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

Attention: DEVICE MUST BE ROOTED FOR THIS APPLICATION
Description
AdAway is an open source ad blocker for Android using the hosts file.
To all users with Galaxy Note Android 4 stock rom:
The stock rom ships with a broken toolbox, which prevents AdAway from working.
Requirements
• ROOT
• Read/Write access on system partition
Problems
• Information can be found in in-app Help screen.
• If you have other problems please report them in the issue tracker on http://code.google.com/p/ad-away/issues
Website with Source code and Issue Tracker
http://code.google.com/p/ad-away
Translations
Help translate AdAway on https://www.transifex.net/projects/p/adaway
Donate
You can donate money to support the development in-app.
License
GPLv3
Permissions
• Root access: To write hosts file to system partition
• Internet access: To download hosts files
• Modify/delete SD card content: To export lists to SD card
• Wakelock: Wake up phone when AdAway updates in background
• Google Play Billing: To donate via Google Play Store
Keywords
adblock, adblocker, ad blocker, advertisments, advertisment blocker
Open source alternative to
adfree, ad free, AdBlocker, AD blocker, MyInternetSecurity Pro