[Q] Adaway does not block ads - One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hey guys, I've installed and applied Adaway on my ATT, rooted M8 but i still get ads in chrome. I've tried Adblock Plus which doesn't work either and actually blocks out my internet connection instead of ads, I've tried moaAB which doesn't help, and I've tried Adfree which has a similar effect of Adblock Plus which blocks my internet instead of ads. I have S-off so does anyone have any idea what to do?

Use a different browser? And put this on the pile of reasons not to use Chrome. ?
Are the ads gone from other apps? Adaway working fine for me. Don't know about chrome specifically tho, as you can guess I don't use it. ?

Which kernel do you use?
the original kernel is write protected, so the changes to the hosts file will be undone.

KJ said:
Use a different browser? And put this on the pile of reasons not to use Chrome. ?
Are the ads gone from other apps? Adaway working fine for me. Don't know about chrome specifically tho, as you can guess I don't use it. ?
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Ads don't appear on Dolphin browser, or at least not that I know of. Idk if it's just my M8 that won't let ad away block ads on chrome or something else but my N5 shows no ads on chrome.
Also, I'm on elementalx kernel

idksomuch said:
Ads don't appear on Dolphin browser, or at least not that I know of. Idk if it's just my M8 that won't let ad away block ads on chrome or something else but my N5 shows no ads on chrome.
Also, I'm on elementalx kernel
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Try disabling bandwidth management in chrome settings. Should fix your issue.
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Hi,
How to disable ads in habbit browser?
Adaway, adblock, adfree i tried and didnt work.
Thank you.

ppgregory said:
Try disabling bandwidth management in chrome settings. Should fix your issue.
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That seemed to haves solved it, thanks!

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Best way to remove ads?

I"m trying adfree but there still seems to be ads getting through. Does anyone know of a good way to get rid of those annoying ads?
polorsport said:
I"m trying adfree but there still seems to be ads getting through. Does anyone know of a good way to get rid of those annoying ads?
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https://market.android.com/details?...DEsImNvbS5iaWd0aW5jYW4uYW5kcm9pZC5hZGZyZWUiXQ..
adfree works perfectly on mine with the latest 4.0.2 rom
None of these work for me anymore. Looks like apps are using there own host servers now
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If a hosts file-based ad blocker isn't working for any ads, then it's probably because your SIM is configured to go through a proxy, which under some configurations will ignore the local hosts file. If you know how to use iptables, you can use that to block ads instead of using the hosts file. Firewalls will block ads even with a proxy service.
Hey, I use adaway on a rooted GN and it works perfectly.
I'm on rooted 4.0.1 using adfree and its working great

[Q] Any Browsers have Ad Blocking capabilities?

I'm using xScope and am not sure if ad blocking exists. Are there any browsers that allow you to block ads? It seems like the ads are really slowing me down.
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I'm using xScope and am not sure if ad blocking exists. Are there any browsers that allow you to block ads? It seems like the ads are really slowing me down.
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You can use the Adblock plus extension for Firefox.
AdFree works for me, and works for in-app ads as well (banners).
Thanks, I'll give them a try.
I see AdFree is for rooted users only so I guess I'll figure out how to root first. Thanks again.
I used to use Adfree on my Nexus One and loved it. Have not rooted my Galaxy yet or I would be running it.

{APP} Adblocker download links official

I'm sure people have noticed Google took down all ad blocking apps from the playstore. This is just link to the Adblock Plus website http://adblockplus.org/releases/adblock-plus-11-for-android-released
EDIT: here's the link for AdAway if it's wanted:.. https://f-droid.org/repository/browse/?fdid=org.adaway
Adblock Plus Re-Launches After Being Pulled from Google Play
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=39372651
Adblocker vs. Adaway...... which is better?
gave it a try, make sure you read the instructions on what to do, b/c u have to ad a proxy also localhost:2020 is the default.
So it worked, but on some pages, it would give me a couldn't make a secure connection... I'm guessing whenever an ad gets blocked.
the youtube app couldn't make a connection either.
uninstalled it for now, gonna wait until they have it more down pat to reinstall
leprophotography said:
Adblocker vs. Adaway...... which is better?
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I prefer AdAway, personally.
leprophotography said:
Adblocker vs. Adaway...... which is better?
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? Personal preference i guess . they all do the same i've used AdAway
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=919040
It's what I've been using for awhile now, seems to do the trick for the most part....
Pardon me for the stupid question but I can't understand what exactly this app does. I mean the browsers block all ads as it is...does it really help with apps as well? I probably never noticed..
I've always used adfree, are these any different?
I prefer Adaway because it's easy to whitelist sites I do want to visit

Adfree or adaway

hey guys...their is adfree and adway...does anyone know difference between either and which one is better....thanks for any help...
Adfree seems to have less issues updating on my Note 3. Both are equally effective, it's just a hosts file editor.
cpufrost said:
Adfree seems to have less issues updating on my Note 3. Both are equally effective, it's just a hosts file editor.
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I've tried adaway a bunch of times on my phone, running various roms. I could never get it to work right. Sorta just hangs there when it says applying updates.
That said, I haven't tried the adfree but adblock works perfect.
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I've tried adaway a bunch of times on my phone, running various roms. I could never get it to work right. Sorta just hangs there when it says applying updates.
That said, I haven't tried the adfree but adblock works perfect.
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Yes this is typical and requires multiple tries to get it right. It can be a PITA if you have to revert back to stock hosts frequently, for example.
Adfree does not have this issue.
IIRC Adblock is a Firefox extension that only works on Firefox. Ads will still appear everywhere else.
Another benefit of using the hosts method is tethering. Since connected devices are using the phone for DNS lookups, ads will not appear on those devices as well!
Never had a problem with adaway. Works like a Charm, but I also Use a DNS changer App
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AdAway is open source, so it's the better option for transparency especially for a root app. I switched from AdFree over a year ago for this reason and because the AdFree developer refused to post ChangeLogs for updates (I HATE that).
Zero issues with AdAway either.

[HELP][ADBLOCK][CHROME_BETA] How To Enable Adblock On Chrome Browser In Android

Hello Dear XDA Users, I Was A Fan Of Firefox Since It First Release, But I Was Surfing On The Web And I Found An App Called "Chromer" That Force Apps To Use Chrome Custom Tabs Which They Load Very Swift, But The Only Problem Of Chrome Is Ads.
Finally, Is There A Way To Remove Ads In Chrome Browser?
Thanks In Advance...
@dr.harsh @zuziemanis @FLooDW Help !!!
KechDroid said:
@FLooDW Help !!!
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I don't use Chrome so I can't say but did you try AdAway app? (HERE)
FLooDW said:
I don't use Chrome so I can't say but did you try AdAway app? (HERE)
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Yep I Use it, it just block ads in apps...
124 Views And 1 Reply, Please Users, Help Me...
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I Still Need Help, @dr.harsh @javvadi @MaHo_66 @Dj Kavas @AholicCert
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I Still Need Help, @dr.harsh @javvadi @MaHo_66 @Dj Kavas @AholicCert
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All add blocking extensions will block ads from most known sources but not the newly arrived hybrid ones.
Its like antivirus definition database that has to be updated continuously as the new on arrives.
I'm using Adblock Browser. Nothing can be stopped but we can minimize.
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I Still Need Help, @dr.harsh @javvadi @MaHo_66 @Dj Kavas @AholicCert
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I am using UC Browser which blocks almost maximum of ads.Using Chrome rarely
KechDroid said:
Hello Dear XDA Users, I Was A Fan Of Firefox Since It First Release, But I Was Surfing On The Web And I Found An App Called "Chromer" That Force Apps To Use Chrome Custom Tabs Which They Load Very Swift, But The Only Problem Of Chrome Is Ads.
Finally, Is There A Way To Remove Ads In Chrome Browser?
Thanks In Advance...
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download adaway xposed module and also adblock .
update their definition
use adblock browser
fizzingbees said:
download adaway xposed module and also adblock .
update their definition
use adblock browser
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I Don't Wanna Use Adblock Browser Just Chrome...
KechDroid said:
I Don't Wanna Use Adblock Browser Just Chrome...
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well then just download and use adblock and adaway modules.
that way you can minimise adv. not completely stop them.
also note chrome can give you these pesky popup sites claiming your device is infected and start vibrating your phone .
if you use adblock browser you can save yourself from these intrusive websites
fizzingbees said:
well then just download and use adblock and adaway modules.
that way you can minimise adv. not completely stop them.
also note chrome can give you these pesky popup sites claiming your device is infected and start vibrating your phone .
if you use adblock browser you can save yourself from these intrusive websites
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I Will Live With Those Annoying Ads, But I'm Now Using Firefox As My Daily Driver With ublock Extension, It Blocks All Ads, But Still Using Chrome Custom Tabs For Opening External Links Fastly...

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