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Ad blocking script

Hi.
One of the main reasons I wanted my Arc rooted was to block the ads that take up screen space and I never read anyway.
This thread is about a current script but it doesn't work on the Arc because it apparently needs the paths changing.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=664532
anyone feel up to doing this for us?
Cheers :-D

things in that thread can be applied to almost any Android phone.
But instead of manually doing it, why don't you do this with AdFree from Market?

Cheers, didn't know about this app; will give it a go

Hi
I know it is an old thread, but does adfree still work on your SE Arc?
I have installed Adfree but still got all the ads. I am using stockfirmware (2.3.3), rooted of course. And added Adfree to the super user list.

Still works on my 2.3.4, worked on cm7 2.3.7, and has worked on any rooted phone I've had. Did you install from the market or restore from titanium backup? If you restore to a different rom don't restore with data, it'll appear to run but not have any effect.
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Personally I would recommend against using Ad blocking software. Because developers get revenue for these ads. It's least we can do to support them.

ShyamSasi said:
Personally I would recommend against using Ad blocking software. Because developers get revenue for these ads. It's least we can do to support them.
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I totally agree with you, that we should support developers. And if a app exist in a donate/buy version I always prefer that over a ad financed version. But when browsing I'm getting sick and tired of all the ads. Though, I now site owners also need ads to finance their website.

Jorgensen said:
I have installed Adfree but still got all the ads. I am using stockfirmware (2.3.3), rooted of course. And added Adfree to the super user list.
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Have you actually run the app and used it to download/install the hosts file necessary to actually block ads, or did you just install it?

Step666 said:
Have you actually run the app and used it to download/install the hosts file necessary to actually block ads, or did you just install it?
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Installed, downloaded host files, and created symlink between /etc/hosts and /system/etc/hosts. When I view the different host files they contain all the entries from Adfree. When I compare with my Magic - where it works - I can't find any differences in host files. I must admit I have now given up.

It works for me
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[TOOL][WINDOWS] ADB Graphical User Interface GUI

Hey guys I know I have posted some other similar programs, but hopefully this will raise the bar on how people use Android Debug Bridge.
So To start off, this program will not root any phone, but can easily break a phone if used improperly.
Secondly, If you need to ask what a button in the program THEN DO NOT USE IT!
I will only answer questions if they involve drivers or programming bugs, NOT for something like "What is Sync?" because If you do not know, then you do not need to know now.
SEE LINKS BELOW FOR MORE RECENT UPDATES!
This program has some built in ADB functions:
Rebooting- Recovery/Bootloader/Fastboot.
Sync from a folder (If you don't know or have to ask do not use!)
Use logcat
Start up a shell instance (With root if possible.)
Remount (Needs root also)
Flash(Recovery/Boot.img)
Root SOME devices(Using Bin4ry Script Credit to him)
Auto Download Root script
adb shell built in now
cmd shell built in
automatic updates
push files
install apks
get misc system information
Download ODIN for Samsung devices
Detect HTC device correctly for once lol
Application Manager
ADB Learning Center (Under Construction but not beta)
4.0-4.3 Backup Manager (Using adb backup NOT Nandroid)
0Nandroid intergration
Build.PROP veiwer (Soon to be editor too!)
Free device ram and kill background process
MORE TO COME!
___________________________________________________________________
Also a BIG thing for this program is the ability to install ADB and Fastboot into Windows as a command in Command Prompt.
This would allow one to use adb as a normal command from CMD.
E.G "C:\Users\Lab\>adb shell"
Instead of having to CD to C:\android\and all that.
Download the program: Version 5.0.2.26:New Download link[/COLOR]
As far as the newest huge feature in ADBGUI goes, the Application Manager is to be considered Pre-beta and should be used with extreme caution.
Requirements for the Application Manager:
> You need root
> It only works with 3rd Party (Downloaded from google play or other source)
> It does not work with all devices and has some major bugs.
Come on guys give some feed back!
Well enjoy!
Have questions or maybe want to report an issue?
Check out my Discussions Forum here otherwise you can post here at XDA Forums
About ClickOnce:
The core principle of ClickOnce is to ease the deployment of Windows applications. In addition, ClickOnce aims to solve three other problems with conventional deployment models: the difficulty in updating a deployed application, the impact of an application on the user's computer, and the need for administrator permissions to install applications.
ClickOnce-deployed applications are considered 'low impact', in that they are installed per-user, not per-machine. No administrator privileges are required to install one of these applications. Each ClickOnce application is isolated from the other. This means one ClickOnce application is not able to 'break' another. ClickOnce employs Code Access Security (CAS) to ensure that system functions cannot be called by a ClickOnce application from the web, ensuring the security of data and the client system in general.
Some other thinks about ClickOnce:
My ClickOnce application is personally signed, so windows will tell you the publisher is "Unknown" but that is OK. It will install just fine.
[UPDATE Nov. 21st 2013]
Hey guys!!
Just wanted to share some news for all you linux users!
I will be starting a linux conversion for ADBGUI to be fully compatible with Ubuntu/Debian/Arch Linux Distros!
Details: Click Here!

Looks great! Will try as quickly as possible.
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Is this ADB GUI project open source?
I think this is a really cool idea. Might also help get more users into ADB and willing to learn what things do. (sometimes it's scary when thinking of command line)
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thronnos said:
Is this ADB GUI project open source?
I think this is a really cool idea. Might also help get more users into ADB and willing to learn what things do. (sometimes it's scary when thinking of command line)
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I will be posting the source on github but it is written in VB.NET. I am also happy to answer questions about the source code.
Required program for the source is
visual studio 2012.
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Just updated to version 2
Read about it at urgero.org/node/5
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Hey guys!!
Just fixed a bug in ADBGUI about a file not found.
Download Fix
Can also be found Here

Fixed bug with version 2.1:
Would still try to download, even if you selected no.
and added Android Device Discovery

currently working on adding an option to browse sd card and to get device information and battery levels.

Tonight around 11pm central time I will be uploading the source code for this project.
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UPDATE:
Check out the new updates at http://urgero.org/node/5!!
Added rooting scripts!!
With downloader (No need to hunt down the scripts!!)

Just updated to 2.4!
added:
Automatic updates!!

Over 400 dpwnloads and no one has anything to comment about?
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sandix said:
Over 400 dpwnloads and no one has anything to comment about?
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Sorry, bro, I thought the same after releasing my first few works... Sadly, that how it seems to be.
To the tool: I think its awesome, haven't had any problems so far. Don't give up!
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Thank you!
Does anyone have any feature requests?
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Just Updated to V2.6:
Added F-Droid for all you Open Source fans!
Also fixed a bug where applications would not install correctly for some devices(Still does not fix all of them)
Download: http://urgero.org/node/5
If you already have 2.4 or higher, just launch the program as administrator and it will prompt you to update, otherwise download 2.4 aat the link above to upgrade to 2.6!

sandix said:
Thank you!
Does anyone have any feature requests?
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Can you add a file manager to see from your tool all the folders and modify them and files
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I am currently in the process of doing so yes.
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Does not work on mine. Dont know why.
it says: "is not valid s Win32."
Please help.
i have winxp 32 bit.

Make sure you run as administrator and that all the files are extracted from the archive. Also make sure they are all in the same folder.
If you could post a screenshot that would be great help
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mr_itou said:
Does not work on mine. Dont know why.
it says: "is not valid s Win32."
Please help.
i have winxp 32 bit.
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I for got to add:
You NEED .NET Framework 4.5, download from microsoft here

Linux and windows

Why linux doesn't take a new step to run all exe files (for small and big software)
?
We all knw that linux is best os but if it can run all windows apps , it leads the window nd bcom a alone king in os market.
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Seems linux is not the best os if it cannot even open exe files
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gr8 idea! we shall drop this pathetic posix thing and forget fhs to be able to run all kind of viruses, malwares, trojans, etc.
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Linux running exe files would ultimately defeat the purpose of using the os in the first place. Linux is a secure operating system because it does not open those files. If every thing you need is an exe, use Windows...
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buffercode said:
Why linux doesn't take a new step to run all exe files (for small and big software)
?
We all knw that linux is best os but if it can run all windows apps , it leads the window nd bcom a alone king in os market.
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Uh.... what in the world?

haha nice joke..one of the things that make Linux better OS than Windows is the fact that it doesn't open .exe files.
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InfamusOne said:
Linux running exe files would ultimately defeat the purpose of using the os in the first place. Linux is a secure operating system because it does not open those files. If every thing you need is an exe, use Windows...
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Lolz do you really think that Linux is secure because we can't run exe file there :laugh:?
It is just secure because linux has less users than windows and also it's users are smart enough to differentiate between virus and normal app.
Ok let's take a example of most used linux based mobile O.S, off-course that is Android , Now please tell me android don't have virus ??
I think there are lots of viruses for android and it just because there are lots of android users, offcourse more than IOS.
See here famous buffercode.in/stagefright-2-0-fixed-google-released-an-ota-for-nexus-devices/StageFright bug in Android , for which there are already lots of viruses.

Jocker111 said:
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Seems linux is not the best os if it cannot even open exe files
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I wrote best not excellent . It can't run exe doesn't mean that it is not best, even window can't run .sh, both have different architecture. There is always room for improvement even in best product. Best is always considered relatively . And yaa you can manage to run exe through wine in Linux wwithout any security flaw.

[Q] Factory-reset script modification?

Hello guys, i was wondering if my phone gets stolen and the person who stole it might factory-reset it ofcource he/she will do because of insecurities . but my point is if we can add our Google account or any anti theft app on android factory reset script or something if anyone try to factory-reset phone then our app or Google account whatever will pre-install automatically! is this possible?
thanks in advance

- Implement the antitheft app in a custom rom.
- Flash the custom rom.
- Flash stock recovery.
- Profit.

Lennyz1988 said:
- Implement the antitheft app in a custom rom.
- Flash the custom rom.
- Flash stock recovery.
- Profit.
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Sorry for being naive, but I haven't heard of anything like this at all, the antitheft app. I'm embarrased to ask for fear that its something monumentally obvios that I overlooked, but what antitheft app are you talking about? I haven't heard of anyone doing what the op was asking about. Can you throw me link please.

https://www.cerberusapp.com/
Something like that.

You might be able to use titanium back up to push a user app to system app.

[Q] Can anyone post a fixed Mokee rom for the Redmi 4G?

I have installed Mokee on my 4G. But I have some security concerns with it. Google throws up a security warning when you reboot it complaining about an app that is trying to be installed. Numerous antivirus applications have problems with some of the apps.
Does anyone have a clean version of this rom that has the crap removed? I tried and failed. I'm sure a lot of us would appreciate it. Thanks!

tripper22 said:
I have installed Mokee on my 4G. But I have some security concerns with it. Google throws up a security warning when you reboot it complaining about an app that is trying to be installed. Numerous antivirus applications have problems with some of the apps.
Does anyone have a clean version of this rom that has the crap removed? I tried and failed. I'm sure a lot of us would appreciate it. Thanks!
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As development for this device appears to be mostly at a standstill, you are more likely to be successful if you do it yourself. I lack the time/patience for this (might change during the summer) so unless someone else jumps in, you're on your own. In the mean time, there is nothing wrong with MIUI 5 at the moment.

Appl_Usr said:
As development for this device appears to be mostly at a standstill, you are more likely to be successful if you do it yourself. I lack the time/patience for this (might change during the summer) so unless someone else jumps in, you're on your own. In the mean time, there is nothing wrong with MIUI 5 at the moment.
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If you cant do it or don't want to do it. Why do you even bother replying?? I already tried and I couldn't figure out how to do it. That's why I asked the question in the first place. I know people have done it. I was hoping someone would be nice enough to upload it.

So disable all those Chinese apps then it won't pop up the warning again..I'm using Mokee rom Now

sks93 said:
So disable all those Chinese apps then it won't pop up the warning again..I'm using Mokee rom Now
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I have done that with Titanium. When I reboot I get the Google security warning when an app installs itself. Antivirus programs Avira and others throw up warnings under a full scan for different things.

tripper22 said:
If you cant do it or don't want to do it. Why do you even bother replying?? I already tried and I couldn't figure out how to do it. That's why I asked the question in the first place. I know people have done it. I was hoping someone would be nice enough to upload it.
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Excuse me? If I had a computer with Linux that I could work on I would, but I don't at this time. See the issue? This thread is rather redundant as you could have just as easily asked that question in a topic where it is discussed.
As a side note, I am able to delete all the Chinese apps, don't even need to use Titanium Backup. Just take the app from the app drawer and drag it to the trash. It worked for me, chances are good it will work for you.
You may find this interesting: http://xda-university.com/as-a-developer/porting-aosp-roms-using-source-code
By the way, CM11 and Mokee are so similar it's ridiculous. Mokee is basically CyanogenMod with all the icons and names changed to 'Mokee'.
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Appl_Usr said:
Excuse me? If I had a computer with Linux that I could work on I would, but I don't at this time. See the issue? This thread is rather redundant as you could have just as easily asked that question in a topic where it is discussed.
As a side note, I am able to delete all the Chinese apps, don't even need to use Titanium Backup. Just take the app from the app drawer and drag it to the trash. It worked for me, chances are good it will work for you.
You may find this interesting: http://xda-university.com/as-a-developer/porting-aosp-roms-using-source-code
By the way, CM11 and Mokee are so similar it's ridiculous. Mokee is basically CyanogenMod with all the icons and names changed to 'Mokee'.
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Those apps get re-installed after a reboot. Every time.

Then why hasn't that happen to me?

Appl_Usr said:
Then why hasn't that happen to me?
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How would I know? I just did a fresh clean install. It was the first thing I did after it booted. I uninstalled the apps like you did from the app drawer. Next reboot they are re-installed. Others have the same problem so I don't know how it can be different on your phone.

Uninstalling apps with Titanium/Link2SD/other apps won't work due to the non standard location of the apks.
With Root Explorer (or similar) go to /system/third-app and delete apks of these chinese apps. They won't reinstall again. I did that when installed Mokee, months ago, and they never reappeared.
Remember to uninstall also System Server (probably ad/analytics/spy, not needed)

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i used built in root explorer to delete those chinese apps except fm . no problems now.