Hi guys, this is an unusual and embarrassing one, so I hope.
Back in a day I installed a dodgy app (not from Market, duh) not knowing about it.
I want to upgrade/purchase that app as it is on the Market now, but there is no way of doing it. When I try to update, it states something along the lines of: "You have not purchased ..." message, but it is visible as "Installed".
I can not delete that app from my history of apps associated with my account
and there is no way of actually purchasing it.
What to do?
Contact app developer, or Google Play team or is there a way of doing it in some other way.
Thanks!
sirlukas said:
Hi guys, this is an unusual and embarrassing one, so I hope.
Back in a day I installed a dodgy app (not from Market, duh) not knowing about it.
I want to upgrade/purchase that app as it is on the Market now, but there is no way of doing it. When I try to update, it states something along the lines of: "You have not purchased ..." message, but it is visible as "Installed".
I can not delete that app from my history of apps associated with my account
and there is no way of actually purchasing it.
What to do?
Contact app developer, or Google Play team or is there a way of doing it in some other way.
Thanks!
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U could try setting up another Gmail account on ur device, and then go to menu->accounts in Google play
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I have another account, but I really need this to be on my main account
Thanks moonzbabysh!
I can confirm, it works in Chrome!
For the first time in 6 years of Android phones, I just had an ad pop up in my notifications. It was for the Walgreens drug store app. (An app I do not have installed.)
From googling, it seems it's pushed from an app I have installed, but it should be easy to figure out as I've only installed 2 new apps on this phone that I didn't have on my last phone.
Has anyone else experienced this? What apps have you found that do this?
(This is not cool at all.)
DevonSloan said:
For the first time in 6 years of Android phones, I just had an ad pop up in my notifications. It was for the Walgreens drug store app. (And app I do not have installed.)
From googling, it seems it's pushed from an app I have installed, but it should be easy to figure out as I've only installed 2 new apps on this phone that I didn't have on my last phone.
Has anyone else experienced this? What apps have you found that do this?
(This is not cool at all.)
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Have you tried turning off the "Show Notifications" for that app through the Apps option in Android Settings?
DevonSloan said:
For the first time in 6 years of Android phones, I just had an ad pop up in my notifications. It was for the Walgreens drug store app. (And app I do not have installed.)
From googling, it seems it's pushed from an app I have installed, but it should be easy to figure out as I've only installed 2 new apps on this phone that I didn't have on my last phone.
Has anyone else experienced this? What apps have you found that do this?
(This is not cool at all.)
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Do as guyd says. If it happens again with another app and the notification is still there, hold it until it changes, then press the "i" button that appears. From there you can do the same.
Note that you cannot block notifications from most system apps
guyd said:
Have you tried turning off the "Show Notifications" for that app through the Apps option in Android Settings?
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A typo in my original post must have made it unclear - the ad was for an app that is not installed. I have no idea what app is pushing the ad.
DevonSloan said:
A typo in my original post must have made it unclear - the ad was for an app that is not installed. I have no idea what app is pushing the ad.
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Regardless, if you hold down on the notification it should show you the source app (not the app that is in the ad, but the app that's pushing the ad) and you'll be able to take action by tapping on the "i" button.
david23c said:
Regardless, if you hold down on the notification it should show you the source app (not the app that is in the ad, but the app that's pushing the ad) and you'll be able to take action by tapping on the "i" button.
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Thanks. I'll try that next time I see it.
If you use Chrome, it could also be the new web notifications feature. Have you visited the Walgreens website in Chrome on the phone?
Sevael said:
If you use Chrome, it could also be the new web notifications feature. Have you visited the Walgreens website in Chrome on the phone?
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If that's the case, you can just clear cookies in Chrome. Though that is definitely not a cool thing to happen in the first place.
Sevael said:
If you use Chrome, it could also be the new web notifications feature. Have you visited the Walgreens website in Chrome on the phone?
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Ugh. I do use Chrome, but I have not visited the Walgreens website on it. (Or ever, anywhere.) I'll see if removing it helps. Thanks.
So now Chrome isn't only the worst desktop browser, it's the worst Android browser. That's an accomplishment.
DevonSloan said:
Ugh. I do use Chrome, but I have not visited the Walgreens website on it. (Or ever, anywhere.) I'll see if removing it helps. Thanks.
So now Chrome isn't only the worst desktop browser, it's the worst Android browser. That's an accomplishment.
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The ads come from other apps. Chrome has never placed ads in the notifications. This is done by something built into the apps. I forget what it's called of the bat. Airpush I think. Some apps do this to make money when they are free apps. There is an app that will detect any app that does this. Then just uninstall it. The above device will cancel notifications completely from the app causing it.
Had the exact same experience on both my S6 and my wife's. Something fishy, no indication what app caused it.
What carrier are you on? I am on Sprint, and their bloatware apps "Sprint Zone" and "Sprint Fun & Games" like to advertise apps in the notification bar every now and then. I hate it, because there is no way to disable the apps unless I root.
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What carrier are you on? I am on Sprint, and their bloatware apps "Sprint Zone" and "Sprint Fun & Games" like to advertise apps in the notification bar every now and then. I hate it, because there is no way to disable the apps unless I root.
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Sprint as well. That's unfortunate as this will be my first non-rooted phone due to Samsung Pay. I was hoping android/Sumsung had come far enough that I didn't need to root/rom, but it looks like I'm in for a frustrating experience.
DevonSloan said:
For the first time in 6 years of Android phones, I just had an ad pop up in my notifications. It was for the Walgreens drug store app. (An app I do not have installed.)
From googling, it seems it's pushed from an app I have installed, but it should be easy to figure out as I've only installed 2 new apps on this phone that I didn't have on my last phone.
Has anyone else experienced this? What apps have you found that do this?
(This is not cool at all.)
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Do you have GoSMS installed? Not sure if it still does it but it started doing something really similar to me a month or so ago.
ITNV said:
Do you have GoSMS installed? Not sure if it still does it but it started doing something really similar to me a month or so ago.
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I'm assuming no because I have no idea what it is.
I'm on Sprint as well. So, we're thinking it was Sprint Zone???
Keebler1175 said:
I'm on Sprint as well. So, we're thinking it was Sprint Zone???
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I think maybe so. I took a screenshot of one today. (I don't know how many have some through as I often just swipe off notifications without looking at them. This was at least the second one today, as right after I swiped one of them away, I decided to make a conscious effort to screenshot the next.) I forgot to press/hold until the "i" shows up to see app info. I'll have to remember that for next time.
Sprint - Featured Apps <-- That's the culprit. You'll want to disable notifications on that application in the settings menu, under all apps, or uninstall it, which is what I did.
Keebler1175 said:
Sprint - Featured Apps <-- That's the culprit. You'll want to disable notifications on that application in the settings menu, under all apps, or uninstall it, which is what I did.
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Thanks. Also, mine showed the option for uninstall, and it seems to have done so. I wouldn't be surprised it if auto-reinstalls, though. Hopefully this works. THANKS!
Its from Sprint Featured Apps. Block its notifications. It can also be uninstalled from Applications>all>uninstall.
I had that same thing happen with my samsjng galaxy s6 from Sprint. Its infuriating adware bloatware.
Hi guys....I dont know if this is the correct session but I have a s5 mini rooted and recently I notice that once I am connected to my wifi the down arrow is always lit up. I have AF+Wall installed and blocked all recent apps I have installed but its still doing it. Any Suggestions or possible fixes?
I did some research and I do have Sync off.Wonder whats causing it
Cyberstream12 said:
I did some research and I do have Sync off.Wonder whats causing it
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Any messaging app (Viber, WhatsApp, Messenger), Facebook, xda developers app, Email, Skype... All of these apps and a LOT of others use a constans connection to keep checking for new info. Don't worry about this too much. It's in most cases normal. Also you can use Xposed if you don't like the arrows.
janekmuric said:
Any messaging app (Viber, WhatsApp, Messenger), Facebook, xda developers app, Email, Skype... All of these apps and a LOT of others use a constans connection to keep checking for new info. Don't worry about this too much. It's in most cases normal. Also you can use Xposed if you don't like the arrows.
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Ah yes Viber was the bad one totally forgot until you mentioned it. Thanks alot
It may also be you are very tight on space, therefore some app (or Android itself) is downloading something but it's failing because it cannot finish the download.
Hi, I am having some problems on my phone. Recently, I saw some duplicates of my files, some were missing and my mobile has become real slow. I see synchronization more often than before this might be the reason my data package gets exhausted fast. It worries me as I don't install new apps just the standard ones. I have doubts that one of my friends did that because they use it occasionally. How do I know if someone is spying and how do I stop them?
SherazHashmi said:
Hi, I am having some problems on my phone. Recently, I saw some duplicates of my files, some were missing and my mobile has become real slow. I see synchronization more often than before this might be the reason my data package gets exhausted fast. It worries me as I don't install new apps just the standard ones. I have doubts that one of my friends did that because they use it occasionally. How do I know if someone is spying and how do I stop them?
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Hello, first thing to do is scanning the device with a anti-spyware app
To avoid everyone spying on your phone, you should always keep it off.
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I used the first app Anti Spy on Google Play and it found Android Spy app but was asking me for premium version. I found this quick guide on stopping someone from spying on my cell phone in my following list and fortunately found this app in running services. I uninstalled and rebooted the mobile and it's working fine now, came down friends were trying to peek me for prank.
Hello everyone here. i have a problem here with one of the app that i (works with) if i installed that app into another android phone and login into both app. The app normally detect a linked account, and the app will start misbehaving with it's pop-up (linked account) so you have to log out into one account, then you could have access to another without that pop-up.
Here my question is how can i remove this pop-up link by moded the app ( its strings file) using apktool M so i can both login into both account without such notification. Thank in advance
my advice would be to contact the developer. especially if you work with that app, modding an app might get you in hot water at your job.
Fytdyh said:
my advice would be to contact the developer. especially if you work with that app, modding an app might get you in hot water at your job.
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Would rather jump into deep sea than stay at beach front watching other people swimming
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Would rather jump into deep sea than stay at beach front watching other people swimming
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i dont think this modification is something you can do on the app side. the app clearly checks if you are already logged in onto another app. thus, even if you do disable that pop-up, the app will check with its server and forbid you from using said app.
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i dont think this modification is something you can do on the app side. the app clearly checks if you are already logged in onto another app. thus, even if you do disable that pop-up, the app will check with its server and forbid you from using said app.
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I thought that's the way out