Block ads in android application and browser

Preparation

• Download RootExplorer
• Download and extract host.zip
• Root Android device

Block ads in android applications and browser

1. Go to host.zip extract folder
2. Connect android device to PC/Laptop
3. Copy the hosts extract folder to device
4. Remove android device from PC/laptop
5. Launch RootExplorer
6. go to /System/etc
7. Find and rename hosts file (ex: from host to host.old)
8. go to hosts extract folder (step 3)
9. copy hosts file from those folder to /system/etc
10. close RootExplorer
11. Reboot

Remove ads from android applications and browser

Another way to prevent android ads is using application that you can find in android market. Application such as AdFree or AdAway is recommended too.

Download Support File

• Download hosts.zip (update 04-06-2010) (55)
• Download hosts.zip (update 30-3-2012) (77)