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Lately all my friends around me have been trending using virus scanners on their phones like that lookout app. I never had to use one and I'm more technical when it comes to my phone then they are. They aren't even rooted they don't have half the amount of apps that I do or use the phone as much as me. This thing is my life.
My question is for those who are more technical then me, should we use these antivirus'? Are we in danger when downloading apps from the market directly? I scan my apk's on my pc when downloading from the net or websites so I think I'm straight. But you never know. I just want a firm answer if these things work or just kill your battery and mickery.
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I installed AVG Free from the Market.
is it necessary, not sure.. but it offers more benefits than just virus scans, and I trust AVG.
A virus scanner is a huge waste of battery. There are no viruses for your phone. As far as AVG goes..... I wouldn't wish that program on my worst enemy...
in my 20+ years a using a cell phone I have never come across a virus, I have used just about every format of phones, lately there have been some reports of a virus for Android, search and read where that was found and how you can get it, basically don't download crap from some suspect website, download apps from trusted places like the market and you will be fine, in my opinion right now virus scanners are nothing but a was of space on the phone memory that use up battery slow down the phone and do nothing as there no viruses.
my $0.02 cents
I got lookout on mine. It has an anti virus built in. I mostly use the app to find my phone after I misplace it some where in my apartment.
I agree there is no need for a antivirus. If you follow any of the major
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Android is a Linux derivative. Linux needs antivirus like a fish needs a bicycle.
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Trojans have come out of china being injected into "unknown sources" android games (not from the market but 3rd party sources). They collect info from ur phone. Not sure if anti vrius apps pick them up now..but if u only install stuff from the market and not warez from like rapidshare or other places u should be fine
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it is so "Windowsy" to install task killers and disease killers. I wouldnt knock the windows user --- they are a strong proud people!
Regardless where you get your apps from since it does detect malicious code in apps its worthwhile if you get apps from random locations...it (lookout) doesn't seem to slow anything down on my G2
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Sure it's "windowsy" if your pc is super slow/out dated. But the thing is I do get apps from other sources/markets not just the android marketplace. Even downloading apk's people post on these forums can sometimes be dangerous to our phones that's why I download everything to my pc, it always scans my downloads and doesn't let me pick up a virus.
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I was being very sarcastic in that last post -- its necessary in windows (i love windows) but I notice the windows mentality - people assume it needs what windows needs - its almost a built-in trait. but I like that saying -- linux needs antivirus like fish need a bicycle -- ha ha!
elracing21 said:
Sure it's "windowsy" if your pc is super slow/out dated. But the thing is I do get apps from other sources/markets not just the android marketplace. Even downloading apk's people post on these forums can sometimes be dangerous to our phones that's why I download everything to my pc, it always scans my downloads and doesn't let me pick up a virus.
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Dumb question: If your PC is Windows and the phone is Linux... why would your Windows antivrus alert you to Linux viruses? I don't think .exe's work on Android.
Because an APK is just a renamed Zip file
OK I understand the APK is a renamed ZIP file, but if someone developed a virus for Android being Linux based would a Windows virus scanner recognize it ? Can windows virus scanners recognize Android virus code ? I don't think so but I am not a programmer or coder, so scanning APK's in a windows machine is useless as it will not recognize the virus code, but any ways again I have never heard or seen a virus for any cell phone make, to me right now it is useless to have one taking up processor power battery power etc
Isn't the real threat malicious apps anyways?
I say better safe than sorry, most people have more personal stuff in there phones then computers, easier access to facebook, gmail, twitter logins, contacts, pics, as technology grows on phones, so do does the threat. Phones are getting more like mini personal computers, most of people's lifes revolve around they phone, so every time I think I dont need it, I read about lookout finding possible viruses, so install it back on my phone, plus when I heard the Droid commercial mention it, it kinda convinced me I needed it
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Bangin' dat Android Gang!
IPK all day!!! Throw dem A's up!
I downloaded lookout and the virus scanner was at the bottom of my list for reasons to dl. I just have it for when I lose it or it gets stolen.
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So, are you feeling lucky?
IMHO, an android phone is an at-risk platform. Probably moreso than your computer. Consider how much personal information you have on your phone. Then think of the havoc that a trojan could wreak on your personal life and family. If you don't think it could happen, consider what a malicious person could do with all your the phone numbers and email contacts. Perhaps not gain any money, but certainly the possibility to steal your on-line identity is there. Just think how your parents would like to get a "posthumous" goodby email...
There are people who get a kick from messing up another person's life, just for fun.
Isn't the real threat malicious apps anyways?
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This is exactly what I was saying in my previous post...they just detect apps that might do things outside of set regulations. (Spam email steal contacts etc.)
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I've been trawling through XDA now for some 5 years without any kind of problem.
In the past 5 days my computer has been hit twice with XP SECURITY 2011 Spyware for which I had to wipe my drive and re-install a backup(thank you Acronis )
I' ve also been hit FIVE times with "defender.exe" some kind of Trojan,which my anti-virus TREND dealt with.
Now,I did not click on anything like an advert ,they just appeared and took over ...
Just thought I would report this in case anything can be done about it and to warn others .
malybru said:
I've been trawling through XDA now for some 5 years without any kind of problem.
In the past 5 days my computer has been hit twice with XP SECURITY 2011 Spyware for which I had to wipe my drive and re-install a backup(thank you Acronis )
I' ve also been hit FIVE times with "defender.exe" some kind of Trojan,which my anti-virus TREND dealt with.
Now,I did not click on anything like an advert ,they just appeared and took over ...
Just thought I would report this in case anything can be done about it and to warn others .
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This doesn't sound like an XDA issue, unless you are downloading files directly from the site (which you didn't mention.)
If your on firefox you can download an addon to block ads and also when I got the rogue anti virus thing I went into safe mode and malwarebytes ate it so you don't have to resort to that option to get that virus off.
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This doesn't sound like an XDA issue, unless you are downloading files directly from the site (which you didn't mention.)
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I'm not downloading anything.
I'm not clicking on anything.
I'm just reading through the pages.
i.e. it just happens...
Firefox with addons is the way to go!
Running IE 8 on XP with SP 3
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Running IE 8 on XP with SP 3
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Are you 100% certain that you are fully patched, and not getting this from any other site?
I browse XDA on windows and linux. No attacks here. If any exe was attempting to load, linux would prompt a file download window...
Can you locate the file perhaps in connection or firewall logs?
Also, IE 8 isn't renowned for its high security. Might I suggest Chrome, as its sandboxing is pretty impressive.
If it (The problem) was on XDA, I am sure more people would have seen it, and it would be sorted by now...
pulser_g2 said:
Are you 100% certain that you are fully patched, and not getting this from any other site?
I browse XDA on windows and linux. No attacks here. If any exe was attempting to load, linux would prompt a file download window...
Can you locate the file perhaps in connection or firewall logs?
Also, IE 8 isn't renowned for its high security. Might I suggest Chrome, as its sandboxing is pretty impressive.
If it (The problem) was on XDA, I am sure more people would have seen it, and it would be sorted by now...
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Hi,
when the attacks occured,I was only browsing these pages.
My anti-virus caught five files which it called "TROJ_FAKEAV.SM10"
As for the spyware,I have no record because I had to wipe my system.It called itself "XP SECURITY 2011".That's the only information I could get ,because it locked me out of my system.
I was not trying to cause trouble by bringing this to people's attention.It was more of a warning,and to see if other people had suffered anything similar.
As for my own security,I bought Webroot Spy Sweeper,and I might just try Google Chrome(thanks for the tip )
malybru said:
Hi,
when the attacks occured,I was only browsing these pages.
My anti-virus caught five files which it called "TROJ_FAKEAV.SM10"
As for the spyware,I have no record because I had to wipe my system.It called itself "XP SECURITY 2011".That's the only information I could get ,because it locked me out of my system.
I was not trying to cause trouble by bringing this to people's attention.It was more of a warning,and to see if other people had suffered anything similar.
As for my own security,I bought Webroot Spy Sweeper,and I might just try Google Chrome(thanks for the tip )
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This has nothing to do with the XDA site. Switch to Google Chrome (amazing security and fast browsing), or Firefox. Google Chrome has EXTENSIONS that you can install for these certain things.
This can't be an XDA problem. Most likely, it is a IE8 problem and all the **** that comes with it. Switch browsers and then uninstall IE8.
WARNING: * Google Chrome is heavily dependent on IE settings. *
XP Security 2011 is just coming back on its on!!!
Like everyone else says, it's not XDA giving you this issue. The problem is, and will continue to be, you are running an already infected system. Wiping the system clean should get rid of it, but once you restore a backup from Acronis, you are more than likely restoring the infection! The best way to get rid of XP Security 2011 is to run Malwarebytes Antimalware in safe mode. Also run CCleaner while still in safe mode to remove all temporary internet files and TEMP files (which is where a lot of these types of spyware normally hang out). Then once its gone go back to normal mode and download a copy of SUPERAntiSpyware and allow it to give you real-time protection. The problem with XP Security 2011 (and it's previous annual variants) is that it is very resilient (upon reboots, it reinstalls itself if the entire infection is not removed). If all else fails, pay a pro to get rid of the actual infection, install some better protection than Webroot (which thoroughly sucks) and you should be good.
How about google chrome? would it do the job too??
imso said:
How about google chrome? would it do the job too??
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It should, but having a good (real-time) anti-spyware solution (like MS Security Essentials, AVG, SUPERAntispyware, SpyBot S&D or Malwarebytes) is the best way to HELP prevent spyware infections like that. Also keep a good Antivirus software up to date too (like Norton 360, AVG, Avast, Nod32, Kaspersky or MS Security Essentials). But nowadays over 90% of infections are spyware not viruses!
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How about google chrome? would it do the job too??
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Keep in mind Google Chrome still heavily relies on IE settings and config.
willflint said:
It should, but having a good (real-time) anti-spyware solution (like MS Security Essentials, AVG, SUPERAntispyware, SpyBot S&D or Malwarebytes) is the best way to HELP prevent spyware infections like that. Also keep a good Antivirus software up to date too (like Norton 360, AVG, Avast, Nod32, Kaspersky or MS Security Essentials). But nowadays over 90% of infections are spyware not viruses!
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Hi,
Thanks for the advice.
Can I please ask what is your experience of the programs you mention,and on what basis you are making these suggestions.
I did some research on anti-spyware and webroot came highly recommended.What makes you say that it sucks?
Also I have installed Chrome and Firefox and am alternating between the two. Having said that Webroot has just quarantined a file called "keyloggr for chrome"
Having no luck recently...
malybru said:
Hi,
Thanks for the advice.
Can I please ask what is your experience of the programs you mention,and on what basis you are making these suggestions.
I did some research on anti-spyware and webroot came highly recommended.What makes you say that it sucks?
Also I have installed Chrome and Firefox and am alternating between the two. Having said that Webroot has just quarantined a file called "keyloggr for chrome"
Having no luck recently...
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Be sure not to install any extensions that aren't highly popular and have a bad review. Also, Webroot isn't exactly accurate and real time, I wouldn't use it.
friends which is the best antivirus application .....
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say your antivirus performance......
Antivirus
for me is Avast the best.Greeeeetz
nope...never insterested to install any on my SGY. IMO, its useless.
I have never seen a virus on my phone.. so no antivirus
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ronnieryan said:
Antivirus - myself for being responsible..
And how the hell could a virus, mostly exe in format or whatever run on linux?
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exactly,,
be responsible on things you put on your phone...
You don't need an AV. What it could protect you from though are data mining apps. Some AV's have tools to check what permissions apps have. It's important to check what permissions an app requires. I've never bothered to check this before, until one time I checked my mobile bill and found that I have been charged for international texts I have never sent. Turns out an app was the culprit. It's important for privacy too. Some time ago there were lots of apps uploaded to the market that all turned out to be malware. It collected all sorts of information from its users like IMEI, etc. Also some AV's have anti theft features.
Anyway, personally I don't use an AV. Like Ronnie said probably the best AV you can have is yourself, so be responsible.
With regard to your question, if you're still interested on an anti virus the only advice I can give is to stay away from AVG. It's the most useless of the lot. Check out Avast or Lookout.
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i think lookout security is the best Av .. its provide not only virus protection but also missing device and data backup in their server (phone number, Gallery)
netqin or kaspersky
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One tip : DO NOT use Antivirus software on your android it slows your phone pretty much.When i bought my first phone i saw those cool antivirus apps on market and i gave em a try.But i found out that my phone was lagging so i did some research and found out that the antivirus was the one to blame..and as my friend ronnie said you are the one who should be aware of what sites he visits or what he downloads..
ronnieryan said:
Antivirus - myself for being responsible..
And how the hell could a virus, mostly exe in format or whatever run on linux?
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Dude, virus dont exist only in .exe format. there are virus for an Linux OS also.
yup...thats true. but there aren't any destructive virus for android nor linux at this moment. the worst case, it stole our credential data or send many ads. thats no problem for me since I don't have any "credential" thing on my device. furthermore, even if my device got infected, uninstalling them or wipe /data will solve those problem.
Common Sense is the best Anti-virus!
There are malware detection apps like BitDefender Mobile, Kaspersky etc. you can find them on market
sasuketobi said:
Dude, virus dont exist only in .exe format. there are virus for an Linux OS also.
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theoretically yes. practically no. virus not (yet) problem for unix (like) system like android. but other type malware did. and the best malware protection is yourself. my tips are :
1. always install app from market/play. google already scan every app on market using malware scanner.
2. always read app permission. if something not right, like a game that need read your contact or send sms, better avoid.
3. look developer's reputation and user reviews.
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ronnieryan said:
i am not saying that viruses are exclusively EXE format, there are a lot of virus out there, just giving an example, so dont give me a lesson, OK?
im just saying that the best antivirus is yourself,
know what you put and download in ur device
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Lesson? Seriously? LOL!!
Correcting someone doesnt mean that he's teaching a lesson, and if you think i'm teaching you a lesson thats your problem coz i aint teaching one
i use Avast right now, but not against viruses-this thing got Anti-theft build in function.Work very nice,i test it
the best antivirus is common sense. dont install strange programs that have bad reviews or are unknown
First of all, I'm a long time lurker on the XDA forums, haven't posted at all (why would I, if there aren't substantial questions ). Until now, that is. I was lurking the D-HD Dev fora when I came across a new Sense 4.1 rom; http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2204384
Not happy with the Sense4 roms there are I really wanted to try it.
Downloaded it, and my ESET Smart Security went haywire. According to ESET the package contained mallware, Android/Plankton.I
Reported it so a moderator could look into it. Afterwards I looked into the package itself, seems like install_flash_player.apk was detected as mallware. The file contained a read-me file with a reference to RevMob Team (something to do with adds) and the file classes.dex was detected as a threat. Compared to an actual flash player package the file-sizes mismatched quite a bit.
First of all, is it a false positive of ESET, or actual mallware.
Second, The report I filed was answered as:
This is misuse of the report function. Pls make 10 useful posts and then come to the dev forum. Or PM the member. Thanks
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This baffled me quite a bit, im reporting a godd****d possibility of mallware, and am replied to like that?! Nice, could be quite some people's phones are infected with mallware.
Is it normal to act like that, then? Off-course, if people aren't running a scanner, it is there own fault...
Lol, they should have at least looked into the problem
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I contacted mygamers, he assures me that it is a false positive.
Also scanned install_flash_player.apk at
virustotal (dot) com/nl/file/ab1c124f868680a1f6a620fdb1595719bc012719f619ce76c4683094c64c63f0/analysis/1364154496/
15 out of 46 scanners detected something or another.
Call me paranoid, but I think I'll skip on this rom
Asherdu said:
First of all, I'm a long time lurker on the XDA forums, haven't posted at all (why would I, if there aren't substantial questions ). Until now, that is. I was lurking the D-HD Dev fora when I came across a new Sense 4.1 rom; http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2204384
Not happy with the Sense4 roms there are I really wanted to try it.
Downloaded it, and my ESET Smart Security went haywire. According to ESET the package contained mallware, Android/Plankton.I
Reported it so a moderator could look into it. Afterwards I looked into the package itself, seems like install_flash_player.apk was detected as mallware. The file contained a read-me file with a reference to RevMob Team (something to do with adds) and the file classes.dex was detected as a threat. Compared to an actual flash player package the file-sizes mismatched quite a bit.
First of all, is it a false positive of ESET, or actual mallware.
Second, The report I filed was answered as:
This baffled me quite a bit, im reporting a godd****d possibility of mallware, and am replied to like that?! Nice, could be quite some people's phones are infected with mallware.
Is it normal to act like that, then? Off-course, if people aren't running a scanner, it is there own fault...
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It is unfortunate for you
Not to be mean or anything but you should really change antivirus as eset sucks...
Well then.... I seem to be correct. Did want to try the rom, and, indeed, it is a fast rom... but... 'install_flash_player.apk' isn't the true, adobe, flash player package. Rather it barfs a platoria of adds and starts a download of flash player.
So, mallware non the less (and NOT a false positive).
Don't believe me? just start the flash player app in the app drawer.
Ahwel, how really needs flash player, it is a security risk on its own HTML5 all the way.
Muikkuman said:
Not to be mean or anything but you should really change antivirus as eset sucks...
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All a mather of opinion
It's simple. It's only a piece of software designed for Android, and so can't harm your PC. The ads can be blocked with AdAway.
And also, use a better antivirus. I suggest CommonSense 2013, its working great for me
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uhm...
*blink*
My internet security software detects a file that isn't the file it claims to be and you tell me to get a bette....
Wow... just... wow... Glad you are not in the computer support business, at least, I really hope you are not.
Don't be daft, man! I know that something detected as 'Android/Plankton.I' is aimed to Android and not Windows (or whatever).
Fact remains, there are still official adobe flash packages for android, instead of add network packages.
Ahwell, just a factory reset and the data folder is clean Who uses flash anyway.
Asherdu said:
uhm...
*blink*
My internet security software detects a file that isn't the file it claims to be and you tell me to get a bette....
Wow... just... wow... Glad you are not in the computer support business, at least, I really hope you are not.
Don't be daft, man! I know that something detected as 'Android/Plankton.I' is aimed to Android and not Windows (or whatever).
Fact remains, there are still official adobe flash packages for android, instead of add network packages.
Ahwell, just a factory reset and the data folder is clean Who uses flash anyway.
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First off, chill out a bit
Second, he has a point.
Your anti-virus software detected a "something" that is harmful... It may be harmful, but for Windows. There is no point in running Windows A-V software to scan Android or linux files... Viruses are written for specific systems and are ineffective on others. Just like all other programs. Hope I cleared some things up.
I disagree with that. Malicious software is malicious software, no matter what the operating system is. A virus scanner should detect it, no mather if it is windows based, osx or linux (linux and osx virii, riiiight )
My point is, why would someone use malicious software when there are packages from the original developer (Adobe, in this case).
It is to bad, too, because the rom it self is indeed quiet fast and stable.
Even though a factory reset will clean up the data directory (and thus delete the package), I'm cautious if it comes to this rom.
And, to be entirely honest, I believe the moderator who closed my report, is lazy. To lazy to investigate a possible threat. Eventualy it is 'just' adware, but, at the same time, it could have been something more dangerous.
That was it for me, I will stay at the lurking corner again
no mallware found , its cleane
checked by smart security
Recieved my shiny new Jiayu S3 3GB version today.
Noticed some dodgy apps in the all apps list, decided to malware scan - glad I did!
First check to see if your device is infected.
Go to your google apps play store and install Malware-byte's Anti-Malware Mobile.
Run a scan on the device, if it's the same as me you'll get 19 detected items. Feel free to scan with another scanner if you don't trust it.
After scanning with just Malware-bytes, the items I had were:
afternoon
Black Hole
blue sea
Butterfly Love
Fangge
Fantasy
FoldPager
Galaxy5
GoldenLife
Gridiron
honor
IOS7
LuckyCat
Petal
PowderBox
Snow and ice
Star Diamond
Twinkle
Zoo
REMOVAL:
I had to go into the security menu of the settings and enable Superuser.
Install this app from the Play Store: 'System app remover (ROOT)' (I can't post outside links)
Using this app you can remove the apps. I also removed the "Unlocker" and "father.rickety.ordinaire.suspiciousness" even though they weren't detected as Malware because..well they sound suspicious. (I mean come on, 'suspiciousness' in the title?!)
I have been monitoring the phone and I have seen no effect of functionality after removing these packages.
The speed of the phone has also increased, which is nice.
From my research it looks like Jiayu have used a 4.4.4 base ROM that was infected as there are other Jaiyu phones with the 4.4.4 ROM that are infected with these.
Best of luck and enjoy your malware free Jiayu S3
I am on the latest S3S rom 20150507-083407 and ran this anti malware and it picked up nothing, a clean scan. I bought mine from the Factory website.
No known malware on mine. As an extra precaution I use DroidWall, a iptables app to block any conversation from apps that don't need access to internet or lan.
KapzyPanda, where did you buy your phone ? Have you changed the Android (OTA, custom ROM) ?
I got mine from coolicool, EU warehouse, several OTA updates, then update to S3S 20150507-083407 from needrom.
Scanning now, found 2 problems.
Actually, the same file: WiFiKill - this is not a problem.
Your 19 problems found - what was the name of the infection ?
Congratulations..... you managed to remove all your pretty (variety) lock screens. Including the star diamond which is FABULOUS and can be seen in action in s7yler's review of this phone on youtube at time code 6:40.... In the later firmware version it has been removed because of all the false flagging which is a darn shame because I love this lock screen. Soooooo if any of you know how to get hold of the desired star diamond, DO please let me know...... It would be much appreciated....
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Congratulations..... you managed to remove all your pretty (variety) lock screens. Including the star diamond which is FABULOUS and can be seen in action in s7yler's review of this phone on youtube at time code 6:40.... In the later firmware version it has been removed because of all the false flagging which is a darn shame because I love this lock screen. Soooooo if any of you know how to get hold of the desired star diamond, DO please let me know...... It would be much appreciated....
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I guess if you can find the ROM (perhaps on needrom), then you can unpack it, and loop mount the system partition where the star diamond can be found as apk.
Nofan Tasi said:
I guess if you can find the ROM (perhaps on needrom), then you can unpack it, and loop mount the system partition where the star diamond can be found as apk.
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I didn't even know that was possible.... Newbie eager to learn..... Just did a search on the how to's now and see that you can unpack a rom with winrar etc.... Wow... Now I don't understand the loop mounting bit (yet) but I guess I can't just extract the apk, place it in the download folder and run because it's part of the system? What about using something like APK Swapper?
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I didn't even know that was possible.... Newbie eager to learn..... Just did a search on the how to's now and see that you can unpack a rom with winrar etc.... Wow... Now I don't understand the loop mounting bit (yet) but I guess I can't just extract the apk, place it in the download folder and run because it's part of the system? What about using something like APK Swapper?
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I work on linux where one loop mounts files that are filesystems. I guess similar tools exist on other operating systems, but I cannot tell. Sorry...
Nofan Tasi said:
I work on linux where one loop mounts files that are filesystems. I guess similar tools exist on other operating systems, but I cannot tell. Sorry...
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NAH! You've been a great help! thanks....
hi
you should be careful from where you download roms.
Some will/are indeed infected.
I saw at least 3 roms infected (2 from that site we all know needr ...) and another one from another forum ...
Also, some Chinese stores re-flashed their devices, with those roms... I dont know whats the deal...
cheers
The deal is that what we consider viruses the China based devices are required to have so the Chinese government can monitor it's citizens.
To be honest unless you live in China I would avoid China devices.
zelendel said:
The deal is that what we consider viruses the China based devices are required to have so the Chinese government can monitor it's citizens.
To be honest unless you live in China I would avoid China devices.
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@zelendel
You seem to hold sufficient wisdom to close threads where so called
illegal activity is happening by innocent people who do not even know
it is illegal and where one would rather need to put people in jail
who provide tools to implement the illegal activity. It is like you
point to the drug user in stead of the drug dealer. These are my last
words on XDA. I disappear and perhaps come back under different name
(this one and all names here are kind of fake anyway).
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@zelendel
You seem to hold sufficient wisdom to close threads where so called
illegal activity is happening by innocent people who do not even know
it is illegal and where one would rather need to put people in jail
who provide tools to implement the illegal activity. It is like you
point to the drug user in stead of the drug dealer. These are my last
words on XDA. I disappear and perhaps come back under different name
(this one and all names here are kind of fake anyway).
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If it is legal or not depends on where you live. Plain and simple. Just because people don't know it's illegal doesn't protect them. It's called research. Something that should be done.
Also making another account is against xda rules and is a banable offence.
There is an app called recents. It has a blue icon with a cog. I didn't install that and every time I unlocked my phone filled my screen with ads. I got rid of the app and everything is fine. Please check your phones
atsimeri said:
There is an app called recents. It has a blue icon with a cog. I didn't install that and every time I unlocked my phone filled my screen with ads. I got rid of the app and everything is fine. Please check your phones
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I had ads too and just found this installed on my device! Uninstalled now, thank's Astimeri :good:
mrgbuzz said:
I had ads too and just found this installed on my device! Uninstalled now, thank's Astimeri :good:
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Same happened to me. Fortunately, it can be easily removed.
Odd.. I noticed that recents have updated it self... I've now removed both! thanks OP.
High RAM consumption...
Since this week,ive started expierence some laggs and high ram consumption...
I have the 3 GB version,and with just google chrome i can reach 1.2 free memory...
Is it normal?
Custom rom (by dalet11, from needrom) with twrp recovery. Xposed and many modules...(13+-)
Is that matters?
Thanks, i'm new...:highfive:
about miscellaneous adds
is anyone here getting miscellaneous ads while opening any app??
raghavveerlas said:
is anyone here getting miscellaneous ads while opening any app??
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Which ROM? You can search the big thread from "s7yler" for a user named "NStorm". He found some maleware.