[Hero, G2 Touch General] ionstorm3:
RE: Step by step guide

First off, I agree that you should less abusive and more polite. You will get better results. However this is not a place to argue and scold, so instead I will show some alternate methods.

Blocking ads on your linux based device is quite simple, however there are many ways to do it. Using adb for android is the more official and expert way of doing it, however it can be done much easier by either setting up an SSH server on your phone, or by using the Root Explorer app (easiest).

-- SSH method –

1. From the market place download the app called Quicksshd.

2. Make sure that Wi-Fi is on and that your computer and your phone are on

the same wireless network. This step will not work over a cellular network;

make sure you are connected to your home network through Wi-Fi.

3. Once installed, enter your password and select the port number.

4. Once connected, install the app winscp (windows) or cyberduck (mac).

(I am using a VAIO right now so will write instructions for WINSCP first,

when I get home I will add instructions for cyberduck).

--Winscp---

5. Type the following into the corresponding text feilds.

Host: the 192.168.x.xx (copy the address that appears in quicksshd,

should start with 192.168. Replace the x.xx

with the numbers that correspond to your

phone's local ip address).

Port: make sure the number is that same as the one that shows up in

quicksshd (usually it is 22 or 2222)

Username: root

Password: (the password you specified in quicksshd)

Protocol: (choose the SFTP, should be selected as default)

hit the login button.

6. If all went well, winscp will create a connection and you will be logged into

your phone. A box will popup saying "QuickSSHD for Android". Click

continue.

It will say authenticating with pre-entered password.

Now a windows explorer like window pops up. The right hand side is your

phone, the left hand side is your computer.

7. Navigate to your phones root directory pressing the folder with a forward

slash in it.

8. Click on the "etc" folder

9. Copy the file called "hosts" to your desktop.

10. Copy (or drag) the hosts file into the etc folder. Winscp will ask whether to

overwrite, say yes.

11. Once file is transferred, reboot your phone. Now all ads should be blocked.

-- Root Explorer method--

1. Download the Root Explorer app from the marketplace (can also be found for free on 4shared.com, just type root explorer and download the apk, using your phones browser)

2. Download the latest host file from the link in the previous post.

3. Rename it hosts without appending an extension. (no .txt on the end)

4. Plug your phone into your computer using mass storage mode. Copy the

new hosts file to the root of your memory card.

5. Create a new folder on your memory card titled HOSTS BACKUP

6. unplug your phone from your computer

7. open op the root explorer app.

8. navigate to the /etc/ folder on your phone

9. find the hosts file, long press on it until menu pops up. Copy the file to the

HOSTS BACKUP folder.

10. Navigate back to /etc/ and delete the hosts file.

11. Navigate to the root of your sd card and copy the new hosts file.

12. navigate to /etc/ and paste the new hosts file.

13. Reboot your phone.

That’s all there is to it.