yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Android Apps and Games] clueless_stranger:
I didn't touch the carrier settings. I just uninstalled the messages update, verified the number and then reinstall the updates. But I am using a pixel 8 and my carrier does support RCS...
[Android Apps and Games] clueless_stranger:
Hey there,

That doesn't work anymore since Chrome removed the async DNS flag...
[Android Apps and Games] Wolfcity:
As I wrote above I don't use Chrome.

Maybe @zgfg who posted that workaround knows an actual solution.
[Android Apps and Games] Ubimo:
Stephen from oisd.nl decided to discontinue hosts/domains -syntax.

Please read the announcement here: https://oisd.nl/

I think a lot of users were using this list.

Is it possible for AdAway to somehow use the new method of blocking domains/ads?

If so, how?

Edit:

oisd.nl states, that AdAway cannot support the new format:

https://oisd.nl/setup/adaway

Edit2:

Does anyone have a suggestion which adblock app can process the new oisd.nl filter list?
[Android Apps and Games] DiamondJohn:
If you really love his list, he includes the sources, some of which are in adaway accepted host file format. But, yes, I understand not all. And he also gives his allow list, which I think are in adaway format (at least the one I looked at)

I actually saw he was a little to easy in allow lists he applies. A lot of these hosts are the ones I explicitly block. Example, I dont use facebook, and I dont want to see their ads.
[Android Apps and Games] zgfg:
I did have a problem on one phone, with one version of Xiaomi.eu, a year ago - I did post about but I'm not really akin for searching those old posts now (and I cannot reproduce now)

Later, when I updated the ROM, problem had simply gone by itself

Btw, I had factory reset my phone now over the NY, so reinstalled everything (Magisk, AdAway, Chrome) and I don't have problems with the ads
[Android Apps and Games] zgfg:
Regarding to the posts from earlier this week

I just clean installed Kitsune 26404 to my (second) phone and AdAway works normal, as usual

Also, BusyBox module(s) innKitsune 26404 work properly,again (issue from 26403 is fixed), hence there are generally no problems with mounting to the (read-only) System
[Android Apps and Games] DiamondJohn:
This is a little bit embarrassing... I just updated my host file. I only do it about once a week since switching my DNS servers (hosts & DNS works brilliant) which also block ads and malware live, and had a failure on OISD... BUT I have something like 50 90+ host files sources (3M+ hosts), so they all cover what is missing now without OISD. AND it also puts back what OISD allow listed, when it did work. EDIT: and previous runs would use last good download.

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[Android Apps and Games] joefuf:
Is it possible to incorporate the ****FuckAdBlock lists into AdAway? My goal is to circumvent the Admiral block that comes up on some sites. Adding the GitHub lists they link to didn't accomplish anything as far as I've seen.

This is the thing I'm talking about. After a few times of hitting "Continue to Site" the pop-up removes the option to proceed, and you have to clear cookies:

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[Android Apps and Games] Nergal di Cuthah:
No it's not the right format. also, now that someone's seen it searched it and evaluated its usabilty, you should remove the second f*** as it's against policy to use such words; though i don't know how you'd ask your question without the filter letting it go.
[Android Apps and Games] DiamondJohn:
Yes, but not automatically, but using a boot script or scheduled script. You can download with ccurl / wget, then a single sed or such to convert to the AdAway accepted host file format, written to a local file, then select the outputted file as a host source in AdAway. All depends how seriously you want that specific file.

Is the Admiral Block something that changes hosts over time? If not, you may only need to have a single fixed local host source.

Is the Admiral Block only a host block to begin with? Not ALL ads can be blocked via simple host blocking.
[Android Apps and Games] krakout:
From what I've seen yes, they change hosts.
[Android Apps and Games] krakout:
Hmm about an hour ago I started getting many ads coming through... anyone else? Google display ads from what I see.
[Android Apps and Games] Nergal di Cuthah:
All good on my end, sorry to hear you're having trouble
[Android Apps and Games] krakout:
Thanks for reporting. Thought it could have something to do with the latest R659E930C-kitsune, but some ads are still blocked so it doesn't make much sense?
[Android Apps and Games] DiamondJohn:
Are you seeing ads on WiFi AND Mobile Data connections, or only on one of them? in APPs or in a specific web browser?
[Android Apps and Games] krakout:
Didn't think of trying with mobile data, I was on wifi the whole time. Web based ads (I don't have an app displaying ads currently).

I use Vivaldi as default browser so I guess everything was in Vivaldi proper or in their custom tabs implementation, but I did see ads on my Google feed too (where normally photos are blocked).

Strange thing, just woke up and things are back to normal... Weird.
[Android Apps and Games] redking974:
Hi, there is an icon into the Quick Settings that could be activated or desactivated. I don't know what clicking on it is supposed to make as action. I don't think that is a button to activate/desactivate AdAway, so someone knows what is the purpose of this icon ?

EDIT : I found it, it's for activating/pausing AdAway.
[Android Apps and Games] alex_kruks:
I have a Poco F3 phone. MIUI firmware Xiaomi.eu 14.0.23.4.17.DEV. ROOT Magisk kitsune 26404. Before this I had magisk delta and adaway worked fine. NOW Advertising is not currently blocked. checkadblock gives 23 points. The host file /system/etc/hosts is empty. Recently somebody wrote that the developer is aware of the problem and an update will be released soon. Does anyone know at what stage this update is??? I'm tired of advertising!!!
[Android Apps and Games] Wolfcity:
With standard Magisk (TJW) you have to activate the systemless hosts module.

I'm not sure if kitsune is supporting it, I don't use it.
[Android Apps and Games] DiamondJohn:
Manually download something and place it in the Magisk h9osts directory, till AdAway is back.

Also, the DNS I use in addition to hosts, appears to handle a lot of adware. Its hard to tell without investigating which does what, but I also use it on my Desktop (in addition to a firewall)

[APP][ROOT/NONROOT][OFFICIAL] AdAway v6.1.2

AdAway AdAway is an open source ad blocker for Android using the hosts file. Google Play Store notice According the Google Play Developer Policy, especially the "Device and Network Abuse" section, ad blocker like AdAway violates the "Apps that...

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[Android Apps and Games] Nergal di Cuthah:
I'm not having any issues with ads with adaway host. What exactly is the issue that the developer is working on (or is this about vpn mode so i don't notice it)
[Android Apps and Games] alex_kruks:
I manually put the hosts file in the data/adb/modules/hosts/system/etc section. rebooted device. checked the file in the /system/etc/hosts section. it's not empty. but advertising is not blocked
[Android Apps and Games] DiamondJohn:
Thats all that AdAway would do, so now you have found a different issue to correct.

Does it fail on both WiFi AND mobile data?

I had an issue with Hosts file working on WiFI, but failing on Mobile data. I have a boot script that sets the DNS on all my networks interfaces, and now I have blocking working on both WiFi and mobile. It appeared that when switching from WiFi to Mobile data, the network connection was being reset/modified to bypass the host file.
[Android Apps and Games] ew:
Interesting that this discussion is taking place. I added a entry in the hosts files for a certain app. Very recently, the blocking began to fail on Mobile data but works on wifi. Very strange (to me).

Any ides on how to fix this? I am only noticing this on a single app (the one https://xdaforums.com/t/development-unofficial-new-xda-forums-app.4614343/)
[Android Apps and Games] DiamondJohn:
search for my posts on this thread. I have raised this multiple times and many years ago (ie its not "new" or only recent) , and I *think* I include my boot script for example/opinions/community check.

The only thing I have changed / added, is now I use a different specific DNS (previously 1.1.1.1 etc) which appears to block ads/malware almost as good as my host file alone (although large, it is now 18d old and no ads leak through); also posted here, but only a few pages back.
[Android Apps and Games] ew:
Sorry for thinking that this was a new topic. I have been skimming this thread for quite a while, and guess it didn't really absorb until I had an impact myself.

Did some searching and saw some scripts that you had posted, not sure if it is the right one - and it seems a bit complicated for me (the xda search thread is so broken) - and the developer of the app that is causing me the issue is coming out with a new version anyway - and I use wifi most of the time, so I will just wait for that. I appreciate the response and help.
[Android Apps and Games] DiamondJohn:
No probs. I think the times I raised it, it wasnt picked up by many people at the time, if any, so it just went to background noise. Searching for my posts within this thread works. And there is always google with a site filter and the thread title (quoted) and my user name.

I dont think a change to AdAway will fix this issue. AdAway is specifically about building host files, and that works and is not the cause, unless he fixes it (if not already) in the non-root VPN Mode.
[Android Apps and Games] ew:
Thanks for the response.

The app change I was referring to was not AdAway, it is the alternative xda app that I linked to in my prior post. The developer used a compiler that, in it's free version, resulted in an app that would work for 30 days. A workaround was discovered that involved adding an entry to the AdAway host files.

Anyway, the developer is working on an update that won't have the limit. There more info in that thread, I don't want to get off topic here. Thanks again for the help.
[Android Apps and Games] Radcorte:
hello, i need help! I'm using a rooted device with Android 14 and the latest version of magisk. While AdAway was working before, it suddenly stopped working in both browsers and apps. I've tried clearing the cache, uninstalling and reinstalling AdAway, uninstalling and reinstalling Systemless Host, fiddling with DNS, but even though the app works it won't block any ads, I'm about to go crazy!!
[Android Apps and Games] Oswald Boelcke:
Hello and good afternoon, @Radcorte Welcome to XDA! I hope you'll always get the support you require and have enjoyable times on our platform.

However, as a one-time courtesy I've translated your above post and also this one. With reference to rule no. 4 of the XDA Forum Rules, please post in English or add at least an English translation to your Turkish posts.

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[Android Apps and Games] DiamondJohn:
Assuming you are using systemless hosts; as you stated.

Simplifying it, there are two parts to ad blocking as extended by AdAway. The host file and the OS using the host file.

AdAway builds the host file. If AdAway builds the host, but it is ignored by your OS, then AdAway has not failed. The issue is somewhere else.

Has your host file been built? or is it empty? has Magisk mounted the file correctly?
[Android Apps and Games] alex_kruks:
Mod edit - translated by https://translate.google.com/. Oswald Boelcke, Senior Moderator.

Wi-Fi and mobile data. advertising everywhere. Secure DNS is disabled in the browser. private DNS server is also disabled in phone settings

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Wi-Fi и мобильные данные. реклама повсюду. В браузере отключен безопасный DNS. частный DNS-сервер также отключен в настройках телефона
[Android Apps and Games] Oswald Boelcke:
Hello and good evening, @alex_kruks Welcome to XDA! I hope you'll always get the support you require and have enjoyable times on our platform.

However, as a one-time courtesy I've translated your above post. With reference to rule no. 4 of the XDA Forum Rules, please post in English or add at least an English translation to your Russian posts.

Spoiler content hidden.

Thanks for your cooperation.

Regards

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[Android Apps and Games] Zarabeth:
I'm also suddenly seeing ads as of a couple hours ago. This is only the second time this has happened and the last time it was fixed by a source update.
[Android Apps and Games] Wolfcity:
Not enough information.

Where do you see ads? Browser (which one?) or apps?

Anything changed like

VPN

DNS

Other ad blockers ?

Rooted or not?

If yes: With magisk systemless hosts activated? Rebooted after activation?

What was the last thing you changed on your device (btw which one)?
[Android Apps and Games] mrkillerhomer:
Vpn breaks when on mobile Data.

WIFI works fine.

It was working fine a few weeks ago now broken.

Anyone know the cause of it?

Phone is galaxy z fold 4

Latest updates
[Android Apps and Games] DiamondJohn:
What worked for me, may not for you, however, I had similar behaviour, but I was on systems host. And didn't use vpn

I found the DNS changed when I switched over to mobile data. I now have a boot script that explicitly sets the DNS on all network connections, and now blocking works everywhere.

Check with ping for a blocked host, on different network paths.
[Android Apps and Games] Fannste94:
@PerfectSlayer @Vankog

@jawz101 Can you update the app already the apps started showing ads and AdAway often is not working, and the GitHub page is full of bug reports
[Android Apps and Games] Nergal di Cuthah:
Still works for me, are you using with or without root. What sources do you have. I don't use chrome are you seeing them only in chrome and apps (host blocking doesn't work with many apps because the fetch ad script uses ip addresseses instead of text URL).

Sounds like you need a source that's routinely updated, so knowing what those three sources are will help.

Do you see ads on both mobile and wifi or just one.
[Android Apps and Games] zgfg:
First of all, there is a substantial difference in root/hosts mode vs non-root/vpn mode - how it worrks, and potential causes of isuus

Do you mind to provide any info about you config if you expect a help?
[Android Apps and Games] Nergal di Cuthah:
I decided to look at some of these

1) " adaway host error #4061 " my opinion not a bug, user likely doesn't have systemless hosts

2) "Blocking no longer working in Chrome #4058" my opinion not enough info, google likes to force devices to use their list of ok domains (either through "data saver", google dns, dns through https and others)

3) " Allow us to add github credentials to avoid rate limits #4057" not a bug, a suggestion (not an opinion a fact)

4)"no internet with thé private DNS : 94c84c.dns.nextdns.io" not enough info given. Private/secure dns will bypass hosts. If vpn problem bug report doesn't say.

I'm bored of this so that is the top three most recent and figure into your "full of bug reports"
[Android Apps and Games] DiamondJohn:
Ads breaking through are NOT caused by the app being updated. It's caused by the host sources not being updated or the actual hosts moving faster than the host file. ie even if they updated the app, ads would still break through if the hosts sources are not updated / covering.

I have a VERY old hosts file but have added an extra layer with my DNS mods. Ads are not getting through. I have doco'd it all in previous posts.
[Android Apps and Games] Wolfcity:
AdAway is just an application to manage your host file. You even can uninstall AdAway as long as your host file stays in place (this is true for the rooted version). That's why it's important to make clear which version you're using.

As said above, if ads are showing it's most likely a problem of your host file.

So most possibly no need to update AdAway but to update/change the sources.

I'm using the latest (root)AdAway with 5 sources and don't have any problems.

I'm not using chrome by the way.
[Android Apps and Games] Fannste94:
1) Without root

2) Default ones

3) I see them in system apps too

4) On both mobile data and Wi Fi

I have the non root mode

Then you're not a serious developer

The filters are not updated either

I have the non root version
[Android Apps and Games] DiamondJohn:
Huh? I don't understand what you are saying?

I just checked, and my although HUGE host file is >40 days old, so I would assume the dns changes are doing most of the actual blocking.
[Android Apps and Games] zgfg:
Afaik (I use root), Android allows only one VPN at a time

Non root uses VPN, hence make sure you don't run another VPN in parallel

Regarding the updates of hosts sources: Try to update them manually, maybe solething else is blocking your access to. And check your Auto update settings
[Android Apps and Games] gallegonovato:
Good afternoon:

I wanted to ask a question if I may.

I am currently using Lineageos 20 with Adaway in root.

Do you know if Adaway works on Lineageos 21 and the latest version of Magisk?

Best regards and thanks for your help and time.
[Android Apps and Games] mauam:
It works perfectly.
[Android Apps and Games] Marcia8246:
Hi guys, Adaway project is dead? No more updates for a long time
[Android Apps and Games] Nergal di Cuthah:
What needs to be updated it just works (at least root based idk about vpn)
[Android Apps and Games] Fannste94:
Check Github bug reports, the non root version is buggy
[Android Apps and Games] DiamondJohn:
No explanation of what you are saying. @Fannste94 I do not use VPN (I explicitly said HOST FILE) and I set the DNS using a boot script, so again, I don't know what you are asking or trying to tell me.
[Android Apps and Games] gallegonovato:
Good afternoon @PerfectSlayer @Vankog @jawz101

From what I was looking at Adaway's github. User Fannste94 looks like: https://github.com/AdAway/AdAway/issues/4007 for the screenshots and such.

Thanks @mauam for confirming that Adaway runs great on lineageos 21.

Best regards
[Android Apps and Games] m0han:
So what do you suggest for 'not rooted' devices?
[Android Apps and Games] stovo06:
Personally, if this was my project I had worked on for a decade (wow), I'd recommend you build your own ad blocker
[Android Apps and Games] GalaxyA325G:
If it helps, an example of that mistake of trying to run (non-rootable) two VPNs at a time would be to try to use both of these at the same time.

AdAway (non-root system-wide hosts-based ad blocking)

https://adaway.org

https://github.com/AdAway/AdAway/releases

https://f-droid.org/en/packages/org.adaway/

NetGuard (non-root system-wide hosts-based ad blocking)

https://netguard.me

https://github.com/M66B/NetGuard/releases

https://f-droid.org/en/packages/eu.faircode.netguard/

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[Android Apps and Games] zgfg:
Fine, may help to somebody

I didn't ask and I don't use non-root VPN mode😁
[Android Apps and Games] User_99:
I've been using the app for many years now, but have had massive problems in the last few weeks. Latest Android 14 with February patches. Network connection suddenly stops working after a while and only works again after manually stopping/starting the app. Notifications are not delivered. Restarting / reinstalling or updating the sources only fixes the problem temporarily. Problem occurs on several devices.

Found some Bug reports on devs github, but no solution.

Non-rooted Devices...
[Android Apps and Games] Fannste94:
For developers to fix it?

Tik Tok has connection problems...

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[Android Apps and Games] m0han:
Seems to work here.
[Android Apps and Games] GalaxyA325G:
Yesterday I installed AdAway and set it up as my VPN app.

Today I installed an app that SAID it has no ads but it has ads.

<ht tps://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.quantum.updater>

AdAway does NOT block those ads.

AdAway doesn't block the full-page ads

AdAway doesn't block the bar ads

Why not?

What did I do wrong in my setup?
[Android Apps and Games] DiamondJohn:
Its probably more, but the actual list of what you block controls what gets blocked, ie not all ads will be blocked if you sources are not covering the apps ad source
[Android Apps and Games] GalaxyA325G:
These are, apparently, the three default ad-blocking HOSTS that AdAway turns on by default.

AdAway Official HOSTS

<ttps://adaway.org/hosts.txt>

Peter Lowe Unified HOSTS

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

Steven Black Unified HOSTS

<ttps://raw.githubusercontent.com/StevenBlack/hosts/master/hosts>

I'll run a few more tests using my non-rootable phone because I'm new to using AdAway so it's probably user error somehow - but at least this app is a good testcase.

<ht tps://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.quantum.updater>
[Android Apps and Games] DiamondJohn:
There are instructions in the thread to identify which host name is getting through and delivering the ads. Use the thread search. Personally, I go with a BIIIIG host file and a custom DNS, but I am rooted, and cannot remember last ad I saw.

PS: I see the default list of sources a minimum.
[Android Apps and Games] mn1968:
Hello,

Been using Adaway 6.1.1 without issue (for the most part). I like to read the comments for the news articles on currently.att.yahoo.com. However, Adaway blocks the comments from showing up. My solution has been to disable Adaway then open the site and scroll the comments. When I'm done I re-enable Adaway.

I'm sure there is a way to whitelist the site but I have not been able to figure it out. I have added the site to the "Allowed" tab but it does not work.

Any guidance is appreciated.
[Android Apps and Games] Wolfcity:
Do it by logDNS. Check the Wiki:

LogDNS

AdAway is a free and open source ad blocker for Android. - AdAway/AdAway

github.com

Start the log and open your preferred site.

Whitelist what has to be whitelisted.
[Android Apps and Games] mn1968:
Followed the guide. It's simple enough until I try to find the hostname I am supposed to white list - there are probably 50 entries just clicking on one article. Plus the names don't give any clue what they are related to. I tried white-listing about a dozen different entries but none allowed the comments to be read. At this point it's still easier to turn off Adaway and scroll the articles then turn it back on when I'm done.

Thanks for the guide though.
[Android Apps and Games] leveleyed:
did you find a solution for this? I'm having the same issue. doesn't seem to be working with Google One VPN, despite being rooted (Pixel 8 Pro), and using the rooted AdAway method.
[Android Apps and Games] eqroiueq:
I just updated from LineageOS 20 where I was happily using AdAway rooted to LineageOS 21 where I'm unable to gain root. Running AdAway as a VPN seems to do nothing: bar ads show up in all the apps they never used to on the same networks I always used. If I turn on "Always-on VPN" and "Block connections without VPN", nothing can connect to the Internet, even while AdAway is running.

Assuming I have to stay unrooted, what do I need to do to block in-app ads again?
[Android Apps and Games] Wolfcity:
To ask the obvious: You completely fresh installed AdAway and use the "I'm rooted path" ?

If using Magisk: Activated systemless hosts in Magisk?

And why you were not able to gain root?

Which method? Magisk, Kernel SU, Kitsune?
[Android Apps and Games] DvineLord:
I'm using an old LG G2 (d800) after applying hosts filters memory usage shoots up making the phone almost unusable. seems like over 1KB per host entry. so around <300MB and this is a 2GB device. Is this normal!? I don't remember this issue on other devices/installs, happens system and systemless. The memory gets tacked onto gms.persistent but also other apps like Google Play Store and sometimes Androidacy Module Manager.

After posting I disabled ipv6 and the memory use did go down. I love AdAway but would going to AdGuard or NetGuard be better for older devices or downgrade AdAway. I'm on Lineage OS 18.1 Magisk Delta 25.2-5 AdAway 6.1.1 OpenGApps Pico.