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[RECOMMENDATION] watch dog full version

Amazons free app for today is watch dog full version. For those of you who like to keep an eye out for rouge apps. I highly recommend you download it.
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Hands down, a Must have app. Get it!

Great catch, Mud! I've been using the Lite version for awhile and I've been forgetting to check out the Amazon free app of the day, so thanks for the heads up. Getting it now....

mudknot2005 said:
Amazons free app for today is watch dog full version. For those of you who like to keep an eye out for rouge apps. I highly recommend you download it.
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Of course I alread paid for it

<3 Amazon freebie paid apps!!
So far I've netted Plants vs. Zombies, Gaia GPS, Pac-man, Mahjong pro, and now watchdog!

Haha. Good call. I had a feeling a thread would show for this.
When I opened amazon and saw watchdog, I swear, the 'get app' button practically pushed itself.
It's days like this that make checking the daily free app of the day on amazon pay off.
Get it, people.

I look at amazon apps every day and I get the free ones even if I don't need them. Todays was a great find though
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A little off topic but search appstore reminder in the forums and you'll find an app that will pop up a notification at a chosen time of what the free app is
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it keeps wanting me to put in a credit card?
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brd912 said:
it keeps wanting me to put in a credit card?
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It will have you add a payment option to your account, but the free apps are never charged to the card.
Once you've added the payment option, it won't ever ask for it again, unless you purchase a paid app.
It's Amazon's way of covering their rearends.

brd912 said:
it keeps wanting me to put in a credit card?
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Yes. This is what discourages me from using Amazon App Store. So I turn on 1 click, do the purchase, and turn it back off right away. Amazon does not refund. So very high chance of accidental purchases that would not be refunded.

When I first installed the Amazon app store, I download an always free app. I didn't like it, so I uninstalled it. Now it is always in my apps list with the option to install it. Does anyone know how I can remove it? I tried searching for an answer but can't find one.
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Thank you downloaded it looks like a useful app
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fernandezhjr said:
When I first installed the Amazon app store, I download an always free app. I didn't like it, so I uninstalled it. Now it is always in my apps list with the option to install it. Does anyone know how I can remove it? I tried searching for an answer but can't find one.
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I would like to know this as well. I have Trillian and YouMail, accidentally got them when they were free, and didn't want them. Would like to get rid of them in my apps list.
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Is there a way to download without installing it?
I trust you guys and want to download it, but I really don't want to install it until I understand what it is and how to use it. I haven't figured out how to download apps without installing them yet.

volumnus said:
I trust you guys and want to download it, but I really don't want to install it until I understand what it is and how to use it. I haven't figured out how to download apps without installing them yet.
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Amazon works differently, while market installs apps when you click Ok, amazon downloads the app and then asks for install... You can just cancel it.
Or if you are scared then install and remove immediately after that using easy uninstaller app.
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metaldood said:
Amazon works differently, while market installs apps when you click Ok, amazon downloads the app and then asks for install... You can just cancel it.
Or if you are scared then install and remove immediately after that using easy uninstaller app.
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If I download the app and hit cancel, would I need to navigate to it with a file explorer like Astro and click to install it? Or, will canceling cause the app not to be saved? How is Easy Uninstaller different from the stock uninstaller, other than how you can uninstall more than one app at a time?

volumnus said:
If I download the app and hit cancel, would I need to navigate to it with a file explorer like Astro and click to install it? Or, will canceling cause the app not to be saved? How is Easy Uninstaller different from the stock uninstaller, other than how you can uninstall more than one app at a time?
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no you can go to the amazon app store > my apps, and install which ever one you want.

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volumnus said:
I trust you guys and want to download it, but I really don't want to install it until I understand what it is and how to use it. I haven't figured out how to download apps without installing them yet.
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There really is no reason to post a comment like this, because what it says is... you don't trust us.
Fine, I'm not hurt. Really, I'm not.
You don't have to trust anyone here. But you sure seem to when receiving other advice in the numerous threads you've posted asking for our help. Now you're not so sure... Lol
Just go read about it on the market. Check how many times watchdog lite has been downloaded, and read the reviews people have posted on its market page.
And then make your own informed decision.

[Q] Ad blocking on EaglesBlood?

I know some ROMs include ad blocking features, such as Bionix Relaoded. However, EaglesBlood doesn't (still a great ROM), but I want to know how to enable it. Whether it be by adding files, removing them, flashing, etc.
Anyone that can explain this to me will be thanked. Please help!

Ad blocking has to do with modifying the hosts file. I'm not clear on the details, but perhaps someone else will clarify.
I've had great success running AdFree on EB 2.8 and EB ICS.

Ad blocking is a hotly debated topic on XDA since some of the developers use in app ads as a revenue stream.
Now that that is out of the was, there are many apps in the Market that modify the HOST file on the device to send requests to ad servers to loopack.
One of the more popular ones is ADfree Android. You need to be rooted to use it since it changes the HOSTS file that on the system partition and is read only.

Adaway is bo$$,also free
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I use adfree
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d12unk13astard said:
Adaway is bo$$,also free
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chrisram88 said:
I use adfree
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I use both and hosts data from ROM Manager.
>.>
What?! There's nothing more awkward then showing someone an app and having it pop up with some random ad for 'hot women tonight' or some such. And I get that with both ad mod ads selected and deselected. I guess Google uses our SPAM boxes as a source.

Волк said:
What?! There's nothing more awkward then showing someone an app and having it pop up with some random ad for 'hot women tonight' or some such. And I get that with both ad mod ads selected and deselected. I guess Google uses our SPAM boxes as a source.
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Or our browser history...
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+1 adaway
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theking_13 said:
Or our browser history...
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Ahaha
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Annoying Japanese ads in the notification bar.

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?

ILikeJuice said:
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:

master5hake said:
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.

Ad blocking apps gone from Google

Google takes harsh stance against ad-blocking apps, removes them from Play Store http://phandroid.com/?p=117943
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Sucks but I'm sure the devs will still update them.
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Yes I hate ads on my phone bad enuff it's on YouTube
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good thing I still have ad away on my phone and titanium backs up for it.

How do we save the apk that is already installed? Running Ad away.
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sthpaw01 said:
How do we save the apk that is already installed? Running Ad away.
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Download and install apkshare and email the particular app to yourself
iSheep... iSheep... Meowww that's Apple VZW GSIII

Or use titanium back up, or you could save the apk to drop box/media share.
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sthpaw01 said:
How do we save the apk that is already installed? Running Ad away.
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I use root explorer and just go to data/app and make a copy of the apk
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Who wants to PM me a copy of ad away or ad blocker by jrummy?

Neverendingxsin said:
Who wants to PM me a copy of ad away or ad blocker by jrummy?
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Did you get it?
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Can someone also pm me a copy. I had ad away and ad free on tibu bit I must have got rid of them.
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You can Google adfree apk it'll pop up.just cause it's not in the play store doesn't mean it's gone forever.
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Well i backed mine up through Ti backup so Here
https://www.dropbox.com/s/8jz1ho80ljwq184/AdAway_2.2.apk
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Perfect, thank you!
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Hulk0069 said:
You can Google adfree apk it'll pop up.just cause it's not in the play store doesn't mean it's gone forever.
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True but I trust a member on here more than some random Google download

Just backed up AdAway via TB and ES File Explorer.
If only it would block the Campbell's soup ads that appear between levels in Angry Birds Star Wars. Mmmm, soup.

HeadlessPonch said:
Just backed up AdAway via TB and ES File Explorer.
If only it would block the Campbell's soup ads that appear between levels in Angry Birds Star Wars. Mmmm, soup.
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(Lol )BTW , one of the major host sources is offline and that's why ads are getting through
Just add this to your hosts sources list
http://adaway.sufficientlysecure.org/hosts.txt
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gamepro602 said:
(Lol )BTW , one of the major host sources is offline and that's why ads are getting through
Just add this to your hosts sources list
http://adaway.sufficientlysecure.org/hosts.txt
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Thanks guy, very much appreciated. Any more helpful tips? Can AdAway be used in conjunction with AdFree for extra strength? :laugh:

imjehh said:
Thanks guy, very much appreciated. Any more helpful tips? Can AdAway be used in conjunction with AdFree for extra strength? :laugh:
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Lol no
If you want more strength you need to add more hosts sources
Laughing at you while eating jellybeans

Of course the week I take my stock training wheels off
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ALL Ad-remover apps on Playstore DISSAPEAR

hi there,
im just access playstore this morning, then i realize all ad-remover app (Adfree/AdAway or whatever) dissapear.
did somebody noticed this,or it just me?

Yeah me too. I just checked and it's gone. I wonder what happened?
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andrasandhi said:
hi there,
im just access playstore this morning, then i realize all ad-remover app (Adfree/AdAway or whatever) dissapear.
did somebody noticed this,or it just me?
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I have mine working perfectly. I use either AdFree, AdAway, or the Ad Remover from JRummy's ROM Toolbox.

I read on AndroidAuthority that Google pulled them... thankfully I have Adaway installed I'll just back it up before wiping YAY but it sucks really bad they removed them...
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What channels do we go through as a community to put pressure on the store to allow their inclusion?
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JohnDidThat said:
I have mine working perfectly. I use either AdFree, AdAway, or the Ad Remover from JRummy's ROM Toolbox.
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yeah, maybe still working (?). u know, im just installed MXplayer a hour ago, then suprisingly the annoying ad appear at the bottom screen. i installed AdAway yesterday, just curious why google removed them.
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I'm pretty sure blocking ads is against their policy
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redemption024 said:
I'm pretty sure blocking ads is against their policy
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andrasandhi said:
yeah, maybe still working (?). u know, im just installed MXplayer a hour ago, then suprisingly the annoying ad appear at the bottom screen. i installed AdAway yesterday, just curious why google removed them.
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It is now and its weird that they decide to enforce it here it is, they say ad blockers violates section 4.4 and here it is
Also they still work as long as the host sources are still being updated and online
though one of the sources has gone offline for some reason
4.4 Prohibited Actions. You agree that you will not engage in any activity with the Market, including the development or distribution of Products, that interferes with, disrupts, damages, or accesses in an unauthorized manner the devices, servers, networks, or other properties or services of any third party including, but not limited to, Android users, Google or any mobile network operator. You may not use customer information obtained from the Market to sell or distribute Products outside of the Market.
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Luckily I backup Adaway through Ti backup and here's the link, use it as you wish
Adaway
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Hey -
I first noticed that AdAway vanished from my app list in GP, then searched in GP for it and couldn't find it or any other ad blocker.
And worst of all I am now getting ads pop up noticed it on Shazam. :thumbdown:
Not good.
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BLADESMAN1889 said:
Hey -
I first noticed that AdAway vanished from my app list in GP, then searched in GP for it and couldn't find it or any other ad blocker.
And worst of all I am now getting ads pop up noticed it on Shazam. :thumbdown:
Not good.
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I have a link to it above
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gamepro602 said:
I have a link to it above
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Yeah thanks for the link
Really helped
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yeah thats right,google have posted a statement at pastebin,most adblocker are not available anymore.

This BITES.
Just saw it elsewhere and came to post about it. My data plan was close to being used up and I hadn't flashed a newer CM10.1 since the weekend.
Not using titanium backup now, TWRP and Google have had my entire and app backups respectively the last couple months. The Google restore account has been working very well on 4.2.2. AdAware and my current fave aren't listed in "my apps" anymore.
Doubting that google will restore AdFree ever again.
If I can't find the .apk in my phone to save on the pc for re-install, how could I back-up this single program on my sd card or continue to modify the hosts file like Hosts MVPS on windows?

adward working
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1247853
http://www.mediafire.com/?ntn284cyk5n52cf
i received an email from Google Play that AdAway was removed due to "Violation of section 4.4 of the Developer Distribution Agreement.
http://www.google.com.sa/url?sa=t&r...fXgMgN&usg=AFQjCNHygrhSyzxo6FeIf0YH8lGHDpXEGQ

Glad I have my copy of adaway backed up.
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gamepro602 said:
I have a link to it above
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Thanks but I have it backed up via Titanium (apologies for not making it clear) my concern is that ads were getting through despite me updating.
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BLADESMAN1889 said:
Thanks but I have it backed up via Titanium (apologies for not making it clear) my concern is that ads were getting through despite me updating.
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You might need to add more host sources, here are my sources. though one of the hosts is offline for some reason and that's why maybe some adds are getting through
So that's why I added more sources
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Seems to me that it's time to shift to a less constrained repository of apps. Perhaps F-Droid and has it's own Android client. Not sure what else is out there
Of course "less constrained" means less protection from malicious behaviour so common sense has to be more strictly adhered to.
Meantime, these links might help.
AdAway
AdBlock Plus

Root your phone - Install Firewall- Create rules
Poof no more ads.

gamepro602 said:
..........though one of the hosts is offline for some reason and that's why maybe some adds are getting through
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thats the reason why AdAway can only re-writed 3/4 hosts when updating.
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