[Q] Weird hidden apps on home screen when flashed CM7, virus??? - Huawei Ideos X5 U8800

On my homescreen about 2 pages to the left are these random 3 apps and I don't know where they came from ... they are hidden when I try to view through app manager, root toolbox, etc.. I have no idea what they are, could it be a virus? Why are they hidden, how do I delete?
I attached a screenshot :
Anybody have a clue what these are and how they got here???
Thank you!

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[Q] Ads problem

Hi
Am using Adaway to get rid of the annoying Ads but there's some App keep showing them. I used Adfree before with the same problem. Is there anyway to completely get rid of these ads?
Thanks ?
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Not helpful info but I will say I just uninstalled my add blocker yesterday because it was unreliable and also blocked legitimate web surfing from time to time. Along with taking up space in my notification panel and status bar I just got annoyed with it.
Ran it for 3 months might give it another shot in a year.
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So if you are rooted (I guess so), have you tried firewall? At least for apps you think they don't need internet connection --> without connection adds are gone + you are more secure. (Since no data can be uploaded from your phone by those apps)
Dahdoul said:
Hi
Am using Adaway to get rid of the annoying Ads but there's some App keep showing them. I used Adfree before with the same problem. Is there anyway to completely get rid of these ads?
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if you knew the url of the adserver, you can simply add it to your hosts file.
in adaway, tap the menu key and chose "your lists" (may not be accurate as i have the german version).
add the hostname(s) to the blacklist by tapping the + symbol at the upper right.
to get the adress of the adserver, any app that can capture your network traffic should do it.
i´m using the app "network connections".
some apps may refuse to work after adds being blocked.
maybe sometimes it is just not possible to get rid of them
if you want me to test anything, just name your app.
I had the same problem with AdAway, so I assumed that perhaps my version of AdAway was not the latest and therefore the blacklist downloaded was not up-to-date. So, after running the in-app update option, then downloading and appending the latest hosts file, I was able to finally get rid of the few ads that were still getting through, namely in the 1Weather app. Again, you might have already done this, but if your AdAway app is the same version as the one I am running, then it should be able to block out all the current ad servers no problem.

[Q] app drawer icon problem

Need some help. I've installed a speedometer app (switch that lights up the console in my truck went bad) and am having trouble getting rid of the icons in the app drawer. So far I've tried to reinstall the app and uninstall it with no luck. It doesn't show up in titanium after uninstalling the app. I can't find an apk after uninstalling the app. Any help?
What app? Can you back into the play store and install it that way?
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Sorry. Forgot details. Locked bootloader, rooted running gpe ROM thru safestrap. Digihud speedometer is the app spedo app
I could upgrade nova launcher or use another launcher to hide the problem. And I would go insane knowing I didn't fix it.
scuzzo500 said:
Sorry. Forgot details. Locked bootloader, rooted running gpe ROM thru safestrap. Digihud speedometer is the app spedo app
I could upgrade nova launcher or use another launcher to hide the problem. And I would go insane knowing I didn't fix it.
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Interesting app, it looks cool but it really f'd up my device. I could uninstall it with tibu but it left something behind. Do you have a nandroid you can restore? Do a wipe before restoring the nandroid. That was the only way I got my device back to normal
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Well ****.
Hi, developer here
Hi guys, ok this is something I've not seen whilst testing it on the few physical devices I have and in the emulator. I'm not sure what's happening here but obviously I'm keen to help if I can.
The app has two main parts, the full screen display and a windowed view that is shown in front of other apps, the latter runs as a service. Both parts have settings in the manifest to enable them to be launched from icons and two icons are created when the app is installed. Whenever I've uninstalled the app both icons have been removed from the app drawer. My devices are mostly but not all rooted.
Feedback has been mixed about whether two icons are needed; some people don't want the window icon and ask how it can be removed, others like it so they can call it with other apps like AutomateIt. Because the majority of feedback was against it I've removed it from the paid version of the app...but now there are requests to have it again. Hopefully my solution will be to be able to install a shortcut if required.
Sorry, back to your problem! I'm surprised TIBU doesn't remove it if I'm honest, although the Android uninstall should remove it all. There's nothing unusual or malicious in the code (i'm really not that clever!) to prevent it uninstalling.
If a link to a particular version of the .apk helps let me know and I'll post it if I can.
I'll do some more testing and see what I can find and post anything useful here.
Sorry for the hassle.
James
Would a catlog help in troubleshooting the issue. As JD said it is an interesting app. The HUD display works great (very clever idea there), but I want to be able to remove that icon. I like to keep my app drawer paired down to as few apps as possible and that one icon sticks out to me.
scuzzo500 said:
Would a catlog help in troubleshooting the issue. As JD said it is an interesting app. The HUD display works great (very clever idea there), but I want to be able to remove that icon. I like to keep my app drawer paired down to as few apps as possible and that one icon sticks out to me.
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I totally understand. The logcat may well help me see what's up.
Thanks.
Log sent.

Pop-Up ads appearing on home screen and over apps

Since yesterday I've been getting ads that pop up over any and every app when I start them.
I've had this happen from an app I installed once before and uninstalling fixed it, but this time I tried uninstalling everything I've installed or updated in the past 2 weeks but they still keep popping up.
And none of the ad detectors can find these type of ads so does anyone know how to track the source?
Also this is the app I had and removed months ago that gave same problems https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=game.gles.rubikcube
Some apps running in the background causes this. Uninstall all the free app or cracked apps from your phone
I've uninstalled everything from 2 weeks before it started, and it isn't just cracked apps that cause it like you'll see by looking at the comments of the app I linked to.
So I need a way to find the app or process to find it.
Michael_P said:
I've uninstalled everything from 2 weeks before it started, and it isn't just cracked apps that cause it like you'll see by looking at the comments of the app I linked to.
So I need a way to find the app or process to find it.
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You can try this:
- Install Shortcut Master app.
- Open Menu > Capture Shortcut. Here you can select 'Manually capture' and 'Auto capture', which one is suitable for you.
That way you can capture the shortcut when the ads appear. You can also know which app that the ads belong to.
i have the same problem, when i unlock th phone appear chrome window with ads, or suddenly a window over any aplication that i use inthat moment.
dam.
Samsung is adding support for ad blocking to its browser app on Android.
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The first content blocker available for Samsung's Internet is Adblock Fast, which is also available for iOS and Chrome and Opera on the desktop.

Multi-Window Issues

Hey guys,
Normally, I use Mobicip browser to block undesirable content on my family's phones. I just found out that my kid has found a way to access porn on the LG V20 through multi-window. When you hit the multi-window button, you can access blocked apps or the Play Store and bypass the page that asks for your password if you press it the right way and he downloaded Titanium Backup and froze Mobicip. I blocked all the apps that would allow this to happen but multi-window allows it if you use it properly.
My question is, can I disable multi-window in any way? Like editing a .xml file or something? I will edit the Nougat code if I have to. Is there any way to edit any of the files to break the multi-window function? I was pretty shocked when I found this out but now I would like to do something about it. Thanks for your help guys.
Use applock and lock access to package installer and settings. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sp.protector.free
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thisguyinoc said:
Use applock and lock access to package installer and settings. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sp.protector.free
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Thank you for the suggestion. It seems like that will do the trick! The main thing in that app that works to prevent access is under System Lock, the option for Recent Apps (Multitasking).The problem is that when the Mobicip block screen comes up asking for a password for a blocked app, you can just press the Recent Apps button and reopen the blocked app in multiwindow while leaving the other page open that is asking for a password. You then have the Mobicip password page open in the top multiwindow and the app you're trying to get to in the bottom multiwindow, but you can use the blocked app in the bottom multiwindow. Applock blocks the Recent Apps altogether so that solves the problem.
I didn't know this app even existed so thank you again for your help!
When all else fails, either limit your child's access, or consider it in a supervised setting.
Relying on software to limit access is not a good plan. Your son figured it out once, chances are he will again. Kids have nothing but time and in the case of a horny male child, determination.

Need Help !! how to stop poping ads on zenfone max pro m1

my asus zenfone max pro m1 have random pop ups ads when i open my apps ( whatsapp, games, chrome, etc. ), how to permanently remove/stop that ads? anyone help please..
dipidabelyah said:
my asus zenfone max pro m1 have random pop ups ads when i open my apps ( whatsapp, games, chrome, etc. ), how to permanently remove/stop that ads? anyone help please..
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You probably have malware installed, try malwarebytes or any other antivirus/antimalware application to scan
Tianhe said:
You probably have malware installed, try malwarebytes or any other antivirus/antimalware application to scan
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any recomended antimalware apps?
and it also happen on non rooted zenfone max pro m1.. they have pop out ads when open/run apps
dipidabelyah said:
my asus zenfone max pro m1 have random pop ups ads when i open my apps ( whatsapp, games, chrome, etc. ), how to permanently remove/stop that ads? anyone help please..
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Go to your installed app list and check for any app that doesn't have a name or icon ,it will be just blank in the list , uninstall it !
kingnikpic said:
Go to your installed app list and check for any app that doesn't have a name or icon ,it will be just blank in the list , uninstall it !
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there is none ..
dipidabelyah said:
my asus zenfone max pro m1 have random pop ups ads when i open my apps ( whatsapp, games, chrome, etc. ), how to permanently remove/stop that ads? anyone help please..
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Send the screenshot of all the "installed app" you have installed from settings> app & notification > all app
I know it will be small pain but.
It's upto you.
N!t€$# said:
Send the screenshot of all the "installed app" you have installed from settings> app & notification > all app
I know it will be small pain but.
It's upto you.
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i try to send you via private message.. but can't attach ss image.. well actually i don't know how to attach image on pm..
While you were pirating some apps a neighbour also came with it.
Most commonly this issues came on mediatek or spreadtrum chipset, but rarely happen on snapdragon, unless u root ur device. If u r not rooted ur phone then maybe this caused by some apps u r installed, as example on shareit app they add some ads inside to keep their app got benefit from it. U can see on app setting they adding 'draw over other app' option that make ads popping up anywhere. U just uncheck that option so ads wont come out. Also check every apps who have this feature and turn off it all, except for some apps u trust
yes.. i just browse around on app info & app option.. i did just that.. i turn off the 'draw over other app' option.. i think it solve it.. i already reboot the phone and open tried reopen the apps, and no poping ads.. tank @Sevich for sharing.. and it work on rooted phone too
Stop using pirated apps / apps downloaded from dubious sites.
Sevich said:
Most commonly this issues came on mediatek or spreadtrum chipset, but rarely happen on snapdragon, unless u root ur device. If u r not rooted ur phone then maybe this caused by some apps u r installed, as example on shareit app they add some ads inside to keep their app got benefit from it. U can see on app setting they adding 'draw over other app' option that make ads popping up anywhere. U just uncheck that option so ads wont come out. Also check every apps who have this feature and turn off it all, except for some apps u trust
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Root acfually helps to get rid of the crap that the OP os facing in the first place:silly:
akshmau5 said:
Root acfually helps to get rid of the crap that the OP os facing in the first place:silly:
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Yup but the OP said 'and it also happen on non rooted zenfone max pro m1.. they have pop out ads when open/run apps', so thats the only way to get rid of that issues for non rooted phone, if it's rooted, just go to system/app or system/priv-app, there u can see the bloatware apps and malware apps exist there, usually they doesn't have app inside folder. Just delete from there then clear dalvik cache. Mine is non rooted one coz doesn't have any bloatware apps. Peace .
If you have a malware app that you can't find, you can consider a factory reset
If the ads still don't go after a factory reset then it's a strong indication that the malware rooted your phone(very rare on modern devices) and installed itself as system app(one way to check is you won't pass safteynet in such a case)
@dipidabelyah are you using any app locker or any cleaner app?
Sevich said:
Yup but the OP said 'and it also happen on non rooted zenfone max pro m1.. they have pop out ads when open/run apps', so thats the only way to get rid of that issues for non rooted phone, if it's rooted, just go to system/app or system/priv-app, there u can see the bloatware apps and malware apps exist there, usually they doesn't have app inside folder. Just delete from there then clear dalvik cache. Mine is non rooted one coz doesn't have any bloatware apps. Peace .
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Peace it is!
I didn't contribute anything to the issue at hand and just gave an opionated answer. My bad.
dipidabelyah said:
my asus zenfone max pro m1 have random pop ups ads when i open my apps ( whatsapp, games, chrome, etc. ), how to permanently remove/stop that ads? anyone help please..
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You can troubleshoot (find out the source of ads on your device) with the help of adguard (check attachment) and even block Ads on your device without root.
In addition It will also help you prevent threats on your mobile, and block malicious sites while browsing.
mahimparsai said:
@dipidabelyah are you using any app locker or any cleaner app?
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no i'm not.. but when i first go the device it's contain apps like babe, share it, etc. i'm trying to uninstall/removed them permanently, i'm going to try the removing apps tut on this forum..
https://forum.xda-developers.com/as.../guide-remove-stock-apps-root-access-t3794729

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