Using an outdated or incomplete list of domains is a common reason for failure. Adobe uses a vast network of subdomains for license validation and telemetry. Based on the most up-to-date research from security and privacy-focused communities, you can add these entries as the most effective block list:
sudo launchctl unload /Library/LaunchDaemons/com.adobe.ags.plist sudo mv /Library/LaunchDaemons/com.adobe.ags.plist /Library/LaunchDaemons/com.adobe.ags.plist.bak hosts file entries to block adobe activation mac better