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Accidentally installed "Cracked App"

Hi, I accidentally installed an apk with a name of "cracked app" as described here:
http://www.gfi.com/blog/cracked-android-apps-dabble-in-ad-clicks/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+SunbeltBlog+(GFI+Labs+(OLD))&utm_content=Google+Reader
I have uninstalled it but I fear that it remained on my device and will do things like credentials thief etc. How can I make sure it's gone?
Thanks.

[email protected] said:
Hi, I accidentally installed an apk with a name of "cracked app" as described here:
http://www.gfi.com/blog/cracked-android-apps-dabble-in-ad-clicks/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+SunbeltBlog+(GFI+Labs+(OLD))&utm_content=Google+Reader
I have uninstalled it but I fear that it remained on my device and will do things like credentials thief etc. How can I make sure it's gone?
Thanks.
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i think it will sufficient to just uninstall it ;
is the icon gone from the app drawer / app menu ?
when you are rooted, you can check the data/app folder for an suspicious entry

Yeah the icon is gone, I'm not rooted...
Thanks for the quick reply BTW

Factory restore will get rid of it
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I don't know if there's anything to get rid of and I don't want to do a factory reset without being sure because I have just finished customizing my Nexus 4. Is there any way to check if it still exists?

Hi,
With a file explorer check mainly in /data/data, /data/app and /data/app-lib if there is the app, app package name, or anything related to this app.
Or easier with the file explorer do a search with the app name or a part of the package name.
If there are some files related to the app, delete them (but be sure it's related to this app...).

The only thing I have in /data folder is a log.txt file which contains one line that looks like (X for folders):
../../../X/X/X/X/X/ connect_ads_manager_android.cpp(29):AdsManager::adsmanager w(320) h(48)

[email protected] said:
The only thing I have in /data folder is a log.txt file which contains one line that looks like (X for folders):
../../../X/X/X/X/X/ connect_ads_manager_android.cpp(29):AdsManager::adsmanager w(320) h(48)
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Are you sure you follow the paths I have indicated?
The log.txt is related to scriptmanager if I'm not wrong.

The paths you mentioned don't exist in my /data folder.. (root path)

You are rooted?
In your file explorer have you an option like "Show hidden files / folders"? If yes activate it.

I am not rooted, I am using File Explorer and I've checked the "hidden files" option.
Where is the data folder located?

[email protected] said:
I am not rooted, I am using File Explorer and I've checked the "hidden files" option.
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Were you trying to get an app for free? :/

The best thing to do would be a factory reset. That way, you'd have the peace of mind that there is no leftover files remaining on the phone.

MacHackz said:
Were you trying to get an app for free? :/
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No.
xdviper said:
The best thing to do would be a factory reset. That way, you'd have the peace of mind that there is no leftover files remaining on the phone.
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What if I've already done a factory reset? Is it possible to do two?

Cracked apps are just paid apps most of the time that people try to get from places like aptoide. It will not hurt your phone just uninstall and you are good to go.
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richardlibeau said:
Cracked apps are just paid apps most of the time that people try to get from places like aptoide. It will not hurt your phone just uninstall and you are good to go.
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What I have downloaded is a free app that isn't available in the Play Store. Can I check that it has done nothing to my device? It would be a great relief.

[email protected] said:
What I have downloaded is a free app that isn't available in the Play Store. Can I check that it has done nothing to my device? It would be a great relief.
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Yeah if you must get advanced mobile care or an app like that from the market that checks for viruses and stuff like that
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Advanced Mobile Care hasn't detected any virus or any app that collects my private data (besides the apps I normally use and know). Am I safe?

[email protected] said:
Advanced Mobile Care hasn't detected any virus or any app that collects my private data (besides the apps I normally use and know). Am I safe?
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I don't think anyone can say with absolute certainty if you are safe. They can tell you steps to try to see if any remnants are left behind but that's about it. I personally think you should run the flash-all.bat file which comes with the stock image to wipe and clean everything.

xda6969 said:
I don't think anyone can say with absolute certainty if you are safe. They can tell you steps to try to see if any remnants are left behind but that's about it. I personally think you should run the flash-all.bat file which comes with the stock image to wipe and clean everything.
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Is running the flash-all.bat file better than just going to settings and clicking factory reset?

[Q] [HELP] .nomedia problem

Hi, i have galaxy s4 i9500 rooted.
i accidentally copied .nomedia file into /storage/emulated but after i deleted it i still cant see any pictures or music in gallery or any other app, how to fix this ?
Thanks before hand

Rescan your SDcard. Either reboot your phone, or download rescanSD app from the play store.
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pardoned said:
Rescan your SDcard. Either reboot your phone, or download rescanSD app from the play store.
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it did not help..
i tried Rescan SD from "sTOOPIDfiG" and "Kevinpr007"
it still not working
but, i did use the camera to capture new pictures,
the new ones i can see in the gallery, but the old ones still cant, all the picture in the same folder !!

1. Copy them (not the parent folder) to another file or off device
2. Reboot
3. Copy back to device original folder
4. Reboot
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UpInTheAir said:
1. Copy them (not the parent folder) to another file or off device
2. Reboot
3. Copy back to device original folder
4. Reboot
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thanks, it did worked, but i would be more thankful if you can tell me what was the problem ?

khalilman said:
thanks, it did worked, but i would be more thankful if you can tell me what was the problem ?
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Sorry, without actually seeing the folder before, I would only be guessing
Glad its sorted
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Rooted phone and can't remove FIDO app

Hi guys,
I rooted my phone (SGS4 SGH-I337M) using Odin and CF Auto Root method. Root was successful. I installed Titanium Backup and uninstalled the FIDO applications from my carrier but I can't remove it from the apps menu. I rebooted the apps were removed but the FIDO folder for some reason is still there and I can't remove it... how do I get rid of fido folder?

Have you tried removing the folder via root explorer?
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CharliexCharger said:
Have you tried removing the folder via root explorer?
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I did not try that, but I just downloaded ES File Explorer. How do I browse to my Apps menu via the file explorer?

ahsm said:
I did not try that, but I just downloaded ES File Explorer. How do I browse to my Apps menu via the file explorer?
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You should be able to view them from data/app
If it was a system file you can view it from system/app

CharliexCharger said:
You should be able to view them from data/app
If it was a system file you can view it from system/app
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This is pretty strange /device/data/app is empty there is nothing there...
/system/app has a bunch of apps in it but can't find the FIDO folder...
Thanks for your help/replies btw.

ahsm said:
This is pretty strange /device/data/app is empty there is nothing there...
/system/app has a bunch of apps in it but can't find the FIDO folder...
Thanks for your help/replies btw.
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That is pretty bizarre. When you're in Titanium backup is there isn't visibility for fido any longer? Also try wiping the The cache.

CharliexCharger said:
That is pretty bizarre. When you're in Titanium backup is there isn't visibility for fido any longer? Also try wiping the The cache.
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Searching for Fido in Titanium Backup yields no results, all that is left is an empty Fido folder in Apps. Do you mean clear the cache in recovery?

ahsm said:
Searching for Fido in Titanium Backup yields no results, all that is left is an empty Fido folder in Apps. Do you mean clear the cache in recovery?
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Yes.

CharliexCharger said:
Yes.
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Yes I have the latest version of TWRP and I cleared the cache

ahsm said:
Yes I have the latest version of TWRP and I cleared the cache
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Very odd. Not sure what else you could try. Hopefully someone will come along with a solution.

Can't activate bluetooth, need help!

Blutooth will not activate. Just stays blacked out when I try.
Using GS4 with Mint Jelly ROM. Just trying to get it to work so any suggestions welcome!

Try to replace Bluetooth app from system/ app
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Damani311 said:
Blutooth will not activate. Just stays blacked out when I try.
Using GS4 with Mint Jelly ROM. Just trying to get it to work so any suggestions welcome!
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try to replace the app like my friend said or try to wipe data/factory reset & wipe cache partion
or try to flash the Stock again

RubbaBand said:
try to replace the app like my friend said or try to wipe data/factory reset & wipe cache partion
or try to flash the Stock again
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I'm not sure that bluetooth is an app. I don't have an app installed for it at least, and there is no bluetooth app in the app store...
really trying to avoid factory wipe since it would take at least two hours to reinstall everything

NO ma man you can find the Bluetooth app in this location /system/app
then replace it

Yes yes yes
Replacing app in /system worked for me..Thanks guys as it was quite frustating....

ash13isonxda said:
Replacing app in /system worked for me..Thanks guys as it was quite frustating....
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thanks for the reply
there is apparently no app in the system/app folder for bluetooth, which i'm guessing is the problem
now where the heck do i find the 'replacement'? There is no bluetooth app in the market. sorry for not knowing exactly what to do

The system/app contains the bluetooth app, take a look
And if you are running 4.4.2 I can upload the apps for you

RubbaBand said:
The system/app contains the bluetooth app, take a look
And if you are running 4.4.2 I can upload the apps for you
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yeah I meant that the bluetooth app is not in there at all. don't know why i accidentally said folder
not sure if i'm running 4.2.2 or what, how do i tell? gs4 that i've been using a custom rom called mint jelly ever since it came out back in June of last year, and have not made any further updates due to them not being necessary

You can tell by going to Settings > More > About Device > then you will find android version

RubbaBand said:
You can tell by going to Settings > More > About Device > then you will find android version
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yeah it's 4.2.2
thanks for your help
so what's the next step?

Any time bro
And sorry im late
Download & extract the apps to System/app
Make sure you have root
http://pc.cd/JYQ

RubbaBand said:
Any time bro
And sorry im late
Download & extract the apps to System/app
Make sure you have root
http://pc.cd/JYQ
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thanks, ive never sideloaded an app before so if you wouldnt mind....
do i download on computer? and then after I extract I take the APK and push it through? I can lookup this process but just wondering if this is the route i'm supposed to be going next

Download "ES File Explorer" then click on option button
Then scroll down and turn on Root Explorer
Then click on root explorer and choose Mount Option and change the /system to rw
Then download the apps & extract them
You can extract them on pc, then copy the apps to SD Card
From SD Card copy them to System/app

RubbaBand said:
Download "ES File Explorer" then click on option button
Then scroll down and turn on Root Explorer
Then click on root explorer and choose Mount Option and change the /system to rw
Then download the apps & extract them
You can extract them on pc, then copy the apps to SD Card
From SD Card copy them to System/app
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really thankful for your help
i did get those exact files into my sys/app folder
restarted the device and bluetooth still wont work...really frustrating. hard to believe the only way to fix this might be to get a completely different custom ROM and resetup my entire device, which will take hours and i'm sure it's just a matter of time before I have some other problem.
Any suggestions welcome

Sorry I forgot the most important thing
Keep pressing on any app in the /System/app
And click properties
And look to the permission of the app
then keep pressing on the Bluetooth app and click properties and click change the permission of the bluetooth app to Permissions like the previous app
Reboot

[Q] Clearing excess of junk files for updates

I'm in need of updating certain apps to my phone but can't because of insufficient storage. How can I and what can I delete to create this much needed space without deleting my important things?

Try Clean Master.
You should post your questions in Q&A section btw.

marioc89 said:
I'm in need of updating certain apps to my phone but can't because of insufficient storage. How can I and what can I delete to create this much needed space without deleting my important things?
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Clear Cache files, Temporary files .
go to
/sdcard/DCIM
On DCIM turn on hidden items.
Now delete .tumbnails its more than 1GB file & its no uses.

Do you mean go to settings and the storage and click on cache and empty?

marioc89 said:
Do you mean go to settings and the storage and click on cache and empty?
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No, download ES FILE MANAGER from playstore and turn on hidden items the delete .tumbnails lacated at DCIM folder .
SCREEN SHOTS

But that's the thing. I can't download anything else because of insufficient storage. That's what I'm trying to clear up so I can download my updates at least.

OK. I downloaded it. Thought I wasn't going to be able to though. But, those thumbnails are pics that I want. Will I erase those too? What exactly is a thumbnail or what am I really erasing?

marioc89 said:
OK. I downloaded it. Thought I wasn't going to be able to though. But, those thumbnails are pics that I want. Will I erase those too? What exactly is a thumbnail or what am I really erasing?
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Thumbnail are not original image file they are made when you open gallery & other image explore the small image (thumbnails) are saved for next time open faster.
I was deleted many times , and i can't find important it.

OK.

Thanks for y'all's help thus far and I was able to download some updates for my apps. Is there anything else I can do to create more space right now without buying anything?

marioc89 said:
Thanks for y'all's help thus far and I was able to download some updates for my apps. Is there anything else I can do to create more space right now without buying anything?
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Clean cache with CCleaner or Clean Master, it will free up a few hundred MBs, you can do it regularly (twice a week or something)
Sent from my Nexus 4 using XDA Free mobile app

So, instead of downloading another app to clean, can es cleaner can do it since I already have it?