[APP][ROOT/NONROOT][OFFICIAL] AdAway v6.1.1

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GalaxyA325G

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Non root uses VPN, hence make sure you don't run another VPN in parallel
If it helps, an example of that mistake of trying to run (non-rootable) two VPNs at a time would be to try to use both of these at the same time.

AdAway (non-root system-wide hosts-based ad blocking)
NetGuard (non-root system-wide hosts-based ad blocking)
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If it helps, an example of that mistake of trying to run (non-root) two VPNs at a time would be to try to use both of these at the same time.

AdAway (non-root system-wide hosts-based ad blocking)
NetGuard (non-root system-wide hosts-based ad blocking)
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Fine, may help to somebody

I didn't ask and I don't use non-root VPN mode😁
 

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I've been using the app for many years now, but have had massive problems in the last few weeks. Latest Android 14 with February patches. Network connection suddenly stops working after a while and only works again after manually stopping/starting the app. Notifications are not delivered. Restarting / reinstalling or updating the sources only fixes the problem temporarily. Problem occurs on several devices.

Found some Bug reports on devs github, but no solution.

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  1. Yesterday I installed AdAway and set it up as my VPN app.
  2. Today I installed an app that SAID it has no ads but it has ads.
  • <ht tps://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.quantum.updater>
AdAway does NOT block those ads.
  • AdAway doesn't block the full-page ads
  • AdAway doesn't block the bar ads
Why not?
What did I do wrong in my setup?
 

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  1. Yesterday I installed AdAway and set it up as my VPN app.
  2. Today I installed an app that SAID it has no ads but it has ads.
  • <ht tps://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.quantum.updater>
AdAway does NOT block those ads.
AdAway doesn't block the full-page ads
AdAway doesn't block the bar ads

Why not?
What did I do wrong in my setup?
Its probably more, but the actual list of what you block controls what gets blocked, ie not all ads will be blocked if you sources are not covering the apps ad source
 

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Its probably more, but the actual list of what you block controls what gets blocked, ie not all ads will be blocked if you sources are not covering the apps ad source
These are, apparently, the three default ad-blocking HOSTS that AdAway turns on by default.
  • AdAway Official HOSTS
    • <ttps://adaway.org/hosts.txt>
  • Peter Lowe Unified HOSTS
    • <ttps://pgl.yoyo.org/adservers/serverlist.php?hostformat=hosts&showintro=0&mimetype=plaintext>
  • Steven Black Unified HOSTS
    • <ttps://raw.githubusercontent.com/StevenBlack/hosts/master/hosts>
I'll run a few more tests using my non-rootable phone because I'm new to using AdAway so it's probably user error somehow - but at least this app is a good testcase.
  • <ht tps://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.quantum.updater>
 

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These are, apparently, the three default ad-blocking HOSTS that AdAway turns on by default.
  • AdAway Official HOSTS
    • <ttps://adaway.org/hosts.txt>
  • Peter Lowe Unified HOSTS
    • <ttps://pgl.yoyo.org/adservers/serverlist.php?hostformat=hosts&showintro=0&mimetype=plaintext>
  • Steven Black Unified HOSTS
    • <ttps://raw.githubusercontent.com/StevenBlack/hosts/master/hosts>
I'll run a few more tests, because I'm new to using AdAway so it's probably user error somehow - but at least this app is a good testcase.
  • <ht tps://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.quantum.updater>
There are instructions in the thread to identify which host name is getting through and delivering the ads. Use the thread search. Personally, I go with a BIIIIG host file and a custom DNS, but I am rooted, and cannot remember last ad I saw.

PS: I see the default list of sources a minimum.
 

mn1968

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Hello,

Been using Adaway 6.1.1 without issue (for the most part). I like to read the comments for the news articles on currently.att.yahoo.com. However, Adaway blocks the comments from showing up. My solution has been to disable Adaway then open the site and scroll the comments. When I'm done I re-enable Adaway.

I'm sure there is a way to whitelist the site but I have not been able to figure it out. I have added the site to the "Allowed" tab but it does not work.

Any guidance is appreciated.
 

Wolfcity

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Hello,

Been using Adaway 6.1.1 without issue (for the most part). I like to read the comments for the news articles on currently.att.yahoo.com. However, Adaway blocks the comments from showing up. My solution has been to disable Adaway then open the site and scroll the comments. When I'm done I re-enable Adaway.

I'm sure there is a way to whitelist the site but I have not been able to figure it out. I have added the site to the "Allowed" tab but it does not work.

Any guidance is appreciated.
Do it by logDNS. Check the Wiki:


Start the log and open your preferred site.
Whitelist what has to be whitelisted.
 

mn1968

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Do it by logDNS. Check the Wiki:

Start the log and open your preferred site.
Whitelist what has to be whitelisted.
Followed the guide. It's simple enough until I try to find the hostname I am supposed to white list - there are probably 50 entries just clicking on one article. Plus the names don't give any clue what they are related to. I tried white-listing about a dozen different entries but none allowed the comments to be read. At this point it's still easier to turn off Adaway and scroll the articles then turn it back on when I'm done.

Thanks for the guide though.
 
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Searching but can't seem to find whether anyone ever worked out what to put on the Allowed list to get the free Google One VPN on Pixel devices to work with root AdAway. Thought I recalled seeing that at some point, but perhaps I'm mistaken? 🧐🤔
did you find a solution for this? I'm having the same issue. doesn't seem to be working with Google One VPN, despite being rooted (Pixel 8 Pro), and using the rooted AdAway method.
 

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I just updated from LineageOS 20 where I was happily using AdAway rooted to LineageOS 21 where I'm unable to gain root. Running AdAway as a VPN seems to do nothing: bar ads show up in all the apps they never used to on the same networks I always used. If I turn on "Always-on VPN" and "Block connections without VPN", nothing can connect to the Internet, even while AdAway is running.
Assuming I have to stay unrooted, what do I need to do to block in-app ads again?
 

Wolfcity

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I just updated from LineageOS 20 where I was happily using AdAway rooted to LineageOS 21 where I'm unable to gain root. Running AdAway as a VPN seems to do nothing: bar ads show up in all the apps they never used to on the same networks I always used. If I turn on "Always-on VPN" and "Block connections without VPN", nothing can connect to the Internet, even while AdAway is running.
Assuming I have to stay unrooted, what do I need to do to block in-app ads again?
To ask the obvious: You completely fresh installed AdAway and use the "I'm rooted path" ?
If using Magisk: Activated systemless hosts in Magisk?
And why you were not able to gain root?
Which method? Magisk, Kernel SU, Kitsune?
 

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I'm using an old LG G2 (d800) after applying hosts filters memory usage shoots up making the phone almost unusable. seems like over 1KB per host entry. so around <300MB and this is a 2GB device. Is this normal!? I don't remember this issue on other devices/installs, happens system and systemless. The memory gets tacked onto gms.persistent but also other apps like Google Play Store and sometimes Androidacy Module Manager.

After posting I disabled ipv6 and the memory use did go down. I love AdAway but would going to AdGuard or NetGuard be better for older devices or downgrade AdAway. I'm on Lineage OS 18.1 Magisk Delta 25.2-5 AdAway 6.1.1 OpenGApps Pico.
 
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    Hi guys, Adaway project is dead? No more updates for a long time
    What needs to be updated it just works (at least root based idk about vpn)
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    @PerfectSlayer @Vankog
    @jawz101 Can you update the app already the apps started showing ads and AdAway often is not working, and the GitHub page is full of bug reports
    AdAway is just an application to manage your host file. You even can uninstall AdAway as long as your host file stays in place (this is true for the rooted version). That's why it's important to make clear which version you're using.
    As said above, if ads are showing it's most likely a problem of your host file.
    So most possibly no need to update AdAway but to update/change the sources.

    I'm using the latest (root)AdAway with 5 sources and don't have any problems.

    I'm not using chrome by the way.
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    @PerfectSlayer @Vankog
    @jawz101 Can you update the app already the apps started showing ads and AdAway often is not working, and the GitHub page is full of bug reports
    Ads breaking through are NOT caused by the app being updated. It's caused by the host sources not being updated or the actual hosts moving faster than the host file. ie even if they updated the app, ads would still break through if the hosts sources are not updated / covering.

    I have a VERY old hosts file but have added an extra layer with my DNS mods. Ads are not getting through. I have doco'd it all in previous posts.
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    Good afternoon:

    I wanted to ask a question if I may.

    I am currently using Lineageos 20 with Adaway in root.

    Do you know if Adaway works on Lineageos 21 and the latest version of Magisk?

    Best regards and thanks for your help and time.
    It works perfectly.
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    Do it by logDNS. Check the Wiki:

    Start the log and open your preferred site.
    Whitelist what has to be whitelisted.
    Followed the guide. It's simple enough until I try to find the hostname I am supposed to white list - there are probably 50 entries just clicking on one article. Plus the names don't give any clue what they are related to. I tried white-listing about a dozen different entries but none allowed the comments to be read. At this point it's still easier to turn off Adaway and scroll the articles then turn it back on when I'm done.

    Thanks for the guide though.
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    AdAway

    AdAway is an open source ad blocker for Android using the hosts file.


    Google Play Store notice

    According the Google Play Developer Policy, especially the "Device and Network Abuse" section, ad blocker like AdAway violates the "Apps that block or interfere with another app displaying ads." rule and can't be distributed on distributed on the Play Store.
    As Free and Open Source Software, AdAway is available from F-Droid Store or this XDA thread :good:


    Requirements

    This application requires Android 8 or above and does no more require root.

    For older Android versions, a rooted device is required.


    Changelog

    If you don't want to read each announce post of this thread, you can:


    Downloads

    Stable versions are available on GitHub releases and F-Droid Store:
    Beta versions are available on GitHub releases only: AdAway 6.0.2b

    The app provides an in-app updater for both GitHub and F-Droid builds.
    Keep in mind beta channel is limited to GitHub builds, and F-Droid releases usually have a several days latency.


    Problem? Read this

    * If you use Chrome and still see ads on web pages, remember to disable the "data saver" or "reduced data usage" browser option.
    * Check your APN settings for any proxy, the proxy itself could be allowing ads. Disable the proxy.
    * After you install or make any change to AdAway, you must reboot for those changes to take effect.
    * If you are still having issues please read and understand all the info in the wiki before asking for help here.

    Otherwise, this is the right thread to discuss about it or file a bug report here.


    Contributors

    PerfectSlayer, Vankog, jawz101
    Source Code: https://github.com/AdAway/AdAway
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    Hi all,

    A new year is coming and I wish you all to have nice holidays :victory:

    Just few words about this ending year. There was about 12 releases in 2019 which brings you a new UI, a lot of bug fixes, Android 10 support, Gist and GitLab hosting support and better Magisk support.
    All of this is possible thanks to the community to help users to discover the app, learn how to use it and report any new bug and also your moral, nice words and thanks you can send to me, and financial support.
    Thanks a lot for all donators, GitHub sponsor and the Pixel 2 you sent me to test Android 10 support.

    For the next year, I hope to release the next version (V5), at least in beta to start. It's been 9 months since its first lines of code and things are working quite nicely.
    It aims to make the app simpler to use for the main use cases, support rooted and non rooted devices and remove old hacks/workaround which are no more needed on recent setups.

    But before this big next update, I still have time to fix current issue with a new release :p

    Changelog:
    • Fix GitLab hosting support (commit date parsing failed)
    • Translation update

    Thanks:

    Special thanks to @gallegonovato for its helpful bug report and @Vankog for translation update.

    Download:

    AdAway 4.3.2 on AndroidFileHost (md5: 78fde09a0e92044c45e901bb1cec8e2e)
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    Hi all,

    Long time no see! It's been more than two months since the last update.
    I can't say I was not active on the project as I start working on a new version (5.x.y) as a side project.
    I won't share the source code yet as it is not ready at all and I don't want to give an ETA but this new version targets the following goals:
    • 1. Revamp the UI
    • 2. Clean up old support
    • 3. Address one of the main drawback of the app

    1. The card based UI does not feel right. Welcome card takes too much space, update button / status has a lot of critic. I guess I can do better.
    I started a new simpler and lighter design which provide the most useful information on home screen and all main actions to trigger in one tap (no more burger menu).
    It is still under heavy development but I hopefully get a friend onboard, specialized in graphics and design, to help me :highfive:

    2. In order to simplify the development, I clean up the app and remove support for old features.
    I bump target SDK version so I finally get Java 8 language feature (it was released 5y ago…) and move to topjohnwu root library (instead of home made one). It means systemless support is now handled by Magisk and other root solutions will still work.

    3. Think of what prevent most of users to use AdAway? Now it's gone!
    It's not gone forever. It's still here but there will be a fallback to workaround it.
    I won't tell more until the first public beta but I guess you get the point :fingers-crossed:

    In the meanwhile, here is a new version!

    Feedback:

    Is anyone using a hosts list hosted on Gitlab? It keeps showing "Unknown update status".
    GitLab, like GitHub do not set LastModified HTTP header so update status is not supported... yet!

    Changelog:
    • Add Gist and GitLab hosting support for hosts file
    • Add option to set default IPv6 redirection
    • Improve reboot command
    • Improve UI for overlays
    • Update translations

    Thanks:

    Special thanks to @MSF Jarvis and ralayax for theirs contributions and @andy356 for its helpful bug report.

    Download:

    AdAway 4.2.5 on AndroidFileHost (md5: ab81225745afaaa7646024109de299c0)
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    Hi all,

    Feedback:

    Hmm, not working for me for this URL, v4.1.0 shows something like not updated in -360 days (some large negative value). Can you please see if you can reproduce?
    https://raw.githubusercontent.com/StevenBlack/hosts/master/alternates/fakenews-gambling-porn/hosts
    It works well here. I failed to reproduce as I change the HTTP client library and how I use it.
    But update date for the source you link definitely works now.

    All the F-Droid apps I know of have manual push updates to the store.

    Isn't automatic build basically for nightlies?
    Not really. You could choose a lot of different mode.
    For example, F-Droid server watches AdAway GitHub repository to find tags which match a specific versioning pattern.

    I exist still... do you know what i have to do to transfer ownership? if i edit project it doesn't let me change the primary author so i assume i have to PM some higher up to make this happen?
    Thank you so much! :highfive:

    This is now done, @PerfectSlayer is the OP of this thread.
    Thank you too!


    Changelog:
    • Add hosts source download cache
    • Add snackbar notification to update host from DNS request listing
    • Update UI from Material Design to Material Theming
    • Update gradle, plugins and dependencies
    • Fix crash parsing not defined host source last modified date
    • Fix native modules build script (required for F-Droid build server)
    • Fix Transifex issues

    Thanks:

    Special thanks to all recent donators! Your help is really appreciated :good:

    Download:

    AdAway 4.2.0 on AndroidFileHost (md5: 023169e7c345ef7297095793024f8478)
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    Hi all,

    I talked enough about it the past weeks and here it is: the first beta for the next version of AdAway.
    As you know, the main feature is the removal of root requirement but it also comes with a lot of improvements like an easier to use UI, a builtin updater, new cache and databases to improve reliability or even a quick pause/resume adblocking button that 3rd party apps can control.

    It took me literally a year and 330+ commits to build it (the first commit of this branch was April the 7th) and I hope it will be worth it.
    It should allow the app to be viable in the future with root being more and more difficult to achieve at each new Android release and Google hardening SafetyNet checks.

    I will try to answer to the most expected questions here so you still can post a link to this FAQ later to lost users.

    FAQ:

    Does this version replace the v4.x versions?
    No. This is still a preview version and does not replace the stable one.
    It is available to test it and report issues and feedback before being promoted to stable.

    Can I upgrade and revert safely?
    Yes. Both v4 and v5 use the same settings export format.

    Why does this version targets Android 8+ Oreo only?
    Like the v4, v5 is expected to offer support for latest devices.
    Android 8 and above represent more than 60% of device distribution and will grew through time.
    If you use an older device, root solutions work very well and v4 is here for you (like v2 and v3 stayed for legacy devices).

    How the hell does it work without root?
    This version provides two adblocking methods: the usual root one using hosts file and a new one using local VPN.
    The VPN solution allows to filter and alter connections of your devices without root access.

    Is using a VPN safe?
    In the case of AdAway, yes. It uses VPN API but does not connect to a VPN server.
    In the case of VPN client app, it depends.
    To give you more details, a VPN client app uses the VPN API to create a virtual network interface on your device and redirect all your traffic into it.
    If you imaginge the VPN like a pipe (the right word is tunnel), client VPN app outputs all your traffic on a VPN server which is able to check what you are doing on the Internet.
    With AdAway, your network is not redirected to a VPN server but your device internet connection (same as no VPN). VPN API is only used to get traffic into it to break the connections to ad servers.

    Is VPN use battery?
    Yes, like everything you do on device.
    Witouth root, a VPN service will be running permanently to filter your traffic.
    Good news is it will only filter DNS traffic. Not all traffic is redirected into it so it won't be as expensive as you can fear.

    Did you come up with this idea alone?
    Absolutely not! I spent a lot of hours trying to find altenatives to hosts based adblocking (like routes or private DNS). But nothing was better than VPN based adblocking.
    So we (MrRobinson and I) approched Julian Klode, developer of DNS66 more than three years ago to see if we can merge our apps. It wasn't that easy as we don't develop our apps the same way so I ended up by integrating the DNS66 adblocking method into AdAway. It is fine for Julian, his app is Open Source and he himself built it from the core code of AdBuster app (an VPN based adblocking app).

    Should we stop using DNS66 for AdAway?
    Not at all. DNS66 is a great app and provides some features that AdAway doesn't have (yet?), like DNS settings.
    DNS66 is a great app, keep using it if you like it!
    If both apps used the same adblocking method a year ago when I start this version, I keep adding feature to the VPN adblocking method and most of them won't be in DNS66.
    If Julian ports them back to DNS66, it's great if it can help his app and users!

    Is it me or the app put on weight?
    Yes, the app significantly grew due to new libraries like VPN related ones and Android Jetpack.
    It also stores more data on device: a http cache, a host database, a hosts copy, etc...
    I think 15~20mo of storage is still fine.

    Changelog:

    Without further ado, check the summarized changelog (it was hard to summarize a one year development)

    • Add new home screen
      • Provides all main controls from one screen
      • Displays currently blocked, allowed and redirected domains
      • Displays current hosts sources status and control to force apply
    • Add non root ad-blocking feature
      • Uses a builtin local VPN to filter DNS request to blocked domains
      • Based on the work of dns66 by julian-klode
      • Allows to excluded system applications and per user applications
    • Add builtin updater with changelog display
    • Add feature to quickly pause and resume ad-blocking
    • Add wizard screen for first run setup
    • Add feature to display and filter all blocked, allowed, redirect domains
    • Improve preferences screen
    • Add broadcast receiver to control ad-blocking from third party applications
    • Update Android target to Android 10
    • Improve root and shell support
    • Split translation files to easier understand their context
    • Add GitHub action test and build tasks

    Download:

    AdAway 5.0.0 beta (sha2: 200fd7789b174735d3af5925b4e568b09475bb3f39a79d24d6617af4b19cd19d)

    If you like my work, feel free to support me. Check my sign for donation links. Thanks all! :highfive: