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Every since I upgraded to AdFree 0.8.41, it is not working. I tried rebooting my phone (as the app states after upgrade), uninstalled, reinstalled AdFree, and rebooted, no help. Updated again after re installation, then tried rebooting again and no help.
This app worked after I initially installed it.
The host file (\system\etc\host) looked the same throughout the process. I thought about deleting my host file, then uninstalling and reinstalling AdFree, but wasn't sure if that was a good idea.
Is there something I need to do after the update to get it to work?
I have a rooted Bionic with stock ROM.
Thank you,
Tony
Try Ad Away. It's better, in my opinion.
There are rumors that AdFree or whatever it's called is removing certain sites from the hosts file it creates. The sites that are removed of course have something to do with getting paid, if you know what I mean.
Of course this is purely rumor, but trying a different app might be worth a shot.
For apps that only use internet access for ads, like games, use Droidwall to block them from connecting completely.
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I'll vouch for Ad Away, haven't tried DroidWall yet though...probably give it a try now ^^
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So on my dad's droid 1, rooted, he had Adfree installed and working just fine. He was using an application the was ad supported then set his phone down and 2 mins later picked it up opened the same applies and there were ads on his screen. He didn't disable anything in that time. Adfree says there's a hosts update but will not longer download or block ads. Prior to this he had installed autokiller memory optimizer. We thought it was that, so we uninstalled it and adfree is still not working. Cleared cache and data for adfree, tried uninstalling and reinstalling and still no go. I'm at a loss. Any help is appreciated.
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Adfree works by blocking known advertisement addresses via the HOSTS file. If an app is simply pulling advertisements from somewhere not specifically listed to be blocked in the HOSTS file, the advertisements will be shown as usual. It is somewhat of a cat and mouse game to constantly keep up to date on where advertisements are coming from, to then block them. Nothing is awry with the phone, it is completely normal.
As for Adfree not downloading the latest HOSTS file update (I believe that's what you said), could be numerous things. Check and make sure it is still being allowed Superuser permission.
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I'm jkbhs03's dad and it's my phone that's having the problem. Maybe I can explain a little clearer than my son did. Anyway, I've had Adfree working on my Droid 1 for months. This afternoon I downloaded Autokiller Memory Optimizer on my phone to see if it would speed it up a little. That's when I noticed my ads returned. I opened Adfree and it said an update was available for new hostnames. After selecting "download & install hosts", Adfree stays stuck on "connecting...". I assumed Autokiller Memory Optimizer had something to do with it, so I uninstalled it from my phone. I still had the same problem with Adfree. I tried uninstalling and reinstalling Adfree, but I still have the same problem. Superuser has granted Adfree permission and I can't figure out what went wrong or how to fix it. If anyone has any suggestions, that would be greatly appreciated.
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I'm jkbhs03's dad and it's my phone that's having the problem. Maybe I can explain a little clearer than my son did. Anyway, I've had Adfree working on my Droid 1 for months. This afternoon I downloaded Autokiller Memory Optimizer on my phone to see if it would speed it up a little. That's when I noticed my ads returned. I opened Adfree and it said an update was available for new hostnames. After selecting "download & install hosts", Adfree stays stuck on "connecting...". I assumed Autokiller Memory Optimizer had something to do with it, so I uninstalled it from my phone. I still had the same problem with Adfree. I tried uninstalling and reinstalling Adfree, but I still have the same problem. Superuser has granted Adfree permission and I can't figure out what went wrong or how to fix it. If anyone has any suggestions, that would be greatly appreciated.
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Did you try Uninstalling Ad Free, then re-installing it?
I had this same problem, but a little toggle on Adfree made it work for me.
On mine this is what it looks like..
After you open your app, I should check the 2nd option (Use 127.0.0.1) and at the end the symlink from data/data/hosts check that as well.
thats whats been working for me, if it doesn't work i'll try to help you out more.
Tried both of those and still no luck.
Yeah adfree isn't working for me either... hopefully they'll fix it tomorrow.
Rican Bx Bomba said:
Yeah adfree isn't working for me either... hopefully they'll fix it tomorrow.
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Confirmed...app is broken. Update/install hosts file no longer works on new or existing installs.
Roger that. No go. Just when I flashed a clean rom. Lol
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You guys are right, right after posting this I got a notification setting new hosts and now I can't update them its a problem from the app dev just wait a day or two and they'll fix it
Seems to be fixed just now.
It was looping like 10 minutes yesterday, now it takes 3 minutes on that screen and it shows "Update Successful".
Tried it again this morning, and Adfree updated in about a minute or so. Ads are gone again. Thanks for all the help everyone!
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Tried it again this morning, and Adfree updated in about a minute or so. Ads are gone again. Thanks for all the help everyone!
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Same, back working again as well.
Should add that the 'Droid Overclock' app provides a minimal ad-blocking ability as well which can work in a pinch while waiting on Adfree to update. It isn't nearly as flexible and the app does have a minimal cost, but thought I would mention it.
Thanks all!
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So on my dad's droid 1, rooted, he had Adfree installed and working just fine. He was using an application the was ad supported then set his phone down and 2 mins later picked it up opened the same applies and there were ads on his screen. He didn't disable anything in that time. Adfree says there's a hosts update but will not longer download or block ads. Prior to this he had installed autokiller memory optimizer. We thought it was that, so we uninstalled it and adfree is still not working. Cleared cache and data for adfree, tried uninstalling and reinstalling and still no go. I'm at a loss. Any help is appreciated.
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Same Thing Happened To Me, Never Found The Source Of The Problem, But A Definite Fix Is To Do A Nandroid Backup!! But As A Alternative You Can "TRY" To Install **CACHE-MATE** And Run The App, That Method "WORKED" For Me!! Good-Luck!!
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Glad this is working again
xriderx66 said:
Did you try Uninstalling Ad Free, then re-installing it?
I had this same problem, but a little toggle on Adfree made it work for me.
On mine this is what it looks like..
After you open your app, I should check the 2nd option (Use 127.0.0.1) and at the end the symlink from data/data/hosts check that as well.
thats whats been working for me, if it doesn't work i'll try to help you out more.
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Can anyone help me get this working please?
i have installed ..granted superuser..checked 2nd option and checked symlink option ......it says connecting and please wait while your hosts file is updated......this just says connecting and i give up after leaving it for 10 minutes each time
if i just check the box - 127.0.0.1
i just get this
failed to replace your hosts file error message
any help appreciated
tried to add some screen shots from my phone but wont allow me as im a new member
im having adfree problems also. im running the salvage 9.5 rom and adfree was working til it recently updated. it says there are new host but when i update i get this error "java.io.EOFException". anyone know what to do?
I downloaded beweather and some other paid apps to my phone and i installed them...but when i opened it up a hour later it said that i wasnt found in my market and told me to uninstall it....is there something i can do to fix this or is it something with Verizon?
Try uninstalling them then going back to my apps in the market and re-downloading them.
no i didnt buy the apps these are ones off the internet i downloaded
Kinda confused , you didnt get them from the market so you downloaded them to your computer or phone? Find the .apk you downloaded it to and re install. Ive had it where I had to uninstall the old version to install the update. Also you may need or I have atleast download astro file manager to install. May also have to enable something in settings. Yeah I know alot of crap to go through for an app. Just trying to give some ideas.
If you pirated them then some apps have built in anti piracy checks. There's nothing you can do except legitimately pay for it.
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do you know if beweather is one that does??
kvswim said:
If you pirated them then some apps have built in anti piracy checks. There's nothing you can do except legitimately pay for it.
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I can't get music from force closing when I try to stream to my phone. Tried fresh ROM install, tried nandroid backup that it used to work on. Fixed permissions, cleared data, uninstall reinstall, different kernels, different apk downloads, installed as system app, installed as user app. Tried everything and in different orders.
Any ideas?
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Are you blocking ads?
Yes. Never thought of it. Will unblock.
Edit: problem solved. +1000 internets to you
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I'm blocking ads, am outside of the US, and still can use the music cloud, it must have been something else...
mkoch820 said:
I'm blocking ads, am outside of the US, and still can use the music cloud, it must have been something else...
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What are you using to block ads? A specific app or your own host files? I'd say it has to do with which host files you use as they're all gonna have different addresses blocked.
EDIT: Just tried it using AdAway and the default hosts with no problem. Was using a custom host file I'd gotten from somewhere before.
AdFree is what i use, i refreshed my cloud today, syncronized perfectly with the phone
For myself I used the ad blocking feature of ROM toolbox. Not sure why but turning this off did the trick. I haven't played with any other settings.
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I just started receiving this error on my GSM Samsung GNex when attempting to update the hosts file. "Hit Fatal Error, this copy of Adfree is too old." In searching older xda threads, a workaround was found back then by setting the device's date back to 2010. Tried this method and now AF updates normally. Set back to 2012... broken again. Mid last year, a fix was released by the developers and the problem seemed to be addressed. Although this phone is only a week old (and the app), I uninstalled and re-installed via Market. Thought it might be related to su, but no issues with other programs requiring root, ie. TB, RE, etc. Is this likely a problem with my configuration, or the app? Thanks.
I got the same problem which is started from 20May2012.
Use Adaway instead, it's a better app anyway
I'll give Adaway a whirl. Thanks for the tip.
Same problem with adfree so i installed adaway. Looks good, thank you for the tip.
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same
same problem wtf?
now i have ads on angry birds wtf
Tried ada too, because adfree doesn't work for me either.
Works nice no ads.
Thanx!
Sent from my Desire S using XDA
Same problem
Is this kernel related?
2 days ago I've made a kernel update.
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I just started receiving this error on my GSM Samsung GNex when attempting to update the hosts file. "Hit Fatal Error, this copy of Adfree is too old." In searching older xda threads, a workaround was found back then by setting the device's date back to 2010. Tried this method and now AF updates normally. Set back to 2012... broken again. Mid last year, a fix was released by the developers and the problem seemed to be addressed. Although this phone is only a week old (and the app), I uninstalled and re-installed via Market. Thought it might be related to su, but no issues with other programs requiring root, ie. TB, RE, etc. Is this likely a problem with my configuration, or the app? Thanks.
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I had the same problem today.
Now i use ad away it is much better
SeNd FrOm mY GaLaXy AcE
ROM Toolbox also has a built-in ad blocker, can use this aswell..
same error here, now trying adaway
Same Error
I am switching to AdAway which is much better and a slightly smaller hosts file is used - 737K which is better than 950K. Here is a market link:
Play Store AdAway Link
Same "Hit Fatal Error" 05-20-2012... Tring AdAway! Thanks
I'm having the same issue with my G2 and my G2X phones. Installed AdAway on the G2X for now since I just put new ROM on it last night and needed ads gone.
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After the new update all is working again.
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ROM Toolbox also has a built-in ad blocker, can use this aswell..
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The ad blocking lists in rom toolbox are not updated as regularly as the ones in adaway...something to consider...I still use it for it's other features but also run adaway.
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There is an update today.
And after, Addfree works fine.
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I am switching to AdAway which is much better and a slightly smaller hosts file is used - 737K which is better than 950K.
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I switch to AdAway a couple weeks back. I think its better. It lists which hosts files it uses and allows you to add your own hosts file. AdFree is anyone's guess what source it uses for its hosts file.
Same problem. :crying:
Trying adaway...
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Same problem. :crying:
Trying adaway...
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Figured it out...There is a new version of Adfree with a new market link. You have to uninstall v.0.8.44 and install this one (v.0.8.45). Don't know why this was done, but it works for me.
I got it to work by doing the following:
1. Go to settings and change your year to 2009
2. Open the app and boot normally
3. It should work now
4. After updated the host file, change the year back to 2012!
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Hello everyone! I am not new here,I have an old account "JBmorris", however i dont use it anymore.
Anyway, does anyone know iRoot(formerly Vroot)? If so. I'm going to need your help.
I am a person who almost often scans files before running them. So yesterday, I was download iRoot, and I scanned it, and it was detected as A virus called "Android:Agent-GYN [PUP]" (avast) and "Android/Spy.Agent.Y.Gen" (Avira).
It was scanned on virustotal.
I am afraid of hackers spying me.. can you clarify me? thanks.
JBmorris289 said:
Hello everyone! I am not new here,I have an old account "JBmorris", however i dont use it anymore.
Anyway, does anyone know iRoot(formerly Vroot)? If so. I'm going to need your help.
I am a person who almost often scans files before running them. So yesterday, I was download iRoot, and I scanned it, and it was detected as A virus called "Android:Agent-GYN [PUP]" (avast) and "Android/Spy.Agent.Y.Gen" (Avira).
It was scanned on virustotal.
I am afraid of hackers spying me.. can you clarify me? thanks.
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As far as i know its safe to use iROOT (formerly VRoot) I used it before my my computer is free of viruses. Many root "exploits" are detected as viruses or PUP. Just disconnet your internet, disable AV for rooting, delete iROOT once done OR add iROOT to your AV's exceptions. BUT you should change the contained superuser app for SuperSU once rooted.
But what about the Android Spy Agent detections?
JBmorris289 said:
But what about the Android Spy Agent detections?
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As I said, once the phone is rooted install SuperSU. SuperSU will prompt you to uninstall the crappy chinese superuser app and you're done
LS.xD said:
As I said, once the phone is rooted install SuperSU. SuperSU will prompt you to uninstall the crappy chinese superuser app and you're done
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Ah...okay. Thanks!
I used iRoot/VRoot but my phone got infected with something. After using the root application (which does work) it installed several more apps and I'm getting popups in my browsers and whatsapp. So far I haven't been able to remove it.
Any luck removing this? I tried using iRoot on my Galaxy S5 G900W8 and root failed, but I got a bunch of apps installed. The dam thing is in chinese and I can't read anything..... grr! This thing is sketchy... I'd say IF you're going to try it, do it NOT connected to internet (disable data/wifi) MAYBE then you wont get all these ****ty apps.....
but for me it has not worked thus far...
Happened to me yesterday. It was so painful! This junk installed 2 stubborn trojans in system/priv-app. Impossible to remove even with factory reset. It gains admin privileges, starts downloading crap from the net, fills the display with porn pics etc. Kingroot saved the day in the end! Managed to root my phone and clean the mess. It was a whole day battle.
BTW, credit to Stubborn Trojan Killer as well! It showed me the location, but wasn't able to clean because the phone wasn't really rooted.
Also, Total Commander was the only file manager capable of opening that dir without root.
P.S. First trojan was named "shell" and had version 1.0. The original shell app is higher version. That's how you know which is the good and which is the bad one. The other trojan was names something like xy_1_some digits. You should stop that "shell" crap immediately and disable it. It will be hard, but possible to do. Otherwise you wouldn't be able to do anything.