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Can't download app in market using wifi

When I try to download app using wifi at my house my android market stuck at download but when I used library wifi it work fine.
Does anyone know how to fix this problem?
Thank..
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dude you have to be more specific. were all other devices with wifi able to connect?
Well it's obviously not your device considering you said it worked on a different network.
so my question to you is why ask a router related question in a cell phone forum?
if you have a modem and a router pull the power cable out of both, wait 15-30 seconds, then plug the MODEM in first(has to be this order) and wait for the MODEm to sync up(if dsl is your service wait for the light labled DSL/SYNC to go solid and if cable wait for the light labled CABLE to go solid). After you have properly synced your MODEM then plug the router in and wait for that to boot up.
Now all of that is only needed if you have NO connection on any device, otherwise you will just be wasting your time.
Please give more details to your issue

make sure you aren't using a firewall type program, like droidwall, or if you are, then you need to grant firewall access to market, and probably tick "allow background data" check box, under android's settings menu

WTF? said:
make sure you aren't using a firewall type program, like droidwall, or if you are, then you need to grant firewall access to market, and probably tick "allow background data" check box, under android's settings menu
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That shouldn't be the issue. Unless the app knows to block market on one network and not the other.
If we knew if other devices or even that one could browse webs we could cancel out a large portion and narrow it down pretty quick
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Also make sure your sd card is valid. Mount it on your pc and do a chkdsk, I recently had a market download issue and doing a usb mount my pc wanted to clean the disk. After cleaning it, it started to work again.
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WTF? said:
make sure you aren't using a firewall type program, like droidwall, or if you are, then you need to grant firewall access to market, and probably tick "allow background data" check box, under android's settings menu
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Yeah I did everything but its still won't download of my wifi.. I think just use my neighbor wifi it download perfectly.
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Try upgradeing to new market
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Make sure that the firewall for your home network (either on your router or modem) isn't in nazi mode like I had mine set as. I had to open up the necessary ports for my phone to access the Android Market. After a while I got sick of reading logs and opening ports so I just decreased the level of auschwitz my firewall was set as.
I apologize if my wordage offends you, but I had my **** locked down TIGHT.

I think you right.. can you give me instruction to change the firewall or port for my router/modem???

I don't know what kind of modem or router you have. I suggest you find the manuals for your respective devices and see how they tell you to configure your settings. As for the ports, a quick google search finds that you need to open port 5228* on the outside and inside of the firewall for the Google Market. Like I said before, I had to check my logs to see what ports my phone was trying to open and then allow them.
*http://findports.com/document.php?tag=google-android-market

[Q] Best app to track lost phone?

Hi Guys,
I wanted to know what any of you find to be the best app to find a lost phone. I wanted to know what the best app is to date since things can change over time, and I havent used this type of service for over a year. Some features I'd like are GPS tracking but little to no battery drain, and the ability to sound an alert even when the phone is silent or on vibrate. Thanks for any and all input.

Just me but I use the one that comes with 'Kaprasky Security', it is very accurate in my country of Canada so just try that or wait for other responses
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Cerberus is by far the best.

This is what I use and is the best and has lots features highly recommend.
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.myboyfriendisageek.gotya
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RogerPodacter said:
Cerberus is by far the best.
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I second this. No monthly or annual fees. Just pay $4 one time and it covers up to 5 devices.
Here's some of the features:
It has three ways to protect your device:
- Remote control through the website www.cerberusapp.com
- Remote control via text messages
- SIM Checker (for devices that have a SIM card): you will automatically receive alerts if someone uses your phone with an unauthorized SIM card
Remote control allows you to perform many operations on your device, like:
- Locate and track it
- Start a loud alarm, even if the device is set to silent mode
- Wipe the internal memory and the SD card
- Hide Cerberus from the app drawer
- Lock the device with a code
- Record audio from the microphone
- Get a list of last calls sent and received
- Get information about network and operator the device is connected to
- And much more!
Cerberus automatically enables GPS if it is off when you try to localize your device (only on Android < 2.3.3) and you can protect it from unauthorized uninstalling - more info in the app configuration.
The app works even if the device does not have an internet connection thanks to remote control by sms messages. Also, the SIM Checker feature allows you to know the new number to send texts to, if the SIM card is changed. Texts received and sent for Cerberus remote control will not start any notification and will not appear in the Messages application.
Cerberus does not drain the battery because there is no background service running: it will activate only if there is a remote control request and will stop afterwards.
More features for rooted devices: complete uninstall protection (a thief will be able to delete Cerberus only by flashing another ROM), GPS auto-enabling even on Android > 2.3.3. More info on the website in the Help section.
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Check it out.
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.lsdroid.cerberus&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5sc2Ryb2lkLmNlcmJlcnVzIl0.

ddpacino said:
Hi Guys,
I wanted to know what any of you find to be the best app to find a lost phone. I wanted to know what the best app is to date since things can change over time, and I havent used this type of service for over a year. Some features I'd like are GPS tracking but little to no battery drain, and the ability to sound an alert even when the phone is silent or on vibrate. Thanks for any and all input.
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Android Lost can do everything you want and more. Best of all, no fees!

GreatBigDog said:
Android Lost can do everything you want and more. Best of all, no fees!
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I used that to find my wife's phone. Did a remote install too as I didn't have it on the device. .. Amazing.
I've heard a lot about Cerberus, but it needs to always be running on your device from what I can see. Can you remote install and configure it only when you need it? If not, that's a pretty dangerous app to allow basically all functions of your phone to be accessed online...

I use avast! Mobile Security. You can install the application and then enable Anti-Theft. Once it's set-up and installed, you can uninstall avast! Mobile Security. (I'm unable to provide links, but they have a webpage that describes the necessary steps better.)
You can then use a bunch of different commands via text message to locate/lock/unlock/etc. your phone. You can specify two phone numbers to be the only phones that can communicate with your device, or you can leave it open. (Commands sent to your device must contain your pin code and then the command.)
The FAQ for the app says it does not run in the background and is only activated when a text command is sent to the phone. (I think this program only works if you're able to receive text messages to your actual number. Not via Google Voice.)

avast mobile security is awesome!

I use cerberus...they have features such a remote recording of video and audio which I don't think is available on SeekDroid which I was on before
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I've tried Lookout mobile security, but like Prey a bit better

Another vote for androidlost here!

Phonelocator pro hands down beats them all - check it out
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.rvo.plpro
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ddpacino said:
Hi Guys,
I wanted to know what any of you find to be the best app to find a lost phone. I wanted to know what the best app is to date since things can change over time, and I havent used this type of service for over a year. Some features I'd like are GPS tracking but little to no battery drain, and the ability to sound an alert even when the phone is silent or on vibrate. Thanks for any and all input.
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You can buy a ball of yarn at the hardware store for a few cents. Tie one end to the phone, one end to your wrist.
Never lose the phone.

Avast can get location even if GPS, wifi, mobile data and location service are turned off, if you are rooted. Cerberus can't.

B1ny said:
Avast can get location even if GPS, wifi, mobile data and location service are turned off, if you are rooted. Cerberus can't.
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Pretty sure if you allow Cerberus administrator privileges, it can turn on GPS/Wifi/Data on by command...

Pretty sure it can't.
anton2009 said:
Pretty sure if you allow Cerberus administrator privileges, it can turn on GPS/Wifi/Data on by command...
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B1ny said:
Pretty sure it can't.
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Okay... I just tested it now with Cerberus dashboard (online website where you can send commands from) with my phone unlocked right in front of me. Sent command "start tracking" and saw with my own eyes the WIFI and GPS toggles go from OFF to ON. Wifi and GPS still on... Sent command "stop tracking" and WIFI and GPS toggles went from ON to OFF.
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Sorry, I was wrong about the administrator privileges, by enabling that, it will allow you to erase your data/sd card remotely. To get WIFI and GPS to turn on when you send the tracking command, you have to push Cerberus to /system/app

I see a flaw in all of this:
Factory reset = GG

convolution said:
I see a flaw in all of this:
Factory reset = GG
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Cerberus help page, and I quote:
"I have a rooted device. Can I get additional features?
Yes! If you have rooted your device you can integrate Cerberus into your ROM and get two additional features: complete uninstall protection (Cerberus will even survive a wipe/factory reset) and GPS auto-enabling even on Android 2.3.3 and later. To have these features uninstall Cerberus, then download cerberus.zip, put it on the sd card and install it from recovery. Cerberus is also available on ROM Manager."
Taken from avast! Mobile Security app page, and I quote:
"Self-Protection
Extremely difficult for thieves to remove (especially on rooted phones), Anti-Theft protects itself from uninstall by disguising its components with various self-preservation techniques. On rooted phones it is able to survive hard-resets and can even disable the phone’s USB port."

[Q] Wifi turns on randomly

Greetings,
My T-Mobile Note 3's Wi-Fi turns on randomly several times a day after turning the wifi off. I searched for this issue on the net and the most common solution seems to be with the "connection Optimizer" feature. I could not find this on my note 3 (I suspect that T-Mobile doesn't have this option). I have the most up to date version of Kit Kat (4.4.2; unrooted), that was updated via Kies. This issue started with my most recent firmware update. I am at my wits end in addressing this issue. any help would be greatly appreciated.

It might be an app. For example Viber has a setting to keep WiFi on always.

it's called smart network switch - evil feature!

p_synthesis said:
It might be an app. For example Viber has a setting to keep WiFi on always.
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Thanks for the advice on that. I looked at viber and seen that setting as you mention. I changed it. I wonder how long that has been the case? I just changed it so now I will see if this will have an effect on my issue.

Thanks all for your replies and input.
I just performed a virus scan using Advanced Mobilecare app. The app detected what it labeled as a virus named "Tool/Android.DeviceAlive.a[prv,gen]" in the demo stub app on my Note 3. Under the Mobile Care apps "danger description" is noted the following:
Upload the GPS location to remote server
Forced auto start
The second listing is what concerned me. I am wondering if this is the culprit that is turning on my Wi-Fi? The Mobile Care app can't remove this problem because it states that the app is built in (built in to what?). If this is the source of my problem. is there a way to remove the problem and/or embedded app that is causing the problem?

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Greetings,
T-Mobile doesn't seem to have
a "Connection Optimizer" feature in its line of phones. In T-mo's
case the feature that needs to be disabled is the "Wi-Fi Manager".
To disable this feature you need to do the following:
Access your T-Mobile account (for me I just press on the "T-Mobile
My Account" App).
Press the menu button on your device, then select "Options".
Under "Notifications" uncheck the box marked "Display Wi-Fi
Manager notifications".
Under "Connection Assistant" select "Open Wi-Fi manager".
Uncheck the box for "Manage Wi-Fi Connections".
That's it...
I talked to T-mobile tech support about an unrelated issue and
offhandedly mentioned this problem. The rep informed me that this
was a known issue and stated that this issue was being addressed.
In the mean time disabling the "Wi-Fi Manager" is a temporary fix
to address this problem. Here is the shorthand way to disable the
Wi-Fi manager:
T-Mobile My Account (app) -> Menu -> Options -> "Display Wi-Fi Manager
Notifications" (Uncheck) -> "Open Wi-Fi Manager" (under
"Connection Assistant") -> (Uncheck) "Manage Wi-Fi Connections".

iObit lists as "virus"
The iobit app designed for your phone lists this as a security risk and "virus like". I've been using iObit for years and like the services for my computer as it deletes all the cache malware that Google Yahoo and others keep on my system to spy on me that most other malware and virus protection software ignores...
This file - tool/android_deviceAlive.a[prv,gen] should be hacked into and have someone look at it very closely and examine what all of the functions are. If it turns out it compromises our security/privacy, then it should be shouted from the mountain top of cellphone users with android installed.

chrisban35 said:
The iobit app designed for your phone lists this as a security risk and "virus like". I've been using iObit for years and like the services for my computer as it deletes all the cache malware that Google Yahoo and others keep on my system to spy on me that most other malware and virus protection software ignores...
This file - tool/android_deviceAlive.a[prv,gen] should be hacked into and have someone look at it very closely and examine what all of the functions are. If it turns out it compromises our security/privacy, then it should be shouted from the mountain top of cellphone users with android installed.
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I hope this issue will be addressed...

Unable to tap OK or Install

Whenever I try to install an APK I downloaded, I am not able to tap on the Install button of the prompt with the app permissions. I can tap on Cancel, but nowhere on the Install part. (phone is configured to allow untrusted sources, otherwise it wouldn't even launch the package manager).
I also am unable to hit OK when trying to connect to a VPN, but I can tap Cancel.
Is this some silly LG "safety feature". I posted on the Tmo forum but someone mentioned they have the similar APK issue on a Verizon model, so I pose the question to every one else here.
I am unrooted, and running the stock T-Mobile version. I have debloated my phone with the Debloat tool, but I can't think of what I could have disabled that would create this odd behavior.
Edit: I had MDM installed on my phone that had some administrator profiles enforced, but I have removed them and I am still unable to tap on Ok for VPN or Install for APKs.

havanahjoe said:
Whenever I try to install an APK I downloaded, I am not able to tap on the Install button of the prompt with the app permissions. I can tap on Cancel, but nowhere on the Install part. (phone is configured to allow untrusted sources, otherwise it wouldn't even launch the package manager).
I also am unable to hit OK when trying to connect to a VPN, but I can tap Cancel.
Is this some silly LG "safety feature". I posted on the Tmo forum but someone mentioned they have the similar APK issue on a Verizon model, so I pose the question to every one else here.
I am unrooted, and running the stock T-Mobile version. I have debloated my phone with the Debloat tool, but I can't think of what I could have disabled that would create this odd behavior.
Edit: I had MDM installed on my phone that had some administrator profiles enforced, but I have removed them and I am still unable to tap on Ok for VPN or Install for APKs.
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What other Apps are have you installed? I read somewhere that certain Screen Filter Apps reproduce this issue just in case yo have one installed.

GUGUITOMTG4 said:
What other Apps are have you installed? I read somewhere that certain Screen Filter Apps reproduce this issue just in case yo have one installed.
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I heard about that too. No screen filter apps.
It's strange that it is only that part of the screen that is not tappable, or rather, it does not create an action on the button. If I enable screen taps in the developer menu, I can see the taps, they are just not registering.

If you have something like Lux installed, disable it, continue w/ your install, then re-activate the culprit app(s). I had the same problem installing APKs where pressing INSTALL did nothing, but CANCEL was ok.

havanahjoe said:
I heard about that too. No screen filter apps.
It's strange that it is only that part of the screen that is not tappable, or rather, it does not create an action on the button. If I enable screen taps in the developer menu, I can see the taps, they are just not registering.
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Would you post a list of apps you debloated? You may exclude all T-mobile ones as they are not the problem.

alamo76 said:
If you have something like Lux installed, disable it, continue w/ your install, then re-active the culprit app(s).
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Well, well, well, that did it. The Lux service breaks this, even though I never see it on top of anything because it just runs in the background. Hopefully this will show up when people search for the issue and they can easily fix it.
Thank you!

No problem-o. I was stumped initially and also can't exactly wrap my head around why some buttons work and some don't. I read somewhere that in the context of INSTALL it was to prevent malicious software from being installed. Or something.

For those who may be having a similar problem, you can go to Setup->Advanced in Lux. Enable the "Use Alternative Overlay" option and it should allow you to get the tap to work and still have Lux enabled.

Fyi the OK/Install eventually works, just give it about 10 seconds

Optus X Smart 4G smartphone

After purchasing several Optus X Smart 4G smartphones outright that are currently being sold in Australian stores I felt the need to make others aware.
Despite being branded as an Optus mobile phone it is actually an Alcatel mobile phone that comes shipped with some nasty packages, one being "Files" that after several days of enjoying your new purchase is upgraded to "File Manager" an application which now runs a boost application (Hawk Super Cleaner/ antivirus).
This boost application runs 24/7 and nags the user to click an icon then displays advertising. When you remove this application it defaults back to the factory installed version that does not contain "File Manager" stuffed with the boost aplication.
Being installed as an Android System App "File Manager" stuffed with Hawk Super Cleaner/ antivirus is granted with higher Android Operating System App permissions than the end user has limited controll over which brings privacy and security concerns to the device IMHO.
To stop automatic updates that will reinstall the boost aplication a user needs to log onto the Google Playstore and go into settings, then check do not automatically update applications to stop ALL playstore automatic app upgrades. Doing this in the phones bundled "Updates" aplication has no affect in stopping the automatic reinstall. Caveat being that Playstore app upgrades now ALL need manually input from the user who needs to remain mindfully to not update "File Manager".
The other option is to run "File Manager", go into settings and turn off the on screen alerts, this will allow "File Manager" stuffed with Hawk Super Cleaner/ antivirus to run 24/7 on the device and be granted with the many permissions you (like myself) may not want to (and never did) accept upon uograde / install,. However, the on screen displays will be gone from the phone.
Don't bother trying to stop it on the Android operating system level via options like disable app, do not allow peeking and rely on uninstall to the factory shipped version of the app as Android and Included bloatware settings do not act as expected and it will automatically install itself again, also displaying on screen despite the end users wishes and Android settings being checked.
Never being advertised that the phone would have on screen advertising to the end user or forced third party apps as part of the Android operating system I have made a complaint to Optus, the communications ombudsman, the "File Manager" developer, Playstore, Play Protect, XDA forum and anywhere else that I felt relevant.
My unconfirmed fear is that this device may allow the manufacturer to controll bloatware updates in the future via a command and control server rather than exclusively at the Playstore, hopefully this is an unjustified fear and one day the Playstore can clamp down on this type of unwanted and non authorised Android System App behaviour and put security fears to rest.
Currently awaiting an outcome

UPDATE: The Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman has forwarded my complaint to Optus for a resolve.
My argument was that Optus sold a product and forcefully allowed a third party aplication (Hawk Super Cleaner/ antivirus) to be side loaded and included as an Android system App, which in my opinion is outside the scope of Optus being simply a supply conduit to internet services as Optus now dictates what third party app the customer of this product must use 24/7 and without a reasonable opt out.
I have also suggested that Play Protect offer the end user the option to force a single Android System App from updating and add a detection flag for Android System Apps that stuff a third party aplication and byspass the new app install agreement methods used by the Playstore, AI is needed to detect mass user bases being unfairly exploited for the means of profit at the flick of a switch.
Hopefully the 4 devices purchased are given an easy Android System App uninstall option for bloatware that advetises on this phone by default, or get side loaded onto the phone without end user authorisation and after the purchase of the product has been made.
Otherwise replacement phones of similar specs that have Android as expected and advertised on the product box, and without forced Android System App advertising will be preferred for complaint resolution.
Now awaiting complaint communications from Optus.

Hi have you tried 'rooting' the phone to control the system better and remove that type of application? I have heard it may be the only way to stop such apps when standard obvious methods fail. (You will have to Google that as I know nothing more than what I have read). I would be pleased to know how you go with that as I have thought about doing it with my own phone but I haven't had as much of a problem as you are experiencing. ([email protected])

Put a custom recovery on it if there isnt one available im more than happy to build one for it if you would like and then flash magisk root
Install es file explorer, grant system root permissions and remove the file manager completely by deleting it then replace with another stock one in which you know has nothing being forced on you,
I was in the same boat have the optus x spirit next up from smart and the amount of 3rd party applications is to be quite honest shocking in my opinion i developed a TWRP for the X spirit and did exactly what i mentioned above no problems now

Rom for 5056i
Hello just wondering if possible to build a twrp or some rom to root this mobile of mine. Thanking you chaschas