AdAway

original apps. AdAway is an open source ad blocker for Android using the hosts file.

Description AdAway is a utility used to manage hostfile entries. AdAway doesn't directly block ads; it limits unwanted ads by blocking servers that distribute those ads to websites. Modifying hostfile entries is also useful in blocking ads on some Android apps. Website with Source code and Issue Tracker

Translations Help translate AdAway on Donate You can donate money to support the development in-app. Permissions AdAway requires the following permissions: INTERNET to download hosts files and application updates. It can send bug reports and telemetry if the user wants to (opt-in only) ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE to restart VPN on network connection change RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED to start the VPN on boot FOREGROUND_SERVICE to run the VPN service in foreground REQUEST_INSTALL_PACKAGES to update the application using the builtin updater QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES to let the user pick the applications to exclude from VPN Licenses