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Ad Blocking the easy way

This is a hosts file with a massive list of ad servers included. It should block almost every ad possible.
Just unzip and put the extracted file in /system/etc/ using either root explorer or adb push.
update: Just doubled the size of the list, angry birds ads now blocked as well.

option94 said:
This is a hosts file with a massive list of ad servers included. It should block almost every ad possible, but for some reason it wont block the ads from angry birds.
Just unzip and put the extracted file in /system/etc/ using either root explorer or adb push.
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wow this wouldve been nice b4 i paid for the blocking apps lol thanks option good work

Awesome! Thanks Option!

daewond3r said:
Awesome! Thanks Option!
Bye Bye Angry Birds lag.
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Unfortunalty, it doesn't seem to work on angry birds. If someone can find out what the ad server is, I can add it to the list.

This is great! I was just wondering what I could use to block ads.
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adfree works the exact same way..?

clamder said:
adfree works the exact same way..?
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adfree and root tools.

This is just a much larger list then they use in adfree I think, but yes it works in the same way.

Updated.
10char.

Glad the new host file worked!
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Thanks works great
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How is this easier than just running AdFree?

option94 said:
This is a hosts file with a massive list of ad servers included. It should block almost every ad possible.
Just unzip and put the extracted file in /system/etc/ using either root explorer or adb push.
update: Just doubled the size of the list, angry birds ads now blocked as well.
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LOL - I would have killed for this a few days ago when adfree first went out - took hours hunting down the temp fix in Modaco.
I have adfree installed again - will there be any conflicts with this if I don't uninstall (or freeze) it?

Great work bro, and thanks alot.

Thanks for the work I just got an update to my adfree app from the market, and it worked on my cm7 nightly.
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Reminds me the good ol days of blocking things via hosts file in the *nix world its located in /etc/hosts/ or /etc/inet/hosts/ while in AOS /system/etc/hosts/. This is another reason I am atm downloading massive 8.1gb apk.lib archive lol can't stand so called "freeware" apps we all know its adware.
BTW where did you get this list? Anyways related to BISS(BT/BLP)? Whats the data format for it? Plain ASCII ([localhost] [ipv4/domain] [#/comment])? Reminds me of the good ol days when I use to compile IPFilter.dat for P2P world lol a simple google search of HyperNode IPFilter yields result as I had the up to date largest filter to date then.

Just want to say thank you again... lol. This is simple and work perfectly without installing any other third party apps like Ad Blocking etc... waisting resources
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gaww said:
LOL - I would have killed for this a few days ago when adfree first went out - took hours hunting down the temp fix in Modaco.
I have adfree installed again - will there be any conflicts with this if I don't uninstall (or freeze) it?
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Yeah. Adfree will replace this file with their own. This is a more complete list then theirs. Thats the only difference.

Did you compile the list? If so what ranges did you use? Which tracker's verified it? I still have feeling this maybe affiliated with BISS.

its everything in adfree, and a big list i found online. No idea what BISS is.

Why the ad's

Good Morning..
Hey I have rooted and installed Darkside Rom .3 v4 with Venom. I have been noticing on my home screen a few ad icon's pop up every day....does anybody know how I can find out where theses ad's are coming from....
Thanks in advance.

You can try this app. Ad Network Detector and delete what may be causing the ads.

Its most likely an app you downloaded from market.
I noticed that mp3 download apps come with ads
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That is from an app you downloaded. No rom has ads in it.
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You could also try downloading rom toolbox and enable the ad blocking. It installs host files so would block ads in every app (just about. Angry birds it doesnt).

blackangst said:
You could also try downloading rom toolbox and enable the ad blocking. It installs host files so would block ads in every app (just about. Angry birds it doesnt).
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Adfree Android works in Angry Birds for me.

AdAway hands down is the best (and only) ad removal app I've got. I've tried lots, and none compare. It allows you to white-list sites if you wish to keep them and removes all the rest. As far as I know, you need to be rooted, but I will stand by this app 100%.

TripArtist said:
AdAway hands down is the best (and only) ad removal app I've got. I've tried lots, and none compare. It allows you to white-list sites if you wish to keep them and removes all the rest. As far as I know, you need to be rooted, but I will stand by this app 100%.
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i agree with this. AdAway is the best

Ad blocker for unrooted?

Is there an ad blocker for unrooted S3? All I found was for rooted phones

NoobMonkey said:
Is there an ad blocker for unrooted S3? All I found was for rooted phones
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Impossible for unrooted device.

Need to root 1st

Firefox for Android has Adblocker add on now. Probably for unrooted.
Obviously only for web surfing.
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Just what I was afraid of
Thnx guys anyway.

Work around.
Root phone install add blocker run it and let it change hosts file .
Run Triangle Away and then remove root by flashing stock kernel.
jje
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I seem to remember a way of blocking ads on the Transformer Prime without root using a trick with connecting to the internet through a proxy or something. I'll have a look around to find the thread and link it in a bit. Hopefully the principles are the same.
Regards
Jack
EDIT:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1594444
here is the link, should work with the S3

Try Mozilla Firefox with ad free add on
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re ad free without root
Anyone tried Adblock plus,had mixed responses with it?

I'm using it on my prime, but it only works with wifi

Sv: Ad blocker for unrooted?
AdAway works brill for me. Blocks everything
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ououououo said:
AdAway works brill for me. Blocks everything
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read the title

Try Adblock Plus
Try Adblock plus,i used it when my phone was unrooted not all ads were removed but it was quiet effective,but it will only block ads on wi-fi
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...wsMSwxLDEsIm9yZy5hZGJsb2NrcGx1cy5hbmRyb2lkIl0.

i think adblock plus is an adblocker only for the mozilla browser. it won't block ads from apps and games.
root is recommended in android.

j0sefuz said:
i think adblock plus is an adblocker only for the mozilla browser. it won't block ads from apps and games.
root is recommended in android.
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wrong

Has anyone noticed that replacing the hosts file with one that blocks ads doesn't work on the GS3? The same hosts file works fine on my GS2.

Glebun said:
wrong
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which is? about the adblocker? or about the root? hehehe.
if adblock plus also blocks ads from apps and games, then that's the answer to OP's quesion.

both, actually. root is not recommended I'd you don't know what you need it for and you're not sure what to do

thecrater said:
Has anyone noticed that replacing the hosts file with one that blocks ads doesn't work on the GS3? The same hosts file works fine on my GS2.
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The only way I've found is to modify each app. Many apps only work properly if they get their ad feed. modifying paid apps is almost certainly against the licence you accepted when you bought it. rooting is the only way to block ads for all apps and browsers, even then many google/facebook etc.
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Adblock Favorites

What is everyone's favorite ad block app? I've been using Adaway, but have run into problems as of late on PA. Just lookin for a replacement.

It helps if you could tell us what the problem is..
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i use adfree from the play store , it works pretty good and it doesnt run in the background it just does a host file edit if you're rooted

Same here
SneakyGuyDavid said:
i use adfree from the play store , it works pretty good and it doesnt run in the background it just does a host file edit if you're rooted
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Sent from Nexus 4

AdAway, very light and many updates!

ROM toolbox pro, but not just for the ad blocking. Get everything in one so it is nice to have for file browser, ROM editor, terminal, etc. Blocks more than just adds too, and I think the free version does it.
Hello, my name is LudoGris and I am a flashaholic.

mundixx said:
It helps if you could tell us what the problem is..
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it applies with no errors, but fails to block ads. I've already gone to code.Google and starred the issue. I only queried what the preference of xda in general was.
Imagination is for turbo-nerds who can't handle how kick-butt reality is!

I use AdAway on PA. When I install new updates, I clear cache so I need to block again is that your problem? If it is it's normal.
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I use AdAway as well on CyanogenMod Nightlies and have never had a problem.

rom toolbox pro here.
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Adaway all the way

th3xeroeagle said:
I use AdAway on PA. When I install new updates, I clear cache so I need to block again is that your problem? If it is it's normal.
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+1
Hard to remember tho.. At least for me..
But it works very well.

upstandingcitizen said:
it applies with no errors, but fails to block ads. I've already gone to code.Google and starred the issue. I only queried what the preference of xda in general was.
Imagination is for turbo-nerds who can't handle how kick-butt reality is!
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Are you referring to ads in Chrome Beta? I think ads get through if you are using the Spdy feature. Adaway is blocking ads in apps but not in Chrome Beta while using the proxy.

any way to block ads in xda app?
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Buy the app to get rid of ads, otherwise you're screwing the developer.
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SneakyGuyDavid said:
i use adfree from the play store , it works pretty good and it doesnt run in the background it just does a host file edit if you're rooted
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Yes, I agree.
It is the best, but you have to be root.

taxzkee said:
Yes, I agree.
It is the best, but you have to be root.
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A friend of mine showed me Ad-Bomb. I think it's fairly new but does a good job of blocking browser ads as well as mobile game apps. Also found that it blocks all of the Hulu Plus ads when I'm watching from my iPad or console. There is a small fee though.

Rom Toolbox Pro All the way
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Adaway
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RedStogie said:
A friend of mine showed me Ad-Bomb. I think it's fairly new but does a good job of blocking browser ads as well as mobile game apps. Also found that it blocks all of the Hulu Plus ads when I'm watching from my iPad or console. There is a small fee though.
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iPad or console?
Hello, my name is LudoGris and I am a flashaholic.

AdFree - now removed from Play Store

We all know that some days ago all "Ad Blocking" apps were removed from Play Store so I have backed up the best ad blocking app for me
AdFree v0.8.47
https://www.dropbox.com/s/qlezv428dn8wdkh/AdFree_v0.8.47.apk
Hope you enjoy it !!!

Google, big looser.
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Glad I keep a repository of my face apps :banghead:
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AW: AdFree - now removed from Play Store
THX man ... Thats also my favorite
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Wow thank you so much!!! I was startin' to worry about not finding any ad blocking app

This sucks, but the good thing is that there are alternative app repos... For example, I am ising a different ad blocker (AdAway), and it moved to F-Droid, as noted on the dev page: https://code.google.com/p/ad-away/. So, hopefully, all such apps will still be available elsewhere.

Thanks man, great app.
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Thanks :good:

kt-Froggy said:
This sucks, but the good thing is that there are alternative app repos... For example, I am ising a different ad blocker (AdAway), and it moved to F-Droid, as noted on the dev page: https://code.google.com/p/ad-away/. So, hopefully, all such apps will still be available elsewhere.
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Great information, I used blackmart but havent tried F-Droid. Good information :good:

thannks man :good:

There are many good alternatives to Google playstore... Anyway, you do not really need an adfree app.. If you are on DorimanX kernel you can use stweaks to automatically download and update the hosts file that will block 90% of ads... Adfree apps are useles.. just update the hosts file manually... Also, you can mod any app to remove it's built in ads.. I do it all the time.. edit smali files to block hosts and set banner sized to zero... Just name any free app you want to be adfree and I can provide you a modded apk that is adfree (over PM so i won't violate XDA rules)

Why to take time to modify every app that I want to have in my phone if I can use a single program to do that.
Also not everybody has the same kernel and that is why this app is very usefull

Thanks for this !

Thanks a ton
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We all know that some days ago all "Ad Blocking" apps were removed from Play Store so I have backed up the best ad blocking app for me
AdFree v0.8.47
https://www.dropbox.com/s/ca4l9f0abdbvrl1/AdFree_0.8.47.apk
Hope you enjoy it !!!
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Thank you so much for the apk.

Thx :good:

Does this version of adfree requires root?
Can it be installed on android tablets too?

sgsI9003 said:
Does this version of adfree requires root?
Can it be installed on android tablets too?
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Yes, and yes.

Wow thanks this is really working

Somehow google is deleting this app once again from my phone I cant find after I installed it few days back, its been deleted from my app list.

It doesn't look like app is supported or updated anymore. Time to switch to this: http://adblockplus.org/en/android