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[SOLVED] here is copy of an adfree hosts file, and where to put it

i tried to get adfree to work using the supersonic rooted ROM, and managed to allow it root access, but it barfed every other time i try to run it, and when it doesn't barf, it forces a system reboot.
after doing some searching, i found a solution. at least for those of us with rooted evos. not sure if you other folks could push it or not, since it writes to /system

okay, for anyone that also hates ads, i found this thread that has a hosts file.
i did have a copy of that file. but i updated in the reply below (thanks phiqtion for the original!)
the way i got it to work was DL the hosts file, unzipped it, put it in my sdk/tools folder, then
adb reboot recovery
*i ran maejrep/flipz/pauls recovery bat file*
adb shell
# mount /dev/block/mtdblock4 /system
# exit
adb push hosts /system/etc
adb reboot
and voila! no more ads
of course, if anyone has a functioning copy of adfree and a more up to date hosts file, please post!
*note - i am running toastcfm's rooted pc36img ROM now, because the supersonic kept throwing up. but, this probably will not work if you are not rooted.

updated hosts file HERE
thanks mediocrehippie!

Here's one for you:
When I use an ad free hosts file on my EVO and I connect to the internet on my PC via the EVO and Android WiFi tether, it blocks ads on my PC browser as well!
Sweet!

you can put it in your computer and will block them even if you dont connect through your evo.

here is a copy of the latest hosts file from 7/31
-deck

Hmm. I've been doing it with root explorer. Copy the hosts file to /system/etc and over write existing file, then reboot. I think some off the new progs are pushing ads to us in other ways that the hosts file doesn't come into play with.
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this needs root, no?

herbthehammer said:
Hmm. I've been doing it with root explorer. Copy the hosts file to /system/etc and over write existing file, then reboot. I think some off the new progs are pushing ads to us in other ways that the hosts file doesn't come into play with.
Sent from my PC36100 using XDA App
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when i try to do this it says there is not enough available memory. any thoughts?

I just used the hosts file from:
someonewhocares.org/hosts/​
He updates is very regularly, I haven't seen an add get by yet.

So, its has been awhile since the last update, here's the latest updated hosts file I just work on today...

timothydonohue said:
updated hosts file HERE
thanks mediocrehippie!
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Is there a link to an updated and maintained hosts file?

m4f1050 said:
Is there a link to an updated and maintained hosts file?
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Bump for info?...

Anybody knoe of an updated hosts file
Does adfree work now or do I have it installed for nothing? I used root explorer to replace the hosts file.

pittnuma said:
Anybody knoe of an updated hosts file
Does adfree work now or do I have it installed for nothing? I used root explorer to replace the hosts file.
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Ad-free just installs the hosts file, so if you're doing it manually then the app is pointless. Gimme a sec & I'll upload an updated hosts for you.
Edit: here you go. This is from the app AdAway, it's better than Adfree imo.
http://db.tt/DKzwDtXl

Many thanks, appreciated.

if i'd like to add adfree hosts sources, which urls i need to use?
thanks, great app!

[Mod]Ad free host file + hulu plus

Made this to have ad blocking and be able to watch Hulu on my gnex without having to revert from adfree every time I wanted to use Hulu. Just removed the lines that referenced Hulu.
IT IS ADVISED YOU MAKE A NANDROID BEFORE APPLYING.
Just rename "huluhost" to "hosts"
Backup original host file from /ect
Then move or copy new host to /ect
May need to delete cache/davlik
http://db.tt/HUhD8dRN
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using XDA

Just saw this when I went back a page. Glad to find an updated hosts file with a bit extra bite. :-D Mind if I add some stuff to it, and use it in my ROM releases? I WILL give you credit for it. :-D

will this work on any device?
Or just nexus?

Yessss, thank you!
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2

Didnt work fo me I had adds in every app.

Should work on any device.. host file is basically the same stuff as windows.. can even use this file for your windows machine and block the ads there too..

chevycam94 said:
Just saw this when I went back a page. Glad to find an updated hosts file with a bit extra bite. :-D Mind if I add some stuff to it, and use it in my ROM releases? I WILL give you credit for it. :-D
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Not at all do what you want with it.

Medic97 said:
Didnt work fo me I had adds in every app.
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Yea sorry. You have to rename it to hosts
Originally the OP said host
*OP has been updated*
Sorry about the typo. It should work once you rename it to hosts.

Does my Nexus have to be rooted? Aside from the ad's, I'm pretty happy with it the way it is. I can't find the /etc folder or a hosts file at all.

meganame said:
Does my Nexus have to be rooted? Aside from the ad's, I'm pretty happy with it the way it is. I can't find the /etc folder or a hosts file at all.
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You need root.

@blue2107 the file is down.
FYI. Here is a the method I use, it will also keep your file up to date.
1) Use adfree to download latest hosts file, this will also backup your original
2) Copy the file to your sd card
3) Open the file with a text editor that supports "find and replace" function, I used Jota Text Editor
4) Replace "hulu" with something else, I use "nothulu"
5) Replace the ect/hosts file with the one you just edited
Let me know if you have any feedback or if you have any problems with this method.
Also I attached a copy of the file I am using.

Check out "AdAway"
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.adaway
It has a white list feature.
I have not used that feature myself, but the application is great.

[Q] Trouble with hacked 4g hotspot opening certain web pages

So here is my problem.
When using my hotspot on my Win8 computer, it wont let me click through certain webpages like cashback websites like bigcrumbs and ebates and gets stuck on the redirection pages like "anrdoezrs.net" when tranfering me to a specific website. It won't fuly transfer me through to the store I want to gain cashback at.
I recently got the new computer with Win8 on it. Now that I have have tried my hotspot on multiple Win8 computers with it not working, I'm assuming it must be the problem. It ran perfectly with Win7 beforehand.
I am currently running [ROM]Phantom's Blazer Rom[Yo][8/2/12][v0.1.5][FF18]
I did notice on the tethering options of my phone that it did not list that it supported Win8. (Yet it does work for mostly all of the websites except the ones I'm speaking of).
Is there a way to fix my problem with the Rom version I'm running right now? (I know its a little outdated).
Do I need to update to a newer version of the Blazer rom? Or should I get a different rom?
(I need to have a rom that has the 4g hacked hotspot and it need to be able to be used with my PS3 for online gaming as well).
Thanks for listening

Do you have adblockers on your phone? This may be the problem.

someguyatx said:
Do you have adblockers on your phone? This may be the problem.
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How would I know if I have adblockers on my phone?

Foye said:
How would I know if I have adblockers on my phone?
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Blazer rom has it built in. Delete system/etc/hosts file (filename is hosts) with a root browser. If you need it back, I posted an updated one here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=36060559&postcount=215

tdunham said:
Blazer rom has it built in. Delete system/etc/hosts file (filename is hosts) with a root browser. If you need it back, I posted an updated one here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=36060559&postcount=215
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I'm kind of a noob, so how do I get to a root browser? Can you walk me through what I'm suppose to do?

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Foye said:
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Root explorer is my personal choice as well as many others.
What TD meant, a root browser that will properly read the root directory. Some file browsers fail at that.
Sent from my SPH-D710 using Xparent ICS Tapatalk 2

Foye said:
I'm kind of a noob, so how do I get to a root browser? Can you walk me through what I'm suppose to do?
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MoHoGalore said:
Root explorer is my personal choice as well as many others.
What TD meant, a root browser that will properly read the root directory. Some file browsers fail at that.
Sent from my SPH-D710 using Xparent ICS Tapatalk 2
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Root Explorer on the market is $3.99. Anything free available? Right below it there is a "ES File Explorer File Manager" which is free. Will that work?

Foye said:
Root Explorer on the market is $3.99. Anything free available? Right below it there is a "ES File Explorer File Manager" which is free. Will that work?
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Rom Toolbox Lite has an awesome root explorer.
Sent from my SPH-D710 using xda premium

tdunham said:
Rom Toolbox Lite has an awesome root explorer.
Sent from my SPH-D710 using xda premium
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Can't figure out where to go still.
I downloaded Rom Toolbox Light.
Then went to system, then to etc, THEN I get the option between "HOSTS" and the one under it is also "hosts".
They both have similar files in them, "text file, image file, music file, video file, zip file, APK file, script file"
Where do I go from her now? And what do I do?

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tdunham said:
Blazer rom has it built in. Delete system/etc/hosts file (filename is hosts) with a root browser. If you need it back, I posted an updated one here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=36060559&postcount=215
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Originally Posted by tdunham View Post
Rom Toolbox Lite has an awesome root explorer.
Sent from my SPH-D710 using xda premium
Can't figure out where to go still.
I downloaded Rom Toolbox Light.
Then went to system, then to etc, THEN I get the option between "HOSTS" and the one under it is also "hosts".
They both have similar files in them, "text file, image file, music file, video file, zip file, APK file, script file"
Where do I go from her now? And what do I do?

Can't figure out where to go still.
I downloaded Rom Toolbox Light.
Then went to system, then to etc, THEN I get the option between "HOSTS" and the one under it is also "hosts".
They both have similar files in them, "text file, image file, music file, video file, zip file, APK file, script file"
Where do I go from her now? And what do I do?

Can't figure out where to go still.
I downloaded Rom Toolbox Light.
Then went to system, then to etc, THEN I get the option between "HOSTS" and the one under it is also "hosts".
They both have similar files in them, "text file, image file, music file, video file, zip file, APK file, script file"
Where do I go from her now? And what do I do?

Foye said:
Can't figure out where to go still.
I downloaded Rom Toolbox Light.
Then went to system, then to etc, THEN I get the option between "HOSTS" and the one under it is also "hosts".
They both have similar files in them, "text file, image file, music file, video file, zip file, APK file, script file"
Where do I go from her now? And what do I do?
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Bump some moar? Read some moar?
Seriously though, it's a text file. Just delete it or delete its contents.
Also, I believe using your phone as a hotspot without paying for it is violating your TOS. It's a good way to get kicked off the network.

[Q] Why cant i sign in to google? on my SM-T700

I've reset my device and everything but can't sign in to googleplay/gmail/google! Why? Is it a temporary problem or anything wrong with the device? Can or Will you fix it?*
It *says *that COULD NOT CONNECT TO SERVER and change your connection or whatever! Why is this so? I need it fixed! I can't fiND the answer anywhere
Or is it a location problem?
And ive unrooted my Device now! So no Root methods!
Kindly give me a step to step reply of making it work! Please. Waiting for reply

angerfist962 said:
Hi mate, i had the same problem on my s4 after i bought it... I jsut had to format my phone and everything was fixed
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Thanks!
And the format means to backup and reset device right?!

These problems usually happen because of the wrong hosts file includings so you should delete the hosts file and reboot your device but i am sorry cause you need root. To do it use es file explorer in root explorer mode or any other root explorers you know then switch to the root directory of your phone go to system/etc/ and then you can find a file named hosts.txt there then delete that file and reboot. It should do the trick.

Monstercat007 said:
Thanks!
And the format means to backup and reset device right?!
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yea... in the options there is option to format, in the storage place u know

Rooted....... Now?
Now I've rooted so now tell me someway through which I can delete the hosts file? Ed file Explorer... I know it... but what to do in it? Anger fist...

Thread move to Galaxy Tab S Q&A

Bro i think i gave the whole instruction i attach some pictures you can see how to find that hosts file if you enabled root explorer in es tools section in fast access bar you will be able to delete that file and then reboot. It should do it i had that problem 3 months with my sgs3 and then i find this way and fixed it. GL

My problem is solved ! I deleted host file and I can access my google account
JohnSmit268 said:
These problems usually happen because of the wrong hosts file includings so you should delete the hosts file and reboot your device but i am sorry cause you need root. To do it use es file explorer in root explorer mode or any other root explorers you know then switch to the root directory of your phone go to system/etc/ and then you can find a file named hosts.txt there then delete that file and reboot. It should do the trick.
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My problem is solved ! I deleted host file and I can created/access my google account from my tablet Galaxy Tab S 8,4' Thank You !
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Question LOCKSCREEN OGG FILE LOCATION

Hello I have been trying to look for the lockscreen.ogg file location. It has seemed to changed in Android 12 if I'm not mistaken. It was located in System/Media/UI but it seems that is no longer even there with Android 12. Does anyone have any idea where this is? Thank you!

Try system/product/media

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Try system/product/media
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That is exactly the spot I was looking for. For some reason I cant get root explorer to mount R/W to overwrite the old file. Root Explorer does have SU access as well. Any ideas?

stalls said:
That is exactly the spot I was looking for. For some reason I cant get root explorer to mount R/W to overwrite the old file. Root Explorer does have SU access as well. Any ideas?
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There are one or more Magisk Modules that will make it appear for all intents and purposes that you've overwritten or changed a file. It will do what you need. Because root is systemless, you can't (and shouldn't want to) actually change or delete any system files for real. I don't know the name(s) of the Magisk Modules that will do that, as I haven't had a need, but many users in this section have suggested others use such modules to do something similar to what you want to do.

running "settings list global" on adb shell gave me this location "lock_sound=/product/media/audio/ui/Lock.ogg" I was gonna check on root explorer but forgot im not rooted right now but hopefully that is it.

I just am trying to change the sound when locking the phone.

stalls said:
I just am trying to change the sound when locking the phone.
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Can you rename the stock file to lock.oggbak and then paste the new sound in obviously with the name lock.ogg?

Thebear j koss said:
Can you rename the stock file to lock.oggbak and then paste the new sound in obviously with the name lock.ogg?
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You can not because root explorer is not able to switch to r/w. But I tried anyways and failed

stalls said:
You can not because root explorer is not able to switch to r/w. But I tried anyways and failed
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you have to create a magisk module yourself and replace the file, with the one you want.
google around for a template of a simple magisk module, recreate the directory inside the magisk module where the file you want to replace sits on the phone (system/product/media/audio/ui), drop the new sound file there, zip the magisk module template and flash via magisk manager and do a reboot.
dynamic partitions don´t allow for r/w mounting. replacing the file systemlessly via magisk during bootup is the only way.