Is it just me or has anyone else noticed that adverts (as in advert supported games/apps) have become more agressive and intrusive recently?
very much so. the bars in ad supported apps are larger/brighter/flash faster they totally distract you from the app its self.
if the app's a good one I'll buy it and support the dev that way.
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That's fine, so do I but not all apps can be bought.
Yeh it is annoying, been using AdFree app, which helps to block a good few of them, but the advert bar is still present sometimes just blank on certain programs.
+1 on AdFree
I also use adfree so it "saves" bandwidth, if you're not on an unlimited plan it does help keep those KB's down. and you don't see those pesky adverts, blocks 100% of my adverts so far.
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Google removed 2 apps from phones.
http://www.heise.de/newsticker/meld...pp-auf-Smartphones-aus-der-Ferne-1028907.html
These 2 test apps came from TippingPoint to show how easy it is to deliver an unsecure app to a phone. These apps are not dangerous.
Did they give you a refund?
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I think the apps were for free. TippingPoint removed the apps already from the market but a lot of people installed these apps manually.
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Interesting.. This, plus http://news.cnet.com/8301-27080_3-20008518-245.html
Both close on the heels of the ipony Fo Gee release. Coincidence?
Haha, that cnet article has been changed now. They found out it was fear-mongering by iPhone fans. For example, a contacts application needs access to your contacts. Sound the alarm, they are stealing my data!
When you download a free app from the marketplace a majority of them happen to have ad banners (which in some case's isn't a problem)
My question is who do the ads support
Do they support the developers
Or
Do they support the google marketplace
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Using ads is an alternate way to generate revenue on an app, almost exactly like running ads on a website (but not have as an actual full time business for instance).
If the ad is within an app the money goes directly to the developer.
I see thanks for the answer
Around how much do devs ake from in game ad revenue
and do they get revenue from rooted and ad blocked phones
ironlood said:
I see thanks for the answer
Around how much do devs ake from in game ad revenue
and do they get revenue from rooted and ad blocked phones
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That all depends on the popularity of the app as well as the placement. I know there are several apps that place banners right about a "submit" button, so people with big hands may accidentally hit the add.
Yes, they get revenue from rooted phones. It's the application that is generating the revenue. But who knows, maybe the new Android Licensing feature may reduce this?
Ya was curious about all the ads I've seen some in the free games some in horrible locations and others in better locations others with none
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Just started noticing recently that i am getting ads on my notification bar..
Unacceptable!
After doing research I found an app called AirPush Detector that will find out which app is causing the Airpush notifications. Here is a screenshot of my culprit which is a shame because I really like Newegg..
Thought this might be useful info for some people.. post what apps caused your notification advertisements here so we can avoid them. I actually did a search for notification advertisements on here and came up with nothing. If there is already a thread for this I apologize.
Shazam... It'll add pictures to your photo gallery. I had to throw that one out unfortunately.
I think that if you have an app that you use often, and there is an ad-free version available, throw down for it. They're getting pretty relentless.
shazam isn't the same as what's being described here
He was talking about another app that pushes ads I think..
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Good info. I've seen this before on a joke app but can't remember which one.
This just goes to show, stay with the good trusted well made apps.
http://www.crn.com/240000735/printablearticle.htm
What software do you have to protect yourself/information?
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http://www.crn.com/240000735/printablearticle.htm
What software do you have to protect yourself/information?
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Before I open any app I open manifests.xml and change permissions. lol
Anything else We can do?
IMO, If you get anything like this. You deserve it! Almost just like on a PC. If your not smart enough to check your stuff before you put it on your phone, then stick to buying your apps. Don't open and launch things from emails you don't know about. Your not smart enough to know what sites are bad and how to control what your clicking through. By all means hurry and pirate an anti... app too please. Then I can charge you to fix it. XXX only make me money.
Did I miss anything? lol
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Oh yeah I forgot. LBE security guard. Amazing root permissions app. It allows you to revoke certain apps permissions. Like if you don't want angry birds access to your data and wifi you can do that. An added plus is with that you dont get any more stupid adds.
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Avast! Is pretty awesome, mostly anti-virus protection.........the malware stuff is a totally different kinda animal, would be great to see a good solid app.........gonna try Uber's recommendation.
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I use a combo of several apps
Superuser (with PIN) for SU rights
AdFree - to block most ads
Droid Wall - to totally block data & WiFI on an app by app basis
LBE Privacy Guard - to remove specific permission from apps that require data access
One of the easiest thing to do, is only get apps from trusted sources, which will drastically cut down on risks
Finally, think twice about installing an app with a low number of downloads.
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I use a combo of several apps
Superuser (with PIN) for SU rights
AdFree - to block most ads
Droid Wall - to totally block data & WiFI on an app by app basis
LBE Privacy Guard - to remove specific permission from apps that require data access
One of the easiest thing to do, is only get apps from trusted sources, which will drastically cut down on risks
Finally, think twice about installing an app with a low number of downloads.
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Why do you have LBE and Droid wall. You do know LBE has that function too right? Internet Firewall....
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ÜBER™ said:
Oh yeah I forgot. LBE security guard. Amazing root permissions app. It allows you to revoke certain apps permissions. Like if you don't want angry birds access to your data and wifi you can do that. An added plus is with that you dont get any more stupid adds.
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I agree 100% with this. The UI is super simple, and you can see how much data each app is using. It opened my eyes the first few times I used it as there were apps using data that had no real reason to. It didn't make sense to me.
As UBER mentioned, you can also disable GPS for apps like Angry Birds Space. I love how when you install a new app, a notification shows up up top reminding you to set permissions for that app.
Very basic, easy to use, and most importantly, powerful.
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So many people have Android devices now that it ruins it for everyone. That is what makes it a popular platform for that kind of stuff. Nobody ever released malware for Windows Mobile.
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kainppc6700 said:
So many people have Android devices now that it ruins it for everyone. That is what makes it a popular platform for that kind of stuff. Nobody ever released malware for Windows Mobile.
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I don't see the issue I download everywhere and even sites I know aren't protected yet I have no malware or problems.
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Alias8818 said:
What software do you have to protect yourself/information?
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XxLostSoulxX said:
I don't see the issue I download everywhere and even sites I know aren't protected yet I have no malware or problems.
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Same here. What kind of places do you actually have to go to to get a virus?
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kainppc6700 said:
Same here. What kind of places do you actually have to go to to get a virus?
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Most likely, any Russian or Chinese market for cracked apps, as most of the infected apps come from these two regions.
Also, any hacker board for cracked apps has a higher than average chance of having an infected app
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Most likely, any Russian or Chinese market for cracked apps, as most of the infected apps come from these two regions.
Also, any hacker board for cracked apps has a higher than average chance of having an infected app
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I don't live in Russia or China, so I can't say I've ever been to one of these "cracked markets".
Could you provide an example of a "hacker board for cracked apps"?
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Used to use lookout, but I flash my phone so often I haven't downloaded it in a while.
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We all hate them, lets face it. We are not even warned of them.
I have a 'free keyboard ', no mention of ads.
It bombards me but I don't want to wipe it.
What I did was use J rummys pro app which has a handy feature called 'auto start manager' . This showed the app had a radio reciever, for no reason. I switched it off and bingo no more banner ads. Ad away won't stop them. This will. Hope it helps.
P.S I don't mind ads IN apps but hidden in the notification bar?? No thx.
PPS.. just checked data for the week that keyboard was putting ads up. It used 700 Kb in 6 days. That's theft in my book, as it never mentioned it. Thank God I don't pay U. S. rates
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P.S I don't mind ads IN apps but hidden in the notification bar?? No thx.
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I hate ads because they suck battery life
burtcom said:
I hate ads because they suck battery life
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Then better start buying the apps avoid your frustration, Save some battery and motivate/support the Devs out there:highfive:
A win win situation for everyone!!
The Rom Toolbox comes with a nice ad blocking feature which works in browsers as well as in apps. I haven't seen ads on my device for a very long time.
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AdAway works perfectly. I had free keyboard, but with lots of ads. This app removed all those crappy ads.
You need to be rooted though.
ruinkhan said:
AdAway works perfectly. I had free keyboard, but with lots of ads. This app removed all those crappy ads.
You need to be rooted though.
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Apparently OP already tried AdAway.
howard bamber said:
Ad away won't stop them. This will. Hope it helps.
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I have adaway . It blocks all ads, except banner ads. I don't mind ads in apps. Devs. need to be paid. What gets me is when you get "a free" app that spies and puts adds on notification, with no warning. this worked where seaway did not. Oh and I am rooted have ben since it wa possible.
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I completely agree with the rejection of ads. Alot of the time we are spied on to produce marketing results and targeted ads. As for developers getting paid and the ads being no harm to the user, I pay for my internet subscription, I do not give the authority to any app or ad or developer to waste my money downloading this ****.
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kyrirhcp said:
I completely agree with the rejection of ads. Alot of the time we are spied on to produce marketing results and targeted ads.
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I read customer review at least 10-15 of them on play store(if it has issues with adds/anything somebody will definitely post it there), before installing an application.
Next I check for the permissions required by the app...If it looks unnecessary then I refrain to install that application (I mean since when a simple live wallpaper required data access??)
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As for developers getting paid and the ads being no harm to the user, I pay for my internet subscription, I do not give the authority to any app or ad or developer to waste my money downloading this ****.
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For most of the Add supported applications you have an add free version available on market, either pay it once and buy the adfree/pro version of the app or keep paying in small installments as ur data charges to fetch that ad and get annoyed as well with those ads(I wonder how much data it takes to fetch one add, not more that 10-15Kb???)
Well which one is a wise choice you do the math!!
Android is a smart OS made for smart people......
My 2 cents...
adaway is awesome app for removing adds
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I need adaway to remove apps & adds
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I just wish all of you a great future!! I want all of you whining here to be great developers in future, then see the picture from the other side!!
You Sir just summed it up very well!!
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Niggadawg, I said don't mind devs using ads which is why I don't like blanket ad ban apps like adaway but banner ads are a differant story. This one had no permission I could see & used @600kb per week with different ads,some I do not want people seeing on the front of my phone. I pay for apps. This did not say it was add supported. Not all devs are upfront. They want this crap in to spy so they can sell lists to others of what they gather. People are right to be posses when they step over the line.
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