What is the best method of blocking ads on the RAZR i? I'm running InfiniROM which is based on JB 4.1.2.
Adblockplus was the BEST on my old Android 2.3 phone. On my RAZR i, I'm rooted and everything but it isn't functioning the way it should on my rooted device.
AdAway sort of works. My complaint is that it doesn't block 100% of the ads and when it DOES block them, there is a box saying "cannot display this webpage" in place of where the ad would be.
It this the best it gets until they compile adblockplus to work on x86 android devices or is there something I don't know about?
Veraster said:
What is the best method of blocking ads on the RAZR i? I'm running InfiniROM which is based on JB 4.1.2.
Adblockplus was the BEST on my old Android 2.3 phone. On my RAZR i, I'm rooted and everything but it isn't functioning the way it should on my rooted device.
AdAway sort of works. My complaint is that it doesn't block 100% of the ads and when it DOES block them, there is a box saying "cannot display this webpage" in place of where the ad would be.
It this the best it gets until they compile adblockplus to work on x86 android devices or is there something I don't know about?
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or just stop watching P*rn on your phone
Try Lucky Patcher
U can edit app permittions and remove ads.
U not gonna find it in appstore just Google it.
Good luck
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You can use Adblock aswell
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highflights said:
Try Lucky Patcher
U can edit app permittions and remove ads.
U not gonna find it in appstore just Google it.
Good luck
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Thanks. I've had Lucky Patcher all this time and I didn't know it could block ads. It replaced AdAway's ~700kb hosts file with a beefy 1.3MB hosts file. It doesn't work as well as adblock but it's the best solution so far.
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You can use Adblock aswell
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Are you talking about the one on adblockplus.org? Man, I really wish that would work. It currently doesn't work on x86 androids (the root functions don't work) and it probably never will.
The adblockplus android team is too busy keeping up with the newer JB updates. They're probably not going to bother to fix their app for the couple thousand or less RAZR i users when they've got millions of other users to fix other issues for.
Why not use Adfree? Works like a charm.
Veraster said:
AdAway sort of works. My complaint is that it doesn't block 100% of the ads and when it DOES block them, there is a box saying "cannot display this webpage" in place of where the ad would be.
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In adaway, enable the webserver.
I took all the default hosts files from AdAway, the hosts file that Lucky Patcher provides and another anti ad hosts file that I had and merged them all into one using the Linux terminal. I also deleted the duplicate lines with the terminal. This gave me an ~8.6MB hosts file.
There are sometimes boxes that say "could not display this webpage" just like there is with Adaway and Adfree. It's just that with this hosts file, less of them actually get through. I'm happy with this solution.
If someone wants to test it, use a root file explorer, backup the original hosts file, put this in the original hosts file's place, give this new file the same permissions as the original one and then restart.
This post is almost a year old now, can you maybe merge the updated hosts with the newer MoAB thread file (unless its the same thing?)
MWO137 said:
This post is almost a year old now, can you maybe merge the updated hosts with the newer MoAB thread file (unless its the same thing?)
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Unzip and use the hosts file from this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1916098 . It works great.
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Haven't seen this posted so here is a hosts file for blocking ads. I removed the block in for CNN ads so the CNN app would still work. This would be for rooted users just extract the "Hosts" file and copy to /system/ect I recommend renaming your exiting file to hosts.bak. I use "Root Explorer" to do this. This will be useful to those who have installed the flash as now we have a boat load of ads.
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There's an app in the market:
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.bigtincan.android.adfree
almostinsane said:
There's an app in the market:
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.bigtincan.android.adfree
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Thanks I prefer not to use an app if I don't have to. Will the app work on nonrooted xooms? I think that would be useful to some.
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Read that it doesn't so kinda pointless if you know how to copy a file.
Adfree has been around for a while and has an advantage over copying files all the time - it updates the host file whenever you need it to.
thanks works great
Thanks guys. Don't forget to hit "THANKS" if I've helped. BTW I use this on my Android phone too (Thanks Calkulin) it goes in the same location.
updated files can be found:
http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm
Thanks
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Adfree has been around for a while and has an advantage over copying files all the time - it updates the host file whenever you need it to.
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I use ad free and love it. Blocks all ads even websites and updates are provided easily via the app. Again alot easier than having to copy the file every time.
Tiger62651 said:
I use ad free and love it. Blocks all ads even websites and updates are provided easily via the app. Again alot easier than having to copy the file every time.
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thanks but not sure what you mean by "every time" every time what? I include it in my ROM so its there by default. Those who are using my ROM don't have to use any other ad blocking applications. It takes zero resources or memory. Also works on PCs.
Stupid question. Do we leave it named ZIP, do we rename the extension, or do we unzip it and move the contents? I wondered why CNN stopped working right on my Xoom. Now I know. Great app by the way. Awesome job.
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I wondered why CNN stopped working right on my Xoom. Now I know.
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Same here
"The More You Know"
OK, so I'm putting these up all in one place. This way you can stop asking for them in various threads. I'll add others as I discover need to add them.
My Verizon only works on VZW based ROMs.
6/27 Only works with PlainJane v3 AFAIK 6/27. GB ROMs will need to wait for a new base leak most likely.
6/30 Update - Older version works again. Download MyVerizon.apk for the older version that works on most newer ROMs. the com.vzw.hss.myverizon-1.apk will only work on the MR2 based ROMs.
VVM (visual voicemail) - Works on all versions of everything as far as I know. It also fixes the notification issues that people are having with voicemails on bamf roms. (your account must have it enabled for it to work, $3 a month.) - Apparently doesn't work with the Thunderstick ROM or CM7 1.2. Not sure what got changed in this most current build, but it definitely broke VVM. Thunderstick has some conflicting files baked in that break it.
Flash 10.2 edited for use with hulu.com as well. If you don't use it for hulu you won't see any difference. CM7 users rejoice? Just make sure you don't accidentally update it via market or you'll lose in browser flash video again and need to re-install this.
If you're having issues with a particular file, please post what ROM you're running. I'm trying to narrow down possible culprit ROMs.
If these files help you, don't forget about the "Thanks" button
Enjoy.
6/25 - Re-uploaded VVM.apk since a couple people seem to be having issues with it. I even deleted it off my phone and re-downloaded it via this attachment to check to make sure it went through properly. Since there are only the 2 people commenting that it didn't work out of 100+ downloads of the file, I'm going to assume that something happened on your end not mine (make sure you have unknown sources checked in your application settings and/or re-download?), but re-uploaded and tested nonetheless.
6/26 - Had to pull My Verizon due to an update today that breaks it for us. No current working version known for Thunderbolt.
6/27 - Ok, so the structure is there in the MR2 froyo update (plainjane v3) so I'm putting the current apk up. I need to figure out what i need to strip out of MR2 to make it work for other ROMs.
6/29 - Added Skype
6/30 - Changed Skype File location to Fyels.com for more bandwidth.
6/30 - Re-Posted the older My Verizon APK. No idea what VZW is up to on their end, but it no longer prompts for update locking us out. We'll see how long that lasts.
7/5 - Fixed Broken link for skype. Added bold text to netflix description to make it more obvious that it doesn't work on unrooted/froyo phones...
7/8 - Added Flash 10.2 (is also edited for use with hulu.com) for CM7 users.
7/20 - Removed netflix. It is now natively supported.
7/20 - Updated VVM to newer build version.
8/5 - Removed skype. Natively supported.
Good post. Good idea.
My Verizon app not working on my stock T- bolt. Pop up says not supported on this device. Did you mean all *rooted* Verizon based ROMs?
This is great, and I'ma let you finish.... but where's the Hulu+? #kanyeshrug
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My Verizon app not working on my stock T- bolt. Pop up says not supported on this device. Did you mean all *rooted* Verizon based ROMs?
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You should be able to download it from the market if you're stock but the thread title says "for GB"
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ipawd1 said:
This is great, and I'ma let you finish.... but where's the Hulu+? #kanyeshrug
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Hulu plus is not currently supported on the tbolt (hence i won't put it in the op til then). If you want to mess with it, here's the apk. You can manage queues etc but you cannot play video. You will get a "device not supported yet" type error. You may be able to edit the build.prop to get it running by tricking it into thinking you have a different (supported) device but the idea to this thread is to not hack/edit things to get them working.
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You should be able to download it from the market if you're stock but the thread title says "for GB"
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Not on the market for T-Bolt, and sorry...I missed the GB in the thread title (linked here from another thread).
At the risk of being accused of threadjacking, somebody saw my post and sent me a link for a MyVerizon app that works on a stock T-Bolt. (Thanks Zinsko!) So in case somebody makes the same mistake as me and wants the same answer, It's here
http://www.4shared.com/file/9XiNcQ-w/My_Verizon_Mobile.html.
Cheezy site, but the app works as it's supposed to.
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Not on the market for T-Bolt, and sorry...I missed the GB in the thread title (linked here from another thread).
At the risk of being accused of threadjacking, somebody saw my post and sent me a link for a MyVerizon app that works on a stock T-Bolt. (Thanks Zinsko!) So in case somebody makes the same mistake as me and wants the same answer, It's here
http://www.4shared.com/file/9XiNcQ-w/My_Verizon_Mobile.html.
Cheezy site, but the app works as it's supposed to.
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I don't trust apps that I don't pull myself. Someone in that thread noted that that apk got flagged by Norton (mine doesnt). Just a heads up.
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arcanexvi said:
I don't trust apps that I don't pull myself. Someone in that thread noted that that apk got flagged by Norton (mine doesnt). Just a heads up.
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I had my concerns, but my Lookout Mobile gave it a thumbs-up, and it seems to work as it's supposed to. But thanks for the warning.
Tried installing vvm but no dice...tried installing as a apk tried dropping in system app tried renaming it. all I get is app not installed do I need to change permissions?
Anyone have luck with the VVM APK? Can't get it to install at all. Using BAMF 2.1. Tried a straight APK install and just dropping it into the sytem/app folder via root explorer.
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Tried installing vvm but no dice...tried installing as a apk tried dropping in system app tried renaming it. all I get is app not installed do I need to change permissions?
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I see someone beat me too it
And yes, I did change permissions. Would really love to get this working, as I have to use VZW VVM for work. Thanks.
All I do is install it like anything else. Looks like this.
Make sure you have unknown sources checked. I'll reupload it when I get home if people are still having issues. I've installed it on every version of bamf that didn't include integrated Vvm and cm7.
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Thank you for all of these
I do appreciate th work you have put into these but I also cant get the VVM to work. I am using thunder stick GB rom and it wont work. Any ideas?
rt1231 said:
I do appreciate th work you have put into these but I also cant get the VVM to work. I am using thunder stick GB rom and it wont work. Any ideas?
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Won't install or won't run?
I am very happy that this is thread came out cuz I've been tryin to leave Froyo but those 3 major apps were an issue w/GB and it looks like no more issues. Am on the latest Gingeritis and all those apps work anyway so I'll cnfirm the truth about this thread once I decide to test the other GB roms again. Great thread though OP. Much props to you. If you can somehow make the HTC messaging widget bug leave GB as well, You'd be even more of a hero
When I try to launch the My Verizon app on Bamf 3.0 RC3 it says there is an updated version of the My Verizon app in the market. If I select upgrade, it launches the market, but can not find the app. If I select cancel, it closes the My Verizon app. Is anyone else having this problem?
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When I try to launch the My Verizon app on Bamf 3.0 RC3 it says there is an updated version of the My Verizon app in the market. If I select upgrade, it launches the market, but can not find the app. If I select cancel, it closes the My Verizon app. Is anyone else having this problem?
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Yea same here you can tell its an old version because the widget is old compared to the stock app we need the latest one
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The VVM apk is not working w/Thunderstick rom, can anyone confirm this. Each time I install, I get the error that a "built in" version is already installed..I know there isn't..oh well..Guess am back to Gingertis 3D
Hi,
I'm looking for a way to avoid updates for my KFHD by Amazon over OTA.
Is there an software hack or firewall solutions?
My device running version 7.2.3 and is rooted.
I did read that also rooted devices will get OTA updates. And this will remove root and other changes.
Best regards!
Rooting is required to stop ota updates, there are scripts on this forum that look unhealthy to run, some people freeze apps with titanium backup, others use droidwall, I personally just gained root then renamed a file named otacerts.zip to otacerts.bak from etc/security and that worked fine for me...
People from all these forums claims any one of these solutions do not work, I can attest that otacerts.bak worked for me. But they should all be viable solutions.
I am still on 7.2.1
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Thank you very much and a happy new year!
mrkhigh said:
Rooting is required to stop ota updates, there are scripts on this forum that look unhealthy to run, some people freeze apps with titanium backup, others use droidwall, I personally just gained root then renamed a file named otacerts.zip to otacerts.bak from etc/security and that worked fine for me...
People from all these forums claims any one of these solutions do not work, I can attest that otacerts.bak worked for me. But they should all be viable solutions.
I am still on 7.2.1
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Thanks very much
Hi there !
I've just a little question I remark that when I install Android Revolution Rom ( Thanks to him) and I launch apps like Speedtest ,... where I know that there is a huge part of the screen with an AD. It's deleted don't shows up.
Instead of other roms like ViperOne that I like where I still have the ad.
Do you know what's it's install to have to fonctionnality on other roms?
Thanks a lot!
You need an app called adaway , but it needs your phone to be rooted .
The app isn't available on play store.
I will post a link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2190753
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try OrDroid with adway or similiar apps! you can say then god bless this rom!
Thanks a lot for your answers but are you sure that's only adaway cause I don't see it installed right now on Android Revolution.
Kinoal said:
Thanks a lot for your answers but are you sure that's only adaway cause I don't see it installed right now on Android Revolution.
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The app keeps the hosts file up to date. You don't need the app unless you want the updates.
The problem is that I don't really see the difference between roms AHRD Works really well
Kinoal said:
Thanks a lot for your answers but are you sure that's only adaway cause I don't see it installed right now on Android Revolution.
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ARHD has the option to install ad blocking host files in Aroma..... if you selected this option then ads will be blocked.
However these host files will not be updated but if you install the AdAway app linked above then host files can be updated daily keeping ad blocking up to date.
Ok many thanks
and Adaway block ad in apps too?
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Ok many thanks
and Adaway block ad in apps too?
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Yes it does
Has anyone noticed that adaway is letting a few ads through lately
do you update host files regularly? try updating them, also you could try adding custom hosts available on xda forum of adaway.
I think they're learning to bypass adaway by either proxying ads through non ads servers or tunneling the data to avoid IP blacklists. I've also seen some ads getting through in some specific apps.
Just tried moaab but ads still getting through. Something new will be out soon when it affects more and more
Android weather also
I believe that it's because hosts-net server has been down for the last couple of days, and that is the main server used by AdAway. Try Steven Black's hosts file until the situation gets resolved.
I disabled all three of the native hosts servers in AdAway and added his hosts server link and, so far, no ads.
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Has anyone noticed that adaway is letting a few ads through lately
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I was going to ask the same thing ...
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I believe that it's because hosts-net server has been down for the last couple of days, and that is the main server used by AdAway. Try Steven Black's hosts file until the situation gets resolved.
I disabled all three of the native hosts servers in AdAway and added his hosts server link and, so far, no ads.
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Would you be so kind to put the host's link, please
nouse1981 said:
Would you be so kind to put the host's link, please
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Here you go:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=72558999&postcount=9365
If that hosts link does not work for you, try entering this mirror link:
http://sbc.io/hosts/hosts
This is crazy. Just tried that host. Tried moaab and adaway. Ads still flying through. Weather apps true caller all have apps.
stewartk said:
This is crazy. Just tried that host. Tried moaab and adaway. Ads still flying through. Weather apps true caller all have apps.
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Install adaway before they started forcing https hosts servers. I believe it's 3.1. That fixes the issue.
That gives me a error copying ing host file
EVR_PR said:
Here you go:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=72558999&postcount=9365
If that hosts link does not work for you, try entering this mirror link:
http://sbc.io/hosts/hosts
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Oohh, it does not work, but I will continue testing with other versions of adaway.
Thank you very much for the contribution.
Does it matter if you use supersu or magisk
nouse1981 said:
Oohh, it does not work, but I will continue testing with other versions of adaway.
Thank you very much for the contribution.
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Sorted it using magisk
stewartk said:
Does it matter if you use supersu or magisk
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I was using superSu and changed to magisk and it's the same ...
Now I have installed version 3.1.2 of adaway and it is working perfectly.
If someone else can confirm it
Just played around with my apn. It's different to what Vodafone say it should be.
You can fix this by going into the hosts list(https://hosts-file.net/ad_servers.txt) and change it to http instead of https.
How come adaway works fine on my OneplusX 6.01 rr and it's not working on my OP3T 7.1.2 rr?
I have problems if I leave the Vodafone proxy in the apn settings even with adaway running. If I take it out everything works a day I get no ads at all. Strange