What version of AdAway do I use for hosts?

What version of AdAway do I use for hosts?

For devices older than Android 8 Oreo, use the version 4 of AdAway. See the Wiki, in particular the page HostsSources for an assorted list of sources you can use in AdAway. Add the ones you like to the AdAway “Hosts sources” section.

What is adadaway and how does it work?

AdAway gives you the option to add custom sources of host files. It also lets you add custom rules for your whitelist, blocklist and rules for redirects, so your ad blocking is not just generic, but tailored specifically how you want it.

What is AdAway ad blocker?

AdAway is an open source ad blocker for Android that uses the hosts file and local vpn. It effectively keeps pesky ads at bay so you can continue using your Android device uninterrupted by constant ads. AdAway gives you the option to add custom sources of host files.

Is AdAway available on Google Play?

AdAway is an open source ad blocker for Android using the hosts file. AdAway is not available on Google Play! It was removed by Google due to Violation of section 4.4 of the Developer Distribution Agreement.

What is AdAway and how does it work?

adAway is an ad-blocking tool which blocks any pop-up that appears while you are browsing on your Android device. The application also allows you to choose the host files from your device. As is usual with this type of application, with adAway, you can create a ‘whitelist’ of websites to which you can add exceptions if you want.

Why adadaway is not working on my Device?

AdAway will not work reliably 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. Ads in Chrome are not blocked! Disable Chrome’s Data Compression Proxy.

Are AdAway ads blocked when on mobile data connection?

Ads are not blocked when on mobile data connection! AdAway will not work reliably 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.