My wife keeps getting notifications about 2 times a day in her notification bar. Can't figure out what it is and avg didn't find anything. Is there another good adware program I can try? Really don't want to wipe phone.
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Try the airpush detector in the market. This was causing my ads a while back
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.brosmike.airpushdetector&hl=en
+1... Airpush will tell you what app is doing that. Had same issues
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If you have adaway you can set it to block api.airpush.com and that should take care of it.
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I currently have AVG free app running on my android. I find its scanning of everything downloaded to be rather annoying. Also I dont like it saying p"protected by AVG antivirus" on my lock screen. Is having an antivirus app really neccassary--I dont go crazy with downloading and dont surf random obscure websites. I haven't heard of too many people getting viruses if at all so are antivirus apps really nexxessary?
+ive never heard of phone viruses either but theyre a possibility(a small one but there nonetheless) my superstitions and the "wheres my phone" feature make me use lookout
to get a vius to android tho would be difficult because it doesnt use executable programs and before insyalling apks shows the permissions also, downloads are shown in notifications
but i kno keyloggers exist
I use lookout for the hell of it. I don't think a virus is an issue as much a malicious apps spills be. It is mostly non invasive and notifications can be turned off. My two cents.
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I feel like an idiot now that I realize I can turn off those notifications
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I was using Norton mobile security.. now using kaspersky mobile security. It has more options (sim block, wipe, find phone blah blah)
you don't need an anti virus. just don't install 3rd party apps that came from unreliable sources.
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It happens, don't let anyone tell you otherwise.
http://www.google.co.uk/search?sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8&q=android+market+viruses
Unlike windows where viruses can infect your computer from virtually Any email/pic/etc. Android cannot get viruses. however, malicious programs do exist. What makes them different is that the user has to install them. Therefore it is entirely in your control. Use some common sense and you will be fine.
For an antivirus to protect you, the malicious program has to have been previously identified and defined by the security program's staff. By which time It's likely been removed from the market. And if it catches it then likely It's too late anyway.
In other words, having an AntiVirus is basically a redundant security feature that a) wastes space and CPU cycles, and b) only gives a false sense of security.
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I use Dr.Web . Got a free 1 year license
Do you people really think an antivirus is right now necessary for Android?
I stick with lookout, AVG always gives a ton of false positives.
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I stick with lookout, AVG always gives a ton of false positives.
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i agree with you mate...specially who had root phone and ability of superuser, it benefit for the their own sake (developer) ..not urs
Didn't want to start a new thread so I'll add to this one....
If you use antivirus apps which one do you use? I found two that seem pretty good. The first one is lightweight but unsure of how good the detection is, also infrequent database updates. The second one is well known in Korea, better interface and has frequent database updates but has a larger footprint.
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.zrgiu.antivirus&feature=search_result
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.estsoft.alyac&feature=search_result
I use Lookout since I don't see any downside as it doesn't hog battery/memory and is just not annoying. I don't know if it's likely that I could get a virus - but since there isn't really any downside for me using Lookout, I use it.
I'm using F-secure 1 year free license with Optimus 2x
I am thinking about starting to use some kind of AntiVirus, but I want to ask if there is visible lazyness of system while using antivirus.
I have HTC DHD.
Thank you in advance for your answers.
eLPeCKo said:
I am thinking about starting to use some kind of AntiVirus, but I want to ask if there is visible lazyness of system while using antivirus.
I have HTC DHD.
Thank you in advance for your answers.
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Not that I've ever noticed. The only time you even know it is there is when you're installing an app and it gives you a notification that it is scanning and then the results. It doesn't cause any slowdown or anything. (This is Lookout I'm talking about, idk about any others.)
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sageDieu said:
Not that I've ever noticed. The only time you even know it is there is when you're installing an app and it gives you a notification that it is scanning and then the results. It doesn't cause any slowdown or anything. (This is Lookout I'm talking about, idk about any others.)
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Thank you very much for your quick reply.
I am going to give a try to Lookout and will see If than to others also.
AVG says superuser app is virus.
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AVG says superuser app is virus.
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Personally I just run Lookout as well. Hasnt caught anything yet, but hope that just means I haven't been bad in my file and app choices.
I never had this before today.
Received a notification, it's a red star to the top. Says "Claim Your iPad2 ! - You may have WON an iPad2. Tap here!"
Anyone else ever have this? It popped up twice today, how do I stop this?
I would reflash it immediately.
Its moat likely a push messaged from an app you recently installed.
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Yes you need to be more careful what you are installing.
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Don't really know what it could be, installed a couple updates today from my Go applications, that's really it recently I can think of.
I don't keep any apps around that I don't use, like to keep it clean looking. And I'm not one to be on the Market downloading **** when I'm bored.
I have Lookout install too, guess it didn't catch it. :/
It's a push ad from an app.
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Definitely a push ad from some app you have installed. Download airpush detector from the market and use it to identify the offending app. Uninstall said app. Profit.
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Had this problem before with some app I downloaded for my kid. Annoying. :/
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Definitely a push ad from some app you have installed. Download airpush detector from the market and use it to identify the offending app. Uninstall said app. Profit.
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Had this problem before with some app I downloaded for my kid. Annoying. :/
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Thanks
Downloaded that and didn't find anything. Must have been something I uninstalled, one of the Go updates. I thought everything was safe from them. :/
You might want to try Air Push Detector. It is free on the market. It will let you know which program you run which puts an ad in your notifications.
its a push notification/ad from application, much like glu games have their game notifications even if the games are not used.
reflash! i'd suggest hypersensation
Me too
Same thing happend to me, Im going to have to download that app. I wonder what app it could have been. I don't randomly download apps weird.
Hello all,
I keep getting a notification from the market about a recommended app called POPS.
I don't want it and can't for the life of me figure out how to disable market recommendations.
Any help?
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Bump.
Anybody???
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Market doesn't recommend apps on your notification shade? Possible virus or dodgy app
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You're getting adverts in your notification bar? Sounds like you have Airpush on your phone. It gives devs the ability to send adverts and recommendations to your phone. Use this app to scan for Airpush and remove it...
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.brosmike.airpushdetector
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Thanks for the reply...
It is in the notification area but I don't want it at all since I can't even get rid of the notification without tapping it and following it to the market...
(Edit: This was for dan-fish)
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wnp_79,
Thanks for the reply, but I installed and ran what you suggested and it wasn't that. It didn't find anything...
Ok try this one...
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.denper.addonsdetector
And i recommend reading this...
http://www.pcworld.com/article/245305/sneaky_mobile_ads_invade_android_phones.html
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Remember to rate affected apps with a single star and mark it as defective / malware to make sure the devs understand your opinion on that kind of ads...
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Ok try this one...
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.denper.addonsdetector
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I tried it and it did find one App that was using the push ads (Kona's Crate), so I removed it. But the recommendation is back now, so I guess it wasn't that.
Any other suggestions?
Next step would be to install Lookout Mobile Security. I use it, and the free version can scan your phone for all dodgy apps, malware, spyware etc. and will scan new downloads to stop it happening again. It also has tracking and wiping features should you loose your phone. Unlike certain antivirus apps though, it does not hog resources too much or drain your battery.
I have gone for the premium version, which adds real-time virus protection when using the stock web browser. The free version should serve your needs for now though. Put it on and run a scan. See what turns up.
The only downside to this app (and it's only a small niggle) is that after a new download from the market, the phone may lag a bit for a few seconds whilst Lookout scans it. That's it.
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.lookout&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5sb29rb3V0Il0.
I searched the forums on here and couldn't find anything on my topic. So if this was already mentioned I'm sorry
Recently I've been getting a Red and White Star in my Notification Bar. Its Spam I know but how the heck do I get rid of it so it doesn't come back. I downloaded Air-Push Detector and got rid of the apps that were listed but I'm still getting the Star. Please help.
Try Addons Detector... it may work for you.
Holy Crap
I had no idea how many apps have add ons. Most of them have Ad mob. Is there a way to just disable all those add ons? A ROM maybe??? Or a MOD??
try adfree, it requires root access but if may help. if not I know addons detectors works well
Add on detector just tells you what app is causing the push notifications.
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i just got my first star notification today after owning the skyrocket for 8 days now, 7 of them with alien rom. Im even using ad free app and was suprised to see this today
I'm using ad away. I do updates every now and then to stop them. Like an antivirus update.
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I have Japanese ads in my notification bar. The ads have been in my notification bar for the last week. I have uninstalled the few apps that I have recently downloaded and I haven't figured out which one is the problem. I tried using air blocker, air push detecter and numerous ad detecting apps. The ads don't seem to go away until I tap on them and download an app. Even after I download the app, more ads come back. I have screenshots attached. Can someone help me get rid of these ads?
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Assuming your phone is rooted, have you tried ad blockers?
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Assuming your phone is rooted, have you tried ad blockers?
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Yea AdAway on the play store might help
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KJOM said:
I have Japanese ads in my notification bar. The ads have been in my notification bar for the last week. I have uninstalled the few apps that I have recently downloaded and I haven't figured out which one is the problem. I tried using air blocker, air push detecter and numerous ad detecting apps. The ads don't seem to go away until I tap on them and download an app. Even after I download the app, more ads come back. I have screenshots attached. Can someone help me get rid of these ads?
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You may also have been infected with some sort of malware/adware. I suggest downloading Norton Mobile Security or Lookout Security and running a scan. If one antivirus program doesn't pick up, try the other.
Also, uninstall all the apps that they've told you to install. Those are probably just making it worse.
Good luck :good:
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Yea AdAway on the play store might help
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Ad away and ad block plus seem to be working. I will reply after some more time to let you know if they work fully or not.
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I have tried those before and they just detect every qpp with regular in app ads. Of course I have uninstalled the apps that were in the ads as soon as I downloaded them.
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They're back -_____-
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Xeon is right you may be infected with malware. I would boot into recovery and do a full wipe 2-3 times to make sure you get rid of all your user data. Then download an antivirus app and make sure you watch what you download after that
I guess its about time I wipe/reset again. Thanks everyone for the help.
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aSpotCat might help you pinpoint the offending apps.
And never download software just to make a nag screen go away (phone, PC, etc.). The problem will only get worse.