# What is a 'hosts' file? What it Does?
The 'hosts' file contains the mappings of IP addresses to host names and loaded into memory (cache) at startup. Android OS checks the 'hosts' file before it queries any DNS servers, which enables it to override addresses in the DNS. This prevents access to the listed sites by redirecting any connection attempts back to the localhost (127.0.0.1), which is a loopback and traffic is dropped instantly (saving your millions of money used by network traffic 2G/3G/4G). Another feature of the 'hosts' file is its ability to block other applications (bogus applications) from connecting to the Internet, providing the entry exists.
'hosts' file is used to BLOCK ADs, BLOCK Banners, BLOCK 3rd Party Cookies, BLOCK 3rd Party Page Counters, BLOCK Web Bugs, BLOCK Web Hijackers, BLOCK Phishing Sites, BLOCK Malwares, BLOCK Spywares, BLOCK Trackers, BLOCK Unauthorized Application connections to web and BLOCK other Malicious activities...
This is not 100% Protection but atleast it takes care of ALMOST ALL OF THE SECURITY ISSUES FACING FROM THE BAD SITES.
For full Security, Use Antivirus or Security Suite from Android Market.
# Compatibility?
OEM: Samsung, HTC, Sony, LG, Google, Motorola, Huawei, ZTE, Almost ALL OEM
ANDROID FAMILY: 2.2.x, 2.3.x, 3.x, 4.0.x, 4.1.x, 4.2.x
# How to install?
Just Flash in Clockworkmod Recovery (CWM) and Thats It. ENJOY
Non 'root' users/devices can use Adfree/Adblock app and add this 'hosts' file subscription locally. Extract the hosts.zip and place it somewhere on sdcard and link it with the Adfree/Adblock app (i am not sure of its working... confirmation is required)
# DOWNLOADs
ADBlocking_CWM_03April2013.zip Automated CWM Installer >>>>> Recommended Method
The 'hosts' file contains the mappings of IP addresses to host names and loaded into memory (cache) at startup. Android OS checks the 'hosts' file before it queries any DNS servers, which enables it to override addresses in the DNS. This prevents access to the listed sites by redirecting any connection attempts back to the localhost (127.0.0.1), which is a loopback and traffic is dropped instantly (saving your millions of money used by network traffic 2G/3G/4G). Another feature of the 'hosts' file is its ability to block other applications (bogus applications) from connecting to the Internet, providing the entry exists.
'hosts' file is used to BLOCK ADs, BLOCK Banners, BLOCK 3rd Party Cookies, BLOCK 3rd Party Page Counters, BLOCK Web Bugs, BLOCK Web Hijackers, BLOCK Phishing Sites, BLOCK Malwares, BLOCK Spywares, BLOCK Trackers, BLOCK Unauthorized Application connections to web and BLOCK other Malicious activities...
This is not 100% Protection but atleast it takes care of ALMOST ALL OF THE SECURITY ISSUES FACING FROM THE BAD SITES.
For full Security, Use Antivirus or Security Suite from Android Market.
# Compatibility?
OEM: Samsung, HTC, Sony, LG, Google, Motorola, Huawei, ZTE, Almost ALL OEM
ANDROID FAMILY: 2.2.x, 2.3.x, 3.x, 4.0.x, 4.1.x, 4.2.x
# How to install?
Just Flash in Clockworkmod Recovery (CWM) and Thats It. ENJOY
Non 'root' users/devices can use Adfree/Adblock app and add this 'hosts' file subscription locally. Extract the hosts.zip and place it somewhere on sdcard and link it with the Adfree/Adblock app (i am not sure of its working... confirmation is required)
# DOWNLOADs
ADBlocking_CWM_03April2013.zip Automated CWM Installer >>>>> Recommended Method
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