Current Version: 1.27
Requires Android: 2.1 and up
Category: Tools
V1.27 update:
Please report bugs on the following website instead of writing bad reviews:
http://code.google.com/p/ad-away/issues
1.27
No longer needs busybox
Fixed problems with reverting
Method to restart Android changed
1.26
Usability improvements: Buttons will now be disabled while applying, reverting is improved
Faster due to improved hosts parsing
Now including tcpdump
Overview:
AdAway is the open source ad blocker for Android using the hosts file.
Attention: DEVICE MUST BE ROOTED FOR THIS APPLICATION
Description:
AdAway is an open source ad blocker for Android using the hosts file.
It is the open source alternative to AdFree and other Ad blockers.
Requirements:
• ROOT
• Read/Write access on system-Partition
Problems:
• Information can be found in in-app Help screen.
• If you have other problems please report them in the issue tracker on http://code.google.com/p/ad-away/issues
Website and issue tracker:
http://code.google.com/p/ad-away
Translations:
Help translating AdAway on https://www.transifex.net/projects/p/adaway
Donate:
You can donate money to support the development in-app with Flattr or Google Android Market
License:
GPLv3
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
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