just noticed this; when did it appear!?
Where at? Can you post a screen shot?
I received bunch of updates and see this new Google settings. I believe it is something to do with this: http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/0...n-in-simple-and-secure-minus-the-social-spam/
I'm so thoroughly confused what is even being discussed here. Such vague posts and no specifics..
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IndianSuzuki said:
I received bunch of updates and see this new Google settings. I believe it is something to do with this: http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/0...n-in-simple-and-secure-minus-the-social-spam/
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It is a little worrying that it seems like a Google Settings app just appears without any interaction from me...can't even see which Google app got updated?
It just appeared on my device too...
It has here as well, how very odd!
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Ok, after some brief digging around. It appears it is part of Google Play Services.. Which before no one was entirely sure what it was used for, it appears we now have an idea.. To use as a gateway for Google to install their loot on your device at will.
That app is the only one I have open.. As you see, Google Play Services is responsible for it.
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Ok, after some brief digging around. It appears it is part of Google Play Services.. Which before no one was entirely sure what it was used for, it appears we now have an idea.. To use as a gateway for Google to install their loot on your device at will.
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There was zero notification either!
Seems to have a lot of perms too.
Yup, if you hold and drag to App Info it shows as Google Play Services.
The strange part of it is.. I have my Nexus 10 sitting right in front of me and that app doesn't exist and I have no updates.
I was wondering why my internet connection lagged so bad to the point where I couldn't do anything.. Then this settings app showed up.
Have not got it. Is it only those with G+ who have received it?
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Just got it today on my GNEX - I couldn't figure out where it came from.
You guys on stock rom?
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You guys on stock rom?
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I am. Also have G +.
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You guys on stock rom?
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Nope... Sitting on CM 10.1
I'm on PA 3.10 and I just got this.
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This explains all the google wake locks I have been getting over the past few days. They have been doing this in pieces. I went in and froze the play services and the locks are gone for now.
nothing yet... maybe i have a black google+...?
who knows...i ll be wait...!!
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So mysterious bookmarks keep appearing on my home screen every other day. I sort of ignored it at first but now there's one called SMS spy and something about location and now I'm creeped out. Anyone have any ideas? These don't show up in application cache or anything, just on my home screen.
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I have never heard of that before. What happens when you click it? Does it direct you to a website?
I would also browse your root folder directories and see if you can find anything out of the ordinary.
http://www.smsspy.org/
Someone is trying to spy on your text messages. Does anyone suspect you of cheating? Let us know the juicy details.
Google SMS spy and you will understand.
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Shift apps/malware for sure. Uncheck "install from unknown sources" and try to track down the rogue app. If you can't find anything, I'd factory reset. Don't wanna mess around with that stuff.
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So mysterious bookmarks keep appearing on my home screen every other day. I sort of ignored it at first but now there's one called SMS spy and something about location and now I'm creeped out. Anyone have any ideas? These don't show up in application cache or anything, just on my home screen.
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what have you been installing? any apps that aren't allowed to be discussed here can cause things like that.
Bro if your gonna download apps illegally, at least get a bunch of security applications, like 6 of em for 6 different opinions.
Speaking of malicious, Has anyone got a warning about Super user being malicious??? That is what both of security applications said. And I got it from the play store.
*facepalm*
Antivirus on anything is pointless if you're doing something completely legit.
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*facepalm*
Antivirus on anything is pointless if you're doing something completely legit.
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Changed ur profile picture huh bro???
rjcapp said:
http://www.smsspy.org/
Someone is trying to spy on your text messages. Does anyone suspect you of cheating? Let us know the juicy details.
Google SMS spy and you will understand.
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Haha the funny thing is that it showed up at my girlfriends house but trust me she has no clue how to work android or anything tech. Seriously this freaks me out.
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Shift apps/malware for sure. Uncheck "install from unknown sources" and try to track down the rogue app. If you can't find anything, I'd factory reset. Don't wanna mess around with that stuff.
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Thanks I'll try that. And I only install from the android market anyways so I'm confused.
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derekwilkinson said:
what have you been installing? any apps that aren't allowed to be discussed here can cause things like that.
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Bro if your gonna download apps illegally, at least get a bunch of security applications, like 6 of em for 6 different opinions.
Speaking of malicious, Has anyone got a warning about Super user being malicious??? That is what both of security applications said. And I got it from the play store.
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In response to both of you, I only have installed apps from android market. And nothing shady from what I know.
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I have never heard of that before. What happens when you click it? Does it direct you to a website?
I would also browse your root folder directories and see if you can find anything out of the ordinary.
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Yes it does actually, so it must be a bookmark...I hope. But how would they all get there?? Ok I'll give it a shot, not sure what "ordinary" looks like but I'll see.
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https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.antispycell.free
Maybe that can help you out. Good luck.
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Some apps from the market will do that. If you are getting any of the air push ads then that's what it is. Some apps are in the market that will do that. Best to find which app it is and delete it. That is from my experience.
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Haha the funny thing is that it showed up at my girlfriends house but trust me she has no clue how to work android or anything tech. Seriously this freaks me out.
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Never underestimate women, all women are nuts in the mind.
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Dragn4rce said:
Changed ur profile picture huh bro???
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Lol that's all you got outta that.
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*facepalm*
Antivirus on anything is pointless if you're doing something completely legit.
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Not nesesarily true, malicious apps have been found on the Play Store in the past.
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Not nesesarily true, malicious apps have been found on the Play Store in the past.
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Yeah but obviously a game or app that seems too good to be true is where malware is found. Not in angry birds. Like I said totally legit.
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A few apps from the play store will add bookmarks to your home screen. TBH I can't name any off the top of my head but has happened on my GF android before. Chances are an app you have downloaded has been developed by the same people who make this "SMS spy" app. I would go through installed Apps and note who the publisher is and see if any are the same as the SMS spy app.
Chances are its just pain in arse advertising.
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indyred99 said:
Some apps from the market will do that. If you are getting any of the air push ads then that's what it is. Some apps are in the market that will do that. Best to find which app it is and delete it. That is from my experience.
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As indyred99 said. Some apps allow air push ads. Download https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=pl.byq.airblocker from the play store. (Must be rooted) reboot, then they will stop.
Also, only install apps from the play store.
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"The secure element has stopped responding"
I've got cyanogen mod 10 nightly, and Google voice, Google wallet, among other apps have been crashing regularly. Sometimes 5 times per minute, even if I'm not using the app and am doing something else.
Google voice works when calling out, as I can select which phone number to call from, but I can't get into the app itself.
Google wallet launches, but when it asks me to link a Google account, it gives me the error above.
I tried searching for a solution but couldn't find one. Maybe because I'm on my phone. Could someone point me in the right direction? Or does this app not work with modded devices?
Thanks in advance!
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the app definitely works on modded devices, so it's not that. you might find some answers in this thread. it's a huge thread, and i'm sure there are a lot of people with similar issues. the little bit in the OP talks about secure element issues, if you look through the more recent pages there, those would be more JB-related.
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the app definitely works on modded devices, so it's not that. you might find some answers in this thread. it's a huge thread, and i'm sure there are a lot of people with similar issues. the little bit in the OP talks about secure element issues, if you look through the more recent pages there, those would be more JB-related.
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Holy ****. I hate navigating messes of threads like those. I'll check out out tonight when I have the search function available to me.
+ thanks
If anyone has had a similar problem and found a solution, I wouldn't mind you letting me know as well...
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From what I've read, if you flash a new Rom while you have your Google account attached to Google wallet, it permanently disables the wallet from the phone?
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FriedSushi87 said:
From what I've read, if you flash a new Rom while you have your Google account attached to Google wallet, it permanently disables the wallet from the phone?
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Yes.
Will the next nexus have a longer screen?
So for some strange reason my SGS3 doesnt show up as a device in google play on my pc, called google we did everything possible even a factory reset and nothing, any ideas?
So...what does show up?
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ConeyKiller said:
So...what does show up?
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just my nexus 7 all the apps for both my phone and nexus are there but the sgs3 is a no show
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just my nexus 7 all the apps for both my phone and nexus are there but the sgs3 is a no show
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Have you accepted the terms from the Play app on the phone yet? And have you installed any apps from the Play on your phone? That's about all I can think of..
EDIT: Not to degrade your knowledge, but you do have the same google account linked to the s3?
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Have you accepted the terms from the Play app on the phone yet? And have you installed any apps from the Play on your phone? That's about all I can think of..
EDIT: Not to degrade your knowledge, but you do have the same google account linked to the s3?
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did all that and the google guy and me did everything, just about an hour ago it decided to just show up, I have had the phone for months and it shows up officially for the first time today lol
My SGS3 just stopped showing up in the Play Store today!! Works on the phone but not the browser
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My SGS3 just stopped showing up in the Play Store today!! Works on the phone but not the browser
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So weird something is going on. The only way it came back was factory reset and it showed up eventually
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Had the same thing happen for my gs3, just randomly showed up
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Mine did the same thing last week. I had a modified buildprop. Changed back and then phone showed up. I dont see how that would a difference so maybe there was an issue with play store
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First the link in case no one remembers where the portal is located: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2025645
Google ears has been modded for the Nexus 7 and without restriction so I decided to give it a test run and see if it would go on the GS3 T999 and worked without a hitch, no bugs no glitches.
I figured I would post it up for those interested in case anyone missed it, I'm not looking for credit obviously as I only checked to see if it would work but please give this guy a thanks for doing a great job on this app/widget.
It does say for unsupported countries only but it's working either way.
MOD, My fault I should have known, thanks for moving this to the right section.....
Sweet thanks!
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This already works with the latest google update just tap mic and say whats this song and it should start lestening
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Babyj303 said:
This already works with the latest google update just tap mic and say whats this song and it should start lestening
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Didn't know that, well here's a widget for that just so people have a different option then.
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Orical said:
Didn't know that, well here's a widget for that just so people have a different option then.
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I use the widget, have been for quite some time. Is this the updated widget that lets you see your search history?
EDIT: Yes, I see it is. I'm using a clear widget Mod that I got from somewhere. Got Transparent widget here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=28141389&postcount=82
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I use the widget, have been for quite some time. Is this the updated widget that lets you see your search history?
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Im not sure, testing a rom at the moment but the big thing is the non restriction depending on region so it could be there I haven't gone that far.
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Im not sure, testing a rom at the moment but the big thing is the non restriction depending on region so it could be there I haven't gone that far.
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I see, I posted some more right above you. I don't know if this one has any region restrictions. Missed that part.
EDIT: I looked back and see people posting from Australia, Britain, Italy...etc. My guess is this version has no restrictions too. Link is above your last one. I like almost any widget that is transparent, lol!
This is now downloadable from the Play Store as Google Sound Search.
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Towle said:
This is now downloadable from the Play Store as Google Sound Search.
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That would explain why it wouldn't come up when I searched? I've only known it as Google Ears.:silly::silly:
Current version: 3.2.25
Read: http://thenextweb.com/google/2013/0...ing-out-with-new-google-play-services-update/
Download: http://db.tt/czjV4rOP
Install as normal apk.
Activate from Settings-> Security-> Device Administrators-> "Android Device Manager"
Enjoy a more secure device
Hit the thanks button if this helped you!
I think the link is broken.
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I think the link is broken.
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Link updated.
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Bump... I can't believe the low response for this.. It's an anti theft suite straight from Google!! Something a lot of us have been waiting for...
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it's a news from yesterday, also you can't do anything apart from install the APK e enable it..the web part is still missing
Might I suggest using www.goo.gl for the link, that way you can see how many people click on it.
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jimmyco2008 said:
Might I suggest using www.goo.gl for the link, that way you can see how many people click on it.
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Statistics can only be so interesting. I hope this download link works fine enough?
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It's useless as of now. Web interface should be active later this month.
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It's useless as of now. Web interface should be active later this month.
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it's a news from yesterday, also you can't do anything apart from install the APK e enable it..the web part is still missing
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Ah! I see... Just wanted to share this right away when I got my hands on it.
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Ah! I see... Just wanted to share this right away when I got my hands on it.
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I got excited for a moment then I realised the web interface is not live yet...
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I got excited for a moment then I realised the web interface is not live yet...
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No worries! It's just a matter of time now..
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I got the google play service 3.2.25 update pushed yesterday to my gnex by google without needing to update manually using the apk in this thread.
Mine updated on its own and never seen it happen
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Does anyone know how this will compare to other services like Cerberus?
I just located and made my phone ring from my work iPhone. Showed wipe also but for obvious reasons didn't try it
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tshelby73 said:
I just located and made my phone ring from my work iPhone. Showed wipe also but for obvious reasons didn't try it
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which service do you guys use to locate? maps?
web page is live!
www google com/android/devicemanager
(I cannot post links yet)
Just goto this site https://www.google.com/android/devicemanager also make sure you have it enabled in phone security settings, device administrators. Also their is some settings in the Google settings app.
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The above links work and you can also find it by going to the Play Store in a web browser and then clicking on the gear icon on the right side and then you will see the Android Device Manager there too.
This seems useless after I change my Google password (which would the first thing to do since thief has my phone as a authenticator).
Cerberus > *