Any need for anti virus? - Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

First time android user and I'm curious if there's a need for it...I am just exploring the apps and came across avg and figured you guys could help me out ha ha..thanks in advance!
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Just be careful what and where you download apps and you should be fine. Also watch the permissions you allow for every app. For example a flashlight app doesn't need access to your contacts, storage or internet. These kind of apps you should stay away from.
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No. Ppl get viruses from installing apk from Internet from unknown users. App store is fine just some apps quality sucks. So as long as you stick to dl apps from playstore and you don't dl unknown stuff from unknown sources you'll be fine
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Virus in ongoing,notification Tab? Chinese/korean writing?

How Do i get rid of this?
cant seem to figure out, nothing in running applications could be this either.
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well what happens when you tap it? doesn't look like a virus to me... i'm guessing it's an app? o.o
btw that's Chinese not Korean
comparison between the two (top is Chinese, bottom is Korean):
Its trying to install a app.
"Frozen bubble"...
Thatnks for the clarification ha..
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Could be pushing ads. Some market apps do that.
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so how do I get rid of it? Even when I reboot it shows up like 5 minutes after.
There has to be a file I can delete any ideas?
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...on a side note...you have an LG Mytouch as well don't you? -__-
one of the apps known to push out ads in Chinese is DX Snake Battery...do you have that app installed? or heck, do you have any Chinese apps installed?
So I looked in my root browser and it was in a folder called hack..
Thank you guys for the help though
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Try running an application called Airpush Detector..it's free from Google Play.
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whats a good ad blocker now ad away is gone

i read something with apk
i dont know how to do that
track 1 said:
i read something with apk
i dont know how to do that
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Man, you have a long way to go...
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track 1 said:
i read something with apk
i dont know how to do that
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Adaway isn`t gone, get it here https://code.google.com/p/ad-away/ and please learn how to use Google and most of all READ.
Or use adfree. (need root)
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Unjustable said:
Or use adfree. (need root)
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Adblockers always need root afaik.
Just google it and download an apk!
gee2012 said:
Adblockers always need root afaik.
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I think adaway or some other ad blocker worked without root for ads over WiFi. For some reason though none of the adblockers I've tried work over mobile data for me which is incredibly annoying since I haven't had an ad (on my phone or PC) in years pretty much.
track 1 said:
i read something with apk
i dont know how to do that
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i don't think you are familiar with installing apk's to your phone. I just want to mention that google would have solved your problem much faster . And there would be less haters around
I will explain it to you, as simple as possible.
1. Go to google and search for ad away . apk file. For example i found this link for german users: http://www.chip.de/downloads/AdAway-Android-App_56011287.html
2. Connect your Phone to your PC and move the .apk file to your phone(sdcard). Other options are using a Cloud like Dropbox etc.
3. Go to your settings -> security -> and select the option unknown source or whatever it is called in english. ( Installing from unknown source or something)
4. Go into PlayStore and load a file manager like Astro-Filemanager
5. after installing a filemanager, open it and go to the path you have moved your .apk file to... and select it
6. Press install and have fun with it
Hope i could help.
indoh said:
i don't think you are familiar with installing apk's to your phone. I just want to mention that google would have solved your problem much faster . And there would be less haters around
I will explain it to you, as simple as possible.
1. Go to google and search for ad away . apk file. For example i found this link for german users: http://www.chip.de/downloads/AdAway-Android-App_56011287.html
2. Connect your Phone to your PC and move the .apk file to your phone(sdcard). Other options are using a Cloud like Dropbox etc.
3. Go to your settings -> security -> and select the option unknown source or whatever it is called in english. ( Installing from unknown source or something)
4. Go into PlayStore and load a file manager like Astro-Filemanager
5. after installing a filemanager, open it and go to the path you have moved your .apk file to... and select it
6. Press install and have fun with it
Hope i could help.
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you are a lifesaver
Pay for apps, don't screw over your developers.
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AW: whats a good ad blocker now ad away is gone
track 1 said:
you are a lifesaver
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feel free to pm me if you need help in any other case.
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chrisrozon said:
Pay for apps, don't screw over your developers.
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You misunderstood, Adaway was free anyway but was removed from the Play Store for some reason. It's not piracy at all.
Nigeldg said:
You misunderstood, Adaway was free anyway but was removed from the Play Store for some reason. It's not piracy at all.
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Sorry, YOU misunderstood. Ads equals revenue for the developer, it's the tradeoff you get for free apps.
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chrisrozon said:
Sorry, YOU misunderstood. Ads equals revenue for the developer, it's the tradeoff you get for free apps.
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That's bs. It's our free choice, if we want to look at ads or not. Maybe we should also remove the "channel change" button from our TV remotes, so we cann not switch the channel during ads?!
greg17477 said:
That's bs. It's our free choice, if we want to look at ads or not. Maybe we should also remove the "channel change" button from our TV remotes, so we cann not switch the channel during ads?!
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The choice is watch ads on a free app, and or buy the paid version of it. Blocking ads means eventually there won't be any free apps, since the devs will be forced to charge for them all.
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Not if you don't click on them, which the vast majority of people don't anyway.
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Ad away is a free app. Some devs don't want money. Hard to give money to people who don't want your moola.
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Devs who don't want payment don't have adds in their apps.
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chrisrozon said:
Devs who don't want payment don't have adds in their apps.
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Untrue. Some Devs make only one app with ads. And I'd gladly purchase a full version but there isn't one. So I have the choice of looking at stupid annoying ads or blocking them... If a Dev wants payment, offer ad free version. Which most devs do...with additional features. This is the way to do it.
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What is with the sudden hate towards ad blockers now that Google has said something about them? There is a way to block people using ad blockers from launching an app and I've only seen one Dev do it, so obviously they don't care enough about that precious 0.02 a user to take actions to stop ad blockers
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What is this file being created?

Hey guys been looking for an answer but only found a thread on evo 3d forums that doesn't have much activity, anyways I keep getting this file created every hour or so and its really starting to scare me maybe spyware or something. Trying to figure out why and where its coming from. Also attached inside contents.
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drmclove69 said:
Hey guys been looking for an answer but only found a thread on evo 3d forums that doesn't have much activity, anyways I keep getting this file created every hour or so and its really starting to scare me maybe spyware or something. Trying to figure out why and where its coming from. Also attached inside contents.
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I would download Avast from Google Play and scan sdcard and apps. Not sure what it is. Looks like spam-ware.
stelv said:
I would download Avast from Google Play and scan sdcard and apps. Not sure what it is. Looks like spam-ware.
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Thanks for the tip, just tried and avast says all is good. Should I be worried about this?
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Just noticed I scanned it when the file wasn't there. Maybe I'll wait till it gets created then I'll scan?
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I found that in my phone the other day too. I don't know what it is, but it doesn't really do anything.
Could be a log file. I'm not sure what it is. I would scan again once it appears. Not sure if it is I needed file or not. I don't have a nex 4 but was looking into getting one that's why I'm at the forum.
You can try sd maid which has a system cleaner. Or change the files permissions if you are worried about it transmitting data. But I wouldn't mess with it too much until you figure out what it is.
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I suspect it's something to do with adverts in some app on your phone.
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I have that file also, along with three others that I have no idea what they are.
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You guys could wipe your sdcard with twrp if you are worried, but back up all your wanted sdcard data to a computer first. And then put it back on right after. I do that with my Nexus 7 sometime. Not sure if it is the same process on Nex4. It may not be necessary, not sure.
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stelv said:
You guys could wipe your sdcard with twrp if you are worried, but back up all your wanted sdcard data to a computer first. And then put it back on right after. I do that with my Nexus 7 sometime. Not sure if it is the same process on Nex4. It may not be necessary, not sure.
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I actually recently flashed completely back to stock cuz I was so paranoid and then I rerooted and flashed ROM and I still get it now.
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Not sure then, maybe its ROM or root toolkit related.
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drmclove69 said:
I actually recently flashed completely back to stock cuz I was so paranoid and then I rerooted and flashed ROM and I still get it now.
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I think it's coming from an app. what apps did you install?
"We are Mologiq
A stealth-mode startup doing big things in mobile advertising."
http://mologiq.com/
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=41867789#post41867789
got any of these apps?
Adobe Flash Player
ASOT unofficial
Chase banking app
Franco Kernel Updater
Gmail
GoBackup
Google Play services
Google Search
PowerAmp/ unlocker
Reddit news free
Solid Explorer/ unlocker
Vaulty
XDA app
YouTube
Zedge
also, this may be helpful (from https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.brosmike.airpushdetector&hl=en)
"If your device is running Android 4.1 "Jelly Bean" or higher, you don't need this app anymore! You can just press and hold on notifications and your device will tell you who is generating them."
try that on apps with notifications?
LooieENG said:
"We are Mologiq
A stealth-mode startup doing big things in mobile advertising."
http://mologiq.com/
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=41867789#post41867789
got any of these apps?
Adobe Flash Player
ASOT unofficial
Chase banking app
Franco Kernel Updater
Gmail
GoBackup
Google Play services
Google Search
PowerAmp/ unlocker
Reddit news free
Solid Explorer/ unlocker
Vaulty
XDA app
YouTube
Zedge
also, this may be helpful (from https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.brosmike.airpushdetector&hl=en)
"If your device is running Android 4.1 "Jelly Bean" or higher, you don't need this app anymore! You can just press and hold on notifications and your device will tell you who is generating them."
try that on apps with notifications?
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Yup those are the apps I have installed as of now.
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drmclove69 said:
Yup those are the apps I have installed as of now.
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Thanks guys, will try all suggestions and see what happens. BTW I don't use root toolkits I do it all through fast boot
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drmclove69 said:
Yup those are the apps I have installed as of now.
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haha sorry didn't notice you posted that!
Found out reddit news free is what's creating the file. Automatically after opening it up the file appears.
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drmclove69 said:
Found out reddit news free is what's creating the file. Automatically after opening it up the file appears.
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Interesting, I don't have that app installed on my phone?
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I have the following apps installed on my devices and don't have that file, so it may not be these ones:
Adobe Flash Player
Gmail
Google Play services
Google Search
XDA app
YouTube
LooieENG said:
"We are Mologiq
A stealth-mode startup doing big things in mobile advertising."
http://mologiq.com/
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=41867789#post41867789
got any of these apps?
ASOT unofficial
Chase banking app
GoBackup
Reddit news free
Solid Explorer/ unlocker
Vaulty
Zedge
also, this may be helpful (from https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.brosmike.airpushdetector&hl=en)
"If your device is running Android 4.1 "Jelly Bean" or higher, you don't need this app anymore! You can just press and hold on notifications and your device will tell you who is generating them."
try that on apps with notifications?
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I have removed the apps I have installed on my Device from the above list, The first one that springs to mind is the go backup. I would check there first.

Best free anti virus

Hi I receive my new nexus 4 today, how free antivirus recommended me?
Thanks and sorry for my English is not my native language
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None. Really. None
NexusBoss said:
Hi I receive my new nexus 4 today, how free antivirus recommended me?
Thanks and sorry for my English is not my native language
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I would recommend you Avast. In my opinion it's the greatest one, easy to use, high protection and some cool features.
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antivirus apps on android are pointless. the only good that a few do is help find the phone if lost or stolen. but as an antivirus they are useless.
simms22 said:
antivirus apps on android are pointless. the only good that a few do is help find the phone if lost or stolen. but as an antivirus they are useless.
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Since you can locate your phone through your Google account now....antivirus is even more useless on android! Although Adaway is a MUST have
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BigDig said:
Since you can locate your phone through your Google account now....antivirus is even more useless on android! Although Adaway is a MUST have
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Depends... they make money from ads
Ok thanks
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Install Google Play services (automatically when log into Google Play Store), enable Verify Apps in Google Settings (automatically enabled), don't sideload apks, disable USB debugging, keep the bootloader locked, encrypt the phone storage, If needed use AFWall+ and LBE Security Master.

Duplicate apps

Hey guys. Is this normal for me to have multiple apps?
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I haven't seen that before. But they are different versions so it's possible. I'd freeze the older version and see if you run into problems
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that is *kind-of* normal.
All pre-installed apps are installed in "system/apps" folder and cannot be removed unless rooted. Then all updates are stored in the "data/apps" folder along with all user installed apps. This is done so normal users "not-rooted" can delete all their installed apps and updates to get back "stock".
Most apps that list your installed apps, like titanium backup, or the "system settings > applications" normally take this into account and only show you one version. What-ever crap program you took a screenshot of, obviously does not take that into account and is confusing you. I see "safe2remove" beside many of the items in that screenshot, I do not recogize that application you are using. Just some garbage app as far as I am concerned now.
do not freeze either version
I'm looking at system cleanup
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You can delete the older version, but you have to remove the app manually or you'll need to reinstall. Look at the YouTube app in the attached pics. Also, system cleanup is a great app.
I have two play stores, also two Google play services
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Remember to backup before you do any modding
camsurf said:
I have two play stores, also two Google play services
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The 4.82 update for SystemCleanup fixes the issue of apps showing twice

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