Since when did we get adds in the notifaction bar [IMG]http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa381/cjward23/CAP201105141720.jpg[/IMG]
Does anyone know what app I might be using that could cause this?
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I believe airpush got in trouble for that...are you using airpush?
That sucks. Im sure its against Google policy.
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Looks like airpush ( http://www.airpush.com/ ). Install any new apps recently? Have any apps that ask for these permissions:
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READ_PHONE_STATE
ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
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Of those the boot completed one would stand out the most. One way to try and find out would be to reboot the device and then immediately check what apps are running before doing anything else.
http://www.airpush.com/
What apps do you have installed? When you find the one doing it post the name of it so everyone can report it as malware
I hacked up a simple app that will search for installed apps using airpush: http://kllrnohj.com/android/FindAirpush.apk
(for those so inclined, the is source here: http://kllrnohj.com/android/FindAirpush.zip )
kllrnohj said:
I hacked up a simple app that will search for installed apps using airpush: http://kllrnohj.com/android/FindAirpush.apk
(for those so inclined, the is source here: http://kllrnohj.com/android/FindAirpush.zip )
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Ok it's an app called "easy filter call and SMS blocker" which had now been removed from my phone.
It does mean I now need to find a new way to block my mum's calls and texts.
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cjward23 said:
Ok it's an app called "easy filter call and SMS blocker" which had now been removed from my phone.
It does mean I now need to find a new way to block my mum's calls and texts.
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There are tons of call blockers out there, have you tried the root call blocker app? Not sure if it blocks sms as well, but I've heard great things about it. You can always use Handcent or another SMS app and blacklist the numbers you want to block.
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I've gone through my running applications, stoped any that I thought even might have something to do with it, but it is still there. With my work hours, I sleep till 11a. So it shows up sometime between 5a and then. Yesterday the green plus sign was a red star. Same advertisement type stuff.
Clicking on the link it goes from ad.leadboltapps.com something or another to some other app url to something with a .UK and them to the Play Store.
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Download airpush detector from the play store and run it.
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NFL HD Wallpapers was the culprit according to that app. Never had that issue before on my previous phone. Hopefully it is gone now. Thank you!
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cool !!! nice post
I've had "Go Keyboard" spam me with ads too. Root and permission management (permissions Pro on market) cured it, but w/o root, then you basically get rid of the app or live with spam...
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AirBlocker from the play store has worked well for me.
Ringdroid uses air push ads. Download the app AddOns Dectector to see what apps use what kind of ads
hawkman610 said:
NFL HD Wallpapers was the culprit according to that app. Never had that issue before on my previous phone. Hopefully it is gone now. Thank you!
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The spam comes and goes, try the same app after they update it and see if it's good to go or it still sends spam. It's part of the free Android world....
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hello to all genius
My phone HTC desire was stolen month ago and today i noticed from play.google.com that this phone is ON and being used and i am able to install any app. So my question is ,, Is there any way that i can install a app from play.google.com and i can see his location or phone number?
Please help me i m sure you guys definitely have answer for that case.
thanks
Zahid Ismail
I believe Lookout Security app has a location feature. Im not positive on that though. The problem is that even if you got the app to install, you would need to set the software up, which you can't do because you physically need the phone. Hmmmm.
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Maybe a useful topic: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1642444
There is an app which you install (from play store) as long as your phone is not wiped, and it will start feeding location. I'm afraid I can't remember what's it called, but some googling should help you find it.
Edit. App is called Plan B.
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Call your carrier and maybe the police
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I have used the App called Plan B, and it works. But after you get the info you need I would call your carrier, They should blacklist the ESN so the dirtbag who took your phone can't use it.
Really sorry to hear your phone got stolen but as so many users said, there are many apps that can solve your issue. But you should contact the police if you have his number. What phone will be its replacement?
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Me also! Please guide me for my lost Blackberry 9603 phone!
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Blackberrys have a pathetic block feature that you could use to stop low IQ burglars from using your phone. But please take your BB and
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Hello XDA.
This issue has been bothering me for a while now. When I go to the Play Store hit the menu button and go to "my apps", there sometimes a few apps that show up that I never downloaded.
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These apps show up every now and then as downloaded. I don't speak Russian, thus, I don't download apps that are in Russian. I was wondering if maybe someone uses my account, and is downloading apps to their device, or if this is an issue with the Play Store...? I use a very secure password, it literally is a bunch of random numbers, letters, and symbols. Any help with resolving or explaining the issue would be appreciated!
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Change your pw and see if it does it again?
It could be a bad app that you installed is downloading other apps by itself?
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My first thought. The apps never appear on my phone though. Some kind of botnet then? A bad app downloads another app to use your account information to download and rate it, then un install it? Those other apps don't have any reviews that involve words, and they all have 10,000+ downloads with 4-5 star ratings. Seems suspicious to me.
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My first thought. The apps never appear on my phone though. Some kind of botnet then? A bad app downloads another app to use your account information to download and rate it, then un install it? Those other apps don't have any reviews that involve words, and they all have 10,000+ downloads with 4-5 star ratings. Seems suspicious to me.
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You've probably just solved it yourself. The tricky part comes now when you have to figure out what app did it.
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I don't see an option to search my text messages for specific words. I'm hoping I'm just blind so help a fellow M8'r out of this conundrum.
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Sorry if already covered.
If you don't find Restore your phone.
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I don't see an option to search my text messages for specific words. I'm hoping I'm just blind so help a fellow M8'r out of this conundrum.
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There^
Then start typing your keyword
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Is that the default sms app? Mine looks different. My default app says Verizon in top left.
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Is that the default sms app? Mine looks different. My default app says Verizon in top left.
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That is the default htc messages. Vzw added their own also which should sounds like your using. Hop to the settings clear default of the vzw messages app and it should ask next time what massager app u want to use. Then Choose the standard messenger app
Or go to settings. Click more. Then click default sms app and choose messages.
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That is the default htc messages. Vzw added their own also which should sounds like your using. Hop to the settings clear default of the vzw messages app and it should ask next time what massager app u want to use. Then Choose the standard messenger app
Or go to settings. Click more. Then click default sms app and choose messages.
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Got it. Thanks bro.
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This is an app that I have created, simply named "Spammer". Not that I condone doing this a lot, but this app is able to send large amounts of spam to any phone number you choose. I am fairly new to android app development, so this app is still a work in progress. Feel free to test, and hit the thanks button if you enjoy the app.
Current features:
Ability to send SMS (Carrier and Google Voice)
Upcoming features:
Material Design (After Android L is released)
Github:
github.com/fw3254/Spammer
The apk file is located in there
TESTED USING NEXUS 5 AND MOTO G
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You don't condone this, yet you wrote an app that does it... Get lost.
Lokke9191 said:
You don't condone this, yet you wrote an app that does it... Get lost.
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i wonder who upset him enough to go and make an app to spam phone numbers?
simms22 said:
i wonder who upset him enough to go and make an app to spam phone numbers?
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Probably tmobile or Comcast
Works as expected. Only hiccup is that i can browse my contacts, but not select one. I have to enter their number manually
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fw3254 said:
thanks for your feedback, I am aware that contacts' numbers are not selectable. hopefully that will change sometime in the future...
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Download link??
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Download link??
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The apk is in his git. Look at the op for the folder.
Android developers: destroying another's quiet ... rsrsrsrsrsrsrsrs
who is psyched for the upcoming google voice integration?
JUST UPDATED
Changelog:
-Google Voice integration
-Built with Android Studio
-Contacts button doesn't work (yet)
The apk is now in the root of the github link located in the OP
Feedback appreciated
Some feedback :
- can you add an option to spam the creator of the app?
- can you make it so it doesn't actually send out the messages but only tricks the user in thinking they were sent?
Pierreken said:
Some feedback :
- can you add an option to spam the creator of the app?
- can you make it so it doesn't actually send out the messages but only tricks the user in thinking they were sent?
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Great ideas xD
I will definitely take those into consideration for the next update