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[Android General] blackomegatm:
Hello.

I'm starting this discussion to investigate the impact of adblockers on browser performance in android.

I've always used adblocking tools on android, mostly because I find it unaceptable that some apps download videos as ads (eats my data plan) and some web sites makes it impossible to browse their pages because they throw intrusive ads at me, like: "your android has a virus and will explode in 2 minutes if you don't download this app or that app", those ads even have causes the phone to vibrate on the count down!

With that said, I never had any trouble with adblocking apps like adfree or adaway until last year.

I started noticing that some pages began taking a LONG time to load, or stopped loading for 30s to 3 minutes on the same % when loading.

After some web pages stopped loading at all (took more than 3 minutes do open) I decided to try and find out what was causing the hangs, and turns out the fault was on the hosts file provided by those adblockers.

Some research indicated that large hosts file causes slowdown even on high end pcs (windows nt), so I figured that could be the reason.

I've tested several devices:

1.99 mb hosts file provided by adwaway

Galaxy S4 i9505 running Stock 5.0.1 Android. - Large hosts file causes browsers to slow down to a crawl.

Galaxy S4 i9505 running cm 13 - Causes slowdowns

MotoMaxxx - Running stock 6.0.1 - Causes minor, almost unnoticiable slowdowns o page loading.

Galaxy Note n7000 Running CM 12.1 - Causes Slowdowns

Funny thing is, some websites are unnafected by the hosts file, and load normally on all devices, but some others take 3 minutes or more o load.

a good example I use as testing platform is www.adorocinema.com, there are other sites that stops loading like this one, but I can't remember then right now.

How is the use of a hosts file affecting your browsers performance?

I know some devices are completely unnafected by the hosts file size why I want to find out why some devices are affected and why others are not.

Also, I want to see if there is another way to block ads on the whole OS, withou compromising browser performance (I know about adblock browser, and I'm using it for browsing webpages while I can't use adaway).

I think this slowdown has something to do with android not caching the hosts file, or something to do with the DNS lookup, I not knowlegable enough to understand this.

I'll try to upload a video showing the problem later today, as I can't right now, because I'm at work.

Edit: just found out that enabling local web server on adaway solves the problem!
[Android General] gianmaxfactor:
On Windows systems I noticed/discovered that using a compressed hosts file (multiple entries per row) does affect much positively the heavy initial load on the system (hosts entries are cached, so the hosts file is accessed once, but the first time it takes a lot of time in case of huge uncompressed ones).

What did you discover about Android? In addition to the powerful Private DNS option, I would like to add that further enhancement.
[Android General] DroidFire:
Yes, this can absolutely cause substantial lag if the host file is ridiculously large, doesn't matter the platform, whether it's android, windows, linux, apple, etc.. The more host names blocked on the list, the larger the file, the more that has to be processed and read by the system before it can then knowingly make the decision to block these specific addresses in the host file or not. My advice to you would be to use what is considered by many as the best overall single source list, it's a combination of many great list all complied into just one clean and effective block list while sill being reasonably small in size and that'sStevenBlack a host file...

Steven Blacks Github with all the necessary

info is all here -

GitHub - StevenBlack/hosts: 🔒 Consolidating and extending hosts files from several well-curated sources. Optionally pick extensions for porn, social media, and other categories.

🔒 Consolidating and extending hosts files from several well-curated sources. Optionally pick extensions for porn, social media, and other categories. - StevenBlack/hosts

github.com
[Android General] borisSweden:
Are root adblock needed when there are so many ad-free alternatives like Vanced, Newpipe,Barinsta,Twidere,FB wrappers, Ublock Origin? Also host-file block should block add in browsers, socialmedia and stock Youtube.
[Sony Xperia M2] koesven:
hello Guys,

ive got an M2 (D2303) sice 2 Weeks with Stock Lollipop 5.1.1

BL unlocked allowed = YES

But Sony dev says "Important note! In order to unlock your Xperia™ M2 you need to be on software version 18.3.C.0.37"

My M2 works with 18.6.A.0.182.

need to root the Phone for a Special App which Needs root permission.

Question, whats the way, if there is one, to unlock my Bootloader for rooting the device.

P.S. sorry for my "beginner-english" and many thanks to help me out!
[Sony Xperia M2] dark90:
You can root your phone without unlock the bootloader.

You can unlock the bootloader in Any versión (i did in lollipop) you can do it with Sony way or with flashtool
[Sony Xperia M2] koesven:
thanks for reply!

can you tell me what is the easiest way to root my M2 with Lollipop? how do you did it?

so the bootloader unlock is only need for flashing Custom-Roms?

Big thanks
[Sony Xperia M2] BlackSheepToo:
The easiest way is in this case NOT the safest way! KingRoot should do the trick on 18.6.A.0.182 FW but it also sends your phones IMEI to a cloud in China. I wouldn't recommend it!

I did it like this:

1. Use XperiFirm to download and FlashTool to create (e.g.) D2303_18.3.1.C.1.17_CE.ftf [4.4.4 Kitkat] (or search on this forum for it)

2. Flash: (e.g.) D2303_18.3.1.C.1.17_CE.ftf with FlashTool

3. Unzip & use: rootkitXperia_20150926-20151005.zip to root

4. Unzip & use: XperiaM2-MultiRecovery-PhilZ-TWRP-CWM-0.8.zip to install multi-recovery

5. Use XperiFirm to download and FlashTool to create 18.6.A.0.182 FW FTF for your D2303, country and provider (or a customized version)

6. Use PRFCreator, UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.46.zip and XperiaM2-MultiRecovery-PhilZ-TWRP-CWM-0.8-flashable.zip to create flashable pre-rooted zip with multi-recovery

7. Reboot into TWRP recovery (when the cyan led glows push/press Volume UP)

8. Flash flashable pre-rooted zip with multi-recovery (using TWRP)

9. Flash zip: ric_disabler-flashable.zip in case you don't have full root access (using TWRP)

Before you begin make sure you have downloaded all needed files and made a backup from all your important phone data!

That is correct. But please read this carefully before you want to unlock the bootloader!

Succes... and don't forget to click on the Thanks! button if you want to thank me. :)
[Sony Xperia M2] GioKupreishvili:
You Can Root Via Kingroot And Than Replace Kingroot To SuperSU. I Did It For My LB M2 Aqua 182 Firmware And Works Fine. Root Via Kingroot Link Is Here:http://xdaforums.com/xperia-m2/general/news-root-xperia-m2-kingrootlollipop-t3242654 And How To Replace Kingroot To SuperSU Here:http://www.w0lfdroid.com/2015/05/How-to-Remove-Replace-KingUser-KingRoot-with-SuperSU.html?m=1 When You Root Your Smartphone, Finaly Don't Forget RIC Disabler. Download RIC Disabler zip File To Your PC Extract It, Connect Your Smartphone To PC Via USB. Check USB Debug Is ON. Then Tap RIC Disabler's Setup.exe In Your PC While Your Smartphone Is Connected And Follow The Instruction. Here Is RIC Disabler Link: http://sergiocastell.com/ftf/ric_disabler.zip
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] alher591:
Is anyone else having trouble with snapchat? Each time I open a new snap it force closes right before. The only temporary work around i found it to log out then re log back in.

This is obviously is not ideal when you have closed running.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] Prancuzas:
So, I'm in a desperate position.

Next weeked I'm going for a trip and would like to keep my tablet safe. Unfortunately it's too late to do some ebay shopping in my country. Also didint find any cases locally for my "old" nexus 7.

So maybe anyone tried snugging the N7 into silicone case made for another brand and it fitted?

I'm not concerned about camera or buttons - I can cut that in few minutes as this bumper will only be used once, I just need some rubber to protect my tablet's corners and back while I will be traveling.

Best wishes from Lithuania!
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sbzl350300:
How many people have the screen shaking problem ? Got 2 zenfone2 ,they all have same issue. It happens when phone get warm. Especially after charging.

Can't post YouTube link. [YOUTUBE][/YOUTUBE]
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vkjain366:
Nope o dont face any screen shaking prblm.

Please provide vdo link

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Provide vdo link
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sbzl350300:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=zU8Lvhstj9c

To prevent spam on the XDA forums, ALL new users prevented from posting outside links in their messages. After approximately 10 posts, you will be able to post outside links. Thank you for understanding!
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Asus_USA:
Please ensure firmware is updated to the latest version. A hardware reset including wipe cache partition may also be necessary, please see http://www.asus.com/us/support/FAQ/1011956/.

If the problem continues after these methods have been performed then it may be hardware related and recommend sending in for warranty service.

If you have any questions, concerns or would like further assistance please feel free to contact me at cl-frank@asus.com with case # N160196728 in the subject line.

Sincerely,

Frank

ASUS_USA
[Note Edge Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shenomoraia:
Hi,

Did anyone manage to do sim unlock -network unlock on SC-01G ? or anyone has any good stable custom Rom for this ? or anything which can help me unlock it ? or to move further from this,

This is what I have tried so far:

1. TWRP Backup (successful)

2. Downgraded to the official firmware ANJ3 (successful)

3. Root (successful)

4. Hidden menus for unlocking (unsuccessful)

5. Region Lock Away (unsuccessful)

6. SSU (unsuccessful)

7. Galaxy ToolKit (GT 3.15 & 3.18) (unsuccessful)

Now I have left with no option but to install custom Rom, I didn't find any custom Rom for SC-01G but I have found this one, SphinX-v2a-Final_PureEdition(1BOH3)_SCL24(Nov122015). What are your observations on this Rom ?

Any help/advise would be highly appreciated.

P.S. I want to unlock it myself without purchasing any online code or something like that.

Thank You.
[Note Edge Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] marcoferrer02:
No updates regarding this post? I also need to have my phone unlocked. :'(
[Miscellaneous Android Development] sayanman01:
404 not found! Please fix download link. Thanks :)
[Miscellaneous Android Development] Abhinandan Trilokia:
Link Is Fixed Now :) Sorry For Delay
[Miscellaneous Android Development] Quinny899:
I posted this on one of your Facebook posts but it applies here too:

I see you're using something based on my ancient Dolby Mobile app in this ROM. Let me make a point:

1. You do not own that app. You changed the package name to be "com.Ppxdev.SrsWowHD"

2. It enabled Dolby Mobile on the HTC Desire HD, it did not do anything to do with SRS

3. That app would never have worked on any of the devices you support, it needs the snd3245 binary to work. You appear to have noticed that and changed the code to execute "Abhinandan Trilokia@PPXDEV™" with root permissions. That does not do anything at all.

4. Therefore, you are using my work to mislead users. I kindly request you REMOVE the app from your ROM or I will simply report you and have the moderators decide what further action they wish to take.

You want proof? Check the attached image. On the left is "your" app, on the right is my original app from 2011, on both screens. On the top is a comparison of the resources (you even left the logo named as "Dolby", well done), on the bottom is a comparison of the decompiled Java code using the JEB decompiler, showing not only it being almost identical, but how your app is doing literally NOTHING to enable any audio effects, instead you're executing "Abhinandan Trilokia@PPXDEV™", which even though it will just fail with "Abhinandan command not found", would show a SuperSU toast with your name in it - I expect the desired effect.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] Abhinandan Trilokia:
First ,Please Pardon me if that hurts you in any Sense ....

Second , Neither I want to start a "Words War" between us Nor I want to give proof about that "APK" is your or mine...

Third ,As You mention that you want to removed that APK So,I assure you that APK will be removed in Next OTA Update ...

Regards

Abhinandan Trilokia
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dontmess:
Hi,

Currently own a Nexus 6p and am experiencing massive battery drain from Google Play Services when I'm on 4g (aka not at home).

So essentially when on wifi google play services is situated pretty low down the battery drain list.

However, if I'm on 4g for most of the day - it will be right up at the top taking as much as the screen - and on some occasions more.

Anyone else experiencing the same issue? Or anyone know of a fix?

Thanks in advance
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] IIEtCII:
I have the same issue here :(
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DJBhardwaj:
I read an article about a few months ago. It was about 4G causing battery drains, and a guy gave some good explaination about it.

Here: https://www.quora.com/What-takes-more-battery-life-between-3G-and-4G
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] mr_nonshalant:
looking for the cheapest kaiser that will ship to us and or canada. thanks
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] aaronsmckee:
wait 1-2 weeks and buy it from ATT 349-549 cheapest there is, you lose the user facing camera and have the crappy ATT rom (but I'm sure you'll be able to flash a better one pretty soon) that will by far be the cheapest option (by 200-400 dollars)
[HTC One M8 for Windows] Surgeon.live:
Hi. I earlier posted a thread stating my problem that I am unable to log into my HTC One M8 for windows (T-Mobile US) model giving error code 0xFFFFFE70 saying 'We weren't able to activate your phone' with an advice to contact Microsoft support regarding error and have tried everything suggested including Soft/Hard reset and stock firmware flash via WDRT(Windows Device Recovery Tool) as well as HTC Custom Tool RUU. Now I have noticed that when my phone boots up it happens to have 'Not For Resale' written in left bottom corner. Does that mean its some internal testing unit or store display unit?? How to revert it to retail firmware so I can log into my Microsoft account to avail all the features of my phone. Right now I am unable to download any apps via windows store.

Any type of suggestions/help is appreciated. I am new to this forum thats why I am not allowed to attach pics until I make 9 posts.
[HTC One M8 for Windows] Surgeon.live:
I have finally managed to resolve the issue via manually pushing update cabs (first 14203-14219 and then 14219-10586.11) via 'iutool' as described here.

In this case as I was unable to install and run Windows Insider app via MS Store or Sideload it (as it required MS account login) I went straight to pushing cabs via iutool without any prior modification via Windows Insider app as mentioned in thread and it worked. After that mobile got updated to 10585.164 build and now its working perfectly. 'Not For Resale' sign still appears on boot but its not a problem for me.
[HTC One M8 for Windows] Aquachimp:
Hi Surgeon. I am having the same issues with "Not for resale" and not being able to activate the phone with Microsoft. This is the same T-Mobile variant of this phone. I'm pretty sure I get the jist of how to use the uitool, but I think I'm missing the step about using the Insider app to start the process as it's not installed on this phone. Could you let me know what steps you took to allow you to install windows insider and get it to work?

Any help is greatly appreciated, thanks.
[XDA Assist] irodcata:
Hello

I have a doubt with my new device. Its a Meizu MX4 with the firmware 4.2.8.2C but i can't find the stock firmware to have a backup. anyone know where can i download it? can i put another version or only the C?

Thanks and regards

Rod;)
[XDA Assist] v7:
Hello,

Thanks for using XDA Assist.

You can download the firmware from the official website of your device here:http://www.flymeos.com/firmwarelist?modelId=5&type=1

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v7

XDA Assist
[XDA Assist] irodcata:
But these it a international version, only i can.put a A right ?

Regards !
[XDA Assist] v7:
Which version of the device do you have?

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v7

XDA Assist
[XDA Assist] irodcata:
4.2.8.2C

Can i put 4.2.8.2A directly through recovery?
[XDA Assist] v7:
Where did you find the download?

If you have the correct firmware,you can flash the firmware from recovery.

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v7

XDA Assist
[XDA Assist] irodcata:
I found inly 4.2.8.2A in the official web page of meizu. My question is...can i put 4.2.8.2A over 4.2.8.2C ? Thanks for your time ;)
[XDA Assist] v7:
Yes.You can direct flash it.

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XDA Assist
[XDA Assist] irodcata:
Great !! Thanks for all, have a good day !!
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wuhoatu:
Sometime I use Z3 D6616 with not a simcard other than from T-mobile. And as result I have to set Access Point Names for Internet setting manually and it will be lost just after I change simcard. Is there somehow to get auto Internet setting on D6616 similar to no carrier Z3?

One more question. Can I use Z3 D6616 (T-Mobile US) with simcard from T-mobile Netherlands?

Many THX.
[Moto G 2015 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] heartbrake:
I didn't find any way to enable battery percentage on 6.0. Android M is supposed to have battery percentage built in system ui tuner. I know there is an app on play store but it displays small percentage number inside the battery icon. Is there another alternative to display battery percentage without 3rd party app?

EDIT: The developer options and System UI Tuner are two different options. To Enable system UI tuner. Swipe down your notification window from top. Touch and hold the gear icon for 10 seconds and then release the icon. Enable the battery percentage in System UI tuner :)
[Moto G 2015 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hintegra:
It's there. Have you enabled the system ui tuner? It's shown as a new menu entry under "about phone" in the menu, at least for me.
[Moto G 2015 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jimt1029:
Not sure if it is version specific, but the XT-1540 System UI Tuner has the option to show the battery percentage. The percentage is shown in the battery icon. I believe that is all that is supported without using a third party app.
[Moto G 2015 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Yousvel:
In the quick settings, press and hold the system icon for 10 seconds to enable system tuner. Then you will have the option to enable battery percent in system tuner.
[Moto G 2015 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Bruno_Puzoni:
Wow, I didn't know that existed. Glad to know it does. [MENTION=5684962]Yousvel[/MENTION] method worked for me.
[Moto G 2015 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] heartbrake:
Thanks. I thought developer options was the same thing as the System UI tuner in 6.0. I enabled it now but it the percentage is still embedded inside the battery icon and it is very small. They should add a big battery percentage alongside battery icon in the next release.
[Moto G 2015 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] acejavelin:
This percentage symbol is just something that has been built into pure AOSP Android since KitKat... this toggle is nothing but an enable/disable (it is disabled by default). It performs the exact same function as Battery Percent Enabler, Moto doesn't mess with the UI much, if at all.
[Moto G 2015 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Yousvel:
Better this small one than nothing. It was not there before!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RocketBanana:
Hey.

I have a fairly old phone. I don't have those big flagship phones, like Samsung, or HTC, or Google, or anything. I'm a poor student, and have an old MTK android phone. I currently live in Bangladesh, so..... I have an Okapia Magic. (Do a google search!)

I rooted it yesterday, using kingroot apk, and checked it with root checker. Root was successful. I installed and then uninstalled Busybox, and installed Xposed framework. I installed, activated some modules, like Gravitybox KK and adblocker. Later, I uninstalled Gravitybox. My phone didn't have a custom recovery, so I thought I could flash TWRP on it, and then a custom ROM I had downloaded before. I tried to install twrp, but failed. Then, I used SP Flash Tool to flash a rom, but my scatter file had some errors, (comment for errors below). I formatted it using sp flash tool, and now my whole damn phone is empty... (Sorry for my language, excuse me.)

Now, I need it fixed ASAP, also, I'm broke. How do I fix my phone now ? It doesn't boot. It doesn't do anything, no recovery, nothing.

The device was running android 4.4.2, and its an mtk6572.

Pls halp, asap.

Thanks, in advance,

A student.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kirito9:
Unless you know what you're doing or you have a ROM backup, you never format your phone.... NEVER. Anyways what were the errors in SP Flash Tool?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RocketBanana:
Error

The error was 4032.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kirito9:
This error is quite easy to solve. Take out the battery and flash the preloader of the Stock ROM. The flash then entire ROM after then preloader's been flashed.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RocketBanana:
Help for stock rom

The stock ROM I downloaded from androidmtk.com didn't work. SP Flash tools showed the error 4032, saying that DRAM failed, and please check the loading target matches......etc etc......

What do I do now ? Can someone help me find a working stock rom ? Or maybe just help me get the preloader / recovery ?

TIA,

Rocket Banana.
[General Questions and Answers] DeadLineGaming:
i have general mobile 4g device and wileyfox swift 5.1.1 v2 custom rom

but i have a root ((((FOR DSPLOİT))))

and i new xdaforums.com

please help me :angel::angel:

edit :

i change new bootloader animation

(hatsune miku)

but any download ? 480 ? 720 ? or 1080 ?
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jarivd:
My HTC One (M8) has been using the secundary camera of the camera duo for a few months now.

It started when I installed SnapchatLensesEnabler through Xposed installer.

When I uninstalled thhe app the problem was still present and even after a complete wipe and clean install of another ROM it was still there. I tried contacting HTC itself but as the customer service does not have the knowledge about these kinds of things they could not help me.

They told me off the records I should re-install the stock ROM but even that didn't help.

I'm on a rooted S-off device running CM 13.0-20160120-nightly-m8.

Thanks in advance,

Jari
[Moto G 2015 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] potdarsagar:
Hello,

I brought my turbo Edition Moto g on 14th January. I want to know which memory will work best with this mobile.

I am interested in 32GB, class 10 memory card. However, motorola support told me that class 10 MAY have compatibility issues with moto g turbo.

Please suggest if anyone is using class 10, 32GB card with this mobile? Also, please share me flipkart link of same if possible. Also, if not then which card you are using share it here for better selection.

OR suggest me if I should not go for class 10?

Thanks.
[Moto G 2015 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] potdarsagar:
Please someone suggest..
[Moto G 2015 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] $lim $hady:
Using SanDisk 64 GB Class 10... NO issues till date...