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[Android Apps and Games] The Lord Vader:
Sure! Don't know why this thread isn't updated. It's probably been out for a while. Works flawlessly on my Huawei Mediapad M5.

Size about 5 mb

https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=3700668719832236468
[Android Apps and Games] martyfender:
Because v4 is still in beta testing, as it has been for quite some time.
[Android Apps and Games] oroboros74:
V4 beta: I love the extra icon! There is one thing though I just noticed when I saw the 'update' icon, and that is that I instinctively clicked on that to update, rather than the update text. I think I'd like to have that behavior, dunno the others...

Thanks for the great job!
[Android Apps and Games] wangenau:
Hey, first of all thanks for your work on this amazing application.

I wanted to make a small feature request/bug report for the latest beta version (hopefully it wasn't mentioned before).

The thing that bothers me is the missing "download files and apply ad blocking" button from the old application (v3.3)

Now i am only able to apply the host files if there is an update available. That obviously makes sense, but i can't update the host files manually anymore if they don't support the function to tell how old they are. Inside the host sources they are marked as up-to-date, which is just not true.

Also i would suggest to change the red font from the dark theme at the home menu a bit (maybe to grey or white), because this color combination is really hard to read.

Thanks in advance :)
[Android Apps and Games] Aobeta:
I've been using adaway on my nvidia shield tv for the youtube app, and it has been working great and had no ads for about a year now, but suddenly today, it won't block ads anymore. Any idea why?
[Android Apps and Games] martyfender:
It has always been my understanding that Adaway does not block youtube ads, at least based on many post on this thread for some time. I rarely ever use youtube but I have never seen ads blocked in youtube in years I have used Adaway.
[Android Apps and Games] m0han:
tl:dr. sorry! i have 8 host sources. only 6 out of them get regular updates. (i don't check daily.)

could anyone explain if there is anything abnormal about the other two? or, should i just wait? i'm on 4.0.7.

edit: the screenshot doesn't seem to be getting displayed. the host sources that don't get updated are: http://sbc.io/hosts/hosts and http://hosts-file.net/ad_servers.txt
[Android Apps and Games] martyfender:
The above hosts sources are getting updated just fine for me on v4.0.7.

I notice this commit was made:

https://github.com/AdAway/AdAway/commit/8d596fc8c799b463d1ba419412537942bc6bd494
[Android Apps and Games] m0han:
i'm on android pie pr1, if that matters. looks like an update might be coming soon. :good:
[Android Apps and Games] Aobeta:
It's always worked for me on fire tv, but it never worked on nvidia shield until last year when they changed the youtube app to the generic youtube tv app that everything else has. Ever since then, I have never seen an ad until yesterday. Its not working on fire tv anymore either.
[Android Apps and Games] Lownita:
Is there a way to whitelist a specific URL? It seems I can't add a "/".
[Android Apps and Games] guest4711:
Nope. Only full qualified domain names (fqdn) are possible. AdAway uses the standard hosts file as described in RFC 952 (https://tools.ietf.org/html/rfc952).
[Android Apps and Games] furyza:
hello,

after installed adaway i can't open any articles in LINE TODAY, hint?
[Android Apps and Games] patrickdrd:
disable ad blocking, go to log dns requests, enable monitoring and check from the results which entry might be blocked in your host sources
[Android Apps and Games] GuardianUSMC:
Domains only. Think what a DNS server would see.

EDIT: Sorry, I didn't realize it was answered already here
[Android Apps and Games] GabbyWC:
I noticed the same thing on my Google Nexus Player yesterday and hope that there's a solution to this. There is an Xposed Framework module called YouTube AdAway but I don't think that works anymore either. :(
[Android Apps and Games] mrk2815:
for youtube use you tube vanced its an XDA app for youtube without ads and a bunch of other features that plain youtube wont have.
[Android Apps and Games] Matalim:
Same issue with youtube. The ads started showing up 2 day ago :(
[Android Apps and Games] GabbyWC:
I use YouTube Vanced on my phone but is that app also compatible with Android TV and a remote control?
[Android Apps and Games] oroboros74:
AFAIK there is no YouTube alternative for Android TV, at least not without using a mouse.
[Android Apps and Games] Darke5tShad0w:
A mouse is required for some features on android tv.

Any more questions will be best asked in the vanced thread:)
[Android Apps and Games] Matalim:
Anyone with a github account want to open a bug regarding the youtube ads please? Thanks!
[Android Apps and Games] ktmom:
Since it's not a "bug" for Adaway, I guess your thinking to post against YouTube?

Adaway works as advertised. It will add domains (from hosts source files or blacklist) to the device host file. It will also whitelist (subtract from source hosts files on compilation) domains. This all works as designed.

What Adaway CAN NOT do is block access to hard coded ip addresses, proxy's or any other method to access internet resources which do not make DNS calls on the device.

"find somebody that you think is undeserving of your compassion and give it to them" - Christian Picciolini
[Android Apps and Games] Ultramanoid:
I realize it isn't a popular opinion, but like I posted a long time ago, 90% of 'support requests' and 'bugs' would disappear if instead of 'AdAway' this was called 'hosts file manager' or something equally descriptive to the point of what it really is and does.

Of course installation numbers would probably take a hit, but there's plenty of 'ad blockers' for anyone looking for that kind of thing and development of AdAway would benefit from 200% less 'YouTube still has ads' complaints and 'Chrome still has ads' complaints, and...
[Android Apps and Games] androcraze:
AdServerBlocker or AdServerKiller
[Android Apps and Games] Ultramanoid:
Well, the point is precisely that hosts files are more than just about ads, in fact that would be the whole issue I have with the name. I wouldn't put 'ad' anywhere in it.

Apologies for bringing this up again anyway.
[Android Apps and Games] IronTechmonkey:
Pardon a bit of OT levity but, in a parody of an old (unfortunately sexist) American advertising slogan "...the hostess with the mostest" how about the names ...

HostMost or MostHost

:silly:
[Android Apps and Games] Bryanx86:
Shouldn't apologize for making a valid point, just my opinion but I agree with you. There isn't anything that hosts file represents as ads only, and the title of the app can be misleading. But adaway is probably more popular this way. A valid discussion doesn't seem off topic to me, but rather necessary for the evolvement of this app. But again, just my opinion....
[Android Apps and Games] GuardianUSMC:
Funny, thank you for that, I was having a crappy day and this made me smile. Sorry for the OT.
[Android Apps and Games] IronTechmonkey:
I agree that there's valid discussion to be had here and hope running with it a bit, even though this does not directly inform development of the code, is not problematic.

A more logically descriptive name could indeed better describe the product and guide support requests. On the other hand, changing a name for a well functioning product can, as mentioned, have impact on distribution (which is not the case with bad products who's distribution might benefit from a name change - a category into which Adway definitely does not fit).

In my heart of hearts I want to lean toward the logic of a name change but a little devil on my shoulder, Practicality, speaks of maintaining an existing positive brand recognition.
[Android Apps and Games] androcraze:
I agree, and I'd like to keep it as-is. The problem isn't the name, it's the descriptor(s):

F-Droid: AdAway - Block advertisements

XDA thread: [APP][Root][2.1+][OFFICIAL] AdAway v3.3 :: [03.07.2018]

If I didn't know what AdAway really was, I'd guess that it was a full-on ad blocker, based-on the descriptors. Skimming through the OP, the description is sandwiched between a number of other sentences; it's not broken-out.

Looking at some other sites for other non-descriptive app names, the app always carries a "tag" that enhances or conveys the purpose of the app. The app name, along with that descriptor, is either in the title bar of the web page or right at the top of the home page (sometimes in the graphic):

GIMP - The Free & Open Source Image Editor

Pidgin, the universal chat client

Snapchat - the fastest way to share a moment

ImageGlass - A lightweight, versatile image viewer

VLC media player

CCleaner - Speed up & Optimize your PC with CCleaner

Greasemonkey - Customize the way a web page displays or behaves, by using small bits of JavaScript.

Users don't have to guess what the apps above do; it's right up-front.

Maybe something like:

F-Droid: AdAway - A hosts file management tool

XDA thread: [APP][Root][2.1+][OFFICIAL] AdAway hosts file management tool v3.3 :: [03.07.2018]
[Android Apps and Games] IronTechmonkey:
That's a good idea which seems to get as much as possible from both worlds.
[Android Apps and Games] gabrielsena:
I'm with AdAway 3.3 and with the hosts loaded and up-to-date, however, all application ads continue to pop up normally, as if it had no effect .. any tips? I am normally root
[Android Apps and Games] IronTechmonkey:
Just to clear the table for further testing and suggestions from people who know much more about this than me, it would help to know specifically which apps are affected, considering that some apps circumvent host-based blocking. To this end you can also run the adware scanner to see what apps on your device do that and if those happen to be the ones in which you still see ads.
[Android Apps and Games] ScRuFFy7:
Use the most recent build (4.0.7) from [MENTION=2822685]PerfectSlayer[/MENTION].

It would be nice if a link to the newer builds was more obvious but hey, here you go!

https://androidfilehost.com/?w=profile&uid=890129502657583021

Cheers!?
[Android Apps and Games] Pkt_Lnt:
The obvious things, as mentioned in the troubleshooting section of post #1 is check APN for a proxy, and make sure data saver in Chrome is off (or any browser data saver).

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Since they are beta builds that need feedback, especially troubleshooting skills and logs, if you can't find it, you probably can not troubleshoot well. Weed out the "spoon feed me" riff raff. :D :good: :silly:
[Android Apps and Games] technozz:
Any recommended filter list? Specially to block google ads in app, thanks
[Android Apps and Games] xdarthanonx:
Makes me think of Ralph Malph :D
[Android Apps and Games] oroboros74:
Is it me or is there no where in the app that states the app version?

Seems to me it could be in text, smaller, next to the AdAway text on the main screen... But a full out 'about' should also appear.
[Android Apps and Games] spawnlives:
Current version number is in the 'show more help' menu scroll left to about
[Android Apps and Games] powergo:
Say can't install but old 3.x install with out problem
[Android Apps and Games] guest4711:
If your old version is from f-droid the keys used for signing are different.

If the keys are different you have to uninstall the old version before you may install the new one...
[Android Apps and Games] powergo:
Thanks :svetius:
[Android Apps and Games] sherindroid:
webserver get killed when AdAway removed from recents. please add a background process for webserver.

On Oreo 8.1 Using Systemless host mode
[Android Apps and Games] ktmom:
Have you removed Adaway from battery optimization, doze, any other app that manages background processes on your device?

"find somebody that you think is undeserving of your compassion and give it to them" - Christian Picciolini
[Android Apps and Games] sherindroid:
Already added to battery optimisation exclusion. And not using any kind of optimiser or task killer. I'm on AOSP ROM
[Android Apps and Games] sirxdroid:
Android Pie only: now with Private DNS that can do DNS over TLS too, it seems that it may be easier to block ads without rooting and messing with the hosts file. Has anyone found a good DNS service with ad-blocking and TLS support that works well with Private DNS in Android Pie?
[Android Apps and Games] ktmom:
Maybe your device is running out of memory.

If you want to try to figure out what is happening differently on your device compared to all of the others without issues, enable Debug Logging in AdAway preferences. Using a logcat app (MatLog) and capture the log file while reproducing the problem. Read through the logcat and look for what is killing off the webserver.

I'm not sure why you are looking in the Adaway thread for a non-Adaway solution.

"find somebody that you think is undeserving of your compassion and give it to them" - Christian Picciolini
[Android Apps and Games] oroboros74:
I still think it should be placed somewhere else. It's not where the user would expect it.
[Android Apps and Games] ktmom:
It may not be where you would expect it, but listing the version number in help -> about is exactly where most apps have it.

If I was going to suggest a tweak, instead of a card on the main screen to access help, I'd like a menu entry for help. This however, is personal choice and nit picky.

I'm just grateful for the continued support and development for Adaway. [emoji106]

"find somebody that you think is undeserving of your compassion and give it to them" - Christian Picciolini
[Android Apps and Games] oroboros74:
Yeah, I agree, and sorry if that wasn't clear... I couldn't find it in the main slide bar (where I expect help and about), and "more help" for me would mean like community forum or send email or something... I agree with you, to but it in a more conventional place like you say. It takes a lot of unintuitive digging and scrolling!

Still, seeing the version next to the name I think would also be useful...

In any case, now I know, so thanks in any case! And thanks for all your efforts!
[Android Apps and Games] ipdev:
Edit:

Never mind. (False Positive, I should have rebooted. ;) )

AdAway v3.3 does work for me on Android 9.
[Android Apps and Games] sherindroid:
Could you please help me to figure out the issue. I have attached logs here https://ufile.io/pso6w
[Android Apps and Games] an0n981:
Adaway has an option to log dns requests, use this to find out which additional dns name needs to be added to your whitelist
[Android Apps and Games] bogdan1980:
If you have problems with adaway send your log plus an small donation to creator.
[Android Apps and Games] UncleBeer:
After upgrading from Wanam 4.1.2 to Wanam 4.3, AdAway still works for me on Wifi, but allows all ads over my mobile net (same with the other ad-blocking apps as well). Reading through the forums, this looks like a common experience. I presume it's something Google built into 4.3?
[Android Apps and Games] cheryanne:
Check your apn settings and remove the proxy from your carrier. Telstra in Australia have a proxy address that prevents adaway from working on data but simply deleting it and then saving the modified. apn settings and rebooting fixes everything.

Galaxy Note 8.0 Xposed Build N5120XXCMH2 / Baseband N5120XXCMG7 / Kernel CivZ-SphereXtreme-REV on Telstra LTE
[Android Apps and Games] UncleBeer:
Excellent! Thank you cheryanne! :good:
[Android Apps and Games] Mr.Zombie:
It works perfectly before but not anymore. :confused:

Hmm.. I just can't get this App works. It's been awhile now :crying: :crying:

Using SGS2 i9100G CM10.2 :rolleyes:
[Android Apps and Games] tech worm:
Best adway app :thumbup:

HAPPY TO PRESS THANKS BUTTON
[Android Apps and Games] dazz87:
Anyone having issue with AdAway v2.8 not blocking ads on youtube app? Apparently mine is not working. I updated the newest host files and did a reboot and still ads are showing up on youtube. No issue watching the same video on fast browers but issue with youtube app. Any suggestions?
[Android Apps and Games] sub1287:
I use youtube adaway module with xposed.

accelerated [mako]
[Android Apps and Games] xonone:
Anyway to whitelist certain apps like Battlefield 4 Commander Mode, etc? Cannot play it with Adaway active :-/
[Android Apps and Games] Quickfire:
Adaway does block ads but in the ads' place there will be a blank space with a 'server not found' icon. Is this normal for ad blocking in Android?

Is there any way around it?
[Android Apps and Games] zeppelinman_2000:
This is normal.

Run webserver and it will replace the not found with a blank page.
[Android Apps and Games] charesa39:
Mine does this sometimes as well. Sometimes, it stretches the app display window over where the ad would normally be (which is perfect) . Other times, it shows a blank box, still taking up precious screen real estate. Kind of annoying, but at least there's nothing to click on accidentally.
[Android Apps and Games] Ci-Fi:
This app works very well at blocking apps. However, this app called Ski Report ( https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.skireport ) has an ad right when I open the app. Is there any way to block it?
[Android Apps and Games] an0n981:
Have a look at AdAway's log DNS requests option
[Android Apps and Games] weirdsciencex:
There's a new xposed module which might do what you require

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2597332
[Android Apps and Games] Rick1vr6:
Loving this app. Works great on my old devices as well as new ones.
[Android Apps and Games] Hirishiolo:
I'm curious about an aspect, I thought AdAway only writes some urls in the hosts file, but I've recently read this in MinMinGuard thread:

MinMinGuard

"Lightweight. Alternative ad removing apps (AdBlock etc) constantly run a background VPN service, which puts a heavy loading on the system. MinMinGuard does not need to run a VPN service, so it saves system resources and, thus, extends the battery life."

I would be very happy to know if AdAway runs a background service... and it reduces battery...
[Android Apps and Games] FlanjeUK:
No background service at all and you can greenify it if you feel the need, it manipulates the hosts file and doesn't run again until you run it yourself unless you have auto updates enabled...

Hope this helps
[Android Apps and Games] Hirishiolo:
yes, thank you...as I thought no background service ;)
[Android Apps and Games] ktmom:
Please use hastebin.com or pastebin.com

"find somebody that you think is undeserving of your compassion and give it to them" - Christian Picciolini
[Android Apps and Games] jcmm11:
As ktmom says use a paste type site. I tried to download your log - it wouldn't allow me to do it because I'm running an ad blocker. ??
[Android Apps and Games] paaaulo:
Delete.
[Android Apps and Games] Joloxx9:
Why i still see this and some of the other apps?

When I click on it it reject as blocked site but I still see it in chrome, anybody?

And yes reduce data in chrome is disabled.
[Android Apps and Games] ktmom:
Because the site is loading the resources without making a call through your device's DNS. When you click the link, the DNS call is "blocked" on your device.

"find somebody that you think is undeserving of your compassion and give it to them" - Christian Picciolini
[Android Apps and Games] Joloxx9:
Thank you very much for the answer, in this case is there any way to block it?
[Android Apps and Games] ktmom:
Firefox with uBlock Origin add-on.

"find somebody that you think is undeserving of your compassion and give it to them" - Christian Picciolini
[Android Apps and Games] Joloxx9:
Ok I will think about it.
[Android Apps and Games] knnthgngb:
Can anyone share any host sources that might be helpful blocking some ads that are too tricky particularly on any app and browser.. ?
[Android Apps and Games] badmojr:
https://nayemador.com/energized
[Android Apps and Games] geokilla:
I whitelisted everything related to Pinnacle but it's still blocking the mobile set and it isn't loading properly. Is whitelisting broken? Or do you think I need to whitelist something else?
[Android Apps and Games] ktmom:
Depending on the version you are running, (should be 3.3 in the OP or 4.0.7 somewhere in the thread) whitelisting is fine. There was a 4 beta version where whitelisting was broken.

It's probably that the domain you need to allow is not obviously related to the app. Generally you should enable everything in the log after opening the app. Once it works, you can go back and remove things from the whitelist. Liberal use of list exports can help.

"find somebody that you think is undeserving of your compassion and give it to them" - Christian Picciolini
[Android Apps and Games] makinapufterpup:
I just fresh installed Magisk 5.8.3 and AdAway 4.0.7 today on stock Oreo 8.1 on Xiaomi MI A1.

On AdAway first run, when I was applying the host file, I, too, was stuck forever. There was no prompt for me to allow AdAway root access. I ended up killing AdAway.

Then was curious if something happened in Magisk. Looked in the superuser list, and discovered that AdAway was in the list and it's toggle was set to off/deny. (Note that I did previously approve other apps with Magisk and other apps did prompt for that approval.)

After i enabled the toggle, allowing the app root access, I ran AdAway again, and successfully applied the host file.

I don't know if it was a problem with Magisk or with AdAway. But the fix was a simple solution. Since it was only reported one other time, maybe it's more of a fluke than a bug? ;)
[Android Apps and Games] geokilla:
I'm using 4.0.7 and Pinnacle is a website, not an app. There were some logs that looked like it was for Google and Facebook which was weird. I'll try whitelisting everything and give that a try.
[Android Apps and Games] Nergal di Cuthah:
Remember to reload hosts after whitelisting
[Android Apps and Games] patrickdrd:
is 4.0.8 out?
[Android Apps and Games] patrickdrd:
yes it is, I just downloaded it

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https://androidfilehost.com/?w=profile&uid=890129502657583021
[Android Apps and Games] PerfectSlayer:
Hi all,

Two weeks since the last dev version. I had the time to have a look and work on your feedback.

About the hosts update status, I add the date information. Now, you will be able to know if you are up-to-date or not, since when, or when was the last update you miss.

About the welcome card, I add an option to dismiss it. The help now also accessible from the menu drawer.

About missing translations, [MENTION=2148774]Vankog[/MENTION] push a lot of updates from Transifex. Don't hesitate to update your language from Transifex.

I also keep improving under the hood behavior. I replace Evernote Android-Jobs by the Jetpack Work manager. It should provide a more maintainable way to run the update service accord the different versions of Android.

And I just improve the overall project documentation on GitHub. There is now some new guides:

* Contribution guide,

* Translation guide (from [MENTION=2148774]Vankog[/MENTION]),

* Licenses notes.

More are coming but I will need few more free time... I hope it will encourage you to be involve in the project! :victory:

Feedback:

Agreed! "Hosts file manager" well defined what AdAway does but not what it is mainly used for.

So maybe we should mix the both definitions into something like: "AdAway: ad-blocker and hosts file manager"?

Hum, it is already a background process

I tried to reproduce on my device and the webserver binary is not killed when AdAday is removed from recent apps.

If anyone can confirm the behavior (working or not), it could be useful.

You're welcome! And you can now find the Help in the menu drawer.

Here it is! There is now a preference to dismiss it.

Changelog:

Add option to dismiss welcome card,

Improve hosts update status,

Change background job dependency from Evernote Android Job to Jetpack Work manager,

Update translations.

Download:

AdAway 4.0.8 on AndroidFileHost (md5: 9d1619a1476204e03e1364dd73fa0744)

(Oh yeah, and we hit the 1000th commit on GitHub :laugh:)