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.
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I just got a great news today, my own application will be included on all the phone of the brand "X" in my little country (Belgium)
I got so excited when I am looking at the phones in the shops and I can see my application by default.
Unfortunately, the brand "X" is noobie and seem unable to link my app to the Market, so the users cannot be aware that there is an upgrade in the Android Market.
they just ask me by email
Do you know how to link apps to the market to get the update automatic?
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I know that I don't work for this company and they will get benefit with this information, but have you got an Idea on how to achieve this?
Thank a lot.
profete162 said:
I just got a great news today, my own application will be included on all the phone of the brand "X" in my little country (Belgium)
I got so excited when I am looking at the phones in the shops and I can see my application by default.
Unfortunately, the brand "X" is noobie and seem unable to link my app to the Market, so the users cannot be aware that there is an upgrade in the Android Market.
they just ask me by email
I know that I don't work for this company and they will get benefit with this information, but have you got an Idea on how to achieve this?
Thank a lot.
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You got to put your apk file in the data/app folder, not the system/app. According to HTC Android ROM kitchen at least, with which I'm experimenting now.
Androyed said:
You got to put your apk file in the data/app folder, not the system/app. According to HTC Android ROM kitchen at least, with which I'm experimenting now.
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Doing this allows them to uninstall your app as well
Thank a lot for your kind answer, Androyed, but I strongly believe there are other alternatives.
zephiK said:
Doing this allows them to uninstall your app as well
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I don't care, I prefer users removing my app rather than being annoyed by an old version, but I don't think that the manufacturer will allow to do that.
Are there really no other option than moving the app? I cannot believe that as many devices have pre-installed apps and are linked to the Market.
profete162 said:
Thank a lot for your kind answer, Androyed, but I strongly believe there are other alternatives.
I don't care, I prefer users removing my app rather than being annoyed by an old version, but I don't think that the manufacturer will allow to do that.
Are there really no other option than moving the app? I cannot believe that as many devices have pre-installed apps and are linked to the Market.
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Yeah I prefer that way too but U.S. carriers love putting preloaded applications on the phone and it can't be removed unless the user have root access.
And there is no option.. unless you want to provide the customers phones with root access from the start but that'll cause future updates to be a hassle.
The only way to update your app is via a software update (OTA).
profete162 said:
Thank a lot for your kind answer, Androyed, but I strongly believe there are other alternatives.
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Haha, you probably need an answer from an actual dev.
One thing I do know is that it is possible with Titanium Backup, or any other root backup app, to backup your apps with a market link, so that you can update your backed up apps. So maybe that's the solution? Put a market link somewhere?
Androyed said:
Haha, you probably need an answer from an actual dev.
One thing I do know is that it is possible with Titanium Backup, or any other root backup app, to backup your apps with a market link, so that you can update your backed up apps. So maybe that's the solution? Put a market link somewhere?
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Actually.. now that I'm thinking about it. Stock ROMs have Android Market is in /system/app/ as Vending.apk.
I believe what happens is that, the market will UPDATE. But you could always uninstall the updates but you're unable to fully get rid of the app.
This should apply to any app in /system/app/ so in theory it should be possible. But yeah, you'd have to ask a dev about it.
What app?
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Hi guys..today accidentally i download an app. called astro manager from aptoid and after that my phone started giving me trouble like hell as i was not able to open my menu everytime it was forced closed ..finally i had to restore my phone .. I lost my all data, games, apps..music..videos because of one mistake..so friends please share your experience or any virus or app.name if you know or solutions to make people aware of this.
adik82 said:
Hi guys..today accidentally i download an app. called astro manager from aptoid and after that my phone started giving me trouble like hell as i was not able to open my menu everytime it was forced closed ..finally i had to restore my phone .. I lost my all data, games, apps..music..videos because of one mistake..so friends please share your experience or any virus or app.name if you know or solutions to make people aware of this.
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Astro File Manager is a well known and well regarded app. Most likely "aptoid" or whatever is shady.
adik82 said:
Hi guys..today accidentally i download an app. called astro manager from aptoid and after that my phone started giving me trouble like hell as i was not able to open my menu everytime it was forced closed ..finally i had to restore my phone .. I lost my all data, games, apps..music..videos because of one mistake..so friends please share your experience or any virus or app.name if you know or solutions to make people aware of this.
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Do you not look at app permissions before you install?
Aptoide is full of modified apps with added permissions to make calls and such...
Mate...i have been using aptoid since i bought this phone and i downloaded so many apps. before but this was the first time i faced this prob.
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Been using Astro FileManager for a few years now, I don't think it was the reason.
Hey guys.. recently installed the android L keyboard and had a thought..
do these things actually track what we type into them ???
Is this safe for typing c secure information with them ???
Really matter of concern....
Thanks !!
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sriss said:
Hey guys.. recently installed the android L keyboard and had a thought..
do these things actually track what we type into them ???
Is this safe for typing c secure information with them ???
Really matter of concern....
Thanks !!
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while i dont know if they do or dont, a. the stock keyboard could be doing it, and the system itself could be too, you have no way of knowing.
b. if its extremely important to you, root yur phone, download and install the xposed framework, and the module xprivacy, and use it rto block the permissions of your KIQ.
Most things are harmless, infact %99.8 of apps are okay. The main ones you want to watch out for are apks that aren't from Google Play as they could have loggers bundled with them but most if not all apps from the Play store are okay, their main issue is bring tons of malware ads
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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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
According to facebook report over my mail, someone has entered in to my fb via Xperia XA, Saratoga, CALIFORNIA, US. I am at Europe.
Most likely i was blocked because my phone Ip have changed somehow.Now i cant enter in to my account with msnger and facebook (only from browser) app on my phone. Think the security system is blocking my phone.
Ps: i had to swap Wifi with 4g in order to get access.
Did you use any vpn to access Fb?
Think not, just standart office Wifi connection. And i just check , my office location (according to my laptop is Europe), but according to my phone 4g i am at California ,Saratoga. So whats going on ?
Its something from the phone system, i changed the firmware few days ago, and the phone is encrypted now, so maybe its forcing the apps to connect via VPN network, or who knows...
really ?? my phones comes with greek firmware and now I use south Africa firmware !! is there any problem ?
Have you some apps from unofficial markets like Aptoide? Have you some apps downloaded from file-sharing links or P2P? If yes, don't search away, you probably have a malicious app.
If you are rooted, use a permission manager app, Xprivacy is good for that and allow blocking strange permissions (Facebook, Google accounts, contacts, device ident, ... for an app who don't need them).
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Have you some apps from unofficial markets like Aptoide? Have you some apps downloaded from file-sharing links or P2P? If yes, don't search away, you probably have a malicious app.
If you are rooted, use a permission manager app, Xprivacy is good for that and allow blocking strange permissions (Facebook, Google accounts, contacts, device ident, ... for an app who don't need them).
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Might have some. How to detect which one is virus ?
hp6830s said:
Might have some. How to detect which one is virus ?
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1) Try to re-download apps from trusted sources.
2) Try AVG app integrated in the device to scan it.
3) Use Xprivacy and block unnecessary permissions on suspicious apps, make some test (block/unblock) to understand what mean each permissions. For sample, a game generally don't need root, phone contacts or SMS and needs sensors, storage and Internet.
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3) Use Xprivacy and block unnecessary permissions on suspicious apps, make some test (block/unblock) to understand what mean each permissions. For sample, a game generally don't need root, phone contacts or SMS and needs sensors, storage and Internet.
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nICE,will try that ,got some apps which are not suitable for my device. Think they might be suspicious.
So Xprivacy installs xFrame too ?
hp6830s said:
nICE,will try that ,got some apps which are not suitable for my device. Think they might be suspicious.
So Xprivacy installs xFrame too ?
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Not suitable ?? Big targets to be suspicious are warez/cracked apps.
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Not suitable ?? Big targets to be suspicious are warez/cracked apps.
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One reason I'll never use apps like that in the first place. Just asking for trouble.
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aidy.lucas said:
One reason I'll never use apps like that in the first place. Just asking for trouble.
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if you know what the app is its ok I think !
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Not suitable ?? Big targets to be suspicious are warez/cracked apps.
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yea few which i was trying to connect a DSLR and use the phone for shutter remote.
It looks like i have already removed the antivirus app.