Ads on my phone, Help Needed - General Questions and Answers

Hello everyone, I have recently started to see ads on my phone, they appear every time I want to unlock my apps using pattern unlock.
I have tried using Ad detector apps but found nothing.
I thought the culprit was Nova Launcher, but it isn't.
Can someone please help me identify the app that can cause this?
Your input will be much appreciated.
I have attached images of the ads I'm facing so you have a better understanding.

lucksee said:
Hello everyone, I have recently started to see ads on my phone, they appear every time I want to unlock my apps using pattern unlock.
I have tried using Ad detector apps but found nothing.
I thought the culprit was Nova Launcher, but it isn't.
Can someone please help me identify the app that can cause this?
Your input will be much appreciated.
I have attached images of the ads I'm facing so you have a better understanding.
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It looks like your problem is in clean master... Are the ads in any other apps/places? If it's only in clean master, then it's there way of making money, so either ignore the ads, uninstall the app or if you're root, install adaway to get rid of almost every ads on your device (exept youtube ads)
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TheIcE65 said:
It looks like your problem is in clean master... Are the ads in any other apps/places? If it's only in clean master, then it's there way of making money, so either ignore the ads, uninstall the app or if you're root, install adaway to get rid of almost every ads on your device (exept youtube ads)
Don't forget to thank me if I was helpful
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Hello, Thank you for your input. As you mentioned, It was indeed Clean Master causing the trash to appear on my screen. It has now been removed and the issue is now solved.

lucksee said:
Hello everyone, I have recently started to see ads on my phone, they appear every time I want to unlock my apps using pattern unlock.
I have tried using Ad detector apps but found nothing.
I thought the culprit was Nova Launcher, but it isn't.
Can someone please help me identify the app that can cause this?
Your input will be much appreciated.
I have attached images of the ads I'm facing so you have a better understanding.
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clean master in my case

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[Q] pls help me to remove this popad

hi all, i have been getting some pop up ads on my sensation xe recently (when i get online). i found this directly in my sd card sdcard/joy/popad that contains the ad pix. i tried manually deleting this folder. but whenever i get online, the folder regenerates itself and downloads the ads again.
i also tried scanning the phone with avast and airpush detector but couldn't find its source. can anyone help me to get rid of it? my phone is rooted and has darkforest 5.2.0 installed. thx!
steve_xyz said:
hi all, i have been getting some pop up ads on my sensation xe recently (when i get online). i found this directly in my sd card sdcard/joy/popad that contains the ad pix. i tried manually deleting this folder. but whenever i get online, the folder regenerates itself and downloads the ads again.
i also tried scanning the phone with avast and airpush detector but couldn't find its source. can anyone help me to get rid of it? my phone is rooted and has darkforest 5.2.0 installed. thx!
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Try this, It may block your ad.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bigtincan.android.adfree&feature=search_result
I personally use this. It's called AdAway:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.adaway&feature=search_result
abhishek89 said:
Try this, It may block your ad.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bigtincan.android.adfree&feature=search_result
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i already have adaway installed and it didn't block it. i think the way these ad blocking apps work is by blocking website address. but this pop ad in my phone doesn't open any website. instead, it opens up jpg pix it downloaded and stored under the /joy/popad directory. it shows up as an notification when i'm online, even if i'm not browsing the web. that's why adaway failed to catch it.
anyway, i'll give adfree android a try and see if it works or not. but i have a question: will it cause any conflict with adaway (already installed in my phone)? do i need to uninstall adaway first? thx!
dgenx210 said:
I personally use this. It's called AdAway:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.adaway&feature=search_result
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adaway was pre-installed in my phone, but it didn't work on this popad
You can try to use Lookout Ad detector to see which app is causing this.
abhishek89 said:
Try this, It may block your ad.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bigtincan.android.adfree&feature=search_result
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dgenx210 said:
You can try to use Lookout Ad detector to see which app is causing this.
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just tried it. still couldn't find the source.
I had the same problem. None of the ad blockers worked. In my case I opened the spam advert, which took me to the market. I then selected view more by this developer, and checked what else I had installed by them, I uninstalled and it was sorted. In my case the app was tanks 2012.
weeder666 said:
I had the same problem. None of the ad blockers worked. In my case I opened the spam advert, which took me to the market. I then selected view more by this developer, and checked what else I had installed by them, I uninstalled and it was sorted. In my case the app was tanks 2012.
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thx for the great advice! i found the developer and uninstalled the game i downloaded from them. i believe it's the same developer causing you the problem - LeTang, Inc. now i finally successfully deleted the joy folder. n' it's not coming back any more. thx again!
Ah yes. Those guys have popads. Annoying as f***. I had their Mission Impossible game and it did the same.
Sent from my HTC Z715e
dgenx210 said:
Ah yes. Those guys have popads. Annoying as f***. I had their Mission Impossible game and it did the same.
Sent from my HTC Z715e
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yup, they should be banned from market
dgenx210 said:
Ah yes. Those guys have popads. Annoying as f***. I had their Mission Impossible game and it did the same.
Sent from my HTC Z715e
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Thanks for pointing me towards the way of getting them popads removed! I've had the same problem as you guys and only realized it was due to the Mission Impossible game when I came here.
Google should ban app developers who resort to forced-ads like these
this folder in my phone show when i run puffin browser

How to remove carrier specific ads in browser

Hi all,
I want to remove carrier based ads from sites in browser.
Ther are ads that if i click by mistake results in activation of any unwanted service on my number and result in deduction of my balance.
I have tried ad away, ad free etc apps but didnt got wat i was looking for.
Plz suggest something.
Sent from my MB865 using xda premium
farzii said:
Hi all,
I want to remove carrier based ads from sites in browser.
Ther are ads that if i click by mistake results in activation of any unwanted service on my number and result in deduction of my balance.
I have tried ad away, ad free etc apps but didnt got wat i was looking for.
Plz suggest something.
Sent from my MB865 using xda premium
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I echo this & i've had unwanted billing by clicking inadvertently clicking on ad's (use perfectapplock & the the time lag in which ad comes up randomly varies in a crafty manner making user click ad by mistake). But tell me does not the ad killer app's what you mention above kill the ad's (in my case I am having issues of ad blocker not working with Rom Toolbox Pro)
try this
shardul.phatak said:
try this
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This is for license bypass, I am not clear how this apk would resolve issue, thanks for input but would appreciate clarification.
RAD7 said:
This is for license bypass, I am not clear how this apk would resolve issue, thanks for input but would appreciate clarification.
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https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bigtincan.adfree
One of the better ad blockers in my opinion, even if it has the ugliest interface. :laugh:
41rw4lk said:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bigtincan.adfree
One of the better ad blockers in my opinion, even if it has the ugliest interface. :laugh:
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Was just reading thread on Adaway vs Adfree, Yes, I used to use this before I installed ROM Toolbox Pro by JRummy and currently communicating with devlp regarding non functioning of perapp ad blocker within the various apps. He is suggesting using a custom rom to see instead of stock rom. Tried reinstall, changing location of hosts, clear data, nothing worked.
Regarding LP, further to my question above I did read more about it and I rest my question. It goes a step ahead and kills wake locks apparently giving considerable battery boost.
Everybody does not have choice do with third-party aplication cause it will bring new ads to your mobile, there is one good choice if you can change policy security or you can hack your mobile like make ROM or ROTTED your mobile then change system be unread and unwrite or maake yourself firewall to erase all ads output.
I think google give their software without pay cause the ads are pay it with expansive price for development cost.
If i am wrong..... polize me cause i am newbie on android.
Sent from my GT-P3100 using xda app-developers app

[Q] Is it possible to remove adware without removing the app

This is probably a stupid question but...
I've been trying for the past 3 days to download this app from the Google play store, but it says it's incompatible with my device (Xperia SP).
I've used Market Helper and it didn't work.
I've tried editing my build.prop and it bricked my phone (lol) I recovered it but lost all my contacts
Anyway, I've resorted to sideloading it. The problem is, since I've installed it I'm getting push ad notifications and popups on my home screen, browser etc.
So, is there anything I can download to stop the adware or somehow remove the adware without uninstalling said app?
Thanks
Mumups said:
This is probably a stupid question but...
I've been trying for the past 3 days to download this app from the Google play store, but it says it's incompatible with my device (Xperia SP).
I've used Market Helper and it didn't work.
I've tried editing my build.prop and it bricked my phone (lol) I recovered it but lost all my contacts
Anyway, I've resorted to sideloading it. The problem is, since I've installed it I'm getting push ad notifications and popups on my home screen, browser etc.
So, is there anything I can download to stop the adware or somehow remove the adware without uninstalling said app?
Thanks
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Could be an issue with Android version.The last time that got updated was June 11, 2014.
Mumups said:
So, is there anything I can download to stop the adware or somehow remove the adware without uninstalling said app?
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That makes no sense.What do you mean by removing that without uninstalling ? Your statement is self contradictory.
If you are rooted you can freeze that app using Titanium Backup.
Why don't you try AdAway ?
optimusodd said:
Could be an issue with Android version.The last time that got updated was June 11, 2014.
That makes no sense.What do you mean by removing that without uninstalling ? Your statement is self contradictory.
If you are rooted you can freeze that app using Titanium Backup.
Why don't you try AdAway ?
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Hi, I mean I want to keep the app but I also want to stop it from putting ads on my phone and notification bar as well.
I just downloaded AdAway and turned off notifications from that app in the settings so hopefully that will work.
Thanks a lot
Mumups said:
Hi, I mean I want to keep the app but I also want to stop it from putting ads on my phone and notification bar as well.
I just downloaded AdAway and turned off notifications from that app in the settings so hopefully that will work.
Thanks a lot
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You are welcome.AdWare is supposed to block and remove ads and notifications on your phone.If you are still getting ads or the app itself is putting ads and notifications then it's not serving the purpose either it's not working or malfunctioning (broken codes).
Is that an Ad-supported app ?If it is,then that's not an issue.AdAway will block those ads.

Please Help Walkfree folder is really bothering

Hi guys
I've a little problem (in fact it's really big to me).
Recently there were a folder created automatically in the internal memory called "Walkfree"
It has some downloaded apk(s) without my knowledge and after I delete it, it appears again and again and download more and more apk.
How can I stop it please the internet in my country is really slow and this folder is killing it.
Note: I'm not the only one a friend of mine has Xperia p with the same problem
If anyone has an idea please share it
And thanks in advance.
check your installed apps for any suspicious application that you might not have installed yourself. Most probably there will be one like mobogenie or some other.
abhi007.john said:
check your installed apps for any suspicious application that you might not have installed yourself. Most probably there will be one like mobogenie or some other.
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Is there any other way? Like an app block the Internet from them
Because I need some apps but they are downloading.
And thank you for the reply
n78 shadow said:
Is there any other way? Like an app block the Internet from them
Because I need some apps but they are downloading.
And thank you for the reply
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There are some apps on play store that allow you to do so. Search for 'firewall' and you'll find some that work on non rooted devices too.

Ads everywhere

I am having a strange problem in my phone, I see ads everywhere, look at the provided photos.
I enabled the ad-blocker from ABS tweaks (Terminal Emulator) with no luck. Not willing to lose any data (if possible).
Thank you.
Someone answer me lol if those ads remain I'll **** this phone up haha
An user app causes this. Check your installed apps recently.
forumber2 said:
An user app causes this. Check your installed apps recently.
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Lmao I deleted all the recently installed apps except for an app which I thought that it's the only one that won't cause the ads problem.
Adaway
TheLegend975 said:
Lmao I deleted all the recently installed apps except for an app which I thought that it's the only one that won't cause the ads problem.
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Why not install adaway an be done with it.

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