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Ad-Away and recent Twitch Ads anti-block update

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Description

### Is there an existing issue for this?

- [X] I have searched the existing issues

### Current Behavior

It was perfectly blocking ads until yesterday (09/10/24), now every stream shows ads or gives the "Unexpected Error" playback error message. I added 2-3 new host files specifically for Twitch ad blocking but those don't work as well. Chrome's ad block extensions have been updated and work well but for mobile, Ad-Away no longer blocks Twitch ads for me along with some other in-app ads. It still blocks some ads from movie apps.

### Expected Behavior

Block some or all ads from Twitch and other apps crammed with advertisements, update the app to prevent some apps from detecting ad blockers.

### Steps To Reproduce

_No response_

### Device Configuration

- AdAway version: 6.1.3
- Ad-blocker mode: VPN
- Device: Samsung Galaxy Note 9
- Android version: 10
- Root version: no root

### Additional context and screenshots

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Research direction

No files, tests, or entry points are named. Start by investigating the reported behavior with AdAway 6.1.3 in VPN mode on Android 10 using the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 configuration; the issue provides no reproduction steps. Done would require an agreed scope and verified ad-blocking behavior for Twitch or the affected apps without the reported playback error.

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Assessment

Tech stack
android
Domain
mobile-dev
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
20/100

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