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Just curious, does the new Market seem a lot faster for you guys too?
http://www.androidpolice.com/2011/12/14/download-android-market-3-4-4/
Just download and install. No root needed either. Seems much better. Also looks better on my Tab than the older version.
Nice. Can't wait to check it out later.
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Good find
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s15274n said:
Just curious, does the new Market seem a lot faster for you guys too?
http://www.androidpolice.com/2011/12/14/download-android-market-3-4-4/
Just download and install. No root needed either. Seems much better. Also looks better on my Tab than the older version.
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How do I install this? Should I manually push the apk with root explorer for it to work? I tried regular install but it doesn't install.
Update: I manually pushed it with root explorer and it worked. Thx for the tip.
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I would push/replace, clear dalvik and reboot.
I just installed like any other apk... No problem
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I simply downloaded it... clicked on the completed download... then had the option to install... went straight to the market and checked the version, no issues at all.
Renamed and pushed no problem. Def faster.
I hope this fixes the "insufficient space" bug on our phones.
Noticeably faster for me.
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How come it is available on the web, but market is not updating itself to this ?
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Mine just did. And did it without any questions asked, stealthily... which shows that Google has total control over our smartphones and I don't like it.
Vlad_z said:
Mine just did. And did it without any questions asked, stealthily... which shows that Google has total control over our smartphones and I don't like it.
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when it comes to the market, it only updates when it's open. it's the only app that does it that way. all other apps will show in the notifications. if I'm wrong, please let me know, but I don't think that's the case.
droidmyst said:
when it comes to the market, it only updates when it's open. it's the only app that does it that way. all other apps will show in the notifications. if I'm wrong, please let me know, but I don't think that's the case.
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How do you know that this is the ONLY app?
But anyway, my point is if Google can do it on Android platform it does not matter with one app or many.
PS: off-topic, Google Map subscribes to bunch of intents, so it would be launched when you turn-on screen, WiFi etc... I would like start application when I press app icon... There are no other way to opt-out other then disable Map in pm.
Google maps can be stopped by using the app autostarts. All those apps that start by themselves when you do something, ie reboot phone connect to wifi ect... no longer plague me. True, I just delete most of them, but there are some I actually use (like maps and Gmail).
Unfortunately I can no longer find the exact app I use in the market, though I'm sure there are others that do the same thing. If anyone would like the apk for the one I use just let me know and I can post it next time I'm on my laptop.
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95Z28 said:
Google maps can be stopped by using the app autostarts. All those apps that start by themselves when you do something, ie reboot phone connect to wifi ect... no longer plague me. True, I just delete most of them, but there are some I actually use (like maps and Gmail).
Unfortunately I can no longer find the exact app I use in the market, though I'm sure there are others that do the same thing. If anyone would like the apk for the one I use just let me know and I can post it next time I'm on my laptop.
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I'd like to check out that APK
Alright I'll post it by tomorrow evening for sure, might get on the laptop for a bit when I get off work in the morning. Appreciate what you do for the sgs4g fb!
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95Z28 said:
For anyone that wants to check it out, heres what I find to be one of my most useful apps (because I hate apps opening themselves in the background without my explicit permission).
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Autostarts is a paid app in the market.
If you found the developer posted it for free on XDA, please link to that... otherwise this breaks XDA rules.
95Z28 said:
For anyone that wants to check it out, heres what I find to be one of my most useful apps (because I hate apps opening themselves in the background without my explicit permission).
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Looks pretty handy. I'll test it out.
s15274n said:
Autostarts is a paid app in the market.
If you found the developer posted it for free on XDA, please link to that... otherwise this breaks XDA rules.
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My bad go back and see my previous posting, I didn't see it on the market when I looked last week. I just checked again and your right, it is still there. I'm not at my laptop now. Either need to have a mod delete my post or I'll do it tonight when I'm on the computer again.
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This is a widespread issue among thunderbolt users, but I haven't seen a thread here yet.
I haven't accepted the OTA update from earlier this week, but last night my phone booted with what I assume was a update. Now, any URL can only be directed to the Web browser, not an individual app (for example, Google play links link to the play website, not the app. Same with youtube links). There's not too much out there about it, but from what I've seen, this is due to a new patent lawsuit from apple directed at HTC. Apparently HTC laid down and just removed the function. This is terrible and pretty much ruins the phones functionality.
As of right now the only work around I've heard of is custom roms. Personally I don't have that option as this is a corporate phone. Has anyone heard anything or does anyone have any ideas for a work around? I imagine what would work would be a fake "browser" that you would set as the default and just would reroute to apps, but I certainly don't have the developing know-how to make such a thing.
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With the HTC One series, there's a new "App Associations" menu that allows you to assign what apps will be used for various link types... is there no equivalent in the new OTA update for the Thunderbolt?
After the update there is that setting in the applications menu under settings
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This is frustrating.
I updated to the software update and regret it to the fullest extent. Now NO videos of Youtube open in the app. This is a headache.
There is a new "apps association" menu in settings now, under Applications menu. But there is NO option to set YOUTUBE as a default like it used to be with ease.
Anybody here have a way around this??
What I found is using Opera Mini helps this by making it one less step to open videos in the app. But still miss the old direct way.
Help people!!
This is due to the patent judgment against HTC by Apple. The same judgment that recently delayed the release of the One X and the EVO 4G LTE. This feature will be removed in all future HTC releases.
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I went with browser swap, but that doesn't really help with YouTube links. Maybe someone will stand up and code an app?
ianargent said:
I went with browser swap, but that doesn't really help with YouTube links. Maybe someone will stand up and code an app?
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You can't. Apple patented the tech, all they will do is go after a new developer of such an app. Your best bet is to root, run titanium backup, and flash a custom rom that is based on an older Thunderbolt ROM if you want the feature back.
mvh11 said:
You can't. Apple patented the tech, all they will do is go after a new developer of such an app. Your best bet is to root, run titanium backup, and flash a custom rom that is based on an older Thunderbolt ROM if you want the feature back.
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Or you edit the build prop and delete an HTC file in the system app directory, I saw it for the sense 3.x tons and.tried it on my tbolt and it worked. Google it.
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Google_Nexus said:
Or you edit the build prop and delete an HTC file in the system app directory, I saw it for the sense 3.x tons and.tried it on my tbolt and it worked. Google it.
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Does this require root?
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Without root, you can't delete system apps
ianargent said:
Without root, you can't delete system apps
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Got root? Yep.. all phones should be rooted and unlocked out the box.
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Google_Nexus said:
Got root? Yep.. all phones should be rooted and unlocked out the box.
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Unlocked, yes. Able to be rooted without an exploit, yes. With root enabled, no. I no longer log in on a admin account on my laptop for security reasons. The "default"use account should not have root
ianargent said:
Unlocked, yes. Able to be rooted without an exploit, yes. With root enabled, no. I no longer log in on a admin account on my laptop for security reasons. The "default"use account should not have root
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No always use an administrator account. Won't use anything less... That's how I roll......
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Kingnothing9 said:
This is a widespread issue among thunderbolt users, but I haven't seen a thread here yet.
I haven't accepted the OTA update from earlier this week, but last night my phone booted with what I assume was a update. Now, any URL can only be directed to the Web browser, not an individual app (for example, Google play links link to the play website, not the app. Same with youtube links). There's not too much out there about it, but from what I've seen, this is due to a new patent lawsuit from apple directed at HTC. Apparently HTC laid down and just removed the function. This is terrible and pretty much ruins the phones functionality.
As of right now the only work around I've heard of is custom roms. Personally I don't have that option as this is a corporate phone. Has anyone heard anything or does anyone have any ideas for a work around? I imagine what would work would be a fake "browser" that you would set as the default and just would reroute to apps, but I certainly don't have the developing know-how to make such a thing.
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That's not exactly some HTC key/core feature. It's in every Android phone and part of the Android source itself. Even the Galaxy Nexus does it. It's not even a phone specific feature. PCs have done it for years using file://some-local-filesystem-point and using sockets to link apps to other apps. That's all Android does pretty much. Since everyone should be rooted on here (the thunderbolt is painful if you don't), it doesn't affect anyone.
Also I see no source links in your post. Means nothing if you can't link to something verifiable.
Google_Nexus said:
No always use an administrator account. Won't use anything less... That's how I roll......
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If you like working without a safety net, more power to you. I'd rather be safe than sorry, myself
ianargent said:
If you like working without a safety net, more power to you. I'd rather be safe than sorry, myself
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Gotta roll on the wild side.
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ianargent said:
Without root, you can't delete system apps
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hi i am using htc salsa..i ve deleted all my system application unfortunately...any way to re install all the applications...if its possible please let me know..thanks in advance
daanniey said:
hi i am using htc salsa..i ve deleted all my system application unfortunately...any way to re install all the applications...if its possible please let me know..thanks in advance
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You can install a rom
Mathiias said:
This is due to the patent judgment against HTC by Apple. The same judgment that recently delayed the release of the One X and the EVO 4G LTE. This feature will be removed in all future HTC releases.
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Apple said they should be the only one to make a smartphone and they are using the patent system to their advantage. I don't like it anymore then anyone else. Perhaps we should all send a letter to waz for him to become.the.next apple ceo and chairmen. He also uses android
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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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***REQUIRES ROOT***
***Plus version DOES NOT have better device compatibility. Plus is exactly the same as free, just without ads.***
***COMPATIBILITY IS 100% SOLELY BASED ON YOUR ROM, NOT THE DEVICE YOU USE***
***See post 2 for Compatibility information***
PanDown! the only Pandora downloader available for Android.
Are you jealous of iPhone users being able to download their favorite songs using Pandora Downloader for iPhone? Well, now you can with your Android phone! PanDown! allows you to see and save the last few songs you had heard on Pandora.
Free version - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.zenfulapps.pandownfree
Plus Version - MOD EDIT: Promoting links to paid apps is not allowed in any section except our Paid Apps section.
Free Version includes
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- Due to the nature of how Pandora runs, you are not able to automatically fill in artist information
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Plus Version removes ads
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Permissions used are purely for the app to function properly, no personal information is collected.
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Cool! So how does it work? How do I use it? Installed but the list doesnt show anything...
Wow, nice one. Gonna give it a go and report back. I'll also rate on Google Play. Thank you.
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Once you have Pandown running, start up Pandora, then refresh the list once it starts playing
You can preview songs before downloading them, since its not yet possible to get track info outside of Pandora.
z3nful said:
Once you have Pandown running, start up Pandora, then refresh the list once it starts playing
You can preview songs before downloading them, since its not yet possible to get track info outside of Pandora.
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I have Pandora playing and still nothing shows in the list when refreshing...
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Is your device rooted, and what operating system is it on?
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Is your device rooted, and what operating system is it on?
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Yes my Galaxy S3 is rooted and I see superuser granted permissions to the app... I have JB 4.2.2 on Pacman ROm
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One thing that may help is rebooting your device, starting pandora then the downloader and see if it picks it up from there. One other question is which version of Pandora do you have? I've tested this on Pandora versions 4.2, 4.1, and 1.6. This was also working on my Nexus 4 on 4.2.2.
z3nful said:
One thing that may help is rebooting your device, starting pandora then the downloader and see if it picks it up from there. One other question is which version of Pandora do you have? I've tested this on Pandora versions 4.2, 4.1, and 1.6. This was also working on my Nexus 4 on 4.2.2.
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Just rebooted and restarted Pandora then pandown but it still does not show a list when the song play..do I need to let the song finish then refresh the list?
My Pandora was the latest on play store.
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Yeah, same here. Nothing shows up in list and it constantly force closes. I tried clearing data, uninstalling, reinstalling. No go. I'll hold off on the Play store review to give dev.a chance to fix it. E4GT GB27
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vnguyen972 said:
Just rebooted and restarted Pandora then pandown but it still does not show a list when the song play..do I need to let the song finish then refresh the list?
My Pandora was the latest on play store.
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I thought that also but I've played at least four songs trying to see if it would work. And yes, I rebooted.
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gradford11 said:
Yeah, same here. Nothing shows up in list and it constantly force closes. I tried clearing data, uninstalling, reinstalling. No go. I'll hold off on the Play store review to give dev.a chance to fix it. E4GT GB27
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When it force closes, can you send in a crash report that I can skim through? Ill set up a few different emulators and some of the phones I have lying around to see if I can track down what's going on with it too. Thanks for the info guys
Mine doesn't force close... Just doesn't give me anything.
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I noticed an warning when it asks superuser permission
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z3nful said:
When it force closes, can you send in a crash report that I can skim through? Ill set up a few different emulators and some of the phones I have lying around to see if I can track down what's going on with it too. Thanks for the info guys
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I'll try the crash report. I had to uninstall because it would make doing anything else impossible I'll reinstall it and send the crash report. Thanks
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I noticed an warning when it asks superuser permission
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that's interesting, I havent seen that permission before, ill add that one in when I update it tomorrow morning (too tired to see my computer screen right now lol)
I think they are referring to this...
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Nothing happens on jb ROM granted the app root and still nothing oh well
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How is this legal
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Nm. It has to work to be illegal. I can only think it's malware
I have read an article from a website claiming that Android antivirus are useless since all Abdroid apps run within a sandbox and this greatly hinders antivirus from fully function. Is this valid claim? I thought the apps can function beyond sandbox to certain extent as long as they ask me permissions.
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You don't need anti-virus apps in your device.. linux is self secured...
U might use anti-virus if you want to slow your device I guess u don't wanna do that
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Hello, Thanks for your reply
whay do you mean by "Linux is self secured"? What does it do?
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csm121295 said:
Hello, Thanks for your reply
whay do you mean by "Linux is self secured"? What does it do?
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Linux is self secured in that users do not have permission to run applications for which the permissions do not allow. For example normal users cannot access configuration files. Root access is required. In order to install or change applications root access is also required.
Don't need anti-virus app on your android mobile.
Just remember don't install the app from non-play market.
And note that the permission before installing.
And you can always try applications from XDA. we are trusted people
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True. I think XDA apps are as reliable as play store apps since apps on XDA gets constant feedbacks from other developers.
However, that also means that, just like playstore apps, I should be aware of relatively new and unpopular apps.
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csm121295 said:
True. I think XDA apps are as reliable as play store apps since apps on XDA gets constant feedbacks from other developers.
However, that also means that, just like playstore apps, I should be aware of relatively new and unpopular apps.
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Yes exactly
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csm121295 said:
True. I think XDA apps are as reliable as play store apps since apps on XDA gets constant feedbacks from other developers.
However, that also means that, just like playstore apps, I should be aware of relatively new and unpopular apps.
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Would not even trust all apps from play store as google is not checking them before adding to the store. so they might be harmful as well... Hence, XDA apps are even trustworthier I would say :good:
During my years of Android experience. I have never heard of any Android phone getting a virus?
If you have anti-viruse softwares on your device. The only thing that'll do is slow your device down and restrict you to certain content.
So yes. Android anti viruses are useless.
If I helped, don't hesitate to hit that Thanks button
csm121295 said:
True. I think XDA apps are as reliable as play store apps since apps on XDA gets constant feedbacks from other developers.
However, that also means that, just like playstore apps, I should be aware of relatively new and unpopular apps.
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Isn't there usually built in antivirus components into android especially in 5.0
csm121295 said:
Hello, Thanks for your reply
whay do you mean by "Linux is self secured"? What does it do?
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And seriously... there is already not a lot of viruses developp on linux, so on android...
There's no way an app could infect your phone when you aren't rooted, so Anti Virus on Android is useless.
Even if you are rooted, when you don't download the most obscure apks, chances are nihil you get a virus (or otherwise harmed). If you don't fully trust an apk, you than screen it using googles apk installer. It doens't slow down your device and works good.
Thanks for the insight
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It can happen
Just recently, a friend got a virus on her Galaxy S6 from browsing via Chrome to her local CrossFit site, which is as follows:
http://brandonevenson.com/
Just downloaded ESET Mobile Security & Antivirus to give it a test run.
Thoughts?
Antivirus apps are all just gimmicks and completely useless also often causing more problems mainly by drastically hindering performance. A real computer virus is just impossible on a Linux based system like android because the nature of androids architecture isn't a comfortable environment for viruses to run quietly and stealthily and would take the most intense development Google longs for and for what some nerds contacts and porn browser history? The only thing close to a virus is maybe malware which then is no more than popup ads and such. So ask yourself who to worry about when so many antivirus apps are deceiving millions of people...
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Antivirus apps are just like task killers, battery boosters , etc.. They are really bad for a modern android
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who needs antivirus? i used it before. it was just annoying.
Antivirus is must for an anroid phone
csm121295 said:
I have read an article from a website claiming that Android antivirus are useless since all Abdroid apps run within a sandbox and this greatly hinders antivirus from fully function. Is this valid claim? I thought the apps can function beyond sandbox to certain extent as long as they ask me permissions.
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Antivirus is must for your android smart phone. Because many a times we come across an app exchange through which virus entry possibilities increase.
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pushkardua said:
You don't need anti-virus apps in your device.. linux is self secured...
U might use anti-virus if you want to slow your device I guess u don't wanna do that
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try AVG best smartphone antivirus with easy to use interface...
I believe the Android antivirus are useless but that doesn't mean there is no virus. There are viruses and I will continue to believe that all android antivirus are useless unless SafeBytes release their antivirus app for Android. I hope this meeting will be fruitful.