www.isitdownrightnow.com/adaway.org.html and it says down for a week

I have the following as fallbacks/mirrors of https://adaway.org/hosts.txt

https://raw.githubusercontent.com/adaway/adaway.github.io/master/hosts.txt

The next is a different format & order

https://raw.githubusercontent.com/hectorm/hmirror/master/data/adaway.org/list.txt
[Android Apps and Games] githyanki:
I'm not understanding how you van one minute state that you don't need a host file for blocking, then state your using one a few posts later and then deny to be trolling. Either you aren't very good at trolling or you really do change opinions very quickly.
[Android Apps and Games] aringler:
anybody got adaway with android Q and magisk canary working?

I get all the times the "no space" error while trying to activate the blocker.

even running magisk in systemless mode
[Android Apps and Games] ktmom:
Does this mean you have enabled the systemless hosts option in the Magisk manager settings?