Requirements: 8.0+ | root optional
Overview: AdAway is an open source ad blocker for Android using the hosts file.
Attention: DEVICE MUST BE ROOTED FOR THIS APPLICATION
Description
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.
Requirements
• ROOT
• Read/Write access on system partition
Website with Source code and Issue Tracker
http://code.google.com/p/ad-away
Translations
Help translate AdAway on https://www.transifex.net/projects/p/adaway
Donate
You can donate money to support the development in-app.
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
What's New:
v5.4.0
Add VPN monitor option to prevent disconnection
Update source update status indicator
Update Android gradle plugin
Update Sentry DSN to support older TLS versions
Update mongoose web server
Update dependencies
Fix welcome screen telemetry preference
Fix VPN authorization check at startup
Special thanks to BearTM, elvissteinjr, ipdev99, patkarmandar, RobBeyer for their bug reports.
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More Info:
Code: Select all
https://f-droid.org/repository/browse/?fdid=org.adaway
