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...It effectively keeps pesky ads at bay so you can continue using your Android device uninterrupted by constant ads. AdAway gives you the option to add custom sources of host files. It also lets you add custom rules for your whitelist, blocklist and rules for redirects, so your ad blocking is not just generic, but tailored specifically how you want it. AdAway is currently being used by dozens of Android users worldwide.

...By operating at the system level, Zen can protect against threats that browser extensions cannot, such as trackers embedded in desktop applications and operating system components. Zen comes with many pre-installed filters but also allows you to easily add host files and EasyList-style filters, enabling you to tailor your protection to your specific needs.

This is a DNS-based host blocker for Android. In the default configuration, several widely-respected host files are used to block ads, malware, and other weird stuff. On the first start, you must manually update the hosts files (using the refresh button) before the service can work correctly (issue #1); and you must also update the hosts files yourself regularly for now.