AdAway is an open source ad blocker for Android using the hosts file. AdAway is a utility used to manage hostfile entries; your phone must be rooted to use this app. AdAway doesn’t directly block ads; it limits unwanted ads by blocking servers that distribute those ads to websites. Modifying hostfile entries is also useful in blocking ads on some Android apps.
Attention: DEVICE MUST BE ROOTED FOR THIS APPLICATION
Requirements
• ROOT
• Read/Write access on system partition
Website with Source code and Issue Tracker
http://code.google.com/p/ad-away
Permissions
• Root access: To write hosts file to system partition
• Internet access: To download hosts files
• Modify/delete SD card content: To export lists to SD card
• Wakelock: Wake up phone when AdAway updates in background
• Google Play Billing: To donate via Google Play Store
Keywords
adblock, adblocker, ad blocker, advertisments, advertisment blocker
Open source alternative to
adfree, ad free, AdBlocker, AD blocker, MyInternetSecurity Pro
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Bro please help m8.. My phone is sony xperia z ultra (android 5.1.1)and already rooted with kingoroot.. Now i install adway blocker and connect to wifi for installing its hosts file and the results is
symlink missing
Symlink from your target to/system /etc/host is not exiting or incorrect!
Adway will not work if it is not pointing to the right file.
Pleasei need your help bro
Bro please help m8.. My phone is sony xperia z ultra (android 5.1.1)and already rooted with kingoroot.. Now i install adway blocker and connect to wifi for installing its hosts file and the results is
symlink missing
Symlink from your target to/system /etc/host is not exiting or incorrect!
Adway will not work if it is not pointing to the right file.
Pleasei need your help bro
It Bug From Adaway. Check This : https://github.com/AdAway/AdAway/issues/872
this app is not worth anymore,is more simple use dns to block ads