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Personal information theft by apps is out of control!(Iphones as well)
The only Android App I can find that you can set to block your personal info(UID,IMEI,location,ph#,contacts,etc) is Privacy Blocker. But it runs out of memory a lot, and only works on half the programs and doesn't work on odexed files. And you have to select and scan each program individually. Is there a better program that does this automatically? Or something that blocks advertising libraries like admob etc? Ad Away just changes your Host file to block ads.
What about implementing this into a ROM? That would be Great!
!!!!!!
Thank you very very much.
chek this program - LBE Privacy Guard
MoaAB: Mother of All AD-BLOCKING > BLOCKS ADware Malware Spyware Bloatware Ransomware
We can only dream of 'THE' Perfect AD & Malware Blocker...
BUT.....
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The Purpose of this Project is to make Device CLEANER, FASTER, SMOOTHER & FRIENDLY.
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The IDEA is to Minimize the ADs... NOT Total Eradication. Respect the Good Developers and there Revenues for Living.
FREEDOM NOTE: My ADBlocking MOD realizes that advertising and revenue is important to OEM/App Developers and this is how they earn money, BUT too much Advertisements are instrusion to privacy (I am also an App Developer but I Really Dont Like ADs). Advertisements are not automatically blocked but users have the choice whether to block or not block by manually Fashing my ADBlocking CWM MOD.
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: This MOD will Save you CPU Processing used in Advertisement Contents, In-App Ads, Hidden App Call-Back Home Routines, Malware/Spyware Sites, In-App User Data Collection, Definitely... Stupid Garbage from Internet and Precious Bandwidth resulting Extended Battery Life and Money Saved in Internet bills. THINK ABOUT IT.
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>>> What is a 'hosts' file? What it Does? Whats in it for Me?
The 'hosts' file contains the mappings of IP addresses to host names and loaded into memory (cache) at startup. Android OS checks the 'hosts' file before it queries any DNS servers, which enables it to override addresses in the DNS. This prevents access to the listed sites by redirecting any connection attempts back to the localhost (127.0.0.1), which is a loopback and traffic is dropped instantly (saving your millions of money used by network traffic 2G/3G/4G). Another feature of the 'hosts' file is its ability to block other applications (bogus applications) from connecting to the Internet, providing the entry exists.
'hosts' file is used to BLOCK ADs, BLOCK Banners, BLOCK 3rd Party Cookies, BLOCK 3rd Party Page Counters, BLOCK Web Bugs, BLOCK Web Hijackers, BLOCK Phishing Sites, BLOCK Malwares, BLOCK Spywares, BLOCK Trackers, BLOCK Unauthorized Application connections to web and BLOCK other Malicious activities...
This is not 100% Protection but atleast it takes care of ALMOST ALL OF THE SECURITY ISSUES FACING FROM THE BAD SITES.
For full Security, Use Antivirus or Security Suite from Android Market.
>>> Performance Issue? Will my device run SLOW?
I am using this 'hosts' file from my chilhood days and never had any performance issue to date, Although you might have a little delay in startup for few seconds (but you will not even notice) and then everything will be cool in standby and active mode. I say "Little delay is better than ADs, Malwares and Spywares..."
Please Read this Post for RAM usage
>>> Compatibility?
ANDROID FAMILY: 4.x, 5.1.x, 6.x, 7.x :angel: (5.0.x not supported, android memory leaks)
DEVICE FAMILY: Anything which has 1 GB of RAM and atleast 1.2GHz CPU minimum.
This MOD requires some amount of RAM (4MB - 8MB) and CPU for effective functionality. "Anything below the compatibility specs" might be working But wll be Slow and Laggy. PLEASE DO NOT PM me or POST on this thread for issues if so. I Don't and Won't Support.
WiFi/Mobile: Please disable PROXY to use this 'MOD' else no blocking will happen.
>>> How to install?
Just Copy Paste the 'hosts' file in /system/etc or Import it in some ADBlock App locally or Import in NetGuard. Thats It. ENJOY
>>> What is BLOCKED?
In-App/Web ADs, In-App/Web Trackers, Malware/Spyware Domains, Tracker Cookies, Malicious Call-Back Home App Functions, Malicious 3rd Party Redirection Functions and Possibly Some Level of Virus/Trojan Protection and More...
CAUTION: IMPORTANT NOTE to USERS This is not an APP but A Single file (MASSIVE ), So my packages is not altering any system functions, automating tasks, requiring frequent user interactions or installing/uninstalling system events. This package is not doing anything malicious but just sitting there and speaking/directing where to go or not... thats it. I hope All is Clear :angel: Please do not complain of bootloops, softbricks or hardbricks, i am not responsible
CAUTION: IMPORTANT NOTE to APP DEVELOPERS & AD OWNERS This is not an Interception App or Reverse Engineering Code BUT an Android Standard defined for user configuration. I am trying to make my Device (which i own in terms of Hardware/Software which i Paid for) much CLEANER, FASTER, SMOOTHER & FRIENDLY for general use :angel:. My program will not alter any of the installed App/s or inject any interception code in your App/s :good:. All Request/s and Response/s are handled by OS (Android) layer. In no way to want to hurt the Developer BUT my priority is CLEAN DEVICE. :good:
If anyone (Users or Developers) wants to exclude the domains or sub-domains from this MOD please PM me with possible reasons. I will be happy to help you.
NOTE to USERS: Please Do not post your work in this thread. This is to avoid untested or duplicated or unstable work. You can defenitly share via some file share and PM the work to users OR Please create your own thread.
>>> DISCLAIMER :good:
This 'hosts' file will possible block harmful effects, active and passive intrusion of potential sites or apps but using this also/might block regular site and/or apps. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED and USE AT YOUR OWN RISK.
I take no responsibility of any losses and damages to your Hardware or your Software component/s caused by this piece of code. You have been given the choice of NOT FLASHING or TO FLASH the ADBlocking CWM and yourself choosen the way to stop the ADs. This MOD might also block regular domains because of the extreme blocking nature. You will also be protected from Malware/Spyware/Bloatware but limited to the extent of updates. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED :angel: HAPPY AD-BLOCKING
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NEW UPDATE IN PROCESS...
If You are Complaining TOOO MUCH then Please Read this
* Direct Link for ADBlock Apps: "http://adblock.mahakala.is" super credits to
nagpochenpo
* REVERT this MOD and Reset to Stock
Safe & DNS IP for everyones use:
208.67.222.222
8.26.56.26
208.67.220.220
8.20.247.20
Just add the above entries in your DNS settings.
>>> How to Know if this MOD is WORKING???
Go here & Follow instructions http://ads-blocker.com/testing
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You can Distribute my MOD with my Permissions. Distribution should include my XDA name 'BSDgeek_Jake' and Link to this 'ADBlocking MOD' thread in your Credits sections/About sections and Properly Visible to Human Eyes. Distribution should be synced with the latest MOD updates or Can be pointed to the MOD alternate download mentioned in this Post or my Profile Page. Please PM me for any queries.
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Thanks for this! If I already have a hosts file with lots of blocked addresses in my /etc and system/etc folders how can I add these?
Thank you for your help
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Obagleyfreer said:
Thanks for this! If I already have a hosts file with lots of blocked addresses in my /etc and system/etc folders how can I add these?
Thank you for your help
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Hi Obagleyfreer,
You can append the hosts file to your '/etc/hosts' either by some terminal program (BetterTerminal) or copy your '/etc/hosts' to your PC and manually append then re-copy over USB.
I strongly recommend to use my version of 'hosts' file over yours due to the fact that it contains updated BLOCKING Data from more than 5 sources. It also contains Custom BLOCKING Data based on my analysis.
Happy BLOCKING.
Thank you for this
I love getting rid of apps and doing stuff manually. I can of course just copy paste this, but I'm trying to learn and acclimate myself to adb, so I don't stress each time I wish to use it for mission critical stuff. If anyone can effortlessly provide the adb commands, I can of course spend a half hour Googling and another hour messing up my syntax, for which I keep my Wakizashi nearby...just in case Seppuku begin pulling me(pun intended).
I know I need to do my time in UNIX and as in all things it will become second nature eventually. With self teaching ala Google, and fear of asking questions and almost certainly being flamed or ridiculed, with a heavy dose of sarcasm by those who've forgotten what it was like being to be a noob. It happens often that the answer to my question was to be found buried in an obscure thread from three years ago, which I failed to retrieve, as my query wasn't phrased just so. (I apologize in advance for my unfair rant, please do accept, it began in an attempt for a little light comic relief, and morphed into a bitter montser) thanks in advance for any help you may be able to provide, or even for just disregarding my vent and not holding it against me. I do feel better for it. I promise to help people all I can out once I've got a solid grip on Unix based CLI
Cheers
Hi.
Thank you very much for your hard work on this hosts file, but could you please also add busbox'x hosts file to into this one.
Because i see now that not all the ad's from installed apps i have installed on my phone are been blocked by your hosts file but they are blocked by busybox.
When I installed this host file, I noticed that it was easily 2x the size of my old host file.
Thanks for all your hard work !!!
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this hosts file sure took hard work to put together. I installed it, but for now I reverted back to ad-away cuz there were many ads in european newspapers 'n crappy stuff. I put it to owner = system cuz I I couldn't put it to owner = root. r-r-r- was set properly. maybe you could feed your hosts into the ad-away project and merge it.
mai77 said:
this hosts file sure took hard work to put together. I installed it, but for now I reverted back to ad-away cuz there were many ads in european newspapers 'n crappy stuff. I put it to owner = system cuz I I couldn't put it to owner = root. r-r-r- was set properly. maybe you could feed your hosts into the ad-away project and merge it.
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Make Sure You are 'ROOT' (Superuser or SuperSu)
Just open 'Root Explorer' and copy the 'hosts' file to '/etc/' or '/system/etc'. tap and hold on 'hosts' file and tap on 'Permissions'. Set it rw-r-r and Owner to root:root. Reboot and Thats It.
I did that now. still lotsa ads in da newspapers. one was about stupid natural gas from Statoil, Norway. can't have dat crap.
will go back to ad.away
Ok. now I used yaffs explorer to edit file permissions. Works with above settings. Still set ad away active, but with This «hosts»
All ads gone. Nice!
nice! much more than AdAway offers (so far) :good:
Site Blocked
Taringa.net is blocked (esta pagina no deberia de estar bloqueada)
what's the different with AdFree?
lucubrb said:
what's the different with AdFree?
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Hi, AdFree or any other AdBlock app will block minimum of ads but my 'hosts' file has multiple sources for AdBlocking and it also include custom Malware/Spyware domain based on my analysis.
Currently its a manual job to put 'hosts' file into the '/etc' or '/system/etc' using 'RootExplorer' but soon i will publish CWM to make it automated.
MisterNot said:
Taringa.net is blocked (esta pagina no deberia de estar bloqueada)
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Taringa.net is a Hybrid Ad domain, so blocked by default. You can remove it manually by editing the 'hosts' file by yourself.
just to inform that it doesn't block adds from tubemate app
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FYI, your hosts file blocks all Dropbox and Hotfile links, which is a really bad thing for we xda rom/mod flashers.
I love the idea of a giant hosts file but I had to revert to AdFree
Thanks for the work though
Thanks for this!
.:Sent from the Hellfire Galaxy of S & 3:.
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agriff said:
FYI, your hosts file blocks all Dropbox and Hotfile links, which is a really bad thing for we xda rom/mod flashers.
I love the idea of a giant hosts file but I had to revert to AdFree
Thanks for the work though
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Hmm that will need to be edited for sure..
.:Sent from the Hellfire Galaxy of S & 3:.
agriff said:
FYI, your hosts file blocks all Dropbox and Hotfile links, which is a really bad thing for we xda rom/mod flashers.
I love the idea of a giant hosts file but I had to revert to AdFree
Thanks for the work though
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New Updated 'hosts' file is now uploaded excluding Popular File Sharing Sites.
ENJOY :good:
Just wanted to say thanks for putting all those hosts together, works great!
Now available on http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=32276021#post32276021
Thanks for this updated host file but to be really frank with you, i can't believe the fact that thia host file is capable of blocking more than 200000 domains. Normal apps like adfree and adblock have block max of 50000 domains. So, it is quite hard to believe. Hope it is completely legit. :Fingers crossed:
Sent from Hell!!
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.xxx. said:
Thanks for this updated host file but to be really frank with you, i can't believe the fact that thia host file is capable of blocking more than 200000 domains. Normal apps like adfree and adblock have block max of 50000 domains. So, it is quite hard to believe. Hope it is completely legit. :Fingers crossed:
Sent from Hell!!
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This has nothing to do with the adfree or adblock or any other apps. The simple concept is to BLOCK a requests (AD) to a address though a loopback (127.0.0.1) address and it is forcefully dropped by the system. The is no System Load or CPU/Memory hogs. Everything is Linux and it follows a Basic Logic of Name/IP Resolution.
AND It Magically WORKS...
Happy BLOCKING.
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Samsung Galaxy S2
Firmware: ICS 4.0.4 XWLPX
ROM: VK ROM 5.4.4
Kernel: Phenomenal 6.1
Modem: BVLP7
MODS: xLOUD,SRS,BRAVIA Engine,ALSA Resampler, Audio Effects Engine
Just wanted to say thank you for this. This is awesome! Thanks for your hard work.
J
BSDgeek_Jake said:
Mother of AD BLOCKING - 'hosts' file for your Android Baby - Updated 05 December 2012
I AM BACK WITH NEW UPDATE.
CHANGES: :angel:
1. Duplicate entries removed.
2. Alternate Malware Domain Blocks.
3. Converted TAB to SPACES, Encoding to UTF-8, Line Endings to LF (UNIX).
4. Corrected improper domain names and improper comment entries.
5. Popular File Sharing Sites excluded from list
(mediafire,filestube,depositfiles,box,rapidshare,rapidlibrary,4shared,hotfile,uploading,uploaded,fileserve,zippyshare,filefactory,2shared,etc...)
NOTE: Due to some technical issues i lost my earlier XDA credentials and related posts. NOW-on i will be 'BSDgeek_Jake'
Here i present the Mother of AD BLOCKING to STOP those Annoying ADs (Text and Media), Crazy Malware and Spyware, Possibly POP-Ups and other Nonsense Unwanted Parasites.
NOTE: This 'hosts' file is fully compatible and tested on Android Operating Environment 2.2.x, 2.3.x, 3.x, 4.0.x, 4.1.x
> What is a 'hosts' file? What it Does? Whats in it for Me?
The 'hosts' file contains the mappings of IP addresses to host names and loaded into memory (cache) at startup. Android OS checks the 'hosts' file before it queries any DNS servers, which enables it to override addresses in the DNS. This prevents access to the listed sites by redirecting any connection attempts back to the localhost (127.0.0.1), which is a loopback and traffic is dropped instantly (saving your millions of money used by network traffic 2G/3G/4G). Another feature of the 'hosts' file is its ability to block other applications (bogus applications) from connecting to the Internet, providing the entry exists.
'hosts' file is used to BLOCK ADs, BLOCK Banners, BLOCK 3rd Party Cookies, BLOCK 3rd Party Page Counters, BLOCK Web Bugs, BLOCK Web Hijackers, BLOCK Phishing Sites, BLOCK Malwares, BLOCK Spywares, BLOCK Trackers, BLOCK Unauthorized Application connections to web and BLOCK other Malicious activities...
This is not 100% Protection but atleast it takes care of ALMOST ALL OF THE SECURITY ISSUES FACING FROM THE BAD SITES.
For full Security, Use Antivirus or Security Suite from Android Market.
> Performance Issue? Will my device run SLOW?
I am using this 'hosts' file from my chilhood days and never had any performance issue to date, Although you might have a little delay in startup in miliseconds (you might not even notice, trust me) and then everything will be cool in standby and active mode. I say "Little delay is better than ADs, Malwares and Spywares..."
> Compatibility?
ALL OEM :angel:
Android 2.2.x, 2.3.x, 3.x, 4.0.x, 4.1.x :angel:
> How to install?[/COLOR]
You have to be ROOT (su) to copy the 'hosts' file to '/etc' and '/system/etc' and setting the permissions to 'root:root' and '0444' or 'r-r-r'. Reboot you Android Baby and That It. ENJOY.
> What is the Updated Cycle?
Major Update: 2 Months and Intermediate Updates.
> Any Qyeries?
Ok. Throw me some questions :laugh:
> What is BLOCKED?
carrier*q,airp*sh,open*eint,hey*ap,lea*bolt,moolah*edia,tap*t,ad*ob,in*obi,ad*ense,tech*upportalert,ad*ervices,micro*oft ads,ya*oo ads,goo*le ads, se*rch ads,star*app and many many more.
CURRENTLY 200464 AD DOMAINS BLOCKED :good:
> DISCLAIMER :good:
I take no responsibility of any losses and damages to your Hardware or your Software component/s caused by this piece of code. Although this piece of code is tested by me in my 'LAB' extensively and i found no issues at all and 100% working. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED :angel:
HAPPY AD BLOCKING.
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Really GOOD JOB!!! Thank you
good job
Could u explain exactly what is this
In simple nooby language please..thank u
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magician369 said:
Could u explain exactly what is this
In simple nooby language please..thank u
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Its an Advertisement and Harmful Content Blocker.
You phone is most safer and secure from stupid websites and crazy apps.
ENJOY :victory:
VPN app add host files
BSDgeek_Jake said:
This has nothing to do with the adfree or adblock or any other apps. The simple concept is to BLOCK a requests (AD) to a address though a loopback (127.0.0.1) address and it is forcefully dropped by the system. The is no System Load or CPU/Memory hogs. Everything is Linux and it follows a Basic Logic of Name/IP Resolution.
AND It Magically WORKS...
Happy BLOCKING.
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Samsung Galaxy S2
Firmware: ICS 4.0.4 XWLPX
ROM: VK ROM 5.4.4
Kernel: Phenomenal 6.1
Modem: BVLP7
MODS: xLOUD,SRS,BRAVIA Engine,ALSA Resampler, Audio Effects Engine
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I can't root my POS Alcatel fierce 4 but I do have a VPN app
for no root which I can add host files. I assume I just add the
entire zipped folder? That's my only option. The app on the
Play Store is called "Virtual Hosts".
Introduction
Welcome to the thread which is dedicated to the numerous ways of how to block advertisements on your Android device. This guide will show you different ways how users can enjoy an ad-free Android experience, both for unrooted as well as rooted users. In general, this thread will give you an overview about apps, whose purpose is to block ads within apps and even web browsers.
Searching for keywords like "ad blocking" on XDA will result in many different threads with numerous aspects. But I found the lack of a centralized collection quite annoying, so I decided to start this thread to provide users with the latest possibilities to effectively block advertisements on their Android device. There is no way I am going to say that this is the "Ultimative Ad-Blocking Thread", as this is (and maybe always will be) rather an evolving than a finished topic. As each user has its own personal preferences, this is not a mandatory setup, but a guide for users which are new to the subject as well as for users, that have experience but nevertheless want to learn about other possibilities.
Basics
So let's start with some basics. There are different ways how to block ads. The most popular one is the use of so-called hosts files. Basically, this is a local file, containing a list of web addresses, which can’t be connected to from your device, so that all content (for example ads, banners, 3rd party Cookies, 3rd party page counters, web bugs and even most hijackers) from those addresses will be blocked. This way no advertisement content originating from those addresses will be shown. For more information about host files, visit Blocking unwanted connections with a hosts file.
Important: if you use a browser with data compression feature (like Chrome or Opera for example), you have to turn off this feature within the browser, otherwise the ad-blocking by using the host file will not be reliable any more. This issue arises from the fact that all data traffic is redirected over a compression server, which will result in the fact that all data – content and ads – are coming from those servers instead of the original ones, whose names are included in the host files.
So much text! Where are the apps?
Here they are. I have set up four categories for you:
Root required (check post #2) – apps that require a rooted device
No root required (check post #3) – apps that don’t require a rooted device
private DNS (check post #4) – utilizing Androids private DNS function
Browsers with ad-blocking methods (check post #5) – ad-blocking web browsers
Please note:
I have just started to fill this thread with information. If you are interested, but not satisfied with the provided information, please consider re-visiting this thread after some days and check the change log.
Disclaimer:
I am not responsible for bricked/broken devices due to modifications you decided to apply on your device. Furthermore, none of the linked apps in this thread are my own work, so I am not able to include more features or fix bugs. If you feel the need to ask for features, please visit the corresponding app’s thread or web page.
Credits:
delta_foxtrot2 - for AdFree
mrRobinson/PerfectSlayer - for AdAway
Team AdGuard - for AdGuard
M66B - for NetGuard
BSDgeek_Jake - for MoaAB - Mother of all Ad-Blocking
Mozilla - for Firefox Browser
arnaud42 - for Kiwi Browser
Root required
AdFree for Android (XDA thread)
AdFree is a simple app for Android operating system that modifies the system hosts file to redirect known advertising and tracking hostnames to local host.
The current version (v0.9.9) ships with mongoose, a small webserver, and a copy of tcpdump, so you can log DNS requests, this allows you to discover new hostnames not currently blocked.
The web interface at http://adfree.odiousapps.com/index.php allows you to configure white and black lists from your desktop manually (requires a free account at AdFree).
It will block all ads within apps and web browsers. If you have issues, you have to open AdFree and enable "local web server" as well as "start TCPdump". This way you can track connections which have been blocked by checking the AdFree log file (AdFree -> Settings -> show TCP host names) and add them to your personal whitelist manually via web interface (link is given above).
Works for mobile connection as well as for WiFi connection.
required Android version: 2.1+
advantages: blocks all type of ads
disadvantages: setup of a personal whitelist/blacklist is not possible via the app itself
AdAway (XDA thread)
AdAway is an open source ad blocker for Android using the hosts file. AdAway lets you select your own sources of hosts files. In addition, you can add exceptions to your whitelist from within the AdAway app if an app is not working when specific hosts are blocked or define extra hostnames in your own Blacklist.
One big issue: AdAway will not work reliable when on mobile networks like 3G. You can deactivate that proxy by going to your selected APN (on Android 4: Wireless and networks -> More… -> Mobile Networks -> Access Point Names) and remove the value in the proxy field.
required Android version: 2.1+
advantages: properly blocks ads based on hosts file
disadvantages: does not work reliable on mobile networks with default settings
MoaAB - Mother of all Ad-Blocking (XDA thread)
Mother of all Ad-Blocking (MoaAB) is an ad blocker for Android which utilizes the hosts file. Simply flash it through recovery and most apps are blocked. However, this method requires a custom recovery to be installed on your device (and each update has to be flashed again through recovery). Furthermore, MoaAB requires a device with a minimum RAM of 2GB (MoaAB uses up to 40MB of RAM while you use your device) as well as a CPU with at least 1.6GHz to run smoothly. On devices that do not fulfill this minimum requirements, it may work but it will make your device slow and laggy.
required Android version: 4.2+ (Note: 5.0.x is not supported (memory leak)! Check the MoaAB XDA thread for more information.)
advantages: properly blocks most ads based on hosts file
disadvantages: a custom recovery (CWM, TWRP) is required to flash MoaAB (as well as each update); causes performance issues on older devices
No root required
Adguard - No Root Ad Blocker (XDA thread)
Adguard is a tool designed to make web surfing of Android users more comfortable and safe, and one of the best parts: no root is required. Adguard establishes a local VPN connection to connect to the internet, by which all advertising content is blocked. In addition, Adguard sets up a firewall to control in- and outgoing traffic.
There is a free trial version available as well as a pro version. The free trial version blocks ads in browsers, whereas the pro version (which you have to purchase after trial period in order to get Adguard working again) blocks ads systemwide (browsers + apps).
required Android version: 4.0.3+
advantages: blocks ads in apps as well as some browsers
disadvantages: requires a VPN to constantly run in the background -> burden on the system; you also need to trust the provider of the VPN
AdAway (XDA thread)
AdAway is an open source ad blocker for Android using the hosts file. AdAway lets you select your own sources of hosts files. In addition, you can add exceptions to your whitelist from within the AdAway app if an app is not working when specific hosts are blocked or define extra hostnames in your own Blacklist.
One big issue: AdAway will not work reliable when on mobile networks like 3G. You can deactivate that proxy by going to your selected APN (on Android 4: Wireless and networks -> More… -> Mobile Networks -> Access Point Names) and remove the value in the proxy field.
required Android version: 2.1+
advantages: blocks ads in apps as well as browsers; open-source
disadvantages: main purpose is achieved by setting up a local VPN (so you can't use another VPN in parallel), does not work reliable on mobile networks with default settings
NetGuard - No-root firewall (XDA thread)
NetGuard is a new open-source application, developed by XDA Recognized Developer M66B, which you might know for his famous XPrivacy modul for Xposed. NetGuard is a lightweight and easy to handle firewall, and one of the best parts: no root is required. NetGuard establishes a local VPN connection to connect to the internet, by which the user can define which applications should be allowed to access the internet. In addition, NetGuard can be used to download host files to block ads (GitHub version only, don't use the one from Play Store).
required Android version: 4.0+
advantages: blocks ads in apps as well as browsers; open-source
disadvantages: main purpose is achieved by setting up a local VPN - network traffic becomes somewhat slower (should not be noticeable during daily usage); you can't use another VPN in parallel
personalHTTPproxy (XDA thread)
personalHTTPproxy is an Android app that can filter all your HTTP (and of course HTTPS) traffic to block ads - no root needed. The app is open source software and is free of charge. It loads one or more hosts filter to block ads, thus all HTTP(S) protocol traffic will be filtered. This is very efficient when ads use the HTTP(S) protocol, but embedded ads mostly use other methods such as AdMob or AdSense, so they can not be blocked by personalHTTPproxy.
required Android version: 2.3+
advantages: blocks ads that use the HTTP(S) protocol
disadvantages: does not block ads that use other methods than the HTTP(S) protocol
Androids "private DNS" option
Since Android 9, Google added the option to set your own private DNS. This option can be found by following the below listed path.
Settings - Network - Advanced - Private DNS
(Please note: this path is valid for AOSP based ROMs and it might vary for other custom ROMs or OEM ROMs. Please use your preferred search engine to get more information about where to find this option on your ROM)
Using a custom DNS server has a lot of advantages. You can circumvent so-called DNS-based blocking, which will see an increased usage in the future in some countries, based on their corresponding laws which will force telecommunication providers to block specific webpages based on the providers DNS server. In addition, some independent DNS providers have their own blacklist, which include well-known ad sources. So by setting up your own private DNS source within Androids settings, you can block ads (and also malware) systemwide! Wow, that's pretty cool, eh? And you know what? YOU DON'T NEED ROOT OR A VPN RUNNING ALL THE TIME
But how does it work? Well, that's quite easy. Network adresses, which are on the DNS blacklist of the provider, can't be reached at all, similar to what blocking by utilization a hosts file does. If you need further infomation, please check this link for example.
There are numerous DNS servers out there which offer ad blocking, for example AdGuard, Dismail or DNSforge. If you are interested in one, please do your reserach and chose one.
required Android version: 9+
advantages: systemwide blocking ads/malware on DNS-base; no additional app or even root is required
disadvantages: no possibility to define your own personal block list (but this shouldn't really be an issue)
Browsers with ad-blocking methods
Lightning Browser (XDA thread)
Lightning Browser is an open-source lightweight Android web browser dedicated to delivering a high-quality experience. It does block all apps within the app itself, but you need to purchase the pro version for this. Nevertheless, this one does not require root, so if you are worried about your device's warranty but want an ad-free experience while surfing the web, give Lightning a try.
required Android version: 4.0+
advantages: does not require root; open-source based web browser
disadvantages: requires paid pro version to blocks ads within the browser itself; no ad-blocking in other apps; last update in late 2019 (as of April 2021)
Firefox Browser (Play Store link)
Firefox Browser is an open source web browser which most people know as a web browser for PC's. But the version for Android does not lack any important functionality, it even offers the possibility to install plugins, most important the uBlock Origin plugin. This plugin offers a large variety of adblocking possibilities (and also malware blocking) as it is able to utilize custom hosts files. If you simply want a easy-to-use ad blocker, just install the plugin and enable the ad blocking in its settings and you are done - ads are blocked and you can enjoy your web browsing.
required Android version: 4.0.3+
advantages: does not require root; possibility to use customized hosts file; blocking of malware
disadvantages: no ad-blocking in other apps
Kiwi Browser (XDA thread)
Kiwi Browser is an open source web browser based on Chrome. Beside the possibility to block ads natively, it even offers the possibility to install plugins, most important the uBlock Origin plugin. This plugin offers a large variety of adblocking possibilities (and also malware blocking) as it is able to utilize custom hosts files. If you simply want a easy-to-use ad blocker, just install the plugin and enable the ad blocking in its settings and you are done - ads are blocked and you can enjoy your web browsing.
required Android version: 4.1+
advantages: does not require root; possibility to use customized hosts file; blocking of malware
disadvantages: no ad-blocking in other apps
Changelog
2021-04-09
removed Xposed modules section and replaced it with "private DNS" section
removed some outdated browsers
added Kiwi Browser
added AdAway (VPN-based) to non-root section
older changelog:
2016-09-02
removed AdBlocker from the list of Xposed modules, as it has been banned on XDA (warez app)
added Atlas Web Browser to the list of ad-blocking browsers
added Firefox Browser to the list of ad-blocking browsers
2016-06-24
added Slimperience Browser to list of ad-blocking browsers
2016-05-17
added Opera Mini to list of ad-blocking browsers
2016-04-04
removed Adblock Plus for Android from list of methods which don't require root
removed Adblock Browser for Android from list of ad-blocking browsers
added AdClear to list of methods which don't require root
added personalHTTPproxy to list of methods which don't require root
updated Cornowser's description
2016-03-23
added AdBlocker to list of methods which require root
2016-03-09
added NetGuard to list of methods which don't require root
added Cornowser to list of ad-blocking browsers
2015-12-21
added AdBlocker to list of ad-blocking Xposed modules
2015-11-23
added Naked Browser to list of ad-blocking browsers
2015-10-22
added Adguard - No Root Ad Blocker to list of methods which don't require root
2015-10-14
added MoaAB to list of methods which require root
2015-10-07
added UC Browser to list of ad-blocking browsers
2015-10-06
added list of ad-blocking browsers
2015-10-05
opening of this thread
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Updated the thread, especially the section for ad-blocking browsers.
Thread updated (check changelog for more information).
Thread updated (check changelog).
This is a really well made guide. Thank you OP:
Suggestion, possible to add the wonderful "naked browser"?
kongha said:
This is a really well made guide. Thank you OP:
Suggestion, possible to add the wonderful "naked browser"?
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Thank you for the suggestion. Will add it when I return from vacation.
Thread updated (check changelog).
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No root required
Adblock Plus for Android (Adblock Plus for Android web page)
Adblock Plus for Android is designed to work on all devices, no root is required. Adblock Plus establishes a VPN connection to connect to the internet, by which all advertising content is blocked.
Download the .apk file from the above linked official web page and install it (make sure Unknown Sources for installation are enabled). Open Adblock Plus and activate filtering. This way it will all advertisements while using WiFi connection. To use it with mobile network, one has to add a proxy to your APN manually.
Go to System Settings -> Network Connections -> More networks -> Mobile Networks -> Access Point Names. Copy all settings from your default APN, add a new proxy and paste all settings from your default APN. Now add the following entries:
Proxy: localhost
Port: 2020
Now activate the newly created proxy and Adblock Plus should work on mobile network, too.
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Can you write a step by step guide for Adblock Plus settings for mobile data network? Thanks!
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Can you write a step by step guide for Adblock Plus settings for mobile data network? Thanks!
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Well, it should be quite easy:
Go to System Settings -> Network Connections -> More networks -> Mobile Networks -> Access Point Names. Copy all settings from your default APN, add a new proxy and paste all settings from your default APN (if you don't know how to copy the settings from your default APN, just procede with the next step by entering the proxy and port info to your current APN). Now add the following entries:
Proxy: localhost
Port: 2020
Open the three dot menu on top right and save the configuration. You can always revert back to your default APN settings by clicking on "reset settings".
I have never done this by myself, as I have a rooted device and use AdFree or AdAway, so please be aware that I do not take any responsibility for what you do. If you are unsure, check the official AdBlock Plus for Android web page, where you can find a configuration manual. Another thread for mobile network settings you can find here on XDA.
might be a silly question..
so i am confused, if i am using adfree or adaway will i see ads on my chrome or other browsers?
reddead66 said:
might be a silly question..
so i am confused, if i am using adfree or adaway will i see ads on my chrome or other browsers?
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As was said in the description of AdAway and AdFree, both apps modify the host file of your device. All access to the web pages on this host list will be blocked, both in apps as well as in internet browsers. So basically you should have an ad-free Chrome browser. I would recommend to install one of the apps and check it for yourself if you have a rooted device.
reddead66 said:
might be a silly question..
so i am confused, if i am using adfree or adaway will i see ads on my chrome or other browsers?
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As was said in the description of AdAway and AdFree, both apps modify the host file of your device. All access to the web pages on this host list will be blocked, both in apps as well as in internet browsers. So basically you should have an ad-free Chrome browser. I would recommend to install one of the apps and check it for yourself if you have a rooted device.
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If you are using the data saver feature in Chrome or Opera you will still see ads when using a hosts file. Data Saver has to be disabled for a hosts file to work 'properly.' With Chrome's data saver enabled all of the data (including ads) for the website you are viewing is coming from Google's compression servers. Opera uses their own servers, same principle.
wantabe said:
If you are using the data saver feature in Chrome or Opera you will still see ads when using a hosts file. Data Saver has to be disabled for a hosts file to work 'properly.' With Chrome's data saver enabled all of the data (including ads) for the website you are viewing is coming from Google's compression servers. Opera uses their own servers, same principle.
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Thanks for reminding me about this issue. When reading the thread again, I got the feeling that I missed something and you just gave me the answer :good:
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Thanks for reminding me about this issue. When reading the thread again, I got the feeling that I missed something and you just gave me the answer :good:
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You're welcome! I've always used a hosts file on mobile and desktop, been working on it for years. It looks like some ads are blocked, some aren't and I see image placeholders when trying to use a hosts file with the data saver enabled. Without data saving enabled I never see image placeholders and rarely ever see an ad in Chrome or Opera.
Beginning with 2016 we will not longer support the coexistence with EYEO's AdBlocker.
This tool is an advertising gateway and they will pass more and more advertising.
keweonDNS
THE FIRST ADBLOCKER WORLDWIDE
WHICH RUNS ON
EVERY OPERATION SYSTEM
EVERY BROWSER
EVERY SYSTEM
without any Software Installation
Tested & working on:
WinXP to Win10 - Windows Mobile - Linux - UNIX - Android - iPhone - iPad - MacOS - BeOS - BLACKBERRY - JavaOS - XBOX - PLAYSTATION - APPLE WATCH - WebOS - Microsoft EDGE - RASBERRY - NAS DEVICES - SmartTV's
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I'm proud to present a brand new ad-block and security solution. I hope to find some supporter here to check, test and optimize the system.
The name of this system is keweon which is a short form from the German words "keine werbung online". Translated to English this would be "no advertising online"
Unfortunately every online presence is within German language because my English is not longer the best.
The idea and very first solution was born in year 2003. In the year 2013 I decided to launch the system as an online based system and we have tested this system almost on every device. AdBlocking is just only one of the many features but at the moment it's only important if the black and white lists are usable and what to change.
keweon is also the only adblock solution world wide which is not possible to block. If you find a web page where you receive the message "Blocked because you are using an adblocker" let me know this link here or post it on our facebook page and we will change this.
Now it's up to you to decide what you want to think about it.
How can you use it?
The big advantage is that you don't need to install any software. Just point your device to the keweonDNS Server and - that's it!
You can use it on your device or on your SOHO Router or you can use it just on your PC to test and see how does it work.
It's working on EVERY operation system, on EVERY device. Even on IPhone, PlayStation, XBOX and if you want it will even run on the Apple Watch.
Here are the keweonDNS Server list and where they are located:
DNS Server IPv4
GERMANY 01 (*) 46.101.208.121
GERMANY 02 (**) 46.101.187.194
UNITED KINGDOM 01 (*) 178.62.117.240
USA - Dallas (TX) (**) 45.32.198.153
DNS Server IPv6
GERMANY 01 (*) 2a03:b0c0:3:d0::3c:7001
GERMANY 02 (**) 2a03:b0c0:3:d0::b0:8001
UNITED KINGDOM 01 (*) 2a03:b0c0:1:d0::28:8001
USA - Dallas (TX) (**) 2001:19f0:6400:8945:5400:00ff:fe17:5dba
(*) = only available for Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Liechtenstein
(**) = global available
Our DNS Server are not pointing to Google server at the other end. We want to have a clean DNS solution. The DNS servers points to root-server.net infrastructure only.
This might cause some troubles e.g. with MarkMonitor URL's and Domains. I don't care because this company is anyway block at 99,999% via keweonDNS
HTTPS Advertising - no more chance
This is also a big advantage that keweon is able to cover also this crap. We know the current solution is not the best but it is the cheapest.
If you want get rid of the HTTPS advertising error message than you need to install the keweon Adblock Root Certificate on your Computer or on your device.
I know that there are better solutions but the problem is that keweon is currently just a hobby and to buy a public certificate and spending 800 Euro just for fun would be a big financial pain.
You don't need the certificate to use the keweon Adblock but if you want to get rid of the https nags you need to use is.
Browser example without keweon Root Certificate:
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Browser example with keweon Root Certificate:
If you want to see what is inside this certificate than browse to the keweon HTTPS Sniper Server and take a look inside the SSL Certificate. You can see what URL's we will take over for ad-blocking reason.
How does keweonDNS work?
It's not a big secret because EVERYTHING is working on 100% pure native DNS technologies. The only thing you need is a FreeBSD Server, a LINUX Server and - YES, it is REQUIRED - a Windows Server. You need to build your own operation system based on UNIX and some special kernel things.
That's all!
I also have had a contact to a big AdBlock Company and the CEO still think this solution is a Proxy solution. I don't want to make a big discussion but keweon is running on 100% native DNS.
The only exception for this is currently YouTube. We have unlocked YouTube that you will not longer get stupid messages "Is blocked because...".
In non other country of the world are more Videos blocked than in Germany. Don't ask for the secret of the YouTube solution. It's working and we will not send the traffic over the keweon systems. That's the reason why we can offer this solution to nearly half a million users.
Check this and see:
https://apps.opendatacity.de/gema-vs-youtube/en/
Currently we have the problem that YouTube unblocker will not run 100% on iOS devices. If you want to see EVERY Video you need to uninstall the YouTube App from your device and watch the videos within the browser.
Therefore I would need additional help to sort out where the hell this app will take the GEO location information's. At the moment it seems it will use the iOS API for this but my knowledge about the iOS API is very limited.
Here are the important links:
On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/keweonNetwork
On Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/keweonNetwork
Because of legal reason the web site is still offline. One little error on the page could cost a lot of money in Germany.
The Web: http://www.keweon.de
The keweon Root Certificate.
Keep in mind it is not required to use the certificate. If you want to get rid of the HTTPS error messages u can use it but for the basic Ad-blocking it is NOT REQUIRED.
Here is the list of the current entries within our certificate. You can double check this within our HTTPS sniper server: https://adblock.keweon.center
http://forum.keweon.de/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=8
For Windows Systeme (MSI File)
The certificate is working for IE, Edge and Chrome Browser.
http://pki.keweon.center/certs/keweonAdBlockCertificate.msi
MSI within a ZIP file:
http://pki.keweon.center/certs/keweonAdBlockCertificate-MSI.zip
For Android and iOS devices, also for Firefox and Mozilla Browser:
http://pki.keweon.center/certs/keweonAdBlockCertificate.crt
CRT within a ZIP file:
http://pki.keweon.center/certs/keweonAdBlockCertificate-CRT.zip
For Admins to use it within Active Directory as REG file:
http://pki.keweon.center/certs/keweonAdblockCertificate.reg
REG within a ZIP file:
http://pki.keweon.center/certs/keweonAdblockCertificate-REG.zip
If you want to have a "AllInOne Package" use this link please:
http://pki.keweon.center/certs/keweonAdblockCertificate.zip
What will this cost?
It will cost nothing. You can use it where ever you want to use it.
Why it's free?
Because we can do it.
We are unknown.
We don't know what you think about this solution.
That's the reason why this will be free of charge. But keep in mind that this system is only a demo system because we don't have the money to do what we want to do.
The only thing what we expect:
Like, Share and Promote us here by XDA (hit the Thanks Button), on Facebook and Twitter. That's all we want to have from you.
And now?
Now it's your turn.
Read it, use it and decide if you want to have the Internet in a newer Version. Take a look and see.
Hope you enjoy it!
How you can support keweon?
If you have found an address which is blocked that needs to be unblocked or if you have found additional critical address then just send this via email.
At the moment we need to cross check everything manually but we hope that we can automated this process within a few weeks. For this it is important how you send the email. Let's give a short example.
BLACKLIST EXAMPLE:
You have found the URL www.ads-terror.com. But this address is a Popup from the site www.cool-site.com
Now create a text file as like as a hosts file and add the bad URL. Use the Hash sign (#) to seperate the comment. As comment you should use the source URL where you have found the Popup.
www.ads-terror.com # www.cool-site.com
If you have found a malware site or address or something like the "Flashplayer Update" which is in real a malware or spyware trash than comment this with what it is. Just one or two words that we know what it is. You can also combine this or write a few more words. It's up to you.
www.ads-terror.com # fake flashplayer
WHITELIST EXAMPLE:
We know that 7 million entries will not be 100% safe and clean. So don't worry, if you find an address which is blocked which should be not blocked than let's whitelist this.
Also write this into a TXT File and comment this with some self spelling infos that we know why.
bit.ly # Twitter URL shortener
That's all. Please don't send any screenshot or PDF or anything else than a TXT file. Keep in mind that we only will work with the attachments. It does not make sence to send the information within the email body. Whatever you write in the mail this will be ignored because this is an half automated process.
Where to send?
It's easy.
If you have an request and attachment for white listing send this to:
[email protected]
If you have an request and attachment for black listing send this to:
[email protected]
Anything else?
Yes. If you have seen a website where you will receive the Message "this website is blocked because you are using an adblocker" than we also want this to know.
Sometimes it will take a few hours, sometimes this can take up to 3 days until whe are able to break this. But we keep you updated on twitter if we are able to remove this crap.
If you have found an address please copy this address also into a TXT file and send this to:
[email protected]
A few of our blocked URL's might cause some HTTPS errors. For this we have the Root Certificate and because of this we are able to manage this errors within a few minutes.
If you are using the keweon Adblock Root Certificate and find an error on a web page than make a screenshot OR send a TXT file with the URL.
We will double check this and if we see that this address needs to be placed in our HTTPS certficate we will do this. If something wents wrong we will remove this address from our blacklist.
If you see or find an error within the HTTPS certificate than we also need this to know. Send the screenshot or the TXT file to this address and we will take action.
[email protected]
Update of white and black lists
Currently we have a job, we have family and we can not offer 24x7 support for this. This system is just a damn small system, it's a hobby and this update procedure can cause a timeout for round about 60 sec. when we do an update on our DNS Servers. We know how to solve this but we don't have the money currently for this.
This update has only impact to NEW site and URL requests.
If you are playing an online game, stay on facebook or doing work on the same site you will see no interruption. If you do a new site request and you will see that this request runs into a time out take a smoke or move away for a new cup of coffee.
I hope you enjoy this and if you have any recommendations please let me know this.
What is keweonDNS?
keweonDNS is more than just a simple adblocker system. keweon is a solution which offers a lot of cute things.
privacy Protection
protection by Virus and Trojan infection (prevent the download of additional files)
protection against spying (blocking the source address)
Internet without Ads and Popups
real time online ad-blocking
domain address based
working with ipv4 and ipv6
tracking protection
malware protection
spyware protection
trojan protection
fake security filter
fake software filter
phishing protection
advantage because of all of this: up to 50% faster internet on all devices
We also have found a solution where we are able to block even IP Addresses and filter single websites or a picture. But currently it is to expensive to release this for public usage.
We need your support!
The keweonDNS phishing protection is a beta solution at the moment because we have the idea. We know what to do. We know where to do.
But we have no email with a phishing address or URL. We hope someone of you is able to support us and send us a few URL's.
If you receive a phishing mail than copy the content of the mail into a TXT file. Please make sure that you will copy the PHISHING address into this TXT file and then send the TXT file as attachment to:
[email protected]
!!! ATTENTION !!!
IF YOU DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO - NEVER CLICK ON A LINK WITHIN A PHISHING MAIL.
ASK A FRIEND OF YOU OR SOMEONE WHO KNOWS WHAT TO DO!
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If you are not sure than you can forward and send the complete mail to us. Please send this mail to:
[email protected]
The problem is that our mail provider might filter this mail. That is the reason why we are asking for the source and destination address within a text file.
It will not help if you only send a screenshot because the LINK and the LINK REFERENCE are completely different. It's also an idea if you are able to save the message and send the message as ZIP file.
If we have this mail we will take action and prevent phishing attacks when you are using the keweonDNS Servers.
Currently we have not a real solution how you can send the information's within a secure way. You can do what you want as long as you are safe and can make sure that you will be not infected.
If you have any idea how to send the complete mail your welcome to keep us informed.
It seems no one is using this System because of my self signed Root Certificate.
I want to get rid of the Certificate installation.
Does someone know if there are some provider who offers free public web server certificates?
Currently I only know Comondo.
Thanks in advance!
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We have done a Certificate request with public domains entries within the SAN field.
After this the certificate request was catched by fraud detection and they denied the certificate.
Bad luck for us. But we don't give up.
If someone knows a different solution than our Root Certificate please let me know.
At the moment it is only possible to get rid of the HTTPS trash with our Root Certificate.
Thanks in advance!
Over 500 Hits and no one seems to be interessted?
Can someone explain to me why there is a problem to give it a try and test this System?
Would be a great thing. Thanks in advance.
I'll give it a try, i already promoted it over my friends, i thank you for your work
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jacomail95 said:
I'll give it a try, i already promoted it over my friends, i thank you for your work
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That's good to know.I will Update this Thread with more options.
I have no exerience with Italy and ads, Malware and Spyware.
Hope you will give some feedback to optimize it. Infos and how2 will follow within this Thread the next few hours.
Thanks and I hope you enjoy this system
Now you can help us with update and clean up the white and black lists.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=64055856&postcount=2
Best regards!
Hello , thanks for this dns. Could you provide server & net provider information?
Please take a look at dnscrypt.org , usage would be great.
Your website isnt loading , what happened
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HeathenMan said:
Hello , thanks for this dns. Could you provide server & net provider information?
Please take a look at dnscrypt.org , usage would be great.
Your website isnt loading , what happened
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At this point DNS encryption is not a thing we Plan to implement.
This System is comlete VPS based and a real smal system.
We are using some overloaded security on the servers. If we have success to establish this as an commercial system we will use DNS encryption.
But at the moment we only want to clean up the Black and white lists and for this DNS encryption will cause more troubles than security.
Best regards!
Technical Focus:
It seems that adblock blocking will become the "Advertising Surprise XXL Feature" for 2016.
May be for all other Adblockers. But this will not work with the keweon System.
We cross the fingers and we wil see :fingers-crossed:
Blocking Adblocker which blocking ads to make sure that ads will never blocked
If you see any Website which is blocked when you will use an ad-blocker please test this also with the keweon System.
Yahoo is working on this to prevent ad-blocker usage.
We are working on this problem too and for a well-balanced result we take the other side.
Help and let us know when you find such a site!
Tell us what you think about this:
kinox.to and movie2k.to are now 98% ad free.
We also removed the abo traps when you use this sites on your mobile phone.
Best regards and we hope you enjoy this!
What are you doing with all the user data you are collecting with this?
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What are you doing with all the user data you are collecting with this?
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Collecting data? From users? Or any connections?
I guess you are german because that's typically german bull****!
Who the hell told you that we collecting data? Collecting user data via DNS Server? Did you saw any data collection?
Do you realy belive that we break the communication to nearly everywhere and than we collect data for what?
Oh damn!! Almost idiots only here in germany!
Sprint
Anyone know how to change the DNS on android KK?
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Sprint
Anyone know how to change the DNS on android KK?
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Check the Playstore and search "RomToolBox". But this tool requires root.
Unfortunately I'm using currently an iPhone but with this Tool I have had the best experience on android.
With higher versions than KK (4.4) I have no clue how to change the DNS Servers because HTC OneMax with 4.4 was my last android device.
I just use the DNS changer from Playstore. Works fine so far. Thanks for your effort!:good:
Shockwave71 said:
I just use the DNS changer from Playstore. Works fine so far. Thanks for your effort!:good:
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Good to know. thanks for the Feedback :good:
bencozzy said:
I have to agree this is not open source so only security conscious conclusion is that you are data sniffing.
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Hmmm... Data sniffing with DNS? How? And why?
Everyone is claiming that it is not possible to protect data. I have found years ago a solution and after 10 years I decided to launch this as an online solution.
Let's assume that I will data sniffing. What can I get?
Compare DNS as a phone book. You have the option to look inside where the Webserver or the destination exists. You are searching only a phone number or IP Address.
If you take data from the webserver this will not served and offered by the DNS Servers because this will be done from the webserver which you are browsing to. DNS is only telling your browser, hey go there and there you will find the rest.
The only thing I would get is which IP address is seeking for what address. So what data I should sniff? I only will get the information which IP address is searching xyz.com. Based on this information what should I do with this?
If I would like to have this Data that makes no sence because I have a account to statista.com where I can get more and detailed informations about this. Therefore is no need to launch such a tool.
I decided to build this project DNS based because in no country of the world it is requrired to log DNS request. May be China is an exception but especially in germany where it is required by law to log EVERY web server access DNS will be an exception.
Everyone is claiming that it is not possible to filter dangerous things within the Internet or web sites. Also the site and user tracking. If you use my DNS you can browse to Amazon do a search any you will get not "stalking result" when you visit ebay after your amazon visit.
I have disabled this online tracking which a lot of people say this it not possible. I'm working with this keweonDNS solution since years and also a lot of other people. This was finally the reason why I decided to launch this system as a public system. I'm specialist for Active Directoy since 2000 and I promises to you I will and I can do things with DNS where others will never dream of.
And yes. The system is closed source. And it will stay closed source.
On the one hand I have spend years of work into this system and if you ask someone who has experience with DNS this guy will confirm that this will not work what I do. I heard this so many times - but it's working. On the other handy I keep this closed because I will give no one the chance to break my system or doing some evil things.
If this system will have success than hey, I will find an Investor and I'm able to implement all the security features and launch this as an global system. Yes, this is what I want to do with this.
At the moment you will see only 20% of it's power because all other things would make this system damn expensive when I would release this as public system.
Big companies better pray that this never will happens because for them this system will become an evil nightmare.
If it's no success and everyone has concerns to use it than I will put everything back into the drawer and that's it. At the moment it is fun, fun, fun and more fun. Nothing more.
The same is with my Adblock Root Certificate. I was searching a solution. I found it and it's working. Within a Windows System you will see 42 root certificates. Do you know what they will do? Do you know what they are responsible for? I guess you will not know this but you trust them by default.
I will open and release my complete certificate if you want.
I can not take the fear away which you might have with my system, it's up to you to use it. But the main reason is I want to keep my data on my machine. I don't like if someone try to spy me, my machine and everything what I do.
At the moment I only want to know if the Black and White Lists are OK. To launch the system as a public system there is a lot of additional work required which is not possible that one or two guys can handle this.
I have a solution. I offer the solution as a public system and I will never say that this is the master solution. But with keweon you have more security and options than every other system.
It is absolut O.K. that someone thinks twice bevor he use this system. It is absolut O.K. when someone do not trust the certificate. And it's absolut OK when someone think that this is a big peace of sh**t.
I expected a lot of complains and I'm prepared for nearly everything.
But to think that I'm collecting data?
That's a hard pain because this is what I hate and that is something what this system prevent.
If you will not trust this solution it's O.K. for me. If you have any recommendations how can I achieve more trust into this system than let me know this because I'm open to anything.
Best regards!
bencozzy said:
I have to agree this is not open source so only security conscious conclusion is that you are data sniffing.
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Just shut-up for godsake if you want to use it use it, or if you don't leave it, why so many complaints, go learn computer networks DNS stuffs and then talk, its just a solution, there are many other adblocking solutions out there. If you are concerned with too much privacy why use Google or xda there's trackers everywhere, its inevitable to avoid. Grow up please.