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Adfree Not removing any ad's?

Hi,
Been using adfree for a while now and i have to say it's a fantastic app, however i've been using Leedroid (which is a brilliant rom may i add) and the ad's are getting through on each and every prog which would have them.
Am i missing something or is this little prog come to and end of usefullness ??
Any help would be greatly appreciated as i hate adverts, they're evil

Did you update AdFree's files?

Sometimes it's a cat and mouse deal. Google are always providing new servers to serve up ads from and then you have to wait until the new hosts are included in an adfree update.
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adfree doesnt help with ad's in apps?

eliashadow said:
adfree doesnt help with ad's in apps?
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Ad free removes the ads, from apps
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WorldIRC said:
Did you update AdFree's files?
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Yes, repeatedly, I uninstalled it a few times, even wiped the dalvic cache and other cache on phone guessing it might have helped but nothing, this is the first time it's not worked for me.
dr.m0x said:
Sometimes it's a cat and mouse deal. Google are always providing new servers to serve up ads from and then you have to wait until the new hosts are included in an adfree update.
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Looks like your onto it, i'll wait for the update, hope it comes soon as it's really getting on my tits watching all these ads, Thanks man.
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adfree doesnt help with ad's in apps?
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Yes it does ! What did you think it did ?
But like dr.mox said it's the host being updated against so it doesn't work until there is an update, u should get it, it's a must for root users unless you hold a certain like for adverts on your device, i know i don't.
Thanks for all these answers, i appreciate it, but is there defo nothing else it could be?

dladz; said:
Yes it does ! What did you think it did ?
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I was quoting another user ...... lol sorry.
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dladz said:
Yes, repeatedly, I uninstalled it a few times, even wiped the dalvic cache and other cache on phone guessing it might have helped but nothing, this is the first time it's not worked for me.
Looks like your onto it, i'll wait for the update, hope it comes soon as it's really getting on my tits watching all these ads, Thanks man.
Yes it does ! What did you think it did ?
But like dr.mox said it's the host being updated against so it doesn't work until there is an update, u should get it, it's a must for root users unless you hold a certain like for adverts on your device, i know i don't.
Thanks for all these answers, i appreciate it, but is there defo nothing else it could be?
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The new hosts are 100% the issue. I have noticed same myself. A couple of days after ads reappear, adfree announces updates were found (if you have it set to advise you) and after updating and rebooting the ads are gone again.
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dr.m0x said:
The new hosts are 100% the issue. I have noticed same myself. A couple of days after ads reappear, adfree announces updates were found (if you have it set to advise you) and after updating and rebooting the ads are gone again.
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Confirmed!
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All sorted now, i checked both of the tick boxes and re ran adfree and rebooted.
All gone now

Anti-Virus

Do you use Anti-Virus software?
http://dailymobile.se/2011/03/03/google-removed-21-malware-apps-from-the-android-market/
This has me thinking on using one now, do they slow down the phone in anyway?

shankly1985 said:
Do you use Anti-Virus software?
http://dailymobile.se/2011/03/03/google-removed-21-malware-apps-from-the-android-market/
This has me thinking on using one now, do they slow down the phone in anyway?
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antivirus will make your phone lag and freeze a second while they scan the installing file, other than that not much fuss

I've been using lookout since last year and it has been great - doesn't slow the phone down at all.
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wildcardspv said:
I've been using lookout since last year and it has been great - doesn't slow the phone down at all.
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Has it ever detected anything?

shankly1985 said:
Do you use Anti-Virus software?
http://dailymobile.se/2011/03/03/google-removed-21-malware-apps-from-the-android-market/
This has me thinking on using one now, do they slow down the phone in anyway?
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I use common sense + check out comments first + permissions when installing :]

I'm using AVG (free) Antivirus, and I'm very happy with it so far.

I use Antivirus Free
http://www.appbrain.com/app/antivirus-free/com.zrgiu.antivirus
I dont have it running as a service, just use it to scan the phone occasionally.

Crustyloaf said:
Has it ever detected anything?
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It hasn't, but then I also haven't had any probs or infections that I know of, so I have to presume its doing its job.....
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noobandroid said:
antivirus will make your phone lag and freeze a second while they scan the installing file, other than that not much fuss
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I use an anti virus app on my Android, I have no problems with the app.

I was worried about the recent dodgy apps and wasn't going to install anything. my mate suggestied lookout and I thought I would give it a go. it hasn't slowed my phone down at all so I installed it on my Vega as well.

oursoul said:
I use Antivirus Free
http://www.appbrain.com/app/antivirus-free/com.zrgiu.antivirus
I dont have it running as a service, just use it to scan the phone occasionally.
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Hmm I've been looking in to this a bit. Am I right in thinking this AV simply uses a list of known malware rather than actually scanning inside a file? Any light on this appreciated.

oursoul said:
Hmm I've been looking in to this a bit. Am I right in thinking this AV simply uses a list of known malware rather than actually scanning inside a file? Any light on this appreciated.
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Highly likely, that's how the devs themselves describe the app. Lookout AV seems to be immensely popular as well, but no description by the dev on how it catches any bad code, which makes it difficult to compare to Antivirus Free.
Which brings up a question on how does AV software for Android actually detect malware. Just like in a PC? Where a list of definitions are installed and everything inside the PC cross-checked against that?

I think the term we're looking for is heuristics.

Eh, definition, heuristics - pardon my French.

Greek apparently, it means to find, cross reference and generally spot patterns and figure stuff out.

Hi guys, since posting this I have download and installed a anti-virus software from the market, its called antivirus LOL its by creative apps. So far its very good doen't use much battery and my phone hasn't slowed down, give it a try its free also

Not convinced there is an actual threat .
Yes you can get some apps that are " iffy" and will send txts etc... but you just have to read about them first .
Remember we are using Linux...how many Linux viruses have there been?? as many as windows???
Read the reviews , and if you are you are unsure.. look on the web ..
most of mine are word of mouth ... so I know they work

Extremely useful app for rooted users - LBE Privacy Guard

Have a feeling a lot of people have already heard about it, but for anyone who hasnt tried it, definitely get it.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lbe.security.lite
Its an app manager that lets you control what apps have access to. You can block apps from accessing the internet, viewing your personal info and take away any permissions you dont want it to have.
A big benefit to this also is battery life will go up as a result of blocking apps which always connect to the internet to upload your data or steam ads to you. A lot of freeware apps also have way too many permissions and this lets you effectively block them.
Its the first thing I install everytime I use a new rom

I'm gonna check it out...thanks for posting it
CM9 Beta 1 El30 Shadow Kernal

redspeed said:
Have a feeling a lot of people have already heard about it, but for anyone who hasnt tried it, definitely get it.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lbe.security.lite
Its an app manager that lets you control what apps have access to. You can block apps from accessing the internet, viewing your personal info and take away any permissions you dont want it to have.
A big benefit to this also is battery life will go up as a result of blocking apps which always connect to the internet to upload your data or steam ads to you. A lot of freeware apps also have way too many permissions and this lets you effectively block them.
Its the first thing I install everytime I use a new rom
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I really appreciate you posting this and letting us know about this app! I don't think I would've come across it otherwise.
So I installed it and I'm just dumbfounded at all the stuff that some apps want access to....Why the f*** does Angry Birds: Space need to access my phone's GPS data?? There's an odd one!
Oh, by the way....a co-worker of mine with an iPhone smugly showed me that the functionality of LBE Privacy Guard app is actually built right into the iOS.
Not trying to turn this into an Android Vs Apple thread, but man, that kinda got under my skin.

GRK4G63 said:
I really appreciate you posting this and letting us know about this app! I don't think I would've come across it otherwise.
So I installed it and I'm just dumbfounded at all the stuff that some apps want access to....Why the f*** does Angry Birds: Space need to access my phone's GPS data?? There's an odd one!
Oh, by the way....a co-worker of mine with an iPhone smugly showed me that the functionality of LBE Privacy Guard app is actually built right into the iOS.
Not trying to turn this into an Android Vs Apple thread, but man, that kinda got under my skin.
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If I recall, there's a developer option you can enable in CM7 that allows you to do just this. Just press the permission you want to block when installing the app or afterward. CM9 doesn't (to my knowledge) have this option yet, but I'm sure it will. Good day, iPhone users =).

GRK4G63 said:
I really appreciate you posting this and letting us know about this app! I don't think I would've come across it otherwise.
So I installed it and I'm just dumbfounded at all the stuff that some apps want access to....Why the f*** does Angry Birds: Space need to access my phone's GPS data?? There's an odd one!
Oh, by the way....a co-worker of mine with an iPhone smugly showed me that the functionality of LBE Privacy Guard app is actually built right into the iOS.
Not trying to turn this into an Android Vs Apple thread, but man, that kinda got under my skin.
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Its scary how many apps want full control of your phone. Ive seen them wanting to read my contacts list and even control my messaging app. A lot of it has to do with data mining of their customers. All the info they collect from you is pretty valuable and the gps thing is pretty scary too. Theyre able to record your coordinates and report the info back to them. Not to mention its going to kill your battery too with them doing this.

Security apps I use
Droidwall - simple iptables for android
PDroid - like it better than Lbe, takes less resources but needs patch and waiting for ics support
Addons detector - shows which apps have "adware, spyware, etc."

Thanks William for mentioning PDroid. The app thread is here

PDroid gives message saying I needed to build somethingortheother first in order for it to work on my OG EPIC 4G .... LBE working great right outta the box though

Wow its come a long way I remember this when I first got rooted the guy mentioned using this... but its icon was red and the ui was bland they really uped it a notch =] completely forgot about this app thanks.. love it.
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how do I get it out of my notification bar?
It says "Allow Haypi KingdomobtainIMEI" but I can't swipe it away
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Nvm its the event logger I thought I needed to accept from there and it was being buggy LOL
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A_Flying_Fox said:
Nvm its the event logger I thought I needed to accept from there and it was being buggy LOL
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There is an option in the prefrences to turn off the notifications in the status bar.
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[Q] Best virus scanner app for Android?

Hello,
what is the best anti virus/malware and other ****, app for android?

Super-Veloce said:
Hello,
what is the best anti virus/malware and other ****, app for android?
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non, they needlessly wast battery.
if your worried about security and are rooted get LBE security from play it lets you control the permissions of all yours and system apps.

I wan to install it, update and scan my phone, than delete it again, to save memory/battery/performance

Super-Veloce said:
I wan to install it, update and scan my phone, than delete it again, to save memory/battery/performance
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they mostly are bad at detecting stuff, google pulls them from play before the avs pick them up.

treebill said:
they mostly are bad at detecting stuff, google pulls them from play before the avs pick them up.
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yeah ok, but when you install an app outside the market, you got the risk it contains something bad

Using NQ security 6.0 myself, not having any battery drain whatsoever.
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Super-Veloce said:
yeah ok, but when you install an app outside the market, you got the risk it contains something bad
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That's true but it has to declare is permissions, if a live wallpaper wants to make calls or send texts you know is not right.
Just install from the forums here or play.
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I have been using the Dr. Web free version for past 2 years - light and does what it is supposed to do. The paid version has extra features which I do not need.

ESet was good until they made you pay for it!

pdroid is great but doesn't support HOX due to not being s-off yet.

I use avast! Mobile Security.
It has a lot of functions, is free, and won several test of Android-Antivirus Software
http://www.geek.com/articles/mobile/best-android-antivirus-apps-revealed-by-av-test-labs-2012036/
http://www.avast.com/pr-avast-free-mobile-security-gets-top-av-test-ranking-for-android-malware
http://www.av-test.org/en/tests/android/
and so on...

Lookout
I use lookout. Not sure if the malware virus stuff does anything. Never had it find anything.
But the other features are brilliant. Locate you phone by GPS or getting it to scream. Remotely wiping your phone when you loose it etc. It is one of the first apps I install. To protect me from losing my phone and more importantly all my data.

i use comodo. free for pc and android. have been using it for years

Vipre - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ssd.vipre

Android network spoofer

This is the best and funny app to prank your friends, brothers,parents...
network spoofer this app contains
Network Spoofer lets you change websites on other people's computers.
Network Spoofer lets you change websites on other people's computers - flip pictures, change Google searches, redirect websites, swap YouTube videos and many more features to come.
DISCLAIMER: The developer(s) of this application are not in any way responsible for it's use or misuse.
There is no intention for Network Spoofer to include any malicious features. This application is a fun demonstration of how vulnerable home networks are to simple attacks, with permission of the network owner - DO NOT attempt to use Network Spoofer on any corporate or other non-residential networks (eg. at school, university). It becomes very obvious when Network Spoofer is being used on a Network, and use of Network Spoofer will be considered malicious hacking by network administrators.
REQUIREMENTS:
* Root (superuser)
* Wifi
* 500MB SD card space
KNOWN INCOMPATIBILITIES:
* Motorola Atrix (and any non-armel based CPU handsets)
* Droid X (solution being worked on)
need 500mb free
ITS A TOTALY FREE APP
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...wyLDEsInVrLmRpZ2l0YWxzcXVpZC5uZXRzcG9vZmVyIl0.
root you htc one x with :
hasoon's 2000 toolkit
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1604439
srry post it more thimes

Looks like its been pulled.

Not pulled quick enough.
hit thanks if you want.cheers

Crabitpig said:
Not pulled quick enough.
hit thanks if you want.cheers
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Haha, legend!
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thanks man for uploading the app for me again .The app was still on the market untill i post this post

No probs

It says that it doesn't work with the Motorola Atrix but i have it working fine here...

Anyone got this working on HOX? Ive tried it on CM9 and sense based MIUI but no luck. Application starts and says its running but has no effect on connected hosts?

13pointseven said:
Anyone got this working on HOX? Ive tried it on CM9 and sense based MIUI but no luck. Application starts and says its running but has no effect on connected hosts?
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Same problem here. Now my phone's lagging like crazy, and it's really hot.

Me too I can't get it to work! its making the right noises ie telling me its running but nothing's happening to the laptop on the same connection.not getting a laggy or hot phone tho .running coredroid 3.5 stock kernal

Anyone got it to work?

I got a virus warning from avg... Obviously its just what the program does but I thought what the hell do I need this app for anyways?
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Has it just been removed from Play Store?

Ratchet556 said:
It says that it doesn't work with the Motorola Atrix but i have it working fine here...
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Are you sure? I couldnt make it work, i got a SD error msg..

Just so you guys know the latest version is working for me. The version posted at the beginning of this thread did not.
Developer site http://digitalsquid.co.uk/netspoof/
Download Network Spoofer 0.9 https://www.dropbox.com/s/7nfr2viuoclbihk/android-netspoof-0.9.apk

I still can't get it to work keeps failing on "segmentation fault" even on the latest version

Works for me..
Spent some time trolling myself

I was messing with this app on my galaxy nexus and unfortunately does not work on it with jellybean. Oh will I guess back to my n900 for my mitm.
my other phone is a Nokia n900 maemo

seems fun, gonna test later...

I'm gonna test it now one my One X
Let's hope it's not a virus...