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...
PAGOT said:
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 §%"$, not got any cent by it because no one touches adds...
Another thoughts: All "free" apps should be removed from Play Store, because nobody gets non-free ones
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Have you a logcat of the fc?
In fact this is not a add-blocker, it blocks hostnames. And as you can see on the screenshot at the OP, in my case most of them are tracking sites
Btw, my 1st app had admob included. Was a big §%"$, not got any cent by it because no one touches adds...
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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.
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Run only the apps you want at system start.
With this app modul you could prevent selected apps of running on system startup. Only apps with the permission BOOT_COMPLETED are shown in the list. System apps are marked with an exclamation mark.
To restrict system apps you have to donate. ReceiverStop accepts this donate key too!
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
Donation:
No self-promotion in the app.
System apps could also be selected
You support this app and further development!
Website: http://tinyurl.com/p2lsmou
Play Store: http://tinyurl.com/nfd3ftm
Xposed Repository: http://tinyurl.com/ogfq3t7
Changelog: http://tinyurl.com/k75vfbv
My personal intension to create this app:
IMHO the best way to prevent apps from beeing executed at sytsem startup is with Xposed - and there was now module/app available. So i created one
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Description for non-developers:
Each app with permission "android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED" is placed in a (Windows slang) "startup folder". For my 200 installed apps that are about 33%. On system boot every of these apps gets started. Possible options:
app shows a notification
app starts a (hidden) service in background
app exits again (eg user has set an option)
If you disable an app in the BootManager it does not get that event and is not started at next system boot.
ReceiverStop
An app still starts at system boot? Android has many other events which could start an app!
Example: Skype has the permission "android.permission.MOUNT_UNMOUNT_FILESYSTEMS". This means, (again Windows slang) if you insert a DVD into you drive, "autorun" is executed and starts Skype.
Note: As your sd-card is mostly always inserted, this could be used to start apps at system boot....
Other triggers are: A BlueTooth device (dis-)connect, connection type changes (2g/3g/wlan) or power adapter is (un-)plugged.
All these could be restriced with my other app "ReceiverStop". Be carefull and do not disable the wrong.
Btw, ReceiverStop accepts also the donate key of BootManager.
defim said:
Run only the apps you want at system start.
Homepage: http://tinyurl.com/p2lsmou
Play Store: http://tinyurl.com/nfd3ftm
Xposed Repository: http://tinyurl.com/ogfq3t7
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First, your tinyurl links are broken for me...
Direct links:
http://bootmanager.apk.defim.de/
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.defim.apk.bootmanager
Then I think minimal informations (and screen shot) about application would be preferable in this thread.
Not just the link that redirects to homepage or Play Store...
Hi Defim,
Thank you for this module This is a good job
Why not other languages ? Just German & English ?
I would like the French, please, if possible
There's not much to say
All links are working, except www.xposed.info which is down. Maybe you ask here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1574401
defim said:
There's not much to say
All links are working, except www.xposed.info which is down. Maybe you ask here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1574401
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Actually I gave direct links and give my opinion on the lightness of your thread!
About broken links for some, screenshot, xposed module link, minimal information and english language,.. it's your application and it is you who see
Steph310 said:
About broken links for some, screenshot, xposed module link, minimal information and english language
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I created this thread, because Xposed entry requires one. What's about the things you list?
defim said:
I created this thread, because Xposed entry requires one. What's about the things you list?
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System app requires donation
At list provide here in xda for experimental basis.
So we can check and give you reviews.
Also provide change logs here.
sent from my GT-N7100. Press thanks if I helped..
There is yet in-app changelog and on both other sites. I do not really want to update a 4th place. -> i places only links to 1st post
You should post change log here also, so every mate can know what changes made in new version instead of opening every time that site.
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MBariya said:
.. post change log here also, ... instead of opening every time that site.
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No changelog here. You have alway to click somewhere, either to open this thread or play store or xposed repository...
Simplest way: use playstore which shows changelog on update
Found that system apps are removed in 1.0.2 version but they are available in 1.0.0
Donation switch also not working or directing to payment method.
sent from my GT-N7100. Press thanks if I helped..
I seems that it doesn't work at all.
I have adaway, go backup, audiomanager, gnotes, pulse,skype they all loaded at the boot time.
If defim tried using the code that was pulled from XPrivacy very early on it's not going to be sufficient. One of the main reason the code was pulled was that apps were still triggering.
Autostarts is an alternative and it is available at f-droid.org
Changelog is now only available on this site, updating 5 places takes much more time than writing java. http://tinyurl.com/k75vfbv (english translation will there be soon)
MBariya said:
Found that system apps are removed in 1.0.2 version but they are available in 1.0.0
Donation switch also not working or directing to payment method.
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Se "about". Switch has no action, to not annoy people if touching it accidentally. System apps were available in 1.0.0, but only shows a msgbox -> annoying too
henrik.dk said:
I seems that it doesn't work at all.
I have adaway, go backup, audiomanager, gnotes, pulse,skype they all loaded at the boot time.
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Please check logfile:
Code:
cat /data/xposed/debug.log | grep BootManager
Thera are many triggers which could start an app, like connection-changes. e.g. the app com.mobidia.android.mdm has even not onboot-trigger, but stars always. Next app will be for disabling such events...
famewolf said:
If defim tried using the code that was pulled from XPrivacy very early on it's not going to be sufficient. One of the main reason the code was pulled was that apps were still triggering.
Autostarts is an alternative and it is available at f-droid.org
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Take a look on the about menu...
I think to prevent apps to start, xposed is the best way!
thanks. I checked the debug.log it does indicate that bootmanager does try to reject.
Would you please just investigate why skype/audio manager still load after boot?
the app I listed is quite common apps.
defim said:
Changelog is now only available on this site, updating 5 places takes much more time than writing java. http://tinyurl.com/k75vfbv (english translation will there be soon)
Se "about". Switch has no action, to not annoy people if touching it accidentally. System apps were available in 1.0.0, but only shows a msgbox -> annoying too
Please check logfile:
Code:
cat /data/xposed/debug.log | grep BootManager
Thera are many triggers which could start an app, like connection-changes. e.g. the app com.mobidia.android.mdm has even not onboot-trigger, but stars always. Next app will be for disabling such events...
Take a look on the about menu...
I think to prevent apps to start, xposed is the best way!
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henrik.dk said:
Would you please just investigate why skype/audio manager still load after boot?
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Skype uses the "MEDIA_MOUNTED" action, that should the cause why the app is executed. The action is triggered if a sdcard is inserted/detected,even on boot.
@defim, it's too early to make a paid version, don't you? I think that at the beginning it's better to give it free, having more testers for your new module than this way.
For example, I don't know if you are going to mantain this apk, so I prefer to wait some time before paying for it (and also others).
What do you think?
And also keep in mind that there are a lot of others apk that make the same without paying (autorun...). Anyway, it´s your decision dev
thanks for the info. what the hell with skype to start auto when sd card is inserted.
defim said:
Skype uses the "MEDIA_MOUNTED" action, that should the cause why the app is executed. The action is triggered if a sdcard is inserted/detected,even on boot.
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agree with you.
Just could not find the autorun you talked about.
crispi7 said:
@defim, it's too early to make a paid version, don't you? I think that at the beginning it's better to give it free, having more testers for your new module than this way.
For example, I don't know if you are going to mantain this apk, so I prefer to wait some time before paying for it (and also others).
What do you think?
And also keep in mind that there are a lot of others apk that make the same without paying (autorun...). Anyway, it´s your decision dev
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crispi7 said:
@defim, it's too early to make a paid version, don't you? I think that at the beginning it's better to give it free, having more testers for your new module than this way.
For example, I don't know if you are going to mantain this apk, so I prefer to wait some time before paying for it (and also others).
What do you think?
And also keep in mind that there are a lot of others apk that make the same without paying (autorun...). Anyway, it´s your decision dev
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Maybe it' no clear, so i will clarify that i really prefer your module. I have uninstalled the other app because i prefer free source.
Please keep it up
Everyone will complain if at a specific point some featurs of an app will be restricted. So it is better to have it from the beginning. Beside that, you could "test" the modul as long as you want for free
If I maintain my apps until eternity could noone tell you. But you could take look at the changelog of other apps by me, eg FreetzMobil (http://tinyurl.com/ktzhcl3)
Handling of broadcasts like the "MEDIA_MOUNTED" are work in progress
PeerBlock is now available in the Google Play Store! https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.peerblock_new
For anyone who is having the first version of PeerBlock For Android, I lost my certificate key by accident and was not able to update the first one I've uploaded.
Please install this version if you want it more updated with a lot of bug fixes.
Some features might not work yet as it's still Work in Progress but the basic functionality is working.
PeerBlock For Android lets you control who your phone 'talks to' on the Internet.
By selecting appropriate lists of 'known bad' computers, you can block communication with advertising or spyware oriented servers,
computers monitoring your p2p activities, computers which have been 'hacked', even entire countries!
They can't get in to your phone, and your phone won't try to send them anything either.
And best of all, it's free!
Keep in mind that I'm not a member of the PeerBlock team, I just wanted PeerBlock for phone
You're able to grab the lists from iblocklist.com so you can start blocking those evil hosts
To add lists to PeerBlock create a new directory in the root of the sdcard (not external sdcard)
Called 'PeerBlockLists' here should be all the text files
Everytime you added a new/updated list to your PeerBlockLists please press the 'Rebuild cache blocklist' and reboot so that new hosts can be blocked
Running a Firewall? or no internet ?
Be sure you enable Input Chains and WiFi rules for PeerBlock for Android even if PeerBlock for Android does not use the internet or WiFi.
The internet permission is being used to inter process communication with the apps and service to see if a connection should be allowed or blocked.
WARNING:
Root is required for XPosed to be installed
Use at your own risk!
WORK IN PROGRESS. WILL EAT YOUR CAT.
Features:
Block million of hosts (upto billions)
Add unlimited amount of block lists
Allow HTTP/HTTPS Traffic when PeerBlock is enabled, this will make a security hole though so better if u keep it off
Block All Traffic (Paranoid Mode) every single application in android will not have internet
Block DNS - Block DNS Requests
Block the 'Ad' Keyword in host names to give a better success rate for blocking ad's
Have a history list of every application that connected to a host
Block a hostname/subnet/ip address from the history
No internet leaks at startup!
Show a notification when a connection is being blocked.
Show a notification when a new connection is being established.
If people wonder if this also works for the Galaxy Note3... yes it does I'm having one myself
How To use
1. Install XPosed Framework
2. Install PeerBlock For Android
3. Create a directory in the sdcard called "PeerBlock"
3. Create a directory in the PeerBlock directory a directory called called "PeerBlockLists"
4. Go into XPosed Framework Installer and enable "PeerBlock For Android"
5. Reboot your device
6. Now go to the website iblocklist.com
7. Take any list you wish for example, http://www.iblocklist.com/list.php?list=bt_ads
8. Press the Update button to download the list (or copy the Update URL into your browser to download it)
9. Now simply copy/paste the .txt file into the sdcard in the folder PeerBlockLists
10. Go to the main menu and hit the "Rebuild cache blocklist" button
11. Reboot your device and enjoy
New features in 1.04:
PeerBlock For Android is now using a Service to have it more stable and if the service is not running no app can communicate with the outside world.
More stability
Re-designed UI
Strange behaviour is fixed which people noticed
Quite a few bug fixes which people reported
Fixed most app crashes
Designed my own database format
Less format errors in rebuilding the cache list
@DragonHunt3r can we get gingerbread support plz?
It seems old problems still there : block ad hosts button still unchecked for example.
I cannot add a list thé button does nothing ?
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Wow this looks huge many thanks! Does anyone know if this plays nice with AdAway installed or should this be a direct replacement for AdAway?
lmike6453 said:
Wow this looks huge many thanks! Does anyone know if this plays nice with AdAway installed or should this be a direct replacement for AdAway?
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You can replace AdAway with this or keep it side by side, it's your call really as AdAway is using the Hosts file and PeerBlock For Android is not using the hosts file
bournaze said:
It seems old problems still there : block ad hosts button still unchecked for example.
I cannot add a list thé button does nothing ?
Sent from my SM-N9005 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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Same here, and if I select the 'Rebuild cache blocklist', all it seems to do is lock up the program.
Also, no mention on the YOLO test server being removed or not.
Hey there! What's happened? no play store, no apk, no xposed repo... no nothing... ?!
Conte Mascetti said:
Hey there! What's happened? no play store, no apk, no xposed repo... no nothing... ?!
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Does anyone know of an alternative app to peerblock?
Since we just get ignored by the developer, and mysterious connections are constantly being made from the program.
xT29c said:
Does anyone know of an alternative app to peerblock?
Since we just get ignored by the developer, and mysterious connections are constantly being made from the program.
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alt for PeerBlock - UnbelovedHosts
yespda2 said:
alt for PeerBlock - UnbelovedHosts
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Thanks! I'll be using that until/if PeerBlock gets officially released to android.
Lost a user dragonhunter.
Welcome Back
DragonHunt3r said:
PeerBlock is now available in the Google Play Store! https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.peerblock_new
For anyone who is having the first version of PeerBlock For Android, I lost my certificate key by accident and was not able to update the first one I've uploaded.
Please install this version if you want it more updated with a lot of bug fixes.
Some features might not work yet as it's still Work in Progress but the basic functionality is working.
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Hi Friend, where have you been? Long time no see on xda....I must say you were missed I know many fellas were disturbed with your app....so much so that they got old thread locked....but if it gives you any satisfaction I have been always using your app....though I missed your to do list....which I am sure now that you are back.....you can work upon
HTML:
Todo's
Check if UDP is getting blocked
Remove space used by Ad's
Add MAC-Address filter white/black lists
Show notifications (if enabled)
Making the Ip Range check multi-core
Create a blacklist/whitelist for apps to allow internet
Blocklist updater/downloader
Create a whitelist for hosts/Ip Addresses
Root-Mode with IpTables (I will not remove XPosed from the project)
Remove host from blocked hosts
A popup window which shows allow/deny for establishing a connection
that YOLO problem is yes definitely there...can you please remove....though I understand that your app wasn't using any permission even if it would I had DMZs (double checks) in place to get rid of any unwanted outgoing requests....even for PeerBlock....anyways back to the point....Your to do list was great....you should complete that :good:
Also, ask forum moderator to unlock that original thread as you are back in business
can you please post the link?
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Hi Friend, where have you been? Long time no see on xda....I must say you were missed I know many fellas were disturbed with your app....so much so that they got old thread locked....but if it gives you any satisfaction I have been always using your app....though I missed your to do list....which I am sure now that you are back.....you can work upon
......
Also, ask forum moderator to unlock that original thread as you are back in business
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wow, could you cuddle Dragonhunter's balls any tighter?
No more dots in password fields.
Annoyed not seeing what you are typing? Try this module!
This app has no user interface. Enable it in Xposed - reboot - done.
IMPORTANT
Xposed needs root access for installation
Website: http://tinyurl.com/nq32zze
Play Store: http://tinyurl.com/m5xvh2t
Xposed Repository: http://tinyurl.com/mbox2xf
APK download: http://tinyurl.com/mzert7f
Why this app? Huge thumbs!
FIRST!!!:silly:Great module thx
Good works :good:
I'm seriously having trouble deciding if this module is a joke or not.
It will be better to see nothing. No dots, no numbers...
@menfisher: Intension was to make it easier to enter passwords, so if nothing is visible it does not help me
defim said:
No more dots in password fields.
Annoyed not seeing what you are typing? Try this module!
This app has no user interface. Enable it in Xposed - reboot - done.
IMPORTANT
Xposed needs root access for installation
Website: http://tinyurl.com/nq32zze
Play Store: http://tinyurl.com/m5xvh2t
Xposed Repository: http://tinyurl.com/mbox2xf
Why this app? Huge thumbs!
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Hey great module, but it does not work on the web browser (I am using dolphin browser). If a website requires a passwords, its all dots.
Here is my phone specs
Samsung Galaxy S3 SGH-I747M Running Liquid Smooth 3.1 Official Android 4.4.4
Xposed Framework Version is 2.6.1
If you need anything, just quote me
@xXFl4sh: Yes, it patches only Android itself. To change a browser, any browser app has to be patches itself...
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@xXFl4sh: Yes, it patches only Android itself. To change a browser, any browser app has to be patches itself...
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Can you patch Chrome?
I think most people use this browser.
Thanks
Ja_som said:
Can you patch Chrome?
I think most people use this browser.
Thanks
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No, dont need it I'm using Dolphin
tell me if there's a widget
Tell me if there is any widget available with this xposed module for easy operation and more user friendly..
if there's not i hope you implement in further updates.
Any way it's nice concept Best wishes for updates.....
And thanks again for this module.
daksh143 said:
Tell me if there is any widget available with this xposed module for easy operation and more user friendly..
if there's not i hope you implement in further updates.
Any way it's nice concept Best wishes for updates.....
And thanks again for this module.
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No extensions are planned. I did this module because on my tiny 3,7" device where i'm developing apps it is hard for me to hit the correctly letter and i have to retype to many times passwords
Does this reveal pwd text in fields where it was previously entered...for example, in stock email app settings...or just for newly typed ones?
colopedo said:
Does this reveal pwd text in fields where it was previously entered...for example, in stock email app settings...or just for newly typed ones?
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All "TextViews" with "password" type, should be over 99%. (Formulars in webbrowsers are no Android TextViews)
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I wanted to use this to recover a password but it doesn't work on marshmallow.
Why isn't this being updated?
Should still work for 99% of the apps except these which use an own way to show the asterisks
This module literally saved my life. Works perfectly on apps! Thank you sir
This is the reborn version of Adblocker, which helps you block advertisements from various Ad-Network.
It can block advertisements in many aspects according to a pre-loaded-list, such as activities, views, hosts-based, webview-based, receivers and many many more.
It does not affect system hosts file, and does not conflict with it either. It also has whitelist feature so you can easily control it. You can also use it along with AdAway or other adblockers to extend its power, especially built-in app ads.
This module is being actively developed, and I will update it about every ten days. If you have any issues or want to contribute to the project, feel free to contact me via Github or XDA.
MOD EDIT
Numerous reports from users of certain devices that this module can disable things, cause erratic behaviour and other issues, have been reported.
Specifically, most of these seem to be related to users of Xiaomi's Mi-line of devices. In the case of these devices, the module can cause behaviour such as stopping the launcher and removing some options from settings, making the module difficult to remove.
Proceed with your own caution, and preferably a backup to restore if you encounter such erratic behaviours. This will also be posted in the OP of the thread.
There are varying alternatives that work well. This module has also NOT been updated at all lately, and it's recommended that users seek alternatives.
Download:
http://repo.xposed.info/module/com.aviraxp.adblocker.continued
Features:
- Activityies Block
- Views Block
- Hosts Block (Not affect system hosts file)
- WebView Block
- Services Block
- Receivers Block
- .............
Principle of Work:
I hook some fundamental classes and methods of Android system, check if they are included in a pre-loaded-list (maintained by me), and break the calling of these classes and methods if included. There might be some false positives so feel free to contact me.
FAQs:
- How does it work compared to AdAway and MinMinGuard?
AdAway modifies system hosts file to redirect some ad servers to local host, thus prevent from accessing them. MinMinGuard blocks some prebuilt app Ad providers from taking effect. My application have both of their features, and extends by blocking services and receivers.
- Where is the hosts' source?
Now, it covers Dan Pollock's hosts and some app specific blocking hosts. I am searching for good sources which is simple and effective. If you have some suggestions, feel free to let me know.
- Why does not it take effects to some browsers?
The reason is basically the same as unbeloved hosts. Some browsers have their own network solutions which conflict with the normal handling method. But for browsers which simply use original WebView loading method it works well.
- There are some false positives!
Contact me via Github or here. You can also use the whitelist feature. For element whitelist, just enable debug logging, find the element(activities, hosts, views...) according to a 'block success' line, and add them to the whitelist. Each element takes one line.
- I need to view ads for some reason.
Use the whitelist feature. However, some apps uses Android System WebView as an elements loader, so you should whitelist it too. But this will ramp down the power of blocking. I am working on a better whitelist feature.
- I want to donate to you for your work.
Use the PayPal donation option:https://www.paypal.me/wanghan1995315. But it will not make any difference or be a privilege for you. There is no such thing as advanced support.
- How can I contribute to you if I found something useful (hosts, Ad SDKs)?
I am working on a block list repo on Github. Feel free to open a pull request.
XDA:DevDB Information
AdBlocker Reborn, Xposed for all devices (see above for details)
Contributors
aviraxp
Source Code: https://github.com/aviraxp/AdBlocker_Reborn
Xposed Package Name: com.aviraxp.adblocker.continued
Version Information
Status: Stable
Current Stable Version: 1.5.1
Stable Release Date: 2017-03-13
Created 2017-02-11
Last Updated 2017-04-18
CHANGE LOG:
1.1.1:
- Fix an incremental bug which causes many false positives
- Add system apps protection
- Add shortcut block (all credits to apsun)
- Various Fixes
1.1:
- Add more builtin hosts
- Replace regular expression with Easylist rules to improve performance
- Tweak default preferences (Hiding is disabled and WebView Block is enabled)
- Introduce element whitelist
- Implement system framework apps protection
- Various fixes
1.0.2:
- Implement aggressive block toggle
- Add XDA link and PayPal donation
- Improve blocking effect by importing blacklist from AdScanner
- Address more false positives
Works flawlessly. Had some issues with MinMinGuard. I am currently using AdAway+Adblocker Reborn. Everything is perfect.
Version 1.0.2 has been updated. If you meet any issues feel free to contact me.
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works perfect atm,thanks
works as expected. great
Thank you for your work. Could anyone confirm if this module impact (negatively) battery duration ?
IgorMarinho said:
Thank you for your work. Could anyone confirm if this module impact (negatively) battery duration ?
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From my personal experience, it does not have any evident effect on battery. But to be honest, every exposed module will affect battery since the phone now has more work to do, which is implemented by the module. I will keep the battery consumption as low as possible.
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Uhm what exactly is the reason I should use this. I just tested a website for adblock check, whereas adaway active lead to first pic.
Disable adblock and enable this tool and restart lead to the second one. So obviously the ad had not been blocked by this mod.
Is your mod for ads in games or how should i understand that?
Just a bit confused, sry
Awesome module
What can this xposed module/app do that THIS APP can't? Just curious, thanks!
@aviraxp thanks a ton!! Obviously does the trick especially when it comes to being redirected to a million other places then what I clicked on. In that sense, that is something that adway does not do no matter what host file/s I use as well as adguard and minminguard. There were a couple sites I just about swore off because it was impossible to do anything as far as a navigation goes but I can do as I like now thank you very much.
pieceofphil said:
Uhm what exactly is the reason I should use this. I just tested a website for adblock check, whereas adaway active lead to first pic.
Disable adblock and enable this tool and restart lead to the second one. So obviously the ad had not been blocked by this mod.
Is your mod for ads in games or how should i understand that?
Just a bit confused, sry
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I guess you are using Opera, right? Opera has its own proxy solution and unfortunately it does not use the system web view, thus I cannot get it work with the same reason as UnbelovedHosts. I am still searching for more stable hooking methods.
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@aviraxp Does this continuation of "pl.cinek.adblocker" ?
exodius48 said:
@aviraxp Does this continuation of "pl.cinek.adblocker" ?
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Generally, yes. But his code only covers about 10% of this app. You can think this is a new app too.
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aviraxp said:
Generally, yes. But his code only covers about 10% of this app. You can think this is a new app too.
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Nice.
Just a feature request, hope this app can block all miui ads. :angel:
exodius48 said:
Nice.
Just a feature request, hope this app can block all miui ads. :angel:
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Sadly I do not have xiaomi devices. For MIUI, you can use other tools like RootToolsNeo.
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aviraxp said:
Sadly I do not have xiaomi devices. For MIUI, you can use other tools like RootToolsNeo.
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Ah..ok, nevermind.
Just gave the module another go, still having the same issue.
I'm playing this game : Animation Throwdown the Quest for Cards, and i have minminguard installed and the game whitelisted, the game offers ads in exchange for some increased drop rates, and you have to click on the watch button for the ads to start, which in my setup works well.
When i install this module, activate, whitelist the game, reboot (exact steps), clicking the watch ads button in game does nothing, rebooting doesn't change anything.
Once i disable/remove the module and reboot i can run the ads again, haven't tried with other apps since i don't have any others with ads in them tbh.
ticktock666 said:
Just gave the module another go, still having the same issue.
I'm playing this game : Animation Throwdown the Quest for Cards, and i have minminguard installed and the game whitelisted, the game offers ads in exchange for some increased drop rates, and you have to click on the watch button for the ads to start, which in my setup works well.
When i install this module, activate, whitelist the game, reboot (exact steps), clicking the watch ads button in game does nothing, rebooting doesn't change anything.
Once i disable/remove the module and reboot i can run the ads again, haven't tried with other apps since i don't have any others with ads in them tbh.
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I am addressing this issue, but I need more info. Does every time you click the ads it does nothing?
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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
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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