Current Version: 1.25
Requires Android: 2.1 and up
Category: Tools
V1.25 update:
Please report bugs on the following website instead of writing bad reviews:
http://code.google.com/p/ad-away/issues
1.25
Better tcpdump integration
Wildcard characters * and ? can be used in your whitelist
Updated translations
Fixes stuck on applying hopefully
1.24
Tcpdump DNS request logging
Preference to allow redirection rules from Hosts Sources
New hosts source for mobile ads: http://www.ismeh.com/HOSTS
Webserver binary now updates correctly from old AdAway versions
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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