AdAway

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On the record

Android versions

The site lists Android 8 and above for v5 and Android 4.1 and above for v4.adaway.org · read 9 Oct 2026

Browser limitation

For ads that are not blocked in Chrome, the site advises disabling Chrome’s Data Compression Proxy.adaway.org · read 9 Oct 2026

Custom filter lists

Yesadaway.org · read 21 Sep 2026

Custom rules

Users can add allowlist and blocklist exceptions and create custom redirect rules.adaway.org · read 9 Oct 2026

Device coverage

mobileadaway.org · read 21 Sep 2026

Distribution

AdAway is not available on Google Play; the site directs users to install it from F-Droid.adaway.org · read 9 Oct 2026

Documentation

The site directs users to the AdAway Wiki on GitHub for detailed documentation.adaway.org · read 9 Oct 2026

Host sources

Users can add their own hosts file sources from providers they trust.adaway.org · read 9 Oct 2026

License

AdAway is open source and licensed under GPLv3+.adaway.org · read 9 Oct 2026

Mobile network limitation

The site says AdAway may not work reliably on mobile networks such as 3G when an APN proxy is set.adaway.org · read 9 Oct 2026

Purpose

AdAway blocks ads system-wide using the hosts file.adaway.org · read 9 Oct 2026

Root access

Local VPN mode does not require root; root support is available with Magisk Systemless Hosts.adaway.org · read 9 Oct 2026

Support

Users can seek support in the AdAway XDA thread or file a bug report through GitHub.adaway.org · read 9 Oct 2026

Telemetry

The project README says bug reports and telemetry can be sent only if the user opts in.github.com · read 9 Oct 2026

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