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Can we push an adblock host file to /etc/hosts/ if we are running a custom rom? Or is that just an asinine idea that would never work? The HTC browser is my preferred but pop-ups and ads are killing me. This or any other solution to this problem?
mcampos7 said:
Can we push an adblock host file to /etc/hosts/ if we are running a custom rom? Or is that just an asinine idea that would never work? The HTC browser is my preferred but pop-ups and ads are killing me. This or any other solution to this problem?
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Is this coming from an unlocked phone?.. stock phone..
since we are write protected, I think you could prob push it, and it would work until reboot, to which you'd have to do it again.
Unlocked... Newts Rom
So, in theory I could pull an adblock host file from, say a Rom I ran on my DNA or Rezound and flash it using your empty flashable zip. Or are the host files device dependent?
mcampos7 said:
Unlocked... Newts Rom
So, in theory I could pull an adblock host file from, say a Rom I ran on my DNA or Rezound and flash it using your empty flashable zip. Or are the host files device dependent?
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flash away my friend.
it's all blocking the same sites
at worst, you make a nand before hand.
Personally though I use the same hosts file for all my ROMS..
andybones said:
flash away my friend.
it's all blocking the same sites
at worst, you make a nand before hand.
Personally though I use the same hosts file for all my ROMS..
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So flashing would be a more permanent solution to using an app like adblock or adaway?
I'm currently using the latter, but if anyone has a flashable zip which would be more permanent (I'm on unlocked stock ROM), I'd be so appreciative.
Thanks~!
If you have root from an unlocked bootloader and a custom rom with a kernel that does not WP system, yes.
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cyberstraz said:
So flashing would be a more permanent solution to using an app like adblock or adaway?
I'm currently using the latter, but if anyone has a flashable zip which would be more permanent (I'm on unlocked stock ROM), I'd be so appreciative.
Thanks~!
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adaway writes a hosts file to /etc.... what do you think it does lol? you would be doing the exact same thing as flashing a zip but you get updated lists. adblock is the piece of crap one that redirects traffic.
cyberstraz said:
So flashing would be a more permanent solution to using an app like adblock or adaway?
I'm currently using the latter, but if anyone has a flashable zip which would be more permanent (I'm on unlocked stock ROM), I'd be so appreciative.
Thanks~!
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Going to be looking into/working on this today.
123421342 said:
If you have root from an unlocked bootloader and a custom rom with a kernel that does not WP system, yes.
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adaway writes a hosts file to /etc.... what do you think it does lol? you would be doing the exact same thing as flashing a zip but you get updated lists. adblock is the piece of crap one that redirects traffic.
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To answer your question, I was trying to determine whether flashing in recovery bypassed the read-only privileges which seem to be in place.
Why do people feel the need to mock those that only seek to learn?
Edit: I forgot to thank you for clarifying regarding the stock vs custom ROM. I'm not above appreciating input, regardless of how snarkily it was disseminated.
Thank you.
cyberstraz said:
To answer your question, I was trying to determine whether flashing in recovery bypassed the read-only privileges which seem to be in place.
Why do people feel the need to mock those that only seek to learn?
Edit: I forgot to thank you for clarifying regarding the stock vs custom ROM. I'm not above appreciating input, regardless of how snarkily it was disseminated.
Thank you.
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Exactly why I am hesitant to post in this forum. We are in Q&A though, no? If you flash recovery in recovery it bypasses Write Protection. Write protection is only while system is booted (I think, before someone jumps down my throat), but now I'm wondering why it is so stupid to flash a host file? When Devs create a ROM with ad blocking do they not usually include an ad blocking host file, as Andy commented above, rather than an ad blocking app? Correct me if I am wrong.. I know you will.
AND I was totally unaware custom Kernels were available to us... I thought we were waiting for source. The Kernels most be posted under Original Development, cuz they aren't in the Dev section. Nope not there either! Where are these custom Kernels dip**** was talking about?!
cyberstraz said:
To answer your question, I was trying to determine whether flashing in recovery bypassed the read-only privileges which seem to be in place.
Why do people feel the need to mock those that only seek to learn?
Edit: I forgot to thank you for clarifying regarding the stock vs custom ROM. I'm not above appreciating input, regardless of how snarkily it was disseminated.
Thank you.
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Did not mean it like that hence the lol. I believe recovery mode removes write protect.
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No worries. I appreciate the follow up. Cheers
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I've been using this one on several of my devices. Works like a charm. I like it because you don't have to deal with an adblock app. Just flash in recovery. Read thru it, nandroid, and give it a shot!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1916098
mcampos7 said:
Exactly why I am hesitant to post in this forum. We are in Q&A though, no? If you flash recovery in recovery it bypasses Write Protection. Write protection is only while system is booted (I think, before someone jumps down my throat), but now I'm wondering why it is so stupid to flash a host file?
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Well I am running the BoneStock ROM and using root explorer, I simply dropped my 1MB host file in /etc/hosts and it never goes away on reboot. I don't see how that would be any different from using an app or flashing it from the bootloader.
firepacket said:
Well I am running the BoneStock ROM and using root explorer, I simply dropped my 1MB host file in /etc/hosts and it never goes away on reboot. I don't see how that would be any different from using an app or flashing it from the bootloader.
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BoneStock has built in ad blocking, Did you have to install the host file or was it to kill additional sites?
one4thewings said:
BoneStock has built in ad blocking, Did you have to install the host file or was it to kill additional sites?
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With the default install of bonestock I was still getting ads on some pages and in YouTube until I added my custom hosts file
hoof hearted said:
I've been using this one on several of my devices. Works like a charm. I like it because you don't have to deal with an adblock app. Just flash in recovery. Read thru it, nandroid, and give it a shot!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1916098
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If you have the ability to write to system this is a bad idea because you won't get updated definitions ala adaway
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if you guys would be kind enough to hook me up with the missing links I could add them to my hosts file
thank you all
It's so much better without the ads
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123421342 said:
If you have the ability to write to system this is a bad idea because you won't get updated definitions ala adaway
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The cool thing about the motherlist is you can add the hosts link listed there in that thread to AdAway and it will be included with the auto-updates.
Combined, I haven't seen a single ad pop up since installing both. Love it.
sawedust said:
The cool thing about the motherlist is you can add the hosts link listed there in that thread to AdAway and it will be included with the auto-updates.
Combined, I haven't seen a single ad pop up since installing both. Love it.
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I tried adaway and adblock and both had issues with my CM ROM (error messages or permanent icon on notification bar). The only one that worked for me is adfree. It also gets hostfiles on it's own so after first setup you don't have to worry about it.
http://adfree.bigtincan.com/
I root for two reasons: Tethering and ad blocking. I currently can't tether on my AT&T M8. Now I can't get ad blocking working. I have tried adaway and it can't apply the hosts file.
This is the same issue as with the M7. The system is writable, so it can't modify the hosts file. I tried flashing the hosts zip file manually, but that isn't working either. Anyone know of a workaround? If I can't block ads, this thing is going back. I'm starting to wonder why I even bothered unlocking my bootloader.
Update: neither Adaway or Adfree work. They randomly stop blocking ads and cause the phone to restart when you try to apply the hosts file. Adblock Plus does seem to be working well, however. I'd still prefer a hosts file method of blocking, but this seems to be the only solution without s-off.
If your rooted what about xposed framework, there is a really good ad blocking module you can download that works better than ad away etc not sure if you have to be s-off or not I was using it on my One M7, waiting to get the M8
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you need root and atleast adaway to disable advertisments
mushages said:
you need root and atleast adaway to disable advertisments
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I am rooted. Adaway does not work. In fact, it reboots the phone.
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greyhulk said:
I am rooted. Adaway does not work. In fact, it reboots the phone.
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I'm having same problem with adaway so I'm using adblock pro seems to be working ok search for it on xda
Neither will work right now because the system is protected. Kernel module is being worked on which will disable write protect, and then adblockers will work.
M.
mattman83 said:
Neither will work right now because the system is protected. Kernel module is being worked on which will disable write protect, and then adblockers will work.
M.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2701816
I think this might be the answer
As an update: I was having issues with Adblock Plus as well (it stopped working a few times and had to be force closed after completely blocking my internet connection). I finally went here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2327934
And flashed the Adaway hosts through TWRP. It flashed successfully and now all is well. Tested and working all ads are blocked. Does anyone know where I could find a more updated flashable hosts file? That one was from June of last year.
Thanks.
jaythenut said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2701816
I think this might be the answer
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Thanks! That looks a tad risky at this point. I will wait until it's a little more tested. I managed to flash the hosts file manually, so I'm good for now.
greyhulk said:
As an update: I was having issues with Adblock Plus as well (it stopped working a few times and had to be force closed after completely blocking my internet connection). I finally went here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2327934
And flashed the Adaway hosts through TWRP. It flashed successfully and now all is well. Tested and working all ads are blocked. Does anyone know where I could find a more updated flashable hosts file? That one was from June of last year.
Thanks.
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Get it from here (might have to replace the file in your ZIP with this new one)...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1916098
EddyOS said:
Get it from here (might have to replace the file in your ZIP with this new one)...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1916098
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That one doesn't work. It was the first one I tried to flash. It fails to flash in TWRP, at least the version installed on my M8.
I am using xposed module xad and it works great. The one in the xposed app wouldnt install for some reason so downloaded the apk and installed it that way. No more ads.
skoobee said:
I am using xposed module xad and it works great. The one in the xposed app wouldnt install for some reason so downloaded the apk and installed it that way. No more ads.
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Details? First, Xposed is working on the M8? Second, where did you get the manual apk for ad blocking?
greyhulk said:
Details? First, Xposed is working on the M8? Second, where did you get the manual apk for ad blocking?
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Yes xposed works great. As has been posted on a few threads you have to install xposed as a zip from recovery. I googled xad apk and it was one of the first few results that came up.
greyhulk said:
That one doesn't work. It was the first one I tried to flash. It fails to flash in TWRP, at least the version installed on my M8.
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Take the hosts file and replace the one in the ZIP file that you already have
EddyOS said:
Take the hosts file and replace the one in the ZIP file that you already have
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Not a bad suggestion. I may try that.
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AdBlock Plus is working for me. At least for now.
Correctly downloaded from the Amazon App-shop.
Thank you!!
I use adfree on my Verizon m8 and it has been working fine.
http://adfree.bigtincan.com
You do have to be rooted to use.
buddahj said:
I use adfree on my Verizon m8 and it has been working fine.
http://adfree.bigtincan.com
You do have to be rooted to use.
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Adfree seems to work fine at first, but it will cause your phone to reboot when you update it. Unless you have S-off, it will have issues sim linking the host file and writing it.
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greyhulk said:
Adfree seems to work fine at first, but it will cause your phone to reboot when you update it. Unless you have S-off, it will have issues sim linking the host file and writing it.
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I was unaware of that. I've always been s-off while using it.
Hey,
since 14.3.A.0.757 I can't get AdAway to work. It hangs everytime on "activating...".
Does someone have this problem too?
Or does someone know how to fix it?
ponchofiesta said:
Hey,
since 14.3.A.0.757 I can't get AdAway to work. It hangs everytime on "activating...".
Does someone have this problem too?
Or does someone know how to fix it?
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it does on mine.are you properly rooted?
rooted and unlocked bootloader.
I copied the hosts file manually now but it's really annoying.
I have this same issue. Rooted 757 NO unbranded version and CWM from the lord of doom!!!
I stop using adaway once I found THIS. I flash the ZIP in CWM and no need adaway, however you could also replace the host file and use adaway/ adblock if you prefer.
Working for me on rooted 757 NO??
Is superSu working correctly and granting permissions?
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Same issue
Moved to Adblock Plus
i had the same issue. i wasnt even able to connect to wifi because i didnt have any read and write permission on my partition. however, after i flashed this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=51820189&postcount=237 it worked fine.
The same in .681 - AdAway doesn't work, even after installing that R/W-fix.
Any ideas?
Installing the fix didn't work for me either, 757 NO. I think that it only is for 4.3 as it says...
Edit: Now it works, took about 5mins to install.
Hello,
On my h815 adaway don't block ads on xda youtube etc...
Solutions?
Umm, maybe a little more info, a screenshot, something..
Start with, did you enable it?
AdAway is working fine for me. I assume you are rooted? Have to restarted the device since installing AdAway?
I ran into the same issue on adaway 2.3 but with adaway 3.0 its working just fine
Yeah i´am rooted... I use this version, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2190753
On my previous phone (Nexus 6) don´t work too
I am using adfree now and it works Good.
adaway 3.0 is working perfectly on my rooted h812.
I recently rooted, downloaded v3 of adaway but can't click the install button?? Only cancel...
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Make sure you don't have a app like cf lumen running.
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liquidraven said:
I recently rooted, downloaded v3 of adaway but can't click the install button?? Only cancel...
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if you don't have something like cf. lumen (although with root it shouldn't have this issue.) you can adb it. adb install -r apknamehere.apk
you just need the apk and adb in the same folder.
Did you clear the proxy in the Access point settings (Settings => Wireless networks => More => Mobile networks => Access point names) ?
Use the adblocker in ROM Toolbox. It adds localhost redirects to your hosts file so it's much more low-level.
kyle1867 said:
Use the adblocker in ROM Toolbox. It adds localhost redirects to your hosts file so it's much more low-level.
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How do you go about this?
Delete this, apologies.
Stankydanky702 said:
How do you go about this?
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Download the app, go to the adblocker, click block, reboot.
sorry if i'm stating the obvious, but when you installed adaway on the nexus or lg, i assume you went in to the app and clicked 'download files and apply ad blocking' or words to that effect, then reboot?
onfirmed:WORKING me
Guys, this thread is nearly 4 months old
the_scotsman said:
Guys, this thread is nearly 4 months old
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Just to dig it up again. It is working for me.
I'm digging this up as well. Adaway istalls fine, but when trying to turn it on, it fails to save hosts file. root explorer says that system folder has r/w permissions. Any suggestions?
I tried the systemless root method several times.. None of it works.
If my superSU app says I'm rooted, Android pay doesn't work. Only way to get it working again is if I UNROOT using the superSU tool.
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insang-droid said:
I tried the systemless root method several times.. None of it works.
If my superSU app says I'm rooted, Android pay doesn't work. Only way to get it working again is if I UNROOT using the superSU tool.
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Root with the systemless root method, and delete "/su/xbin_bind". Android Pay will work. However, you might break root compatibility with older apps that haven't been updated.
LancerEVA06 said:
Root with the systemless root method, and delete "/su/xbin_bind". Android Pay will work. However, you might break root compatibility with older apps that haven't been updated.
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Can confirm this allowed me to add my CC again, have not yet tried paying yet. I have 2.66 beta, and using AdAway, TiBu, and Greenify. So far no issues.
am I deleting the whole SU folder? or just the XBIN_BIND?
insang-droid said:
am I deleting the whole SU folder? or just the XBIN_BIND?
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Just XBIN_BIND
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yes, mine definitely works.
FYI, greenify breaks it, just having it installed for me (even if disabled)
adaway does not have to though, long as you flash the systemless hosts zip file before installing and applying it