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Open Home Deprecated

Ok so I have this installed on my phone and I have no clue what it is, never installed it nor can I find a way to uninstall it. Anyone else have it installed and if so did you find a way to delete/uninstall it?

It has the same thing in my downloads section of the market. The app doesn't show up in the app list under settings, though. It's really an annoyance and I think it is also causing the market to give me a false update notification. My boyfriend's phone does not have it installed and is not having any sort of the same issue with the market.
The only thing I think will clear it is a factory reset.
Update: I did a factory reset and before everything restored and I started using apps, it wasn't there. After I started using a few apps it was. No way to get rid of it until you reset the phone again. I don't know which app is causing it, but the few that I did open were task panel, eReader, and a word game. I removed them and reset. It has been quite a few hours after heavy use and it hasn't showed up in my downloads. I suspect one of those apps.

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this is really aggravating and many people dont even realize they have it on their phone. I have two nexus ones and its on both of them and on both phones i get the damn phantom application update notification. Has anyone figured out anything more about this? thank you

Where are you guys seeing it? I'm a pretty heavy app user, having installed/uninstalled quite a few, and haven't done any type of wipe; however, I'm not seeing what you're describing.

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I believe the the old openhome app had the class name com.google.launcher2 this is same name that google have now used for the new launcher hence the market thinks its installed... which is isn't.

Has anyone tried to install open home & then uninstall? Maybe it will get rid of both...

SilentMobius said:
I believe the the old openhome app had the class name com.google.launcher2 this is same name that google have now used for the new launcher hence the market thinks its installed... which is isn't.
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Which makes me wonder why Google would allow 3rd party developers to use com.google...

Weird. I don't have that. You guys should use atrackdog to generate an installed alp list and compare them for commonalities.

Like all issues with this phone, I don't know if I'm supposed to contact HTC, google, or T-Mobile. Sound like a software issue so I'm guessing google?

DMaverick50 said:
Like all issues with this phone, I don't know if I'm supposed to contact HTC, google, or T-Mobile. Sound like a software issue so I'm guessing google?
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I am not sure why you would need to guess in this case. It is neither a hardware or a plan problem. Google is your source for a solution. This is very likely dues to a previous installation of Open Home on an older android. As to why you can not uninstall it I can not answer, but at the least I do not have it in my installed software list.

Are you rooted? If so, you could go in and delete the apk from /data/app

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Which makes me wonder why Google would allow 3rd party developers to use com.google...
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Um, because Apps aren't vetted? com.google is just a java namespace it doesn't change anything or give you magic permissions.
Most likely openhome grew from someone starting with the launcher source and renaming it by adding "2" then tweaking it. The only bug here is that the market is looking for installed apps by "pname" whereas atrackdog doesn't.
Its a Market display bug guys, the app is _not_ on your phone.

SilentMobius said:
Um, because Apps aren't vetted? com.google is just a java namespace it doesn't change anything or give you magic permissions.
Most likely openhome grew from someone starting with the launcher source and renaming it by adding "2" then tweaking it. The only bug here is that the market is looking for installed apps by "pname" whereas atrackdog doesn't.
Its a Market display bug guys, the app is _not_ on your phone.
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Agreed, although I already left a market comment.

So I am not the only one. I have the bloody app on my phone too. I never installed it. It was there from day one and I can't remove it.

[app] u-verse apk

i posted it in the incredible section but realized this might be a better place
thanks to @irtehun for the apk
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Do we need to be att members to use this?
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plasticdarlow said:
Do we need to be att members to use this?
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+1
sent from 1786 on stone

Thanks for the .apk, surprised the Vibrant isn't supported even though the Captivate is. Yes you need to have U-Verse service as well as the U300 package or above to take advantage fully of the app (thankfully I am)

shackk said:
Thanks for the .apk, surprised the Vibrant isn't supported even though the Captivate is. Yes you need to have U-Verse service as well as the U300 package or above to take advantage fully of the app (thankfully I am)
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Damn, I don't want to upgrade from my u200 just for this

lembowski said:
Damn, I don't want to upgrade from my u200 just for this
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Just use it for the DVR management, definitely worth it. You can use the channel guide or search by time and even future dates. Much better than the mobile website. That alone is worth the download.
If you search the actual available content to watch it is all older programming and select channels. This is not a "slingbox" replacement app by any means. All the U300 package will give you with this app is the ability to download and watch certain older programming. Sorry should have clarified my above post.

I have TMOBILE - using MY TOUCH 3G phone and this APK file worked great.
I have TMOBILE - using MY TOUCH 3G phone and this APK file worked great.
Thanks!!!

flavor2k said:
I have TMOBILE - using MY TOUCH 3G phone and this APK file worked great.
Thanks!!!
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How did you get yours to work??? I get an error saying "U-verse Mobile could no be installed on this phone..."
I have Android 1.6

just so everyone is aware @irtehun is planning to keep this app updated, he will be posting updates at
http://irtehun.net/?p=92

t-mobile G2...Success
Installed and worked perfectly. Awesome!!!

I downloaded this app to my computer but how do I install it? I have the new G2. Thanks,

denemebende said:
I downloaded this app to my computer but how do I install it? I have the new G2. Thanks,
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First, put the apk file on your phones sd card. Go to market and download "appInstaller". Then open appInstaller, find your uverse apk, and click install.
*I use appInstaller by gregory house.
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thank you for this. very lame that they only put it on the market for AT&T wireless users. love u-verse, hate AT&T wireless.
again, thanks.

U-Verse on Droid
Hi there. I installed the U-verse mobile app on my Verizon Droid. (Thanks for that!) It seems to work fine until I attempt to download shows to my phone from the 'Show Library.' I get a message saying it can't be done because of system issues. Has anybody else had success downloading shows? Or does my not being on AT&T's actual network prevent me from doing it?
Thanks,
ej

Can't say for sure that it is from not being on AT&T's network but it looks to be that way. I can't download and watch shows on my EVO. I said all along that when they finally did release an Android App it would probably only be compatible with AT&T android phones. the bastards!

Had the same problem. Make sure you are on WiFI and then try it a few times. It will eventually work. Im running original droid as well.

Hmmn
jim, I've tried it with Wi-Fi and 3G, both ways get me this message "Cannot Subscribe. Thank you for your interest. Subscription cannot be completed at this time due to system issues. Please try again later."
This happens when I click Agree to Terms of Service, and the denial message appears instantaneously, as if it's a built in denial that shows before a connection is even attempted.
Maybe there is a setting on my phone I don't know about?

Question:
When I install the app, one of the things it asks for is permission to call phone numbers. I can understand why it asks for other permissions, like changing network connectivity (downloading shows only over wifi).... but I can't figure out what the app does that needs phone call permissions. Does anybody have any insight on this?
Btw, the app works great on my phone. Can't download shows, as I only have U200. For those who have previously posted about not being able to install the app on your phone, the user guide says it works on android 2.1 and higher, for phones on the list. (I didn't see a list, though).

Works on the vibrant after hours of trial and error.not much to download and watch though.
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Got it working...
Not sure how though.
I thought I'd be able to watch shows I had recorder to the DVR, but that was hoping for too much I guess.

Resolved but classified as immature lmao

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Anyone have this under running applications?
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It's apart of CM7 or some ROMs. It is PinyIME, it is a Google keyboard that allows English -> Chinese.
Could you also CHILL OUT? Stop going "OMFG WHAT IS THIS?!?!?!?!?!??!" It's just a app, nothing malicious. Open Titanium Backup and simply uninstall it (or use ADB/Root Explorer) whatever you want.
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.google.android.inputmethod.pinyin&feature=search_result

zephiK said:
It's apart of CM7 or some ROMs. It is PinyIME, it is a Google keyboard that allows English -> Chinese.
Could you also CHILL OUT? Stop going "OMFG WHAT IS THIS?!?!?!?!?!??!" It's just a app, nothing malicious. Open Titanium Backup and simply uninstall it (or use ADB/Root Explorer) whatever you want.
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.google.android.inputmethod.pinyin&feature=search_result
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you cant fault me for wanting to know what that is. Never noticed it on any other android device i had. thanks for your answer.

charlieb620 said:
you cant fault me for wanting to know what that is. Never noticed it on any other android device i had. thanks for your answer.
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It's on your device because you put it there. It's part of the firmware, not part of the "device."
You installed a non-stock firmware then panicked when you found a non-stock application running. Did you even consider reading about whatever firmware you're running to see what it comes with?

charlieb620 said:
you cant fault me for wanting to know what that is. Never noticed it on any other android device i had. thanks for your answer.
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I can fault you for the way you reacted to it, considering you have 3000+ posts. I expected a more mature post. You obviously installed a non-stock ROM (or applied mods because you have battery %). The old CM7 nightlies included the same exact app, PinyIME. It's pretty much just a keyboard.
And agreed with mstevens. You flashing custom ROMs, you shouldn't be surprised if random apps are included with the ROM.

Ok Ok he overreacted but it seems he honestly thought he had some malware, so I say some slack can be cut. All's well that ends well

matt2053 said:
Ok Ok he overreacted but it seems he honestly thought he had some malware, so I say some slack can be cut. All's well that ends well
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thanks. So if i had 5 posts it would be expected and i would be immature, but being as though i have a nice amount of post and thanks my heading makes me immature. lol
some people take XDA too serious.

mstevens said:
It's on your device because you put it there. It's part of the firmware, not part of the "device."
You installed a non-stock firmware then panicked when you found a non-stock application running. Did you even consider reading about whatever firmware you're running to see what it comes with?
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thats how the device was sent to me. so i didnt install anything but my apps from titanium backup.
thanks for your MATURE response though.

That's Pinyin IME, the app that comes with AOSP, actually you should also get the Japanese IME. If you do not use Chinese and Japanese input method, you can just uninstall them without any problem.

suksit said:
That's Pinyin IME, the app that comes with AOSP, actually you should also get the Japanese IME. If you do not use Chinese and Japanese input method, you can just uninstall them without any problem.
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thanks. i just removed it through rootexplorer. tryed uninstalling it through applications and it wouldbnt budge.

suksit said:
If you do not use Chinese and Japanese input method, you can just uninstall them without any problem.
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is it safe to delete the Dirty Knees and Look at These input methods?

[Q] security: chronologically keep track of all my apk installs

I recently received another scammish text which led me to suspect an app or apk I installed was to blame (possibly). Is there a way to chronologically see things I've installed on my phone. Stock Downloads app won't work because if I deleted the apk or installed it in a different way it won't show. There should be a way to see all of the things you've installed non market, apks, modules, or whatever. To be able to trace back and find a culprit. Kinda like a criminal rap sheet.

Your best bet is TITANIUM BACKUP !!! Sort all apps by date installed it will give you time installed !!!
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No. I want something that can chronologically list on my phone all of those things that I've installed or modified or installed then deleted. Like a total history of installs.

dontbeweakvato said:
No. I want something that can chronologically list on my phone all of those things that I've installed or modified or installed then deleted. Like a total history of installs.
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Past package installations, probably not. Future installations, maybe.

you're getting on the right track sir. Like having a time machine where I can go back in look a the things that have happened so I can pin point possible problems.

dontbeweakvato said:
you're getting on the right track sir. Like having a time machine where I can go back in look a the things that have happened so I can pin point possible problems.
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Last time machine I had was in '68. Wasn't worth a damn. Thing always broke at the worst times. I'm still trying to get back. I'd suggest not putting things on your device that might cause problems.
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jd1639 said:
Last time machine I had was in '68. Wasn't worth a damn. Thing always broke at the worst times. I'm still trying to get back. I'd suggest not putting things on your device that might cause problems.
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That's good advice to give about my device, from someone that can't take care of a 46 yo time machine. I need a way to log all installed/uninstalled apps, apks, modules, and /system changes. Where's it at?

Lethargy said:
Past package installations, probably not. Future installations, maybe.
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Please elaborate....

Haven't heard of such a thing. Sorry.
Titanium can tell you app installs, even play store kinda keeps track. Initial install order anyway.
But to track apps, mods, alterations...anything? Nope. And flashing in recovery would not be trackable inside the O/S anyway.
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Basically, if there isn't some kind of a thing on the play store....then it doesn't exist.

Scam texts are pretty common in some countries. I don't think it has anything to do with an app you installed unless you gave Snapchat your phone number as they got hacked a while back.

No snap chat for me. I thought of this idea for logs of this stuff before. There's got to be a way!

dontbeweakvato said:
No snap chat for me. I thought of this idea for logs of this stuff before. There's got to be a way!
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You may need to learn app development and make a way.

dontbeweakvato said:
No snap chat for me. I thought of this idea for logs of this stuff before. There's got to be a way!
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KJ said:
You may need to learn app development and make a way.
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If you made an app to log package installs it would be a waste of time + have to be running on your device all the time. It'll also hardly be of any use, since most people aren't installing like 20 apps a day, every day. Just write it down if you really need to LOL.
For packages you currently have installed via Play or .apk installation you could go into /data/app and look at the dates on the .apk files. If you flashed something in recovery it'll show up as August 1 1970 or August 1 2008 or whatever generic date. As said previously, Titanium Backup uses this if you sort by date lol.
Edit, example (most mine are 25 July since I restored them through Titanium Backup):
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com.qti.service.colorservice chews up my data plan

Hello,
today i was a bit shocked when i noticed that i already have used half of my data plan without even noticing. The culprit is shown as "Android OS", specifically "com.qti.service.colorservice"
What does this even do!? I froze it with titanium backup, no sideffects for now
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You may have saved me a lot of data. I just checked my data usage and my android os has used the most by 3 gb over Play Music, and I stream quite a bit. There is a lot of packages listed and the one you listed is in there. Not sure what it does but I froze it with TiBU too, just in case in was the data eater.

GeekMcLeod said:
You may have saved me a lot of data. I just checked my data usage and my android os has used the most by 3 gb over Play Music, and I stream quite a bit. There is a lot of packages listed and the one you listed is in there. Not sure what it does but I froze it with TiBU too, just in case in was the data eater.
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Please take another look, i hoped freezing would help, but freezing the process did not solve the issue as it seems, my android os data usage jumped up another 200 MB in the last few hours since my post. something is going wrong there, and i can't see what is happening in the background...

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Please take another look, i hoped freezing would help, but freezing the process did not solve the issue as it seems, my android os data usage jumped up another 200 MB in the last few hours since my post. something is going wrong there, and i can't see what is happening in the background...
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I know Google chrome put my data through the roof. I changed it so there was no background data used on it.

zaksimmermon said:
I know Google chrome put my data through the roof. I changed it so there was no background data used on it.
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Data used by Chrome shouldn't come up as Android OS though. That is what is using our data.

GeekMcLeod said:
Data used by Chrome shouldn't come up as Android OS though. That is what is using our data.
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Ahh I misread the post. My apologies!

zaksimmermon said:
Ahh I misread the post. My apologies!
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It's all good dude. Always good to try and help out.
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Please take another look, i hoped freezing would help, but freezing the process did not solve the issue as it seems, my android os data usage jumped up another 200 MB in the last few hours since my post. something is going wrong there, and i can't see what is happening in the background...
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Check your usage for the past 3 days. Mine has only used 2.97 me in the last 3 days. But in the last 2 weeks, when I first got it and rooted it, it used 4 GB. It may be just from set up that it uses so much data.

Having the exact same issue. It has used 2.3gb of data in just over a week and almost 8gb on wifi. Whatever it is need a way to stop it, tried freezing it but nothing works

I bet it is a rogue app or many that hasn't been fixed or updated for 7.1. Try removing all old apps and adding back one by one. This is a common issue with new versions of Android
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After applying the november OTA there is no further increase. For now, we'll see
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This also happened to me prior to updating to the latest November update.
Was everyone who was affected rooted? (I am)

Obligatory ss

blk_jack said:
This also happened to me prior to updating to the latest November update.
Was everyone who was affected rooted? (I am)
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I was rooted and it also seems to be fixed in the November update for me

I got the phone with the November update already on it and I have not seen this issue. Has anyone figured out what this service actually does?

I had Android OS used 1.5 GB of my data using Project Fi, they refunded the data but I don't know if the November patch fixed it. I feel like the OTA update was the issue to begin with, since it kept failing to update until I did it manually.

Haha maybe you guys not only have bad app, it might be one which is serving malware to your cell...
https://www.google.ca/search?client...9GMKHXfCDUEQ1QIITSgA&biw=412&bih=660&dpr=2.63
I couldn't find any legit use of that qti service.... But people talking about it as malware....
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can i just greenify it?

varun.gid said:
can i just greenify it?
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Greenify doesn't fix it, only way so far is applying the update. You can root on the latest update so no reason not to do it.

Assuming your rooted, what's happening is the seamless update feature is repeatedly downloading and attempting to install in background and failing since there is root. Turn off automatic updates in developer options and/or sideload newest ota
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Having the same issue, but also constantly failing to update manually. Could you share information or links for sideloading the patch please?