For about 1-2 months a small rectangular window appears from the up left corner (notification bar) and lands somewhere along the vertical centerline of the screen. The window contains rotating ads from legitimate companies and sits above all other windows. Neither suggested methods worked in opting-out. The first took you to a web page where the three ID codes for a phone. The tablet is WiFi only so the method is useless. The second merhod is to DL and install their app which performs an opt-out operation. This too does not work. Pressing the opt-out button take a window saying 'finished' and then another with an 'exit' button. This was tried three times and the pop-up still pop-ups. The adress on the page you are taken to first has an address: tracker.tcp.re.
Who's tracker is it? What's its purpose? Where does it originate on the tablet? What data is being gathered? Who is the responsible party for its embedding/disseminating your data/info?
I've tried newer/never used and unknown apps. I've looked at the running apps ...... nothing unusual. I can't fined anything suspicious
Thanks for any help that can be shared.
Dennis
DennisOS2 said:
For about 1-2 months a small rectangular window appears from the up left corner (notification bar) and lands somewhere along the vertical centerline of the screen. The window contains rotating ads from legitimate companies and sits above all other windows. Neither suggested methods worked in opting-out. The first took you to a web page where the three ID codes for a phone. The tablet is WiFi only so the method is useless. The second merhod is to DL and install their app which performs an opt-out operation. This too does not work. Pressing the opt-out button take a window saying 'finished' and then another with an 'exit' button. This was tried three times and the pop-up still pop-ups. The adress on the page you are taken to first has an address: tracker.tcp.re.
Who's tracker is it? What's its purpose? Where does it originate on the tablet? What data is being gathered? Who is the responsible party for its embedding/disseminating your data/info?
I've tried newer/never used and unknown apps. I've looked at the running apps ...... nothing unusual. I can't fined anything suspicious
Thanks for any help that can be shared.
Dennis
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What was the app called that it made you download to opt out?
unfortunately there are a lot of apps that can cause this so its hard to say without knowing what you have installed but knowing the name of the app it wants you to download to opt out might help.
firefly6240 said:
What was the app called that it made you download to opt out?
unfortunately there are a lot of apps that can cause this so its hard to say without knowing what you have installed but knowing the name of the app it wants you to download to opt out might help.
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That's the other concern. There was a direct link to an unknown site with no address as this simple browser had no addess line. The site immediately downloaded the app (named 'Opt-out').
It did DL to my DL directory. You had one button to press, that was the install button. This DL'd app immediately flashed and said the pop-up was removed. It wasn't. My fear is it seeking private data with the "ads" just a cover. Who knows where the app resides. Could be anywhere.
DennisOS2 said:
That's the other concern. There was a direct link to an unknown site with no address as this simple browser had no addess line. The site immediately downloaded the app (named 'Opt-out').
It did DL to my DL directory. You had one button to press, that was the install button. This DL'd app immediately flashed and said the pop-up was removed. It wasn't. My fear is it seeking private data with the "ads" just a cover. Who knows where the app resides. Could be anywhere.
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That sounds like an airpush ad then.
you should be able to long press on the ad in the notification area and go to "App info" this should take you to the app that is generating the ad so you can disable notifications or uninstall it.
alternatively you can download airPush detector from the play store and it will search your installed apps to check for airpush enabled apps and you can decide what to do with them from there.
you might also check your photos/video folders as sometimes airpush downloads random ad videos to your device and you'll probably want to get rid of them as well, they arent usually very big but they do take up space and can be an annoyance.
Related
I use this at times on my HTC evo, but it looks like it's not available to download on the Xformer from the Market. Anyone know why? Anyone have the apk file for it?
edit: i was able to get it from Amazon App store
edit2: Well, i figured out why lookout wasn't available for the tf101. Our tablets without 3g doesn't have sms service, which apparently lookout utilizes for location even with gps on
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There is trouble with Lookout fully functioning on Android tablets due to the fact that they don't support SMS messages. We rely on SMS messages to initiate a connection to a device in the event it's lost, stolen, etc. Without the ability to receive SMS messages the missing device features are greatly hindered, however, device based backups and malware protection should work normally.
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ah well...
https://support.mylookout.com/entries/20103416-how-about-honeycomb
The reason why you're having trouble finding Lookout in the market for Honeycomb Tabs is due to the fact that the they don't support SMS messages. We rely on SMS messages to initiate a connection to a device in the event it's lost, stolen, etc. Without the ability to receive SMS messages the missing device features would be greatly hindered, however, device based backups and malware protection would work normally.
Until we release a version that's more compatible with the Honeycomb tabs you can install it using this alternate method:
The first thing you'll want to do is enable the installation of non-market applications. To do this:
Go to settings > application > and check the box next to "Unknown Sources." Go ahead and disregard the warning (by clicking OK), we can uncheck it later.
Next, back out of Settings and open up the web browser.
In the address bar delete everything that's there and type this in (minus quotes): "m.getjar.com" and hit enter.
Now click on "Android" under "Or, Choose your platform." This will bring you to another page where you will see a search box in the upper right hand corner of the screen.
Tap the search box, to insert the cursor, and type "Lookout" and tap "go". The search will produce one result, which is "Lookout"
Tap on the link "Lookout Mobile Security with Antivirus".
You will now be on another page that displays a grey "Download" box. Go ahead and tap on it.
The Tablet will show that it's beginning to download the file and you'll see the progress, of the download, in the notification bar.
Tap on the download icon (it looks like a downward facing arrow pointing at a line) and a small window will populate above with the word "lookout-production-signed-aligned.apk" Go ahead and tap on that.
A window that says "Package Installer" pops up. From here you can read the permissions that Lookout requires. Go ahead and tap "Install".
Your installation will start. Tap "Open" once the installation has finished to open Lookout.
Finish setting up Lookout as you normally would!
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Awesome thanks. Nice to have lookout on my TF.
I think they should still deploy it for tablets either way. I don't mind not having the locate feature on my Transformer. I really only want it for their anti-virus/malware checking as well as their backup features.
I just got a popup, supposedly from Google, asking for permission to protect my phone in some way. I should have taken a screen shot. My back button would not work, and I had to choose between "accept" or "deny". I chose deny, and immediately an app started to automatically download and install. The popup came up again four more time, and I chose deny each time. And each time, a new app downloaded and installed. In order, the apps were S Note, SNS Provider, Flipboard Briefing, Hancom Office 2014, and Evernote. Shortly after that, I got a text message from 6583 stating: "FREE MSG Your Mobile Locate app is configured to record your Location History; info may be viewed at http://mymobilelocate.com Open app Settings to change."
What the hell just happened to my phone?
wel.. the site leads to at&t and the apps you installed are official apps (the names atleast). As far as I can tell you are just fine, wonder what the popups looked like though.
It's no big deal. A while back, Google started offering to periodically search your phone's installed apps to make sure there were no malicious apps you might not know are bad news. This started after they had a few apps in the Play Store that were malware, and Google went and forceably uninstalled those apps from people's devices. Since some people probably complained about it as some sort of privacy violation, now they offer you a choice (i.e. be stupid, or let them save your ass from malware). I always click "accept". It only asks once per set up, so either on a brand new phone or a factory reset.
Google already knows everything I do with my device(s) anyway, so why wouldn't I want them to monitor my apps for Malware? It is especially helpful if you install apps from other sources outside the Play Store, since you never know what you're really getting.
Just I formated my device(yuphoria)
After installing apps I can't browse websites
Tried chrome , Mozilla , also ADM (download manager)
I automatically get redirected to a link(have attached screen shot)
This ads keep on poping up
My phone keeps on vibrating
I can't open most if websites every time I am redirected to an add page
What's the problem please tell me
And help me
Thanks in advance
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Just I formated my device(yuphoria)
After installing apps I can't browse websites
Tried chrome , Mozilla , also ADM (download manager)
I automatically get redirected to a link(have attached screen shot)
This ads keep on poping up
My phone keeps on vibrating
I can't open most if websites every time I am redirected to an add page
What's the problem please tell me
And help me
Thanks in advance
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lol funny popup
clean your phone and only put on apps that came with the phone from the factory.
check to make sure the problem is gone.
try installing only a couple extra apps at a time until you figure out which one is causing the problem. im betting its an app that did not come from the play store.
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lol funny popup
clean your phone and only put on apps that came with the phone from the factory.
check to make sure the problem is gone.
try installing only a couple extra apps at a time until you figure out which one is causing the problem. im betting its an app that did not come from the play store.
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I searched on net and found that tradeexhange is a malicious site it puts its malware in many browsers and hence it was redirecting
I uninstalled all the browsers and now its working fine
Hello.
Just got my s8+ two days ago and i already have a problem with ads.
Every now and then some random ad pops up. Its a fullscreen ad with a x to click away at the top right.
I already tried avg and adguard. But no luck so far.
Ginob said:
Hello.
Just got my s8+ two days ago and i already have a problem with ads.
Every now and then some random ad pops up. Its a fullscreen ad with a x to click away at the top right.
I already tried avg and adguard. But no luck so far.
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Give this a try, works for me.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/app-blokada-fire-forget-root-ad-blocker-t3503374
You've probably installed some application not from Google Play. You should check for any sketchy apps running in the background.
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You've probably installed some application not from Google Play. You should check for any sketchy apps running in the background.
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Im a complete newby with android. The only suspiciou thing i can find is configAPK? This has no icon either.
I found this in Settings > Apps
Provide a list of all 3rd party apps you installed.
ES File Explorer is one of the apps that does this, uninstall it if found.
If the pop-up shows up press the recent button in navigation bar so you can see the title of the application.
BTW, try this ad blocker. It worked for all applications on my phone. No root needed.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.getadhell.androidapp
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Factory reset your phone and in future only download apps from Play Store. This will solved a lot issue since you are new to Android.
Also read description and user feedback 1st before download.
I had loads of ads popping up, but now I'm rooted with Adhell, Adguard and Adblockplus installed.
that = bye bye ads..lol.:good:
Matt
I encountered a similar problem and it wasn't related to downloading an application. Somehow got directed to one of those click here to win web pages, then shortly after a similar ad would pop up randomly when browsing on Chrome. Since this is the first phone I had without adaway didn't realize websites I use to go to had this redirection.
I think what happens is either a cookie or a notification is made on the browser app. After reseting the phone, installing adhell, disabling notifications for Chrome/Samsung internet haven't encountered the problem.
You could install the official AdBlock extension for the Samsung browser...
I got loads of ads pop up after installing movie hd
Caused by Samsung
This is without a doubt caused by samsung. I "Upgraded" from a nexus 6p to a s8 active last week and actually have less third party apps than before. I NEVER had full screen pop up ads before the switch. Same carrier, same number, same Google account, etc.
I just can't figure out how to stop it yet.
Ginob said:
Hello.
Just got my s8+ two days ago and i already have a problem with ads.
Every now and then some random ad pops up. Its a fullscreen ad with a x to click away at the top right.
I already tried avg and adguard. But no luck so far.
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Clicking on X means you're just deleting it on the screen, but it will appear anywhere and anytime,because you didn't shut them down completely ,they're really annoying
S8+ Adds
I had the same problem with a brand new S8+
Turns out it was Messenger
I deleted Messenger then reinstalled and Wullah! Adds gone
Hope this helps
BratPAQ said:
If the pop-up shows up press the recent button in navigation bar so you can see the title of the application.
BTW, try this ad blocker. It worked for all applications on my phone. No root needed.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.getadhell.androidapp
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Google says this app is not available in (my, USA) country yet!
JeffDC said:
Google says this app is not available in (my, USA) country yet!
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AdHell was removed from the Play Store and shut down by the developer at the request of Samsung.
Ginob said:
Im a complete newby with android. The only suspiciou thing i can find is configAPK? This has no icon either.
I found this in Settings > Apps
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configAPK sounds like the source of your problem as it is a scam apk uninstall.
Opt Out
Google for opt out and chose to opt out all companies from DAAC (Digital Advertising Alliance of Canada)
It take a few tries to complete for all companies but it worth trying.
Regards
Pop up ads
Ginob said:
Hello.
Just got my s8+ two days ago and i already have a problem with ads.
Every now and then some random ad pops up. Its a fullscreen ad with a x to click away at the top right.
I already tried avg and adguard. But no luck so far.
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I had the same problem with my note 8. What you have to do is go into settings and open up your app list. At the very bottom of the list of apps you'll see something that doesn't have an icon. It's a piece of adware from one of those popup ads that says you want something from Amazon. Just delete it. No need to factory reset
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If the pop-up shows up press the recent button in navigation bar so you can see the title of the application.
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I imagined there HAD to be a way to ID the source of these annoying ads that pop-up when no apps are open.
But where is the "Recent button" and the "Navigation bar"? I should know, I've owned several Galaxy S series phones over the years.
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Andrewtst said:
Factory reset your phone and in future only download apps from Play Store. This will solved a lot issue since you are new to Android.
Also read description and user feedback 1st before download.
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I wonder if that is the answer. I have NEVER downloaded an apps not found in the playstore and I started getting these adds several months ago
So I was looking for an app to make the top radius match the bottom radius on the corners while using the option of hiding the notch (I already have one different working app for that now). Someone suggested a very shady link to download an apk but since I'm desperate and dumb I just downloaded and installed it. However, after installation there was only a "done" button but "open" button was greyed out, there was no new app on app drawer and there was no new app in application list in settings. I started getting worried that I had just installed some bitcoin mining software or another kind of malware.
I got even more worried because if I tapped on the apk again it was asking me if I wanted to UPDATE the app instead of if I wanted to install it so it was already installed and it had permissions to access gps, phone history, and read, modify and delete USB storage.
After a while during the day, my phone started doing random noises from the speakers like audio from ads but without opening any app, then later it started opening random chit on google chrome and that is not even my default browser (my default is samsung browser), it opened those very intrusive ads that tell you you have a virus and you cannot go back you have to close the whole tab or app it also opened some ads with sexual content a few times.
I always thought all free anti-virus app on the play store were completely useless and just bloating apps but I started installing a bunch, most didn't detect absolutely anything after the option "scan all apps" I tried kaspersky, avast, AVG, Norton, etc. then I installed this (it's called "hi security" so not known brand and I thought it was going to be the worse but after opening it was powered by "McAfee" so at least McAfee is known):
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ehawk.antivirus.applock.wifi
And it actually detected some malware after scanning all apps, there was an app with completely blank name on device administrators that I never gave permission to become device administrator as far as I remember, so I unchecked that app from admin and then the antivirus app was able to uninstall it.
After the virus cleaner uninstalled the app I haven't had any more issues with audios or ads opening on chrome. Do you think I'm safe now or could I still have some spyware?
I posted some screenshots showing everything.
I doubt that anyone wants the apk but if a developer wants it for reverse engineering or whatever reason I can post it the the name "MALWARE_do_NOT_install.apk" or something like that
If you are afraid of malware then flashing stock room is the best bet to get rid of it
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So I was looking for an app to make the top radius match the bottom radius on the corners while using the option of hiding the notch.
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Well, that all sucks!
Back to your top radius matching the bottom problem, here is what your're looking for!
I saw it on some guys youtube channel
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.thsoft.rounded.corner&hl=en_US
Bro if security is top priority dont unlock bootloader and root because if you root your device you need to be careful i use af wall and also in settings i will control the permissons of all the apps you need to be conscious because in today's world internet devloped along with it many hackers many trojan rats are devloped so first study some blogs how to use android mobile safely finally if you root and use right apps you can secure device tonhigh level .apps like x privacy lua afwall will secure your device and super user authentication should be set to promt not allow by default
surface13 said:
Well, that all sucks!
Back to your top radius matching the bottom problem, here is what your're looking for!
I saw it on some guys youtube channel
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.thsoft.rounded.corner&hl=en_US
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good app, that's the one I've been using for a while It has a few issues but overall good
Manivannan9444 said:
Bro if security is top priority dont unlock bootloader and root because if you root your device you need to be careful i use af wall and also in settings i will control the permissons of all the apps you need to be conscious because in today's world internet devloped along with it many hackers many trojan rats are devloped so first study some blogs how to use android mobile safely finally if you root and use right apps you can secure device tonhigh level .apps like x privacy lua afwall will secure your device and super user authentication should be set to promt not allow by default
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I'm not rooted at the moment, phone has been doing everything I want except HBM but I don't think I'll root just because of that because I also use samsung pay plugin for my gear s3 and don't want to risk it
First of all dont trust any antivirus app except major companies like AVG, Avira etc. Always download from playstore. Don't give permission to browser to install app (unknown sources) in 8.1.0 u can do that.
Now scan all apps.. And remove them. Malwarebytes is best to remove hidden malware on any platform.
Good luck.
If u r ready to format and clean ur internal memory then, format ur handset from settings, download whole stock rom and flash it from recovery..
Regards.
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First of all dont trust any antivirus app except major companies like AVG, Avira etc. Always download from playstore. Don't give permission to browser to install app (unknown sources) in 8.1.0 u can do that.
Now scan all apps.. And remove them. Malwarebytes is best to remove hidden malware on any platform.
Good luck.
If u r ready to format and clean ur internal memory then, format ur handset from settings, download whole stock rom and flash it from recovery..
Regards.
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Thanks, as I said on first post AVG and Avira were useless for this infection but both "Hi Security" and Malwarebytes premium were able to do the job
vwite said:
Thanks, as I said on first post AVG and Avira were useless for this infection but both "Hi Security" and Malwarebytes premium were able to do the job
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I mentioned Avira nd AVG as antivirus. Malwarebytes is best bro for malware infection. I m using it since 2009 for pc. Every time it does the job.
Also for ur round corner.. I suggest u search for "round R" a app found on xda in 2011 or 12, since then It does it job beautifully.
Regards