yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Android Apps and Games] jcmm11:
Just checked. It's up for me, with an update available. Updated successfully.
[Android Apps and Games] peterlee928:
hmm... are you using http://sbc.io/host/hosts? mine says "unknown update status"
[Android Apps and Games] ktmom:
Your link is wrong, it's: http://sbc.io/hosts/hosts

"Good judgment comes from experience, and a lot of that comes from bad judgment." - Will Rogers
[Android Apps and Games] peterlee928:
muchas gracias señor :):good:
[Android Apps and Games] dante0001:
The ads are back... geez
[Android Apps and Games] ktmom:
That was helpful. There are plenty of troubleshooting tricks posted multiple times in this thread.

"Good judgment comes from experience, and a lot of that comes from bad judgment." - Will Rogers
[Android Apps and Games] ksio89:
How do I whitelist websites so Adaway does not block ads in them? I have already added the domains to whitelist and reapplied, but ads are still blocked. I'm using latest version v3.3 (61).
[Android Apps and Games] mendihirm:
Also not working

After opening, the app just frozes :(

Anyone knows something i should konw :confused:

I have Galaxy S3 i9300 4.1.2 rooted :)
[Android Apps and Games] hd2009:
i'm testing "old" version 2.2 and it's working fine. Why should i need this ?

thank you for the tip
[Android Apps and Games] goldflame09:
No one said you needed it, but there are probably new and better things than in the version you are using
[Android Apps and Games] hd2009:
just asking...no offence intended :)

I don't see any changelog/history information, and with 2.2 version i have no issues at all.
[Android Apps and Games] goldflame09:
None taken. :)

My best guess wood be to look here http://sufficientlysecure.org/index.php/adaway/
[Android Apps and Games] steflievens:
Change Acces for AdAway in SuperSU from 'grant' to 'promt'

Above solved it for me. Before I kept getting an error while applying the new hosts telling me something was wrong with my SU binaries.

I have AdAway 2.8 and kitkat 4.4.2 on a nexus 4.
[Android Apps and Games] kruga:
Check your system rom free space. I think space required to use mahakala is at least 20 MB (likely more). On my Xoom with 18 mb free space it crashes, but the same list works fine on my phone.
[Android Apps and Games] FrutasX:
Hello,

We need root for adaway?
[Android Apps and Games] kruga:
Yep.
[Android Apps and Games] FrutasX:
Thanks

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[Android Apps and Games] M-Dawg:
Hi guys, I've got a quick question: Adaway disables itself after a reboot. So the features don't stick. How do I fix this? Thanks!
[Android Apps and Games] bchampy:
I'm having the exact same issue.
[Android Apps and Games] M-Dawg:
[MENTION=4976309]iHackers[/MENTION] grace us with your presence and help us through this treacherous adaway ordeal!
[Android Apps and Games] goldflame09:
Ok before we get in a name calling fight and I have to report people, stop it.

I'm not really sure how to fix your problem though because ive personally never had it.
[Android Apps and Games] Moscow Desire:
Knock it Off Please

Knock it off with the name calling please. And, if you don't have a useful answer (and I'm talking about the smart-alek comments), then simply don't post a reply at all..

Otherwise, you'll get a personal PM from moderation.

Simple.

Rude posts deleted.

Happy New Year folks!

MD
[Android Apps and Games] FlanjeUK:
this may help...

:)

Sent from my 9505GTi // SlimKat 4.4.2
[Android Apps and Games] M-Dawg:
It actually did help, thanks!
[Android Apps and Games] claytonjn:
Add req.appads.com to your whitelist.
[Android Apps and Games] Cruzius:
I have the same Problem with the same Tablet!
[Android Apps and Games] Hobart!:
So I read the thread twice but I thought I read answer in here....is there a way to have a tabbed settings menu like the s4?
[Android Apps and Games] ktmom:
Have you rebooted?

"Good judgment comes from experience, and a lot of that comes from bad judgment." - Will Rogers
[Android Apps and Games] ksio89:
Yes, not working.
[Android Apps and Games] ktmom:
Then there is some domain that is still blocked that is required for the functionality of the website. The best thing to do is disable Adaway, turn on DNS logging, visit the problem page(s) and then whitelist everything. Re-enable Adaway and reboot. Then see if it's improved. You can then go back and tweek if you need to. Do a backup of your lists before removing anything from the whitelist to make it easy to revert.

"Good judgment comes from experience, and a lot of that comes from bad judgment." - Will Rogers
[Android Apps and Games] DiamondJohn:
Generally speaking, the ads are not served up by the web page you are visiting, but by a 3rd party, hosted on a different domain name. And these 3rd parties sell their wares to multiple web sites. So, blocking the ads on one page will also block the ads on the other page. ie you cannot specifically block the ads on one specific web site using AdAway, while leaving the ads on another website.
[Android Apps and Games] akashsriram:
Can anyone plzz help me how to enable systemless mode in adaway I know it was already discus but can't find where it's so any one plzz help me
[Android Apps and Games] sumitarora2:
In AdAway go to preference and tick the check box in front of "Enable Systemless Mode" . Then in Magisk Manager go to settings and enable systemless host.
[Android Apps and Games] tlf55:
Hi guys, i'm using the default host + " http://sbc.io/hosts/hosts " and i see that chrome(stable/beta/dev it doesn't matter) stutter/lag and feel sluggish since 1 or 2 week, when i disable adblocking from adaway , it become smooth again ! I tried with stable 3.3 and the latest 4.0.4 version but it doesn't matter...

Am i the only one with the issue ? What changed that it's only happening since 1 or 2 week ?
[Android Apps and Games] prathu30:
+1
[Android Apps and Games] ksio89:
I see, I was thinking the same. Regarding this, blocking ads with filter lists on desktop browsers, such as Ublock Origin, is more convenient than blocking ads with hosts lists, as you can disable adblocking for individual websites. It's a pity you can't do the same with Adaway. Thanks for the reply anyway.
[Android Apps and Games] guest4711:
So install Fennec F-Droid (Browse the web) - https://f-droid.org/app/org.mozilla.fennec_fdroid or Firefox and use uBlock-origin (instead) if you really miss it.
[Android Apps and Games] akashsriram:
It's not working
[Android Apps and Games] Ja_som:
It's OK, it works. Only if you have AdAway v4 you are able to check that in AdAway settings on Magisk root, but with v3 it is OK how you have it.
[Android Apps and Games] akashsriram:
Where I can find v4
[Android Apps and Games] Ja_som:
Search this thread...
[Android Apps and Games] martyfender:
If you are using Magisk for root, you must also have systemless host checked in the Magisk Manager settings. With SuperSU, I don't believe you have to do anything for the hosts to be systemless?
[Android Apps and Games] tlf55:
I'm guessin that we're only two having this issue ..
[Android Apps and Games] androcraze:
Try switching Settings -> Location from "Battery saving" to "High accuracy".
[Android Apps and Games] tlf55:
It's already on high accuracy..
[Android Apps and Games] androcraze:
You could try another browser like Firefox. I'm curious whether it's the device or just the browser that's affected.

You could also reduce the number of servers you're scanning (use a smaller hosts file). Everyone wants to load-up on server entries; you need exactly what's required, and nothing more.
[Android Apps and Games] cavjr08:
Idk what else I'm missing here but I still can't make this Adaway work in my A520F. Already followed the "Tick the Systemless Host option in Magisk then reboot, and tick the Enable Systemless Mode in Adaway Preferences".

But in my tablet, everything works with Adaway. Got SuperSU there tho.

Any suggestions Sirs?
[Android Apps and Games] ktmom:
What version of Adaway are you using? The 3.3 stable version in the 1st post you just need to check systemless in Magisk and the option will be greyed out in Adaway. If a newer version, 4.x, then when systemless is checked either in the Magisk manager or Adaway, it is also checked in the other.

What is the actual issue you are experiencing that makes it seem like the systemless mode isn't working? Have you checked to see if the hosts file is being modified?

"Good judgment comes from experience, and a lot of that comes from bad judgment." - Will Rogers
[Android Apps and Games] prathu30:
Perhaps yeah i am using Redmi note 4 (mido) oreo treble rom. And i have confirmed that its chrome issue itself not adaways, after using other host blockers. Maybe there's a flag or something tp deal with it but sadly i have use blockada now :crying:
[Android Apps and Games] cavjr08:
Actually I'm using the latest AdAway version, and my actual issue is YouTube Ads aren't blocked in my A520F using Magisk while it's the opposite in my Galaxy Tab S2.

And I dunno how to check if the hosts file is being modified, can you show me how Sir? TIA
[Android Apps and Games] martyfender:
Adaway doesn't block YouTube Ads. That has been posted many, many, times in this thread.
[Android Apps and Games] tlf55:
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Yeah I'm using a one plus 5 on official 8.1 rom and having this issue only with chrome and host based adblocker.. Adguard or vpn based adblockeror disabled ad blocking doesn't make my chrome browser feel sluggish ..
[Android Apps and Games] Darke5tShad0w:
Please don't ever quote the whole first post.

Its makes for hard scrolling especially on phones and 2 work posts like that will often get lost in the larger posted that was quoted.

Ill get a mod to fix it for you but please remember this in the feature.

PS: You should also thank PerfectSlayer as they are the current developer.
[Android Apps and Games] pizza_pablo:
My Moto Z2 Play (stock rooted) was very slow to do most anything with Adaway active, especially response from "OK Google". I turned it off, after seeing these posts and WAH-LAH! Problem solved.

It's really too bad as it was working well, but the trade off was definitely not worth it.
[Android Apps and Games] cavjr08:
You sure? 'Cause my Galaxy Tab S2 rooted with SuperSU 2.85 and AdAway (3.3 and 4.0 both worked) is Ad free for more than 2 months now (since I've rooted my tablet). And even my previous Galaxy Note 3 (used it from 2016-2017) with AdAway also worked as Ad free for YouTube.

I can send you a video via Hangouts if you want.
[Android Apps and Games] ktmom:
All devices are running the exact same version of view the v YouTube app? Exact same OS? YouTube has been working hard at defeating ad blocking. It's a common complaint in this thread. They want you to pay for Red.

"Good judgment comes from experience, and a lot of that comes from bad judgment." - Will Rogers
[Android Apps and Games] cavjr08:
Nope, with my Note 3 before, regardless of the ROM I have, for as long as I have the AdAway I don't get the Ads in YouTube. Anyways, it ain't my problem right now, my problem is the Ads showing in my A520F. But if you can't answer my query then better forget what I've said.

Thanks anyway for replying.
[Android Apps and Games] geokilla:
So it looks like AdAway is so good it's actually interferring with Coffee Meets Bagel and causing the app to not run properly. Is it possible to whitelist an app?
[Android Apps and Games] mitchdickson:
https://github.com/AdAway/AdAway/wiki/Solutions
[Android Apps and Games] androidfive:
Adaway for Linux would be cool, lol.
[Android Apps and Games] suolrihm:
You got /etc/hosts on every Linux System. You can set it their. Almost the same thing
[Android Apps and Games] Cryptecks:
This is the project you're looking for.. https://github.com/StevenBlack/hosts

I use it on many machines, and it's amazing.
[Android Apps and Games] androcraze:
https://gist.github.com/kundancool/715718785f2292858bf7

https://github.com/sedrubal/adaway-linux
[Android Apps and Games] flex1911:
Thread cleaned. Please stop insulting each other and stay on topic.

Thanks.
[Android Apps and Games] ogisha:
Any small shell command for Windows?

Thank you.
[Android Apps and Games] androcraze:
https://xdaforums.com/windows-10/development/powershell-adblock-t3103598
[Android Apps and Games] geokilla:
I assume you're talking about whitelisting some stuff in the DNS Request log? I tried doing that but the log is empty. My SELinux is set to Permissive as well.
[Android Apps and Games] WTF?:
Question for the ad-blocking experts: - my GF insists on a particular Android phone that is one of the ones that is impossible to root. So AdAway is a no-go :(

What non-root ad blocker will come closest to AdAway's level of performance that would be suitable for her non-rooted phone? Especially for blocking ads inside apps.

Someone had mentioned a couple of names: Blokada and AdGuard.

Your thoughts?
[Android Apps and Games] cnjax:
You could try ad clear as well
[Android Apps and Games] DiamondJohn:
Prefixing a question like that will limit your replies, as people will be setting themselves up for ridicule, and you do not need to be an "expert" to possibly answer your question. This post being a case in point.

I am no expert, and am also rooted, but I still am considering/investigating switching to DNS66 after using AdAway for >5years

https://xdaforums.com/android/apps-games/app-dns66-source-host-ad-blocker-root-t3487497
[Android Apps and Games] ipdev:
[MENTION=4295245]WTF?[/MENTION]

I used DNS66 for about 6 months on a device that wasn't rooted and it worked good.

I set it up as I do AdAway, when I was able to root the device, I did switched it over to AdAway.

Blokada seems to be a good option also. I plan on giving it a try, if and when I jag around with my fireTV.
[Android Apps and Games] :
I recommend you to try Blokada also available on XDA. it doesn't drain battery as other no-root ad-blockers and has lots of features.
[Android Apps and Games] s--c:
Blockada imo. Free and open source.
[Android Apps and Games] keith.mcintyre26:
In chrome try going into settings>site settings and turning off the native ad blocker. I was having the same issue and it seems to work.
[Android Apps and Games] SimplyCity:
You may try this: https://xdaforums.com/android/softw...e-security-t3681139/post73977182#post73977182

Very useful, not only on Android.

:)
[Android Apps and Games] arf8:
Ublock filtering?

I'm going to assume no but here goes. I realize adaway is a DNS blocker. I'm tired of seeing ads when using the google search app. I have Firefox with Ublock and it works great but widget is not friendly for just the search capability.

Is there anyway to block the search ads that show up in the Google Search app using adaway? DNS logging did not yield any results, catlog didn't help either. I tried to look into importing the list from uBlock but not possible.

Any feedback is appreciated to help get rid of the ads in google search app.
[Android Apps and Games] PerfectSlayer:
I looked at the code of DNS666 and the recent Blokada. They both use the same code to provide ad-blocking: pcap4j and dnsjava.

Blockada: https://github.com/blokadaorg/bloka...9a5dd6d68a7f4f53f66f4bd/app/build.gradle#L126

DNS666: https://github.com/julian-klode/dns...1c598bdd1399f4c832fb2604/app/build.gradle#L36

If I have the time, I would like to support this kind of feature in the future (adblocking for non root user) but I still have to finish the 4.0 version before.

I am currently moving the Android Architecture Components (with room, live data and view models) to improve backend and finally offer the so much requested import / export settings feature (hosts sources, blacklist, whitelist, redirect list).

Once done, I started a new design for tcpdump feature I need to finish.

Then I could be free to add new feature like ad-blocking based on local VPN or migrating to libsu by topjohnwu ;):good:
[Android Apps and Games] s--c:
I'm still using adaway v3.3 and all is fine. Patiently waiting for v4.0 stable.

I like blockada as is seems easier to whitelist/blacklist on the go.

But as I'm rooted I personally like the use of adaway.

Btw is the malware function going to be on the update list for adaway?
[Android Apps and Games] Heclalava:
Hi. I use Adaway 3.3 from F-droid on my rooted (Magisk) Android TV box. It is running custom Android 7.1.2 by Superceleron. I have two apps e-doctor and OLA TV that detect Adaway and refuse to work. OLA TV tries to force the uninstall of Adaway. Is there anyway to hide Adaway detection by other apps?
[Android Apps and Games] ktmom:
Adaway can be uninstalled once the hosts file had been modified. Do those two apps try to revert the hosts file?

"Good judgment comes from experience, and a lot of that comes from bad judgment." - Will Rogers
[Android Apps and Games] Heclalava:
Thanks for that suggestion, I may have to do that. However then uninstalling won't have the advantage of updating the host files, unless I constantly install and uninstall Adaway. I was hoping to find a way to actually hide Adaway's detection.
[Android Apps and Games] ktmom:
What happens if you freeze Adaway so it's hidden from the app drawer?

The only other thought I have is to compile an Adaway package with a different package name. That's assuming those problem apps are just looking if Adaway is installed.

There really isn't a way to mask Adaway like Magisk does for root. Have you tried using Magisk hide on those two apps that are unhappy with Adaway? I'm surprised that they would complain about Adaway and ignore the fact that the device is rooted.

"Good judgment comes from experience, and a lot of that comes from bad judgment." - Will Rogers
[Android Apps and Games] Heclalava:
I've not tried freezing Adaway nor used magisk hide. The other thing I forgot to mention is that I use the MOAB hosts as well which blocks content from some apps. So I sometimes need to disable Adaway to access that content in those apps. So uninstalling not really an option either.
[Android Apps and Games] DiamondJohn:
I think DNS66 allows turning on/off blocking on a per app basis. It may be a better solution for your needs.
[Android Apps and Games] Heclalava:
Unfortunately not. I live in China so need a VPN to access most the streaming apps. So any blocking app that requires a VPN connection to filter ads doesn't allow me to use my own VPN. So hosts files are the only way to block ads here unfortunately.
[Android Apps and Games] androidfive:
DNS66, Blokada, personaldnsfilter
[Android Apps and Games] ogisha:
Try Block This!

Just google it.
[Android Apps and Games] Heclalava:
Trying it and seems to work in conjunction with my vpn. I'll need to use it for a while to see if it affects streaming and if ads are being blocked. I can see though off the bat that Google ads are getting through which I wasn't getting with Adaway.

Edit: doesn't block even a quarter of the ads that Adaway does. With Adaway and MOAB host files not a single ad gets through. With block this still getting those annoying full page 30s ads that won't close until the ad has played fully.
[Android Apps and Games] androidfive:
I recommend you to use adzhosts
[Android Apps and Games] DiamondJohn:
Wait a sec, are you talking about the ads returned (top & bottom) with google search results? if so, as far as I understand, these are in-line ads with the search results themselves (ie returned from the same host as the results), and as such, cannot be blocked with a hosts file without blocking the actual search results themselves.
[Android Apps and Games] Heclalava:
No not those ads. Yeah those can't be blocked. What I'm talking about are the in app Google banner ads. Those can be blocked.
[Android Apps and Games] DiamondJohn:
Then that's a limitation of the host file sources you have used, not AdAway.
[Android Apps and Games] Heclalava:
I'm getting perfect ad blocking with Adaway and the MOAB hosts, some have suggested other adblocker apps, and I've tried a lot. None work as well as Adaway.

My issue is not about blocking ads, it's about hiding the app from being detected by other apps. Quite a few streaming apps detect Adaway and try to force you to uninstall Adaway in order to use the app. So that's what I'm trying to get a solution for.
[Android Apps and Games] DiamondJohn:
Generally speaking, all "blockers" should work exactly as effective as the others, if they are using the exact same host file sources; which is normally completely up to you to configure.

Are they detecting AdAway itself? or the changes made to the hosts file? ie: if you run adaway to update the hosts file, then uninstall AdAway, your blocking should work (for a little while) as the hosts file has been updated. Do the apps still complain that AdAway is present/effective? ie with the updated Hosts file but AdAway uninstalled.
[Android Apps and Games] Heclalava:
So one app even though Adaway is uninstalled still complains, so that's most likely due to the modified hosts file. This one I can disable ad blocking and it works.

However the other two once I uninstall Adaway they start to function even with the modified hosts file. So I suspect those two are specifically looking for Adaway. Those are the two that try to force the uninstall of Adaway. Disabling the ad blocking doesn't help.
[Android Apps and Games] Portgas D. Ace:
[MENTION=8435408]Heclalava[/MENTION]:

have a look at my thread over here, you might find a solution that fits you.
[Android Apps and Games] Schroeder09:
What are the best and most minimal hosts files that I should be using in AdAway version 3. 3? I'm noticing that when I have AdAway enabled Chrome is extremely slow and buggy. From doing internet searches I have found that I needed to remove the AdBlock.mahlaka.is host file. That took care of a karsge portion of the problem. I still have a ton of host files (see screenshots) and I'm guessing that's too many. I need to know which ones I should have and keep it at that. I need a more minimalist approach.
[Android Apps and Games] jcmm11:
You can try with just one

http://sbc.io/hosts/hosts

That's the mirror for Steven Black's list, and it's a very good list.
[Android Apps and Games] geokilla:
Can anyone help me with this? I need to whitelist an app and a website but the log isn't working.
[Android Apps and Games] ktmom:
Have you disabled Adaway which returns the hosts file to original before attempting to use tcpdump? The LogDNS wiki page outlines the steps to whitelist.

"Good judgment comes from experience, and a lot of that comes from bad judgment." - Will Rogers
[Android Apps and Games] mitchdickson:
User error. I already gave you the resource to do this.
[Android Apps and Games] geokilla:
I followed the instructions to a T. Tried multiple times too. Do I need to restart the phone when I disable the host files?

Edit: I restarted the phone and ensured SELinux is on permissive. I'll upload two videos later this weekend, one with adblock disabled and the websites and app I have trouble with, then adblock enabled and the websites and app I'm having trouble with.

The app is basically "Coffee Meets Bagel" and it's blocking notifications from when bagels message me. The website is the mobile version of www.pinnacle.com.
[Android Apps and Games] ipdev:
[MENTION=2629552]geokilla[/MENTION]

To share my experience.

I've noticed DNS Logging seems to work differently depending on device and setup.

I mainly run systemless root and SELinux is normally Enforcing.

TCPDUMP works for me while AdAway is enabled.

I use AdAway on multiple devices so, for me, it's easier to run my own blacklist host source. I use TCPDUMP to update it when need be.

Occasionally I might need to "WhiteList" one but, normally I just need to add one to the black.

Just my two cents. :)

I use the default host files plus my own host file. Works for me, no need to go overboard. ;)

PlayStore did not let me install the app on the device I was using. Attached is what I found running the supplied link and website of app. - I may have missed adding one.
[Android Apps and Games] androidfive:
When comes the next stable version of Adaway out?
[Android Apps and Games] DEVILOPS 007:
Don't ask for ETA requests please.
[Android Apps and Games] Pkt_Lnt:
April 1 2020
[Android Apps and Games] Badger50:
April 3rd! What, you didn't get the memo? ??