I need ads on my phone, so I try to delete hosts file in system/etc/hosts, but it doesn't work, ads still blocked.
Does any one know how to disable ads-blocking? I am using HD2 android build.
oxbull said:
I need ads on my phone, so I try to delete hosts file in system/etc/hosts, but it doesn't work, ads still blocked.
Does any one know how to disable ads-blocking? I am using HD2 android build.
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Are the ads blocked from the build itself?
Go and ask/read in the Build thread.
I seriously doubt someone would want ads, so it might be a bit hard for you.
Adfree completely blocks some of my videos, so I am wondering if there is a way to use the adblock plus list to the atrix.
Yes, I mean adblock plus on the desktop.
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Give ROM toolbox's built-in adblocker a try. I have no issues with it. If it's not enough for you:
Basic adblocking uses a list of host URLs to deny or nullify or whatever. Google around for the location of the hosts file on your computer and your phone and consolidate blocked URLs.
Xposed hosts blocker.
This app blocks host names of advertising, malware, spam, phone-home etc sites. You could import "hosts"-files by given urls.
With this app you have no more to alter the /etc/hosts file on the system partition, which was also a problem on some devices (eg Nexus 7) because changes where reverted after reboot.
Technical:
Name resolution request are answered with "No address associated with the hostname". This is even better than a common hosts file with redirects to 127.0.0.1, because no connection attemp follows. For logging of hostnames is no tcpdump needed!
Browser:
If you want to block content of websites, you have to use a browser app which does not tunnels everything through a proxy! This is because the proxy does also the name resolution. Negative examples I found: Google Chrome does not work.
UPDATE: XDA described how to use Chrome: DNS-based Ad Blockers are broken on latest Chrome versions, so here’s a fix
I'm using Dolphin with Jetpack, which works fine for me. Some more info in post #47. Opera Mobile Classic works also, see post #389
If you want to use Firefox you need Network Preferences Add-on, see hint of @ag43 here: post #297 - OR just open website "about:config" and delete content of "[network.]proxy.http", see hint of @TheClownDE here: post #483
This app will NOT be release in the Play Store because of Google's policy. Other apps like AdAway or AdFree where removed in the past... But you could anyway donate in the Play Store and/or on my website.
Limitiation:
No support of native querying binaries.
Donation:
You support this app!
Some hosts file import/export/sharing options
Logging of not denied host names
Blacklist/Whitelist/Patterns (Regex)
Timed download: 150 minutes after reboot, then every 4 days
Permissions:
RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED: set timer for download
ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE: download only via W-Lan
INTERNET: downloading of files
WAKE_LOCK: don't sleep while dl/import
EXTERNAL_STORAGE: export/import files
This app connects only to the websites you see for downloading hosts files!
Important:
This app needs the Xposed Framework. The framework requires root access for installation. Don't forget to enable the module in Xposed. You can grab it here: Xposed Installer
Website: http://tinyurl.com/qg27xkr
Play Store: <not available>
Xposed Repository: http://tinyurl.com/qgmz3sh
Changelog: http://tinyurl.com/net7rdh
Why this app? Common method modifying /etc/hosts file does not work in all cases
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defim said:
Xposed hosts blocker.
Why this app? Common method modifying /etc/hosts file does not work in all cases
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So, whats the difference between this and AdAway ?
So your adblocker app got ads? I'll need to donate in order to remove the ad?
That sounds funny
theknut said:
So your adblocker app got ads? I'll need to donate in order to remove the ad?
That sounds funny
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Hehe, if you want is say this way, Yes.
If you look at the screenshot with logfiles, you could see FolderSync, Feed+ and Smart AppLock. They all are pro/donate/premium versions...
And I think it is okay to get more features which are not really needed, but nice
yanleites said:
So, whats the difference between this and AdAway ?
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Quote of a part of the OP
defim said:
With this app you have no more to alter the /etc/hosts file on the system partition, which was also a problem on some devices (eg Nexus 7) because changes where reverted after reboot.
Technical:
Name resolution request are answered with "No address associated with the hostname". This is even better than a common hosts file with redirects to 127.0.0.1, because no connection attemp follows. For logging of hostnames is no tcpdump needed!
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How about GB support @defim ?
Opening settings seem to crash the app
Tryin to get into settings gets me a FC. Also weren't the adblocker removed also from xposed few weeks back as the dev said something like it's going against the devs, practically taking a possibility to earn any money for their free apps?
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AssToast said:
Opening settings seem to crash the app
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Can you catch a error in logcat?
swat4samp said:
How about GB support @defim ?
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I'll check that later, have to reflash my device for that. At the moment i'm improving some apps and finishing another new...
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Tryin to get into settings gets me a FC. Also weren't the adblocker removed also from xposed few weeks back as the dev said something like it's going against the devs, practically taking a possibility to earn any money for their free apps?
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Have you a logcat of the fc?
In fact this is not a add-blocker, it blocks hostnames. And as you can see on the screenshot at the OP, in my case most of them are tracking sites
Btw, my 1st app had admob included. Was a big §%"$, not got any cent by it because no one touches adds...
Another thoughts: All "free" apps should be removed from Play Store, because nobody gets non-free ones
defim said:
Have you a logcat of the fc?
In fact this is not a add-blocker, it blocks hostnames. And as you can see on the screenshot at the OP, in my case most of them are tracking sites
Btw, my 1st app had admob included. Was a big §%"$, not got any cent by it because no one touches adds...
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Buddy don't get me wrong I do not wanna start even to argue about it. I was in adds in marketing in my previous job. And my stance is to allow ad blockers as to in my case it's beneficial to the company with the ads as well. I never ever bought anything cuz or from an ad..they loose money if I click basically.... But this is a discussion for somewhere else.
Just wanted to give you a headsup that this might be an issue so you might get ready for some explanations.
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@PAGOT: Thanks, FC fixed. It appeared only in english version because of malformed strings.xml - did not show in with my language settings.
Adblocker: Yea, another place would be better to discuss. As i used modified /etc/hosts before, this app makes depending add/tracker/malwar etc companies no difference.
The app on xposed was removed by the developer itself, because he decided it so
Is there a way to add host sources to the main screen? (so I can update them by pressing them)
I've found a way to add the lists from sources but it doesn't save them so I have to copy the link and updating it this way make it very laborious.
@Blizzard22: Soon
Is rover.ebay blocked? Some host files block that site and it breaks important ebay email links.
If you are blocking anything rover.eBay please remove
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When the unbelovedhosts module is active you cannot start the official chromecast app. It constantly force closes on starting it.
Looks good no issues yet please could you add the mother of all adblocking host to your list thanks in advance
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@defim
I tried the app and its pretty cool! But somehow the website I'm visiting with firefox are not listed in the log, why? Btw.
would be possible to add IPs / hosts directly from the log to the blacklist? Or at least to make it copy & paste-able.
It doesnt work for me. Adaway also stopped working for me sometime ago... Dunno why.
Good morning .
Sorry for my ignorant question.
I installed ad block plus and its browser aswell to my note 2 phone.
And changed the proxy to local host and port ro 2020.
Still getting ads inside apps and in you tube.
Please help . Or do I have to install some other apps to block ads.
My phone is not rooted.
Thank you.
Sreviz said:
Good morning .
Sorry for my ignorant question.
I installed ad block plus and its browser aswell to my note 2 phone.
And changed the proxy to local host and port ro 2020.
Still getting ads inside apps and in you tube.
Please help . Or do I have to install some other apps to block ads.
My phone is not rooted.
Thank you.
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Check my thread here. AdBlock Plus does block most ads, but not all. Ensure you have followed everything according to the setup instructions. Maybe try using Adguard as an alternative ad-blocker.
None of those adblockers will block ads on Youtube for non-rooted devices.
Is there any apps we can install or something else we can do ? I am seeing a add every 3 posts from something.. rather freaking annoying.. oh ya Unrooted phone..
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umx said:
Is there any apps we can install or something else we can do ? I am seeing a add every 3 posts from something.. rather freaking annoying.. oh ya Unrooted phone..
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I don't think so you can as they are providing you free service so defiantly they are going place some ads to generate revenue... so Just ignore those ads
umx said:
Is there any apps we can install or something else we can do ? I am seeing a add every 3 posts from something.. rather freaking annoying.. oh ya Unrooted phone..
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There's an App that does just what you're asking for. Search Google Play for it.
iPollesion said:
There's an App that does just what you're asking for. Search Google Play for it.
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been nice if you left the name of it lol
umx said:
Is there any apps we can install or something else we can do ? I am seeing a add every 3 posts from something.. rather freaking annoying.. oh ya Unrooted phone..
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You can use something like adhell3 or adguard to block ads.. Adhell3 uses knox to block the advertisements and adguard would use a dummy (in other words internal) VPN connection. Adguard is not a free product and has to be running in the background. Adhell3 does not have to be running in the background, it's just a front end configuration app for knox. Also it is free, but you do have to compile the APK with android studio (which is easy to do).
Still any form of adblocking would only work if the advertisements come from a domain other then what instagram primarily uses.. For example:
Code:
The example assumes that www.somedomain.com is what the app would use for
it's main features.
dns level adblocking would not work for something like this because
blocking somedomain.com would prevent you from using the app:
[INDENT]www.somedomain.com
www.somedomain.com/sponsoredad/adlinkhere[/INDENT]
but dns level blocking would work for something like this because the
advertisement comes from another domain other then what the app uses uses:
[INDENT]www.somedomain.com
www.someotherdomain.com/sponsoredad/adlinkhere[/INDENT]
Another possibility is someone makes a modified APK to remove the sponsored advertisement references (assuming that is possible). I know someone made a modified facebook app that removed some of the inapp advertisements, I am not sure if a modified version of instagram was ever released... If there is you might find it on the forum here, there is a topic on XDA specifically for android apps.
That's really about the only real options we have (outside of not using instagram at all).
Thanks Scott. I'm actually on a LG v40 thinq now but I'll check out the asgaurd app. Thanks