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Advertisement on my title bar

I get this little green + sign on my task bar that leads me to some site thevalidatecheck.com, it has happened a couple of times and I have yet to figure out how this advertisement gets there.
When I drag down the title bar to look and see what it is, it sais on there to Opt out, that's as far as I can see, so I click on it, and it takes me to this site.
At that site they want your phone number to claim a free ipad.
Here's the question, does anyone else have this, and if so what does it come from and how do I remove it.
I did not pay hundreds of dollars and monthly internet fee's to get someone's ad's on my phone.

I started getting them when I downloaded certain apps. The little ads were annoying enough. I deleted said app and it all went away. Can't remember what apps were causing it but if you uninstall your most recents then you should he able to narrow it down.
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Here are some of the apps I have.
Astro file manager
B-Folders
Bonsai Blast
Bookmark Sort
ColorNote Notepad
ConvertDroid
Craigslist
Droid Call Filter
eBuddy
Google apps
Netflix
OI Shopping list
Pandora, I really suspect
Random Mahjong
ShopSavvy
Waze
Where
Was it any of these you had?

Lino. said:
Here are some of the apps I have.
Astro file manager
B-Folders
Bonsai Blast
Bookmark Sort
ColorNote Notepad
ConvertDroid
Craigslist
Droid Call Filter
eBuddy
Google apps
Netflix
OI Shopping list
Pandora, I really suspect
Random Mahjong
ShopSavvy
Waze
Where
Was it any of these you had?
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Not Pandora.
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Nope I would start deleting most recent apps one by one.
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OK, I got this problem taken care of today.
I guess someone came up with a program that developers can use called airpush
and this is what was causing the ads on my title bar.
Obviously a new update, the program that I had installed and was using was Droid blocker, it's a program for blocking calls with blocked numbers.
After doing some reading I ended up with a highly recommended program caller Airpush Detector, now I no longer have the ads
Airpush apps should be flagged.
Hopefully this will help someone else.

[Q] Windows Challenge Apps

Need help beating the windows phone, yes I know it is rigged, but there have been successes.
This is to win the new challenge and get a $1000 GC
SO i need some apps/widgets to help beat them
Challenges to beat
1. snap picture of yourself, tag it, and post it facebook
I know HTC can do this from what I remember. But touchwiz don't have this built in. The facebook app and friendcaster does not have an immediate way to tag the picture when posting. Are there any other apps?
2. movie showtimes at the nearest theater
best one i found so far is cinemadroid, but does not get the showtimes of every city and also have a trial period where I have to wipe data or purchase the full one
flixter helps too
3. Check SO or best friend facebook status and send them a text message.
HTC i believe have something built in.
I found Contapps to be helpful. It's best to know what they already posted and just say it out loud before it even finish loading like what they do lol
4. Post a status to both facebook and twitter
tweetdeck widget
5. Translation
Need a good picture translating app
I found photo translator free but it is so so.
6. send a facebook message then text message to the same person
any apps that does that well?

Teo032 said:
Need help beating the windows phone, yes I know it is rigged, but there have been successes.
This is to win the new challenge and get a $1000 GC
SO i need some apps/widgets to help beat them
Challenges to beat
1. snap picture of yourself, tag it, and post it facebook
I know HTC can do this from what I remember. But touchwiz don't have this built in. The facebook app and friendcaster does not have an immediate way to tag the picture when posting. Are there any other apps?
2. movie showtimes at the nearest theater
best one i found so far is cinemadroid, but does not get the showtimes of every city and also have a trial period where I have to wipe data or purchase the full one
flixter helps too
3. Check SO or best friend facebook status and send them a text message.
HTC i believe have something built in.
I found Contapps to be helpful. It's best to know what they already posted and just say it out loud before it even finish loading like what they do lol
4. Post a status to both facebook and twitter
tweetdeck widget
5. Translation
Need a good picture translating app
I found photo translator free but it is so so.
6. send a facebook message then text message to the same person
any apps that does that well?
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4) use an app called andmadeshare share to multiple things at once. This app also applies for number 6
5 I believe Google goggles does this. Not to sure on it.
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use a rom like darkside that supports the lidroid 14 pulldown toggles so u can disable the phones lockscreen
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jordanishere said:
use a rom like darkside that supports the lidroid 14 pulldown toggles so u can disable the phones lockscreen
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lol, I totally would, but they might say I'm using a custom rom or something, it is against the rule to use any modified OS.. so i just use Antilocker

Killbynature said:
4) use an app called andmadeshare share to multiple things at once. This app also applies for number 6
5 I believe Google goggles does this. Not to sure on it.
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not sure how to actually use that app to share besides maybe photos.
tweetdeck actually does it pretty well for #4. But how do you use it to send a message to a particular person via both sms and facebook message or post.
gonna look at google goggles right now
edit: google goggles actually works pretty well. there are two challenges, one is to translate something to english and to translate english to something else.
Just takes awhile scanning the image though.

Teo032 said:
lol, I totally would, but they might say I'm using a custom rom or something, it is against the rule to use any modified OS.. so i just use Antilocker
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its against the rules to use a custom rom? android would be so awful if we couldnt improve on the garbage the carriers push out.
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jordanishere said:
its against the rules to use a custom rom? android would be so awful if we couldnt improve on the garbage the carriers push out.
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lol yeah its really YMMV, some people check, some people don't. But our stock is actually pretty good compared to many other androids so it can perform pretty well.
Anyways if anybody is interested, who is still eligible to challenge.
I gotta a couple more apps we can use, but since nobody is really contributing... jordan and killbynature, if you guys are still eligible to do the challenge pm me.
BTW we're gonna lose the translation challenge, i think only iphone users can compete against them in that category.

can you elaborate on number 3 and 6? i dont think i understand what needs to be done
btw testing my atrix against youtube videos i was able to defeat the post to twitter and facebook at same time (using social status stock atrix widget )
beat them on music using SOUNDHOUND
take photo and share inmediatly using stock camera app.
also it has the option to disable the screen lock on the stock rom
Maybe you can use some of those apps in yours.

[Q] Weird program keep downloading to my HTC One X

Hi everyone.
I recently went to the playstore and downloaded a few applications for my new HTC One X (Which I looooove btw)
Problem is though, I think as I downloaded it, a virus or an advertising program was installed with it.
When I check my notification list once in a while it has a download ready called something like "Miniskirtmania" and as I try to get it away, or clear the list, it starts downloading onto my phone. I clicked on it to see where it would bring me and it seems like its to some website, but my phone is blocking me from going to that website as it is not from the application store or whatever.
Arent there a way to get rid of this stupid thing? I deleted the application which I thought it was, but it still keeps coming. Cant I block the thing or?
I really hope you can help as its driving me crazy

Try logging into market dot android dot com (Sorry, I don't have enough posts on this forum to post a direct link yet ) using the same Google Account as you've used to log into Play Store with and sorting it from there.
Else, go to Settings, Applications, Google Play Store and clear the App Data in there.

karbonyte said:
Try logging into market dot android dot com (Sorry, I don't have enough posts on this forum to post a direct link yet ) using the same Google Account as you've used to log into Play Store with and sorting it from there.
Else, go to Settings, Applications, Google Play Store and clear the App Data in there.
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I will give it a try!

And what should I do if it doesnt help?
Any suggestions then? :&

Backup everything and do factory reset.
Or there is one Lookout app which tell you what apps are using adds.
Or delete all apps that you installed.
Just in case download some "antivirus" app and scan your mobile, I now many will tell there is no way that virus will be in android, but as you can see here, experts nows their job, somewhere may be one looking for shortcut in underground.
I always check reviews to see what other are saying about any app before downloading.
p.s. sending from my small nexus so didnt see that you already done some steps. Sorry.
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zmsudu said:
Backup everything and do factory reset.
Or there is one Lookout app which tell you what apps are using adds.
Or delete all apps that you installed.
Just in case download some "antivirus" app and scan your mobile, I now many will tell there is no way that virus will be in android, but as you can see here, experts nows their job, somewhere may be one looking for shortcut in underground.
I always check reviews to see what other are saying about any app before downloading.
p.s. sending from my small nexus so didnt see that you already done some steps. Sorry.
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Actually many will tell you there are viruses and that these "anti virus" apps are useless. google normally pulls these infected apps way before they get picked up by the apps.
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[Q] Airpush Ads

Dear All, I don't know exactly why an airpush ads start popup in my galaxy not 2 (android 4.3) when I open any application even the system ones.
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Would you please help in this issue

shingir said:
Dear All, I don't know exactly why an airpush ads start popup in my galaxy not 2 (android 4.3) when I open any application even the system ones.
see the attached pics>
Would you please help in this issue
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I'm sure this is cased by one of your apps !
cheak it all, especially the free ones " streaming apps, online games or facebook games"

SadHeroXIII said:
I'm sure this is cased by one of your apps !
cheak it all, especially the free ones " streaming apps, online games or facebook games"
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I checked all the apps even using the airpush detector applications but nothing includes on them. This airpush ads just start popups two days a go and floating in all the phone apps even when I try to make call it popups out.

shingir said:
I checked all the apps even using the airpush detector applications but nothing includes on them. This airpush ads just start popups two days a go and floating in all the phone apps even when I try to make call it popups out.
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try to use AdFree, don't have the link right now, so u need to search about it!

shingir said:
Dear All, I don't know exactly why an airpush ads start popup in my galaxy not 2 (android 4.3) when I open any application even the system ones.
see the attached pics>
Would you please help in this issue
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If your rooted any ad blocker will work I use ad away. I'll PM you a copy
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Airpush ad opt out
Hi Shingir,
My name is Nick and I am part of the publisher solutions team at Airpush.
To remove our ads, you can manually opt out at airpush.com/optout/, or you can always remove the app that the ads came from.
PM me if you need any more help.
Thanks,
Airpush Nick
shingir said:
Dear All, I don't know exactly why an airpush ads start popup in my galaxy not 2 (android 4.3) when I open any application even the system ones.
see the attached pics>
Would you please help in this issue
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shingir said:
Dear All, I don't know exactly why an airpush ads start popup in my galaxy not 2 (android 4.3) when I open any application even the system ones.
see the attached pics>
Would you please help in this issue
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this is due to any app and if you are rooted then try "lucky patcher" this app is realy good to remove ads from most of the apps (if you need that app, or just delete the app )
get it from here
http://lucky-patcher.netbew.com/

Automatically hide incoming SMS from certain contact?

I know Vault app use to let you hide incoming SMS from certain contacts, that is before Google Store changed its policy. It seems Vault no longer offer an older version for download. Any 3rd party apps that still let you do this? Thanks!

You can try Go SMS pro. I've used it for a couple of years now.

Textra has cool customizations for that, nice n clean

Tryna hide certain msg from wifey.
Smart. Need to look into this.

ssgunner20 said:
Tryna hide certain msg from wifey.
Smart. Need to look into this.
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Where do I download or purchase Tryna? I googled and nothing show up. Thanks

psun786 said:
Where do I download or purchase Tryna? I googled and nothing show up. Thanks
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Oh u mad huh?

ssgunner20 said:
Oh u mad huh?
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Sad to say but he was serious. Tryna lol
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Akram. said:
Sad to say but he was serious. Tryna lol
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Lol dont know why anyone would get their panties in a bunch over that. It's not serious people
So gullible.

ssgunner20 said:
Lol dont know why anyone would get their panties in a bunch over that. It's not serious people
So gullible.
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He read it as "Tryna" hide messages, the fact that tryna = trying is not perceived
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Try yaata sms
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/app-yaata-sms-mms-replacment-app-t2835295

Block on stock app works great. They end up in the blocked folder without notifications.

I used to use the private folder in Go Sms Pro... But i use MOOD sms... It takes a little to set up but theres ZERO add spam and functions and looks way smoother.

Stock messaging app does this, no need for a 3rd party app. Open the message thread from the contact in question and hit the 3-dot menu, then custom notifications. You can turn off notifications completely, mute sounds, hide the content, etc. I have my kid's dad muted like this lol.

mhtruth said:
I used to use the private folder in Go Sms Pro... But i use MOOD sms... It takes a little to set up but theres ZERO add spam and functions and looks way smoother.
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You have to buy the Mood premium to get the "secret chat" option right?

masterindis said:
You have to buy the Mood premium to get the "secret chat" option right?
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I think so... I purchased the full version and dont regret it. TONS of useful features... No ads

dottat said:
Block on stock app works great. They end up in the blocked folder without notifications.
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Private/hidden messages are very much different from blocking. The goal isnt to mute notifications. Its to seperate your main txt threads from your private txt threads. Stock doesn't allow this, not even when using Samsung's own secure folder app. So a 3rd party Apps like go sms... Mood... Textra... Etc are still needed for this level of functionality.

Ive always used Handcent Messaging. Has a private messaging feature that keeps certain contacts out of your main messaging window.

This thread just made my day... "Tryna" get back to work now...? BTW, Textra is a great app but doesn't support private folders, not that I've been able to find anyway...

I have used gosms and it was pretty nice. Dont know if thats still available but it a search.

I need help as after update ui 2.0 i am unable to turn off banner notifications