Had anyone noticed this on their SGN? It pops up about twice an hour on mine. I had the Google data collection disabled when I set my phone up so I am not sure what's causing this. I never notice this on my previous android phones. I just hope it's not some rogue app trying to sneak out my infos....
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Hi,
The only input I can give on this is that I too have noticed this only however upon a fresh install and don't seem to see if afterwards. I do disable certain system apps and so maybe the reason I don't see if is because I have disabled whatever is responsible for it or just coincidence.
I'm just about to flash a new rom, Rocket V17 to Cassies ExtraLite V6 and so I'll post if I see the same.
I noticed this with stock KKA, KL7, KL8 and now on LA1 as well....
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I flashed Cassie's XtraLiteRom LA3 rom and haven't seen it yet, usually I have by now. All my apps have been restored too, so perhaps it was being shown by a system app that's been cleaned out from this rom. Not sure which one though if this is the case
Thats great, I think it's a system app. I hope somebody can help pin-point the culprit.
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One way to find out the culprit would perhaps be by using LBE Privacy Guard, free on the market:
LBE Privacy Guard
Once installed on a rooted system, anything that wants to connect to the internet must seeks its permission first. Anything that seems suspect, deny access. Obviously be careful with what you are restricting though, but this should help...
I'd use this method myself but after flashing Cassie's I no longer have the "sending" popup.
Hope this helps!
Thanks mate, I'll give it a go.
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Another option is to install DROIDwall and check the log file to see what app is blocked.
+1 on LBE!
First app that gets installed on my device when I wipe, install a new rom, or start up a brand new phone. Also has a side benefit, if the app doesn't need data access, to help block in app ads
Most apps have no business accessing my location, my sms app, contacts etc.
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One way to find out the culprit would perhaps be by using LBE Privacy Guard, free on the market:
LBE Privacy Guard
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I have been running LBE for 2 days now, there's just one instance that the "Sending..." poped-up. LBE did not give a notification as to what app was trying to use data...
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My phone has been showing the sync icon a lot lately and while it is there my phone it's really slow. Is there a way I can figure out what it is doing the synching? This has really only been happening since yesterday.
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You could go to "Settings" => "Accounts & Sync", deactivate the three options, and then activate them one by one, to see when your phone gets slow.
If this doesn't solve it, and your phone is rooted, try DroidWall from the market. It let's you block ALL applications (even system level apps) from getting network access. Then you could test (again) one by one which is responsible.
Lbe guard.
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Lbe guard.
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thanks ..................
Im having a serious problem. Anytime I try to add to or create a new contact, it force closes. I can't in any way edit any contact. The process is com.motorola.contacts. I am on stock 2.3 rooted only. I had previously frozen all the social and yahoo authenticators and since had no adverse affects, went ahead and uninstalled them all. However this was about a week ago, but this problem with contacts began this past weekend. Im at a loss. I need to get this working again. Im very uncomfortable with unlocking my bootloader to reflash as I don't understand the terminology you pros use and afraid to ask for fear of being called stupid (again) by some pros. Any help? And please if you feel the need to make me feel like a complete moron, please bite your tongue. Thank you.
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what all did you delete???? that could very well be your problem. i know on my galaxy tab 7 i deleted the email app and my cam force closed every time and would not work, put the app back and all was fixed.
Yes, probably your contacts get fc 'cause you deleted the yahoo authentication, and I think the contacts (if some of your contacts have a yahoo account) use this authentication, so if the contact app doesn't find the authentication app this fc.
And probably if you deleted others sys apps linked with the contact app, you'll still having fc.
So, what apps did you delete?
Anyway you can try install the app(s) again with rootexplorer
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Yes, probably your contacts get fc 'cause you deleted the yahoo authentication, and I think the contacts (if some of your contacts have a yahoo account) use this authentication, so if the contact app doesn't find the authentication app this fc.
And probably if you deleted others sys apps linked with the contact app, you'll still having fc.
So, what apps did you delete?
Anyway you can try install the app(s) again with rootexplorer
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The apps I deleted were all the authentication ones for facebook twitter and yahoo. However, I don't save any email addresses in my contacts. Only phone numbers. How would I go about finding the backup I have of those apps with tibu thru root explorer?
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fleurdelisxliv said:
what all did you delete???? that could very well be your problem. i know on my galaxy tab 7 i deleted the email app and my cam force closed every time and would not work, put the app back and all was fixed.
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I only deleted the authentication apps for facebook twitter and yahoo. I tried restoring via tibu but it just hangs and never finishes.
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I only deleted the authentication apps for facebook twitter and yahoo. I tried restoring via tibu but it just hangs and never finishes.
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I suggest to freeze apps and don't uninstall them (unless you are 100% certain it's safe to delete).
I had the same problem as you, but in my case I just had frozen the authentication apps, which after I un-froze them, Contacts worked again.
Maybe a ROM reflash is what you need?
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yep i had the same issue i couldnt add any contacts im not 100 but it may have been due. to a app i had installed not sure i do now i reflashed alienv4 and that new 1.4 oc kernal from faux and the other guy and the problem is solved now
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Rayan said:
I suggest to freeze apps and don't uninstall them (unless you are 100% certain it's safe to delete).
I had the same problem as you, but in my case I just had frozen the authentication apps, which after I un-froze them, Contacts worked again.
Maybe a ROM reflash is what you need?
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I was thinking that too. How do I go about doing that without unlocking my bootloader and voiding my warranty. Im tech savvy, but not enough to be able to hide the unlocked if I need warranty service. Any help is so appreciated.
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yep i had the same issue i couldnt add any contacts im not 100 but it may have been due. to a app i had installed not sure i do now i reflashed alienv4 and that new 1.4 oc kernal from faux and the other guy and the problem is solved now
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I don't want to unlock my bootloader to flash other roms. Is it possible to just reflash my stock rom from AT&T usa atrix 4g without doing so? Any help is greatly appreciated.
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my bootloader is unlocked its such a strait forward and (for me.)simple procedure. just read a guide on this forum its the only way that i no of to flash a rom safely and im on usa at&t carrier
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Most likely its because you installed the leaked Google+ app. Uninstall and your problem is solved.
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Most likely its because you installed the leaked Google+ app. Uninstall and your problem is solved.
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Nope did not install that.
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I had the same problem when I freeze all the authentication apks.
The Solution: Un-frozen them.
If you have uninstalled them, you should get the apks and install them.
P.S. Sorry for my bad english >_>
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I had the same problem when I freeze all the authentication apks.
The Solution: Un-frozen them.
If you have uninstalled them, you should get the apks and install them.
P.S. Sorry for my bad english >_>
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How would I get them?
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well crap what apps did.ya install prior to this issue
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You can try this 2 ways:
1. With root explorer go to: system/app then look for the apps you deleted, tap and reinstall them.
2. Any way can't reinstall the apps, you may try a factory reset: setting/privacy/factory data reset (using this way all your data will be erased)
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well crap what apps did.ya install prior to this issue
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I installed the afaod enhanced email and a couple games. It had to do with the autho apps I uninstalled. I reflashed my entire rom last night and everything is normal again. Thank you for all your help. Lesson learned. Don't uninstall any system apps!
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You can try this 2 ways:
1. With root explorer go to: system/app then look for the apps you deleted, tap and reinstall them.
2. Any way can't reinstall the apps, you may try a factory reset: setting/privacy/factory data reset (using this way all your data will be erased)
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I went with reflashing my stock rom. Everything normal now and i didn't lose my data. Thank you for your help. Much appreciated.
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I went with reflashing my stock rom. Everything normal now and i didn't lose my data. Thank you for your help. Much appreciated.
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Ok, you're welcome, any problem just ask
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Hi!
Does anybody know what this battery update is. I got it as an update and to unlock the full features, I had to pay 3€per month!
I immediately unistalled this.
Is it spam? Virus!
Best regards
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What are you referring to? No link.
It sounds suspicious though.
It came like a system update and then it installed a battery app that monitored my battery behavior and wanted me to pay 3€ per month ;-)
This is the first time I see something like this on my android phones!?
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I've never heard of anything like that. It does sound very suspicious.
As you say, probably scareware/malware.
Now I have to look for an app to remove what ever is doing this ;-)
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It is probably related to an app you have already installed. Go through any apps you aren't sure are from trusted sources/devs.
Thanks for the tip, I will check my apps. All my apps are from market place, its sad if we cannot trust the market?
Regards
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The sad thing is mate you can't trust the market. You have to be careful what your installing!
Always check what permissions needs the app you are downloading depends of the type you dl it should need the right permissions. So lets say you dl a game and it needs permission for your contacts and call services then it is up to you to dl it I would never. And as long the developers have no other way to get cash they implant ofc in their apps some advertises so be carefully all the time.
And market is like Facebook a no money platform that helps people to find things, but it moment check what it provides, it is on the user to report bad apps. So many people abuse that.
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Thanks a lot, I will try to be careful, and read before accepting anything this time.
Regards
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Are you serious?
Lol that's one of the scammiest things I've ever heard of.
If I were you I'd factory reset, and in future only install well reviewed and tested apps.
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As a rule of thumb, I don't click on any links from any app, except the browser
I use a program that lets you assign permissions to any app. Anything that I install that I don't think needs to access contacts, location etc, I just block.
It has a side benefit of blocking the stupid ads in the apps also.
Try to use "LBE privacy guard" from the market its free!
NEED ROOT!
With this app u can control every app u installed give and take permissions!
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.lbe.security.lite&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5sYmUuc2VjdXJpdHkubGl0ZSJd
I had one of these updates in my notification menu. Never installed it though.
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I get this when I play certain games.
its just an in game advert made to look official which links to an app in the market.
It reads something like " You have two Battery updates available"
Download addon detektor then you can see whats causing the the push ad
And remove that battery thingy its probably the one that steals your contacts for spam
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Try to use "LBE privacy guard" from the market its free!
With this app u can control every app u installed give and take permissions!
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.lbe.security.lite&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5sYmUuc2VjdXJpdHkubGl0ZSJd
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It requires root for full features.
equalness said:
Hi!
Does anybody know what this battery update is. I got it as an update and to unlock the full features, I had to pay 3€per month!
I immediately unistalled this.
Is it spam? Virus!
Best regards
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Unfortunately you have been hit by a 'Scareware' attack.
As Android is becoming more popular and unlike Apple which has tighter control the Android OS is much more open to attacks such as this.
You really have to be on your guard watching for these malicious attacks.
Read the comments from PCWorld and 2Viruses for a greater explanation.
Hello
Many of you might notice that after you install an app certain adds are installed to your device such as notifications. I would like to know if there is any way to remove those notifications manually. The problem is that i dont know which app installed those adds... usually the icon image is a star. If you can help me post any solution. Thanks in advance
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Hello
Many of you might notice that after you install an app certain adds are installed to your device such as notifications. I would like to know if there is any way to remove those notifications manually. The problem is that i dont know which app installed those adds... usually the icon image is a star. If you can help me post any solution. Thanks in advance
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Search at google for an app "Lucky patcher".
This app removes the ads from almost all the apps.
Not sure if it is legal though...
A second-more difficult way is to decompile the apk and clear all the ad-calls, but I don't recommend it.
Cheers
The problem is that ive already tried that but i dont know which app to disable the adds and some apps when i try to disable the adds some patch are success full and others arent. :S
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The problem is that ive already tried that but i dont know which app to disable the adds and some apps when i try to disable the adds some patch are success full and others arent. :S
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I see... If you don't know what app is causing the notification ads, an easy way to find out is to read the reports at Google Play for each of your apps. Somebody must have complained about it... I can't think of any other way right now...
Afterwards, you can try removing them with Lucky Patcher but it doesn't guarantee that it will succeed... As always...
If you're using a rooted ROM, just use adaway or an hosts file to block ads.
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Does it block notifications aswell(add notifications)?
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Does it block notifications aswell(add notifications)?
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That g don't know, I use a hosts file and have no ads anywhere in the system. But then, I don't know if any of the apps I use throw ads in the notification area were I not using the said hosts file.
Anyway, there are apps that can tell you which app is the generator of the ads in the notification area. I don't know the name of it, but I've read about it. Then, when you find out which horrible app does that, just uninstall it and find an alternative...
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There's that lookout ad security app in the market. Use that to see which ads are coming fro.where.
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OK, it is now out of control. I need to access Yahoo mail but here is one of the latest permissions just released:
RECORD AUDIO (Microphone):
"Allows the app to record audio with the microphone. This permission allows the app to record audio at any time without your confirmation".
I suspect the reason for this is to enable voice search, but the above statement allows a whole lot more.
In the past week or so I have been seeing a lot of these ridiculous permissions. I guess the battle to monetize on your personal information is heating up drastically.
So, can anyone recommend an app that they are using with the stock ROM, rooted, that I can either selectively per installed app or permanently disable access to the hardware (microphone, camera, etc.). It would be nice if the app works with all other non-hardware related permissions as well. I see there are apps for custom ROMS (Xposed, PDdroid), but I really don't want to install everything on my phone from scratch again, and the stock rooted ROM does everything that I need.
Xposed with app ops. Works great. xposed works fine on stock rom
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Xposed with app ops. Works great. xposed works fine on stock rom
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Thanks. Just installed it and works great.
I try to deny as many permissions as possible. Most apps work perfectly fine even though most permissions have been denied.
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I try to deny as many permissions as possible. Most apps work perfectly fine even though most permissions have been denied.
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I was wondering about that. I actually tried this out on a few, and the apps kept on working. The only problem I see with all of this is that most apps update automatically and the authors are constantly sneeking in new permissions. This is going to become a maintenance nightmare. Can I at least prevent apps from automatically updating so I can check them out one at a time before I update, which would help out a little?
You can disable automatic updates in the play store settings. You'll just get a notification of new updates available so you can check them first.
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You can disable automatic updates in the play store settings. You'll just get a notification of new updates available so you can check them first.
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Great, I never even knew there were settings in there.
Today I switched from AppOppsXposed to Xprivacy. Because in AppOppsXposed the apps were spread all over the place under different heading categories, and repeated under different headings in some cases, it was a bit of a pain trying to locate all the apps. Xprivacy is better set up in that regard, has much finer controls, several global settings options, and in most cases instead of blocking data it sends fake data, thus reducing the chance of an app not working or crashing. It was incredible the massive amount of things I was able to block, with no affect on any of the running apps.