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I changed my hosts file using ES Explorater after root to

127.0.0.1 youtube.com

but it still takes to the real website, I tried on chrome browser and the default browser. I found the same problem on many forums but it didn't help me at all. can any one help me?

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I had a similar issue.

Check if the content of hosts ends with a line feed. The trailing line feed is required.

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Make sure you turn off Data Saver and any proxies. From the Google Chrome Support Page: "If you're using Data Saver, keep in mind that: ... • Changes you made to your /etc/hosts file won't work."

Source: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/2392284

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I had to clear the data and cache (this will wipe your bookmarks, addons, etc) of Firefox for Android for it to pick up the new hosts file.

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On the most Android systems, /system/etc/hosts is used as the hosts file.

You can read how to change the hosts file from a desktop computer here.

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